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

Chapter 494: How About the Three of Us Share a Family Tree?

"It is no small matter to me," Xiliu Yuan said, raising his hand slightly. A Shadow Guard stepped forward from behind him.

The Shadow Guard took a thick stack of silver notes from his robes, walked forward, and placed it on the tea table next to Zhan Yi.

Zhan Yi saw at a glance that the silver notes were all in denominations of ten thousand. ’A stack that thick... must be three or four hundred thousand, right?’

Mrs. Zhan stared at the silver notes, also somewhat surprised.

Only then did Prime Minister Gao understand. ’So they’re just giving silver notes directly!’

’Are my own two chests too little by comparison?’

"This is just a small token from me, an apology to Miss Xiang," said Xiliu Yuan.

Zhan Yi snapped back to his senses at the sound of his voice and looked at him. "This... Crown Prince. It was a trivial matter. This is too much."

"Old Master Zhan, please do not refuse."

Zhan Yi glanced at the silver notes again. "Since the Crown Prince is giving this to Pangtuan, I have no reason to refuse. I will accept this money on Pangtuan’s behalf, and I thank the Crown Prince on her behalf as well."

Xiliu Yuan gave a slight nod.

Zhan Yi looked toward Prime Minister Gao. "Prime Minister Gao, your wife’s actions yesterday showed a complete lack of womanly virtue. She is, after all, the daughter of the City Lord of Shu. How could she make such a scene over simply admitting she was wrong?"

"She is no longer Mrs. Gao." Prime Minister Gao shifted uncomfortably.

"Good that you divorced her. She’s arrogant and unreasonable and was bound to make a greater mistake in the future. This way, you’ve saved the Prime Minister’s residence from being implicated."

"Yes. If not for Miss Xiang, the consequences would have been unthinkable. I have also come today to offer my apologies," Prime Minister Gao said, rising to his feet.

Four Attendants at the door brought in two chests. They opened them; one was filled with antiques and jewelry, and the other with children’s toys.

Although the toys were clearly expensive, they were a far cry from Xiliu Yuan’s silver notes.

"This is as it should be. As the Prime Minister, you are a model for all officials. There is no greater good than to know your faults and correct them." Zhan Yi was not holding back at all.

"What Old Master Zhan says is right."

Stroking his beard, Zhan Yi looked quite satisfied. "Is this your first time at the General’s Manor, Prime Minister Gao?"

"I suppose so."

"It’s still early for the midday meal. Why don’t I give you a tour?"

Prime Minister Gao subconsciously glanced at Xiliu Yuan.

"Very well," said Xiliu Yuan.

Seeing Xiliu Yuan agree, Prime Minister Gao immediately smiled. "I’ve always known the General’s Manor is a fine place but never had the chance to see it. I’ll have to trouble Old Master Zhan, then."

"Come. The manor is indeed quite nice, a place of excellent feng shui," Zhan Yi said as he stood up.

Prime Minister Gao also stood up. ’He’s just showing off his authority in the General’s Manor,’ he thought.

「Yuehua Small Building.」

Ye Qianning sat in the courtyard, teasing White Spirit. She knew everything being said in the main hall as if she were there. Thinking of the water pit in the flower garden, she could only wait and see if Xiliu Yuan would catch on.

’If he doesn’t catch on, I won’t get to see him today. My wish will only come true if he falls in and gets soaked.’

"Eldest Miss, aren’t you going to the flower garden to take a look?" Luo Wen asked.

"Suddenly, I don’t feel like it anymore."

"I think the Crown Prince of Xi Yan’s martial arts are very strong. If he really falls in, won’t it seem too deliberate?"

"Then we’ll just have to see how good his acting is."

CHUFF CHUFF

White Spirit rubbed against Ye Qianning’s arm, seeming to enjoy clinging to her.

Ye Qianning lifted her arm and poked its head with her finger. "Stop rubbing on me, you’re getting fur everywhere."

White Spirit stretched out its paws in protest, and as it flailed about, white tufts of fur flew everywhere.

Ye Qianning leaned her head back slightly. ’Is it shedding season already? Its habits are just like a little ragdoll cat’s.’

Seeing the young lady push it away, White Spirit immediately flopped onto the table, looking aggrieved. Its sky-blue eyes began to well up with tears.