Chapter 731 Wheedling

Chapter 731: Wheedling Chapter 731: Wheedling Editor: Atlas Studios Li Jinghua had also sent someone to pick up Li Jian and the others, so the two families separated as soon as they entered the city.

Li Jian wanted to bow to Qi Haoran.

But considering the other party was his royal sister-in-law’s brother, Qi Haoran got off the horse and chatted with him before getting on the horse.

When he returned, he said to Mu Yangling, “Li Jian is too cunning.

I hope Sister-in-law isn’t playing with fire by inviting him here.” Mu Yangling said nonchalantly, “Sister-in-law is very smart.

Since she dares to invite him, I’m sure she’s confident of handling him.

Besides, this matter is beneficial to Big Brother.

Since Sister-in-law is already the Empress, why should she worry about the Li family?” Qi Haoran smiled and did not say anything else.

Li Jinghua’s biological oldest brother was crippled and there was no one in her maternal family for her to rely on.

If Li Jian made use of this point, Sister-in-law would have many scruples.

How could she have no scruples?

However, Qi Haoran did not explain further.

It was better not to let Ah Ling worry about such things that might or might not happen.

After Mu Yangling settled the people from her maternal family down, everyone had a lively reunion dinner at night.

Fan Zijin and Little Madam Xia were also invited over.

Shu Wanniang held Little Madam Xia’s hand and looked at it seriously.

She softly told her about some things that she had to pay special attention to during pregnancy and some things to take note of after giving birth.

She gave her reminders in various aspects, no matter how big or small the matter was, which touched Little Madam Xia.

Although Nanny Xia and Mu Yangling had also taught her a lot, one of them was a servant, so there were naturally some things that she could not say.

Mu Yangling had only given birth once, so there were many things that even she did not notice, so it was naturally impossible for her to teach her.

Shu Wanniang had been feeling it was a pity that her daughter wasn’t by her side when she gave birth and went through confinement.

Therefore, when she saw the pregnant Little Madam Xia, she naturally taught Little Madam Xia like a junior.

This was especially so since she had seen Fan Zijin grow up.

Shu Wanniang spoke to Madam Xia in a low voice.

Then, she held Fan Zijin’s hand and sighed.

“I haven’t seen you in five years.

Why have you lost so much weight?” When Fan Zijin left back then, he had the image of a youth.

He was considered to be in good health and looked like an elegant young master.

Back then, Shu Wanniang had even considered matchmaking him and Ah Ling.

Now that he had grown into a young man, logically speaking, his body should be more muscular, but he had become even thinner than before.

Shu Wanniang could feel that there was not much flesh on his hand when she held his hand.

It was all bones.

Looking at Qi Haoran again, although the chubby baby fat on her son-in-law’s face was gone, he looked perfectly fine with his muscular body.

Shu Wanniang looked at Fan Zijin with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Obediently, Fan Zijin joked, “Auntie, it’s not like you don’t know that Haoran eats a lot.

How can I beat him in snatching food when we’re eating at the same table?

Moreover, Ah Ling is biased, so I’ve lost weight.” Little Madam Xia looked at Fan Zijin in surprise.

This was the first time she had seen her husband wheedling in front of an elder.

She quickly looked up at Shu Wanniang and saw her beaming brightly as she patted Fan Zijin.

“You’re too mischievous.

But since you’ve said so, with me watching over things tonight, eat as much as you want.

I won’t allow him to snatch food away from you.” Fan Zijin hurriedly said, “But the dishes made by those chefs don’t suit my taste.

I really miss your cooking, Auntie.

I can even drool in my dreams thinking about them.” As she spoke, he really slurped his saliva twice.

Even more astonished now, Little Madam Xia glanced at Shu Wanniang with flickering eyes and lowered her head to think.

Nanny Xia was happy to see that Little Madam Xia finally knew how to pay attention to her surroundings and think.

It seemed that she had taken what she had taught her to heart.

Hearing this, Shu Wanniang immediately stood up and said, “Where’s the kitchen?

