"It’s a deal!" An Ji said earnestly.
Oh my.
She was just being perfunctory, right?!
By saying she’s available, it ans she can claim to be unavailable anyti. Now, looking at An Ji’s determined gaze, she’s a bit embarrassed to deceive him.
An Youyou bit her lip and chose to ignore it.
She deliberately yawned, "It’s getting late, An Ji, you should head back and get so rest. I’m tired too. Oh, I ate too much tonight."
Then she mumbled as she walked into her own palace.
An Ji just watched An Youyou’s back, his gaze growing deeper.
...
The birthday banquet for Xie Qianyun’s tenth celebration swiftly arrived.
Everyone went to the General Mansion, except Xiao Luming.
Actually, Song Yanqing also invited Xiao Luming, but Xiao Luming, habitual in his rigidness, sent a birthday gift and didn’t go.
The others were seated in several carriages.
Anqi and An Youyou shared a carriage.
An Youyou couldn’t help but complain, "My brother truly is sothing else. He rarely gets a chance to leave the Imperial Palace, yet he chose not to go! He maintains his facade every day; doesn’t he find it exhausting?! Also, whose personality does he resemble?!"
"Actually, Luming has his reasons," An Ji quickly explained for Luming, "Luming took over Father’s administration at a very young age. Naturally, he had to appear mature to manage the many civil and military officials. If he showed any childishness, he’d be devoured by the officials. He had no choice. Over ti, it beca his habit."
An Youyou pursed her lips, of course aware of this reasoning.
In her heart, she certainly feels so pity for her brother, who essentially carried the burdens for their family from childhood!
"Today Luming isn’t here. It’s probably not that he doesn’t want to co; he would want to relax and join in the fun. He’s just worried that his presence might make the Pri Minister’s daughter’s birthday banquet too reserved. After all, when he’s present, everyone naturally holds him in the highest regard."
An Youyou nodded and involuntarily said, "Sister Anqi, I finally understand why my brother likes you so much, because you really understand him."
"Having grown up in the Imperial Palace with Luming, naturally, I understand him better."
"Have you really not considered my brother?" An Youyou asked.
Anqi shook her head, "I only have a sibling bond with Luming."
"Alright." An Youyou didn’t say more.
The two chatted about other topics as they arrived at the General Mansion.
Song Yanqing and Xie Ruotong led their precious daughter Xie Qianyun to greet them at the door.
Seeing their carriage arrive, they quickly stepped forward to personally lift the curtain, showing great respect, "Your humble servant greets the Supre Emperor, Empress Dowager, Your Highness Princess, Emperor of Beiyuan."
Saying so, they were about to kneel on the ground.
"Today is your happy occasion, so let’s keep the formalities simple." Xiao Jinxing stopped Song Yanqing.
Song Yanqing stood up straight.
An Ning’s attention was now focused on Xie Qianyun.
Xie Qianyun wore a pinkish-red outfit, her skin fair, her features lively and charming. Though she was only ten, still bearing so childishness on her face, it was easy to foresee that she’d grow into a great beauty.
She truly inherited all the best qualities of Song Yanqing and Xie Ruotong.
A single glance was enough to make one quite fond of her.
Xie Ruotong naturally noticed An Ning’s gaze and quickly pulled her daughter forward, "Quickly greet the Empress Dowager. When I gave birth to you, it was the Empress Dowager who assisted . The Empress Dowager was the first to hold you."
Xie Qianyun quickly clasped her fists, then suddenly realized that wasn’t the right way to salute, hurriedly changed to another thod, slightly curtsying, "Yun’er greets the Empress Dowager."
"Get up, quickly get up." An Ning took the initiative to pull up Xie Qianyun’s hand and exclaid, "Yun’er has grown so big and tall. When you were born, you were just a little thing. I still rember the day you were born, your father was outside, nearly wearing out his shoe soles. Then, when he saw you, he cried even louder than you."
"..." Song Yanqing stood awkwardly beside.
Such ancient and embarrassing mories were brought up so easily.
After it was ntioned, everyone present chuckled softly.
The key fact was that Anqi, An Youyou, and An Ji were all his students.
His dignity was nowhere to be placed.
Even his dear wife was laughing along.
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