Chapter 197

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Yan Si didn't hesitate, immediately thickening his face and shouting loudly: "Yan Ge! Yan Ge!" Shangguan Xingyan responded with great enjoyment: "Mhm~ not bad, not bad, quite comfortable."

Hearing this, Yan Si muttered secretly in his heart: This guy really is shameless enough! But on the surface he continued to flatter and fawn: "Yan Ge, you really are too good, simply a bodhisattva's heart, a hero's liver and gall!"

Seeing Shangguan Xingyan's smile deepen, he followed up with more praise: "Yan Ge is not only kind-hearted, but also graceful in bearing, like a jade tree facing the wind, carefree and elegant; his appearance is beyond reproach, simply more handsome than Pan An."

Just like that, under Yan Si's barrage of rainbow farts, Shangguan Xingyan was overjoyed, nodding and responding nonstop: "Mhm~ sounds good, love hearing it, say more." In the end, Yan Si finally relied on his three-inch unrotting tongue to successfully persuade Shangguan Xingyan to help.

Yan Si saw the situation was about right, so he spoke: "Since that's the case, I'll head back first. These two days the shop doesn't have much business to handle, you and Xingyu can just wander around, have some fun, and make some preparations in advance; in two more days we'll set off to return to Dongying."

Shangguan Xingyan nodded: "Mhm, I'm also a bit tired, better rest early." With that, Yan Si turned and exited the room.

After Yan Si left, a big rock in his heart finally settled. He returned to his residence satisfied, lay comfortably on the couch, and before long entered sweet dreamland.

The next morning, the sun had just risen, the whole capital was still immersed in tranquility. But at this time the imperial palace was already bustling with people coming and going, exceptionally lively. As it turned out, today was the day the Emperor held court.

At the morning court session, ministers reported various important government affairs from all regions. An Wang stood quietly to the side, secretly pondering how to bring up the request for an imperial marriage decree to his imperial brother later. Finally waiting until the morning court ended, the other ministers left the court one after another. An Wang quickly caught up to the Emperor walking ahead.

The Emperor seemed to sense someone following behind, looked back, and sure enough saw An Wang following step for step behind him. The Emperor smiled faintly, thinking this younger brother rarely sought him out on his own initiative; this visit surely meant important business to discuss. As expected, the Emperor's front foot had just stepped into the Imperial Study when An Wang's back foot followed right in.

The Emperor walked straight to the desk and sat down, then looked up at An Wang and asked point-blank: "Old Seven, you rushing after Zhen to the Imperial Study like this, what exactly is the matter?"

An Wang hurriedly bowed, then replied directly: "Reporting to Imperial Brother, your younger brother has come this time to beg Imperial Brother to bestow a marriage for my dog son!" The Emperor couldn't help laughing, teasing: "Haha, Zhen guessed right; last time you came for your daughter's marriage proposal, this time for your son? But never mind, go on, which family's daughter caught your discerning eye?"

An Wang hastily cupped his hands in thanks, then said beaming: "Replying to Imperial Brother, this girl is precisely the Dongying Princess Shangguan Xingyu."

The Emperor looked at An Wang with a face full of shock, incredulously picked at his ear, frowned slightly, and asked doubtfully: "What? What did you just say? Zhen seems not to have heard clearly."

Seeing this, An Wang hurriedly stepped forward and repeated once more respectfully: "Replying to Imperial Brother, what your younger brother spoke of is the Dongying Princess Shangguan Xingyu."

Hearing this name, the Emperor's eyes widened, his face showing surprise, as if unable to believe what he heard. After a moment of silence, he composed himself and asked: "Has Shangguan Xingyu agreed to this matter?"

An Wang nodded, hurriedly replying: "Replying to Imperial Brother, she naturally agreed. It's just that the Dongying side hasn't been informed yet, especially the Dongying Emperor. Si'er plans to wait until the Dongying shop opens in two days, then return to Dongying together with the Shangguan siblings.

After the shop opens, find an appropriate opportunity to mention this to the Dongying Emperor. If the Dongying Emperor agrees, hope Imperial Brother can bestow them a grand wedding."

The Emperor nodded slightly, indicating understanding, then readily said: "Alright, Zhen knows. Since that's the case, you go handle it freely. As long as that side agrees, Zhen as the maternal family will naturally bestow the marriage."

An Wang was overjoyed, immediately kneeling and kowtowing in thanks, shouting: "Many thanks, Imperial Brother!"

The Emperor waved his hand, casually asking: "Anything else? If no other important matters, then retire; Zhen is a bit tired, wants to rest a while."

An Wang hurriedly stood, bowed and said: "Reporting to Imperial Brother, no other matters. Imperial Brother go rest quickly, your younger brother takes leave."

The Emperor let out a big yawn, rubbing his eyes as he slowly turned and walked toward the sleeping palace.

An Wang slowly exited the palace gate, boarded a luxurious carriage, and galloped all the way toward An Wang Fu. When he stepped through the mansion gate, a familiar tranquil atmosphere greeted him. However, at this moment his heart was preoccupied with an important matter — Yan Si's whereabouts.

After An Wang inquired with the servants in the mansion, he learned Yan Si was not at home at this time, but busy in the family-run shop. Hearing this news, An Wang couldn't help shaking his head lightly, a smile curling his lips, secretly thinking: "This kid really is a diligent person!"

Meanwhile, Yan Si in the shop was nimbly handling various affairs, but his mind was completely not here. He was uneasy inside, constantly worrying whether the Emperor would agree to that crucial matter.

Time flew like a white colt through a crevice; in a blink night fell. After a whole day of busy work, Yan Si dragged his slightly fatigued body, hurrying back home. Fortunately, he happened to catch the sumptuous dinner the mansion had prepared.

Despite the delicious food before him, Yan Si was absent-minded, his chopsticks mechanically picking up food and delivering it to his mouth, his gaze wandering.

An Wang sitting at the head of the dining table took all this in; Yan Si's worries were naturally clear to him. But he still kept a calm expression, eating dinner as if nothing was wrong, not revealing the slightest hint.

Finally, dinner ended, and Yan Si could no longer suppress his inner anxiety, hurriedly following close behind An Wang and asking urgently: "Father King, how exactly did things go?"