"Ha ha ha ha……"
"Let's go try it!"
On their way to the dining hall, Yan An and the other two ran into Mo Zichen, who had just returned. "Brother Zichen, you're back just in time. Time to eat."
"Is An'an cooking today?"
"Yes, it just so happens that Yan Yan is here today, so let her try my cooking. Oh, I forgot to introduce you. This is Qi Yan Yan, the daughter of Prime Minister Qi, and this is the owner of Beiming Manor, who is also my sworn brother, Mo Zichen."
"Greetings, Miss Qi."
"Greetings, Young Master Mo."
Just as they were introducing themselves, Yan Yi happened to arrive at the dining hall.
So she's Qi Hongchen's younger sister! No wonder she looks so familiar. Her little face is round and rosy, so cute. I really want to pinch it!
If Yan An knew what Yan Yi was thinking right now, she would definitely beat him up. How could she possibly win over her sister-in-law like this?
"Come on, Yan Yan, eat quickly and have a taste."
Jiang Luo put piece after piece of food on Qi Yanyan's plate. Her round face, small dimples, and big, watery eyes made her an adorable girl. Who wouldn't love her?
Qi Yanyan was a little shy. Her crush was An'an, so how could she not be nervous? She looked down at the mountain of bowls, her earlobes slightly red. Gu Yanan noticed Qi Yanyan's embarrassment and teased her.
"Godmother, you've been piling food on Yan Yan's plate; the bowls are overflowing! Aren't you going to care about Yan Nan at all?"
"Oh dear, our Yanan is jealous. Your godmother will serve you some, but let's make it clear first: you're home, and Yanyan is a guest. You not only can't be jealous, but you also have to take care of Yanyan."
"Hehe, Godmother is right. Come on, Yan Yan, eat up!"
After Yan Cheng returned from the Southern Border, Yan An told them the whole story of Gu Yanan's background, and the next day invited Gu Yanan to the Yan residence as a guest.
Unexpectedly, Gu Yanan was quite forthright. As expected of a great general, she won the hearts of Yan Cheng and Jiang Luo. They immediately recognized Gu Yanan as their goddaughter, which made Gu Yanan, who had not received maternal and paternal love for a long time, shed tears.
"Yan Yan, I remember you're about six months older than An An, right?"
Upon hearing that Mrs. Yan had called her name, Qi Yanyan quickly swallowed the food in her mouth. "Mrs. Yan, yes, I am half a year older than An'an."
"Oh, why call her Madam Yan? Just call her Auntie. Madam Yan is too formal."
"aunt."
"Why!"
"Oh my goodness, we finally have a guest at home, and they keep asking questions from beginning to end. Are they even allowed to eat? Will they even be allowed to come?"
Yan Yi, who had been standing to the side without saying a word, noticed Qi Yan Yan's nervousness. In his memory, this little one was someone who especially loved to eat.
She barely ate any of the food today, probably because her mother's mouth was constantly moving.
It would be so heartbreaking to see such a cute little girl who loves to eat not getting enough to eat.
Yan An and Gu Yanan exchanged a glance; something was going to happen!
My older brother has never spoken up for anyone in this situation before. Could it be that he has suddenly become enlightened?
After dinner, Yan An and Gu Yanan escorted Qi Yanyan back to the Prime Minister's residence.
...
Today, following Empress Dowager Chen's advice, Yue Zhixiao prepared some gifts and went to the Minister's residence to "plead guilty with a bundle of thorns on his back."
"Your subject greets Prince Xiao."
"Lord Liu, there's no need for such formalities. From now on, you will be my father-in-law. How can I possibly bow to an elder? I was wrong yesterday, and I have come here today to apologize."
Looking at Yue Zhixiao, Liu Youlin saw that he stood up straight and looked imposing, showing no sign of apologizing.
"Your Highness, you flatter me. It is Xue Ning's good fortune to become Your Highness's concubine and serve by Your Highness's side. Please come inside, Your Highness."
Liu Youlin then turned to the steward and instructed, "Prince Xiao is here to discuss the marriage. Go and fetch the Second Miss."
Yue Zhixiao cursed inwardly. Since he entered the door, he had never mentioned marriage. This old bastard really didn't consider himself an outsider.
"Greetings to Prince Xiao, greetings to my father."
Liu Xuening's face was pale, and her eyes were a little red and swollen. In addition, there was more coldness and indifference between her eyebrows and eyes. When her slightly dark lips were pursed, her eyes were full of hostility.
Just as Liu Xuening approached Yue Zhixiao, Yue Zhixiao felt an inexplicable urge to pin her down, grab her neck, and tear her apart.
Could it be that he's become interested in women because of what happened yesterday?
But why has he never felt this way about other women? It seems he needs to marry Liu Xuening soon. We'll only know for sure once we've proven it.
Liu Xuening also felt Yue Zhixiao's gaze and met those deep eyes, exactly the same as yesterday's.
Liu Xuening trembled involuntarily, the scars on her body constantly reminding her how terrifying that gaze was.
Since returning yesterday, Liu Youlin has locked her in the courtyard, forbidding anyone to visit her, not even her maids.
Because Liu Youlin was afraid that if she went out to buy medicine, the Liu family would be accused of plotting to harm the royal offspring because of her, even though they didn't know if it was possible.
"Lord Liu, since your daughter and I are in love and have made a grave mistake, why not choose a date to get married? This would be a good way to preserve your daughter's reputation."
How could Liu Youlin not know that in just half a day after this incident, many people were secretly saying that his family had a corrupt reputation and would do anything for fame and fortune?
"Your subject will obey Prince Xiao's every command."
"Since Lord Liu has no objection, let's make it the sixth day of the sixth lunar month. It's an auspicious day. I will send the betrothal gifts tomorrow."
"Your Highness, the tenth of the month is the Emperor's wedding day. Isn't the sixth a bit too rushed?"
"Lord Liu, it's getting late. I've always been a man of integrity. If your daughter is pregnant, it might not be good for her if we wait any longer. I'm doing this for Miss Liu's sake. Don't worry, Lord Liu, I know you're considerate of my brother, so I certainly won't steal his thunder."
Upon hearing this, Liu Youlin realized that Prince Xiao didn't care about his daughter at all and was only marrying her to save face.
Even if the emperor questions him later, he can use the emperor's wedding as an excuse to exonerate himself.
Now, all I hope is that my daughter's womb will cooperate and give birth to a son or daughter for Prince Xiao as soon as possible, so that the future will be bright.
"Since Lord Liu has no objection, then I shall take my leave."
"Respectfully seeing off Prince Xiao."
Yue Zhixiao was traveling in a carriage on the main road when a woman suddenly stopped the carriage in the street. Yue Zhixiao lifted the curtain and frowned slightly.
“Miss Liu, stopping a car on the street is not advisable.”
"Didn't Prince Xiao stop a carriage on the street to pick up this commoner girl that day?"
Many people on the street had already recognized Liu Xuening and were pointing and whispering about her.
As Yue Zhixiao listened to the foul language, he tightened his grip on the curtain, his face turning completely black. How could this woman be so stupid? Did she think they weren't shameful enough already?
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