The arrogant imperial concubine arrives, the favorite of the regent

Duke Meng's eyes were slightly surprised, and there was a hint of admiration in the look he gave Ye Xiaohan.

Ye Xiaohan's observation skills are really sharp!

Duke Meng said solemnly, "Your Highness, the Yun Mansion is not honest and has failed to become Mu Jiu's backer. Instead, it is a burden to Mu Jiu. Mu Jiu's so-called father, Prime Minister Yun, cannot be relied upon, and cannot be on the same side as Your Highness. Therefore, now that I have returned to the capital, the Meng Mansion can serve as Mu Jiu's backer."

Although Yun Mujiu is the eldest daughter of the Yun family, she is actually powerless. Ye Xiaohan is extremely powerful and has a high status. Duke Meng is worried that Yun Mujiu, who has no power, will suffer.

In any case, it is better for people to have some power and a strong background.

When Ye Xiaohan heard Duke Meng's promise, he immediately refused: "Old man, you are too serious. This king does not care about Mu Jiu's background. Whether she has power or not, this king will not treat Mu Jiu differently. In addition, this king only recognizes Yun Mu Jiu in this life, and will not use marriage to win power and strengthen strength like others..."

He has been alone since he was a child, and he doesn't need to rely on the background of his sweetheart to get to the top...

Ye Xiaohan's last words were very firm, with a meaning that left no room for doubt. He was with Yun Mujiu now, and he never had the intention of using her.

Duke Meng narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling uneasy. "Your Highness, although I have retired from the army, I have accumulated some resources and manpower. I believe that the Meng Mansion can help Your Highness to a certain extent."

Duke Meng was worried that Ye Xiaohan looked down on the Meng family. After all, Ye Xiaohan was young and capable. He fought on the battlefield in his early years and experienced power struggles. Naturally, he was stronger than the Meng family in all aspects.

Ye Xiaohan's indifferent voice added a hint of seriousness, "Old man, I know the power of the Meng Mansion. The Meng Mansion can help the Ye Mansion. It's not that I don't want to accept the Meng Mansion, but I don't want the Meng Mansion to be involved in the Ye Mansion incident."

He paused, and continued, "I am capable of doing my own thing. The Meng Mansion is Mu Jiu's only maternal home, so there is no need to do anything else. Just stay in touch with Yun Mu Jiu and stay well. If the Meng Mansion needs anything, the Ye Mansion can also help."

He could feel Duke Meng's care and concern for Yun Mujiu, so he would also respect and care about the Meng family.

In view of the missing family affection in Yun Mujiu's life, he is willing to do his best to maintain and support her, as long as Yun Mujiu feels happy and satisfied.

Duke Meng's eyes trembled, and he was shocked by Ye Xiaohan's detailed explanation.

Ye Xiaohan did not mention what he needed for his career development in his words. He only considered what was good for Yun Mujiu, and even took into account the safety of the Meng family because of Yun Mujiu.

Yes! Yun Mujiu has been married to the Ye Mansion for some time, and has never had any background support.

But now it seems that Ye Xiaohan treats Yun Mujiu very well. No matter what, Ye Xiaohan would never act by relying on the power of others.

Over the years, countless princesses and noble ladies from various countries wanted to marry Ye Xiaohan! But Ye Xiaohan never looked at any of them because of their backgrounds.

Duke Meng nodded heavily, feeling relieved.

My daughter met a bad man, but fortunately my granddaughter met a man who treated her sincerely. Isn't this a gratifying thing?

"Your Highness, Mu Jiu has had a hard time in the past 18 years. I only hope to help her and you, and she will be treated well." Duke Meng no longer insisted, and then nodded to Ye Xiaohan: "I understand what your Highness means. But if the Ye family needs it, the Meng family will always help."

Ye Xiaohan understood the hidden concerns and instructions of Duke Meng, and replied: "Don't worry, old man, what I value is never the things behind Mu Jiu. What I value is her as a person, nothing else."

Duke Meng smiled kindly, and his tense heartstrings relaxed.

Seeing that the old man had no intention of talking anymore, Ye Xiaohan called someone in to refill the old man's cup of hot tea, and also brought him some Chinese medicinal food and pastries, so that the old man could rest for a while.

