Chapter 84: and translation of chapter title

"Is that so?" Le Ke La's voice was unexpected.

Mu Xi nodded, meeting his grandfather's smile in his eyes, "That's good, that's good! Since that's the case, the Duke's Mansion can't fall behind either; at the royal banquet next month, I will formally introduce her identity to the king!"

Although the king had already met her because of Mu Xin, …

"Only by making it clear to everyone that she is someone protected by Duke Paveika's Mansion, and also the sister Ai Luoxiu holds dearest, can we cut off those people's thoughts!"

Mu Xi is very smart; he understands why his grandfather doesn't make it public now.

Although it's said that outside is the Duke's Mansion's home turf, the king hasn't come.

Only by making it public before the king can we better showcase the nobility of Mu Youyu's identity.

Mu Xi is quite satisfied.

Le Ke La paused, his gaze falling on Mu Xi, his tone gaining a few more degrees of weight of entrustment: "Xiao Xi, you're almost two years older than Youbao, you've grown up together with Youbao, you have more time than A Nian to dote on her and look after her, and you are the brother she relies on and likes most."

"From now on, aside from me and A Xin, you'll need to put more effort into Youbao's safety."

Le Ke La said this, then thought of his irresponsible daughter and son-in-law, feeling weary.

"Ah."

"What's the point of them having so many kids!"

Mu Xi met Le Ke La's gaze, without the slightest hesitation, "Grandfather, rest assured."

He doesn't need his grandfather to say that; he'll remember it himself.

His sister is also someone he's watched grow up, so since she was born, he ought to dote on her.

Mu Xianyan brought Mu Youyu to Mu Xi at this time.

Mu Xi happened to walk out with Le Ke La, and the two looked as if they had finished their talk.

Mu Youyu instantly spotted the two familiar figures, her soft cheeks full of excitement, "Grandfather! Second brother!"

Le Ke La saw her, his expression softened, "Youbao, you've come at just the right time."

Mu Xi naturally went to his sister's side, his whole demeanor softening a bit, "Having fun?"

"Not bad."

Mu Youyu then took hold of his wrist, her little head gently shaking, her tone tinged with a bit of spoiled petulance: "It's just that Brother isn't by my side, I'm so bored."

Mu Xi's voice indulgent: "But you are now."

Mu Xianyan beside them didn't have such a playful tone, but her tone was also happy: "Grandfather, Brother Xi."

Le Ke La responded with an acknowledgment and looked toward her.

The girl is seventeen years old; her face naturally needs no adornment.

Yet her face is made up with heavy makeup unsuitable for her age, the delicate eye makeup making her eyes look even more alluring.

She also sprayed perfume, paired with a moonlight-white gown, exuding an indescribable maturity.

This appearance doesn't resemble anyone from either the Mu or Song families; instead, it shows more of an extravagant, flamboyant flair.

Le Ke La withdrew his gaze, his tone calm as he asked: "Yan Yan, are you done with your work?"

Mu Xianyan is also quite busy; since childhood she's studied violin, and year-round she's either performing outside or taking lessons.

"Yeah." Mu Xianyan gave a faint smile, "I just happened to accompany my sister to see you."

Le Ke La nodded, his gaze returning to Mu Youyu, now more serious: "Youbao, Grandfather has something to tell you."

"What is it?" Mu Youyu tilted her little head, her clear eyes full of confusion, her long lashes fluttering lightly.

Le Ke La raised his hand to ruffle Mu Youyu's crown, his tone solemn yet affectionate: "I will announce your identity at the royal banquet next month."

Mu Xianyan heard this and was visibly startled.

She hadn't expected her grandfather to announce it now, because as people from C Shi, the ancestral home of both the Mu and Song families, no one knows Mu Youyu's identity.

As Mu Xianyan's sister, she must have the best identity!

At first she hadn't heard anyone say so, but she actually never understood why her sister had to hide her identity.

Even she has said it out loud.

After coming to her senses, Mu Xianyan was naturally happy for her sister; she immediately replied, "Youbao's identity should indeed be made public, otherwise everyone would want to step on her! I'll come too then!"

