Only this green, not disappointing the spring

Shangguan Qingyue looked back every few steps as she was led to the courtyard by Zhou Xiaonan and Xiao Shitou, feeling very guilty.

She had just agreed to have a secret relationship yesterday, could it be that her father and mother found out today? Just because she invited Xuanyuan Yan to her home for dinner?

Alas, plans really can't keep up with changes. She ran out quietly early in the morning because she was embarrassed, but she didn't expect to meet someone who would make things difficult for her.

By the way, why did His Highness show up so timely? It couldn't be that he discovered me right after I left, right?

Seeing that her sister's eyes were out of focus and obviously daydreaming, Zhou Xiaonan pouted in dissatisfaction.

She shook the other's arm and said:

"Sister, what are you thinking about? Since you went to the Third Prince's Mansion, we sisters haven't seen each other much. Don't you miss me?"

Little Stone quickly followed suit:

"That's right! I'm even more miserable. I haven't had the chance to go home since I went to Xinglin Academy!"

Shangguan Qingyue was pulled back to her thoughts, and she pinched the two's soft cheeks with amusement.

"Since you feel so wronged, why don't you stay here for a few days?"

Their eyes immediately lit up, but when they thought of their husbands and masters, they immediately became deflated.

"Ruoxi, you make it sound easy, but how can it be so easy to ask for leave? Our dean has a stern face all day long, and students have to take detours when they see him. I dare not ask for leave without a reason!"

Zhou Xiaonan continued:

"I'm not much better. My master is tired of staying in the capital and wants to finish the things at hand as soon as possible so that he can leave."

"You guys are leaving again? It's only been a short while..."

Shangguan Qingyue's face was full of reluctance. When she thought about it carefully, she realized that Grandpa Nanrong and Xiaonan had actually stayed in the capital for quite some time.

It's just that she was too busy these days and hadn't spared the energy to spend more time with them. Thinking of this, she suddenly felt very guilty.

At this moment, Xiao Shitou pulled her hand.

"Ruoxi, um, this time Grandpa Nanrong asked me to leave with him. He said that a real man should have ambitions and should not stay in a corner."

Shangguan Qingyue looked at the little kid in front of her, feeling angry and amused. Grandpa Nanrong was so rude. How could he fool a kid?!

Little Shitou is only six years old, and yet you're asking him to do things that a man should do!

But she also knew in her heart that this child was extremely talented and she couldn't break his wings just because she couldn't bear to let him go. Alas, she actually felt like a mother worried about her child when he was thousands of miles away!

Several people found a pavilion to sit down, and immediately a servant brought two charcoal basins over. It was still chilly in spring, and the burning charcoal basins immediately drove away the cold air around them.

Shangguan Lan tugged at her brother's sleeve with some gossip, and asked in a sneaky voice:

"Brother, what do you think our parents want to say by keeping the Third Prince here? Are they planning to keep my younger sister at home and not let her go back with him?

In fact, I have been displeased with her for a long time. Recently, rumors about my younger sister have been circulated all over the capital, and I have heard a lot of them in the Imperial College."

He was still furious when he thought of this incident. Even though he beat up the gossiper severely at that time, he still felt unsatisfied!

Shangguan Song couldn't help but frown. Although a promise is worth a thousand gold, since his younger sister had promised the other party to take care of her for four months in return for saving her life, she should keep her promise.

But this way of repaying a favor directly ruined the reputation of my precious sister!

Even though he heard the Third Prince admit that day that he loved his own sister, it was hard to believe that the other party just let the rumors spread and did nothing!

For Xuanyuan Yan, the biggest obstacle was that the little girl had never come to her senses. Now that the two of them had expressed their feelings to each other, all problems were solved.

He sat opposite Shangguan Chong and his wife with a calm expression, not feeling nervous at all.

The three of them were silent for a long time in the house. After they finished their cup of tea and the servants added new tea, Shangguan Chong waved away all the servants.

He glanced at the crutches placed aside, took a deep breath and finally spoke:

"I wonder if your highness's leg has recovered?"

