Murong Mingyuan calling this morning to report on what she did last night was within Li Qianfan's expectations.
He didn't hide it from Ziyu, and spoke with Murong Mingyuan, who was executing the "Chop off Kahn's Hand" order.
"Master."
Murong Mingyuan got straight to the point: "I want to take Kahn, whose left hand has already been chopped off, as my confidant. I ask for your permission."
"What?"
Li Qianfan was startled and instinctively looked at Ziye.
Empress Dowager Xiao had made it very clear—
After chopping off one of Kahn's hands, he had to be expelled from Dongtu within 12 hours!
Murong Mingyuan, acting on behalf of Li Qianfan, had chopped off Kahn's hand, thus perfectly completing the mission.
But now she was calling to say she wanted to take Kahn as her confidant.
This—
Setting aside for a moment that Murong Mingyuan dared to defy Li Qianfan's orders.
Just considering her and Kahn's "identities."
No matter what, Kahn was a talented young man who had caught Ziye's eye.
And Murong Mingyuan, at best, was just Li Qianfan's servant!
Li Qianfan's servant treating her younger sister's former "love interest" as a servant, wouldn't that be an insult to Ziye?
Ziye, who could clearly hear what Murong Mingyuan was saying, had a flash of cold light in her eyes, but pretended nothing was wrong. She leaned her head over, listening to what Murong Mingyuan had to say next.
"Master, you might not know."
Murong Mingyuan said, "That Kahn is actually a pawn sent by a certain foreign force to Yang Ziye four years ago. The purpose was to gain her favor and eventually become the son-in-law of the Ding and Li families."
What!?
Li Qianfan and Yang Ziye were both stunned, and quickly exchanged glances.
More than ten minutes later.
After carefully recounting the entire event, Murong Mingyuan finally said, "Master, the reason I want to keep Kahn is mainly for two reasons."
First.
Murong Mingyuan, who was rapidly expanding her business in Sijiu's night, was severely lacking in top talent.
And Kahn, who had been meticulously trained by a certain foreign force since he was seven or eight years old, and who could win Ziye's heart—if he wasn't considered talented, then there was no talent in this world.
After Murong Mingyuan pulled him back from the brink of death, Kahn had no choice but to loyally follow her to escape the pursuit of the eldest branch.
There would be no problem with loyalty.
Second.
Murong Mingyuan hoped to use Kahn as bait in Sijiu to lure out his mysterious former employer who would surely be hunting him.
If!
She could accomplish this, it would be a great service to Li Qianfan, Yang Ziye, and even Longxu!
After all, any force that could scheme against Yang Ziye years in advance was undoubtedly the most dangerous.
If Murong Mingyuan could find out who that force was, she believed Longxu would also thank her.
In fact.
Murong Mingyuan had already rendered great service to Longxu.
If the eldest princess of Longxu was targeted, what about the other princesses?
This was equivalent to sounding an alarm for Longxu.
They would pay special attention to all young men who interacted with the princesses.
Effectively preventing the disaster of Longxu being gradually infiltrated in this manner!!
"Alright, you can keep Kahn."
Li Qianfan decisively agreed to Murong Mingyuan's request.
He also said, "Murong, you've done well. When I come to Sijiu in a few days, I will reward you handsomely."
"Thank you, Master."
Murong Mingyuan said indifferently and ended the call with a pout.
So spirited—
Li Qianfan held his phone, pondering that Murong Mingyuan, this "servant," didn't seem to have the awareness of a servant, when he heard soft sobs.
Ziye was crying.
Due to lingering fear!
If it weren't for Yang Xiao's extreme prejudice against foreigners, ordering Ding Xiaolang not only to expel Kahn from Dongtu but also to leave him with one hand; but instead, if she had indulged her granddaughter's wishes and agreed to her marriage with Kahn.
Then it would not only bring a devastating disaster to the entire Longxu.
It would also ruin Ziye's life!!
Yang Xiao's extreme prejudice, by sheer chance, had foiled a great conspiracy to infiltrate Longxu, and had timely prevented Ziye's misfortune.
Anyone in Ziye's position—
Would be terrified after understanding what happened.
Li Qianfan, however, was very happy.
He tugged Ziye's ear: "Pig. Now your guilt towards Kahn and the psychological shadow left by your grandmother should have vanished, right?"
"Brother—"
Ziye suddenly threw herself into his arms, hugged his neck, and burst into tears.
While crying, she cursed herself for being a pig.
She apologized to her grandmother, her parents, the people, and even the whole world.
She also cried and asked Li Qianfan, "I'm crying, why aren't you crying with me?"
Li Qianfan—
Because she was crying, did he have to cry too?
How unreasonable!
However, seeing how miserably Ziye was crying, Li Qianfan could only raise his head, open his mouth, and let out a few howls: "Oh, oh oh."
