Without Xiao Chengchang getting in the way, the carriage had a smooth journey back to the Taifu Mansion.

When Old Lady Su and Su Lin learned that the eldest princess and the regent were coming, they hurried out to greet them.

Xiao Ningyao and Xiao Heng were sitting in the front hall, with Su Yuejian standing beside them.

Su Lin and Old Madam Su stepped forward and saluted.

"I, your humble servant, greet Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Regent."

Xiao Ningyao looked at the kind-looking old lady and quickly stood up to help her up.

"Madam Su and Lord Su, there's no need to be so polite. Please stand up quickly."

Xiao Heng also stood up and nodded to the two of them.

After Su Lin stopped, he looked at Su Yuejian with some confusion.

What day is it today? Why are the prince and the eldest princess here?

Xiao Ningyao saw Su Lin's confusion and explained with a smile, "Master Taifu, my uncle and I want to have dinner at your house today. Yue'er is an outstanding cook, and I miss her. I hope Master Taifu and the old lady will not mind Jing'an's abruptness."

Old Madam Su looked at the dignified and beautiful woman in front of her and smiled kindly, "Excuse me, Princess. How could I be so abrupt? I just hope that Princess will come every day!"

Su Lin also nodded in agreement.

The smile on Xiao Ningyao's lips grew wider.

Of course she wants to come here every day. When she marries Brother Yan Zhou, she will definitely stay here every day!

Su Yue saw that it was getting late and said,

"Grandmother, Father, please stay with the princess and the prince for a while. I'll go prepare the meal."

Su Lin and Old Madam Su nodded in agreement.

Su Yuejian bowed to Xiao Ningyao and Xiao Heng who were sitting in the upper seats, then turned around and went to the backyard with the Silver Heart Jade Bead.

Xiao Ningyao felt a warm affection for Madam Su and took her arm affectionately. "Madam, Jing'an saw some crape myrtles in the backyard at the last birthday party. I think they are in full bloom now. Why don't we go and see them together?"

Old Lady Su listened to her pleasant words and saw how well-behaved and generous she was, and she liked her very much. She agreed immediately, and the two of them went to the garden at the back to appreciate the flowers together.

Su Lin and Xiao Heng were left looking at each other awkwardly in the front hall.

Su Lin glanced at Xiao Heng, who was standing in front of him with a stern expression, and wiped the non-existent cold sweat from his forehead.

Doesn't the Regent usually dislike socializing? Why does he seem to be very concerned about the affairs of their house during this period of time, and now he even comes to visit their house?

Just as Su Lin was puzzled and pondering, Xiao Heng straightened himself, slowed down his tone and said gently, "A few days ago, I obtained a chess manual handed down from ancient times. I happened to have it with me today. Please read it to me, Master."

Su Lin's eyes lit up instantly when he heard the words "chess manual handed down from generation to generation", but he felt uncomfortable when he heard Xiao Heng's kind tone.

What's wrong with the Prince Regent today? Why is he suddenly so close to him?!

Before he could think deeply, Xuan Yu had already handed the chess manual to him. Su Lin looked at the handed-down chess manual in front of him and was instantly attracted.

When he returned to the Duke of Huguo's Mansion a few days ago, he was extremely envious of the two chess manuals Yue'er gave to Lu Lang, but he couldn't say it out loud due to his face. Now, this handed-down chess manual is much rarer than those two!

Seeing the joy on Su Lin's face, Xiao Heng's tense nerves relaxed a little, his brows relaxed, and he gave Xuan Yu beside him an approving look.

Xuan Yu felt the prince's gaze and looked proud.

Although he got the imperial decree granting the marriage, his prince's pursuit of his wife has come to a standstill. He still has to rely on this clever little boy to be smart and know how to take down the Su family first, which will make things much easier in the future!

Su Lin couldn't put the chess manual down and started talking. The two of them had a great time chatting about the various chess moves in the manual. Su Lin listened to Xiao Heng's various opinions and admired him even more. He then invited him to go to the study to discuss chess skills.

