Chapter 108 Leaving the Palace Part 2
Wen Lingyuan looked at the mother and daughter with red eyes, feeling indescribable in his heart. When he turned his head to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes, he caught a glimpse of the emperor still standing at the door!
"Your Majesty... I pay my respects to Your Majesty." Wen Lingyuan tugged at the corner of He Ruoyan's clothes, and the couple then noticed the ignored emperor. They wiped their tears and bowed down.
Xie Junyao strode over and supported them, "No need to be so polite. Today is your family's day to reminisce about the past, so just pretend I'm not here."
The emperor is the supreme ruler who looks down upon everything. He is highly regarded by the public and stands out from the crowd. Even when dressed in ordinary clothes, he exudes a natural imperial aura that is both majestic and intimidating.
He is decisive in killing and his authority cannot be challenged.
It was really difficult for Wen Lingyuan and He Ruoyan to act when the emperor was not present.
He Ruoyan bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for arranging for me to meet Ling Zhaoyuan."
Xie Junyao said, "After you fell into the water last time, Wanwan only saw you briefly. Although Wanwan didn't say it, I know she has been thinking about you all the time."
He said 'you'. Wen Wanyu looked up in slight surprise.
Wen Lingyuan and He Ruoyan were uneasy, thinking that they could not bear such a title.
Both of them had tense shoulders and behaved stiffly. Xie Junyao knew how nervous they were and was always thinking about doing something to ease their tension.
"Don't be nervous, my dear." He then raised his hand and patted Wen Lingyuan on the shoulder. However, this only seemed to exacerbate his father-in-law's nervousness. His eyes widened, and his left shoulder trembled slightly.
Xie Junyao withdrew his hand puzzled and touched his nose awkwardly.
Wen Wanyu chuckled and said, "Daddy, Mommy, don't be nervous, don't be afraid. The Emperor..." She glanced at Xie Junyao and smiled, "The Emperor is a very kind person."
"Wanwan." He Ruoyan shook her head, indicating that she shouldn't talk to the emperor like that.
Wen Wanyu tried to ease the atmosphere: "Dad, Mom must be hungry. I'm a little hungry too. How about having someone serve the food first?"
"Let's sit down and talk first."
Wen Wanyu held Xie Junyao's hand and sat in two seats near the window. Only after the two of them were seated did Wen Lingyuan and He Ruoyan dare to take their seats, but they were very reserved.
Xie Junyao was a little depressed. He had already acted very approachable, but why were his two fathers-in-law and mother-in-law still so scared? He was not a cannibal.
(The world suddenly became very quiet... only the sound of my heartbeat remained...)
Wen Wanyu didn't know how to "save" this extremely embarrassing situation.
"Five-flavor apricot-baked goose, red stewed jinzi, bird's nest and winter bamboo shoots stewed with duck in hot pot, pearl jade and white fungus, imperial concubine red, mulberry wine..." The shopkeeper personally led the people to serve the dishes, "My lord, please enjoy your meal."
Xie Junyao raised his wine cup and said to them, "This wine is called Sangluo."
Mulberry wine. Who will share this year's Mulberry wine with? Its color is fresher than cold syrup, its fragrance like the sweet dew of eternal spring. Ten thousand yuan to buy a bucket, a farewell to my old friend in Xiaoxiang.
"Dad and Mom, there's no need to be so reserved. Just treat it as a family reunion dinner." Wen Wanyu said while biting his chopsticks.
A gentle smile graced Xie Junyao's elegant and noble face. His features concealed a fierce ambition that was hard to ignore, yet his temperament was humble and gentle. "I am fortunate that Wanwan can enter the palace."
Perhaps it was the effects of Sang Luo's drinking that aroused Wen Lingyuan's courage. "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, I did not want Wanwan to enter the palace from the beginning. It was not what my wife and I wanted Wanwan to enter the palace."
“Daddy…”
Xie Junyao sat upright and spoke very seriously and clearly, "I promise that no matter what happens, no matter what changes happen, I will love her, protect her, and support her."
Xie Junyao looked at her, his brows relaxed, his eyes soft, his expression extremely calm.
"Your humble servant has a few words to say." He Ruoyan held her handkerchief.
Xie Junyao said, "Just say it."
He Ruoyan put aside the so-called distinction between the emperor and his subjects and looked directly into the emperor's eyes, her tone filled with pleading, "Wanwan is deeply humbled that Your Majesty has taken such notice of her. I only ask that Your Majesty pay more attention to her in the future. If anything happens, I will keep it to myself and never show it on the surface. When I was still in the mansion, I could listen to her from time to time. But once I entered the palace, I no longer have anyone to confide in."
"I will." Xie Junyao said affirmatively.
"As long as Wanwan is willing, I am willing to listen to her concerns."
Wen Wanyu's nose felt sore, and her eyes became moist. At the same time, her voice was ethereal, "Eat quickly."
In order to make their family feel more relaxed, Xie Junyao took the initiative to go to the balcony to get some fresh air and sober up.
"Daddy... Mommy..." Wen Wanyu wiped her tears and said, "How is my brother? Does his leg pain still recur on rainy days and in winter?"
He Ruoyan said, "Don't worry, Wanwan, your brother's leg disease is getting better."
"How are you doing in the palace? Let me see you quickly. Why have you lost so much weight? Have you not been eating well?"
Wen Wanyu burst into laughter, "Wanwan has gained a lot of weight!"
One kind of being thin is when your parents think you have lost weight.
…
When Xie Junyao turned around, he saw a familiar figure. His gentle expression gradually turned into a gloomy one. "Seventh Brother."
The dark blue figure paused, then turned around, appearing both enthusiastic and happy: "Third brother! Why are you here?"
Xie Junyao glanced at him calmly: "Why are you here, Seventh Brother? Why aren't you staying in your fiefdom?"
"I heard that my mother was ill, so I rushed back to the capital. But in my haste, I forgot to tell my brother."
"Oh?" Xie Junyao sneered and turned the ring in his hand.
A lock of hair drooped down from his forehead, and his bright and brilliant eyes shone with light. 'Seventh Brother' smiled and said, "Will the Emperor blame me for returning to the capital without permission?"
On the surface, they appear to be friendly and amiable, but in reality, they have preconceived notions. If they really want to hold someone accountable, the current emperor will only be labeled as unkind, unjust, and cold-blooded.
Xie Junyao smiled and said, "We'll discuss it later."
"Seventh Brother" glanced into the room and saw the beautiful woman with a delicate face and delicate makeup, who must be the emperor's concubine. He said, "Since the emperor is here with his wife, I will not disturb you. I will take my leave now."
He deliberately used the word "emperor's sister-in-law" to test his brother, wanting to know the position of this woman in his brother's heart, but his brother did not object.
An unexpected planting leads to a great success.
Xie Jun raised his lips calmly.
Xie Junyao shook his head at this. The intoxicating doctor's mulberry wine makes one feel helpless about parting.
Xie Jun left the restaurant hesitantly, his smile vanishing. He raised his eyelids and said, "Go check which concubine was with my brother today."
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