When she got closer, Su Yu finally saw Xiao Yuan’s appearance.
After seeing the real Xiao Yuan, she realized how shallow the poems describing his looks in books were, and the portraits in the museum didn’t capture his essence at all.
The true appearance of Xiao Yuan is indescribable.
Expressions such as "face like jade", "a gentleman like jade", "stranger like jade", and "peerless young master" do not fully depict him.
Xiao Yuan’s appearance is genuinely refined and noble, yet inherently carries an unmatched majesty that makes people want to worship him just by standing there.
In her ti, Su Yu also had idols she fervently followed. The celebrity she once adored was considered top-tier in appearance in the entertainnt industry, but when compared to Xiao Yuan, it was simply not worth ntioning.
Su Yu’s heart began to beat faster and faster.
It was at this mont that she truly understood what is ant by love at first sight.
She bit her lip and made up her mind even more resolutely that she would strive to beco a mber of Xiao Yuan’s harem.
Xiao Yuan felt a gaze constantly watching him, but he didn’t pay much attention. He talked with i Boqing for a while and then t i Zhiyuan before urging everyone to move on.
He said to i Boqing, "Master, ever since the lady sent you a letter, she has been helping you settle the residence. At this mont, she is probably leading the girls from our ho to arrange your house, so you must take a good look when you get there."
"Alright."
i Boqing nodded with a smile.
With Xiao Yuan leading, the i family people finally reached Nanyi Prefecture City after traveling for a few more days.
Upon entering the city, i Boqing imdiately felt the difference here.
Yangzhou is very prosperous, but now, this forr border town of Southern Yi seems even more prosperous than Yangzhou.
What caught i Boqing’s attention the most was the road here.
The roads here crisscross, whether major roads or small paths, are paved with cent and are smooth and clean, looking spotless.
Then there are the commoners here.
The citizens in the city wear neat clothing without any visible patches. There are many people on the streets, yet everyone seems especially polite, and most walk around with smiles on their faces.
The people here have a unique vitality not found elsewhere, as if... as if everyone carries a beautiful hope for the future, unlike the numb expressions of the citizens in many places they passed through along the way.
i Boqing nodded in approval upon seeing all this: "Excellent, excellent, Nanyi Prefecture’s reputation is truly deserved."
The more he traveled and observed, the more astonishing it beca to i Boqing.
He profoundly realized Xiao Yuan’s capabilities and ambition.
By this ti, i Boqing’s heart gradually leaned toward Xiao Yuan’s side.
The chaos and the hardship endured by the people along the journey had deeply moved him, and upon witnessing the clear governance and peaceful lives of the people in Southern Yi, he couldn’t help but wish for an earlier end to the war.
To unify the entire nation under Xiao Yuan as soon as possible and let people everywhere live like the people of Southern Yi, how good that would be.
On the road, i Boqing also lanted with his disciple Zhang He, "The sooner the war ends, the less suffering there will be for the people."
Zhang He was also quite moved.
He thought, maybe after settling down, he should send letters to his few close friends and invite them to settle in Southern Yi.
Upon reaching East City, Xiao Yuan led everyone to a three-courtyard residence.
At the entrance of the residence, as soon as i Boqing got off the carriage, he saw Anning and a group of children waiting to welco him.
"Master."
Seeing i Boqing, Anning quickly stepped forward to support him: "You’ve finally arrived, now that you’re here, I can finally feel at ease."
i Boqing sighed, "Alright, alright, now you can feel at ease. Going forward, you’re no longer without family support."
With these words, Anning’s tears began to fall: "Yes, that’s why I’ve been eagerly waiting for you and Aunt to co. With your backing, no one would dare bully your Miss Ning."
At this ti, Mrs. i also got off the carriage, smiling at Anning: "When we left for Yangzhou, Miss Ning wasn’t married yet, and in the blink of an eye, the children have grown so much."
Anning quickly called over the children to pay respects to i Boqing and Mrs. i.
Su Yu, who was beside Mrs. i, also ca to greet Anning and quietly observed her appearance.
Upon seeing Anning, her heart began to feel uneasy.
She originally thought that, given Anning’s rural background, she would be a sowhat coarse and plain-looking woman, but she didn’t expect Anning to be so beautiful.
Her features were delicate, her beauty elegant, her deanor calm and serene, and her re smile made people feel like a gentle spring breeze.
Most importantly, Anning’s skin was incredibly good, so fair that it seed to glow, and her skin was delicate, smooth, and hydrated—to think she’s in her thirties, yet her skin appeared even better than hers at rely a teenager.
Su Yu beca sowhat vexed and slightly resentful.
Anning led Mrs. i into the courtyard while i Boqing and Xiao Yuan laughed and talked their way inside.
After entering the house, Anning promptly arranged for a al to be served to welco the i family and wash away their travel weariness.
After dinner, they stayed for a little longer, and then Xiao Yuan and Anning bade farewell and quickly left with the children.
The i family, tired from the journey, naturally needed to clean up and rest once there were no more guests.
Returning ho, Anning first inquired whether anything had happened to Xiao Song along the way, and after hearing about the journey, she sent Xiao Song to rest.
After Xiao Song left, Xiao Hui ca into the room.
She carried a tray of snacks with her: "Mother, these are the snacks Yun’er and I just made. Please have a taste."
Anning took a piece of walnut crisp and took a bite: "Hmm, this is delicious—fragrant, sweet, and crispy, lting softly in the mouth."
Xiao Hui smiled: "I’m glad you think so, Mother. Yun’er also sent so to Father and Uncle."
She poured a cup of tea for Anning and handed it over before sitting down: "Mother, did you see the girl following behind Mrs. i today?"
Anning nodded: "I did."
Xiao Hui whispered, "I noticed that girl seed to have... I initially thought I was mistaken, but observing closely, her expression when looking at Father was unusual, I’m worried she might cause trouble."
Anning took a sip of tea and put down the cup: "Don’t worry, she can’t easily co out from the inner house. Your father is busy with work and won’t et her, even if she wanted to cause trouble, she wouldn’t succeed. Besides, your father has no interest, the more she tries, the more annoying she becos."
Seeing her mother was aware, Xiao Hui didn’t say any more.
As she left the room, intending to go to the west courtyard, she ran into Xiao Song.
"Brother."
Xiao Hui greeted him.
Xiao Song smiled and took Xiao Hui to a spot under a tree to the side: "Huihui, what were you talking about with mother?"
Xiao Hui shook her head: "Nothing much, just had mother taste the snacks we made. Brother, would you like to eat so? You can get more from the kitchen, there’s plenty left."
Xiao Song waved his hand: "No need, I’m not particularly fond of that. I prefer eating at, not those sweet and sticky things. Huihui, I... has mother ever ntioned my marriage?"
When Xiao Song asked this, his face turned bright red.
Xiao Hui laughed: "No, mother said we’re still young and not to worry about it yet. Why, do you want to get married, Brother?"
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