Duke Meng's hands, holding the teacup, were rough and wrinkled. His hands were rough and covered with calluses from martial arts training, showing the hardships he had experienced.

Ye Xiaohan sighed inwardly: The Meng Mansion could also be a small place of comfort for Mu Mu...

Not long after, footsteps were heard outside the hall, followed by the sound of a sedan chair landing.

There were hurried footsteps, and three breaths later two people appeared at the door.

Ye Xiaohan looked outside and saw Meng Ninglang and Yun Mujiu walking towards him quickly.

Meng Ninglang bowed to Ye Xiaohan and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Ye Xiaohan waved and stood up. Meng Ninglang bowed his head to Ye Xiaohan, then turned around and saluted to Duke Meng: "Grandfather!"

Duke Meng put down his teacup and shot a serious look at Meng Ninglang. His eyes expressed the meaning of: Brat, didn't we agree that grandfather would visit alone first? What are you doing here!

Meng Ninglang touched his nose guiltily, Ouch!

Duke Meng arrived at the Meng Mansion in the capital in the middle of the night, but Meng Ninglang was still living in his own villa, so naturally he could not see Duke Meng.

Meng Ninglang said angrily: "I want to see my grandfather earlier, and I also want to go with him to visit my relatives."

Yun Mujiu glanced at Ye Xiaohan, then turned around and spoke for Meng Ninglang: "Grandfather, let him come. It's a good opportunity for us to have a meal together. Last time, Meng Ninglang was sick and came to the Ye Mansion in a hurry. He didn't have time to have a good meal in the Ye Mansion."

Duke Meng remembered that Meng Ninglang mentioned in the letter that he had respiratory alkalosis. Fortunately, Ye Xiaohan brought people into the mansion, and Yun Mujiu's timely treatment saved the boy's life.

Duke Meng beckoned Meng Ninglang over, then slapped him on the shoulder. "Always causing trouble for the prince and Mu Jiu!"

Meng Ninglang shouted exaggeratedly, "It hurts, it hurts! Grandfather, I didn't mean it!"

Yun Mujiu was amused and chuckled. Ye Xiaohan looked at Yun Mujiu's smile and said, "Grandpa, it's not a bother. It's time to have dinner together."

Duke Meng smiled and said yes. When Meng Ninglang heard about eating, his eyes became sparkling. He heard people say that Ye Xiaohan prepared mostly medicinal food for Yun Mujiu, which was extremely delicious. Now he had the opportunity to experience the food of Ye Mansion!

The four of them sat down in the flower hall to eat, and all kinds of exquisite dishes were served one by one. Soon, the table was filled with all kinds of dishes with good color, fragrance and taste, among which a considerable part was delicious medicinal food, which aroused people's appetite.

The four of them chatted from time to time while they were eating, and Yun Mujiu even introduced the medicinal food.

The round table was very large. Yun Mujiu, Duke Meng and Meng Ninglang sat on one side, and Ye Xiaohan sat on the other side.

Ye Xiaohan ate his meal slowly, his face calm and without any other emotions.

Yun Mujiu looked up at Ye Xiaohan, and a smile appeared on her lips. She had specially arranged for someone to place multiple dishes of the same type, so that no one would take the dishes near Ye Xiaohan's seat, which was just right to take care of Ye Xiaohan's little obsession with cleanliness.

Occasionally, when Meng Ninglang ate something delicious, he would first glance at Ye Xiaohan carefully, and then he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "Delicious! The food in Ye Mansion is delicious!"

Duke Meng gave him a look that warned him of "dining etiquette", and Meng Ninglang shrank his head and quickly restrained himself.

Yun Mujiu laughed, and Ye Xiaohan raised his eyes and glanced at Yun Mujiu's smile.

After that, a warm and wonderful family dinner ended successfully. After a short rest, Yun Mujiu saw Duke Meng and Meng Ninglang out of the house.

Inside the entrance of the Ye Mansion, Duke Meng sent Meng Ninglang away with a serious expression.

Yun Mujiu's nerves were tense as he started to think.

Would Duke Meng tell her anything? And what did Duke Meng think of her relationship with Ye Xiaohan?