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"You brat, are you here to join the fun of Master Xuan or the fun of Master Xuan's daughter?" Nan Gong Yao teased, secretly fond of this lively son of his.
Earlier, Nan Gong Yao had deliberately asked a question to verify whether he had misjudged things. Ouyang Zixin only frowned slightly, indicating that his previously untrainable physique had completely changed.
This secret realm was indeed extraordinary.
Nangong Tuo pushed open the door to the Main Hall and stepped in quickly, bowing to Nan Gong Yao before turning to make faces at Ouyang Zixin.
Unfortunately, Ouyang Zixin didn't even glance at him.
Seeing his son being ignored, Nan Gong Yao wasn't angry; instead, his gaze toward Ouyang Zixin became even more eager.
After chatting for a while longer, Ouyang Hao took Ouyang Zixin back home.
Once back at the residence, Ouyang Zixin took a quick look at Bai Su in the flower room before heading to his own room.
Recalling the day he saw Nangong Tuo on the street, Ouyang Zixin felt frustrated. Aside from that identical face, Nangong Tuo's entire demeanor was nothing like A Three's; he had rashly approached to greet him.
The little vigilance he had painstakingly developed had weakened so much upon returning to the imperial capital.
"Truly unbelievable."
Ouyang Zixin flopped onto his bed, too lazy to take off his outer garments, and fell asleep immediately. Entering the palace early in the morning was indeed exhausting.
When he woke up, it was already evening; the sunset painted the sky red, and he had missed lunch.
Since sending Liu Ying and Liu Lu away, Ouyang Zixin hadn't taken any maidservants from Xuan Shi Mansion, reasoning that he had grown accustomed to taking care of himself.
"Strange, Nameless hasn't called me to get up lately." Ouyang Zixin tried several times to contact Nameless, but it was as if he had vanished, no matter how she summoned him.
Mo Mo quietly walked toward the front hall. Since returning home, she had been accompanying her parents for dinner; after years away, she could not forget her filial duty.
Unlike previous days, today Xuan Shi Mansion seemed to be welcoming some distinguished guests. The servants were bustling about, and a few were so busy that they didn't even notice Ouyang Zixin, failing to greet her.
"Lin Ma, are there guests in the mansion?" Just then, Ouyang Zixin saw Lin Ma coming from the kitchen and hurriedly pulled her aside to ask.
"Miss, are you going to the front hall for dinner?" Lin Ma smiled at Ouyang Zixin and said kindly, "The lady just instructed me to tell you that there are distinguished guests today. If you are not inclined to meet them, I can have the kitchen prepare your meal and bring it to your room."
Distinguished guests?
Ouyang Zixin inherited her impatience for socializing from Bai Su. She had never seen any distinguished guests visiting before.
"Has mother also gone to the front hall?" From Lin Ma's words, it seemed she wasn't planning to dine with her.
"Yes, the lady is also in the front hall receiving guests. So if you don't want to go, you'll have to dine alone." The five-year-old girl had been away from home for five years; although she had suddenly matured a lot, in Lin Ma's eyes, she was still that child who loved to be pampered. At this moment, she couldn't help but gently scratch Ouyang Zixin's nose.
What kind of distinguished guests could warrant even mother attending to them?
Ouyang Zixin wanted to release her Mysterious Energy to sense the situation but thought better of it. She told Lin Ma that she would return to her room for dinner and turned to leave.
In the front hall.
The distinguished guest being received by Ouyang Hao and Bai Su was none other than Nangong Tuo.
In fact, as soon as Nangong Tuo arrived, he inquired about Ouyang Zixin, but was deftly redirected by Ouyang Hao. Although Nangong Tuo held the title of Third Prince, he still dared not disregard propriety in front of him.
Sitting upright and composed, anyone who didn't know would think that Ouyang Hao was the royal family member.
As for why Bai Su was present in the front hall today, it was because she had heard Ouyang Hao recount the Sovereign's attitude towards Ouyang Zixin during their time in the palace. As a mother, Bai Su keenly sensed one thing—her daughter was likely being eyed by someone.
With such a significant matter at hand, how could she remain seated? Naturally, she wanted to see what kind of person the Third Prince truly was.
Nangong Tuo's intentions were clear; he couldn't forget the smile he had seen on Ouyang Zixin's face that day on the street. Although he had come to realize that Ouyang Zixin must have mistaken him for someone else—her mention of A Three referred to someone who looked very much like him.
However, that didn't matter. As the saying goes, a graceful lady is a gentleman's ideal partner. Whether it was A Three or A Si, Nangong Tuo dismissed them all.
The three individuals, each with their own thoughts, sat in the front hall chatting aimlessly until Lin Ma entered to announce that dinner was ready, prompting them to move to the Flower Hall to eat.
After looking around for a while and not seeing Ouyang Zixin, Nangong Tuo couldn't help but ask, "Master Xuan, is your daughter not joining us for dinner?"
The question came out rather abruptly, causing both Ouyang Hao and Bai Su to pause in surprise.
"Haha, I asked casually; you two needn't..." After asking, Nangong Tuo immediately regretted it; he had come off too eager.
"Is the Third Prince here today for Xin'er?" Ouyang Hao hesitated to inquire further, but Bai Su didn't hold back. Seeing Nangong Tuo's obvious demeanor, she directly asked him, "Could it be that the Third Prince knows Xin'er?"
Knows her? It would have been better if he did.
Hmph, Yun Tianmo's icy words were indeed accurate; Ouyang Zixin was quite remarkable.
At this moment, Nangong Tuo felt as if his heart was being scratched endlessly without relief; he was anxious and restless. Hearing Madam Ouyang's straightforward question made him momentarily embarrassed as he stammered, "I... I don't know her..."
He certainly couldn't say that five years ago he had secretly observed her daughter from afar.
Nangong Tuo can guarantee that even as a prince, he would still be kicked out.
Ouyang Hao noticed the awkwardness in the atmosphere and stepped in to ease the tension.
The meal ended hastily, and Nangong Tuo was defeated under Bai Su's probing gaze. When he left Xuan Shi Mansion, it could almost be described as a hasty retreat.
Which young man doesn't have dreams of love? But how many can withstand the scrutinizing gaze of their future in-laws?
Nangong Tuo should be grateful that Ouyang Zixin didn't show up that day; otherwise, not only would he have failed to pursue her, but he would have been struck out completely.
Everyone around him has their own secrets, and Ouyang Zixin is no exception.
Regarding Bai Su, and Nangong Tuo, or perhaps it should be said A Three, Ouyang Zixin has a heart full of tolerance.
By putting oneself in others' shoes, one can avoid unnecessary troubles.
Ouyang Zixin considers herself a person of great tolerance, but there is one person's behavior that she cannot comprehend—Yun Tianmo, who has repeatedly spied on her intentions.
Is that icy exterior merely a facade?
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