"Ah Yan, Yan Shaoqing is indeed excellent!"
Xie Yuan remained silent for a moment, silently comparing Yan He and Mu Shao in his heart, and then softly uttered this sentence.
"Yes! Your Majesty, I also think he is extremely good, extremely good!"
Helian Yan blushed, but resolutely raised her head, staring intently at Xie Yuan, repeatedly emphasizing the word "excellent".
Looking into Helian Yan's eyes, which shone like stars, Xie Yuan suddenly understood:
Ayan isn't love-struck, and she's not stupid at all.
She actually understood everything.
However, when Mu Shao was manipulating her, she didn't see a truly noble person and thus mistook Mu Shao for a good man.
Regardless of what Mu Shao thought in his heart, he didn't "dislike" her.
This was incredibly touching for someone who had been called a bastard since childhood.
Helian Yan had no idea that there were people in this world with such noble souls as Yan He.
Now, she has met him. Yan He, with a compassionate and gentle heart, earnestly tells her, "You are the legitimate descendant of the Great Zhou!"
Helian Yan felt completely redeemed.
"Your Majesty, I know you are worried about me, afraid that I will be deceived again!"
With tears welling up in her eyes, Helian Yan said with utmost sincerity and gratitude, "Actually, I know that I am not good enough for Yan Shaoqing."
Although the Yan family had fallen on hard times, Yan Shaoqing had become a laughingstock among many people in the capital.
However, nobility is never determined by these external conditions, but by the soul of a person.
In this respect, Helian Yan felt that she was far inferior to Yan Shaoqing.
"Yan Shaoqing's feelings for me are perhaps only pity, not love!"
"...Your Majesty, I never dared to hope that even if I eventually married someone else, I would always remember what that aloof Yan Shaoqing said to me!"
At this point, large tears rolled down Helian Yan's cheeks.
She wasn't crying because she was sad, but because she was genuinely happy.
The barrier that had always bound her heart was unlocked by Yan Shaoqing.
For her, Yan Shaoqing was not only an object of affection, but also a savior.
Even if she ultimately misses out on Yan Shaoqing, she will not hold a grudge.
Xie Yuan: ...
This child has finally understood.
"No! Ah Yan, you are wonderful too!"
Looking into Helian Yan's eyes, Xie Yuan said earnestly, "I think Yan Shaoqing wouldn't want to hear such self-deprecating words from you."
"Between a young lady and a young man, there is no question of being a good match or a bad match, only whether they are suitable for each other!"
"Ayan, whatever choice you make, I will support you."
Helian Yan knelt down and respectfully bowed to Xie Yuanxing, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress!"
She knew that since the Empress had spoken, she would help her.
As long as Yan Shaoqing is also interested in her, they can get married.
...
Watching Helian Yan leave, Xie Yuan couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips: They've become a couple again!
What a wonderful word "again"!
Helian Yan, the female official beside Xie Yuan, was the second woman to fall in love with him.
The first one is naturally Nanling.
The matchmaking between Nanling and the heir of the Prince of Ruyang went very smoothly.
Nanling initially had reservations, mistakenly believing that once she got married, she would no longer be able to follow Xie Yuan.
Having received a promise from Xie Yuan confirming that she could still serve as a female attendant, Nanling finally felt relieved.
Of course, she didn't forget to seek Helian Yu's opinion as well—
"I enjoy arithmetic and standing in the imperial court; I will not be able to become the virtuous wife and loving mother that the world expects."
"Helian Yu, are you... are you willing?"
Not everyone with the surname Helian is Helian Jue, and not all men are willing to let their wives appear in public.
Nanling currently only has some affection for Helian Yu, and she hopes to clarify all the "ugly words" before investing her feelings.
"willing!"
Helian Yu gazed intently at Nanling and said earnestly, "I also love seeing you standing in the court, and I love seeing you 'nitpicking' with the officials of the Ministry of Revenue, holding your abacus!"
He wasn't lying; his words came from the bottom of his heart.
Nanling was moved and finally agreed to believe Helian Yu.
"Haha! I knew it! My Qing is destined to marry a noble and good husband!"
When Yongchang heard that his daughter had agreed to marry the heir of the Prince of Ruyang, he couldn't stop smiling.
The heir apparent of the Prince of Ruyang, the future Prince of Ruyang.
Perhaps not as noble as Helian Jue, but not too bad either.
He's much better than an ordinary prince.
The Prince of Ruyang was a hereditary prince who held military power.
As long as the Prince of Ruyang does not rebel, and as long as the Great Zhou Dynasty does not fall, the Prince's Mansion will continue to be prestigious.
If she marries into Nanling, she will become the Crown Prince's wife, the future Queen, and the Dowager Consort!
Her wealth and that of her children were now fully guaranteed.
Yongchang was overjoyed and ran to the palace the next day to report the good news to the Empress Dowager.
Empress Dowager: ...
A dark glint flashed in her eyes, but she moved so fast that the excited Yongchang didn't even notice.
She just wanted her mother to know the good news as soon as possible, so that she could be happy for Nanling.
The Empress Dowager's lips twitched slightly, and finally, the corners of her tightly pursed lips lifted slightly, revealing a smile.
"Great! This is indeed a joyous occasion!"
The Empress Dowager's eyes and brows were full of smiles, as if the glint of doubt and hesitation she had just felt were all an illusion.
Judging from her expression, she is truly happy for her only grandson.
"Since it's a joyous occasion, shouldn't Mother show her some appreciation?"
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