Chapter 193 - An Apple, A Touched Heart (1/2)

In the morning, when Lan Qu and Lan Wu came to serve their young miss, before they could step into the pavilion, they heard a masculine voice reverberate from within, “”Withdraw.”

Lan Qu and Lan Wu’s made eye-contact, knowing Ming wang was back. They two of them can be reassured. Though they never felt otherwise in the past, they can tell young miss was happy with Ming wang by her side.

An San saw An Yi and the others standing guard in the courtyard of You Nian Pavilion and nearly skipped over to them, chattering about all the stuff that happened to everyone. Having nothing to do, Lan Wu and Lan Wu joined in conversation. They clearly belonged to two different masters, yet they were all chattered together like good friends. The atmosphere was strangely harmonious.

Though Feng Yi Xuan covered up Lan You Nian’s ears when he spoke, Lan You Nian still blearily opened her eyes and climbed out from Feng Yi Xuan’s chest. She didn’t know whether it was because she didn’t sleep enough or because of Feng Yi Xuan’s presence that she didn’t feel awake. Her eyes were misty. Her palm-sized face appeared adorably dopey. Her hair was a mess as it cascaded over her shoulders. In Feng Yi Xuan’s eyes, she was absolutely adorable.

Feng Yi Xuan couldn’t hold himself back from stroking Lan You Nian’s messy hair. His voice was soft, “Do you want to sleep some more?” By the time they finished last night’s activity, it was already past midnight. Nian Nian was tired out. Feng Yi Xuan felt it was best if she slept some more.

Lan You Nian blinked her eyes a few times to wake herself. Though she didn’t have much rest last night, it was the most restful sleep she’s had in a while. Lan You Nian shook her head.

Feng Yi Xuan, seeing this, picked up Lan You Nian’s clothes to help her dress. Whether it was due to last night’s venting of lust or because he’s back by Lan You Nian’s side, Feng Yi Xuan was in a very good mood this morning.

After the two finished washing up and walked out of the inner chamber, as Lan Qu and the others served the morning meal, they noticed Ming wang’s eyes were brimming with tenderness and attentiveness as he gingerly carried the petite and peerless Lan You Nian in his arms, incomparably cherished, as if even the slightest force can break that world’s greatest treasure.

Meanwhile, An San carried the daily bowl of medicine over. Lan You Nian’s overjoyed countenance instantly became miserable. Actually, when Feng Yi Xuan wasn’t there, Lan You Nian obediently drank the medicine, but since he was with her, Lan You Nian became a little fussy.

Feng Yi Xuan waved his hand at the others. They knowingly left the room. With Ming wang here, he wouldn’t let young miss act willful, so they were all reassured. Besides, they’ve been separated for so long. They best not stay there to suffer the cold shoulder.

“So bitter!” Lan You Nian perched on Feng Yi Xuan’s thigh, muttering in vexation, “I don’t want to drink it!”

Feng Yi Xuan sniffed the medicine and knew it was bitter but he won’t relent on this matter. Feng Yi Xuan said sympathetically, “Behave, good medicine is bitter to the taste. You’ll get better after drinking it!”

Lan You Nian pouted and prepared to drink. She’s not really refusing to drink. She only wanted to act spoiled with this man because she liked seeing this man spoiling and pampering her.

Feng Yi Xuan indulgently flicked Lan You Nian’s nose. Picking up the still warm medicine, he drank it; then, he locked down Lan You Nian’s head as he locked lips with her, transferring the medicine in his mouth into hers. Maybe because of the kiss, Lan You Nian didn’t feel the medicine was so bitter anymore.

After finishing the medicine, Feng Yi Xuan stuffed the candied fruit An Yi left behind into Lan You Nian’s mouth. Lan You Nian obediently chewed on it, her eyes shuttered with a smile. The candied fruit was not only sweet, it carried a slight fragrance, making it even more delicious.

Seeing Lan You Nian’s enjoyment, Feng Yi Xuan knew Lan You Nian liked this candied fruit and felt he made the right decision. Though he sent the quickest and best assassins in Ghost Realm to Jiangnan, but for Nian Nian, it was all worth it.

Feng Yi Xuan hasn’t been back in the capital for some time, so there were many matters in the manor that required his judgement. But Feng Yi Xuan was reluctant to part with Lan You Nian, after the meal, causing An Yi’s and the other shadow guards’ eyebrows to twitch. It it really alright for their master to be so clingy?

Lan You Nian felt helpless and decided to return to Ming wang manor with Feng Yi Xuan. Sure enough, Feng Yi Xuan was overjoyed hearing this. He grabbed a white cloak to wrap Lan You Nian up into a little bear before he carried Lan You Nian into the carriage heading to Ming wangfu.

