Seeing Shen Tangning opening the letter, Chi Yan paused, then casually asked, "Is it from Liu Yifu?"
She slowly shook her head, her tone tinged with doubt: "It's the Fourth Prince's."
Chi Yan frowned, slightly annoyed: "Yan Jue? What letter did he write to you? Are you two that close?"
Everyone believed that Yan Jue died in the palace coup, but that was not the case.
Jiang Zhijing offered some condition that made Yan Mingyi relent and take Yan Jue away.
Shen Tangning was quite happy for him; he would rather be by her side than live in such a place.
Yan Jue likes Jiang Zhijing.
The fact that the other party wrote to her was truly unexpected. Shen Tangning opened the letter and read it, her expression somewhat strange.
What did the letter say?
Chi Yan couldn't help but be curious, but she noticed that Chi Yan's expression was slightly unnatural. Chi Yan folded the letter and said vaguely, "It's nothing serious."
Chi Yan chuckled and snatched the letter from her hand. Shen Tangning didn't stop him, only helplessly closing her eyes. Sure enough, not long after, she heard him cursing angrily:
"Is Yan Jue out of his mind? He actually made you call Liu Yifu back. He has hands and feet, can't he come back on his own?"
Chi Yan's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. If Yan Jue were in front of him now, the two might already be fighting.
Having finally gotten rid of his love rival, why would he create trouble for himself?
Moreover, Liu Yifu requested to go to the State of Qi himself.
After Yan Mingyi ascended the throne, he established a friendly alliance with the State of Qi and initiated a series of exchanges, sending envoys to each other's countries to learn from and share their experiences.
Such a spot is invaluable, and Jiang Zhijing specifically requested Liu Yifu, but she couldn't force him if he didn't want to.
Unexpectedly, Liu Yifu actually agreed.
Although it was immoral, Chi Yan was secretly delighted when he heard the news. He knew that Liu Yifu had not given up on Shen Tangning; he had just hidden his feelings deeper in his heart.
Chi Yan then began to talk about the relationship between the three of them with great interest: "Do you think Jiang Zhijing likes Liu Yifu? I felt something was off between them back in Daqing!"
He scratched his cheek. "But that black-hearted bastard Yan Jue definitely won't tolerate Liu Yifu! What a complicated love triangle!"
Shen Tangning looked up at him, somewhat speechless: "Why are you so gossipy?"
He looked over calmly: "You dare say you're not curious?"
Shen Tangning paused for a moment: "..."
Of course, I was also curious.
*
"What a terrible hand! I'm not playing anymore!"
Meng Lingxi turned her head away in a huff, her cheeks puffed out like a pufferfish.
She had terrible luck, and after arriving, she successfully took the last place from Shen Tangning. Meng Lingxi vowed not to be a gambler, but then she would eagerly come up to her again next time.
After all, Chi Yan's self-created "mahjong" was indeed addictive, and they were just playing for fun, with the stakes not being high.
If anyone dares to gamble, Lord Chi will be the first to stand up and "sacrifice family for the greater good."
Shen Tangning had a rare good day, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.
"What, lucky today?" Chi Yan leaned over and unceremoniously confiscated her "spoils of war," saying in a high-sounding tone, "Let me help you share the burden."
Shen Tangning glared at him and corrected him unhappily: "What do you mean by luck? This is skill!"
"..." Chi Yan couldn't bear to discourage her.
He had a reason for not letting them gamble: he was afraid that Shen Tangning would lose everything and come crying to him.
Under the eaves, Wen Yao stretched out her hand and exclaimed, "Oh my, it's snowing outside! Let's go have a snowball fight!"
"childish."
With a lazy sigh, Jiang Zhijing raised her bright little face and squinted her eyes.
Yan Mingyi nodded in agreement: "This kind of thing is more suitable for young people."
Jiang Zhijing suddenly changed her mind, stood up and walked outside: "Excuse me, I'm young too."
Yan Mingyi: "..."
Oh.
The courtyard was filled with laughter and joy; everyone was having a great time.
Liu Yifu stood under the corridor, silently watching a certain figure, a gentle light flickering in the depths of his eyes.
Shen Tangning held the snow in her hands, breathing out cold air, but her eyes were filled with a bright smile. She rarely smiled so heartily.
A soft voice drifted over from beside her: "If you like someone, go for it. It doesn't matter if you steal someone else's partner. Don't care about what others think."
The speaker was Yan Jue, who was wrapped in a thick cloak, his face as pale as snow, and he had the air of a sickly beauty.
Liu Yifu: "..."
Brother, this is going a bit too far and resorting to any means necessary.
Chi Yan gave a cold snort, stealthily approaching him, his tone filled with gritted teeth: "Yan Jue, shall we have a fight?"
Yan Jue raised an eyebrow slightly: "A gentleman uses words..."
Chi Yan grabbed his collar: "You're as cunning as a sieve, and you still have the nerve to call yourself a gentleman?"
"..."
"Stop playing, go wash your hands, and eat."
Gu Qingxu smiled at everyone and raised her hand to greet them.
Yan Huai squeezed her cold hand, his brows furrowing slightly. He took off his cloak and wrapped it around her: "It's so cold outside, why didn't you wear a cloak? You're a mother now, why don't you take care of yourself?"
Gu Qingxu gave birth to a girl who is now two years old. Her wet nurse is taking care of her and did not bring her today.
This hot pot meal was perfect for them, given their large group and lively atmosphere.
Inside the warm pavilion, everyone sat close together, their elbows occasionally bumping into each other. All those present were people of high status, but no one looked down on anyone else.
The atmosphere was lively, and everyone suggested raising their glasses for a toast. Jiang Zhijing raised an eyebrow and said, "What do you all want to say? I'll go first."
She chuckled slowly, a long-lost roguish glint in her eyes: "To have accompanied you on this journey, this life has not been in vain!"
Yan Mingyi said succinctly, "Don't get drunk; you have to attend court tomorrow."
Liu Yifu's gaze swept over everyone, seemingly without looking at anyone. He smiled slowly and calmly: "May your future be bright and your years filled with joy."
Shen Ci looked at Meng Lingxi beside him, his eyes shining: "I hope we can continue like this forever."
Yan Jue's gaze was casual and gentle: "Look at me, only look at me."
Chi Yan lazily rested his chin on his hand, hooking Tang Ning's finger under the table, earning her a shy and annoyed pout. He smiled, his eyes narrowing, and said out of the blue:
"My wish has come true."
...
Finally, it was Shen Tangning's turn. She subconsciously glanced at Chi Yan, only to find that he was also looking at her.
After a brief eye contact, she slowly curved her lips into a smile. Beside her were her close friends, family, and lover.
This is the best time and the most beautiful scenery.
She said softly, "Then I wish us many more years like this, and many more days like this."
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