Ye Nian'an was amused: "Xin'er, I was the one asking you, so how come you're the one asking me now?"
"Oh, sister-in-law, it's only fair to reciprocate. It won't hurt you to say something."
Chu Xin'er tugged at Ye Nian'an's arm and spoke in a coquettish tone.
"Actually, when everyone learned about my engagement with Yan-ge and said that I would marry Yan-ge in the future and be his bride, I had already been paying attention to him and had fallen in love with him."
"But I was too shy back then and didn't dare to say such things. If you had been as lively and outgoing as you used to be, maybe we wouldn't have had to go through so much trouble and would have gotten together a long time ago."
Chu Xin'er couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle: "Hehe~ So my sister-in-law and my brother fell in love when they were childhood sweethearts, it was a mutual attraction~"
"Does my brother know about this now?"
Ye Nian'an whispered in his ear, "I haven't thought about telling him yet, lest he get too cocky. Your brother has been getting more and more restless lately."
Chu Xin'er nodded vigorously: "I shouldn't have said that. Don't let him show off. Otherwise, seeing him like that, I would want to kick him a few times, but I just can't beat him."
“Xin’er, youth is your greatest asset. I don’t want to put too much pressure on you, but I hope you understand that you should make choices that you will never regret in your life.”
"Whether it's Song Yan or any other man, I just hope you can find happiness with the one you love. Even if you don't find that man in the end, it's okay. Your sister-in-law will take care of you for the rest of your life."
Chu Xin'er was so moved that her eyes welled up with tears: "Waaah! Sister-in-law, you're so good! My brother is so lucky to have married you... No, it's my good fortune to have a sister-in-law like you!"
Ye Nian'an patted Chu Xin'er's head without saying a word.
I thought to myself... It's actually my blessing to be with you all.
I cherish the opportunity to be reborn and change everything.
Xu Yao, who was following behind, saw Ye Nian'an and Chu Xin'er walking ahead, whispering to each other, sometimes laughing and sometimes crying. He asked curiously, "Brother Yan, what are you saying to Xin'er?"
Chu Yan said calmly, "How could I, a man, possibly know when the two women, aunt and sister-in-law, are having a private conversation?"
"Oh... I thought you were talking about Song Yan's feelings for Xin'er."
Xu Yao's casual remark turned out to be a perfect guess.
Chu Yan's heart skipped a beat.
When did this guy develop such a keen sense of smell?
Song Yan glared at Xu Yao and stomped on his foot hard.
Xu Yao was in so much pain that he grimaced in pain.
"Just kidding, why are you so nervous? I stepped on your tail."
What do you say?
Chu Yan pursed his lips: "Song Yan, you still haven't figured it out? Xin'er has grown up."
"I know……"
Song Yan suppressed his anger and looked at his beloved, who had grown into a graceful young woman. His dark eyes gleamed slightly. "Brother Yan, I don't think Xin'er is interested in talking about these things right now. At least we should wait until things are cleared up and we return to Haicheng."
Chu Yan patted Song Yan on the shoulder: "I know you are extremely restrained, principled, and deeply devoted to my sister. If you two can get together, I support you."
Although the choice was in Chu Xin'er's hands.
Personally speaking, Chu Xin'er would be a man worth spending her life with if she were with Song Yan.
Chu Yan has very few close brothers; Song Yan and Xu Yao are two of them.
They are people whose character they can trust, and they are people with whom they can entrust their backs. It is a friendship that is worth risking one's life for.
Given Song Yan's feelings for Chu Xin'er, he will take full responsibility and ensure his younger sister's eternal happiness.
With his brother-in-law's support, Song Yan felt more confident and said gratefully, "Thank you, Brother Yan."
"I heard it with my own ears, Song Yan. After this matter is completely settled, you must start actively pursuing Xin'er and let her know your feelings. Otherwise, I really feel frustrated watching you like this. You're being too hesitant!"
"Brother Yan, Xin'er has been sent down to the countryside for more than two years and hasn't met anyone she likes. Has she been lured away by some educated youth?"
"..."
Song Yan's heart began to race uncontrollably.
He had actually wanted to ask this question for a long time.
But I don't have the courage to touch it.
Although this was my own choice, I am willing to bear any consequences.
Now, he can't give Chu Xin'er companionship and happiness. In the past two years, if she really met a man she liked and got together with him...
Even if the pain is excruciating, I will still choose to respect and offer my blessings.
Love is about fulfillment and restraint.
But……
It's still hard to accept.
It will feel like my heart is aching.
Chu Yan smiled slightly: "Don't worry, Xin'er doesn't have time to think about these things. She doesn't have anyone she likes."
Upon hearing Chu Yan's affirmative reply, Song Yan's heartbeat gradually returned to normal, and her tightly clenched fist slowly relaxed.
"Oh ho, you escaped this time, Song Yan. If Xin'er really met another man and got together with him, you'd be kicking yourself."
Chu Yan glanced at Xu Yao: "Come on, just shut up."
Xu Yao patted his mouth: "Okay, okay, I won't say anything. Anyway, it's always the case that the emperor isn't worried but the eunuch is. I'm used to it."
At least Song Yan felt a little nervous, knowing that he would have to start expressing his feelings after returning, which was a good thing.
Otherwise, a woman as outstanding as Chu Xin'er would have to endure and wait for everything if she met Song Yan, who was mute.
Do you really think other men are as stupid as Song Yan?
It was snatched away by another man in an instant.
The group arrived at a private room in the state-run restaurant.
These were Gong Lan and Chen Huanmei, who had picked up Xiao Baozi last time. They greeted each other and gave Chu Zhenyuan a card representing their identity.
In the future, if there are any important matters that need to be discussed discreetly, this card can be used to access the private room of this state-run restaurant.
This will minimize the chances of someone overhearing your movements.
They gave this card for two reasons: first, Ye Nian'an was Xiao Baozi's savior, and they were extremely grateful; second, the relationship between the Chu family and the Gong family was extraordinary.
They wouldn't give this card to an ordinary person, because the Chu family has been dismissed and demoted. Even if they retain their military merits, their crimes have not been cleared, and they are involved in other matters. It would be easy for them to become the target of gossip and give those thieves a handle to deal with the Gong and Chu families.
Chu Zhenyuan was initially reluctant to accept it, but he couldn't resist Gong Lan's persistence and eventually accepted it.
Chu Zhenyuan hadn't used this card in the past year, but this time he felt it was necessary to use it, so he did.
Otherwise, Chu Zhenyuan wouldn't feel at ease if Xu Yao and Song Yan chatted with him anywhere.
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