A life of ups and downs is pure joy

In front of the Tailai Villa, Ning Sijue, Xiao Fan and Jia Xu sat steadily on their horses, quietly waiting for Lin Mo and Xiao Qiannan who were still carefully putting on their makeup in the house.

Not far behind them was parked an exquisitely decorated carriage, which was filled with all kinds of precious and generous gifts, all of which were prepared for the people who were about to visit.

A gentle breeze blew, causing Ning Sijue's clothes to flutter. He looked at Jia Xu and said slowly:

"It is not difficult for me to enter the palace to meet the King of Great Yan, but it seems a bit abrupt and presumptuous to bring you all along this time."

There was a hint of worry in his words.

Xiao Fan, who was standing by, smiled slightly and took over the conversation.

"However, there is someone in Tokyo who can help us achieve our wish. Today we are going to pay him a visit. As long as we can get his approval, the rest of the matter will be easily resolved!"

After saying this, a look of confidence spread across his face.

After hearing this, Jia Xu couldn't help but feel curious and asked quickly:

"Oh? Who on earth could have such ability?"

His eyes moved back and forth between Ning Sijue and Xiao Fan, eager to know the answer.

After a brief silence, Jia Xu seemed to suddenly think of something and spoke tentatively:

"Could it be... the person you are talking about, Sixth Prince, is the prince who will marry us—Gong Kou Shicheng?"

Ning Sijue nodded slightly in affirmation, and then explained:

"One of the reasons you were able to enter the capital so smoothly this time was precisely because Xiao Fan happened to save the young prince's life. It was because of this life-saving grace that everything we did was able to proceed smoothly!"

Speaking of this, Jia Xu was even more curious and awe-inspiring about the rumored Prince of Dayan.

"I've long heard that this person holds a high position and wields immense power. Throughout the Great Yan State, he can be said to be a man of supreme power, possessing immense influence and power. His status is second only to the emperor and above everyone else. Today, I'm going to see what this legendary figure looks like."

Jia Xu rubbed his hands excitedly, his eyes fixed on the gate of the courtyard, his heart full of anticipation.

At this moment, a gentle voice came from the small courtyard. Looking closely, they saw that the two beauties, Lin Mo and Xiao Qiannan, had already packed up and were slowly walking out.

Lin Molian walked lightly to the Sixth Prince Ning Sijue, bowed slightly, and said apologetically, "I'm really sorry to have kept you waiting. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. If Nan'er and I were still wearing Da Sheng attire, we'd probably be too conspicuous, so we took the time to dress up carefully."

After saying that, she raised her head, a hint of shyness flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Xiao Qiannan, who was standing nearby, followed suit and came forward, mumbling complaints.

"Sixth brother, you don't know, the clothing in Dayan is so different from ours! It's easy to put on, but this bun is too difficult to comb. Fortunately, Sister Mo is here, she is really clever and skillful! If it were me alone, even if I were given a few more incense sticks of time, I probably wouldn't be able to leave this courtyard!"

After saying that, she stuck out her tongue mischievously.

Hearing Xiao Qiannan's praise, Lin Mo couldn't help but blush and explained embarrassedly.

"It's not that I'm clever and deft, it's actually because my mother was originally from Dayan. When she was alive, she taught me these dressing and makeup techniques in her spare time. It's a pity that time has passed, and so much time has passed, I've become much more rusty."

As she spoke, she shook her head slightly, her eyes revealing her longing for her deceased mother.

"Sister Mo, I vaguely remember my eldest sister-in-law once mentioned this to me! So, your return to your hometown this time can be considered as a way to commemorate and pay tribute to your deceased relatives."

Xiao Qiannan carefully helped Lin Mo get on the carriage and spoke softly.

Hearing this, Lin Mo couldn't help but be slightly startled, and an indescribable complex emotion surged in her heart. She sighed softly, a hint of helplessness on her face, and slowly nodded.

"Yes, but my grandfather was executed as a criminal, and in the end, not a single bone was left..."

Thinking of this, her eyes began to redden.

At this moment, even if she wanted to remember her loved ones, Lin Mo didn't know which direction to kneel in reverence. A deep sense of helplessness surged into her heart like a tide, making her feel extremely heavy and sad.

After about an incense stick of time, the group finally arrived at the Prince's Mansion. Xiao Fan walked forward steadily and respectfully handed the visiting card he had prepared to the guard at the door.

