To be honest, after several days of being under high tension and experiencing intense physical and mental exertion, she was indeed exhausted.
But physical exhaustion is no more exhaustion than mental exhaustion.
Seeing the different expressions on her father's and her concubines' faces, her heart was about to become a tangled ball of yarn.
Perhaps, being able to escape this cage, even if it comes at the cost of marrying a man she doesn't love, would be a good thing!
Thinking this, Zhu Qianying turned over, pulled the blanket up to cover her head, and tried to drift off to sleep.
Perhaps she was just too tired, because she slept very soundly. None of the weird things that usually liked to cause trouble in her dreams were there today.
When she woke up, she opened her eyes to find herself surrounded by darkness. Turning her head, she saw faint moonlight streaming through the curtains, giving her the illusion of being in a hazy fairyland.
Completely oblivious to time, she lazily got up, sat on the windowsill, and stared blankly at the sparse lights in the garden outside the window.
...
Meanwhile, at the Yan residence, Young Master Yan, seemingly possessed by some unknown force, was reviewing all the videos related to Zhu Qianying from this selection process.
"Grandpa, it's eight o'clock, time for dinner!"
The dutiful assistant was now filled with trepidation. He had served this man for nearly ten years, and this was the first time his biological clock had been altered by anything or anyone.
Normally, this man has dinner at seven o'clock without fail, and at eight o'clock, he soaks in the bathtub, enjoying a water pressure massage while watching a movie.
Today, the assistant reminded this gentleman every ten minutes, and this was the sixth time.
"oh……"
As with the previous five times, the assistant received only a vague response from his master.
The assistant felt deeply guilty for his incompetence and dereliction of duty. He was terrified, thinking that his master was probably possessed by a demon!
In reality, this guy was just feeling depressed and bored lately, and at this moment, he discovered an extremely interesting pastime!
To be precise, the source of this man's frustration and deep boredom can be traced back to his mother.
This time was no exception.
This incident dates back to a week ago. The Yan family's mansion, which had been quiet for most of the year, suddenly became bustling with activity, with chickens and dogs running rampant.
reason?
That's Madam Yan, the mother of Young Master Yan, who has returned.
Speaking of Yan Shao's mother, she is a female "hero" who strikes fear into the hearts of both the legitimate and criminal worlds. To put it simply, she is a ruthless character.
She came from a triad background, but in her youth she fell for Yan Shao's father, a young entrepreneur with a powerful political background who was himself a prominent figure in the business world.
Like most melodramatic soap operas, the two wasted many of their prime years due to their respective backgrounds and pride, and by the time they learned to cherish them, they were already in their thirties.
The two eventually married, and Yan Han, their only son, was born when Yan Han was forty. When Yan Han turned eighteen, the two elders irresponsibly dumped their vast family business, encompassing both the legitimate and criminal worlds, onto him, and the two of them began traveling the world as carefree lovers.
This time, Madam Yan's purpose in returning was not to see her beloved son, but to give Yan Han a death order.
"Son, your mother is getting old and wants to hold her grandson. Do you see any girls you like and marry one of them to give your mother a grandson to play with?"
Madam Yan's words were extremely tactful and not at all forceful, but they contained several key points that directly hit Yan Han's weak points.
Firstly, although Yan Han always seemed to be at odds with his mother, he was actually a rare filial son.
Secondly, Madam Yan is sixty-eight years old this year, and she will soon be seventy. If Young Master Yan continues to play around for a few more years, she may really not live to hold her grandson.
Of course, although Madam Yan was sixty-eight years old, she was very healthy and looked like she was in her early forties. Her physique was no different from that of a woman in her twenties or thirties in her prime.
And she never admits to being old in front of her son and husband.
Because she never admits to being old, this time she surprisingly said she was old, which made Yan Han extremely depressed.
There was nothing he could do; even though he knew his mother was using tricks to force him to get married and have children, he accepted it.
Therefore, the grand event of Yan Shao choosing a wife, which attracted the attention of the Chinese people, came about.
"Sir, the old lady is on the phone!" The assistant, who was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, handed the phone to Young Master Yan as if it were a treasure. At this moment, Old Madam Yan was truly his great benefactor and savior!
Yan Shao pressed the pause button with a "click," took the phone, and lazily hummed, "Mother..."
"You brat, you're being indecent again! I heard from Qin Xiu that you've found a wife?" Qin Xiu is the name of Yan Shao's all-around special assistant.
"Tsk tsk, Mother, the way you're saying that makes it sound like your son is so worthless! Your precious son is dashing, talented, and incredibly wealthy. How difficult could it be for me to find a wife?"
As Yan Shao spoke, he switched the video call to the big screen, and the image on the screen changed from Zhu Qianying to Madam Yan.
"Xiao Hanhan, are you sure that with your five screening methods, the people selected are really Earthlings?"
The woman on the screen, Madam Yan, had a dignified and noble appearance. She didn't look much like Yan Han, but her eyes and brows carried a similar air of authority.
Yan Shao felt a chill run down his spine!
"Tong Xiaohuai, don't call me Xiao Hanhan!" Young Master Yan immediately lost his temper!
Like Yan Han, Madam Yan, this heroine, also has a name that is extremely inconsistent with her character and temperament!
On the screen, the still-charming Mrs. Yan chuckled. "Alright, son, I won't waste any more words. Your father and I have booked tickets for tomorrow. We'll be home this afternoon. Remember, you and your wife should stay home and wait for us!"
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