After Xiao Liyan officially became the High Priestess, people came to the Xiao residence almost every day.
Xiao Liyan was summoned to the palace every few days, ostensibly to study under the Imperial Preceptor in the Imperial Preceptor's Hall, but in reality, the Southern Emperor distrusted Xiao Liyan and wanted to keep her under his watchful eye.
On this day, as usual, Xiao Liyan left the palace through the Imperial Preceptor's Hall, returned home, changed her clothes, and went to the main hall.
"Dad, is the food ready? I'm starving!"
As Xiao Liyan ran towards the main hall, she shouted. Xiao Sheng, who was inside, heard her and shook his head helplessly.
After Xiao Liyan came in, Xiao Sheng said, "Look at you, what a sight you've become."
Although it was a reprimand, there was no blame in her tone. Xiao Liyan stuck her tongue out at Xiao Sheng.
"Brother Nan isn't an outsider."
As she spoke, Xiao Liyan walked to Nan Tianyi's side and asked, "Brother Nan, why didn't you come to see me the other day?"
Nan Tian reached out and patted Xiao Liyan's head. "You're a grown woman now, why are you still so clumsy?"
"Hmph, Brother Nan, you never used to talk to me like this, could it be......"
After circling Nan Tianyi once, Xiao Liyan stood in front of him and said firmly, "Have you been possessed?!"
"Ha~"
Nan Tianyi burst out laughing, reaching out to pinch Xiao Liyan's cheek, "You're always talking nonsense."
Xiao Liyan stuck out her tongue in agreement, then turned her head and saw her father looking at her with a troubled expression.
After dinner, Xiao Sheng went into the study.
"Knock knock knock"
"Father, I'm coming in," Xiao Liyan said, and went straight into the study.
"Father, is there something you wanted to discuss with me in the study?"
"Yuanyuan, do you...do you have someone you like?"
Mr. Xiao looked at Xiao Liyan with a complicated expression. Xiao Liyan just thought Xiao Sheng was boring and shook her head.
"Father, your daughter is so young, how could she have a sweetheart?"
Xiao Sheng sat down on the stool, poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip, and brought the teacup to his lips.
"So what do you think of Nan Tianyi?"
"Brother Nan?" Xiao Liyan frowned and turned to look at Xiao Sheng. "Father, what exactly do you want to say?"
Xiao Sheng placed his teacup on the table. "Don't worry about what Father is going to say. Just tell me your opinion on Nan Tianyi."
Xiao Liyan picked up a piece of pastry and slowly ate it, lost in thought as she ate. Xiao Sheng, on the other hand, was in no hurry and simply waited for Xiao Liyan.
"Brother Nan is naturally an excellent person."
"That's all?" Xiao Sheng waited for Xiao Liyan's next sentence after hearing her finish speaking, but she didn't say anything for a long time.
"Brother Nan is a responsible, kind, courageous, and resourceful man. He currently serves in the imperial court and will surely rise to a high position in the future. He is also extremely sincere to his family and friends. Moreover, Brother Nan said that if he marries the woman he loves, he will be devoted to her and stay with her for life. He will surely be a good husband in the future."
Xiao Sheng remained silent after hearing this.
Do you like Nan Tianyi?
"Of course, Brother Nan treats me like his own sister, and he's really good to me. Dad, please don't overthink it."
Xiao Sheng sighed.
"father?"
"It's alright, you can go back now."
Xiao Liyan left the study after hearing Xiao Sheng's words.
As soon as Xiao Liyan stepped out of the study, she saw Xiao Shida standing in the courtyard waiting for her, so she quickly ran to him.
"Manman, what are you doing here?"
"What did your father say to you?"
The two walked and talked
"What can I say? Can I just ask you what I think of Brother Nan?"
"Brother Nan is such a good person, he knows that."
After speaking, Xiao Liyan walked ahead of Xiao Shida, who remained silent.
"Did you ask your father why he asked that?"
"It doesn't matter to me how you ask."
Looking at Xiao Liyan ahead, Xiao Shida couldn't help but whisper, "But I overheard Brother Nan telling Father that he wanted to marry you..."
"Manman, what did you say? Speak louder!"
"It's nothing," Xiao Shida shook his head.
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