Feeling lost and helpless, I felt guilty.
Seeing this, Yuan Yin also noticed Qi Yanshang's emotions. Qi Yanshang was actually at a loss because of what Qi Yuan had done.
It seems there's still one thing wrong with the rumors. This young master Qi isn't indifferent at all; he's just not showing his emotions.
So Yuan Yin had no choice but to use the same words she had used five years ago to comfort Qi Yanyun, to comfort this half-brother:
“The matter of the previous generation has been resolved, and Mother has never blamed anyone. Besides, Qi Yuan’s fault has nothing to do with you, my brother, or even Madam Qi. My brother has been very good to me and has helped me a lot, and Madam Qi has also spent a happy time with my mother. That is enough. Brother, you don’t need to worry about it. Does that mean you don’t like to acknowledge me as your sister?”
After explaining, Yuan Yin directly addressed Qi Yanshang as his elder brother, leaving Qi Yanshang even more at a loss.
He had always known about Princess Yuanyin. His mother had told him about those past events when he was old enough to understand. He was actually very empathetic, so he felt guilty towards the princess's family.
When his mother went to the capital to see the eldest princess, she wanted to take him with her, but he was too afraid to face her, so he stayed away from them.
Unexpectedly, the Princess's family are all extremely magnanimous people. They didn't blame Qi Yuanzhi's mistake on his mother, and even helped him adopt his younger brother. Now, they don't hold grudges and call him their elder brother...
He actually became Yuan Yin's older brother...
Qi Yanshang rarely showed his emotions, and he stammered out the title. He hurriedly explained to Yuan Yin, "Princess... Sister... How could you think like that? You are so good, how could I not like you?" His ears turned slightly red. "It's just a little... unexpected, and I'm still not used to it."
When Yuan Yin saw Qi Yanshang's appearance, so different from when they first met, she found it quite amusing and couldn't help but tease him, "Brother, do you talk to Sister Feng Li like this...?"
Upon hearing this, Qi Yanshang not only blushed, but his face also turned red. He hadn't expected that Yuan Yin had also seen through his relationship with Feng Li. He thought he had kept it a secret very well.
But then she became worried. If even Yuan Yin noticed it, then everyone else must have noticed too. What about His Majesty and her mother? Did they notice it as well?
Will it affect Feng Li's reputation?
Qi Yan remained silent for a long time, but Yuan Yin knew what he was thinking. "Brother, don't worry, go in quickly! Don't keep His Majesty waiting. I'll go back to the side hall first and wait for your good news."
Before he could react, Yuan Yin left with those words and walked away gracefully.
What good news?
Qi Yan was still unaware of what was going on, and slowly stepped into the hall.
Inside the hall, Chen Xiao had been waiting for him for thirty thousand years. He was now resting his chin on his hand, gazing out the window, and asking Xi Xi, "Are they still talking? We're all tired of waiting!"
"We're done talking, and he's already inside." After Xi Xi finished speaking, Chen Xiao put his hand down and pretended to be looking at a memorial with a serious expression.
Qi Yanshang was greeted by this scene of the emperor's diligent governance as soon as he entered.
He stopped three meters away from Chen Xiao and respectfully bowed to him, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Chen Xiao waved his hand, indicating that there was no need for formalities.
After a moment of silence, Chen Xiao couldn't help but ask, "Didn't the governor have something to discuss with him?"
Qi Yan was somewhat bewildered. He had nothing to say, so he could only honestly explain, "Your subject simply came with the Prime Minister."
Chen Xiao sighed, thinking to herself, "Ye Qi said that all those people outside were looking for her."
So Chen Xiao had no choice but to say, "Since the governor has nothing to discuss, I do have something to discuss with him."
Qi Yanshang was nervous inside. Did His Majesty want to talk about his relationship with Feng Li? But on the surface, he remained calm and said, "Your Majesty, please speak."
"About you and Qi Fengli..." Chen Xiao was interrupted by Qi Yanshang after only a few words.
Qi Yanshang knelt down with lightning speed and said, "It was all my doing that I seduced her, she has nothing to do with it!"
Chen Xiao: ......
Xi Xi: ......
What did she say? Did she sound blaming him? Chen Xiao began to doubt himself.
And what about Qi Yanshang, who was incredibly aloof during the talent show? What about Qi Yanshang, who was incredibly cold in Zhaoyang Palace? Why does he react so strongly to the mere mention of Feng Li's name?
I have to say, it's kind of adorable.
Chen Xiao walked over and helped Qi Yanshang up. "I don't think I said anything to blame you. Prefect, you don't need to kneel all the time. It hurts your knees."
After maintaining social distance from Qi Yanshang, he said, "I wanted to ask, what are your plans for the future with Qi Fengli?"
Qi Yanshang noticed that Chen Xiao's attitude towards the matter was good, and gradually felt relieved. After a moment of silence, he honestly answered Chen Xiao: "I don't know, but I will stay by her side until she dislikes me."
Hearing this satisfactory answer, Chen Xiao smiled. Remembering that Feng Li really wanted to get married, she asked, "Is the Prefect willing to marry her?"
"nature!"
He had thought about this question thousands of times in his mind, and when he heard Chen Xiao ask it, he blurted it out without even thinking.
But that's impossible.
Seeing a hint of sadness in Qi Yanshang's eyes, Chen Xiao dropped a bombshell: "In that case, I will personally bestow a marriage upon you."
"..What!?"
"What!?.."
Two voices rang out at the same time.
Upon hearing the second sound, Qi Yanshang suddenly looked up and gazed in the direction of the sound, his face full of surprise.
A graceful figure appeared behind the screen, and she quickly stepped out.
It is Qi Fengli.
It turned out that when Chen Xiao finished his court session, he had already instructed Ye Qi to invite Qi Ruyan and Qi Fengli together. When they arrived, Yuan Yin was still in the hall. Chen Xiao intended to resolve Fengli's matter, so he had the two of them stay behind the screen and wait for Qi Yanshang to come in.
Unexpectedly, Qi Yanshang and Yuan Yin bumped into each other at the door and chatted for a while.
The three people in the hall heard their conversation. Qi Ruyan's eyes even reddened slightly as she listened, and Chen Xiao and Feng Li comforted her.
Chen Xiao's words just now shocked the person involved, and Feng Li couldn't help but stand up.
Seeing Feng Li like this, Qi Ruyan also came out.
Qi Yan was still reeling from the surprise and astonishment of seeing Feng Li when he was once again shocked by the fact that his mother was also in this situation: Your Majesty, you really know how to do this!
As if sensing his thoughts, Chen Xiao, seeing that everyone had gathered, stopped keeping him in suspense and said to Feng Li, "I know about your relationship. If you want to get married, then get married. I'll help you clear up the rumors."
Qi Ruyan was naturally delighted to hear this. She had been worried about the two of them for several years. If these issues were resolved, and if she could see her old friend's daughter and her son openly and honestly in love, then she would have no regrets.
However, both parties involved were hesitant despite their joy. Although His Majesty's intervention could suppress the rumors, it would also affect His Majesty's reputation, and they did not want His Majesty to be subjected to unwarranted criticism.
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