"As long as Sister Lin likes it." He Nian's lips curled up slightly.

Pei Jinan just sat there, looking at the two of them with a smile on his face, wondering what he was thinking.

He Nian secretly glanced at Pei Jinan, then slipped down from his arms, trotted over to Lin Tingwan, and whispered in her ear, "Sister Lin, I want to tell you in secret that my cousin is not as happy as he is today."

Lin Tingwan pretended to be shocked and looked at He Nian with wide eyes, "Really?"

The little girl nodded vigorously, but looked at Lin Tingwan with a strange look in her eyes, "Sister Lin, I find that my cousin will be much happier whenever you are around."

Hearing this, Lin Tingwan raised his eyes and glanced at Pei Jinan.

The latter looked at the two of them inexplicably and asked, "Why, did you two say anything bad about me?"

He Nian waved his hands quickly and said, "I was clearly discussing this sea of ​​flowers with Sister Lin. What does it have to do with you, cousin? Stop flattering yourself."

Hearing this, Pei Jinan laughed grimly.

The only one in the world who dares to say this to him is He Nian, this clever little girl. Others are trying their best to curry favor with him, but only He Nian, this clever little girl, says whatever comes to her mind.

He Nian rolled his eyes at him, then ignored Pei Jinan, turned around and looked at Lin Tingwan with a well-behaved smile, "Sister Lin, I want to eat candied haws, do you want to go out for a walk with me?"

Lin Tingwan nodded, "Okay."

After getting her consent, He Nian turned to look at Pei Jinan again.

The latter nodded helplessly, "Okay, I'll accompany you, my little ancestor."

He Nian snorted coldly, "That's better than the other way around. Cousin, don't you see how long it has been since you last played with me?"

"He Yuan spoils you. Have you completed the homework assigned by the teacher?" Pei Jin'an knew very well what He Nian was afraid of. Sure enough, as soon as he said this, He Nian looked at him with resentment.

He turned around and walked to Lin Tingwan's side, hiding most of himself behind her, "Sister Lin, we can't play with our cousin anymore. It's really annoying."

Lin Tingwan laughed, pinched He Nian's face lovingly, and said, "Okay——"

He Nian held Lin Tingwan's hand, and the two, one big and one small, slowly walked out. Pei Jinan shook his head helplessly. At this moment, Qingyu handed over the mask. This time it was not the one He Shiyi was wearing, but a silver mask.

"You two will stay here."

Qingyu frowned slightly, looking worried. Just as he was about to say something, he was gently patted by Qingli. The two of them said respectfully, "Yes——"

After Pei Jinan walked away, Qingyu angrily said, "Why are you afraid of me? There are so many people outside now. What if something happens to His Royal Highness the Prince?"

Qing Li said helplessly, "Didn't you see how happy the prince was just now? Besides, who among the dignitaries in the capital doesn't know that you and I are the guards of His Royal Highness? Our appearance is the biggest threat to His Royal Highness."

Pei Jinan and Lin Tingwan each held one of He Nian's hands. The sky was blue, white clouds were floating, and the sun was shining on the earth, dyeing everything golden.

He Nian pulled the two of them and walked quickly to the stall selling candied haws and licked his lips.

The lady selling candied haws smiled and leaned forward, saying, "If you like them, ask your mother and father to sell them to you—"

He Nian looked back at Pei Jinan with a pitiful look on his face.

At this moment, Pei Jinan's thoughts were wandering because of what the old lady had just said, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Lin Tingwan smiled helplessly, took out a few copper coins from her purse and handed them to the old lady.

He Nian happily received the candied haws and skipped along the front. Suddenly, she stopped, walked back to Lin Tingwan's side, and asked in a low voice, "Sister Lin, are you out of money?"

Lin Tingwan quickly realized that He Nian was asking about the copper coins. He Nian was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, so he knew the answer easily because of how big He Yuan's move was last time.

"If Sister Lin didn't have me, I would have saved a lot over the years, and I would give it all to you."

Facing He Nian's innocent smile, Lin Tingwan smiled and touched her head, saying, "Niannian, sister has money, this is called spending when it should be spent, and saving when it should be saved, do you know?"

He Nian nodded heavily, turned to look at Pei Jinan who was still in a daze and said, "Save when you should save, spend when you should spend. Did you remember Sister Lin's teachings, cousin?"

Pei Jinan nodded subconsciously, "Remember it."

He Nian held back his laughter and went to the stall selling rattles in front.

Lin Tingwan walked up to Pei Jinan and asked in a low voice, "What are you thinking about, Your Highness?"

Pei Jinan finally came back to his senses. Fortunately, the mask covered his face, so Lin Tingwan couldn't see his blushing cheeks. "Nothing."

Lin Tingwan shrugged his shoulders. "Is it because of what Auntie said just now?"

Pei Jinan held his breath instantly, not daring to even look at Lin Tingwan, and lowered his head.

Lin Tingwan curled her lips, "Auntie, you are the same. I am obviously not much older than Nian Nian, but you actually said that we are mother and daughter. It really makes me sad."

After that, she turned to look at Pei Jinan and asked, "Do you think I look like Nian Nian's mother?"

Pei Jinan shook his head slowly, but felt even more uncomfortable.

Lin Tingwan held back her laughter and walked to He Nian's side, squatting down. Seeing her holding a rattle in her hand and reluctant to let go, she asked, "Why? Do you like this?"

He Nian nodded vigorously.

Lin Tingwan nodded and was about to take out the money, but was stopped by He Nian. She shouted, "Cousin, I want this rattle."

Pei Jinan reacted and hurried to her side. When he was about to take out the silver, he realized that he had no money on him.

Normally, Qingyu and Qingli were the ones who paid the money when they went out together, so he naturally didn't have this habit.

Lin Tingwan saw his embarrassment and guessed what was going on. He took out a copper coin from his purse and handed it to the stall owner.

He Nian held the rattle and reminded, "Cousin, don't forget to return the silver to Sister Lin later."

Pei Yanli nodded, "I know, don't worry——"

At this moment, "Nian Nian?"

When everyone heard the sound, they looked and saw He Yuan and Su Hanyan standing not far away.

He Nian ran towards He Yuan quickly, "Brother——"

"You are already an adult, and you still bought a rattle for children." Although He Yuan looked disgusted when he said this, he bent down and picked up He Nian.

"So what? Mom said, no matter how old I am, I am still a child in her eyes."

At this time, Su Hanyan was staring at Pei Jinan who was wearing the mask, wondering what she was thinking.

Lin Tingwan narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice, "Why don't you go first?"

Pei Jinan was unmoved, "I would like to take a look at this Miss Su who is rumored to be here."

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