Ye Fu greeted her siblings-in-law and exchanged a few words of family talk. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Xun Yin and Feng Liuli arrived at the main hall together. They were both alone and living in the Ye Mansion, so it was inevitable that they occasionally met when coming and going. The servants at the Ye Mansion were trained to be discreet, as the Ye Family disliked gossip. As a result, their occasional appearances together hadn’t caused any rumors.

Following them were the Eldest Prince and the Thirteenth Princess. The Thirteenth Princess was a frequent guest, so everyone simply nodded to greet her. Before everyone could salute, the Eldest Prince said, "Today, there is no Prince in the Ye Mansion. Just call me Xiao Qian, like an ordinary friend, no need for formalities."

Everyone gathered today were Ah Zhi’s elders, and he did not wish for them to bow to him.

This modesty made everyone feel even more comfortable with the unpretentious Eldest Prince.

Ye Zhi smiled warmly and greeted, "Qinglian, Xiao Qian, you’re here. My mother probably has nothing to announce tonight; she just enjoys having everyone gathered for a lively meal together, that’s all."

Behind the Eldest Prince was Xiao Bai.

She treated everyone equally: "Xiao Bai, you’re here too, please take a seat and join us; a guest is a guest."

She recalled that the book mentioned an aide named Xiao, close to Emperor Xiao Wen. Could it be him?

He looked straight ahead and replied seriously, "It’s inappropriate, I am merely a guard."

Ye Zhi gave the Eldest Prince a look.

The Eldest Prince understood immediately, speaking casually: "No worries, listen to Sister Ah Zhi."

Sister Ah Zhi, is how he respectfully addressed her.

"Yes." Xiao Bai nodded in agreement. The Eldest Prince’s tone allowed no objections; Miss Ah Zhi was very important to him, to what extent, he didn’t know.

He was only aware that the confident Eldest Prince, who spoke eloquently in front of the Emperor and Master Song Bai, was bashful when facing Miss Ah Zhi, like a young man experiencing first love. Tonight, the Emperor had invited the Eldest Prince for a game of chess, but the Eldest Prince declined, giving the excuse of a prior commitment to an old friend.

Noble Princess Consort Xiao was furious, scolding her son for lacking discernment and failing to act appropriately, before finally stating that this should not happen again, and then let him go.

Ye Zhi was unaware of all this, and she beamed with joy.

Handing over Xiao Ah Che, she said, "Here, hold him. This is my nephew Xiao Ah Che. Isn’t he cute?"

She then instructed the little bundle in her arms, "Xiao Ah Che, say Brother Qian."

Xiao Ah Che’s soft, fair face and large blinking eyes gazed directly at the young man, but he didn’t say a word.

The other party hesitated for a moment, then cautiously extended his hands to gently hold the little one.

He handled him with extreme tenderness~

Ye Zhi prompted her nephew once more, "Xiao Ah Che, say Brother Qian."

This time, held in his arms, Xiao Ah Che understood and called out in a tender voice, "Brother Qian."

"Hmm." Li Qian’s heart melted; the little bundle felt soft and cuddly in his hands, his short limbs adorably cute, and he handled him even more gently, afraid he might accidentally hurt him.

Everybody settled down, finding seats in the hall to chat about family matters.

Soon, maids served dishes one by one onto the table.

The Ye Family had set three tables, inviting everyone to take their seats. Ah Zhi, Huanhuan, and the youths of similar age sat at one table. Li Qian, Shen Chen, Ye Yuan, Huan’s father, and Housekeeper Tan sat at another. Finally, Lingbo Fairy, members of the Ye Family like Ye Fu and Feng Liuli sat at the third table.