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In the evening, Xiao Guangzheng hosted a banquet to welcome He Yu.
Although it was not Liu Qingshan's turn to be involved in hosting the prince, it was impossible for Xiao Guangzheng to not invite Liu Qingshan. After all, the prince would only be here for a short time, while the Xiao Family would have to face Liu Qingshan every day in the future.
Liu Qingshan was very shrewd and loved to put on airs as a Prefect. Even if Xiao Mo Yi were to enter the capital and take up an official position in the future, Liu Qingshan would not dare to make a big fuss, but if he were to play some tricks or set up obstacles, Xiao Mo Yi would find himself in a difficult situation.
After thinking it over, Xiao Guangzheng ultimately decided to invite Liu Qingshan. After pacing around the room a couple of times, Xiao Mo Yi entered and said, "Father, Liu Qingshan has brought his son over. Should we still let Yao Yao attend?"
"Hmph," Xiao Guangzheng sneered. "Liu Qingshan is quite clever; he even brought his son along. He must be afraid of missing this opportunity to get close to the prince."
"I don't care if he wants to use this chance to ingratiate himself with the prince, but since Liu Mian is here, I think it's better not to let Yao Yao come out," Xiao Mo Yi said worriedly. "Moreover, I estimate that Yao Yao wouldn't want to come either."
"Alright," Xiao Guangzheng nodded. "After all, Yao Yao wasn't feeling well at noon; it makes sense for her not to come tonight. We can just apologize to the prince later."
"Yes, okay." Xiao Mo Yi nodded. "Um... Father..."
"What?" Xiao Guangzheng turned around. After a moment of silence, Xiao Mo Yi said, "Don't you think the prince has a bit of an interest in my sister?"
Xiao Guangzheng nodded. "I noticed that earlier at the city gate."
"Then..." It might be best for my sister to avoid the prince during this time. Before Xiao Mo Yi could finish his thought, Xiao Guangzheng interrupted him. "How can she hide when they live in the same residence? Ultimately, they will have to face each other. Besides, the prince has seen all kinds of beauties coming from the capital. Yao Yao is pretty, but she's still just a young girl. Don't worry; the prince is just curious; people from the capital are all sharp-witted."
"I know that, but..."
"Enough with the 'buts.' Your sister isn't foolish; she knows what's going on. There's no need to worry too much." Xiao Guangzheng concluded firmly. "Send someone to Yao Yao's place and let her eat in her own room. She shouldn't wander around tonight to avoid running into that scoundrel."
Hearing his father refer to Liu Mian as a scoundrel made Xiao Mo Yi smile; he knew his father certainly looked down on someone like Liu Mian. "Well, there's no need for anyone else; it's not far from my sister's courtyard. I'll go myself. You should hurry to the front yard; I estimate the prince will arrive soon."
He finished speaking and hurriedly left without waiting for Xiao Guangzheng's response. Xiao Guangzheng shook his head from behind; these two brothers treated their sister as if she were more precious than their own parents. But thinking about it, Yao Yao had always been exceptionally beautiful and clever, so who wouldn't cherish such a child? Unfortunately, she was quite frail, and now that they had finally managed to nurse her back to health a bit, they naturally doted on her even more.
Well, after all, she was the only daughter in the family, so it was only right to pamper her. Xiao Guangzheng sighed and walked towards the front courtyard.
After listening to Xiao Mo Yi's advice, Xiao Yao nodded, "I understand. I won't go out tonight to avoid running into that man!"
"Yes, that Liu Mian is not a good person; you need to be careful," Xiao Mo Yi said with a serious expression. "However, since this is our home, I doubt he would dare to act too recklessly. Later, I'll have Elder Brother send a couple more bodyguards to keep an eye on you."
"Okay." Xiao Yao readily accepted. Mainly because what happened recently was truly disgusting; she couldn't think of any good way to deal with such a person besides avoiding him.
"Alright then, I’ll take my leave. There's still a lot to do in the front courtyard; I need to check on things."
"Don't worry; I definitely won't go out tonight." Xiao Yao stood up and escorted Xiao Mo Yi to the door.
Xiao Mo Yi, still feeling uneasy, reminded her a couple more times before hurriedly leaving. Once Xiao Yao saw him walk far away, she turned back into the house and said to Yun Yue and Yun Bi, "Go close the courtyard gate; no matter who knocks tonight, don't open it!"
"Understood." Yun Yue and Yun Bi immediately agreed and quickly instructed others to close the gate.
The Bamboo Green Pavilion in the Xiao Family's front courtyard was specifically designed for hosting esteemed guests. Built by the water, it looked like a painted boat docked on the lake from afar. At this moment, the pavilion was lit up with beautiful lanterns, making it truly stunning.
He Yu strolled over slowly and smiled upon seeing the scene. "This is quite interesting."
"This idea came from my daughter," Xiao Guangzheng replied with a smile as well. "Since it was built, this Bamboo Green Pavilion has never been used; it's perfect that the prince is here to give it some flair."
Hearing that it was Xiao Yao's idea made He Yu's eyes light up as he nodded immediately. "Indeed, it's very beautiful; it seems all of Xiao Laoye's children are exceptional!"
"Oh no, the prince is being too kind," Xiao Guangzheng humbly replied. "This is merely my daughter's whim; it's an honor that it caught the prince's eye."
"Xiao Laoye need not be modest," He Yu said, hands behind his back, looking up at the Bamboo Green Pavilion with eyes full of warmth. "A beautiful woman like Xiao Yao is certainly worth cherishing for a lifetime."
The sudden remark left Xiao Guangzheng momentarily stunned, unsure of how to respond.
However, He Yu quickly recovered. "Oh, I apologize, I got a bit distracted."
"It's fine, it's fine," Xiao Guangzheng could only smile along, not daring to delve deeper. He Yu smiled and suddenly remembered, turning to ask Xiao Guangzheng, "How is Sister Xiao's health?"
"Oh, thank you for your concern, my daughter has never been in good health; she has an old ailment and often feels a bit dizzy," Xiao Guangzheng knew what He Yu was going to ask next and decided to be straightforward. "So she went to rest early today."
The implication was that she wouldn't be coming over in the evening. A hint of disappointment flashed in He Yu's eyes, but he understood. "It's best for her to rest; after all, health is the most important thing. Xiao Laoye only has this one precious daughter, right?"
"Indeed," Xiao Guangzheng smiled. "She is our only beloved daughter, so we naturally spoil her a bit more. If there are any offenses towards the prince in the future, I hope you will bear with us."
"How could that be? Sister Xiao is wise and beautiful; how could she offend me? You think too much, Xiao Laoye."
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness."
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