After Dumi left, Nangong Yin remained in a daze for a long time, lost in the words he had just spoken.
He said that back then, Wei Ying had indeed been an ill - fated star.
But now, his fate had changed.
As for the reason, he said that even he couldn't fathom the will of heaven.
After consoling her as usual, Dumi took his leave.
Nangong Yin curled up in a dim corner, her face looking absent - minded.
Since... Wei Ying refused to forgive her...
Then... she might as well try to approach others!
...
Chu Qing and the others received an invitation at noon the next day.
It was from the Nangong Family.
Chu Qing thought Wei Ying wouldn't go, but unexpectedly, he agreed.
When she asked him why, Wei Ying calmly told her that he held no grudges against the Nangong Family.
Chu Qing knew in her heart that Wei Ying had already made up his mind about something.
Since that was the case, she might as well just follow his lead.
But if Wei Ying really decided to return to Dongyi, she...
Definitely wouldn't call that brat Wen Lang "father"!!!
She was afraid the kid couldn't bear it!
...
When they arrived at the gate of the Nangong Mansion, Nangong Jin was already standing on the steps waiting for them.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Young Master Nangong." Chu Qing said with a smile first.
Nangong Jin immediately replied with a smile, "Your Highness the Princess, there's no need to be so polite. It's me who should apologize. My father heard that I had contacts with His Highness the Prince of Ning and Your Highness the Princess, and insisted that I invite you to our mansion. Please don't think it's too abrupt."
Chu Qing exchanged a few more polite words with him.
The other party didn't know Wei Ying's true identity, so Chu Qing couldn't quite figure out the purpose of their invitation.
However... during the simple conversation just now, Chu Qing didn't sense any special intentions from them.
It seemed...
They really just wanted to invite them to their mansion as guests.
Well, since they were already here, they might as well make the best of it.
The other party surely wouldn't harm a prince from another country.
After they entered the Nangong Mansion, Chu Qing saw a middle - aged man striding towards them from the hall.
When the man saw Wei Ying, he seemed quite excited.
Seeing this, Nangong Jin immediately stood in front of the man and said with an embarrassed smile, "Your Highness the Prince of Ning, this is my father, Nangong Siqi, the head of the Nangong Family. He... he's not usually like this... Maybe... he admires Your Highness so much that he's a bit out of sorts today. Please don't take it to heart, Your Highness."
After saying that, Nangong Jin turned around and gently poked the middle - aged man, Nangong Siqi, on the shoulder, then whispered, "Father!"
Nangong Siqi seemed to come to his senses then. He forced a smile and said, "Your Highness the Prince of Ning... Please take your seats. Jin'er, go and invite your grandmother! Just say... just say that the Prince of Ning has come!"
Nangong Jin was a bit surprised by his father's order to invite his grandmother, but being an obedient son, he didn't think too much. After saying a word to Wei Ying, he left to invite his grandmother.
Both Chu Qing and Wei Ying were a bit surprised by Nangong Siqi's behavior.
Moreover... Nangong Siqi seemed...
Extremely enthusiastic towards them.
He helped pour tea one moment and then ordered the maids to prepare snacks the next.
Just when Chu Qing felt overwhelmed by his enthusiasm, she heard someone walking outside. The person hadn't arrived yet, but the voice was already clearly audible.
"Where is he! Where is he!"
The voice was full of vigor.
Chu Qing couldn't help but look towards the door. Soon, she saw an old lady with silver hair being supported by Nangong Jin into the room.
The old lady was dressed neatly. Although her hair was white, her eyes were very sharp.
Chu Qing silently thought to herself, This old lady is really full of energy!
When the old lady saw Wei Ying, she couldn't hide her excitement. Just as she was about to say something, Nangong Siqi quickly walked over and said, "Mother, don't be in a hurry." Then he helped her sit down on the chair and ordered all the servants to leave.
Seeing that there were no outsiders, the old lady of the Nangong Family didn't need anyone's support. She walked nimbly up to Wei Ying, and then her old and trembling hands gently touched Wei Ying's face.
Chu Qing pursed her lips and silently comforted herself: This is an elder... This is an elder...
Before Wei Ying could react and avoid her touch, the old lady of the Nangong Family had already spoken, "I always knew that you, child, have a strong fate."
Wei Ying froze completely.
And Chu Qing instantly understood that the other party...
Already knew Wei Ying's true identity.
Nangong Siqi had also walked to the side. He said excitedly, "I never thought that the Prince of Ning of Great Yan... would actually be... my own nephew!"
The other party wasn't Nangong Yin, so being treated so warmly by them made Wei Ying a bit at a loss.
Feeling Wei Ying's pleading look, Chu Qing rubbed her temples, then stepped forward and said gently, "Head of the Nangong Family, Old Lady of the Nangong Family, please don't get too excited. Well... We'd better keep a low profile to avoid being overheard by those with ulterior motives and spreading something unpleasant."
Nangong Siqi finally calmed down. He looked at Chu Qing and seeing that she really had Wei Ying's best interests at heart, he said with a smile, "Our servants in the family are all very honest. Even if they really hear something, they will never talk nonsense."
But Chu Qing was startled by Nangong Siqi's words "our family".
She didn't expect that the Nangong Family would be so... affectionate towards Wei Ying.
After Chu Qing spoke, the old lady of the Nangong Family finally shifted her gaze from her grandson to Chu Qing. Seeing that she was pregnant, the old lady immediately frowned and said, "Little girl, don't stand! Sit down quickly! Jin'er, you child are really so thoughtless. Why didn't you tell me that your sister - in - law is pregnant!"
Suddenly being pointed out, Nangong Jin was on the verge of tears.
He was already having a hard time, okay?
The fact that the Prince of Ning of Great Yan was his father's own nephew had already left him stunned for a while. And now the sister - in - law in his grandmother's mouth...
What did she mean by not telling her that his sister - in - law was pregnant?
How could he have known that the Princess of Ning was his sister - in - law!
Where did he get such a capable cousin and cousin - in - law!
Seeing Nangong Jin looking completely confused, the old lady of the Nangong Family sighed heavily and said to him, "This is your cousin and cousin - in - law from your aunt's family."
"Aunt?" Nangong Jin was even more confused.
He only had one aunt, and she was living a carefree life in the palace!
Hmm...
Wait...
The Prince of Ning...
Couldn't he be the illegitimate son of his imperial concubine aunt!!!
Thinking of this, Nangong Jin quickly and nimbly went to the door and window to carefully check the surroundings. After making sure there was no one, he returned to his original position, covered his chest and whispered:
"Does the Emperor know about this?"
But just after he said that, Nangong Jin's head was knocked for the first time in his life by Nangong Siqi.
"What are you thinking! Your cousin is the legitimate heir of our Dongyi royal family!"
"Sorry to interrupt." Wei Ying suddenly said in a deep voice.
After hearing Wei Ying's voice, the old lady of the Nangong Family replied seriously, "Good grandson, go ahead!"
Wei Ying paused for a moment, then slowly said:
"May I ask how you two learned of this king's identity?"