Chapter 323 Liu Yihua Jiao

Chapter 323 Liu Yihua Jiao

Yan Yu's eyes were pleasant and his expression was relaxed.

"We haven't known each other for long..."

As he spoke, he pretended to walk closer nonchalantly, put his arms around her slender waist, looked down at her, and smiled.

"If we are really husband and wife, why have we been patient for more than 20 years? Late at night, with willows and flowers blooming, I will not be polite."

Ning Yunxi quickly broke free from his arms and took two steps back shyly.

"Brother, please...don't behave improperly."

Now, Gao Jing felt even more embarrassed and couldn't help but pretend coughing to remind his master that there was someone standing here.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Yan Yu felt disappointed and stared at Gao Jing with a frown.

"What are you coughing for?"

Gao Jing lowered his head respectfully, not daring to be rude.

"Your Highness, my throat is a little dry."

Yan Yu said nothing more. He withdrew his gaze, relaxed his brows, and stared at the little sister infatuatedly.

"Speaking of which, regardless of the fact that they don't have a marriage certificate, your title of Madam Xu is actually not legitimate, because Leng Man has no imperial decree."

Ning Yunxi sorted out her thoughts and regained her composure.

"really?"

Yan Yu returned to the throne, sat down, and gestured for them to take their seats.

"Everyone with a rank is registered. Civilians are recorded in the Tinghetai, and officials are recorded in the Yinsitai. I checked and found that she does not have an imperial edict, so, in reality, she can only be called Miss Leng. Even if the marriage certificate is signed, she can only be called Lady Leng."

"In theory, given how much the emperor values ​​me, as long as Lord Xu makes a request, whether it's a marriage certificate or an imperial decree, Leng Man will not be left without any status at all."

"To sum up, Lord Xu is not deeply in love with his wife."

Ning Yunxi sat back and while speaking, her eyes slowly turned to Gao Jing.

"The Xu family is complicated, and the backgrounds of Miss Xu and Mr. Xu are also suspicious. It would be great if we could collect the emperor's things and confirm their relationship."

Feeling her gaze, Gao Jing turned his head to confirm, and then his face turned into one of horror.

"Does the princess think that I have great powers? Or do you intend to use the power of the Supervisory Office to confront the Copper Affairs Office head-on?"

Ning Yunxi realized later that she had said something wrong and smiled awkwardly.

"If that's the case, it's a bit difficult, isn't it?"

Gao Jing was extremely helpless and responded unhappily.

“It’s especially difficult!”

Yan Yu held up the teacup in his hand, but stopped in mid-air and quickly protected his wife.

"Why don't you be nicer? Why are you so mean to her?"

Gao Jing immediately became respectful.

"I know my mistake."

Yan Yu took a sip of tea and then waved her hand.

"The busy hours are over. You should pack up and go home."

Gao Jing stood up as he was told and bowed, but it was not a gesture of taking leave, nor was it an act of leaving.

"I have something else to report to you, shall I?"

Yan Yu nodded in agreement.

"You said."

Gao Jing narrated the story in detail based on his memory.

"I just went to the Xu residence and heard Madam Xu and Miss Xu talking about the Fourth Miss Ning..."

Hearing that it was about the fourth sister, Ning Yunxi listened attentively.

Gao Jing chose a corner of Xiaouju, waited for the opportunity and collected samples. Just as he was about to sit on the steps, he saw Leng Man walking hurriedly towards him.

Xu Yingyuan took a few steps to greet them respectfully, and helped her mother into the yard, with a hint of complaint in her words.

"I have waited for a long time, and my mother finally returned home. I wonder where she went?"

Leng Man looked around, confirmed where the servant on night duty was, waved her sleeves to send him away, and then answered.

"The emperor summoned me to the palace and asked me to listen to "Washing Willows" again, saying that it was to make up for the displeasure I suffered last time."

Thinking that there was no one around, Xu Yingyuan's words and actions became more casual.

"I think it was Ning Jiewei's first broadcast. Father was worried that mother would cause trouble and ruin the important matters that father mentioned, so he summoned her to see him early to ensure that there would be no danger."

Leng Man also guessed the same thing. She sighed helplessly and naturally changed the subject.

"Speaking of Ning Jiewei's first broadcast, you inquired about the news today. What was the result?"

Thinking that the live broadcast might be related to the prince, Gao Jing followed and sat not far from the window, watching and listening quietly.

Xu Yingyuan walked into the front hall and closed the door, smiling disdainfully.

"The result, haha."

Leng Man took her seat first and looked at her daughter with a puzzled look on her face.

"Why are you laughing?"

Xu Yingyuan then took a seat and spoke of Ning Jiewei, sneering at every word she said.

"Ning Jiewei's original nature is turbid and unbearable. Our clever schemes are superfluous. What I saw today really opened my eyes. She doesn't need any guidance or calculations. She stands on the high platform by herself, and she is full of charm!"

"More than that, she's having fun with it."

Leng Man was immediately delighted when she heard this.

"Really? That would be great."

Seeing her mother's joy, Xu Yingyuan couldn't bear to spoil her mood, so she sighed silently and hesitated to speak.

"At first, I thought so, but..."

Sensing something was not right, Leng Man's brows turned slightly serious as she thought and guessed something.

"But what?"

"Could it be that she disguised herself too well, and the master is innocent and pure, so it is difficult for him to see the clues?"

Xu Yingyuan shook her head and reluctantly told the facts.

"My father not only saw it clearly, but was also extremely happy."

Leng Man picked up the pastry on the table, took a bite, and smiled again.

"It doesn't matter."

Thinking that her daughter might not understand the situation, she explained it patiently.

"If you are happy like this, it's like visiting a brothel, playing around for a while and then getting bored. How can you take her back home and make her your wife or concubine? Keeping her as a concubine is considered an honor."

Xu Yingyuan had no appetite for tea and snacks and looked gloomy and unhappy.

"In my opinion, father's intention is not this. He truly loves Ning Jiewei. As for the so-called important events in the court, it's just an excuse."

Leng Man's smile remained, but there was a hint of doubt on her face.

“How come you see?”

Xu Yingyuan's brows were frowning, and there was still contempt in her eyes.

"After the live broadcast ended, my father went to the guest room and met Ning Jiewei. I hid in the alley and heard their conversation clearly..."

As she narrated, she sneered; when she finished narrating, she snorted in dissatisfaction.

"Hmph, mother, listen to what father said. How ridiculous! It's ridiculous that we have made many plans. Even if the plan is implemented, the result will be the same. Father cherishes her like a treasure. No matter how she shows off, she is pure and innocent."

Leng Man's smile disappeared completely and she slammed the table.

“It’s really infuriating!”

"The master clearly told me that this was only for official business and not for personal reasons. How could you have the heart to deceive me for her?"

A bitter smile appeared on Xu Yingyuan's lips.

"My father cheated on me, this is more than that?"

Leng Man's heart was shocked, and there seemed to be anger in her eyes.

"Anything else?"

Xu Yingyuan felt powerless and somewhat disappointed, and reminded in a deep voice.

"I remember my mother relayed something to me, and my father agreed that when Ning Jiewei came into the mansion, my mother would still be the legal wife, and she would be the concubine."

Leng Man was startled, her expression filled with anger and disbelief.

"Are you lying to me too?!"

Xu Yingyuan was dejected, and amidst her sadness, she felt more pity for her mother.

"How could he bear to let his beloved be wronged?"

Leng Man's rage was so intense that it was unbearable and deafening.

"What does he want to do? Is he really going to divorce me?!"