Chapter 59 Prime Minister An Manor (2/2)
Prime Minister An was very dissatisfied with Lan Jian Jun’s insensibility, but today was his big day, he could ruin his own banquet. Moreover, he and Lan Jian Jun have been fighting for so many years, there was no hurry for this single moment. Today he wanted to deal with Lan Mo Xian and Lan You Nian who followed behind Lan Jian Jun.
“This must be General Lan Che Qi. Indeed, heroes arise from youngsters ah!” Prime Minister An praised Lan MO Xian with a unknown undertone.
“Many thanks for Prime Minister An’s praise!” Lan Mo Xian put away his warm smile when facing outsiders. At this time, he was the General Che Qi who heroically slew the enemy on the battlefield.
“No need to be so modest. This is probably Miss Lan who just returned!” Prime Minister An deliberately exerted pressure when facing Lan You Nian. After all, the people who were sent to kill this girl have died without leaving a whole body. For a long time, he hasn’t been in such a tight corner. One little girl actually can deal with so many shadow guards, even if those shadow guards’ martial arts was very common.
A lot of eyes around looked at Lan You Nian who stood there like a scenery. She stood quietly beside Lan Mo Xian. The gentle wind swept over the veil on her cheeks. Silk strands of hair danced in the wind, bursting forth with a delicate fragrance. Even if her face was ruined, many people present were still immersed in this beautiful painting.
Lan You Nian’s lips lightly opened, eyes cast low, “This little girl greets Prime Minister An,” the sound was crisp and elegant, surpassing Lan Zhi and Lan Ya behind her by far. Appearance was irrelevant only temperament.
Prime Minister An carefully studied Lan You Nian who was still just a child in front of him. With his many years of sensitive experience while navigating the official circles, he sensed the danger of the girl opposite him. Even if she had no strength in her hands, was very young and had no backing, but Prime Minister An perceived danger. This woman cannot stay!
“An-niang is back ah. Yin’er is also back. Come, come, let grandfather see!” Prime Minister deliberately did not pay attention to Lan You Nian, giving Lan You Nian the cold shoulder.
Everyone thought Lan You Nian will feel wronged and awkward but Lan You Nian dealt with this with an easy grace. Although the expression of Lan You Nian could not be seen under the veil, everyone could sense this girl was not arrogant nor had a rash attitude. In comparison, it was clear that the Prime Minister, as an elder, was a little petty.
Lan Jian Jun was very dissatisfied with Prime Minister An’s disregard of his daughter but at this time, he can’t vent his anger. Even if he was a military officer, he was not stupid. Lan Jian Jun could only withhold the anger in his heart. He tugged Lan You Nian into the inner courtyard of the banquet.
Many people came today. Almost all of the capital’s official family children have arrived. The power of Prime Minister An in the official circles can’t be underestimated. Today, second wangye and fourth wangye were also here. Even eldest princess Feng Xiao Luo came a lot earlier. Everyone greeted one another. Lan Jian Jun was led away by some people from the official circles. When leaving he reminded Lan Mo Xian to take care of Lan You Nian.
Lan Mo Xian knew his sister has never participated in such a banquet. Neither did she know any of the unmarried young miss. So, he dragged Lan You Nian to an inconspicuous place in the banquet, afraid his little sister couldn’t adapt to such a situation.
Lan You Nian observed the banquet. It was nothing more than colorful unwed young ladies and fine young men. Whether it was the small talk of the official circles, the kind of banquet she really didn’t like. In the previous life, taking over the family clan, she often waded through such situations like these. In this life, this was the first time participating in such a banquet, inevitably she was bored.
“Nian’er, don’t like?” Lan Mo Xian sat next to Lan You Nian. Seeing the impatience in Lan You Nian’s eyes, he asked.
“En, it would have been better to use this time to sleep,” In the presence of intimate people, Lan You Nian restored her natural personality. She was really as endearing as a child.
“Hey? Isn’t this third little sister? How come third little sister is sitting here?” Lan Zhi’s voice was filled with surprise. But that voice still attracted many people’s eyes. Originally everyone was curious about the Lan manor’s legitimate daughter who just came back, so looked at Lan You Nian’s matters as if they were watching something amusing.
Lan Mo Xian frowned. His eyes looking at Lan Zhi was like looking at the enemy. He can tell Lan Zhi came here to find trouble. She really is restless. Did she really think she can be unscrupulous in the Prime Minister’s manor?
“Third little sister, today’s pastries were specially made from Zhen Wei Pavilion. Third little sister has probably never tasted it yet!” Lan Zhi’s voice was soft and deliberate but the sarcasm contained in it was clear. Her third little sister was just a bumpkin from the countryside, how can she have eaten such things before?
“What? Third little sister really never had it before? It really is a pity! Zhen Wei Pavilion’s pastries are novel and delicious. Third little sister must eat more today!” Lan Zhi smacked her mouth with a handkerchief as if she was really surprised.
“What are you saying? A few days ago, I went with Lan meimei to Zhen Pavilion to eat. Who treats your own little sister like this? Really is hypocritical!” A female voice rang from the banquet.