"Why is the Regent telling me this?" Ye Xingchen muttered.

[Prince Regent, does he like me too? ]

[Is he confessing his feelings to me? ]

Cang Boyi really wanted to say, "I like you."

But when he thought of the man in the palace, he had gone to great lengths to take away the throne that belonged to him, gave him a problematic house, poisoned him, and tried every means to get rid of him. If Xingchen was with him, the emperor would definitely kill Xingchen and the Ye family together.

This was not the result Cang Boyi wanted. He didn't like Xingchen being implicated by him.

It’s not that he can’t protect Ye Xingchen, but the emperor’s methods are cruel and omnipresent. Even if you are cautious all day long, how can you prevent someone who is determined to harm you?

Cang Boyi didn't want Ye Xingchen to be worried and frightened all day long after being with him.

So, he didn't say the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

He only hopes that Ye Xingchen can be safe and happy.

"I just want to say that not all men are like Brother Yao." Cang Boyi explained.

"Oh." A hint of disappointment flashed across Ye Xingchen's eyes.

[I thought the Regent wanted to confess his love to me. ]

【It turns out that I was overthinking. 】

[Hey, doesn't the Regent like me? ]

Cang Boyi's handsome eyebrows were furrowed into a frown. Of course he liked Xingchen, but he couldn't tell her openly.

Thinking about his broken body, he wondered what would happen if something happened to Xingchen one day and he was left alone.

So, he pretended not to hear Ye Xingchen's thoughts.

It's not that he doesn't want to, but that he can't.

"You've been tired for so long, why don't you take a nap?" Cang Boyi said.

"Okay." Ye Xingchen was indeed tired. He leaned back, closed his eyes, and fell asleep in a short while.

Listening to her shallow breathing, Cang Boyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Cang Boyi swore in his heart that one day he would confess his feelings to Xingchen openly.

When the carriage returned to the capital, the driver sent the Zhou family directly back home, and Yan Tianming also went home.

"Regent, it's time for me to go home. I've been out for so long, my parents must be worried sick." Ye Xingchen said.

"Okay." Cang Boyi asked people to park the carriage in an empty alley.

In this way, no one will know that Ye Xingchen is connected with him.

Ye Xingchen got off the carriage, and the little boy followed him and headed straight for the Ye family.

The servant at the door was overjoyed when he saw Ye Xingchen coming back: "Madam, Master, the young lady is back."

When the Ye family heard the noise, they all ran out, extremely excited.

"Xingchen, it's great that you're back. I was so worried about you." Mother Ye's eyes were red with excitement.

"Girl, it's great that you are safe and sound. It's thanks to the Regent that he is so capable. He really saved my daughter." Ye's father agreed.

"We really have to thank the Regent for this." Boss Ye exclaimed.

"It's good that you're back." Ye Lao San said.

"Mom and Dad, let me introduce you. This is my new apprentice. His name is-------" Ye Xingchen introduced the little boy, only to find out that he didn't even know his name.

"What's your name, kid?"

The little boy looked at Ye Xingchen with an embarrassed look: "Master, can I not tell you?"

"Why?" Ye Xingchen was puzzled.

The little boy curled his lips and said, "Because my former master gave me the name Goubuli!"

"Why is there such a strange name?" Ye's mother asked in confusion.

“Because my former master said that when I was a child, I was thrown into a manure pit. That person must have wanted to drown me, but I was lucky. The manure pit froze in winter and I floated on it.

Then my former master passed by and saved me. But he said that I smelled very bad at the time, covered in feces. A hungry dog ​​passed by me, but ignored me and turned around and ran away.

So my former master gave me this name, Goubuli. When I grew up, I asked him to change my name, but he refused, saying that this cheap name was easy to raise. "The little boy explained.

Mother Ye felt very distressed when she heard this: "What a poor child, since you are Xingchen's apprentice, you will be a member of our Ye family in the future.

"Goubuli" is not a good name. Let me change it for you. Let's call it Fulai. Fulai means good fortune. How about that?"

The little boy was overjoyed when he heard it: "This name is much better than Goubuli. I will be called Fulai from now on."

"Yes, Fulai is so cute with his chubby face. After you come to the Ye family, you should treat this place as your own home. Eat and drink as you please, and don't be polite." Ye's mother said with concern.

"Thank you, Auntie." Fu Lai was extremely grateful.

"Haha, Fulai is really sensible. What do you like to eat? I'll ask the housekeeper to prepare it immediately," asked Ye's mother.

"Auntie, I'm not picky about food. I eat everything. It would be even better if I could have some meat." Fu Lai smiled naively.

"This is easy. Butler, prepare some more meat dishes so we can celebrate tonight."

"Yes, ma'am."

In the evening, the Ye family gathered together, eating, drinking and chatting, and they were very happy.

Ye's mother kept picking up food for Fulai and she liked this little guy very much.

Fulai's mouth was full and he said thank you incoherently. He looked like a little squirrel, very cute.

Ye Xingchen ate heartily: "Home-cooked food is still the best."

"Daughter, are you starving in the Regent's Palace?" asked Ye's father.

"Of course not, it's just that I've been eating home-cooked meals for more than ten years, so I'm more familiar with them." Ye Xingchen explained.

"Dad, you're overthinking it. How could the Regent let his sister starve?" Ye Xiaosha curled his lips.

"Fifth brother is right." Boss Ye agreed.

"The Regent is very good to me, don't worry, Dad and Mom." Ye Xingchen comforted, and when he looked up, he saw his third brother sitting diagonally opposite him.

There was a cloud of black air above his head, and it looked like something bad was about to happen, and his complexion did not look very good.

"Third brother, is there something bothering you?" Ye Xingchen asked subconsciously.

Ye Lao San frowned slightly, then comforted him: "Third brother, it's okay. It's rare for you to come back today, so celebrate well."

"We are a family. Third brother, you are being so formal. If you have any difficulties, just tell us and we will face them together as a family." Ye Xingchen pretended to be angry.

"Third brother, what's the matter? Tell me now." Ye's mother looked over.

Ye Lao San hesitated and finally said, "Xia Lan wants to break off the engagement with me."

"What? The Xia family wants to cancel the engagement. Why?" Ye's father asked in shock.

The Ye family and the Xia family were old friends and had a very good relationship. It just so happened that Ye Laosan and Xia Lan were of similar age and got along very well. Seeing this, the two families decided on the marriage.

In half a year, it would be the wedding day, why did you suddenly cancel the engagement?

Ye Lao San looked disappointed: "This is my fault. I have no ability and I am incompetent. I have taken the palace examination for three years but didn't even get a rank. That's why Xia Lan is so disappointed in me."

The Ye family was immediately furious: "She actually despised my son. When the Xia family was in trouble, everyone distanced themselves from the Xia family. Only my Ye family stood firm and helped the Xia family return to the past. How could they be so heartless? They are really ungrateful."