The arrogant imperial concubine arrives, the favorite of the regent

Duke Meng is nearly seventy years old, with gray hair and strong and upright features.

She wore a round-necked robe in dusk cloud-grey brocade with floating luster, and a satin skirt with silver hollow hibiscus flower edging, which exuded elegance and dominance.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, fierce and cold, noble and majestic, yet silently revealed a hint of kindness and gentleness.

Yun Mujiu moved towards Duke Meng with deft steps and bowed respectfully: "Mujiu greets Grandfather."

After meeting her today, I realized that Mengshi didn't look like Duke Meng. She and her eyebrows and eyes must have been inherited from her grandmother. But if you look closely, her nose and lip shape are a bit like Duke Meng.

Is this the magic of blood? If she had relatives in the modern world, her grandfather would look exactly like Duke Meng, right?

Duke Meng looked at Yun Mujiu twice, then waved his hand, signaling Yun Mujiu to stand up.

Meng Guogong said, "Mu Jiu, you have changed a lot. You behave properly and dignifiedly, just like your mother."

Yun Mujiu smiled calmly, "Grandfather, as I grow older, I will gradually become mature and will not be as reckless and impulsive as before. By the way, I also mentioned to you in the letter that I once learned some things from an old man, and then I gradually became enlightened."

She was responding to Duke Meng, telling him the biggest reason for her change. The people in the Meng Mansion had previously communicated with the Yun Mansion through correspondence, and had also heard all kinds of news in the capital, so they naturally knew what kind of person she was before. Therefore, she had to explain her change well to avoid the people in the Meng Mansion from getting suspicious.

Yun Mujiu stretched out his hands to help Duke Meng walk, and said, "I have seen mother's portrait, and we both look a bit like your grandfather."

A hint of tenderness appeared on Duke Meng's resolute face, and he let Yun Mujiu hold his arm.

Seeing that Duke Meng was being supported by someone, several servants around Duke Meng moved aside, leaving enough space for Yun Mujiu.

Yun Mujiu gently supported Duke Meng and walked a few steps. As soon as they entered the door, they saw four personal guards carrying two sedan chairs.

Yun Mujiu said softly: "Grandfather, let's go to the front hall first." Qichiyuan is too remote, and if they rush there, they might disturb Duke Meng.

In addition, there is some distance between the main entrance of the Ye Mansion and the front hall. Duke Meng is old, so it is not easy for him to walk there. It is more convenient for him to take a sedan chair.

Duke Meng nodded slightly, a trace of doubt flashed in his eagle eyes. Why not go to the main hall where Yun Mujiu lived? What was Yun Mujiu's life like in Ye Mansion?

But generally speaking, the main hall is where guests are received, so it is normal to go to the main hall as well.

Duke Meng didn't say much and was supported by Yun Mujiu as he got on the sedan chair.

Seeing this, Yun Mujiu explained, "Grandfather, the prince has arranged lunch in advance, and the dining location is the flower hall. The prince and I often eat in the flower hall next to the main hall, so it is most convenient for us to go to the main hall."

When Duke Meng heard this, his worries eased. Yun Mujiu should be living with Ye Xiaohan in the main courtyard, not living alone in another small courtyard as he worried.

In addition, Duke Meng was a little surprised to hear that Ye Xiaohan had made arrangements in advance. Wasn't Ye Xiaohan the cold and cruel regent? He actually put some thought into this old man. It seems that Ye Xiaohan loves the whole family...

When Yun Mujiu and Duke Meng entered the main hall, they saw Ye Xiaohan waiting at the door from afar.

Ye Xiaohan glanced at Yun Mujiu, then nodded in greeting to Duke Meng.

Duke Meng's eyes flashed, and then returned to normal.

Yun Mujiu and Ye Xiaohan looked at each other, and then she helped Duke Meng get off the sedan chair.

"Grandfather, the prince has been waiting for you, but his legs and feet are not convenient. Mu Jiu is worried about him, so he left him waiting for you at the entrance of the main hall."

Ye Xiaohan turned his wheelchair and took a step forward: "Greetings, old man. I am sorry that I was unable to greet you in person due to my poor health."

Ye Xiaohan's tone was calm, but if you listened carefully, it seemed to be genuine.

