Ch79: Can We Adopt A Child

Han Tingxuan did not immediately ask Mo Yanzhi what he heard. Instead, he asked him to continue listening.

Mo Yanzhi nodded. On the other side, Dongfang Hui had spoken a lot with Nangong Yu, but there was no discussion about the affairs in the government. Mostly because Nangong Yu was not interested.

The two of them were talking about some scandals between the families, as well as the actions of a certain family member.

The two of them gossiped about everything, then they talked about where to go for fun.

Yanzhi listened carefully and didn't miss out on anything.

Since his husband asked him to do so, he had to do his best.

At this moment, the two of them almost wrapped it up when Nangong Yu suddenly asked, "Hui, do you have someone you want to marry?"

Dongfang Hui suddenly paused and put down the chopsticks in his hand.

Nangong Yu sighed softly. "Even though Grandfather, father, daddy loves me, they disagree with my idea of being single for the rest of my life. However, I am not into anyone. It's true."

Dongfang Hui pursed his lips and didn't speak.

Nangong Yu looked at Dongfang Hui and replied, "Hui, you told me that you have someone you like. If that's the case, why don't you marry?"

"I don't want to talk about this." Dongfang Hui said.

Nangong Yu pouted. "You have been avoiding this question. The person you like... is it that impossible? Is he someone from your family's political enemy?”

Then, Nangong Yu thought of a lot of possible men in his mind. But he didn't think they were possible the next moment. He had never seen Dongfang Hui being close to any men before!

Dongfang Hui gently closed his eyes, a rare bitterness on his face. "We are impossible."

"Come on. Cheer up," Nangong Yu couldn't help but feel sad when he saw Dongfang Hui’s bitterness. "It's all my fault. I won't ask anymore."

Dongfang Hui shook his head gently. "It's not your fault. It is just I fell in love with someone I shouldn't love."

"Hui," Nangong Yu walked to Dongfang Hui and gently pulled him into his arms. "Who exactly is the person you like? How can he make you so sad?”

Dongfang Hui shook his head. "Sorry, I really can't say it."

Nangong Yu sighed. "Fine. I got it. I won't ask anymore. Don't be sad. Since you shouldn’t love that person, then stop loving him. Just find someone else that you can love. "

"Haha," replied Dongfang Hui with a bitter smile and stood up. "How can it be so easy?" Love is not something that you want to take it back so easily.

Nangong Yu sighed too. "Forget it, let's go back."

"Mmm, let's go back," Dongfang Hui nodded.

After both of them left, Mo Yanzhi opened his eyes and said, "They're gone."

Han Tingxuan also heard at the door and nodded. "Left?"

"Yes," Mo Yanzhi nodded and Han Tingxuan quickly pulled him over. "Eat quickly, it's cold."

Mo Yanzhi was not hungry, so he stopped eating after a few bites. He didn't eat much for lunch because he didn't have an appetite.

Han Tingxuan was not hungry. Since Mo Yanzhi didn't want to eat, he stopped eating.

"Yanzhi, let's go."

Mo Yanzhi nodded. The restaurant was a good place to talk about some private things. They’d better go home.

The two quickly arrived home, and Shadow Four came over to send news saying that Yang Shuo was here.

Han Tingxuan nodded and said to Shadow Four, "Tell him to meet me at the same place tomorrow morning."

After Shadow Four left, Han Tingxuan pulled Mo Yanzhi into the room.

Then, Mo Yanzhi said everything he heard, nothing left from the beginning to the end.

Han Tingxuan touched his chin. "Nangong Yan and Sun Qili... Well, maybe we can make use of this."

Mo Yanzhi blinked. "How do you want to use it?"

"Well, I haven't thought about it yet. However, if Nangong Yan and Sun Qili are involved in a scandal, Nangong Yan is not the main branch of the Nangong family. I guess it will be beneficial for us to make the Nangong family and the Sun family hold a grudge against each other."

The Nangong family had remained neutral for over a hundred years because they had the qualifications to be neutral.

It would be the worst if the Nangong family and Sun family were to be together. But he did not believe that the Nangong family wouldn't be that stupid. They didn't know that Tian Yuexi wouldn’t live long.

If a large family like the Nangong family was to be together with the Sun family, it would upset the Emperor. They would not be stupid to do so.

Therefore, no marriage had happened between the three great clans, even if it was a son from a concubine.

Furthermore, since Nangong Yan had been mentioned by Dongfang Hui and he was also Nangong Yu's cousin, it meant that he was quite important in the Nangong family.