Hearing this, Xuanyuan Yan's expression became more relaxed. He didn't say anything but proved it with his actions. He stood up neatly, walked to the two of them easily, and then returned to his seat and sat down.

Then he smiled and said:

"Except for the scabs on the wound that have not fallen off, there is no disability or hidden danger. Please rest assured, uncle and aunt. If I didn't have this confidence, I would never have provoked your daughter."

Baili Nanqing let out a long sigh, shook his head and said:

"Your Highness has been with my precious daughter for such a long time, I don't think I need to explain much. Given her character, if she had opened her mind early, she would definitely not change her original intention even if you really had a lame leg.

Fortunately, God has spared you from this suffering. Although my husband and I have our own selfish motives, we sincerely hope that you can recover.”

Xuanyuan Yan nodded seriously. He absolutely believed this.

After that, the three of them chatted about other things for a while, and about half an hour later they finally opened the door of the study.

When Shangguan Qingyue suggested staying at home for three days before returning to the Third Prince's Mansion, Xuanyuan Yan agreed without any hesitation.

Seeing that he responded so readily, the girl became suspicious and felt that he was hiding something from her.

Xuanyuan Yan found it funny and couldn't help rubbing her head, saying:

"I'll take this opportunity to deal with some matters regarding Qingxin Academy with Uncle Shangguan. Also, do you need my help to ask for leave from Xiaonan and Xiaoshitou?"

His movements were so natural that everyone sitting in the pavilion looked surprised.

Among them, Shangguan Lan reacted the most violently. He jumped up from his seat and was about to yell a few words when he saw his mother glaring at him fiercely.

He pointed in the direction of Xuanyuan Yan with shaking hands. Was his mother confused? How dare this scoundrel molest his own sister in public, why did his mother remain indifferent? !

Shangguan Song couldn't bear to watch it. Now he was the only silly brother who didn't understand the situation. Judging from his mother's attitude, she had obviously agreed to the marriage between his younger sister and the third prince!

He stood up reluctantly, grabbed his younger brother by the back of his collar, and ignoring his struggle, dragged him directly behind a rockery on the east side.

A moment later, an incredible roar was heard from behind the rockery: "What?!"

The person who spoke next seemed to have his mouth covered immediately and no more sound came out.

Baili Jinlin, who had been sitting in the corner, felt somewhat depressed. He had long known that his cousin Qingyue only had brotherly and sister feelings towards him, but he comforted himself that she was still young and perhaps had not yet figured it out.

As long as he stays by her side silently and becomes her support and reliance, one day the clouds will clear and the moon will appear.

But now, he, who had never felt inferior before, couldn't help feeling ashamed in front of the handsome and majestic Third Prince.

At this moment, a glass cup appeared in front of him, emitting a faint scent of pear blossoms.

Little Stone, with a head of white hair, looked mature for his age and comforted her in a childish voice:

"Here, if you feel bad, drink some wine. They say a glass of wine can help you get rid of all your worries, but I've drunk it secretly and it didn't feel anything except spicy.

As for our Ruoxi, don’t even think about it.”

Baili Jinlin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He took the glass cup and took a sip. It was clear but not spicy. The fragrance of pear blossoms filled his nose and was refreshing.

It really made him feel better. So he wanted to tease her and asked:

"Why can't I? Could it be that His Royal Highness the Third Prince bribed you privately to ask you to speak well of him?"

Little Stone crossed his arms over his chest and shook his head seriously.

"I like whoever Ruoxi likes, otherwise bribery is useless. Don't you notice that when our Ruoxi is with His Royal Highness the Third Prince, her whole body glows?"

Is that right?

Baili Jinlin subconsciously looked at the petite green figure. She was opening her big eyes, tilting her head slightly and smiling brightly at the people around her.

At this moment, the setting sun was shining on her, and the girl was like the glass cup in his hand, shining with colorful light.

The tall man standing opposite her was bending over and talking to the girl with a doting look on his face.

Baili Jinlin drank the wine in his hand, swallowed the last bit of bitterness, smiled and said to the little man in front of him:

"This wine is really good, can you pour me another glass?"