“No need for formalities, Elder An,” Jiang Nuan chuckled. “Just make yourself at home.”
"Thank you, Madam."
After finishing speaking, Grand Secretary An lowered his eyes to hide his surprise.
Before meeting the Lady Protector of the Nation, no matter how well others spoke, or even if the facts spoke louder than words, he still harbored a sliver of doubt about the title "banished immortal."
Only now do I realize how shallow I truly was.
At over thirty years old, she still has a beautiful face; this is definitely not something an ordinary person can achieve.
Immediately, a burning desire rose in my heart.
Perhaps, this trip will bring unexpected joy?
“No need to be so polite. If Elder An needs anything, just tell the steward.” After thinking for a moment, he added, “You can also tell Liu An.”
"I understand."
After speaking, Elder An hesitated, looking at Jiang Nuan as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself.
Finally, he went all out, his face flushed, and pleaded, "Madam, could you please help me recuperate?"
I don't expect Liu An to be able to reverse aging; I'd be happy if I could just extend my life by a few years.
He had so much resentment and really didn't want to die.
“Of course,” Jiang Nuan said without hesitation. “You’ve been traveling a long way and are quite weak. You can start recuperating after a couple of days of rest.”
Upon hearing this, Grand Secretary An was overjoyed.
After trying to keep his face straight, he bowed earnestly and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Madam."
"It's no big deal, just a small favor."
Seeing the two getting along so well, Liu An couldn't help but feel a little envious. "Madam, I just returned from the capital as well."
Why didn't anyone ask if I had a hard time?
Was it easy for him to bring those brats back safe and sound?
"Thanks for your hard work."
"It's my duty."
"Um."
"That's all?" Liu An couldn't help but gesture with his eyes. "Won't Madam say anything else?"
For example, he could vent his anger, reclaim the main house, and give An Qingyun a talking-to...
My eyes were sore from blinking, but Jiang Nuan didn't react at all.
"What are you saying?" Jiang Nuan chuckled. "Grand Secretary An is getting old. It would be good for you to live together and take care of each other. Or do you really want to go to the side courtyard and be with your concubines?"
"Of course not," Liu An said, realizing he couldn't possibly satisfy all of the dozen or so women. "Having Elder An here for company is... quite nice!"
Although he wanted a son, he was also aware of his own limitations; he could only indulge in it occasionally, and he really couldn't handle more than that.
After all, I'm getting old and can't keep up with the younger generation. Even if I wanted to party every night, I'm too tired to do so.
In any case, he could have a good time, while Elder An...
Liu An gave An Ge Lao a subtle look and couldn't help but feel smug. For a moment, he felt a sense of balance.
What good is high position and power? Age is a fatal flaw. While he was enjoying his pleasures, An Qingyun could only sleep alone with his pillow.
Although Jiang Nuan didn't know what Liu An was thinking, she saw that he was smiling lewdly and with ill intentions.
Immediately, I couldn't help but facepalm.
I originally wanted to mediate the conflict between the two, but now it seems I was just being presumptuous.
It is said that a teacher produces students like themselves. Jiang Chao was vindictive, and Liu An was no better.
Immediately, he couldn't be bothered with other people's business.
“Grand Secretary An,” Jiang Nuan ignored Liu An and turned to whisper, “I’ll host a welcome dinner for you tonight. If you have any dietary restrictions, remember to tell the steward.”
“I understand, Madam Xie is understanding.”
"It's alright."
After Jiang Nuan left, Liu An glared at Grand Secretary An with eyes blazing with anger. "At your age, still putting on airs, aren't you ashamed!"
When did An Qingyun become so approachable?
“Watch your mouth,” Grand Secretary An raised an eyebrow. “Say one more word and I’ll have Liu Xun come and attend to you immediately.”
Upon hearing this, Liu An immediately fell silent.
He glanced resentfully at Grand Secretary An, snorted coldly, and continued directing people to move things.
Sure enough, no matter the situation, An Qingyun always had the ability to make people want to strangle him.
On the other side, Huang Chuan found the child and, after confirming that Wang had indeed hit someone, his heart sank to the bottom.
"Dad," Da Niu looked at Huang Chuan nervously, "Are you angry?"
It's understandable that their father is angry because their mother was kicked out of the house.
Despite thinking this way, Da Niu still felt very wronged.
He didn't want his father to resent them.
Noticing Da Niu's cautious gaze, Huang Chuan immediately suppressed his cold demeanor. "Dad isn't angry. You did a good job. You're too young to protect yourselves. If you encounter something like this, you must tell an adult."
"But Mother was kicked out."
Da Niu poked his finger, looking very guilty.
“It’s none of your business,” Huang Chuan squatted down and looked at his son gently. “She was punished by the family because she did something wrong. It’s not your fault. Does her wound still hurt?”
"It doesn't hurt anymore."
“I’m not in pain either,” Erniu said, gripping his brother’s hand tightly. His dark eyes darted around, and after a moment, he cautiously asked, “Dad, please take us to find Mom.”
"No way," Da Niu said angrily, "She'll hit you, and you still want to take medicine?"
“I don’t want to drink the medicine,” Erniu immediately covered his mouth, “It’s so bitter, so bitter.”
"Then remember not to look for your mother."
"Mmm, I won't look for my mother."
"You are not allowed to look for them again."
"I'll listen to my brother."
Upon hearing this, Da Niu nodded in satisfaction and gently hugged his sweet-smelling younger brother to comfort him.
The conversation between the two left Boss Huang completely frozen.
He knew that the child might reject his mother after this incident, but he never imagined the consequences would be so severe.
Her eldest son had completely lost faith in his mother, and every move he made revealed his defensiveness.
She doesn't even trust him as much as she used to.
After realizing what had happened, he immediately hugged his two sons tightly, saying, "I'm sorry, Dad didn't protect you well."
“It’s not Dad’s fault,” Da Niu said, tears streaming down his face. “Dad, please don’t bring Mom back, okay? She hits people, she’s so fierce, and she even called Da Niu an ingrate. Da Niu isn’t like that.”
"Da Niu is a good kid, not an ingrate. Don't listen to your mother, she's not a good person."
After putting the two children to sleep, Huang Chuan, his face grave, went straight to town without hesitation.
At this time, Wang was very depressed.
I've been locked up for many days, and I've tried countless methods, but I still can't get out.
With no one to serve her and her living conditions not being refined, she had only been gone for about ten days and was no longer as radiant as before.
So much so that Huang Chuan was somewhat taken aback when he saw her, "How come you've aged so much?"
Upon hearing this, Wang looked up in surprise, "Husband, have you come to take me home?"
"I've come to ask you some questions."
"What is it?" Wang asked anxiously. "Has someone said something bad about us?"
Huang Chuan shook his head, then asked, "Since you married into the Huang family, has anyone wronged you?"
“No,” Wang said, her expression unnatural. “Why are you suddenly bringing this up?”
"Where are Da Niu and the others?"
“No, not at all,” Wang said, her voice growing softer as she felt increasingly uneasy. “Husband, it’s getting late, we should go home.”
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