Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander-Chapter 364: The Iron Tree Blossoms

Ning Nuan did this merely to make Mu Yunlie see.

It really made her see Ning Nuan in a new light.

She hadn’t really expected that Ning Nuan, who appeared so gentle and pure, would come up with such a method to ruin her relationship with Mu Yunlie.

This move was truly brilliant.

She wasn’t sure if Mu Huaner had been inciting things on the side.

Thinking about it now, Mu Yunlie’s absence from the acupuncture session last night was probably not just because she had made him angrier that day at the Nangong’s, but also because he had seen those rumors on the forum, right?

That evening, Yan Qianyi arrived at the Nangong’s.

She just happened to meet Ning Nuan.

After a few days of her treatment, Nangong Jie’s complexion had improved a lot, and he was already able to get out of bed and walk.

He was now sitting on the living room sofa chatting with Ning Nuan.

"Qianyi is here!"

Nangong Xiaoxue was the first to see Yan Qianyi and immediately waved at her with a cheerful smile.

"Come, today Nuannuan brought a lot of fresh fruits, try some and see what you like, and take some with you when you leave."

Yan Qianyi walked over and sat down beside Old Madam Yan.

With Ning Nuan there, it was not good for her to talk about medical matters, otherwise, Ning Nuan would know that she was the Masked Divine Doctor.

Nangong Xiaoxue had assured her that she would keep her identity a secret, so she probably did not tell Ning Nuan.

Ning Nuan was very surprised to see Yan Qianyi and asked doubtfully, "Didn’t Qianyi break up with Brother Ah Lie? How come..."

Ning Nuan hadn’t expected to meet Yan Qianyi again at the Nangong’s.

Yan Qianyi felt somewhat awkward.

Indeed, it was hard to explain why she had come again.

Probably Ning Nuan thought she was here to reconcile with Mu Yunlie?

But her face still maintained a light, breezy smile.

After all, as long as she was not embarrassed, the discomfort belonged to others.

From the moment Yan Qianyi had come in, Nangong Jie hadn’t looked at her once, but now he spoke up.

"Though the two of you have had conflicts, until you are divorced, you are still husband and wife. Since she is still considered our Nangong family’s daughter-in-law, out of courtesy, she should come to visit me, a patient."

As soon as Nangong Jie said this, the living room fell into silence.

The three women all looked at him in shock.

Ning Nuan was the most shocked of all.

Ning Nuan opened her mouth in mute astonishment, hardly able to believe her ears.

Had Grandpa Nangong just acknowledged Yan Qianyi as his daughter-in-law?!

How could...

"What are you sitting there dumbfounded for?" Nangong Jie glanced at Yan Qianyi, "Grandma told you to eat the fruit, didn’t you hear?"

His voice was very cold, even slightly disdainful.

But the action he took with his hands was very heartwarming.

He pushed a plate of prepared mangosteen fruit toward Yan Qianyi.

It was indeed a rare sight!

Yan Qianyi, feeling highly favored and stunned, did not react for a moment.

Nangong Xiaoxue smiled and immediately handed her a disposable glove, "Eat, it’s very sweet."

Yan Qianyi nodded, "Thank you, Duke."

Nangong Jie then coldly said, "You call her grandma, but you call me Duke, do you look down on me?"

Yan Qianyi: "..."

Ning Nuan: "..."

Nangong Xiaoxue reproached, "You old man, if you wanted Qianyi to call you Grandpa, just say it straight. Don’t talk in such a weird manner and frighten Qianyi."

After finishing, she smiled at Yan Qianyi, "His speech has always been unpleasant. From now on, just like Ah Lie, call him Grandpa. No need to be so formal."

Yan Qianyi forced a stiff smile.

So wronged.

How could she dare to look down on Nangong Jie?

However, Nangong Jie’s sudden move indeed had her completely baffled.

When she was with Ah Lie, he didn’t acknowledge her as his granddaughter-in-law.

He even offered her money to leave Ah Lie.

Now that she and Ah Lie had split up, he was asking her to call him Grandpa?

The old man’s train of thought was indeed very strange.

Ning Nuan, sitting next to Nangong Jie, had already stiffened completely.

Nangong Jie had always liked her since she was a child, but he had never asked her to call him Grandpa.

Ning Nuan subtly adjusted her emotions, gradually restoring her sweet smile, "Grandpa Nangong, let me peel some more mangosteen for you."

Yan Qianyi, having just put on disposable gloves, was about to pop a segment of mangosteen fruit into her mouth.

She mused to herself that Ning Nuan had been peeling these mangosteens for Nangong Jie.

It was rather embarrassing.

But to be fair, the taste was indeed good.

The silky flesh releasing a sweet scent between her lips and teeth.

Absolutely a delicacy from heaven!

"That’s enough, I’ve already eaten quite a bit," Nangong Jie said.

"Would you like some durian, then? Today’s durian was brought back from outside by my father. It’s tastier than those on Capital Star!"

"Is there still durian?"

"Yes, in the kitchen."

"Alright, let’s have some then. It’s been quite a while since I’ve eaten durian."

"Okay, I’ll go fetch it!" Ning Nuan got up to head to the kitchen.

Seeing Ning Nuan looking as if she couldn’t wait to split the durian with her bare hands to prove her enthusiasm, Yan Qianyi really didn’t want to dampen her spirits.

But for the sake of Nangong Jie’s health, she still spoke up, "Wait a second, Grandpa just ate mangosteen, so it’s better not to eat durian now."

Ning Nuan paused, turning back to look at Yan Qianyi, "Why?"

Yan Qianyi said, "He has lung cancer. He should eat less mangosteen and durian."

Ning Nuan chuckled, brimming with confidence, "Qianyi, I’m from the Medical Department. I’m very clear on what a lung cancer patient should eat. Fruits are rich in Vitamin C, which can enhance the body’s immunity and disease resistance. It is better to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables for recovery."

Yan Qianyi nodded, "Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is indeed correct, but fruits like mangosteen and durian are too ’heaty.’ Eating too much can lead to sticky phlegm or a heaty body. Since you’ve already eaten a lot of mangosteen, I suggest we skip the durian tonight."

Ning Nuan was momentarily stunned, having overlooked this detail.

But since she had already felt somewhat aggrieved earlier, she could no longer stay calm, and heatedly exclaimed,

"Eating a bit won’t be a problem. Grandpa Nangong didn’t eat much mangosteen earlier; you ate it mostly! I know you understand some medical skills, but I am formally trained, and I’m about to graduate from the Military Academy, so I know no less than you. When I say it’s okay, it’s okay!"

The living room fell into silence once more.

Yan Qianyi didn’t say anything, silently eating another segment of mangosteen fruit.

Indeed, when a docile rabbit gets agitated, it can also bite.

Was it because of Nangong Jie’s earlier actions that finally made Ning Nuan snap and unable to tolerate her anymore?

It was unexpected. Normally embodying the demeanor of a well-bred young lady, Ning Nuan had now revealed such a strong and forceful side.

She had almost been deceived by her gentle and graceful appearance in the past.

At this moment, Ning Nuan also realized her outburst, her heart panicked, and suddenly her eyes reddened, and she began to cry.

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