I’ll whip up two dishes for you right away.” Qi Haoran glared at Fan Zijin and quickly pressed his mother-in-law down, indicating that she must be exhausted from the long journey.

How could he ask her to cook at this moment?

However, Shu Wanniang said with a smile, “All I did was sit in the carriage and it wasn’t even a rushed journey with us stopping every now and then.

I’m not exhausted.

Besides, it’s been a long time since you’ve tasted my cooking.

Since there’s not much time today, I’ll make two dishes for you first.

I’ll whip up a proper meal for you guys tomorrow.” Qi Haoran could not stop Shu Wanniang.

Mu Yangling happily followed her mother to the kitchen.

The ingredients in the kitchen were already prepped, so Shu Wanniang could cook them directly.

Mu Yangling really wanted her mother to make her favorite crab noodles and lion’s head, but Shu Wanniang prepared two of Fan Zijin’s favorite dishes.

One was sweet and sour mandarin fish, and the other was braised ham in honey sauce.

As she scooped the food into a bowl, she comforted her daughter softly, “…I’ll make it for you tomorrow.

Lion’s head has to be prepared from scratch to taste good.

None of the already-prepped ingredients are suitable.” When Qi Haoran saw these two dishes, he was instantly jealous.

Even if lion’s head couldn’t be prepared due to a lack of time, there was sufficient ingredients to prepare Qi Haoran’s favorite braised pork belly.

It was much easier to make than sweet and sour mandarin fish and braised ham in honey sauce.

As expected, Fan Zijin was overjoyed and eagerly followed behind Shu Wanniang to serve her.

During dinner, he directly occupied Qi Haoran’s seat and used the serving chopsticks to pick up food for Shu Wanniang several times.

Qi Haoran and the rest had no choice but to change their seats.

If any guests came to see this seat, they would definitely think that Fan Zijin and Little Madam Xia were Shu Wanniang’s son and daughter-in-law… Seeing this, Bowen couldn’t help but purse his lips and smile.

He glanced at his sister and brother-in-law, but the oblivious Bosi and Kejia’s attention was focused on Little Bear instead.

The two of them sat in the middle with Little Bear on their left and right.

Mu Yangling wanted to bring Little Bear to the side so that it would be easier to feed him, but Kejia stopped her and patted her chest.

“Sister, don’t worry.

We’ll take good care of our nephew.” Little Bear also hugged Bosi’s waist and said, “I want Little Uncle and Little Aunt.” Indeed, he liked the new and hated the old.

Mu Yangling looked at her son sadly.

When she saw him sitting obediently between the two older children and eating, she was instantly relieved.

Kejia and Bosi were very interested in feeding their nephew.

They were the youngest at home and were often taken care of.

Now that there was finally someone younger than them who needed to be taken care of, they were overjoyed.

The two of them fed their nephew with unprecedented patience.

As long as there was rice and vegetables in Little Bear’s bowl, he could eat by himself, and there was no need for the adults to worry at all.

Also, he wouldn’t make a mess eating.

Under the twins’ surprised gazes, the servant filled up Little Bear’s rice bowl yet again.

Kejia looked down at Little Bear’s stomach in surprise and secretly winked at her twin brother.

Bosi saw it and nodded secretly.

After the two children finished eating, they asked to play by themselves on the pretext of not disturbing the adults from catching up.

They also brought Little Bear along.

Mu Yangling didn’t think too much about it since they were at home.

Thus, she waved her hand and let them go.

Rain quickly followed to serve them.

Not long after, exclamations came from outside the door.

Shu Wanniang looked outside and asked, “Did your brother and sister cause trouble?” Mu Yangling patted her hand and said, “What trouble can they possibly cause so soon after arriving?

Most likely, the servants are making a fuss over something trivial.

I’ll go take a look.

Please sit down first.” She gave Qi Haoran a look and asked him to entertain her mother well.

After nodding at his brother-in-law, Bowen quickly followed her out.

Mu Yangling and Bowen knew their mischievous younger siblings well.

It was fine if they got into trouble, but hopefully they didn’t implicate their little nephew.

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