Only this green, not disappointing the spring

Baili Nanqing had been feeling aggrieved for more than ten years, and now she could finally hold her head high. She was in a very good mood, and she was full of energy.

The two families were separated by a wall, so it was inevitable that they would see each other from time to time. So the day after the separation, she began to work on the moving.

She has purchased a lot of properties over the years, one of which is a summer residence located at the foot of Cuiwei Mountain.

Since Shangguan Chong was about to take up the position of principal of Qingxin Academy, they simply moved their family to that villa.

As for Shangguan Song who was working in the capital, in Baili Nanqing's words:

"You are not a child anymore, it is time to go out and start a family. Since you haven't started a family yet, you should start a career first!"

She chose a small house in the capital and gave him the title deed directly. From then on, Shangguan Song began to live alone. As for Shangguan Lan, he already had a special place to stay in the Imperial College, so he didn't have to worry about it.

The old man's stroke was treated in time and was not too serious. Later, Nan Rongyuanzhi brought Zhou Xiaonan to help with the treatment a few times, and then the care was handed over to the young apprentice.

Shangguan Qingyue naturally followed Xuanyuan Yan back to the Third Prince's Mansion.

One afternoon, she was in the glass room with her hands on her cheeks, looking at the flowers and sighing. Xuanyuan Yan, who was playing the zither leisurely beside her, keenly caught the sigh.

He placed his hands on the strings, and when the sound faded away, he asked:

"What's bothering you? Tell me about it."

"I am a little reluctant to leave my Panguiyuan."

The little girl didn't even turn her head back. She sat among the flowers, almost blending in with them.

Xuanyuan Yan laughed when he saw this. Her words were a bit incoherent, so he asked patiently:

"What does this mean? Could it be that Aunt Baili wants to sell that house?

As far as I know, she is a good businessman and is very good at making money. She would never sell the house if you were reluctant to do so."

The little girl turned around slowly, frowned and said:

"But my mother said that the house was too close to my second uncle's house and it was uncomfortable to live in. It would be better to sell it instead of leaving it vacant. I thought it made sense, but I just couldn't bear to part with my Pan Gui Yuan.

That yard is just what I like. It will be full of flowers this spring. I wonder how beautiful it will be!"

Xuanyuan Yan wanted to say that he would recreate the West Courtyard to look like the Pangui Courtyard, but he finally held back. Last time, he was too blunt and almost scared the little girl away. Now he could only take it step by step.

Then he thought for a moment and said:

"Since you feel uncomfortable, just find a way to drive him away."

Shangguan Qingyue found it funny.

"Your Highness, are you planning to use your power to oppress others? You absolutely cannot do this. If the court officials find you, wouldn't it ruin your reputation?

Since I couldn't bear to leave it, I just left the house vacant and went back to live there for a few days occasionally. As time went by, my feelings for the house faded."

Xuanyuan Yan did not continue the topic. He pointed to the piano table opposite.

"In that case, go wash your hands quickly. It's time to learn the piano."

……

Shangguan Qingyue thought that the matter was over, but she never expected that she would get the news from Baili Nanqing a few days later:

Shangguan Zheng was suddenly demoted and now became a seventh-rank county magistrate. In a few days, his whole family would have to follow him and leave their hometown to be sent to the local areas to serve as officials.

Fortunately, they went to Lingnan area, where the climate is pleasant, so the old lady did not suffer half her life.

It is said that someone paid a high price and bought Shangguan Zheng's house at a very fast speed. Because of this, Baili Nanqing sighed for a long time and kept saying it was a pity.

Shangguan Qingyue subconsciously thought of Xuanyuan Yan after hearing this.

So she left Shuiyunjian an hour earlier than usual, and before noon she rode her donkey Xiaohua back to the Third Prince's Palace.

It was not until she arrived at the East Courtyard that she was informed by the servants that a guest had come to the mansion.

She wanted to turn around and go back to her own west courtyard, but Qing Yi stopped her in time.

"Miss Qingyue, the master wants you to come in and have lunch with the guests at noon."

"Brother Qing, I wonder who is coming? Isn't it inappropriate for me to go in?"

She was very reluctant to meet strangers, especially the guests in the prince's mansion, who were all nobles whom she couldn't afford to offend. If she offended someone by accidentally saying the wrong thing or being impolite, wouldn't it be a disaster?

When Qing saw her frowning face full of reluctance, he couldn't help laughing.

"His Highness said that he agreed to meet the guest because of your honor, so naturally he had to ask you to join in the reception."

After hearing what he said, Shangguan Qingyue almost immediately guessed who was coming. Was it Miss Wang?

