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Chapter 352: Midnight Warmth
Chapter 352: Midnight Warmth
In the evening, the whole family gathered at Ting Lan Pavilion to have dinner with the Elder Lady.
Meng Qianqian shared the news of the Wancheng Princess and Ji Li's grand wedding.
Everyone's chopsticks paused in unison.
"Which flower vase?"
The Elder Lady asked.
Meng Qianqian spoke softly, "It's Wancheng, the Wancheng Princess. You've met her before."
The Elder Lady thought carefully and shook her head decisively, "I don't remember. Why does she want to marry a chicken?"
Meng Qianqian curved her lips, "It's Ji Li."
"Oh." The Elder Lady suddenly realized, and her expression turned serious, "I don't remember him either."
Meng Qianqian said, "Do you still remember the Retired Emperor and Fu Gonggong?"
The Elder Lady nodded firmly, "I remember, they gave money."
Meng Qianqian: You've always remembered them, and it's because of this reason.
Bai Yuwei asked curiously, "The wedding notice has been sent out, but where are the two of them?"
Meng Qianqian smiled awkwardly but politely, and said to Lu Yuan, "The Retired Emperor said that we should find the Wancheng Princess and Ji Li, and ensure they have a smooth wedding."
Lu Yuan said, "You've arranged for her to marry a prince, and now you want to manage their wedding too? Will you also manage whether they'll have dragon and phoenix twins in the future?"
Meng Qianqian smiled, "It won't come to that. Just bringing them back for the wedding is enough."
Lu Yuan asked suspiciously, "Capture?"
Meng Qianqian spoke seriously, "Find them. If they don't cooperate... knocking them out and tying them to the bridal sedan chair is also an option."
Lu Yuan: "..."
He had thought Lu Yuan wouldn't bother with other people's business, but unexpectedly, Lu Yuan readily agreed, "Alright."
"So straightforward?"
"Mhm."
Meng Qianqian exhaled in relief.
She had made a deal with the Retired Emperor; she would marry off the Wancheng Princess, and in return, he would establish the Graceful Examination.
She hadn't mentioned this to Lu Yuan, but his willingness to help saved her from racking her brains for an excuse.
"Who do you plan to send? Finding people isn't the Golden Guard's specialty, and the Miaojiang bodyguards aren't at the mansion either. They don't have tracking bugs on them either."
"Old man, I need to borrow two people from you."
"My people have already been sent out, including Ruan Qing and Ruan Ling."
"After meeting your grandmother, I'll put in a good word for you."
Majestic King: "Subdue the dragon and tame the tiger!"
Two dark shadows flashed into the room.
Meng Qianqian was startled.
Were there two experts by her grandfather's side? She hadn't noticed at all. How powerful must their martial arts be?
The Majestic King noticed his granddaughter-in-law's confusion and explained, "They are scouts. Their martial arts skills are not as good as Ruan Qing and Ruan Ling, but when it comes to hiding and tracking, no one can surpass them."
He looked at the two of them, "Did you hear what I just said? If they don't cooperate, you must bring them back to me, even if you have to use poison!"
For the sake of seeing Xian'er, he was determined!
"Yes, Majestic King!"
The two of them disappeared into the night.
Now, it was a matter of waiting.
It was uncertain whether the Princess and Ji Li would be found first, or if the Dragon and Phoenix twins of Second Aunt would return to the capital first.
Either way, it was an exciting prospect.
After dinner, the family played a long-overdue game of Leaf Cards with the Elder Lady, while Bao Shu played with the little wolf cub inside the room.
Outside, the cold wind was biting, but the hearts within the room were warm.
"It's snowing again."
Meng Qianqian stepped out of the room and looked at the falling snowflakes, reaching out to catch one.
It was crystal clear, and her palm felt slightly cold.
Suddenly, she felt a warmth on her body as Lu Yuan took off his cloak and draped it over her.
Meng Qianqian quickly removed the cloak and put it back on him, "I'm not cold. You should wear it; be careful your cold symptoms return."
As she spoke, she tied the silk belt of the cloak for him.
Her nose tip was red from the cold.
Her serious expression made one's heart itch slightly.
"There."
Meng Qianqian smiled.
Lu Yuan opened the cloak and pulled her into his embrace.
The cloak was filled with his unique fragrance and masculine aura, which was so captivating.
His strong arms wrapped around her, shielding her from the wind and snow.
He was indeed a bit cold.
Meng Qianqian's eyelashes trembled, and she gently tightened the cloak.
So enchanting, so enchanting!
Meng Xiaojiu: I might just be... too lustful?
(End of Chapter)
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