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Upon hearing the name "Fourth Prince," Xiao Yao immediately stood up with He Yu and bowed, saying, "I have seen the Fourth Prince."
"Oh, why still call yourself 'commoner'?" Yang Yunzhe's words were laced with sarcasm, leaving Xiao Yao momentarily at a loss, her face turning red and pale. This was also her first time encountering such a high-ranking individual. Although he was just a prince, for someone like Xiao Yao, who had lived as an ordinary citizen in both this life and the previous one, it was enough of an experience.
He Yu ignored Yang Yunzhe and instead took Xiao Yao's hand, guiding her around the table to stand beside him, fully adopting a protective stance. He then said, "Please forgive us, Fourth Prince. My lady has always been one to follow the rules; after all, she hasn't officially entered the household yet. Naturally, she feels embarrassed."
The implication was clear: as a member of the royal family, did Yang Yunzhe not understand even this basic etiquette?
Yang Yunzhe twitched his lips, feeling that he had truly overstepped by provoking this formidable figure. The reason behind it was none other than the matter concerning Sun Ruoyun, the illegitimate daughter of the Sun Ping family. He Yu's blatant disregard for Sun Ping was clearly a direct affront to Yang Yunzhe!
In this Great Capital City, who didn't know that Sun Ping's legitimate daughter was set to marry Yang Yunzhe? He Yu's actions were tantamount to slapping Yang Yunzhe in the face—one could almost hear the echo throughout the capital. No matter how hard Yang Yunzhe tried to swallow his anger, he couldn't help but feel frustrated; after all, this person before him was indeed favored by their father. Even though he was the Fourth Prince and arguably the most favored among his brothers, that affection couldn't compare to what this individual received!
It was simply outrageous; one could hardly tell who was truly the favored son!
As Yang Yunzhe thought about these things, he couldn't help but grind his teeth. Thus, when he saw He Yu entering the tavern with a girl in tow, he felt compelled to pick a fight. He had heard that He Yu brought back a prospective princess during his father's Southern Tour; Yang Yunzhe had long wanted to see what kind of extraordinary woman could surpass all those highborn ladies in the capital to become this dashing prince's fiancée—especially since it was a marriage decree issued personally by their father.
Xiao Yao stood behind He Yu, secretly raising her eyes to observe the Fourth Prince. His eyes were narrow and long, exuding an air of charm; his face was sharply defined with diamond-shaped thin lips—she presumed him to be a cold-hearted man. In her heart, Xiao Yao silently formed her own assessment of the Fourth Prince.
Yang Yunzhe looked at Xiao Yao hiding behind He Yu and scoffed lightly, saying nonchalantly, "It's not me; Hong Ming, your daughter-in-law is quite bold. I fear you will have much to worry about in the future; just pray you don't worry yourself sick."
Upon hearing Yang Yunzhe's words, Xiao Yao's face turned even redder as she buried her head deeper down.
Noticing Xiao Yao's emotions, He Yu patted her shoulder and then held her hand gently with a slight smile. "Of course, it's only natural for one's own daughter-in-law to be taken care of by oneself. Whether shy or introverted is better than some people who get into trouble even before becoming relatives. At least in this regard, I have less to worry about, right?"
The words struck Yang Yunzhe like a sharp knife piercing into his flesh. He paused his breath, and his expression twisted into a fierce grimace. Taking a deep breath, he tried to calm himself down and forced a distorted smile, saying, "Only you would dare to be so bold. Fine, I won't waste any more words with you, but I hope you won't regret this in the future!" After saying this, Yang Yunzhe angrily swept his sleeve and left.
He Yu and Xiao Yao watched as Yang Yunzhe exited. He Yu, maintaining a calm demeanor, pulled Xiao Yao back down and said, "You don't need to take his words too seriously."
"But..." Xiao Yao looked up with a pitiful expression, "Am I too spoiled? Did I embarrass you?"
"Don't be ridiculous!" He Yu ruffled Xiao Yao's hair. "You really don't need to think so much about it. Those people and things are just trivial matters; there's no need to care too much. Just remember that you are my He Yu's princess."
After being comforted by He Yu, Xiao Yao felt slightly better.
After all the commotion, the dishes were almost ready and started coming out one by one. However, at this moment, Xiao Yao had lost her appetite. Seeing her like this, He Yu couldn't help but frown even more, attributing the blame directly to Yang Yunzhe. He thought that such humiliation must be repaid double from Yang Yunzhe in the future.
He Yu picked up a piece of fish and placed it in Xiao Yao's bowl. "This Sweet and Sour Fish is quite good; it's from Jiangnan Cuisine, so it should suit your taste."
Following his suggestion, Xiao Yao took a bite and nodded happily. "The flavor is just right; it's really delicious!"
"If it's good, then eat more," He Yu smiled and continued serving food to Xiao Yao. "Look at you; you eat like a cat. I brought you out today to let you enjoy yourself."
Xiao Yao nodded repeatedly but still pondered over the earlier events while eating. Noticing her distracted demeanor, He Yu realized that no matter how he tried to comfort her, the incident had left a shadow in her heart. He regretted that they had run into Yang Yunzhe at such an unfortunate time.
After eating for a while, Xiao Yao glanced at He Yu, then at her bowl, going back and forth made He Yu chuckle in helplessness. "Just say what you want; why do you need to hesitate with your husband?"
"I..." Xiao Yao stammered for a moment before finally saying, "I think... how about you find me a Nurturing Aunt?"
Xiao Yao felt very anxious as she carefully observed He Yu's expression. Sure enough, she saw He Yu's face darken. He threw down his chopsticks and said, "When I was in Nanping, I already decided. My Xuanping Wang's consort does not need to learn those trivial matters! You are my consort, and no matter what, I will protect you! You only need to be carefree and be my consort!"
"But even if I am carefree, I cannot be ignorant!" Xiao Yao retorted, looking at He Yu defiantly. "I know these rules; they are beneficial for both you and me. What I want is to be your consort, not your canary, okay?"
He Yu remained silent with a stern face. Xiao Yao sighed and softened her tone. "He Yu, what I want is to be Consort Xuanping. I know you want me to enjoy all the wealth and glory without worry. I understand that you want to treat me well; I know all of this."
"But, He Yu, I want to be the kind of consort who can stand by your side and accompany you, not just a foolish woman who knows nothing but to enjoy comfort. He Yu, do you understand?"
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