Reborn to marry, the short-lived prince lived a hundred years

Meng Tingyue blinked gently, with a look of disbelief and astonishment in her eyes.

Does grandpa dislike her?

As the Xiao family's luxuriously decorated carriage slowly stopped in front of Meng Tingyue, the driver's eyes fell on her familiar yet somewhat childish face, and his tone was full of eagerness and respect: "Young lady, how are you?"

Hearing this, Meng Tingyue curled up the corner of her mouth into a gentle smile and nodded slightly. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Xiao Huaifeng had taken the initiative to lift the curtain and step out of the carriage.

"Tingyue, why are you here?" A hint of surprise flashed across Xiao Huaifeng's eyes.

"I learned that my grandfather and uncle arrived in Beijing today, so I came here to welcome them." Meng Tingyue's words were gentle and appropriate.

As she spoke, her eyes would always inadvertently look towards the carriage.

Seeing that her grandfather had not yet come out of the carriage, Meng Tingyue couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

She asked softly, "How is Grandpa's health lately?"

A warm smile stained Xiao Huaifeng's brows. "He's in good health. He was so happy when he heard he was coming to the capital that he couldn't sleep for several days. He was thinking about him all the way..."

"Alright, alright." Old Master Xiao's voice sounded slowly, and along with the gentle swaying of the car curtain, a hand covered with traces of time slowly pushed aside the curtain, revealing his slightly serious face.

When those eyes, which had seen through so much of life, met Meng Tingyue's face, which was strikingly similar to her daughter's, they froze involuntarily.

"It's similar, so similar." He sighed softly, his tone full of emotion.

Seeing this, Meng Tingyue knelt gently, bowed, and said in a gentle voice: "Tingyue greets grandfather."

"Oh, okay, okay, good boy." Old Master Xiao responded repeatedly, and the smile on his face was as warm and gentle as the spring sun.

He got off the carriage in a panic, looking at Meng Tingyue with a hint of excitement in his eyes, and he was reluctant to take his eyes off Meng Tingyue for even a moment.

Gradually, a tear welled up in his eyes, and his voice was filled with an indescribable emotion: "You and your mother are exactly alike."

"I remember that your mother was at this age, but... unfortunately she met the wrong person and encountered that scumbag!"

At this point, Mr. Xiao suddenly stopped the crutch in his hand, causing the ground to shake, and his face was full of resentment.

However, when his gaze gently fell on Meng Tingyue again, his tone softened involuntarily: "Fortunately, you did not repeat your mother's mistakes."

A warm current surged in Meng Tingyue's heart, and a gentle yet determined smile appeared on her lips. "Grandfather, don't worry. I will make him pay the price for what I have done to my mother."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Xiao nodded gently, his eyes filled with kindness and trust. "If you need anything, please feel free to ask. Although I am old and weak, and no longer as brave as I used to be, Huaifeng is still in his prime and agile. You can use him at any time."

After saying that, he raised his hand and patted Xiao Huaifeng's shoulder heavily. The force contained in it was a strength that should not be underestimated, causing Xiao Huaifeng's body to sway slightly involuntarily.

Seeing this, Meng Tingyue's smile grew even brighter, her eyes curved into crescents, as if dotted with stars. "I do have something I need help with, Grandfather and Uncle."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Xiao and Xiao Huaifeng both turned their gazes towards him with focused expressions.

At this moment, Qingdian came running in from the city gate, reporting with a hint of urgency, "Crown Princess, the palace envoy has arrived, intending to welcome Old Master Xiao and Master Xiao into the palace for an audience."

When Meng Tingyue heard this, a hint of subtle surprise arose in her heart. She had never expected that the palace would be so serious and send an envoy to welcome her in person.

She tilted her head slightly and looked at Old Man Xiao and Xiao Huaifeng beside her, saying gently, "Grandfather and Uncle, please go to the palace first. Tingyue will wait for you two to return in this mansion."

When he heard that he was going to enter the palace, Old Master Xiao was extremely unhappy, but he did not show it in front of Meng Tingyue.

As the two stepped into the carriage, the wheels slowly turned and gradually drove towards the hustle and bustle.

Xiao Huaifeng noticed the gloom that was hard to hide between his father's brows, so he gently comforted him: "This time I came to the palace, just to receive the imperial edict and express my gratitude. I believe I will be able to return soon, and then father will be reunited with Tingyue."

Old Master Xiao leaned against the inner wall of the carriage and nodded slightly, his movements revealing a hint of weakness.

It was not until the Xiao family's carriage gradually disappeared into the crowd and became difficult to find that the Prince's mansion's magnificent carriage slowly approached Meng Tingyue.

Meng Tingyue raised her white wrist slightly, placed it on Qingdian's hand, stepped on a small stool and leaned into the carriage.

……

Old Master Xiao and Xiao Huaifeng, accompanied by Shen Yunheng, stepped lightly out of the majestic threshold of the imperial palace and took a carriage to the Prince's Mansion.

It only took an hour to enter the palace.

The moment he stepped into the mansion, Mr. Xiao's eyes, which had seen through many vicissitudes of life, involuntarily began to carefully examine everything around him.

Unlike the deliberately crafted low-key solemnity outside the Prince's Mansion, everything inside the mansion shows a hidden luxury, and every detail reveals extraordinary taste and profound heritage.

He looked around slowly, trying to find something to discuss, but everything he saw was flawless, neither too ostentatious nor lacking in dignity.

This perfect grasp made Old Master Xiao nod secretly in his heart, and he felt more recognition and satisfaction for this noble grandson-in-law.

At least, he is definitely not like Meng Ci, who is all show and no substance and is only concerned with profit and fraud.

Xiao Huaifeng has been carefully protecting the imperial edict in his arms.

Shen Yunheng walked beside Mr. Xiao and led the way for him.

The three of them came to the front hall together.

Meng Tingyue saw them at a glance, and a burst of joy suddenly surged in her heart. She walked forward lightly, her voice full of joy: "Husband, grandfather, uncle."

She really had not expected that the prince would return to the mansion with his grandfather and uncle.

It seemed that Shen Yunheng just came to send the two back to the mansion. After staying for a while, he turned around and left.

At this time, only Meng Tingyue, Old Man Xiao, Xiao Huaifeng and a few maids were left in the front hall.

"Hurry up and get the newly arrived Longjing tea in the mansion to entertain the guests." Meng Tingyue ordered Qingdian who was standing beside her.

Qing Dian accepted the order and left gracefully.

Meng Tingyue drove out the maid waiting in the front hall.

Meng Tingyue waved her sleeves lightly and dismissed the maids waiting in the front hall one by one. The hall suddenly became much quieter.

A gentle smile appeared on her lips, and she said with congratulations: "Congratulations to the Xiao family for winning the title of the first imperial merchant of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Xiao Huaifeng gently placed the imperial edict into a delicate box and set it aside, a hint of gratitude showing between his brows. "If it weren't for your intercession, the Xiao family would have had difficulty receiving this honor."

After saying this, he looked at Meng Tingyue gently, with a hint of curiosity in his heart. "Earlier at the city gate, you mentioned that you had something important to discuss. I wonder what it was?"

Old Master Xiao also cast an inquiring look.