The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

"Hmm." Xie Qiuguang held the teapot thoughtfully.

Ling Ze took a glance.

The butler shrugged to show that he didn't understand.

Shangguan Mansion. After school in the afternoon.

Shangguan Chi happily brought several classmates back to play, among whom was Nian Guiyun.

Nian Guiyun didn't want to come, but the person who invited him was too enthusiastic. He was not very good at dealing with such people.

Shangguan Haitong got the news and came here specially.

Shangguan Chi invited everyone to his yard, and when he saw the eldest sister, he went up to her and said, "Eldest sister."

The classmates were all young boys, and they were always a little reserved in front of their elders. They were too embarrassed to stand up.

Shangguan Haitong noticed Nian Guiyun at first sight and found that he was a little different from what he remembered.

He looked so timid and fearful, how could he be as confident and calm as he is now?

She smiled and said, "Knowing that you brought your friends back, I asked the kitchen to prepare some snacks. I wonder if you like them."

Huanshuang asked the maids to bring the cakes. Each one was delicate and small, and looked very appetizing.

Shangguan Chi said proudly: "Everyone, come and eat. Don't be polite. My eldest sister prepared this specially for you."

The students picked up a piece tentatively, tasted it and praised it.

Shangguan Haitong saw Nian Guiyun savoring the pastries in small bites, so she walked over, picked up a piece of green rice dumpling and handed it to him.

Looking up, he saw no one in front of him and was confused.

Shangguan Haitong placed the Qingtuan in his opponent's hand and whispered: "I know your secret."

Hearing this, Nian Guiyun's whole body stiffened in disbelief. How did he know?

Shangguan Haitong smiled and said, "Have fun. Dinner is being prepared, please wait a moment."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Nian Guiyun meaningfully and turned to leave.

That glance frightened Nian Guiyun, who couldn't figure out what went wrong. The person he met for the first time actually knew that secret...

Once the elders left, everyone felt much more relaxed. Whether chatting or having fun, they could completely let go.

Only Nian Guiyun was absent-minded. He kept his head down and didn't say a word while eating.

evening.

After dinner, it was time to say goodbye. Everyone looked around and asked, "Why is Nian Guiyun gone?"

"Weren't you following behind just now? Did we walk too fast and couldn't catch up?"

"Are you lost? Don't go to places you shouldn't go."

Everyone looked at each other and said in unison: "Separately search."

Late courtyard.

Shangguan Haitong had dinner and practiced calligraphy in her study. She believed that hard work can make up for lack of talent and will definitely produce results.

Huan Shuang led someone in: "Miss, Young Master Nian is here."

"Okay. Sit down." Shangguan Haitong was concentrating on writing and was not in a hurry to communicate.

Huanshuang stepped out.

Nian Guiyun felt very uncomfortable and wanted to ask something but didn't know how to start.

After finishing writing a piece of calligraphy, Shangguan Haitong put down the brush and said, "I have met your father."

Nian Guiyun looked up in surprise: "Miss, have you met my father? When?"

"Just these few days." Shangguan Haitong walked over and sat next to him. "He sent you to the Imperial College, hoping that you would learn how to govern a country. You were also diligent and hardworking, and didn't want to disappoint his expectations. Mr. Nian, no, I should call you Miss Nian. Have you thought about the future?"

Sure enough I know...

When he really talked about it, Nian Guiyun calmed down: "Assist the wise master and realize his ambitions."

A wise ruler? The third prince?

Shangguan Haitong sneered.

In the previous life, he was a man who would kill the donkey after it had done its work.

After ascending the throne, he ruthlessly revealed to the world that Nian Guiyun was a girl and forcibly brought her into the harem.

No one cared about how many achievements Nian Guiyun had made. From then on, she had only one identity: the emperor's woman.

Some people are open-minded and either lie dormant or resist.

Nian Guiyun had to compromise because of his family, and his biological father never looked favorably upon him.

To put it bluntly, General Nian sent her to school just to have more bargaining chips, bargaining chips to be favored by the Third Prince.

When the situation was settled, General Nian returned in force.

He no longer needed an insignificant daughter to give him advice, but needed a woman to give him an extra layer of relationship with the new emperor.

The two men completely exploited Nian Guiyun and finally abandoned her. Nian Guiyun couldn't get over this and died in depression.

Shangguan Haitong smiled and extended her hand: "A wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in. Miss Nian, do you really think that the man General Nian chose is a wise leader? He chose him only for his own selfish reasons. Miss Nian, why don't you take a look and choose for yourself. Find a wise leader who can truly fulfill your ideals."

Shocked, Nian Guiyun stared at the person in front of him: "You know my ideal..."

"I know. Because we are the same. And I have the ability and confidence to achieve it." Shangguan Haitong raised a determined smile.

She was originally arrogant and proud, but because she had no power, she had to hold back temporarily.

A defeated general in the previous life will never win in this life.

Nian Guiyun was stunned, with mixed feelings.

Shangguan Haitong grabbed her hand and shook it: "Miss Nian is very smart, I believe you have your own decision."

"I..." Nian Guiyun hesitated.

Her decision not only represents herself, but also...

"Sister, is Nian Guiyun here with you..." Shangguan Chi ran in and his smile froze when he saw the scene in the room.

Shangguan Haitong let go of her hand and smiled faintly: "We had a great conversation and are already good friends. Bring her here more often in the future."

Nian Guiyun stood up and walked to the door, thinking again and again and answered: "I will think about it carefully."

"Looking forward to the good news." Shangguan Haitong was confident.

Nian Guiyun stepped out.

Shangguan Chi wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing and followed.

It was dark and lanterns were lit in the mansion.

Nian Guiyun was worried, to be honest, she was a little tempted. Why did she have to choose the prince?

Why must we follow the dragon’s merits?

Her ideals were clearly contrary to theirs...

Shangguan Chi gritted his teeth and stared at Nian Guiyun's back, thinking he would hear an explanation.

As a result, after waiting for a long time, the other party didn't say a word.

He couldn't bear it any longer and walked to the front quickly: "Hey, you like my sister?"

Nian Guiyun came back to his senses, looking puzzled: "What did you say?"

Shangguan Chi reluctantly said it again: "Do you like my eldest sister and want to be my brother-in-law?"

With a helpless look on his face, Nian Guiyun laughed: "That's not the case. You think too much."

"It's better not. I treat you as a friend, and you actually want to be my brother-in-law. Let me tell you, no way." Shangguan Chi crossed his arms.

Nian Guiyun looked at him and asked, "If your father wants you to complete a task, but you have your own ideas, what will you choose? Your father must be doing this for your own good, and he will be able to help you after completing the task. But your own ideas are risky..."

"Of course I follow my own ideas. What's the risk?" Shangguan Chi answered without thinking.

Follow your own ideas...

Nian Guiyun smiled and said, "That's exactly what you would say."

Shangguan Chi's eyes lit up: "Brother, you look good when you smile. Why don't you smile normally? You look so dull."

"I'm going back." Nian Guiyun turned around and left in a hurry. No one noticed that her ears were slightly red.

"Oh. I'll take you to the door." Shangguan Chi chased after him.

In the night, the two were still arguing.

"I'm telling you, don't go after my sister. Do you hear me?"

"Everyone says I'm not... Don't worry, I won't."

"That's good. Otherwise, I'll break your legs."

"..."