Ziye immediately became furious!
She raised her hand and pushed Li Qianfan off the sofa, then struck a posture like Wu Song fighting the tiger, and gave him a flurry of blows.
Finished!
Princess Ziye felt refreshed and ran into the bathroom to wash her face.
Li Qianfan envied his younger sister's "frankness" of crying when she wanted to cry and laughing when she wanted to laugh.
Though it was a bit exhausting for her brother—
At ten in the morning.
Yang Ziye once again clung to Li Qianfan and went to Qianfan Hospital.
She had to appease her grandmother well, offer an apology, and swear that she would never call her grandmother a demon in her heart again.
Ha.
Haha!
This was Yang Xiao's reaction after realizing she had unintentionally foiled an enemy's major conspiracy and prevented her granddaughter's misfortune.
She let out three triumphant laughs to the sky, then instantly retracted her smile.
She kicked the vice-dean's office door open, booting out her eldest grandson and granddaughter: "Scram. I have work to do."
"If I weren't with you, Grandmother wouldn't kick me out!"
After being kicked out, the siblings began to blame each other.
After the accusations, the siblings discussed where to play and who to play with.
When in need, call Mo Hongti—
Mo Hongti, who was nocturnal, learned that this youthful and invincible beautiful girl was Li Qianfan's biological sister, the darling of Hongye Information, and the eldest princess of Longxu. She immediately erupted with the greatest enthusiasm.
What's the big deal about playing?
Sister Hongti was an expert at this!
A one-stop shop for food, drink, and fun, let's go!
It wasn't until the sun was about to set that Mo Hongti drove the siblings back to Victoria from a scenic spot.
"Brother, you are simply too fortunate."
Before getting out of the car, Ziye couldn't help but say to Li Qianfan, "Not only do you have strong women like Sister Junlin around you, but also a virtuous wife and mother like Sister Ziyu, confidantes like Sister Paipai, and even a best friend like Sister Hongti. If you don't live to be ninety-nine, you'll be at a great loss."
Li Qianfan burst into laughter.
"Oh my, Sister Ziye, not only are you beautiful, but you're also sweet-mouthed and good at talking."
As Mo Hongti delivered a compliment, she thought to herself, "And there's Shen Yun, whom you don't know about yet."
At seven in the evening.
In Victoria's supreme private room.
Old Su, Ning Xiaolan, Su Ziyu, Mo Hongti, Dai Paipai.
And Li Qianfan and Ziye, a total of seven people, all received a formal invitation from Ms. Yang Xiao.
Tonight.
Yang Xiao had something very important to announce on the spot.
Her secretive demeanor made Li Qianfan a little "apprehensive."
Let alone Old Su and his wife, who were, in a sense, meeting their future mother-in-law for the first time.
To attend tonight's banquet.
Old Su and his wife returned home before five o'clock, dressing up and making themselves presentable, wishing they could stick their heads into a beauty camera.
Even when Yang Xiao opened the door and walked in, Old Su and his wife were the first to stand up, with respectful smiles on their faces.
"Sit, everyone sit down casually."
Yang Xiao, who had also changed into a white robe tonight because Old Su and his wife were attending, looked even more "ethereal."
"Dad, Mom. You both hurry and sit down."
Yang Ziye said with wide eyes and a white lie: "My grandmother is the most gentle and kind-hearted person in the world. She doesn't harm even an ant when sweeping, and cherishes the lamp covered with moth wings."
Li Qianfan quickly covered his face with his hand.
Having such a sister, he, as her brother, was truly ashamed to show his face.
"Alright, you talk too much."
Yang Xiao also found it amusing, and rubbed Ziye's little head with her hand, signaling everyone to sit down again.
Yang Xiao, the host of this banquet, sat in the middle.
On her left were Old Su, Ning Xiaolan, and Su Ziyu.
On her right were Yang Ziye, Mo Hongti, and Dai Paipai.
Li Qianfan, the eldest grandson, sat horizontally at the lower end of the table.
Everyone began to exchange pleasantries.
With Mo Hongti and Yang Ziye present, there was never any need to worry about awkward silences.
Moreover, Ning Xiaolan and Dai Paipai were also well-versed in social graces.
After three rounds of wine and five courses of food.
Yang Xiao picked up her teacup and took a sip of water.
The private room suddenly fell silent.
Because everyone knew that Yang Xiao was about to get down to business.
As expected—
"In-laws, my dear in-laws."
As Yang Xiao, who was also addressed as Li Wujiang by Old Su and his wife, slowly said, "The day after tomorrow, I plan to take Su Ziyu to Longxu."
What?
Old Su and his wife didn't understand what she meant for a moment.
Yang Xiao continued, "Let everyone in Longxu witness their future Dragon Lord's wife!"