Duke Meng lowered his eyebrows and felt his cheeks slightly numb. He had prepared himself mentally before coming. Although he was once a great general, even if he had not retired due to old age, he was nothing in front of Ye Xiaohan's noble status.

He was surprised that Ye Xiaohan gave him enough face.

Duke Meng nodded slightly to Ye Xiaohan and said apologetically, "Your Highness, you are too polite. I cannot bear to trouble you like this. I wanted to see Mu Jiu earlier, so I hurried to the capital. I tried to send you a letter late last night, but I was unable to tell you in advance that I wanted to visit you at the Ye Mansion. I hope Your Highness will forgive me for my inappropriate behavior."

Duke Meng had never expected that as soon as he handed in the visiting card, the Ye Mansion would quickly reply with a positive response, and even invited him to visit the next day.

Ye Xiaohan waved his hand and said calmly: "Old man, you are too polite. Mu Mu is my wife, and you are Mu Mu's grandfather, so you are naturally my family. There is no need to be polite between family members."

Ye Xiaohan turned his head to look at Yun Mujiu, and said in a doting tone: "Mumu, don't let the old man stand, come in and have a rest quickly."

Duke Meng raised his eyebrows slightly, and his heart seemed to calm down.

It seems that Ye Xiaohan is not just being polite, but really treats him as a family member. Duke Meng was excited. After all, Ye Xiaohan is a famous war god prince in Xingyue Continent, and his status, position and ability are all top-notch.

Duke Meng tilted his head to look at Yun Mujiu. Ye Xiaohan called Yun Mujiu "Mumu". This was so intimate! It seemed that the couple had a very harmonious relationship. He was really happy and relieved for Yun Mujiu.

Yun Mujiu gave Ye Xiaohan a look, her eyes bright as morning stars and a pink smile on her face, she really looked like a charming girl in love.

The moment Ye Xiaohan looked back, a hint of tenderness appeared in his eyes.

Duke Meng watched the little interaction between Ye Xiaohan and Yun Mujiu calmly.

Yun Mujiu retracted his gaze, hurriedly supported Duke Meng's arm, and said with a faint smile: "Grandfather, let's go into the house."

After entering the house, Ye Xiaohan sat in the main seat, while Duke Meng and Yun Mujiu sat in the main seat on the other side.

Meng Guogong suddenly recalled the incident at the hall door. Yun Mujiu did not seem to salute Ye Xiaohan. He felt guilty towards Yun Mujiu because he had never taught or instructed Yun Mujiu.

In the past, Mrs. Meng hurt the people of the Meng Mansion too much, and after many disappointments, the Meng Mansion cut off contact with Mrs. Meng. After Mrs. Meng passed away, Duke Meng was still worried about Yun Mujiu's safety, and gave Yun Mansion certain benefits at regular intervals, intending that Yun Xiang would take good care of Yun Mujiu who had lost his biological mother.

After Yun Mujiu learned about the incident, he resisted and hated the Meng family, and even tore up the letter written by the Meng family. In addition, Yun Mujiu's image was ruined and his reputation was infamous, which made Duke Meng very disappointed.

The daughter was ignorant, and the granddaughter was also ignorant. Most importantly, Yun Mujiu hated the Meng family, and the Meng family had no way of contacting Yun Mujiu. As a result, the Meng family stopped sending letters to Yun Mujiu, but occasionally gave the Yun family some benefits as a subsidy for raising Yun Mujiu.

Duke Meng looked at Yun Mujiu lovingly, then looked at Ye Xiaohan: "Your Highness, Mujiu has been without a biological mother since she was a child. I was deceived by Prime Minister Yun and never thought that Mujiu has never lived a good life in the Yun Mansion. No one loves Mujiu, no one teaches her, and she may have done some things wrong. I have to trouble Your Highness to be more tolerant and understanding."

"Grandfather!" Yun Mujiu called out softly, not wanting Duke Meng to worry so much about her. Duke Meng was once a wise general, and he had never spoken so politely and humbly to anyone... She didn't want to affect Duke Meng because of herself.

Ye Xiaohan turned his head and looked directly at Duke Meng. His usual indifferent expression disappeared and was replaced by a serious look...