She no longer refused, and after the servant reported, she went straight to the hall. The first thing she saw was Wang Shuhua, who had obviously lost a lot of weight, and Nan Rongshu, who looked obviously unhappy.

She looked at Xuanyuan Yan and said with some dissatisfaction:

"Didn't Your Highness just say that we would have dinner together later? Why did you invite someone irrelevant here? You can't ask her to serve you dinner, right?"

Although Xuanyuan Yan had never told anyone about Shangguan Qingyue's identity, in her opinion, she was at most a concubine who warmed the bed. In that case, wasn't she just a servant?

A servant was naturally not worthy of eating at the same table with them.

Xuanyuan Yan's face instantly turned cold after hearing this. He waved to Shangguan Qingyue to sit next to him, and then said coldly:

"If Auntie doesn't want to, then you don't have to eat this meal, so as not to affect your appetite."

"Your Highness!"

Nan Rongshu looked at her nephew in disbelief. This was the first time she saw him defend someone so much! She stretched out her red nail-stained fingers and said with disgust:

"What's so good about this country girl that you should protect her like this? I'm your aunt, we are a family!"

Ever since it was confirmed that Xuanyuan Yan had injured his right leg and was destined to be disabled, Nan Rongshu's attitude towards him became a little more contemptuous, and he spoke to him without so many reservations.

A useless prince who had no hope of becoming the emperor and had long since lost the qualifications to participate in the struggle for imperial power was naturally no longer worthy of her compliments.

Even if this person is her nephew.

Wang Shuhua had never thought of this before. She strongly disagreed with her mother's aggressiveness, so she interrupted her and said:

"Mother, we are here to visit Cousin Yan, and everything else has nothing to do with us.

Since you don't want to, can we leave after my daughter finishes talking to my cousin?"

Her tone was full of pleading, and her eyes looked at her steadily as if reminding them of the agreement between mother and daughter.

Nan Rongshu snorted coldly and looked at Shangguan Qingyue with contempt.

"Second Miss Shangguan, please accompany me to the courtyard to enjoy the scenery.

My nephew's house has the most unique scenery in the whole capital, with evergreen flowers and trees all year round. You are lucky to be able to enjoy it every day."

Shangguan Qingyue was so angry that she almost laughed. This Madam Wang had never given her a good look since she came in, and she always spoke to her with a cold face. It was enough!

She was about to say no, but Xuanyuan Yan got there first.

"Qingqing can stay. My cousin is not young anymore, so we should be careful to avoid suspicion."

In fact, Wang Shuhua had already expected this.

Although her words were harsh in Xiangxue Village, her intuition was correct. Cousin Yan must have developed feelings for Miss Shangguan at that time!

She reached out and gently pushed her mother's arm, whispering:

"Mother, you promised your daughter."

Nan Rongshu was furious.

"Okay, okay, since you don't mind, why should I be the bad guy?"

She angrily waved away Wang Shuhua's hand that was grabbing her arm, stomped her feet hard, and turned to walk out the door.

Xuanyuan Yan signaled the servants to leave, and after the door of the hall was closed, he asked calmly:

"Cousin, feel free to say whatever you want to say. There are no outsiders here, and since my aunt has gone to the yard, she won't have the chance to hear it."

This means that it is absolutely impossible to eavesdrop.

At this time, Wang Shuhua still had her back to the two of them and did not turn around in a hurry. Just as Shangguan Qingyue looked puzzled, she saw her thin shoulders start to tremble.

"Miss Wang, you..."

Before she could finish her words, the person opposite her suddenly turned around and knelt on the ground with tears on his face.

She was obviously forbearing, and lowered her voice and cried:

"Cousin, save me!"

Xuanyuan Yan frowned.

"Cousin Shuhua, if you have anything to say, please say it nicely. If my aunt sees you like this, I won't be able to clear myself even if I jump into the river!"

Wang Shuhua just kept shaking her head, and tears fell onto the soft carpeted floor and soon disappeared without a trace.

Seeing that she wouldn't listen, Xuanyuan Yan had no choice but to look at Shangguan Qingyue and signaled her to help the man up.

Shangguan Qingyue walked over to her side, grabbed one of her arms with each hand, and almost lifted her up into the air. She half-pushed and half-dragged her to sit on a chair beside her, and consoled her:

"Miss Wang, if you have anything to say, please speak up. Since His Highness has agreed to meet you, he has no intention of standing idly by."

Xuanyuan Yan shook his head helplessly, but there was a smile in his eyes. It was very funny to think that such a petite girl had the strength of a man.