Chapter 674 Entering the Palace
After hearing Nalan Chenyu's words, Han An's heart moved, and his expression became more stable. "Your Highness, I——"
Just as she was about to say this, Nalan Chenyu interrupted her, "Han'an, for our future, I believe you can do it."
Han An did not answer, but fell into silence.
After a long while, she finally nodded, "Okay then! I'll go to the palace to see the master, but——"
When she said this, there was a hint of hesitation on her face. "My relationship with my master has become a little strained, and I don't know if she's willing to help me."
"It doesn't matter." Nalan Chenyu shook his head, his eyes full of affection. "Han'an, I know that this is really embarrassing for you. But, I have no other choice now."
Looking at the expression in Nalan Chenyu's eyes, Han An couldn't help but indulge in it, "Your Highness, this is what I should do. As long as I can help you, then whatever I do is worth it."
Nalan Chenyu gently embraced Han An in his arms, and the two exchanged sweet nothings between lovers. For a moment, the atmosphere in the study seemed particularly relaxed and ambiguous, as if pink bubbles were floating around.
Even if it was to find Zhong Nian Yao, Han An did not dare to go too far. She submitted a note to the palace, saying that she wanted Concubine Wan to pay her respects.
The next day, Han An entered the palace smoothly. However, she didn't dare to go directly to the Imperial Master's Palace, so she went to Concubine Wan's palace first.
Unlike before, this time Concubine Wan's attitude towards Han An was much better than before. She was concerned about Han An's well-being, just like a kind and gentle mother-in-law.
Faced with Concubine Wan's attitude, Han An did not feel happy at all, but instead felt heartbroken.
Over the past ten years, Imperial Concubine Wan had never looked down upon her. Almost every time she met her, every word she said was filled with thorns. Imperial Concubine Wan even granted Prince Yu two concubines.
The births of these two concubines were higher than hers, which made her position in Prince Yu's mansion particularly awkward. However, even so, Concubine Wan still gave her trouble from time to time.
Now, Concubine Wan's attitude towards her was like it had returned to the time before her master's accident. She knew in her heart that the reason for this change was simply because she felt she was still useful.
At this time, Concubine Wan was indeed much more favorable to Han An. Compared with other princes, their chances of winning were much greater because of Han An's presence. She couldn't help but secretly feel fortunate that her son had married Han An, such a powerful figure.
I don’t know if it was because Concubine Wan’s attitude was strange, or because she was going to visit Zhong Nian Yao today, but before long, she stood up and said goodbye.
Concubine Wan was also very clear about Han An's purpose today, so she did not try to keep him, but she still told Han An to come to her again after leaving the Imperial Master's Palace.
Although Han An was reluctant, he had no choice but to nod and agree because of Concubine Wan's status.
After leaving Concubine Wan, Han An did not hesitate at all. She walked towards the National Master's Hall as she was familiar with the place.
However, she avoided everyone's sight and walked towards a secluded path.
Yesterday at Prince Yu's mansion, she and Prince Yu had already agreed that it would be best not to let anyone know that she had gone to see the master. Otherwise, if someone heard about it, they would definitely report them behind their backs.
In the past, she lived in the National Master's Palace, so she naturally knew which road was the most hidden and how to get there to avoid everyone.
Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao were drinking tea in the yard, talking and laughing, looking particularly comfortable.
"You seem very busy from yesterday till now!"
Lu Yichen poured Zhong Nianyao a cup of tea and teased with a smile, "However, I'm a little surprised that you agreed to this. I thought you would find it troublesome."
"This is indeed a troublesome matter." Zhong Nianyao did not refute. "From the moment I agreed, I have been very clear about it. However, this matter is a good thing for the Kingdom of Li. I have no reason to object."
"They gave up on you, and you actually repaid them with kindness." Lu Yichen raised his eyebrows and said, "This is not like your personality at all!"
"Because of Master!" Zhong Nianyao smiled nostalgically. "His last wish was for me to protect the Kingdom of Li. I promised him, and I will definitely do it."
"I'm ready to leave here now. Choosing the next king for the Kingdom of Li is the only thing I can do now."
Lu Yichen nodded and didn't continue to dwell on this matter.
After looking around, Zhong Nianyao asked curiously, "Where did Zhong Mingxin go?"
If Zhong Mingxin was around, she would still call him Dad. However, if Zhong Mingxin was not around, she would just call him by his name.
Now she has recovered all her memories, and when she talks about Zhong Mingxin and Baili Leyao, she really can't call them mom and dad.
In order to avoid suspicion, she would still call them "Mom and Dad" when facing them. However, in private, she still called them by their first names.
As for Mr. and Mrs. Zhong, that was another matter. She had been with them before and truly considered them her grandparents. She had no objection to this.
"He's been spending most of his time in his room these past few days," Lu Yichen said. "Just now, he said he didn't want to be a third wheel between us, so he didn't come with us."
Zhong Nianyao nodded, "Then let him do as he pleases!"
In fact, Zhong Mingxin felt very uncomfortable about the fact that Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao were already engaged.
After all, his daughter, with whom he had barely spent any time, had already been engaged to another man without his knowledge. However, after learning that his parents had agreed, he had nothing to say. He hadn't been with his daughter all these years, so he had no right to object.
Moreover, after spending a few days together, he witnessed with his own eyes how gentle and considerate Lu Yichen was towards Zhong Nian Yao, and finally understood why his parents agreed.
Therefore, when Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao were alone together, he would subconsciously avoid them and not be a third wheel between them.
Of course, there is another very important reason, which is that Zhong Mingxin doesn’t know how to get along with his grown-up daughter.
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