Not long after, Gong Kou Shi came towards them with a smile on her face, followed by Bu Ci and other followers, and greeted them in person.

Ning Sijue saw this and quickly waved to everyone, saying, "Please follow me into the mansion."

After saying that, he took the lead and walked into the mansion.

"Ah, I'm truly honored to have the Sixth Prince here today!"

Gong Kou Shi still had that playful expression as she bowed to Ning Si Jue and spoke in a pretended polite manner.

Xiao Qiannan, who had been following behind the others, suddenly widened her eyes, staring intently at the young prince's familiar face. In an instant, countless memories flooded her mind, and her mood suddenly became extremely complicated, with the joy of reunion mixed with the sadness and grievances accumulated over the years.

The next moment, she could no longer control her emotions, tears burst out of her eyes like a dam breaking, and then she rushed forward like an arrow and hugged Gong Kou Shi tightly.

This sudden action stunned everyone present, and no one was able to react for a moment.

At this time, Xiao Qiannan no longer cared about the eyes of others and just cried loudly, as if she wanted to vent all the pain and longing she had suffered over the years.

"Second brother... woo woo woo... long time no see, Nan'er really misses you!"

Xiao Qiannan spoke while crying and sobbing, her voice filled with endless sorrow and sadness.

"Back then, you left without a word. Don't you care at all about the brotherly bond we've shared for over a decade?"

"Are you really so cruel that you don't want me as your sister?"

Having said this, Xiao Qiannan cried even more heartbrokenly, and her body kept shaking because of sobbing.

"Ever since you left, I've been crying all day, worried about you, and my health has been getting worse day by day. But you haven't even sent me a letter. Even a few words would at least give me some peace of mind!"

"And my grandmother, she's already old and confused, but every time she sees someone, she subconsciously calls out your name. That shows how much she cares about you!"

As Xiao Qiannan spoke, tears burst out like a flood, and she cried more and more sadly.

Along the way, she used all her strength to control her emotions, constantly encouraging herself and telling herself to stay calm.

She kept repeating to herself: When I see that person, I must not cry and must appear strong. However, when they actually met face to face, all her efforts and restraint instantly collapsed. In the end, she could not hold back the grief in her heart and burst into tears.

"Nan'er, he... he is not the second brother!"

Seeing this, Xiao Fan hurried forward and said anxiously.

At this moment, Xiao Fan's heart was filled with helplessness and heartache. Looking at his sister like this, he only hated that he could not stop her from crying immediately.

Gong Kou Shi, who was suddenly hugged by Xiao Qiannan, was completely at a loss as to what to do by this sudden situation.

He was standing there leisurely, but unexpectedly a woman would rush over and hug him like a moth to a flame.

For a moment, she was completely stunned. Even the well-trained guards beside her forgot to step forward to protect their master because of the sudden incident.

The scene became very awkward and chaotic for a while.

"Young Prince, please forgive me. My sister is too rude and impolite."

Ning Sijue hurried forward and apologized to the young prince with an embarrassed look on his face.

At this time, Lin Mo, who was standing aside, stared at the young prince's face in astonishment, thinking to himself: This face is exactly the same age and appearance as my senior brother when he left. No wonder Xiao Qiannan mistook him for my senior brother.

Jia Xu also thought that it was an old friend at first and was confused.

Xiao Qiannan, who caused this misunderstanding, was wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes with her hands, holding the corner of Xiao Fan's clothes tightly with an extremely embarrassed expression, hiding behind him, and at the same time stealing glances at the little prince from time to time.

After a careful examination, she found that the man in front of her seemed much younger than her second brother in her memory. After all, many years had passed since Xiao Yu left home, and the young prince's age was almost the same as when Xiao Yu left home.

At this moment, Gong Kou Shi said softly, "Please take a seat, everyone."

After saying that, she began to tidy up her clothes that were wet with Xiao Qiannan's tears, then she coughed twice to clear her throat and motioned to the maid to bring tea.

After everything was arranged, Gong Kou Shi looked at everyone with a smile and asked.

"I wonder why all these distinguished guests have come to my palace today, bringing such generous and valuable gifts?"

"Your Highness, as you can see, they are both deeply distressed because they miss their brother. If possible, I beg Your Highness to grant me permission to bring them to pay my respects to His Majesty."