At this time, Su Yuejian was busy in the kitchen, unaware that her father had gradually fallen into the trap of a certain prince.

In the study, Xiao Heng was trying to win over Su Lin, while on the other side, Xiao Ningyao was also trying to win over Old Madam Su for Su Yanzhou using the same tactics as her uncle.

In the backyard, Xiao Ningyao and the old lady had a very pleasant conversation. Xiao Ningyao was sweet-mouthed and talkative. She kept praising Su Yuejian and Su Yanzhou in front of the old lady, which made the old lady very happy.

Seeing her shy look when she mentioned Su Yanzhou, Old Madam Su understood her thoughts at a glance and became even happier.

I'm just afraid that Yan Zhou is a complete blockhead who hasn't seen anything yet. Anyway, Madam Su really likes and is very satisfied with Xiao Ningyao!

About an hour later, Lu Yun came to report that the meal was ready, and the two of them moved to the restaurant.

Although Su Yuejian said that she was worried that Xiao Ningyao's stomach would get upset, she still cooked all the dishes she requested.

Xiao Ningyao looked at the huge table of delicious dishes, all of which she had just ordered, and looked at Su Yuejian with starry eyes, "Yue'er, you are so kind!"

Su Yuejian smiled lightly and took her to sit down.

"Eat quickly, my greedy cat princess."

Old Madam Su and Su Lin smiled at each other when they saw how affectionate they were.

Xiao Ningyao was not polite either. The table was filled with the aroma of food, and her stomach had been growling with greed for a long time, so she immediately picked up her chopsticks and started eating.

Several people couldn't stop eating one bite after another.

"Delicious! The fish is so tender!"

Xiao Ningyao's mouth was full.

Xiao Heng secretly agreed in his heart. He didn't like eating fish and always felt that fish had a fishy smell. But the fish soup made by Su Yuejian was different. It was more delicious than anything he had ever tasted before.

Throughout the meal, Xiao Heng had a faint smile on his face, and it was obvious that he was in a good mood.

The food was indeed delicious, but what made him happiest was the person who cooked the meal.

Soon, the whole table of food was eaten up by a few people without leaving a single bit.

After dinner, Xiao Heng and Su Lin continued to play chess in the study, while Xiao Ningyao and Su Yuejian returned to her Wutongju to drink tea and digest their food.

The two sat under the sycamore tree, drinking jasmine tea, feeling relaxed and comfortable.

Xiao Ningyao thought about what happened today, and her gossipy heart suddenly rose. She looked at Su Yuejian teasingly and asked with a smile,

"Yue'er, what exactly is your relationship with the Little Emperor's uncle? I saw how gentle the Little Emperor's uncle looked at you today. I've never seen the Little Emperor's uncle look at a woman like that before!"

Su Yuejian was stunned by what she said, "Didn't I tell the princess about this at my grandmother's birthday party?"

Seeing her frank expression, Xiao Ningyao asked curiously, "Yue'er, don't you like the little uncle?"

like?

Su Yuejian thought of the pain of being betrayed by her lover in her previous life and fell into silence.

A gentle breeze blew, and the lavender paulownia flowers fell, and one of them landed right in her palm.

Su Yuejian and Xiao Ningyao looked up at the same time at the tree full of paulownia flowers.

Xiao Ningyao exclaimed, "The phoenix tree flowers are so beautiful."

Su Yuejian's lips curled up with a bitter arc, and she murmured sadly, "Yes, but although the phoenix tree stands, its heart is empty. The flowers bloom in summer, but the fruits are buried in winter."

Looking at the inexplicable sadness on Su Yuejian's face, Xiao Ningyao was a little confused.

Su Yuejian came back to her senses, smiled faintly and changed the subject, and asked Yuzhu to get the vegetarian hangover ice she had made for Xiao Ningyao to try.

When Xiao Ningyao heard that there were new kinds of sweets, she immediately became excited.

The two of them were eating happily.

Qinglan entered the courtyard and announced, "Your Highness, Princess, the three young ladies from the second house are here to pay their respects."

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