Mistakenly Connected to the Jade Flower Branch

Yuan Feng and Nan Fei slept until almost noon, after which they finished washing up. Only then did Eighth Sister announce that three guests had arrived at the manor, and Steward Su had been keeping them company all morning.

Nanfei said, "Just send away any guests who are not important. The general earns his living through his own abilities and doesn't bother with currying favor with the powerful."

Nianyao peeked over and said, "Oh, the son-in-law of the Yuan family, he's got quite the big mouth."

At lunchtime, Tiger complained that the food didn't taste good, and that there was no meat...

Nanfei was furious.

Eighth Sister waved her hand in front of Tiger's eyes, asking, "Steamed egg with minced meat, Kung Pao chicken, stir-fried bamboo shoots with shredded pork, boiled sliced ​​pork... Son-in-law, is your friend blind?"

Tiger protested, "This is meat? I want big, whole pieces..."

Eighth Sister understood and quickly brought over a large pig's head: "The kitchen says this is called 'Good Fortune Arrives'."

Tiger looked left and right, poked at it with his chopsticks, unsure: "Raw?"

Eighth Sister confirmed: "It's a live baby!"

Tiger said with disdain, "How can you eat it raw? This is how the Yuan family treats guests; it's too stingy..."

Eighth Sister said, "There's no time to cook it properly. It's like trying to quench your thirst by looking at plums or satisfy your hunger by drawing a picture of a cake... Take a look first, and I'll pack some for you to take home after you finish eating."

Nanfei moved Hu Zi's bowl and chopsticks aside: "Show him out. The general is penniless, and his mansion is in such a state of disrepair. Where would we get meat to entertain him, let alone pack some up?"

Eighth Sister was just in the mood for this. She grabbed Tiger's belt and pulled it out, causing Tiger's clothes to loosen instantly.

Tiger, with one hand protecting his waist belt and the other protecting his clothes, walked and shouted, "You're so dark and fierce, I'm afraid you'll never get married."

Eighth Sister was ruthless and taciturn. She pushed him out the door and cursed, "Idiot," before closing it.

Yuan Feng asked Nan Fei, "Should I leave?"

Nanfei stopped eating and said, "This is your residence. Why don't you act like the master of your own home?"

Yuan Feng said, "...Young master and lady wouldn't come to the Three Treasures Hall without a reason..."

Nanfei said, "If you find it inconvenient, just kick them out. You deserve a few days of rest; don't let people disturb your peace and quiet."

Luo An put down his chopsticks. Yuan Feng's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly said, "Young master, is it not to your liking? What would you like to eat? Have the servants go to Zui Xiao Lou and bring it back."

Luo An pulled Nian Yao along, making a move to stand up: "I'm full, let's go back."

Yuan Feng held Luo An down and kicked Nan Fei.

Nan Fei couldn't bear to see her in a difficult position, so he clasped his hands together and sincerely apologized: "Young master and madam, I was wrong. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me."

Nianyao snorted: "General Yuan, don't be afraid. Luo An is a very good person. It's just that Nan Fei has always been rude, and you really should discipline him more."

Yuan Feng lowered his head meekly and said, "Madam is right."

Nanfei almost dropped his chopsticks.

After dinner, Nianyao and Yuan Feng sat on the swing in the courtyard and chatted. Nanfei brought two jugs of wine, giving one to Luo An, and the two leaned against the railing, gazing into the distance.

Luo An cut to the chase without mincing words: "If Southern Vietnam turns against us, how will we defend ourselves?"

That day, he mentioned Mobei and Beirou, but not Nanyue. An Qichen deliberately left a bait, and Luo Anzhen couldn't hold back.

Nanfei smiled wryly: "Young master, wouldn't it be better for you to just be a good doctor? Why get involved in all this?"

Luo An countered, "If Dongyang were in danger, would you expect me to stand idly by?"

Nanfei said, "Young Master, like the Crown Prince, I don't want to put you in a difficult position. Heaven and Earth are like Dongyang's treasury. You and the old master have done more than enough for Dongyang. There's no need to force yourself any further."

Luo An knew perfectly well: "Nan Yue keeps its promise. If Dongyang is safe, I will not provoke trouble. But if Dongyang is in danger, as a member of the royal family, how can I sit idly by and watch my ancestors' legacy crumble?"

