Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander-Chapter 397: Repay You with a Lifetime of Care

"Congratulations to Qianyi for winning the double championship at the International Friendship Tournament!"

Nangong Xiaoxue’s voice came through.

The servants stepped aside, revealing the Nangong couple pushing a cake toward them.

Nangong Xiaoxue wore a smile, and even though Nangong Jie did not smile, his expression was much gentler than usual.

As the cake was pushed in front of Yan Qianyi, Nangong Xiaoxue said, "Qianyi, blow out the candles and make a wish."

Yan Qianyi was still in a daze, feeling both flattered and moved.

It had been a long time since she had felt this way.

It was like returning home, to the times when her mother was still alive and prepared birthday celebrations for her, with everyone blessing her.

Nangong Jie spoke up, "What are you dazed for? Your grandmother has been preparing for this celebration for a long time."

Your grandmother...

The way he spoke made it seem as if she truly belonged to the Nangong family.

But she had already separated from Mu Yunlie.

Unable to refuse the kindness, staring at the couple’s expectant eyes, Yan Qianyi closed her eyes, made a wish, and then blew out the candles.

The servants applauded and cheered loudly.

Nangong Xiaoxue brought out a velvet box and handed it to Yan Qianyi, "This is a gift for you."

"Grandma, it’s not my birthday today."

"I know, this is to celebrate your excellent performance at the International Friendship Tournament. Take a look, do you like it?" Nangong Xiaoxue opened the box.

It was a white jade bracelet, completely translucent and free of any impurities, obviously very valuable.

"This is too valuable, I can’t accept it," Yan Qianyi refused.

Previously, Nangong Xiaoxue had given her an emerald necklace, which Nangong Jie gave to Nangong Xiaoxue when he was young, very precious, and she had not yet returned it.

"It’s not valuable compared to you saving my husband’s life. These material things mean nothing, it’s just a little token of my appreciation."

Nangong Xiaoxue took out the bracelet and, without allowing any objections, put it on Yan Qianyi.

She looked at her with a smile full of delight, "It looks really nice!"

Nangong Jie interjected, "I chose it."

Nangong Xiaoxue laughed softly, "Yes, yes, your taste is the best."

The white jade bracelet made Yan Qianyi’s wrist look even more slender and snowy, indeed very appealing.

"Haven’t had dinner yet, right? I specifically asked Ah Lie what you like to eat, and tonight everything is your favorite," Nangong Xiaoxue, holding Yan Qianyi’s hand, led her toward the dining room.

Hearing her mention Ah Lie, Yan Qianyi felt a pang of anxiety.

So Ah Lie is also at home?

She thought that Nangong Jie was unwell, which was why she rushed over in haste.

It turned out, Nangong Xiaoxue was just celebrating for her.

Arriving in the dining room and seeing that Mu Yunlie was not there, Yan Qianyi relaxed a bit.

"See, isn’t it all your favorite food?" Nangong Xiaoxue asked, looking at the table full of dishes.

Yan Qianyi had already eaten at home, but seeing Nangong Xiaoxue’s thoughtfulness, she did not want to disappoint her, so she nodded, "Yes, it’s all my favorite."

Nangong Xiaoxue was overly joyful, "Then hurry up and sit down, eat more."

Looking at the kind smile on Nangong Xiaoxue’s face, Yan Qianyi felt warmth in her heart.

As a child, her grandmother did not like her and hardly ever smiled at her.

Back then, she had always envied other people’s grandmothers.

The love she missed out on in her childhood seemed to be compensated for by Nangong Xiaoxue.

There was also Nangong Jie, though he wasn’t a smiling man, but now his gaze was gentle when he looked at her, no longer cold and stern like before.

Having such grandparents was truly a blessing.

Yan Qianyi’s hand caressed her lower abdomen.

She thought if the old couple knew they already had a great-grandchild, they would definitely be delighted.

The baby would surely be spoiled by them beyond measure.

However, it’s a shame, she couldn’t continue being with Ah Lie.

Nangong Jie said, "I promised you before that as long as you won the championship at the International Military Academy competition, I would fulfill a wish for you. Since you’ve won two gold medals, I’ll fulfill two wishes for you, so go ahead."

Yan Qianyi, who was eating the food Nangong Xiaoxue had served her, paused, "I... haven’t thought it through yet."

The wish she had just made was for all the people she loved, and who loved her, to have a safe and healthy life.

But this wish wasn’t something Nangong Jie could fulfill.

Nangong Jie said, "No problem, these two wishes don’t have a time limit, you can come to me whenever you’ve decided."

Yan Qianyi smiled faintly, "Okay!"

Actually, she had never thought about asking for anything from the Duke.

But having these two wishes, if she ever encountered problems that needed the help of a powerful figure, it indeed provided a way out.

During this period of getting to know the Nangong couple, she had grown increasingly fond of them.

As they chatted while eating, Yan Qianyi gradually relaxed, feeling as if they were truly her family, which made her feel the warmth of home.

Ever since she woke up, the Yan Family had changed completely, and she hadn’t felt this way for a long time.

"Qianyi, have some more, you are too thin," Nangong Xiaoxue said as she picked up the serving chopsticks to serve Yan Qianyi more food.

"Grandma, I really am full, my stomach can’t hold anymore."

"It’s fine, you can eat; you’re not afraid of gaining weight."

Nangong Xiaoxue relentlessly served Yan Qianyi food, as if afraid she would be hungry.

Nangong Jie interjected, "If she can’t eat anymore, let it be. Overeating is bad for the stomach, don’t keep pushing her to eat."

"Oh, you also care about Qianyi now?"

Nangong Jie paused, slightly embarrassed, and hurriedly picked up his bowl to sip the soup.

Nangong Xiaoxue said, "Then let’s not eat anymore, let’s go to the living room for some fruit."

Yan Qianyi, "..."

Her stomach was so full it was bulging.

If Nangong Xiaoxue knew she was pregnant, she would definitely force her to eat even more every day.

The three of them settled on the living room sofa.

Yan Qianyi took Nangong Jie’s pulse and said, "You’re recovering very well, no problems."

Nangong Xiaoxue breathed a sigh of relief and looked gratefully at Yan Qianyi, "Qianyi, if it weren’t for you, my old man might not have survived till now, you really are our family’s benefactor."

"Grandma, please don’t say that."

"Really, I don’t know how to repay you. Simply let Ah Lie commit to you with his life, protecting you forever as a way of repaying you."

Yan Qianyi awkwardly tugged at the corner of her lips.

She had been waiting here for her.

She didn’t know how to respond to that.

Suddenly, footsteps approached.

Yan Qianyi looked up, suddenly stunned.

It was the Lord Commander.

She hadn’t expected him to visit the Duke this late.

Mu Yunlie also halted when he saw Yan Qianyi.

He knew Yan Qianyi would be at the Nangong’s tonight, his grandmother had called earlier urging him to come home early.

But fearing she would be upset seeing him, he had been delaying his return.

He had thought she would have left by now this late.

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