Chapter 70
After getting on the carriage, Xiao Xinghan's face was still not looking good. If An An hadn't been there, he would have stripped Gu Yanling's clothes and carefully checked how many beatings she had received.
Gu Yanling knew that Xiao Xinghan was also worried about her, and she felt sweet inside. She took his hand and said with a smile, "Oh, it's not as serious as you think. My father beat me with a feather duster. I'll be fine after applying some medicine overnight."
An An stood by his legs and asked, "Daddy, why did grandpa beat you?"
Gu Yanling: "I told you this, but you don't understand it now. When you go back later, remember to comfort your grandfather more."
An An also knew that he was still young and didn't understand many of the words, so he nodded and didn't ask any more questions. Seeing his father holding his mother's hand, the chubby little hand also stretched out. Gu Yanling took his little hand in hers. Although he was beaten today, he was happy in his heart.
Seeing his expression, Xiao Xinghan asked knowingly, "Why are you grinning like an idiot?"
Gu Yanling glared at him in dissatisfaction: "What are you smiling like that for? I'm just happy!"
The cub smiled with his eyes curved: "An An is so happy too!"
Xiao Xinghan received the gazes from the two, one big and one small, and finally smiled: "Yeah, I'm happy too."
Gu Yanling: "You have this expression for a while, don't always have a cold face. My mother loves me very much, and what she cares about most is whether I will be wronged by you."
After all, the other party is Gu Yanling's family, Xiao Xinghan will give them face no matter what, "I understand."
The shadow theater was not far from Gu's house, and soon the carriage stopped in front of the gate of Gu's house.
Xiao Xinghan was concerned about the injuries on Gu Yanling's body and wanted to hug An An, but Gu Yanling stopped him, "It's okay, I'll hold An An's hand."
But he couldn't let his father think that Xiao Xinghan was determined to snatch An An away.
Seeing this, Xiao Xinghan didn't say anything.
When the servant saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he hurriedly passed the message. When Gu Yanling and the others arrived at the front hall, Gu Qifu and the others also came over.
Status is there, etiquette cannot be abandoned. Gu Qifu and the others were about to bow when they saw Xiao Xinghan, but Xiao Xinghan raised his hand to stop them: "Today is a family dinner, no need for extra formalities."
Li Youfu hurriedly supported Su Lixiao who was standing beside him.
Gu Yanling: "Yes, yes, today is a family dinner, Dad, Mom, you don't need to be so polite."
An An walked up to Gu Qifu: "Grandfather."
Gu Qifu felt bad when he thought that his lovely grandson was going to be recognized by someone else. However, the status of a prince and grandson of the emperor was indeed noble, and no one would dare to bully him in the future. They also had to consider An An. When Gu Yanling left, Gu Lanpan did some ideological work on him. If it was true as Gu Yanling said, then their Gu family would indeed be able to rise to prominence.
There is no difference between grandsons and grandsons-in-law, they are all family members. Gu Qifu touched An An's head.
After Xiao Xinghan sat down, he said, "Please sit down. Since this is a family dinner, there's no need to be so restrained."
Gu Yanling: "Dad, please sit down."
Gu Qifu then sat down, followed by Su Lixiao and Gu Lanpan. Gu Yanling sat next to Xiao Xinghan. An An had his own little stool, and Li Youfu carried him to the stool and waited on the side.
Su Lixiao was indeed as Gu Yanling said. What she cared about was her son's position in Xiao Xinghan's heart. Gu Yanling was the child she had loved since childhood. If she was wronged by Xiao Xinghan because of her status, she would also feel uncomfortable. At this moment, she was sitting on the stool, looking at Xiao Xinghan calmly.
After Xiao Xinghan noticed this, he smiled gently at her, "Don't worry, aunt. I am sincere to Yan Ling, and my father and mother have also agreed. It won't be long before the imperial decree appointing Yan Ling as the Crown Princess will come down."
Gu Yanling felt somewhat embarrassed when he called her Yanling. "I told her you wanted me to be the Crown Princess, but my sister said I was hysterical."
Gu Lanpan: “…”
Su Lixiao didn't know what to say. As the Crown Prince, he didn't need to lie to them. When she met Xiao Xinghan today, she found that he was not only handsome, but also dignified and steady in his every move. He was a perfect match for her Yan'er.
