Rebirth of the High Family's Beloved

"Puff!" Yan Ci spat out a mouthful of water.

Looking at the lifelike painting, Yan Ci couldn't help but ask, "Where did it come from?"

"We snatched it from the servants at the second gate. They said that almost everyone outside has one now. They said it can ward off evil spirits."

Yan Ci pursed her lips. Fortunately, she had just spit out all the tea in her mouth, otherwise she would have sprayed Chunzhi's face.

Yan Ci picked up the painting that was sprayed with tea with two fingers and looked at it carefully. Although it looked unsightly, he had to admit that the painting was really good.

The emphasis and vivid image, coupled with the rumors spreading outside, made Han Liang's already plummeting reputation even more infamous.

Although she had not seen Han Liang's butt with her own eyes, judging from the extent to which the portrait captured its essence, it was probably real.

Suddenly, a familiar feeling flashed through Yan Ci's mind. She seemed to have seen the style of this painting somewhere.

"Haruji, go find out where this painting first came from."

"Okay girl!" Chunzhi received the order and went to investigate happily.

As soon as Chunzhi left the house, Yan Ci suddenly remembered that it was so early in the morning and he hadn't eaten yet!

Gululu...

My stomach started growling, so I had to eat some snacks to fill it.

On this side, Yan Tonglin went straight to Zhilan Courtyard after the morning court and told Jiang Qingqing the rumors outside and what the emperor said in the court.

Jiang Qingqing understood the emperor's attitude after just one thought. This was a hint for the Han family to cultivate themselves and be careful in what they said and did.

Yan Tonglin was thinking the same thing, but he had already discussed the marriage with the Han family before. Although he was glad that nothing had been done, now that this incident had suddenly occurred, the marriage would definitely not be possible.

He would not ruin his career just to befriend the Han family. Now that the Han family has caught the eye of His Majesty, if he were to marry into the Han family at this moment, wouldn't that be courting his own death?

After careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, Yan Tonglin decisively decided to wait until the outside storm died down, then go to the Han family to explain the situation and call off the marriage between the two families.

But before Yan Tonglin arrived, Han Qi brought his son Han Liang to the Yan Mansion.

I heard from the doorman that Lord Han came to visit with a lot of things.

Yan Tonglin was startled and quickly turned around to look at Jiang Qingqing.

Jiang Qingqing gave Yan Tonglin a soothing look, and then told the servant: "Please invite Lord Han to the living room. The master and I will be there soon."

Yan Tonglin didn't understand Jiang Qingqing's intention, so after the servant left, he asked, "Qingqing, why did you invite someone in? What if they are here to propose marriage?"

Jiang Qingqing smiled confidently: "Master, don't worry. Don't say they are not here to propose marriage. Even if they are, we don't have to be afraid. I already have a way to turn down this marriage."

Yan Tonglin's eyes lit up: "What method?"

"Master, didn't you say that His Majesty asked you to prepare a list of concubines to be selected for the Crown Princess? If the Han family is really here to propose marriage, then we can say that Miss Nine is already a concubine to be selected. Anyway, the list is in your hands, so adding or removing one person shouldn't be a problem."

Yan Tonglin nodded as if in agreement, but still felt that it was inappropriate: "But wouldn't that be deceiving the Han family? If they knew about it, the two families would be completely broken off."

"Who said they were deceived?"

Yan Tonglin took a breath and said, "You won't really let Xiaojiu participate in the election for the Crown Princess, will you?"

"Of course we have to put on a full show. If we are added to the candidate list, we will really be selected as a concubine. But you don't need to worry, my lord. The selection of the Crown Princess is of utmost importance. His Majesty will definitely pay close attention to it. Even if Miss Nine goes, she will not be selected. In this way, we can turn down the Han family's marriage proposal without breaking up with the Han family. We can just find a suitable marriage for Miss Nine in the future."

After hearing Jiang Qingqing's detailed explanation of the situation, Yan Tonglin found that this was the best solution at the moment.

Having made up their minds, the two walked into the living room hand in hand.

Han Qi and Han Liang, father and son, sat in the living room for about a cup of tea when they saw Yan Tonglin and Jiang Qingqing coming together.

Han Qi only knew that Yan Tonglin married his former sister-in-law, but had never seen Jiang Qingqing in person, so when Yan Tonglin and Jiang Qingqing appeared together, Han Qi's eyes immediately fell on Jiang Qingqing.

At first glance, she's a beauty.

Her graceful figure had an indescribable elegance and grace, and her skirt moved with her lotus steps as she walked, emitting endless brilliance.

If you look closely, it is not only beautiful, but also full of charm.

Her skin was as white and delicate as cream. She didn't look like a woman who had been married twice, but clearly a young girl. Compared to a young girl, the hidden smile at the corner of her lips made people even more confused and bewildered.

No wonder Yan Tonglin, who always took concubines, married her.

Han Qi covered her lips with her hand and coughed lightly, bringing her thoughts back to where they were wandering. She turned around and saw her son, who was also staring blankly.

He was furious at Han Liang's lack of fighting spirit and secretly rebuked him, completely forgetting that he was distracted just now.

Han Liang stared with his eyes wide open, and almost couldn't control his saliva.

He claimed to have seen countless women, but this was the first time he had seen a beauty like the one before him. She had both the purity and beauty of a young girl and the grace and charm of a woman. The combination of the two was perfect.

If it were a different time and place, he would definitely take this woman into his pocket.

Pity.

Han Liang quietly lowered his eyelids, hiding the naked desire in his eyes.

Yan Tonglin and his wife arrived at the living room and greeted Han Qi and his son fairly warmly, and the four of them sat down one after another.

Han Qi pondered for a moment and then talked about the purpose of his visit today.

"Brother Yan, I am sorry to bother you by bringing my son to your house today, but there are some things I still need to personally apologize to you, Brother Yan."

At this point, Yan Tonglin probably guessed what he was going to say next, so he didn't interrupt him, but instead showed an attitude of listening attentively.

Han Qi continued, "Brother Yan must have known about the rumors outside. I am ashamed to say that I did not teach my son well. But I have verified it with my son, and the rumors outside are nonsense."

Yan Tonglin raised his eyebrows, "Oh? Nonsense, that beautiful butt picture is also fake?"

When talking about the picture of beautiful buttocks, Han Qi's face turned red. Although he knew that even if he didn't admit it, no one would take off Han Liang's pants to verify it on the spot, he still couldn't help feeling guilty. He neither admitted it nor denied it.

"We are still investigating this matter. Once we catch the person who spread the news, we will not let him off easily. But what is important right now is the marriage between our two families."

Here, here comes the point.

Yan Tonglin and Jiang Qingqing looked at each other, their eyes full of "I guessed it right, you are here to propose marriage."

Jiang Qingqing curled her lips, glanced at Yan Tonglin gently, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Han Qi, who had been paying attention to Yan Tonglin's expression, followed Yan Tonglin's gaze to Jiang Qingqing's face. She happened to see this scene and immediately felt uncomfortable.

He lost his wife at an early age and had not taken a concubine for many years. He had always been chaste and chaste. Now, seeing two people flirting with each other as if there was no one around, he felt that he should also take a concubine.