Chapter 226 - 226: (Man Qing Is Puzzled
Five Years Later, She Bombarded the Palace with a Miniature Version of the Regent
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
âY-youâre the Prince Regentâs son?!â
Luo Zhen and Madam Lan were shocked.
At this moment, Feng Yili spoke up, confirming the matter. âHeâs indeed my son.â
Yu Yunxi also explained, âI gave birth to him when I was in Xinan. He was just reunited with his father recently.â
Luo Zhen and Madam Luo nodded in understanding. It seemed like the misunderstanding between Feng Yili and Yu Yunxi back then was quite deep, but fortunately, they seemed to have resolved it.
âHowever, this matter is so important. Why didnât Xiuran say anything?â
Luo Zhen turned around and glared at Luo Xiuran. Luo Xiuran scratched his head awkwardly.
âYou didnât askâ¦â
At this moment, Luo Xiuran finally noticed Qian Qingâs presence from the corners of his eyes. His eyes lit up, and his mood seemed to change immediately.
Sensing the change in her sonâs mood, Madam Lan turned around and saw Qian Qing getting out of the carriage. Her expression changed slightly.
âShe must be Second Miss Jian from back then⦠It seems like sheâs changed a lotâ¦â
Meanwhile, Luo Zhen saw Yu Yongnian and found the latter slightly familiar. He said, âThis isâ¦â
The little bun was very eager to make the introduction. He said, âMarquis Luo, heâs my uncle.â
âUncle?â
Realization finally dawned on Luo Zheng.
âHe must be the Third Young Master of the Yu family, General Yuâ¦â
Luo Zhen said with a smile, âAs it turns out, itâs General Yu. I didnât recognize you earlierâ¦â
âYu Yongnian greets Marquis Luo,â Yu Yongnian said, hurrying forward to pay his respects.
âYoung General Yu, thereâs no need to be so polite. Youâre an outstanding young talent of the imperial court. The Emperor often mentions you. If my son is half as capable as you, Iâll be extremely gratified,â Luo Zhen said, sighing at the end of his words.
âWhy did Father drag me into this?â
Luo Xiuran, who was standing at the side, was offended. In the end, he said,
âFather, we shouldnât let our guests stand at the door like this.â
Luo Zhen hurriedly said, âI apologize. Please come in.â
Soon after they entered Marquis Luoâs Residence, Yu Yunxi saw Liu Xiaolan and the others.
âDonât worry. Liu Xiaolan and Gao Shixuan are Yiliâs guests so I wonât neglect them,â Luo Xiuran said. Then, he snuck a glance at Qian Qing before he said, âAs for Sister Jianâ¦â
Luo Xiuran did not say that Jian Xin was Qian Qingâs sister so he would naturally treat Jian Xin well.
In the end, Luo Xiuran only said, âIâve already ordered the kitchen to prepare a meal. Please follow me.â
When they arrived at the dining hall, the servants began to serve the dishes.
At this moment, the little bunâs stomach suddenly growled loudly. He rubbed his stomach and smiled awkwardly as he said, âIâm sorry. My stomach was a little rudeâ¦â
Luo Zhen laughed, amused by the little bun. He went along with the little bun and said, âIt wonât be rude anymore after you eatâ¦â
Upon seeing this, Madam Lan glanced at Luo Xiuran and said in a low voice, âYour father really wants a grandchild. He even dreams about it. Itâs no wonder he likes the little heir of the Prince Regentâs Residenceâ¦â
The corners of Luo Xiuranâs lips twitched. He naturally knew that his mother was urging him to get married and have children. He wanted that too, but⦠his wife did not want him. He sighed inwardly and averted his gaze, pretending he did not hear his mother.
Madam Lan gestured for everyone to sit down as she said, âEveryone, please take a seat.â
Qian Qing was now Yu Yunxiâs maidservant, after all. She consciously walked to the back and stood there.
However, upon seeing this, Madam Lan said, âSecond Miss, no, it should be Miss Qian Qing now⦠Miss Qian Qing, there are so many seats. Come and sit with usâ¦â
Qian Qing furrowed her eyebrows slightly when she heard Madam Lanâs words. She could not future out the latterâs intention. After all, she still remembered that the latter hated her a lot five years ago.
Even Luo Xiuran could not help but look at Madam Lan in surprise.
âWhy do I feel like Mother has changed?â
Yu Yunxi turned around and said to Qian Qing, âQian Qing, since Madam Lan wants you to sit, you should sit.â
âYes, County⦠Princess Consort,â Qian Qing said, lowering her gaze as she took a seat at the end.
Madam Lan then shifted her gaze to Gao Shixuan and asked kindly, âMiss Gao, right? Have you gotten used to staying in the residence?â
âYes. Thank you for your hospitality, Madam,â Gao Shixuan replied in a docile manner.
Madam Lan smiled and nodded before she said, âI see that Miss Gaoâs etiquette is quite good. You must have come from a good family. I wonder if youâre married yet?â
As soon as Madam Lan finished speaking, several people turned to look at Gao Shixuan in unison.
Luo Xiuran asked through gritted teeth, âMother, what are you doing?â âDoes Mother want Gao Shixuan to be her daughter-in-law?
Not wanting his mother to expose his heart, Luo Xiuran quickly served tea to his mother and interjected, âMother, have some tea, have some teaâ¦â
At this moment, Liu Xiaolan hurriedly said, âI understand Madam Lanâs good intentions, but Little Junior Sister has already agreed to marry me.â
Liu Xiaolan sounded very anxious. It was as though he was afraid that if he did not speak up soon, Madam Lan would really introduce a man to Gao Shixuan.
Gao Shixuan chimed in, âThatâs right, Madam Lan. Thank you for your kindness, but Second Senior Brother and I have already agreed to get married.â âI see. So thatâs how it is. I was muddle-headed,â Madam Lan said with a sigh.
After that, everyone stopped chatting and ate quietly.
When they finished eating, Luo Zhen looked at Feng Yili and said seriously, âTo be honest, I invited you today not only to catch up, but also to discuss important matters of the imperial court with you.â
âImportant matters?â
Feng Yiliâs eyes flashed upon hearing this. He said, âPlease speak, Marquis Luo.â
âCan we talk in the study?â Luo Zheng asked solemnly. It seemed like the matter he wanted to discuss was not simple.
âOf course.â Feng Yili nodded.
Luo Zhen turned to Yu Yongnian and said, âGeneral Yu, if you donât mind, you can join us.â
Yu Yongnian nodded and quickly stood up.
Luo Zheng glanced at Luo Xiuran and said sternly, âXiuran, follow me.â
âOkay, okay.â
Luo Xiuran stood up and was forced to follow his father.
Soon, only the women, the little bun, and Liu Xiaolan were left.
Then, Madam Lan suddenly said to Yu Yunxi, âPrincess Regent, I would like to borrow someone from youâ¦â