My sister must marry someone else? Why are you crying when I marry the King of War?

She wished he would just avoid her, but she was too embarrassed to speak, so she could only talk about other things.

Lin Yulan smiled softly and asked, "Why did you come here at this time, Lord? Is there anything you want to ask me?"

Shao Xun didn't know why he came here at this time.

But there was definitely nothing to ask her.

"No, Xueming, Xiaoqi, and Uncle Zhao have explained today's events clearly. Even if they have something to ask you, they won't be so anxious. I came here specially to thank you."

Yes, he was specifically expressing his gratitude, not asking questions. He just wanted to thank her.

Shao Xun leaned over and sat down on the edge of the bed, looking at Lin Yulan with a more serious expression: "For what happened today, it would be too insincere if I just said thank you. I owe you a favor, and you can ask for it back anytime, don't worry."

Lin Yulan liked to hear this, so she tried to decline with a smile, "You're too polite, My Lord!" and then agreed.

Shao Xun gave An Xiaoqi the small brocade box he had brought with him: "This is the medicinal jade bracelet that your aunt gave you. Wearing it with you is good for your health. See if you like it."

Lin Yulan was very surprised and opened it quickly. The heavy beige jade bracelet was warm and delicate in her palm, with a soft and faint light flowing on the surface. Lin Yulan gently put it on her wrist, raised her eyes and smiled at Shao Xun: "Thank you for your kindness, aunt, I like this bracelet very much."

Shao Xun has lost his parents and is very close to the An family. His uncle and aunt are more like his elders than the Shao family's second branch and the old lady.

Since it was a gift from an elder, Lin Yulan naturally valued it very much. Besides, the bracelet was very good, and she really liked it.

Shao Xun was very happy to see this, raised his eyebrows and smiled: "As long as you like it, your aunt will be happy to know it."

"Ok!"

The two smiled at each other.

After saying a few words about entertaining her cousins, Lin Yulan said, "It's getting late now. I'll get up now. Let's take my cousins ​​to pay our respects to the old lady. We should also go to say hello to Second Aunt and Second Uncle. It's too late to hold a welcoming banquet today, how about hosting it tomorrow night? We'll hold a welcoming banquet in the mansion tomorrow night, and the day after tomorrow we'll entertain my cousins ​​separately and show our hospitality."

"I don't know what my cousins ​​like or dislike in their tastes, so please tell me, sir, so that I don't make any mistakes."

Shao Xun was even happier to see that she treated her relatives so attentively and considerately, obviously doing it all for his own sake. But then he thought that those two were getting a bargain, and felt a little unhappy - it seemed that he had never enjoyed any special treatment.

"They don't have any preferences or taboos. Madam, please prepare the welcoming banquet according to your own preferences."

Lin Yulan looked at him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Shao Xun said calmly: "It's okay, it's good as long as it's like this."

"Well, then I understand." Lin Yulan had no choice but to nod and prepare according to the high standards of a family banquet.

"As for paying respects," Shao Xun said indifferently, "It's getting late today, so go tomorrow."

Lin Yulan said hurriedly, "This is inappropriate. Since my cousins ​​are here today, if we don't pay our respects to the elders, people will gossip about us."

Does he think there aren’t enough rumors about him spread by the second wife?

Lin Yulan had a little understanding of the rumors and lies spread about him by the second house, which were probably not all groundless. No one reminded him that he was not particular about details, and it was indeed easy for him to suffer losses in a family of aristocrats and dignitaries.

Shao Xun is really like that.

Even though Lin Yulan said so, he still didn't care in his heart. He never cared about the gossip spread by the second house. It didn't matter if it was one more or one less.

However, she meant well, and he had to accept it.

"Okay, I'll listen to you, madam."

Lin Yulan smiled and said, "My Lord, please go out and wait. I will get up right away."

Shao Xun originally wanted to wait for her by the side, but seeing her determined eyes and her attitude of insisting that he leave, he didn't feel comfortable to keep her. He coughed, said okay, and got up to leave.

Lin Yulan hurriedly called Xiaoqu, got dressed, and tidied her hair before going out.

An Xueming and An Xiaoqi have already arrived and are talking to Shao Xun in the hall.

Seeing her brother and sister, they hurriedly stood up and greeted her, "Cousin-in-law!"

Lin Yulan quickly bowed in return, "Cousin, you're welcome."

Shao Xun smiled and said, "Xiao Qi will have to trouble Madam to take care of her for a few days. We are all family, so Madam, there is no need to be polite. Xiao Qi has a lively personality and loves to get into trouble. If there is anything wrong, Madam, you must tell her, don't be polite!"

An Xiaoqi was so angry that she stamped her feet and glared, "Cousin Xun, you said bad things about me in front of me. Do you still have any brother-sister relationship? Let's break up. From now on, I will only recognize my cousin's wife, not my cousin!"

The four of them laughed and felt relieved all of a sudden.

In Yanshou Hall, Mrs. Shao was polite yet distant to them. After saying some polite words, Shao Xun and Lin Yulan took the siblings to leave.

As for the second house, Master Shao was too busy to say there was no need to meet them, and just asked the maid to convey a few polite words.

Fu's eyes swirled around the siblings, and she smiled meaningfully, "My third cousin and my young lady have come from afar, so you should stay for a while before leaving. The capital is lively and has everything, so you won't be bored. But the capital is not as good as the northern border after all. There are so many princes, nobles, and high-ranking officials. My third cousin and my young lady must not have any quarrels with others, let alone fight over a disagreement. Otherwise, if you provoke someone you shouldn't, what will you do if you suffer? As an elder, I'd better give you a few more words of advice, and don't think I'm meddling."

An Xueming and An Xiaoqi were extremely embarrassed.

Shao Xun was furious, his face sank and he was about to explode. Lin Yulan winked at him and said to Fu with a smile, "Don't worry, Second Aunt, the Marquis is here. No matter what, we dare not let you worry about it, otherwise it would be that we, the younger generation, are too ignorant!"

Shao Xun sneered: "Madam is right, I will cover what they do, and I will never let Second Aunt get involved!"

Fu asked the couple to confront her in a sarcastic way. She looked a little embarrassed, but she forced a smile and said, "Look at what you are saying. Second Aunt is just a reminder as an elder. As the saying goes, good advice hurts the ear. Second Aunt has no other intentions. We are all relatives. It's too polite to say whether it's a problem or not."

Shao Xun: "In that case, thank you very much, Second Aunt!"

Shao Xun didn't want to stay any longer and soon said goodbye.

"Don't take Second Aunt's words to heart. Ignore her. We have nothing to do with their second branch. Also, don't put yourself in a difficult position just to save trouble for me. If you really want to do that, don't blame me for not recognizing you and not allowing you to come to the capital again!"

After leaving Fu's place, Shao Xun said to the An brothers and sisters.

The An siblings looked at each other, and An Xueming nodded: "Don't worry, cousin, we all understand. Dad and Mom also told us before we came here that we should just listen to you and ignore everything else."

He thought about it, and added on his own initiative: "Well, and listen to my cousin's wife."