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Although she was not very satisfied with Nangong Waner's birth, since the Assistant Minister couple had brought their daughter along, there was no lack of etiquette. The Xiao Residence gave its proper instructions and repeatedly confirmed the dishes in the kitchen twice. When the appointed time was almost up, Madam Xiao called for Mister Xiao to wait at the entrance for him. She then called for a servant. "Go call for Young Master." When he walked closer to the door, he saw that Xiao Ze was already neatly standing there. He had even changed into his moon-white brocade robes.

"My son has always kept a low profile and does not like to wear plain clothes in important occasions. Today, this is …" Madam Xiao couldn't help but think of something, but she quickly suppressed her thoughts.

It was just at the right time to do so. Lord Xiao and Madam Xiao had just stood at the entrance when Assistant Minister’s Residence's carriage slowly stopped at the entrance. Lord Assistant Minister and Madam Yang both got off the carriage, and Nangong Waner was about to pull the curtain and get off the carriage, when Xiao Ze suddenly stepped forward to support him. However, his feet stumbled upon his steps.

Xiao Ze withdrew his foot that he had stepped forward on, and took the initiative to retreat behind Madam Xiao. However, Madam Xiao cordially welcomed him. Seeing Nangong Waner slowly walk down from the carriage, Madam Xiao silently sized him up. She could not help but exclaim in her heart, "To think that he had such an outstanding appearance and temperament." Madam Xiao did not reveal anything on her face as she led the Assistant Minister couple in.

Lord Xiao and Mistress Xiao led the way in front, and although they looked like they were enthusiastically chatting with Assistant Minister and his wife, Xiao Ze purposely slowed his footsteps and walked beside Nangong Waner.

"Xiao Ze, when did my father get closer to your family? Why did you all want to come to your residence to eat? " Nangong Waner leaned his head close to Xiao Ze and said softly.

Xiao Ze naturally knew why. Two days ago, Lord Assistant Minister came to look for Master Xiao and coincidentally met with him. By chance, he overheard Lord Assistant Minister mention that the two of them had agreed to become relatives sixteen years ago. It could be seen that Lord Xiao didn't want to continue his words, but who knew that Lord Assistant Minister would take out a piece of paper.

Lord Xiao muttered something that he did not know what to say. He wanted to refuse, but he could not open his mouth. Lord Assistant Minister did not give Lord Xiao the chance to open his mouth and refuse. After a few days, Lord Assistant Minister went back to his room, and coincidentally, he was met by Xiao Ze once again. Xiao Ze secretly kept his guard up, and coincidentally heard that Lord Assistant Minister had arranged to meet for a meal together, in order to increase the relationship between the two families.

When Xiao Ze found out that the Lord Assistant Minister was interested in arranging a marriage between Nangong Waner and himself, he was inexplicably happy. Xiao Ze also understood why the Assistant Minister couple were always very warm and kind to him after going to the Assistant Minister’s Residence. It was just that, from the looks of it, Nangong Waner did not know about it.

Xiao Ze didn't know whether he should say it or not.

Back then, they were very close, and walked around very frequently. Now that there is an official in the imperial court, and your father has just become an official in the Assistant Minister, it was natural for them to walk around together to eat. "Su Yun continued. Xiao Ze decided not to say it out loud, and said something to stall Nangong Waner.

"Oh, so it's like that. To think that our two families have such a relationship. However, I've never heard my parents mention it before." As Nangong Waner followed the adults and walked with Xiao Ze, the servants of the Xiao manor all let go of their work and couldn't help but look in their direction. Nangong Waner didn't feel that there was anything wrong with being looked at like this by others, so he naturally nodded at the servants of the Xiao manor with a smile, which was considered a silent greeting.

Although the Xiao Residence was not as majestic and magnificent as the Wang Residence, it had its own unique characteristics just like the Liu Estate. Although the pavilions and pavilions were not extravagantly decorated, they were not rough either. Nangong Waner walked behind them naturally, and as if he had unintentionally lowered his eyes and paid attention to them, he said, "Which mansion is not as shabby as the Assistant Minister’s Residence?" Nangong Waner quietly concluded in his heart.

At this moment, the Xiao Residence's kitchen had already started preparing the lunch. There was a period of empty space between them, so everyone sat in the dining hall and drank some tea to pass the time, waiting for the banquet to begin.

It was as if Mistress Xiao had asked Nangong Waner a few things unintentionally, such as whether it was as the rumors said, that she was following Elder Xiu in studying her homework, what lessons did Elder Xiu teach her, other than cultural lessons, whether there were any female workers studying, whether there were also zither, board, calligraphy, etc.

Nangong Waner couldn't get over it normally, but he had to give the Assistant Minister couple a lot of face in important occasions. Nangong Waner politely answered Mistress Xiao. Aside from the Qingqiu Secret Realm, which she had studied all her life, the rest of her answers also went like this, "Mistress Xiao, the ancient poems and ancient literature masters have taught me in a sequence. Since I was unconscious when I was four years old, and had just woken up, my mother took into consideration my body and did not give me too much pressure.

When Madam Xiao heard Nangong Waner's words, she couldn't find any big problems, and looking at Nangong Waner's clear and charming appearance, she didn't seem to be the type of person who was rumored to be in a bad condition. She wanted to ask about Nangong Waner's health, but Xiao Ze was a little impatient, "Mother, Assistant Minister’s Residence is here as a guest today, don't just let the guests speak."

This time, Madam Xiao could be certain that her own son had already set his heart on Nangong Waner. However, when she looked at Nangong Waner, he didn't seem to have any feelings for her son.

Madam Xiao pressed her forehead with a slight headache. On the other hand, Lord Xiao sat there expressionlessly. He did not say anything nor did he drink tea. The scene was rather awkward.

Nangong Waner was also keenly aware of the awkward atmosphere, so he quietly raised his eyes to look at her, causing Master Xiao to be silent. Madam Xiao looked familiar, and the Assistant Minister couple pretended to be pleased as they said, "Why does the atmosphere have a father, mother, and daughter pair not liking to be taken in yet?" After saying that, Nangong Waner's thoughts became clear, and the strange behavior of the Assistant Minister couple surfaced in his mind.

It was not because the Assistant Minister and his wife had an incomplete dream of giving birth to a son, but rather, the dream of an outstanding son-in-law. The reason the Assistant Minister and his wife were so concerned about him changing into three different sets of clothes and drawing makeup three times before they brought him to the Xiao Residence in satisfaction. It was because Assistant Minister and his wife had taken a fancy to Xiao Ze as their son-in-law, but the Xiao Residence had not taken a fancy to him as their daughter-in-law.

silently pitied the Assistant Minister couple in his heart, and thought that he still planned to raise five more male servants to spend the rest of his life as well. The Assistant Minister couple would probably get angry to the point that they wanted to break her legs.

Nangong Waner then looked at the Assistant Minister couple who were pretending to be happy and sighed in his heart.