57 Loving (2/2)
'Did she take the wrong medicine or am I only hallucinating?'
XuanLi inwardly questioned himself since he did not believe that XuanRong had the capability to scheme. He knew her well. She was only arrogant on the surface, but she was even more stupid than a monkey.
Although puzzled, XuanLi could only nod his head and agree to XuanRong's question like a true loving father.
”Yes ah! Not only father, but everyone in the family is very delighted to see you after five years. We should celebrate that Rong'er is back ah! Yes! That's right! Let's celebrate.”
XuanRong's eyes twinkled when she heard XuanLi's words. She inwardly curled her lips, forming into a devious smile.
XuanLi, who saw XuanRong's happiness was written all over her face, could not help but exhale in relief. He was glad that he was able to create a great performance of a 'harmonious love between father and daughter'. At least, people would think that he was impartial not only towards his children but also towards his duty as the Left Prime Minister of the country.
Too bad, XuanRong was not done with her part yet.
”Celebrate?*gasp* So father really prepared this banquet for Rong'er? Oh! Rong'er is very happy ah!!”
Once again, XuanLi was rendered speechless.
He only said that they should celebrate for her arrival, but he did not say that he prepared this banquet for her!
XuanLi did not know if XuanRong was just acting shamelessly or if she was really an idiot for not thinking deeply.
Either way, he had to clarify it ah!
”No, that's----”
Before he could even finish, XuanFei and Xiao Lou arrived.
”Father, what's---- D-DaJie[4]?”
XuanFei, who had just arrived was startled to see XuanRong. She just came back from her courtyard together with her mother, Xiao Lou, but who would have thought that after returning, she would see her eldest sister standing beside her father, looking beautiful and happy.
Burying the hate she felt towards XuanRong, XuanFei forced herself to smile while wiping her eyes with her handkerchief, acting like a younger sister who was delighted to see her eldest sibling.
Watching the young maiden in front of her who was shedding happy tears, XuanRong inwardly snorted. Since the main character had already arrived, XuanRong could now start her plan. She smiled at XuanFei and raised her handkerchief to help her wipe her tears.
”Hush.. Why are you crying ah? If other people would see you crying like this, they would think that someone died in XiangFu. Meimei, always remember, you are a dignified daughter of the Xuan family, you should conduct yourself like a distinguished honored lady accordingly to avoid tarnishing second mother's name. People who have bad intentions would gossip that second mother was not able to properly raise you.”
XuanRong's voice was soft, like an older sister reprimanding the younger one lovingly, but her words made XuanFei froze, unable to continue crying.
”DaJie, I---”
XuanFei paled.
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”Mu Qing! Is the capital still far?”
”We are almost there, Your Highness! I can now see the capital's gate!”
”Okay! Big brother coachman, please drive faster! My Wife JieJie is waiting for me.”
Mu Qing could only sigh. If he did not tell His Highness that Miss Xuan had already returned to the capital, His Highness would definitely want to return to Lu Shan.
Thinking of the struggles His Highness experienced in Jing country, Mu Qing swore that he would help him catch Wife JieJie and bring her to QinWang Fu[5] at all cost!
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[1]. It consists of a narrow-cuffed, knee-length tunic tied with a sash, and a narrow, ankle-length skirt worn with a length of fabric that reached the knees. (Empress of China-CDrama)
[2]. Prime Minister Xuan
[3]. Residence
[4]. Big Sis or Elder Sister
[5]. Prince of the First Rank Residence
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