Chapter 83

National Master, what a coincidence, you also came here to dine?

Ye Huahuan suppressed her emotions, pretending it was a chance encounter; on her exquisitely made-up face, she revealed an elegant smile.

Fu San coldly smiled while looking at Ye Huahuan.

The informant who came to the Guoshi Fu, although anonymous.

But he could guess with his toes that the person behind it was undoubtedly Ye Huahuan. She thought she hid it well, little knowing they had already seen through everything.

Your Majesty came here simply out of curiosity about Ye Qingran's child, and it has nothing to do with Ye Huahuan.

Ye Huahuan moved closer to Fu Hanxiu, but a chill emanated from him, so she dared not go further.

Fu Hanxiu doesn't like women getting too close to him, especially disliking the scent of powder and perfume.

Strangely, he does not reject Ye Qingran's close proximity; could it be because she has no powder scent?

National Master, he drifted off a little, his deep eyes flickering with a fleeting bewilderment.

National Master gave a cold nod and continued walking toward his private room.

At that moment, in Ye Qingran's private room, several people had not yet noticed the situation outside.

"Meiren Sister, eat this."

Mo Xiaohu added a chopstickful of fish meat to Ye Qingran's plate.

"Pretty Sister, eat this."

Fu Qianchen gave Ye Qingran a piece of beef.

To distinguish himself from Mo Xiaohu, Fu Qianchen decided to call Ye Qingran "Pretty Sister".

Staring at the pile of vegetables heaped like a mountain in her bowl, Ye Qingran's mouth twitched.

"You guys piled so much food on me, I can't finish it all."

The children were too enthusiastic; she could barely keep up.

Ye Qingran gave each child some vegetables: "You should eat more too."

The two kids happily finished the vegetables Ye Qingran gave them, then looked at her pleadingly.

Ye Qingran blinked, then realized these two brats were asking her to serve them more vegetables.

"Not to be repeated."

Ye Qingran glared at them, then gave them some vegetables.

Serving vegetables is an active act; she cannot let the two children develop a bad habit.

"Ninth Prince, please excuse my embarrassment."

Ye Qingran gave Dongfang Mo an embarrassed smile.

"The children are so cute!"

……

"Huh, isn't that sister's voice?" Ye Huahuan suddenly exclaimed, showing surprise.

"It sounds like Ye Qingran's voice." Zhao Yan nodded in agreement.

Fu San rolled his eyes, quietly watching these scheming women perform.

"National Master, what a coincidence, my sister is also here; would you like to greet her?"

"Sure."

Fu Hanxiu agreed.

Ye Huahuan secretly rejoiced, thinking: Ye Qingran, you've been caught in the act; are you ready to face the National Master's wrath?

Hearing the commotion outside, Ye Qingran and Fu Qianchen both tensed.

National Master?

Ye Qingran raised her eyebrows in the private room.

"This voice is so familiar—could it be Father Lord?! Why did Father Lord come? Could he have discovered me?!"

Fu Qianchen's chopsticks snapped with a "crack" and fell onto the table; he was as if struck by lightning.

Good heavens, don't toy with me like this?

Can even a meal be discovered?

Fu Qianchen wore a dejected face, instantly feeling that the vegetables Pretty Sister served were no longer fragrant.

"What's wrong with you guys?"

Mo Xiaohu lifted his face from the bowl, a grain of rice lingering at the corner of his mouth.

"It's fine, you eat yours."

Ye Qingran was wholly preoccupied with thoughts of Fu Hanxiu, thus failing to notice Fu Qianchen's condition.

Soon, a knocking sound came from outside the door.

"Sister? Sister, are you inside?"

It was Ye Huahuan's voice.

Leng Yue went to open the door; seeing Leng Yue, Ye Huahuan couldn't help but smile and say: "Leng Yue, sister, who are you dining with? It's so lively."

"Leng Yue, why are you just standing there? The National Master is present; hurry and let sister come out to pay respects to the National Master!"

In the private room, Ye Qingran's lowered gaze turned cold. She did not believe this was merely a coincidence; surely it was a scheme set by Ye Huahuan.

Considering the previous few interactions between the National Master and her, it would be strange not to let people misunderstand their relationship.

They wanted to use the children to drive a wedge between her and the National Master?

Ye Huahuan, you guessed wrong this time!

Ye Qingran gave a cold smile, rose, and walked out.

Today's National Master is completely different in style from before.

He usually wore a spotless white robe like snow, an ethereal immortal's bearing, but today he unusually changed into black clothes, losing some of his gorgeous, unrestrained charm and gaining a touch of cold ruthlessness.

Ye Qingran's eyes flickered.

She muttered to herself, This guy had a change of heart today?

However, I must say, black clothes seem to suit Fu Hanxiu better.

National Master, how did you come?

Ye Qingran smiled faintly.

Her gaze lingered on Fu Hanxiu for a moment before shifting away.

The matter of the Five-colored Emperor Flower being poisoned hasn't been cleared up; she can't face Fu Hanxiu as she used to.

Fu Hanxiu noticed Ye Qingran's action, and his handsome brows furrowed.

She, it seems, is deliberately distancing herself from him?

This realization made Fu Hanxiu a little displeased.

Seeing his master not answer Miss Ye's question for a while, Fu San replied, "Miss Ye, we're also here to have a meal."

"All right then, I have guests here, so I'll take my leave."

Ye Qingran made a move to close the door and go back inside.

"Sis, what's the rush? Are my two little nephews here too? Let me, their aunt, say hello to them."

Ye Huanhuan said familiarly, peeking through the crack of the door.

However, the private room is quite large; nothing can be seen from the doorway.

She deliberately raised her voice a few notches, fearing the National Master wouldn't hear.

"Ye Qingran, you're not being fair—when did you have a kid and not tell anyone? I'm practically the child's aunt too! At least give me a chance to give the kids a red envelope."

"In that case, let's just do it today—we'll see the kids and give them red envelopes."

Zhao Yan and Mu Qingrou both showed surprise, blaming Ye Qingran for having a child and not telling them; outsiders would think they were close friends.

Ye Qingran had finally brought the child out for a meal, not wanting to argue, but if she didn't compromise, these people would definitely not let it go.

Thus, she curled the corner of her lip, and in the midst of Ye Huanhuan and the others' hostile, provocative gazes, she raised her voice and shouted inside:

"Xiao Hu, Fu Ze, come out to meet the guest!"