It was indeed a joke if Nangong Yan and Sun Qili would be together. After Sun Qili was just a son of a sex partner.

In Heavenly Empire, especially among the big families, the family background was particularly important when it came to marriage.

Mo Yanzhi looked at Han Tingxuan and nodded. "Is there anything you want me to do?"

Han Tingxuan thought for a moment and said, "Nanggong Yu and Dongfang Hui could be our friends. If they come to visit as they said, you should be friends with them."

Mo Yanzhi nodded.

Han Tingxuan touched his chin again. "Dongfang Hui has a crash. That person might have something wrong with his family background, which is why they can't be together. It would be better if we know whom he likes. How about this? If you have a chance to get along with Dongfang Hui, you don't have to pry. You just need to observe him and mention as many people as possible to see who he responds the most to.”

Mo Yanzhi was confused. "Why do you want to know who he likes?”

"Haha," Han Tingxuan laughed. "Dongfang family has no flaws at all, like the Nangong family. Yanzhi, your big brother doesn't have any evidence against them. If we know some of the inside stories,  the inside story that their family doesn't let outsiders know, it would be easier for us to take control of the situation.”

Mo Yanzhi memorized Han Tingxuan's words. "Got it, I'll do it."

"You don't have to be too anxious," Han Tingxuan kissed Mo Yan's chin. "My male wife has done very well. Take it slow."

Mo Yanzhi shook his head. "No, I know too little."

Because of his experience since he was a child, he didn't learn much. It was also because of his master Shifu who taught him to read. However, he didn't spend much time with his master Shifu. In this regard, he was far worse than Han Tingxuan.

Now, his identity had changed greatly, which made him devoid of something.

This was his weakness. In his residence these days, he had tried his best to learn more knowledge and understand more about the various forces in the City of Capital, but it was too short and what he learned was far from enough!

Thankfully, he was the noble prince who had the right to accept and reject visits from outside.

Furthermore, no one would dare to embarrass him face to face.

However, his goal was to stand at the same height as his husband, hoping that he could help his husband, so he was still very dissatisfied with his current situation.

Therefore, every time his husband gave some opinions, he would listen carefully, so that he could improve himself. That was what he was doing right now.

"Yanzhi, you don’t have to go to tomorrow’s morning meeting. Big Brother is going to officially carry out the publication of the wheeled plow. We will get the credit. However, some suborn conservatives will not agree to the policy so easily, even if it is beneficial to the people because they will only think of their interests. You don't have to go tomorrow. You should enroll directly in the Ministry of Army. Don’t go to work too early. You are the noble prince, so you don’t have to talk to everyone. All you need to do is to observe everything and everyone. That’s all you should do now.”

Mo Yanzhi nodded. "Okay."

"The Minister of Ministry of Army Wang Yi is a very experienced and cunning official. If you can get him liked you, you will work smoothly in the Ministry of Army. But as cunning as he is, as your big brother said, he is not an easy person to get along with. I bet he was not easy to please. You just have to pay extra attention to him and respect him.”

Then, Han Tingxuan took out a list of names.

"Yanzhi, let me tell you who are our people in the Ministry of Army. You can't get too close to these people. On the contrary, it is necessary to pick on them when needed."

Mo Yanzhi blinked, "To confuse others?"

"Yes!" Han Tingxuan kissed his lips. "My male wife is so smart."

Mo Yanzhi shook his head speechlessly. "Anyone can think of it."

"Nonsense!" Han Tingxuan disagreed. "Not everyone can think of it. Only smart people can."

Mo Yanzhi smiled and said lightly, "Can Empress Yun think of it?"

"Huh? Him?" Han Tingxuan nodded seriously. "He can, for sure."

Mo Yanzhi's fist was slightly clenched, but there was a relaxed smile on his face. "You think highly of him because he is also a smart person?"

Han Tingxuan pursed his lips. "He is indeed smart and very smart."

Mo Yanzhi slowly lowered his eyes, feeling a little bitter.

Han Tingxuan continued, "Yanzhi, you are no match for him. In the future, try not to be alone with him. It would be for the best if you stop talking with him.”

Mo Yanzhi was stunned and raised his head abruptly. "What?"

Han Tingxuan frowned and said softly, "I don’t know why. But Yanzhi, I have a great sense of judging people. Empress Yun is a very smart person. He is so smart that he makes all of us have to like him, including your big brother. It was not easy to make it possible. But his eyes… "

Han Tingxuan thought of a word. “Not honest."

