For many years, Yuan Yao had always believed that Ah Qi was a eunuch.
Until her wedding to Yun Chan...
Ah Qi is not only not a eunuch, but he is also excellent in every way!
He has a wonderful personality, always smiling, and just seeing him makes people inexplicably happy.
Yun Chan said that after his mother passed away, his uncle from the Bai family saw that he was all alone in the palace, so he had A Qi disguise himself as a little eunuch and stay by his side to accompany and take care of him.
This care lasted for more than a decade...
After Yun Chan's wedding, some stubborn and conservative court officials had many complaints about his clearing out of the harem and keeping a close attendant who had not been castrated by his side.
Before he could even speak, his supporters countered by bringing up his tragic childhood and his past as a hostage in Daqi for the sake of Chu and its people.
Therefore, Ah Qi remained in the palace.
During his time in the State of Chu, Yuan Yao saw A Qi every day.
As a result, Aruo also came into contact with Aqi every day.
After a while, it seemed that a spark had broken between the two...
Yuan Yao was quite happy.
She said to Xie Ning, "Aruo is mature and steady. She has been by my side all these years, and I like her very much."
If I were to marry her off to someone far away, I would be reluctant to do so, and I would also feel uneasy about it.
Fortunately, she and Ah Qi were in love with each other!
"If she marries Ah Qi, she can stay in the palace and keep me company."
Xie Ning nodded in agreement: "I've watched Aruo grow up. She's only a year older than you, but she's much more mature than Jing'er."
"It's good that I can take care of you after you get married."
Yuan Yao nodded, then frowned slightly: "A'Ruo's marriage is settled, but I really don't know what to do about Jing'er's marriage."
She's almost thirty, but her personality still hasn't settled down.
I wouldn't feel at ease marrying her off, afraid she'd be mistreated.
But if I keep her by my side, I'm afraid she'll blame me in the future…
"Pfft..." Xie Ning laughed out loud.
He looked at Yuan Yao: "Little Yao, Jing'er and Aruo are incredibly lucky to have a master like you."
You don't need to worry about it.
As for Jing'er's marriage, let her decide for herself.
If there isn't a suitable marriage partner, it would be good for her to stay by your side for the rest of her life.
You'll take care of her, won't you?
"It's better to spend my whole life with you, carefree and happy, than to have an unhappy marriage."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao smiled and said, "Uncle is right!"
Girls don't necessarily have to get married!
Isn't it wonderful to be supported by her?
Father, Uncle Ying, Uncle Xiao, Uncle Heyin, and Canfeng Poyue, as well as many of the Dark Guards of the Dark Guard Camp... they don't get married either!
In the future, she will have to support such a large family, so one more Jing'er won't make a difference!
Thinking this, Yuan Yao was very excited and happy: "Uncle, when you and Daddy get old, Yao'er will build a super big manor, surround it with several mountains, and provide a place for all of you to live out your retirement!"
The estate has mountains and water, fields and land...
You can plant your favorite vegetables in the fields, grow rice in the paddies, and even raise fish, ducks, and crabs...
No one outside can bother us!
Xie Ning's eyes lit up as she listened: "That's great! Let's all keep an eye out and see which places are best for retirement!"
Yuan Yao exclaimed excitedly, "Great! Yao'er has plenty of money. We'll pick a good plot of land and start building the manor as soon as possible..."
The uncle and nephew happily returned to the pavilion.
Before people even reached the pavilion, they could smell a strong aroma of wine.
Yun Chan sat upright and drank three cups in a row.
Xie Ning turned his head and laughed, "The more my father-in-law looks at his son-in-law, the less he likes him. Poor Yun Chan, I wonder how much wine he'll have to drink tonight."
Yuan Yao looked up at the pavilion and saw her two favorite people sitting together. She smiled and said, "Father won't make things difficult for me. At most, he'll just punish Yun Chan with a few drinks."
Xie Ning said with a smile, "Let's go, Uncle is hungry!"
Having said that, he grabbed his robes and trotted off, saying, "Brother, leave me a sip of wine..."
Yuan Yao found it somewhat amusing.
She entered the pavilion with light steps, smiling sweetly: "Father, Uncle Ying, Uncle Heyin, and the guards, happy New Year's Eve!"
Tonight, plenty of food and drinks have been prepared, so please eat and drink to your heart's content and don't be shy!
As soon as he finished speaking, the guards stared expectantly at the Ninth Prince and Ying.
The Ninth Prince smiled slightly and said calmly, "Happy New Year's Eve, no need to be so formal."
As soon as he finished speaking, the guards couldn't sit still any longer and quickly grabbed bowls and chopsticks.
Inside the pavilion, only one copper pot was prepared, but outside the pavilion, several pots were set up for the guards, and a lot of dishes were laid out.
Yuan Yao smiled and said, "The small kitchen has prepared plenty of dishes. If it's not enough, just go and get some yourself."
In the garden, a cacophony of voices rang out: "Thank you, Princess!"
Po Yue coldly replied, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Yuan Yao: "?"
She looked at Poyue with a half-smile: "Poyue, you're already full before we've even started eating, aren't you?"
Is this saying he's just bored and has nothing better to do?
Po Yue picked up a slice of bright red, tender beef, dipped it in the boiling broth a few times, put it in her mouth, and mumbled, "The beef is especially tender tonight, Princess, please eat more later."
"puff……"
Yuan Yao wanted to hit someone after hearing that.
That guy, Po Yue!
She both loved and hated it!
Yuan Yao walked between the Ninth Prince and Yun Chan, poured a cup of peach blossom wine, and said earnestly, "This cup of wine is for Father and all the uncles."
Thank you, Uncle Ying, for your companionship and protection of my father all these years. Thank you, Uncle Heyin, for taking care of my uncle all these years. And thank you, Uncle Anwei, my brother, Aruo, and Jing'er, for your care and protection of my father and me all these years...
Tonight is the most peaceful and secure Lunar New Year's Eve that Yao'er has had in all these years.
From a young age, Yao'er longed for the day when her father could escape the center of the storm, live a peaceful life, and stay by her side...
Tonight, Yao'er's wish has finally come true.
Thank you everyone…
As she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears.
Besides her, Aruo and Jing'er also had tears in their eyes. The guards all stopped serving food and pouring wine, looking at her with moved expressions.
Suddenly, Yuan Yao felt a warmth in her hand.
A warm, dry, large hand tightly enveloped her slightly cold little hand.
She lowered her head.
Yun Chan looked at her with bright eyes and a gentle expression.
Yuan Yao smiled brightly.
The people she loves are all here tonight!
There is no moment in the world more perfect and blissful than this!
Beside him, the Ninth Prince held a delicate jade cup between his fingertips, which contained a pale red liquid.
He tilted his head back and swallowed the entire glass of wine before looking at Yuan Yao: "Little Yao."
"Father?" Yuan Yao looked at him obediently.
The Ninth Prince gazed at her intently and said gently, "From now on, don't worry about gains and losses. Live a carefree, happy, and unrestrained life."
Yunchan, your father, and your uncles will all be with you and protect you for the rest of your life.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao's eyes welled up with tears of joy: "Mmm!"
Just as I was feeling touched, two heads suddenly peeked in from the garden entrance: "Wow! There are so many people!"
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