Ning Sijue recalled Xiao Qiannan's sincere and tearful look just now, and decided to go with the flow. He stood up and bowed and said.

"Oh? You miss your brother so much..."

Gong Kou Shi murmured softly, her bright eyes slowly sweeping over everyone present, and she found that everyone was looking at her expectantly.

Her gaze finally fixed on Xiao Qiannan and Lin Mo, staring at them for a long time.

The thought of her own brother involuntarily emerged in her mind. She had never expected that he had actually acted as the older brother to these two women for over a decade! Thinking of this, the strong resentment deep in Gong Kou Shi's heart surged out like a tide.

The woman just now cried so heartbrokenly and looked so pitiful. It can be seen that her royal brother must have doted on her for the past ten years.

The love and care that should have belonged to him alone was now given to these two strange women. How could one not feel angry and resentful?

Thinking of this, Gong Kou Shi couldn't help but grit her teeth, her face slightly cold, and she spoke coldly word by word.

"The Lord of Dayan has never had any sisters. He only has this one legitimate brother, me. So, where does the two girls' somber longing for their brother come from?"

After he finished speaking, the whole scene fell into an eerie silence, and everyone's expressions looked extremely strange.

Even Ning Sijue, who was always calm and composed, was slightly startled. He had never expected that this young prince would be so moody and change his attitude faster than turning the pages of a book.

Xiao Qiannan, who was standing aside, instantly widened her beautiful eyes and looked at the face in front of her in disbelief, which was extremely similar to the old friend in her memory.

Xiao Qiannan blurted out without any scruples.

"He is my biological brother. If it weren't for you, the despicable people of Dayan, interfering and arbitrarily interfering, how could he be forced to leave his homeland and be separated from us?"

Her clear and loud voice echoed in the air, filled with resentment and unwillingness.

At this moment, Lin Mo, who was as sensitive as a spider, keenly noticed the subtle changes in the expression on the little prince's face.

Especially when the young prince turned his gaze to them - himself who claimed to be Dasheng's sister and the emotional Xiao Qiannan, his eyes clearly revealed full of hostility, as if the two of them were sworn enemies.

The young prince just snorted coldly and scolded with a gloomy face.

"Miss Xiao, please be careful with your words and actions! How can the noble status of the Great Yan monarch allow you to speak nonsense and fabricate things at will? Are you all tired of living? You must know that this is the territory of Great Yan, not the Great Sheng where you can run wild and wanton! Here, you cannot do anything so reckless and wanton!"

A sharp and cold gaze shot out from Gong Kou Shi's beautiful eyes, sweeping straight at everyone present like a cold star.

She clenched her teeth, her face so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out.

It turned out that Gong Heyu's former identity had always been a sharp poisonous thorn buried deep in her heart. Although she tried her best to hide it on weekdays, it was ruthlessly stabbed in the heart at this moment. The sudden pain made her instantly furious, and her whole body seemed to be burning.

At this moment, Xiao Qiannan, who was standing by, saw this and felt a surge of anger in her heart. She was about to step forward and start a fierce verbal battle with the other party.

However, before she could take a step, Lin Mo beside her was quick-witted and quickly reached out to hold her down, and gently shook his head, signaling her not to act impulsively.

"Your Highness, please calm down! My sister did behave in a somewhat rude manner. I hope Your Highness will be magnanimous and not get angry about this."

"We have come here today with a sincere wish to see you, Your Highness. We must not let this little thing ruin our relationship."

The person who spoke was Lin Mo. She spoke sincerely and in a humble and polite tone, trying to calm the conflict that was about to break out.

At the same time, Ning Sijue, who was sitting in the main seat, was also quite surprised.

He originally thought that the meeting would go smoothly in a harmonious atmosphere, but he didn't expect things to develop to this point, which was really beyond his expectations.

So he quickly stood up, with a kind smile on his face, and spoke in a gentle tone.

"Your Highness, please be patient. We were rude, Your Highness, and please forgive us. I believe there must be some misunderstanding."

Hearing this, Gong Kou Shi realized that she had lost her composure, so she sat up straight and continued speaking.

"Your Majesty is busy with official duties. How about this? I will come to the palace and discuss this matter in detail when I have time. The date and time have yet to be determined."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Ning Sijue quickly bowed and said.

"If there is nothing else, I will be busy now. Please see you off."

Gong Kou Shi seemed to be smiling but her tone was actually very cold.