"Don't talk nonsense." Yan Nanji glared at her.
“I’m just saying, if you can’t even stand it, then tell me, don’t you think this matter is…” Yang Shi was much more enlightened than Yan Nanji.
Women are naturally more likely to mature earlier. When she first arrived in Bailu Prefecture, she received a long letter from Yan Nangui, written to her personally, after going through many twists and turns.
In the letter, he told her everything that had happened to the Yan family over the years.
If Yang weren't stupid, she should have been able to tell what kind of family the Yan family was from the attitude and appearance of the people her father-in-law sent, as well as from Yan Nangui's letter.
Where would you find something like this?
They are not close to their own brothers and sisters, but are close to their step-sisters.
Now that I've been pregnant for so long, has my step-sister ever cared about me?
The younger one goes without saying, but the older one is already married. Why don't they know to send something to this sister-in-law?
It's not that I'm greedy, it's just that I don't even know the proper etiquette, so how can I talk about being close to someone?
Whispers are always useful, especially when you speak softly and gently to someone.
Even though he wasn't short of money, Yan Nanji felt uneasy leaving the Yan family and being in this unfamiliar place.
At this point, only Yang was left as a family member, so he had to spend more time with them.
Sure enough, a person can be gradually changed in just a few months.
"Don't mention it again, after all, it's a matter concerning the second wife," Yan Nan said.
"Hmm, I won't say." She waved her hand. "Go and make some of your husband's favorite snacks. He's busy these days. Also, make some bird's nest soup that was sent from the capital."
"Bird's nest provided by the manor?" Yan Nan asked.
Yang mumbled, "Just leave it alone."
Yan Nanji was a reckless person before, so how could he accept such ambiguous words?
"Tsk, where did you get this bird's nest? I'm asking you."
"It was sent from the capital," Yang sighed. "I don't like that stuff, so it's perfect for you to nourish yourself."
“Tell me properly, where are you from? I won’t eat if you don’t tell me.” Yan Nanji frowned.
"...Yan Liangyuan sent it here." Madam Yang sighed, "Don't be angry, this is a good thing..."
Yan Nanji snorted, but didn't say anything about throwing it out.
"She actually cares about you?"
"Enough, please stop talking to me about these things. Otherwise, I'll get angry again. My health can't take your scolding anymore," Yang sighed.
"What are you saying? You're making yourself look so wronged!" Yan Nanji snorted. "Just say it, I won't get angry."
"What are you saying? Sigh, Second Young Master isn't young anymore. As his wife, it's not appropriate for me to say anything bad about anyone, nor is it appropriate for me to advise you on who to be close to or who not to be close to. So, it's better to remember whoever is good to us, isn't that right?"
Yan Nanji snorted again, but didn't refute anything.
"She's doing quite well these days, receiving blood swallows just like that. It seems the Crown Prince really dotes on her. She gave up being a proper wife to become a concubine, and now she's got what she wanted."
“Husband! Look at what you’re saying,” Madam Yang exclaimed in disapproval. “She almost lost her life before. If it weren’t for her decisiveness, she wouldn’t be here today. How can you, as her brother, be so stubborn? Let me ask you, what exactly did she do to offend you?”
Yan Nanji really couldn't answer that question.
There's no one who's offended you. Or perhaps you've offended someone everywhere.
The siblings have never gotten along.
From a young age, he doted on his two younger sisters, and even his cousin was favored by Yan Nangui.
Thinking about all this now, he felt a little uncomfortable, as if...
He has never had any patience with his younger sister.
Yang stopped there and naturally changed the subject.
Yan Nangui, far away in the capital, knew nothing of these things, nor was he in the mood to know.
She sent letters and gifts to the Yang family, not because she wanted any kind of affection.
Naturally, she sent it to Yan Nan.
Clearly, Yan Lingyun wants to separate Yan Nanji from the Princess. If they are separated, where will Yan Nanji stand in the future?
My brother isn't much of a person, but his future is uncertain. With Yan Lingyun around, he'll surely become a general.
Even if it's not a first-rank official, it can gradually become a third or fourth-rank official, right?
They are all my support, so I naturally want to seize them.
Yan Nanji is difficult to communicate with because she's been raised in a bad way; isn't Yang Shi normal?
After the Princess's outburst the moment Yang entered the house, it would be a miracle if she felt any goodwill towards her. A natural alliance like that—wouldn't it be unreasonable not to seize the opportunity?
For Yan Nangui, it was nothing more than a letter and sending some things every now and then.
It's just a side thing. It doesn't take much effort and doesn't cost much money.
She sent gifts not only to her second brother, but also to her eldest brother.
She was also close to her sister-in-law, whom she had never met before.
Isn't it foolish of you not to want this kind of relative?
Shu Chengfeng arrived at the villa a few days later before coming to Yan Nangui's place.
She was enjoying the cool air outside, and because she was afraid of mosquitoes, she lit incense around the yard.
Right now, he's lying in a rocking chair, fanning himself, drinking chilled plum juice, and comfortably reading a book.
"You seem to have a lot of free time."
"Your Highness is here. I realized I didn't bring anything for painting, so I have nothing to do." Yan Nangui stood up, tossed the book aside, and strode over to snuggle against him. "You promised to bring me to the villa? So you just brought me along as a side trip?"
"Didn't you say you wouldn't allow yourself to come alone? I have something to do, don't I?" Shu Chengfeng said with a smile.
"Hehe." Yan Nangui gave a forced smile.
"Alright, alright, you're here now, aren't you? If you don't leave today, I'll stay with you tomorrow too, how about that?"
"If you're so capable, then spend every day with me," Yan Nangui said.
"If I were really here every day, you'd complain about me. Stop pretending." Shu Chengfeng pinched her hair.
It would have been fine if I hadn't pinched it, but once I did...
Yan Nangui rolled her eyes and said, "I don't care, you have to compensate me, or I'll be unhappy."
"Okay, okay, what do you want?" Shu Chengfeng smiled and sat down on a chair, hugging her.
"You'll just give it to me if I ask? Do you keep your word?" Yan Nangui asked irritably.
“Look, you’re still hesitating…” Yan Nangui pouted.
"Here, here, what do you want?" Shu Chengfeng laughed. This woman's coquettishness was deadly.
"This is it!" As soon as she finished speaking, the hairpin on Shu Chengfeng's headdress disappeared.
Her hair crown was also removed, and her long hair was spread out loose.
He was sitting under a tree, and the sunlight filtering through the leaves made his golden hair look even more beautiful.
A faint, pleasant fragrance; Yan Nangui reached out and touched it, feeling utterly satisfied.
Shu Chengfeng sighed: "Your hobby is really..."
"This shows that I love everything about Your Highness. I love your hands, I love your voice, and I love your face."
Shu Chengfeng listened, unsure whether to be happy or unhappy.
He simply couldn't understand why someone he liked would be separated from him like this...
"If you like it, that's fine." Never mind.
"Your Highness is so kind." Yan Nangui kissed him on the cheek and continued playing with her hair.
Shu Chengfeng closed his eyes and decided to let her be.
I don't know when it started, but with her, even though it's noisy and sometimes intense, I feel at ease. I can rest better there.
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