"Your Highness's words are enough. Yan'er has been spoiled since childhood, and sometimes acts rashly and without rules. I hope Your Highness will bear with me."
Xiao Xinghan: "Yan Ling is innocent and likable. Madam has educated him very well."
Gu Yanling scratched her face shyly, wondering why she hadn't realized that Xiao Xinghan was so good at talking before.
Seeing her brother's shy yet delighted look, anyone could tell he was in love. Thinking of how His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had searched Yangzhou for someone, Gu Lanpan naturally wanted to speak up for her brother. "Look how shy Ah Yan is. I've never seen him like this before. I told him that on his first day in the capital, he went straight to Chunjing Street and asked me whose mansion was at the back. I was surprised at the time. Why was he asking about this? It turns out he wanted to find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Although Xiao Xinghan knew that Gu Lanpan was speaking for Gu Yanling, he was naturally pleased when he thought that Gu Yanling really cared about him and the first thing she did when she came to the capital was to look for him. He held Gu Yanling's hand under the table and said, "I didn't want to make it public in Yangzhou at the time, so I didn't tell Yanling my identity. I gave him the jade pendant and told him that if he went to the capital, he should go to the mansion at the end of Chunjing Street to find me."
Everyone present was well aware of what had happened in Yangzhou before, and seeing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince trying to whitewash the situation, they naturally followed suit and tried to put the matter behind them.
Gu Yanling waited until they had finished their pleasantries before asking, "Why haven't you served the food yet?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Qifu asked the servants to serve the dishes quickly. Since it was a banquet for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the dinner was very rich and filled an entire table.
Li Youfu originally wanted to try the poison, but Xiao Xinghan signaled him with his eyes and he backed off.
The others didn't know about this. Gu Yanling knew that Xiao Xinghan was very cautious when eating out, but if there really was a poison test, his father would probably have no appetite for food. The atmosphere finally became a little harmonious.
Gu Qifu: "Yan'er, you are hosting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for dinner. I don't know what His Royal Highness likes to eat. If the food is not to His Royal Highness's taste, please don't blame me."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Gu Yanling pick up a dish and put it into her mouth. After eating, she used long chopsticks to pick up the same dish and put it on the plate in front of Xiao Xinghan.
Gu Qifu saw that he was so unruly, and was afraid that Xiao Xinghan would blame him, "Your Highness hasn't even started eating yet, why are you eating first?"
Xiao Xinghan knew that Gu Yanling was testing poison on him, so he patted him with his hand under the table and said, "It's okay, everyone, don't be restrained, let's eat."
Gu Yanling used long chopsticks to serve food to Xiao Xinghan. Whatever he picked up, Xiao Xinghan ate. He was the busiest person during the whole dinner, but he also ate the most. Since the other people in the Gu family had no appetite, Xiao Xinghan ate about the same amount as usual, so it was hard to tell his preference.
After dinner, the food on the table was cleared away and tea and snacks were served.
Xiao Xinghan put down his teacup and said to Gu Qifu, "Yan Ling has told you all about An An. I know you can't bear to leave An An. After An An enters the palace, if you miss having a child, Yan Ling can bring the child back to stay for a while, or you can come to the palace to visit."
With his words, Gu Qifu and the others felt better.
Yuxi Dujia
It was getting late outside, and Xiao Xinghan glanced at Gu Yanling.
After receiving the hint, Gu Yanling hurriedly stood up: "Dad, Mom, His Highness has to attend the morning court tomorrow, it's getting late."
Gu Qifu stood up upon hearing this and said, "Then I won't keep Your Highness."
Xiao Xinghan leaned over and said to the child who was so sleepy that he couldn't even open his eyes: "An An, spend more time with your grandparents in the next two days."
An An nodded: "Yeah!"
Gu Qifu held An An in his arms, and the group sent Xiao Xinghan to the gate of Gu's house. Gu Yanling wanted to stay, but Xiao Xinghan put his arm around her waist and took her away.
