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"Cough, cough …" This was already the eighth time Lord Assistant Minister was coughing at the table.

"Father, is your throat sore? Should I find a doctor? " Nangong Waner put down his chopsticks and asked Lord Assistant Minister in concern.

Lord Assistant Minister did not reply. He turned his head and glared at Nangong Waner, then just lowered his head and silently ate his meal.

Nangong Waner raised his eyebrows and looked at Madam Yang, "Mother, my father seems to have a bad throat."

Madam Yang did not pay attention to Nangong Waner, but suddenly seemed to have realized something, "Oh, Xiao Ze, eat more, I heard that you have been busy with official affairs in the Ministry of Justice recently, and took the time to come visit us Wan Er, sorry for troubling you." With that, Madam Yang picked another chicken wing into Xiao Ze's bowl.

"Mom, don't always give Xiao Ze food, I will feel uncomfortable." Nangong Waner said in a annoyed tone as he saw Madam Yang always give food to Xiao Ze from time to time.

"It can't be. I'm used to it. Thank you, Auntie. It's just that Auntie is too enthusiastic. Don't disturb Auntie's meal. I can eat by myself." Xiao Ze glanced at Nangong Waner as he spoke, and then turned to look at Madam Yang seriously.

"Look, this child really knows how to talk. He's really pleasing. The more I look at him, the more I like him." Madam Yang lowered his head and whispered into Lord Assistant Minister's ear.

Lord Assistant Minister nodded silently, his face had a look of admiration.

Nangong Waner felt that the Assistant Minister couple were really strange, they had been talking about him ever since they ate, and even from the beginning until the end of the meal, Madam Yang did not care that his daughter did not have any appetite to eat at all.

After eating, the servants quickly cleaned up the table. Lord Assistant Minister started to chat on the table.

"Xiao Ze, if you don't like Assistant Minister’s Residence's food, you can tell Aunt about it, no need to be embarrassed. Oh right, if you have anything else you like to eat, you can tell Aunt that when you come next time, I will have the kitchen prepare it in advance and I will definitely make you eat it!" Madam Yang frowned as he looked at Madam Yang. Could it be that Madam Yang had some huge regret in his heart that had given birth to his son?

"Mother, I didn't eat well tonight. I like to eat wine and brew wings. Bamboo Seng Geese, let me eat tomorrow." Nangong Waner's complexion and spirit had been restored by a large amount, and he was still able to tease Madam Yang like this.

"You're as strong as an ox. You can't get hungry at all times, even if it's not good." Madam Yang immediately said coldly when he saw Nangong Waner's expression. After he finished speaking, he immediately changed to a warm and familiar face, smiling at Xiao Ze.

Nangong Waner was unconvinced after hearing this as he muttered to himself, "Indeed, he isn't his biological son. He treats other people's sons better than me."

Xiao Ze couldn't help but laugh as he heard Nangong Waner's whispered words. Xiao Ze poured a cup of water for Nangong Waner as he said gently and warmly, "It's just that this is my first time coming to Assistant Minister’s Residence. Xiao Ze looked at Nangong Waner who had finished speaking, and then looked at him and said extremely politely, "Aunt is too kind, I will definitely come to bother you again in the future."

"If you don't want to disturb me, just do it." Madam Yang replied as he looked at Nangong Waner sternly, "Look at how polite Xiao Ze is, and how nice his words are." The more Madam Yang looked at Xiao Ze, the more he liked him.

"Wan Er, you seem to be living a miserable life." Even Liu Zhi, who was at the side, could not take it anymore, and turned to tease Nangong Waner.

After Nangong Waner heard what Liu Zhi said, he glared at Madam Yang and said, "Mother, it's very late, Xiao Ze should go back now." With that said, he pushed Xiao Ze out of the room.

Xiao Ze struggled to greet Madam Yang and the Lord Assistant Minister again, "Master Nan Gong, Madam Nan Gong, I will take my leave now. I will pay my respects to the both of you another day."

Nangong Waner pushed harder, "What other day is it? Assistant Minister’s Residence doesn't welcome you here in the future."

On the other hand, Lord Assistant Minister and Madam Yang were very happy to hear this, "Xiao Ze, come here often to play."

Xiao Ze naturally knew that he was playing around with Nangong Waner, and was not angry at her actions. She was in a good mood as she was pushed all the way to the main entrance by Nangong Waner, "I see that you like to read painting books, I know that there is an especially rich family on the streets, tomorrow I will bring you to pick some new ones to take a look." Xiao Ze turned his face, and smiled as gentle as jade at Nangong Waner.

Nangong Waner was hesitating on whether he should agree to it or not, but Liu Ru jumped up happily, "Go, go, we will go together, Wan Er." As she said that, Liu Ru started to shake Nangong Waner's arm, as if she was shaking a sieve.

With that, Liu Ru smiled at Xiao Ze. "Hmm … I will persuade Wan Er to go with me. Xiao Ze, you should go back to your residence to rest. "

Xiao Ze also laughed, "Rest." He turned around and left.

Nangong Waner looked at Liu Zhi, who was still holding onto her arm, smiling foolishly at her back as she walked away, "Why aren't you leaving?"

"Oh, tomorrow I'm going to choose a book with you and Xiao Ze. In order to save time, I'll stay in your house for a while."

Nangong Waner looked at her and rolled his eyes, "Don't be wronged by the young miss of the Liu Manor. Tomorrow, I will ask Xiao Ze to go to the Liu Manor to pick you up first." With that, he pulled out his arm that was being held by Liu Ruo and made a gesture to send her off. "Go back to the house, Miss Liu."

"Are you a good sister or not, a good sister? Take me in for a night, take me in for a night."

"Sister is sister, I don't know, taking her in or not depends on my mood, after all, I don't know what's going on. If it causes trouble for me, and for our Assistant Minister’s Residence, you also know that my father has just been promoted to an official, his foundation is very unstable, I have to worry about him."

Liu Ru looked at Nangong Waner, her furious eyes making Nangong Waner feel somewhat cute, "Alright, tell me why you want me to take you in, I'll think about it."

Nangong Waner's expression was a little ugly, "Today, my mother gave me some portraits of young talents of Shangjing who are at the age of marriage. She wanted me to pick one up, but she planned to tell me about the wedding because I don't want to go back to my house.

Nangong Waner pursed his lips, and looked at Liu Ru with a smile or not for a while.

The Assistant Minister’s Residence was not really that big and after all, he was just a powerhouse. Naturally, Nangong Waner's courtyard didn't have any extra rooms, so Liu Zhi didn't mind and insisted on squeezing in the same bed as Nangong Waner.