This is how Mu Xianyan's sister ought to be!

Le Ke La nodded satisfactorily, "Yan Yan, you should come."

Although not everyone is present yet, a family should still have the appearance of a family.

Mu Xi turned his head to look at the still-unanswered Mu Youyu, his tone gentle as he asked: "Youbao, what do you think?"

Mu Youyu nodded obediently, her voice soft: "I'm fine with anything; you just need to get ready!"

This morning Bai Yun messaged her, saying that the students of Lan Lin and Nan Feng all know her identity.

At first it was uncertain, then it became speculation, but later some people from Nan Feng and Mu Xi's class said a few words.

Immediately, few people from the two schools doubted it anymore.

Since the day before yesterday's banquet, they've been discussing it nonstop!

Mu Youyu heard this and actually went to search a bit; indeed she found quite a lot, and seeing that none of her brothers had suppressed it, she thought it was time to make it public.

First the students of Lan Lin and Nan Feng, then the people of C Shi will know, then Z Guo, and finally Y Guo.

Anyway, it will be made public sooner or later; now it's just a change of order, nothing much.

She doesn't care either way.

As soon as Mu Youyu finished speaking, Mu Xi gently grasped her wrist, the youth's fingertips carrying a slight coolness; his gaze upon her face was full of tenderness, his tone carrying a confirming question: "You really aren't forcing yourself?"

She lifted her head, her tone carrying a little girl's indulgence, yet also hiding a clarity beyond her years: "What's there to force? Anyway, sooner or later everyone will know I'm Grandfather's granddaughter and the brothers' sister."

As she spoke, she also rose onto her tiptoes, reached out and patted Mu Xi's arm, comforting him like a little adult: "Besides, with Second Brother and Grandfather here, I'm afraid of nothing~"

Mu Xi smiled even more happily, "Brother will protect the treasure well."

Le Ke La looked at the affectionate brother and sister before him, the smile in his eyes deepening a bit, the seriousness in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by warmth.

Okay, Grandfather promises you—this time revealing your identity will only have everyone praising you, and no one will dare to slight you even a bit.

Mu Xianyan stood to the side.

Although she didn't often see her female cousin, from childhood her father, older brother, grandfather, and those around her had told her to dote on her younger sister and not to focus on blood relations.

No matter what, the fact that she is her younger sister's older sister will never change.

This had long been etched into her mind.

The first bucket of money she earned went to her younger sister's expenses, the second, third……

Whenever she had money, she spent it all on her younger sister.

However, because she was busy she didn't spend much time with her younger sister; plus, when they were little they attended different schools, later at age six she went abroad, and she also often went to study violin……

They rarely saw each other, unless her younger sister came to Y Guo, then they would occasionally meet.

However, she had always felt that her younger sister being kept hidden was too unfair.

Now she could finally be seen by the outside world as Le Ke La's granddaughter and Mu Xin's younger sister.

So, seeing her younger sister not object, she also breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.

She stepped forward, her voice proud: 'Exactly! Then I'll play violin accompaniment for you, so everyone knows our Youbao is not only of noble status but also has an incredibly awesome older sister!'

Although Mu Xianyan is only seventeen, her status in aristocratic circles is also well-known; she is not just a decoration.

Mu Youyu laughed, 'Great, great! Older cousin, you're really nice!'

Mu Xi to the side feigned hurt, bending his waist, 'Dear, isn't Brother good?'

'Brother is the best, best, best, best!' Mu Youyu stretched out her hand to make a circle, indicating that good, then quickly reached out her little arm and hooked it around Mu Xi's arm.

This made the boy laugh.

Le Ke La knew she and Mu Xi had the best relationship, but he himself hadn't seen his precious granddaughter in a long time, so he deliberately stepped close and asked with a sour tone, 'And Grandfather?'

'Grandfather is fine too! Grandfather is the one who loves me the most!'

Le Ke La immediately straightened his back, 'That's right!'

Hearing this, Mu Xi compared a bit, realizing her sister's words still considered him the best, best, best, best, and couldn't help feeling a little proud, 'Come on, Brother will take you to play?'

Okay!