As soon as they got on the carriage, Xiao Xinghan tore open Gu Yanling's clothes and looked at the obvious marks on his back with an unhappy expression, "Next time your father dares to hit me, I--"
Gu Yanling quickly covered his mouth: "There won't be a next time. This is the first time my father hits me. My father usually loves me very much, and he was just too angry."
Xiao Xinghan helped him put on his clothes with a cold face.
Gu Yanling hugged his neck: "I know you feel sorry for me, but you also have to be considerate of my parents."
Xiao Xinghan pinched his nose and said, "If he wasn't your father, his head would have been moved by now."
Gu Yanling snorted, "Your Highness is so arrogant. He can move people's heads just like that. If he weren't my father, he wouldn't be able to hit me."
Xiao Xinghan also realized that he had said the wrong thing. After all, the other party was Gu Yanling's father, so he hugged him in his arms and changed the subject: "How did I behave just now? Is your mother relieved?"
Gu Yanling: "It's okay. If I were a girl, my mother would definitely be satisfied with your appearance and conversation. But as a man, my parents would naturally feel uncomfortable if I were to marry you. Who would accept their son marrying someone else as a male wife?"
Xiao Xinghan: "..."
Gu Yanling thought about what he had just said and was very dissatisfied: "My son and grandson are about to be taken away by you. My parents are also feeling bad. If you were not His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, you would not be able to enter this door today. You still want to take my father's head! If you were not His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, my father would fight you to the death!"
Xiao Xinghan kissed him on the mouth and soothed him, "I'm just so angry that he hit me. I can't just talk to you nicely, but he has to hit me."
Gu Yanling also knew that he was worried about her. When Xiao Xinghan was furious before, he didn't even fight with her. "My dad was furious."
Xiao Xinghan: "Does it hurt?"
Gu Yanling said coquettishly: "It hurts so much, I have been enduring it. I am so miserable now, you can't teach me a lesson anymore."
Xiao Xinghan hugged him: "Well, I'll let you go tonight."
Gu Yanling didn't notice that he said there was a time limit. She hugged Xiao Xinghan and kissed him. Now that everything was resolved, she was very happy.
After returning, Xiao Xinghan asked Gu Yanling to lie on the couch, took off his clothes and applied medicine on him.
Gu Yanling's skin was tender, and normally if Xiao Xinghan used a little more force, he would leave marks on that snow-white flesh, not to mention that this was caused by being beaten with a feather duster.
Xiao Xinghan felt pity for him and was very gentle when applying the medicine to him.
Gu Yanling lay obediently on the couch without crying out. Feeling Xiao Xinghan kiss her shoulder, she turned around with a smile, "Are you done applying it? It doesn't hurt at all. My dad must have eased off."
He was about to put on his clothes, but Xiao Xinghan turned him over. Gu Yanling saw Xiao Xinghan touching his stomach and asked, "What are you doing?"
Xiao Xinghan finally saw the faint mark of the knife.
Gu Yanling finally realized what he was looking for. He had applied scar removal medicine, leaving almost no marks. "It doesn't hurt. My master performed the surgery and also applied painkillers. It doesn't hurt at all. My master and senior brother are miracle doctors!"
Xiao Xinghan touched his stomach for a while: "Were you scared at that time?"
Gu Yanling nodded.
No matter how angry Xiao Xinghan was, it disappeared. He felt bad when he thought about how Gu Yanling had gone through a lot of hardships while getting pregnant and giving birth without his knowledge.
Gu Yanling nestled in his arms: "It's all over now. I was just scared when I first found out I was pregnant, but my senior brother was with me at the time. He took care of me every day, so I didn't suffer."
Xiao Xinghan: "Is your senior brother married?"
When Gu Yanling heard him suddenly ask this, she didn't react at first, "What's the matter? My senior brother hasn't gotten married yet."
Xiao Xinghan: "It's okay, just asking."
Seeing his expression, Gu Yanling quickly realized that he was jealous, and deliberately said, "I have to write another letter to my senior brother and tell him what happened here so that he won't worry."
Xiao Xinghan: "..."
Gu Yanling: "Oh, I haven't seen my senior brother for a long time——"
Xiao Xinghan used his lips and tongue to block the mouth of his senior brother who kept talking. Gu Yanling was secretly happy and thought that he was such a jealous guy.
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