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Xiao Moxian naturally would not really be angry with his sister. Xiao Yao had just recovered not long ago, and as the elder brother, he was more concerned than anything else, so how could he truly be angry?
The group headed to Xiao Father and Mrs. Xiao's courtyard, and on the way, they ran into Xiao Mo Yi. Li joked, "What's going on today? Everyone is out together at this hour."
Xiao Mo Yi smiled and said, "Look at Sister-in-law, the prince is at Xiao Residence, so everyone came out early." After that, everyone laughed together. Xiao Yao was quite fond of Li; Li was straightforward and capable. Although she hadn't read many books, she was excellent at managing household affairs and could endure hardships, making her an ideal partner for Xiao Moxian.
Upon arriving at the main courtyard of the Xiao Family, the three siblings greeted their elders. Mrs. Xiao pulled Xiao Yao to her side and asked with concern, "I heard from your father that you weren't feeling well yesterday. Are you feeling better now?"
"Mother, I'm fine!" Xiao Yao sat beside Mrs. Xiao and said, "Yesterday was just to avoid Liu Mian from last night; I actually had no issues at all."
Xiao Yao downplayed the situation and did not mention her evasion of the prince, likely because Xiao Guangzheng hadn't brought it up with Mrs. Xiao either. Sure enough, when Mrs. Xiao heard it was about avoiding Liu Mian, she immediately looked fearful and exclaimed, "You should definitely avoid such people; it's better not to get involved!"
"Yes, exactly! So after Elder Brother talked to me yesterday, I simply pretended to be sick in my room!" Xiao Yao held Mrs. Xiao's hand to reassure her.
Then they began discussing how Liu Qingshan had been driven out of Xiao Residence by the prince last night. For the Xiao Family, this was a source of great satisfaction since half a year ago, Xiao Yao's severe illness had been a painful memory for them all. As for Xiao Yao herself, she remained silent on the matter; it was enough for her to know about her own resurrection.
While they were chatting, He Yu entered from outside with his jade bone fan in hand and smiled as he said, "It seems that the Xiao family is enjoying a pleasant gathering; I must have come at an inconvenient time!"
"Not at all," Xiao Guangzheng immediately smiled and greeted He Yu. "We are just chatting casually as a family; there is no need for the prince to mind."
"Xiao Laoye is being too polite," He Yu replied as he closed his fan. "Aside from my trusted aides in this Xiao Residence, there are no outsiders here; we can simply refer to each other as 'you' and 'me.'"
"This..." Hearing He Yu say this took Xiao Guangzheng by surprise for a moment before he quickly waved his hand and said, "How can that be? The prince is still the prince; how can he be treated equally with a commoner? That won't do!"
"What's the problem?" He Yu waved his hand dismissively. "Anyway, there are no outsiders in this residence. It would be quite awkward to keep up such formalities. Coming to stay at Xiao Residence has already caused you a lot of trouble. It's just a title after all; why should Xiao Laoye take it to heart?"
"..." Xiao Guangzheng, hearing He Yu's words, couldn't find a good reason to argue and could only helplessly say, "Then I will comply. If there are any shortcomings in my treatment of the prince in the future, I hope His Highness will be magnanimous and forgive me."
"You flatter me, Xiao Laoye," He Yu smiled as he noticed Xiao Guangzheng's agreement, his eyes filled with mirth. "I should be the one troubling you all; I appreciate your understanding."
Xiao Yao, standing nearby, observed He Yu's demeanor—so cheerful and polite—completely different from when he had made things difficult for Liu Qingshan yesterday or when he had teased her. How many sides does this man have? Xiao Yao found it quite fascinating.
Isn't it usually said that women change their minds faster than they turn pages? Can men really switch between expressions so effortlessly these days? Xiao Yao honestly didn't understand.
However, no one cared whether Xiao Yao understood or not. Since the prince had come, they must properly entertain this esteemed guest. Xiao Guangzheng asked, "Since His Highness has just arrived in Nanping, would you like to go out for a stroll?"
"Of course," He Yu smiled. "I came this time on the emperor's orders to understand the people's conditions and see how the common folks in Jiangnan live. Naturally, I need to explore more."
Upon hearing this from He Yu, Xiao Guangzheng felt he understood a bit better, and Xiao Yao also began to grasp the situation.
Understanding the people's conditions clearly meant he was on a public-funded trip! It was likely that the old emperor hadn't given him any real tasks; he was just sent to Jiangnan for a leisurely visit to promote imperial benevolence and solidify public sentiment, boosting his popularity among the common people.
One must admit that the old emperor played this hand quite well by sending He Yu out. He Yu was already good-looking; beauty is universally appreciated in any era. If He Yu could put away his playboy demeanor and present himself as humble and refined, combined with the title of The First Non-Surname King of the Capital, most common folks would likely buy into his charm.
Thinking about this, Xiao Yao suddenly felt a wave of malice rushing toward her from afar.
Xiao Guangzheng smiled and said, "Since that's the case, Dog Son Ziyuan happens to be free these days. Why don't we have him introduce and guide you over the next few days? What do you think, Your Highness?"
"If that's the case, then that's very good." He Yu smiled and nodded.
Ziyuan is the courtesy name of Xiao Mo Yi, and since he is a scholar, it is used more often. Naturally, Xiao Moxian also has a courtesy name, but only Xiao Yao does not have one. A woman's courtesy name is usually given when she gets married, so Xiao Yao is still in the state of waiting for her name.
Seeing that this matter was certainly related to him, Xiao Mo Yi could only bow to the prince and say, "If there are any offenses in the future, I hope the prince will be forgiving."
After He Yu returned the gesture, he looked up and met Xiao Yao's gaze. The mischievous glint in her eyes made Xiao Yao's heart skip a beat, and she suddenly felt a sense of impending storm. Xiao Yao stared intently at He Yu.
However, He Yu only glanced at her before turning to Xiao Guangzheng and saying, "Yesterday, the imperial physician diagnosed your Sister Xiao and mentioned that your daughter has been staying indoors for too long and is not interested in dispersing her feelings, which has led to internal stagnation. If she can go out for walks more often, she will surely feel better faster."
"Really?" Xiao Guangzheng stroked his beard but seemed somewhat skeptical. "However, the doctor did not mention this before."
He Yu smiled without answering Xiao Guangzheng's words. Xiao Mo Yi frowned and exchanged glances with Xiao Yao. It seemed that the prince had some ulterior motives again. The siblings looked at Xiao Guangzheng together, now waiting to see their father's attitude.
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