Nanfei said, "Young Master, have you thought about this? It's not that the Crown Prince doesn't want to put you in a difficult position. He simply wants you to take the initiative to bring it up."

Luo An said, "Why not?"

Nanfei drank the wine in large gulps, and after a long while, he said, "Young Master, I thought you were on good terms with the Second Prince, but I didn't expect you to be so close to the Crown Prince as well..."

Luo An said calmly, "This is not the Crown Prince's business, it is Dongyang's business. When the country is in trouble, every citizen has a responsibility."

Nanfei praised, "Young master, you truly have a heart."

Luo An looked at Nan Fei: "You have a lot of opinions about him?"

Nanfei said, "Who? The Crown Prince."

Luo An nodded.

Nan Fei laughed: "He is the Crown Prince, what problems could I possibly have with him?"

Luo An bluntly stated: "The Crown Princess is pregnant before marriage?"

Nanfei exclaimed in admiration, "Young Master, you really are... That's not the point. The point is that he's been dragging my sister down for so many years... Putting all that aside, he's a good crown prince, diligent in his duties, loves his people, and dares to delegate power..."

The two chatted and drank, but Nanfei kept avoiding getting to the point until Nianyao and Yuanfeng came over.

Nan Fei lowered his voice: "Have you been to the Prince's residence?"

Luo An nodded.

Nanfei asked, "Did the Crown Prince make any prior arrangements?"

Luo An continued to nod.

Nan Fei snorted: "Young master, the fact that the old gang leader wanted you as his son-in-law proves that he is loyal to Dongyang and has been prepared for this. The old gang leader is from Dongyang, and his wife will never serve Nan Yue under any circumstances."

Luo An seemed to be deep in thought.

Nan Fei said, "As for combat capabilities, he is a descendant of the General of Nan Yue and the Commander of the Central Plains Imperial Guard, a direct descendant... You can rest assured..."

Nianyao and Yuanfeng walked up to the two of them.

Nianyao naturally took the wine pot from Luo An's hand and drank it all without stopping. Luo An didn't even blush, and his mental state remained normal.

Yuan Feng and Nan Fei saw them off and saw Hu Zi sitting on the carriage shaft eating roast duck, enjoying the fragrant and oily taste.

Nanfei said, "Young master, after the war is over, I will still be your medical apprentice."

Nianyao refused: "Young Master Nan, I am not worthy of your status."

The two returned to Xi Zhai, and Nian Yao chatted with Luo An in the carriage: "How much can you drink?"

Luo An was deep in thought and, suspecting a trap, naturally replied, "I don't know."

Nianyao said, "How much do you need to drink to get drunk? Don't you even know that?"

Luo An said, "I've never been drunk."

Nianyao asked, "Don't you usually drink tea?"

Luo An seemed to hear the sound of teeth grinding. He looked up at her and immediately became alert: "...Occasionally...I drink...not much..."

Nianyao kicked him. Luo An grabbed her leg: "I'm telling you the truth, don't get angry."

Nianyao was filled with shame and indignation: "Can't get drunk? Drinks occasionally? Doesn't drink much?...Pah..."

Nianyao opened the car door: "Huzi, stop the car..."

Luo An pulled her back and closed the car door, pressing his entire body against hers: "I was really drunk that day..."

Nianyao said angrily, "You've confessed without being asked..."

Luo An vehemently denied it: "I was really drunk... It's not the wine that makes me drunk... It's just my own state of mind that makes me drunk..."

Nianyao said, "You glib-tongued, treacherous villain, I will expose your crimes... expose them to His Majesty and Empress..."

Luo An was troubled: "What if they don't believe us? Should we just stick to the charges?"

Luo An spoke seriously, and Nian Yao became nervous: "How... is it confirmed..."

Luo An lowered his head and kissed her: "Let's make it official..."

Nianyao struggled fiercely, causing the car to shake violently: "Disgusting..."

Tiger knocked on the car door: "Madam, please calm down, we'll be there soon."

What does it mean for the lady to restrain herself? Nianyao felt wronged and dared not move.

Luo An chuckled softly. A glib, cunning little man! Very well! He wouldn't accept being wronged, only the facts.