Madam Yu added, "These few, though not as fine as the pair of fish pendants, are still top-quality Hetian jade. Take a look and see which one you like." While she said this, the pieces Madam Yu presented were actually all of the finest quality.
Jiang Wei sat to the side, stirring the porridge intermittently.
She wanted to say that it was too precious and that her aunt should keep it, but she was afraid that Xiao Zhan would think she meant that she didn't want to give it to him.
Or perhaps they felt he didn't deserve such a valuable thing; what good things could a prince like him not deserve?
She wanted to say that she could thank Xiao Zhan herself, since she was the one who was saved.
But this would make her seem distant from her maternal grandfather and uncles, which would hurt the feelings of her aunt, grandfather, and uncles who were so devoted to her.
Xiao Zhan looked at the pair of jade pendants carved with water ripples. The two fish seemed to be swimming in the water. When the pendants were together, they were perfect; when they were apart, they resembled twin lotus flowers looking up at each other.
Xiao Zhan felt that the pair of fish pendants were a perfect match for him and Jiang Wei.
He reached out, picked it up, examined it carefully for a while, and then put it back.
"Thank you for your kindness, Madam, but this jade pendant is too precious. It is also part of Madam's dowry for Miss Jiang, so I cannot accept it."
He paused, then pursed his lips as if feigning reluctance. "As all the elders know, my mother passed away early, and I am still unmarried. I was just thinking that if I could come to your esteemed residence to drink this millet porridge before I get married, that would be wonderful!"
Xiao Zhan felt a moment of disappointment. "After all, no one in my household will cook porridge for me. It's always so quiet and deserted."
Qingfeng: "???" Isn't it because you, Master, prefer quiet that we've been so silent?
Chen Yunyi watched Xiao Zhan from afar, suppressing his anger. He had to endure it. If he argued with Xiao Zhan at this critical moment, not a single member of his family would stand by his side.
They were so...
He couldn't scold them; they were all his family members, including his father, his older brother, and his second older brother.
He held his breath, almost injuring himself, 'They...they all have eye problems; they can't see Xiao Zhan's wolfish ambitions.'
Chen Yunyi peered at Xiao Zhan from afar.
Xiao Zhan noticed someone staring at him with hostility, and when he looked up, sure enough...
Xiao Zhan put the jade pendant back into the small box. "I've been at the border for many years and have now returned to the capital. All I want is the warmth of family, but unfortunately, I'm all alone in this mansion. I've never felt the warmth of family. So, when my home is cold and empty, I wish I could come to your mansion for a bowl of porridge and feel the warmth of home..."
"Come anytime, we welcome you to our home." Upon hearing that she was upset, Madam Yu spoke first without hesitation.
Hearing him speak so pitifully, how could anyone not agree?
"You're letting a wolf into the house." Chen Yunyi rolled his eyes at Xiao Zhan.
They didn't know what Xiao Zhan was thinking, but he did.
Xiao Zhan also happened to see Chen Yunyi rolling his eyes at him, and he defiantly took a sip of porridge.
Chen Yunyi was really angry. "Are you full? If you're full, go back now!"
As soon as Chen Yunyi said this, everyone's eyes turned to him.
Moreover, he was somewhat unfriendly; if he hadn't just returned home and had guests with him, Chen Yan would definitely have given him a good scolding.
Chen Yunyi smiled awkwardly, "What I meant was that he's had a long night and should go home and rest early."
When the crowd heard what he said, they felt that there was some truth to it, but his direct dismissal still made them feel that he had gone a bit too far.
Yu glanced at Jiang Wei and straightforwardly agreed with Chen Yunyi's words.
She said to Xiao Zhan, "Auntie isn't trying to send you away. You can come anytime you want in the future." She looked at the sky outside and said, "My third brother told me that you went to Lanyu early yesterday morning and then rushed to rescue our Wei'er in the evening. You must have worked too hard. Look, it's already getting light. You should go back and rest. Young people should also take care of their health."
Madam Yu picked up the pair of fish pendants and handed them to Xiao Zhan, saying, "Auntie wishes you a speedy marriage and that you may have a few more children to make your life lively and joyful."
Chen Yan: "…………" My daughter-in-law is just too………
Alright, it's my daughter-in-law...
"Young Master Xiao, please don't take offense. My third son is the least like a member of the Chen family." Everyone in the Chen family is eloquent and always greets you with a smile, but he is an oddball.
"And my eldest daughter-in-law, she's always been quick-witted and outspoken. She doesn't know much about how to care for people, but she's incredibly kind. But they're right about one thing: young people should also take care of their health."
"When are you free? Let's have a meal at home, and everyone can have a good time!"
Chen Yan still needs to make amends for them.
"What are you saying, sir? The First Madam and the Third Master truly care for the younger generation. So, how about we have dinner tomorrow night?" Xiao Zhan asked them politely after finishing his sentence.
Everyone was startled again. Was it because they hadn't slept last night?
He always speaks so bluntly and directly, always making surprising remarks.
Xiao Zhan glanced at everyone and added, "Master Chen has just returned, and I imagine your family will definitely want to welcome him back. Miss Jiang and the others will also be coming, which will make it feel like home for me. I can also have a meal with you all, so there's no need to prepare a special meal for me; it would be too much trouble."
What he said made perfect sense.
Only Chen Yunyi knew that the key point in his words was that Miss Jiang would also come, and that he had become his raft.
“Alright, then let’s invite General Xiao to dine with us tomorrow evening.” Madam Yu thought his suggestion was quite good.
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