Mo Yanzhi was shocked. Han Tingxuan thought that Mo Yanzhi was dissatisfied with him badmouthing his sister-in-law. He sighed. "I also know that I have a suspicion of slandering him for no good reason. Therefore, I didn't say anything to your big brother. Yanzhi, you are my male wife. I don't want you to be taken advantage of or deceived by someone without knowing. Consider it as one of my unreasonable requests. Don't get too close to Yun Rou.”

Yun Rou did very well, actually too well. He had perfect manners, appropriate jokes and he was very gentle and kind, at least that was what he showed and what he wanted people to see.

However, who was Han Tingxuan? He was the owner of two entertainment companies in the 21st century! Therefore, he was very familiar with the acting industry. He knew many actors.

He had seen their acting skills when he supported a few acting stars.

One of them taught him how to see if one was sincere or acting.

That was to look at people's eyes. It was a bad idea to tell from facial expressions which could be acted. But eyes never lied.

When a real actor is practicing his acting skills, the first thing he had to practice was his eyes!

When people can see the expression you want to express from the depths of your eyes, then you succeed!

He was surprised at first sight when he saw Yun Rou. It wasn't because of his beauty. Because he did not think Yun Rou was beautiful at all.

He liked Mo Yanzhi who was so handsome. If a man was as beautiful as a woman, why did he just like a woman?

He was surprised the first time he saw Yun Rou was because although Yun Rou was smiling and his eyes were smiling gently, the smile did not come from the depth of his eyes!

His acting skills were not good enough!

He thought he had misread the first time, so he looked at it seriously twice.

He was sure when he was at the lunch table. Yun Rou had never gone for the bitter melon. It could be seen that he didn't like the dish. Han Tingxuan deliberately picked up the dish and saw the disgust flashing across Yun Rou's eyes.

However, Yun Rou thanked him with a smile.

Therefore, he confirmed that Yun Rou was acting. It was true that he was very smart but too smart. Apart from him, Mo Yanzhi and Tian Yuexi felt very good about him.

Most importantly, he was the daddy of the crown prince!

Therefore, Han Tingxuan could only tell his male wife not to get too close to him!

Because he knew that it was impossible that they would never see each other.

Yanzhi was relieved when his husband told him very seriously that he should get close to Yun Rou.

His husband put on guard against Yun Rou. He did not like Yun Rou.

This was a huge misunderstanding!

“Yanzhi?” When Mo Yanzhi was staring at him blankly, Han Tingxuan called his attention.

Mo Yanzhi came back to his senses and hurriedly asked, "Is there a problem with him?"

Han Tingxuan shook his head. "It's not that there's anything wrong with him. It's just that his nature might not be the same as him. Look. You like him very much, and your big brother likes him. Anyway, don't be too close to him. But he is the daddy of the crown prince after all. You must have many interactions in the future. You are both she-men. That's why I said that you should try not to be with him alone. Thankfully, this was the first time you met today. He didn't mean to pry. Otherwise, I believe you will give him the answers he wants.”

Han Tingxuan thought for a moment before continuing, "Actually, I don't know if I should tell you this. If you show your vigilance or not as gentle as this time, he will be suspicious."

Mo Yanzhi shook his head. "Hubby, don't worry. I won't let him see me through."

Han Tingxuan laughed. "Good for you! However, that person is really smart. It's good for you to be yourself. If you do it deliberately, it will instead cause unnecessary trouble.

Mo Yanzhi nodded and smiled. "I thought you might like she-men like him because you stared him for so long and so carefully."

Han Tingxuan was speechless for a moment, then he suddenly remembered how strange his male wife was on the street. He said, "Aren't you jealous on the street?"

Mo Yanzhi blushed.

Han Tingxuan was surprised by the answer he got. However, when Yanzhi was jealous, he was so handsome! Then he kissed him on the lips.

Mo Yanzhi closed his eyes and welcomed Han Tingxuan's kiss.

Han Tingxuan got so excited that his hands started to reach somewhere else. However, there were too many things to do. Furthermore, they had to prepare for the morning court tomorrow, so Han Tingxuan had to stop.

His voice was a little hoarse. "Yanzhi, let’s continue later in bed. Now I still have work to do."

Mo Yanzhi blushed. "Hubby, what do you think of Zhuoyou?"

"Very good," Han Tingxuan was confused. "What's wrong?"

"Perhaps we can adopt one of Big Brother’s children if he has a few more.” Mo Yanzhi said in a very low and shy voice.

Han Tingxuan froze there.