Guan Zhiyue, Bilian, and Fan Qingqing were all frozen in place, watching their father and Lan Shanqi walk away so casually.
"Uncle Guan, how long have you been back in the capital?" Lan Shanqi asked.
Guan Hongsheng smiled and looked at Lan Shanqi beside him, saying, "Young Master Lan, you are too kind. I have been back with my army for some time now. There is no war in our country, so I am at home, waiting for His Majesty's next arrangements."
"I see. Speaking of His Majesty, it's been a long time since I've seen him. He's been away doing business ever since we last parted!" Lan Shanqi said.
Guan Hongsheng knew this all too well. Don't be fooled by the fact that this royal merchant of Nanding Kingdom was just a businessman; he was actually a close friend of the emperor. The army of Nanding Kingdom was being supported by Lan Shanqi. Of course, outsiders didn't know this; it was only old-timers like them who knew.
"By the way, I just noticed that Yue'er seems to have lost a lot of weight compared to before. Has she recovered from her illness?" Lan Shanqi changed the subject, bringing up Guan Zhiyue.
"Yue'er, it was fortunate that we had the medicine from Guiling Valley back then, otherwise we wouldn't be alive today." Guan Hongsheng recalled many things when he talked about his daughter, and all the hardships of the past came flooding back to him.
"So it must be thanks to my Guiling Valley," Lan Shanqi said.
Just as Guan Hongsheng was about to say something more, he saw Guan Zhiyue walking over from not far from the door. The two of them shut their mouths and stopped talking about it.
"Yue'er, come here quickly, let your father introduce you."
Guan Zhiyue walked in with Fan Qingqing and Bilian, and Lan Shanqi stared at Guan Zhiyue without blinking.
"Dad, what are you going to introduce to me?"
Guan Hongsheng pulled Guan Zhiyue aside and said, "Father will introduce you to this young master."
"Young Master Lan?"
"So Yue'er knows Young Master Lan? But speaking of which, do you know Young Master Lan? Father has misunderstood."
Guan Zhiyue smiled and said, "Father, I only heard about it today."
"Greetings, Young Master Lan!"
Lan Shanqi swiftly opened his folding fan, smiled at Guan Zhiyue, and said, "I've heard that Yue'er is now the wife of my brother Li."
"Such a beautiful woman, it's just a pity that Shanqi was doing business in another place back then and couldn't make a move first, which allowed Brother Li to take advantage of the situation. Uncle Guan, if I could have returned sooner, I suppose I wouldn't be calling you 'Uncle Guan' today." Lan Shanqi said to Guan Hongsheng without any shame.
Guan Hongsheng smiled and said, "Young Master Lan is joking."
Guan Zhiyue looked at the man in front of her, rolled her eyes, and said, "I've heard that Young Master Lan is a royal merchant and a good brother to the current emperor. Hasn't Young Master Lan ever heard a saying?"
Lan Shanqi asked curiously, "Oh? What did you say?"
“You shouldn’t mess with your friend’s wife. You’ve brazenly come to my house to bully me. What do you think you’ll do if the Emperor finds out?” Guan Zhiyue raised an eyebrow at Lan Shanqi.
Lan Shanqi smiled and said, "Oh? Is that so? But Shanqi is not wrong, is he? You can ask your uncle if you don't believe me."
Guan Zhiyue: "..."
Guan Zhiyue felt as if she had punched cotton; talking to such a shameless person was exhausting.
"That's right, you big dummy! Why aren't you home for the New Year? What are you doing at my house?"
Lan Shanqi smiled and said, "Happy New Year."
Guan Zhiyue said, "Oh! Where's the gift? I didn't see it?"
Lan Shanqi asked, "Is this the Guan residence?"
Guan Zhiyue said, "This is my maternal grandparents' home."
Lan Shanqi said, "The New Year's gifts that were sent cannot be shown to Yue'er."
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After exchanging a few words, Guan Zhiyue was defeated. It seems that this businessman is really not easy to deal with!
A businessman! A businessman's mouth is a lying devil?
"Young Master Lan, you're in business, how about I discuss a deal with you today?" Guan Zhiyue was thinking about her grand plan to make money, and she was full of enthusiasm, but she just couldn't find anyone to work with her on it.
However, if this person could be won over, it would be like adding wings to a tiger. Wouldn't all my money-making schemes be able to be implemented? I am the Empress, and he is a famous imperial merchant. Wouldn't such a powerful combination be unshakeable?
Guan Zhiyue had already thought through Lan Shanqi's thoughts a thousand times, and now she was just waiting to see if this man was willing to cooperate with her.
"Oh! I wonder what kind of business Little Yue'er wants to cooperate with me on? Tell me about your business first." Lan Shanqi said after Guan Zhiyue had finished looking him over. He was very enthusiastic, after all, who would complain about having more money?
Guan Zhiyue glanced at the group of people in the living room and said, "Let's go somewhere else to talk. After all, it's best not to let too many people know about business before it's successful, right?"
However, Guan Hongsheng and the others standing to the side were sweating profusely. What kind of words were their daughter saying? How could she be so distant from her own family?
"Yue'er, what are you two talking about? Can't you say it here? Besides, you're a married woman now, how can you have contact with other men in private?" Guan Hongsheng pulled Guan Zhiyue aside and whispered.
Guan Zhiyue patted her father's arm and said, "Father, don't worry, your children know. It's just that the business hasn't been completed yet, and your daughter doesn't want any complications. Let your children go and have a private talk with that Young Master Lan."
Guan Hongsheng finally agreed after being bombarded by his daughter, and Guan Zhiyue and Lan Shanqi headed towards the small garden on the side.
"Little Yue'er, what do you want to say to me? Why do you need to talk to me in private? Could it be that you've taken a fancy to me and want me to elope with you?" Lan Shanqi's beautiful phoenix eyes shone brightly at his words.
Guan Zhiyue turned around and looked at the chattering man following behind her. He was indeed handsome. It was true that men in ancient times were all very handsome. Their skin was also very soft and delicate. It turned out that the term "skin that could be broken with a touch" was not only used to describe women, but also men. The man in front of her was a perfect example.
"Young Master Lan, did you perhaps forget to take your medicine today? Do you think I, the Empress, would rather elope with you and become your concubine?"
"Does Yue'er not know whether I'm sick or not? Besides, how could Yue'er and I be willing to let you be a concubine? You must be my legitimate wife!" Lan Shanqi retorted.
Is it okay if Guan Zhiyue regrets it now? Is it okay if she doesn't want to be business partners with this madwoman anymore?
"Young Master Lan, you should have some self-respect and not do such nonsense, lest it damage your reputation."
Lan Shanqi smiled but didn't say anything, his eyes were fixed on Guan Zhiyue, making her feel uncomfortable.
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