Arriving at Ming wang manor, Lan You Nian suddenly asked the steward,”Uncle Feng, what day is it today?” Actually, Ming wang manor’s steward didn’t actually surnamed Feng. Feng was the national surname of Feng country. Those who were not members of the royal family were forbidden from possessing the Feng surname. However, because steward Feng looked after Feng Yi Xuan and oversaw Ming wang manor, the Emperor gifted him the surname Feng.

Upon hearing wangfei’s words, Uncle Feng’s weathered face smiled as he answered. He really wanted to have wangye to marry in wangfei as early as possible. Ming wang manor has been desolate all these years. Only when wangfei came, it would gain some sense of life.

Lan You Nian was taken by surprise and her steps faltered, slowing down Feng Yi Xuan’s pace. It turns out tonight was Christmas Eve, a western tradition. If she didn’t happen to ask what day it was, Lan You Nian wouldn’t have remembered. Lan You Nian thought of those people who cared about her, those she loved and those who loved her. It seems she’s obtained many sincere friends and this lover of hers. Then, shouldn’t she do something this Christmas Eve?

“What’s wrong, Nian Nian?” Feng Yi Xuan tightened the outer coat around Lan You Nian. He noticed Nian Nian was pondering on something after she asked what day it was.

Lan You Nian suddenly halted, pulling on Feng Yi Xuan’s hand, “Xuan, I have some things to take care of, so I can’t accompany you!” Lan You Nian’s voice contained guilt and uneasiness. She wanted to give everyone a surprise.

Feng Yi Xuan felt his heart ache seeing Lan You Nian act spoiled and uneasy. No matter what his Nian Nian did, she didn’t need to have any concerns, not even him. So, Feng Yi Xuan pecked Lan You Nian’s forehead, murmuring, “I accompany you?”

Lan You Nian shook her head, saying “I’ll come back tonight okay? Have Uncle Feng make something tasty!”

Feng Yi Xuan nodded his head dotingly. Though he hated he couldn’t have Nian Nian by his side every moment of the day, Feng Yi Xuan understood his Nian Nian wasn’t a canary (caged bird). She was an eagle that can soar shoulder to shoulder with him. And now that Feng Yi Xuan knew Nian Nian had him in her heart, he didn’t feel so uneasy, so he can give Nian Nian her own space.

“En, then I’ll leave now!” Lan You Nian then left Ming wang manor. Behind her, Feng Yi Xuan watched her departing figure with a gentle expression, until she left Ming wang manor. Feng Yi Xuan turned to An Er, “Buy out Jiangnan’s shop that makes candied fruits.”

An Er affirmed in reply; then, he had the underlings handle this. There weren’t many shops in Jiangnan that made candied fruits, neither could it be bought, but since Feng Yi Xuan was set on it, there wouldn’t be any problems. If the soft approach didn’t work, assassins loved to use force.

So, in the future, when Ming wang manor and Lan manor used the candied fruits that were locally produced in Jiangnan, many people were envious. Once the shop that made Jiangnan’s specialty candied fruits were bought by Ming wang manor, even the candied fruits used by the palace wasn’t as good as Ming wang manor’s.

Lan You Nian took Lan Wu and Lan Qu to Zhen Wei Pavilion, even summoning over Lan Ren and Lan Feng who were busy with some other matters. The four people thought their young miss had some important matter, but they could never have guessed…

“Lan Feng, you and Lan Wu go buy some pretty colored paper. Buy a lot!” Lan You Nian said. “Lan Ren, you and Lan Qu go help me buy some apples, also, buy a lot. You must pick the good looking ones.”

“Eh?” Lan Wu and the others looked at their young miss in bewilderment, “Young miss, there are plenty of fruits in the manor.” With Feng Yi Xuan handling the food and clothing aspects of Lan You Nian’s life, Lan manor had a continual supply of all types of fruits.

Lan You Nian rubbed her forehead, speechless. If she wanted to eat fruit, why would it need to be apples? And would she need to buy so many? Lan You Nian was deeply disheartened by having such a naive Lan Wu by her side. She could only shoot her a glare as she huffed, “Why aren’t you going yet!? Have it done by this afternoon!”

Hearing Lan You Nian say this, the four of them hurried to do what they were told. It wasn’t the first time their young miss made some strange new thing. A lot of times the things young miss did confused them, but afterwards, after it was all done, it was novel and awe-inspiring for them.

When boxes of apples were transported into Zhen Wei Pavilion, Zhen Wei Pavilion’s steward’s face was stiff, wondering what new dish Miss Miao Yin was creating.