I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?

Chapter 485: How About the 3 of Us Share a Family Tree?

Luo Wen glanced at Prime Minister Gao and the two other officials before departing.

The corners of Song Jing’s and Li Zhonghuai’s mouths twitched as he looked them over. ’Bully them?’

The woman before them was the future Crown Princess Consort, a model for all aristocrats. How could mere officials like them dare to bully her?

"How dare a mere guard be so insolent?" Prime Minister Gao raged, pointing at Luo Wen’s retreating back.

Li Zhonghuai put a hand on Prime Minister Gao’s outstretched arm. "Prime Minister Gao, let’s just wait quietly and see what happens."

Prime Minister Gao snorted in anger and looked toward Xiliu Yuan.

Xiliu Yuan gazed coolly at the chaotic scene not far away, his expression indifferent as he remained silent.

The young girl beside him was also very quiet, occasionally lifting her head to glance at Ye Qianning.

Ye Qianning walked to the entrance of Mu Sha Boutique and had someone fetch her a chair.

"Prime Minister Gao." Xiliu Yuan retracted his gaze.

"Crown Prince, what are your orders?"

"I rescued a child on the road," Xiliu Yuan said. "She claims to be from the Third Prince Mansion. Do you recognize her?"

Prime Minister Gao glanced at the girl and nodded. "I do. She is from the Third Prince Mansion."

"Then I’ll leave her in your care, Prime Minister. I have other matters to attend to, so it would be inconvenient for me to pay a visit."

"Of course. Rest assured, Crown Prince of Xi Yan, I will have Lord Song personally escort Miss Lin Hui back to the Third Prince Mansion," Prime Minister Gao said with a chuckle.

Lord Song frowned. He had other things to do shortly; how would he have time to go to the Third Prince Mansion?

"I don’t want to go with him." Lin Hui reached out, trying to grab Xiliu Yuan’s sleeve.

Xiliu Yuan took a step back. "As I’ve said, I do not like to be touched."

"I... I... You saved me twice today, and I haven’t even properly thanked you yet." Lin Hui fidgeted with her dress, her cheeks flushed red.

"It was no trouble at all."

"No! The Princess Consort says that a drop of kindness should be repaid with a gushing spring."

"That won’t be necessary."

"Whether you need it is your concern, but whether I repay this debt of gratitude is mine," Lin Hui said, lifting her chin and puffing out her cheeks.

"PFFT."

Hearing the noise, Lin Hui frowned and turned around.

"COUGH, COUGH... I choked. Please, continue." Ye Qianning had just taken a sip of tea and choked, spraying it everywhere when she heard that.

’Oh, brother,’ she thought. ’If that girl were any older, I can just imagine what she’d say next.’

"Lord Song, I’ll handle things here. Quickly escort Miss Lin Hui back to her residence," Prime Minister Gao urged, having noticed the Xi Yan Crown Prince’s displeasure.

Lord Song looked like he’d just eaten shit. But with the honored guest present, he could only bite the bullet. Forcing a smile, he walked over and said, "Miss Lin Hui, I will escort you home."

Lin Hui glanced at Xiliu Yuan. Seeing him standing with his hands clasped behind his back and no intention of speaking, she turned to Lord Song and gave a slight bow. "I’ll be in your care, Lord Song."

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all."

Who wouldn’t like a polite and adorable child? Her courteous bow immediately dispelled Lord Song’s displeasure.

"Let’s go, then." Lin Hui had no intention of staying any longer.

Lord Song turned back, only to remember that his own carriage had been overturned. Where was he supposed to get a carriage now?

"Lord Song?" Lin Hui called out softly.

"Ah, yes, this way, Miss Lin Hui. Please. The government office is just past the end of this street. I’ll borrow a carriage for us then," Lord Song said, looking slightly embarrassed.

"Alright."

Lin Hui nodded and started walking ahead.

Seeing this, Lord Song felt a surge of admiration. ’The Princess Consort certainly knows how to raise a child. She’s not the least bit fussy or pretentious, and I hear she’s quite learned as well.’

"As expected of someone from the Third Prince Mansion. Her words and actions carry the Third Prince’s bearing," Li Zhonghuai said admiringly.

Prime Minister Gao nodded repeatedly. Indeed, she was quite impressive.

In the midst of his praise, he caught sight of Ye Qianning sipping tea in her chair, and his expression instantly darkened. ’Someone like *that* is to be the Crown Princess Consort? The paragon of the Capital City?’

’The Emperor must be going senile!’

"Does Prime Minister Gao have some sort of complaint about me?" Ye Qianning asked, barely lifting her eyelids.

"Hmph. Offending the Crown Prince of Xi Yan is a grave offense. I will be sure to report today’s events to the Emperor."

"Of course I know how serious this is. That’s why I’ve sent people to investigate. If I find out whose horse went mad, I certainly won’t let them off easy."

"You’re just making excuses," Prime Minister Gao snorted.

Ye Qianning turned to Xiliu Yuan. "Your Highness’s carriage was parked at Mu Sha Boutique. Did your guard happen to notice who was sitting in the carriage across the street just now?"

Xiliu Yuan looked to his Shadow Guard.

The Shadow Guard bowed and replied, "It was a lavishly dressed lady."

"A lady? That carriage had no insignia, so it must have been rented. Tsk, tsk. Could it be some noble lady on her way to a secret rendezvous, not daring to use her own family’s carriage?" Ye Qianning mused, her tone turning gossipy.

"I’m inclined to agree," Xiliu Yuan said.

A flicker of surprise crossed the Shadow Guard’s face. ’His Highness actually responded?’

"It must be. I wonder which noble house she’s from, carrying on an affair in broad daylight."