allonlinenovel Chapter 252 Sworn Sister?
Chapter 252 Sworn Sister?
Seeing that she still didn't quite understand, Jin Fa quickly smiled and said, "Princess is exceptionally intelligent. Xin Han and I took a great liking to each other at first sight and have always regarded the princess as a younger sister. Please don't take offense, Princess."
"No, no! How could I blame you? It turns out that His Highness the Crown Prince's sister has passed away. I'm sorry to have reminded you of such a sad thing."
"It's alright. If the princess doesn't mind, please just call us by our names. There's no need for formalities."
"That won't do!"
Xin Moyan waved her hands repeatedly, "Your Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess are distinguished guests of our dynasty, and I cannot be ignorant of etiquette. Besides, your status is more noble than mine, and you are also older than me. Uh... I didn't mean you were old!"
Bai Xinhan was amused by her flustered explanation, and covered her mouth with her handkerchief, chuckling softly, "Hehehe~ Princess is really interesting. Not to mention Xiao Guai likes it, I love it too."
Feeling embarrassed by their gazes, she said, "Your Highness, I am truly unworthy of such kindness."
"I never imagined that Yuanqi is such a vast and prosperous land, where the lives of ordinary people are filled with warmth and affection. The emperor and his subjects respect and love each other. Not only in ordinary families, but even among the royal family, there is maternal love and filial piety, brotherly love and respect. It is a peaceful and harmonious scene that I truly envy." As Jin Fa spoke, a complex look of envy suddenly flashed in his eyes.
"A wise ruler recognizes talent, and the country is stable; a loving mother educates her children well, and the whole family is at peace."
"What the princess said is absolutely right."
Xin Moyan looked up and saw a family of three enjoying themselves happily. But her brother said that the Jin family was in trouble. He was already the Crown Prince, and the Crown Princess was gentle and virtuous. The couple were in perfect harmony and extremely loving. The little princess was also so cute. But why did it seem that Crown Prince Jin Fa was quite envious of the Yuan family?
The dishes were served one after another. Jin Fa carefully served food to his wife and daughter, and Bai Xinhan was also very enthusiastic, urging Xin Moyan to eat.
"Little Princess, this is called pudding. It's a new product from Yunxianglou. Would you like to try it?"
"Okay, Auntie!"
Although this little princess, like Lou Xiaobao, often calls people by the wrong name, this sweet and affectionate "auntie" made her heart flutter. The little girl is just too adorable!
"If I weren't returning tomorrow, I would definitely have tea and a chat with the princess."
"Your Highness, are you returning tomorrow?"
Bai Xinhan smiled and said, "Yes! The court assembly is nearing its end. Yesterday, His Highness the Crown Prince received news that the Emperor is seriously ill, so we must return as soon as possible to attend to him."
“I see,” Xin Moyan said regretfully. “If it weren’t for the unexpected situation, I would have asked you to stay here for a few more days. I really like the little princess. I’ll have someone bring over a few cups of milk tea later. I’m sure His Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess have never had any before.”
Xin Moyan spoke with utmost sincerity. Her intuition told her that the Crown Prince and his wife were not hypocritical or cunning people, and Jin Fa had even saved her life.
Her refined and elegant features were made even more noble and extraordinary by the cinnabar dot between her brows. Jin Fa stared at her for a long time before chuckling, "If the princess doesn't mind, Xin Han and I will also call you Yan'er, shall we?"
"Ok?"
Xin Moyan was momentarily bewildered, but still nodded, "Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite. You can just call me Yan'er."
"Yes, Yan'er."
With a satisfied look and a hint of relief, he said, "Yan'er, although you don't look like my sister, my husband and I felt an overwhelming sense of closeness to you the moment we saw you, and we consider you our sister. If you don't mind, Xinhan and I would like to recognize you as our sworn sister. Would you agree?"
"Sister-in-law?"
“Yes, if Yan’er has the opportunity to visit Baiqing in the future, I will definitely treat her with the utmost respect.” Jin Fa’s tone was very firm.
She frowned, her eyes filled with wariness. "Your Highness, may I ask why you and the Crown Princess are so kind to me? And why you want to recognize me as your sister?"
Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a smile.
Bai Xinhan hurriedly explained, "Hehe~ It seems we were being presumptuous. Yan'er, please don't be suspicious. My husband and I didn't mean anything by it. It's just that my sister-in-law is His Highness the Crown Prince's only younger sister, and she's the same age as you. She's lived with us since she was little. Unfortunately, she passed away early, and His Highness the Crown Prince is often saddened. This time, our visit to Yuanqi allowed us to get to know Yan'er. Xiao Guai also likes you, which is why we had the idea of recognizing Yan'er as our sworn sister."
She looked at Xin Moyan across from her, her gaze softening unconsciously, making people feel a sense of warmth.
These heartfelt words clearly reveal the true feelings of Jin Fa and his wife.
Xin Moyan pondered for a while, then looked up and met two burning gazes. She nodded, "It is my good fortune to be favored by His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Crown Princess. If you two do not mind, I would like to be called 'Aunt' by the little princess."
"Really? Yan'er, would you like to be our little sister?"
Bai Xinhan's eyes lit up instantly, her words revealing her delight.
"Yes." She nodded solemnly again.
Bai Xinhan held her wrist tightly, and she looked at Xin Moyan with eyes full of gratitude, "Yan'er, thank you."
Xin Moyan scratched her head sheepishly. This trip had unexpectedly led to her recognizing a pair of sworn brothers and sisters-in-law. What if her brother found out? Would he be angry?
She suddenly realized that she had been sitting for most of the day, and her brother should be arriving soon!
Just as I was thinking of this, a clear, crisp voice came from behind me.
"Yan'er".
The three of them turned around at the same time and saw Xuan Yuan standing in a corner of the corridor. He was dressed in an elegant black robe and had a bright and clear appearance. However, his eyes seemed to hold some resentment.
With a long stride, he walked up to the group and sat down calmly next to Xin Moyan, staring coldly at the man and woman in front of him.
She was stunned for a moment, almost calling out the wrong name, "Your Highness... Xuan, what brings you here?"
"Your Highness, Jin Fa greets you."
"Xinhan greets Your Highness."
The two greeted him politely at the same time, but he only received a distant and indifferent nod in return.
"Yan'er is very hospitable!"
A large hand suddenly grabbed his waist, radiating a strong sense of possessiveness, leaving the person opposite him completely bewildered.
"I..." She pushed him away, but couldn't break free from Xuan Yuan's embrace. "Your Highness, I encountered some trouble on the road, and the Crown Prince saved me."
His brow furrowed, and he quickly turned around, carefully examining Xin Moyan from head to toe. His tone grew increasingly anxious, "Yan'er, what happened to you? Why do you say that Crown Prince Jinfa saved you? Could someone be plotting against you?"
She nodded obediently, "Yes, Your Highness, someone wants to kill me."
"what?"
His dark eyes flashed with a cold light, and his brows furrowed with a sinister and malevolent aura. His tone was gentle, yet it sent chills down one's spine.
“Fei'e”.
"master."
"Investigate, don't let anyone get away with it."
"Yes, master."
Bai Xinhan was taken aback, then smiled and said, "Yan'er, I've long heard that Emperor Yuan revoked the imperial decree establishing an empress and betrothed you to Prince Xuan. Now it seems that the two of you are quite a perfect match!"