General Shen's face was filled with relief. If it weren't for his pride, he would have shed a few tears in this situation.
Seeing General Shen like this, Ling Qingwan also felt a little sad. After all, the people in the Marquis' Mansion only cared about whether their young lady came back, but General Shen treated her as his own granddaughter, thinking that after she came back, Ling Shen would be able to relieve the pain of separation from her family.
Anyone with a discerning eye can tell which one cares more about Ling Qingwan, the Marquis' Mansion or the General's Mansion.
"On your big day, it would be better if you two were happy." Ling Xiao chuckled, pulled out a clean handkerchief from his sleeve and handed it to Ling Qingwan.
Although Ling Xiao had been wielding swords and knives since he was young, and was a rough man, he could also be considerate at times. Ling Qingwan looked at the handkerchief in her hand, and tears welled up in her eyes.
After the grandfather and grandson exchanged greetings, the servants took Ling Xiao and Ling Qingwan to the hall to sit down. However, what Ling Qingwan didn't expect was that Wei Xun also came.
Not only Wei Xun, but also Tan Hongbo.
Ling Qingwan recognized Tan Hongbo, who was Ling Xiao's best friend and a famous playboy in the capital. As for Wei Xun, Ling Qingwan only knew that her brother worked for Wei Xun.
However, Ling Qingwan vaguely heard that Wei Xun, Ling Xiao and Tan Hongbo were nicknamed the "Golden Triangle" by the people of Tokyo City and had a very good relationship.
But Wei Xun died early in his previous life, so Ling Qingwan didn't have the chance to interact with him, so she didn't know much about him.
Along the way, many memories of her past lives emerged in Ling Qingwan's mind, and she was unknowingly brought to Wei Xun and Tan Hongbo by Ling Xiao.
"Is this Sister Wanwan?" Tan Hongbo looked at Ling Qingwan with a smile, his eyes curved into crescents.
The Fengshui of Dongjing City nourishes people, and Tan Hongbo has been spoiled since he was a child. Although he is a man, he has red lips and white teeth, which makes him more beautiful than many women. Wei Xun is also good-looking, but perhaps because he has been fighting for many years, he has a heroic spirit. His peach blossom eyes are sometimes charming and sometimes calm, which makes people easily feel distracted if they stare at him for a long time.
As soon as Tan Hongbo finished speaking, Ling Xiao slapped him on the head.
"What sister Wanwan? You are not shy about strangers. She is my sister. What does she have to do with you?"
Tan Hongbo pouted in grievance: "You and I grew up together, and our relationship is like that of brothers. Since Wanwan is your sister, she is also mine. You can't understand this principle, but you don't regard me and the prince as your own family?"
Ling Qingwan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Tan Hongbo was always so talkative. He was like this in his previous life and he hasn't changed at all in this life.
No, the world has not changed, it is she who has changed.
Watching Ling Xiao and Tan Hongbo bickering, Ling Qingwan felt a warm sensation in her chest, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously lifted slightly.
"Just say it, why drag the prince into this?" Ling Xiao gave Tan Hongbo a cold look.
He has never defeated Tan Hongbo in a verbal battle.
"Okay, stop arguing." Wei Xun, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up. "It's okay for you to quarrel normally, but don't disturb General Shen's birthday celebration."
Compared with the two of them, Wei Xun looked much more mature. As soon as Ling Xiao met Tan Hongbo, his intelligence immediately dropped to that of a three-year-old child.
"I don't think I've ever formally introduced her to the prince." Ling Xiao's eyes were on Wei Xun. He slightly turned sideways, causing Wei Xun and Tan Hongbo to focus all their attention on Ling Qingwan. "She is my sister, my biological sister, Ling Qingwan."
Ling Xiao was quite proud when he introduced Ling Qingwan, and he emphasized the term "sister".
Everyone knows that there are many young people in the Marquis' Mansion. Ling Xiao has so many half-sisters that he can't even count them. But Ling Qingwan is the only one who is closer to him than blood, so it's not an exaggeration to say that they are his closest relatives.
"Hello, Your Majesty." Ling Qingwan pretended not to know Wei Xun.
"And me! What about me!" Tan Hongbo saw Ling Qingwan greet Wei Xun but ignored him. He immediately became competitive and asked Ling Qingwan with his back straightened.
Ling Qingwan was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Ling Xiao.
Logically speaking, she didn't even know Tan Hongbo's name, so how should she greet him appropriately
"Just call me Brother Hongbo." Without waiting for Ling Xiao to speak, Tan Hongbo grinned.
After these words were spoken, Wei Xun and Ling Xiao coughed several times in succession.
"Go ahead and dream." Ling Xiao stared at Tan Hongbo helplessly. After that, he turned to Ling Qingwan and said, "His last name is Tan, you can just call him Mr. Tan."
Ling Qingwan sat down with Ling Xiao. When she passed Wei Xun, she noticed from the corner of her eye that Wei Xun was trying to hold back his laughter.
One is a prince; one is a crown prince; and one is the son of the imperial tutor. The three of them studied together when they were young and played together when they grew up, so it is understandable that they have a good relationship.
Ling Qingwan always met Wei Xun at night, and today was no exception. But when Wei Xun was with his two friends, Ling Qingwan felt that he was more lively and not always gloomy.
After the birthday banquet, Ling Xiao took Ling Qingwan back to the Marquis' Mansion.
"Sister Wanwan!"
Before they had walked a few steps, they heard someone calling from behind. Ling Qingwan knew who was talking without turning around.
Good guy, this is the first time they met, and Tan Hongbo directly ignored Ling Xiao and flirted with his sister. Fortunately, Ling Xiao is familiar with him and knows what kind of person he is. If it were someone else, I'm afraid he would have to fight with Tan Hongbo.
"What are you doing?" Ling Xiao stepped forward, stood between the two of them, and protected Ling Qingwan firmly behind him.
Ling Qingwan found it funny, but didn't say anything.
"I have something to talk to Sister Wanwan about." Tan Hongbo said as he was about to pull Ling Xiao away.
Unexpectedly, Ling Xiao was stronger than him, and Tan Hongbo pulled Ling Xiao several times but he still didn't move.
"Okay, you're bigger, I give in." Tan Hongbo waved his hand indifferently and tiptoed around Ling Xiao and Ling Qingwan to talk.
"I noticed that Sister Wanwan didn't eat much just now. I wonder if you are hungry now. If you are hungry, I will take you to the night market for a stroll."
Night market? Ling Qingwan hadn't been there for a long time. In her previous life, she had hardly ever left the house since she married Song Zhiqing. After Tan Hongbo mentioned it, she really wanted to go shopping.
"Do you want to go?" Ling Xiao turned around and asked Ling Qingwan.
It’s not like Tan Hongbo is the only one who cares whether Ling Qingwan is hungry or not.
"I do!" Ling Qingwan nodded heavily.
So, the three of them abandoned the carriage and stood in a row, walking towards the night market. Ling Qingwan was in the middle, and those who didn't know would think that she had hooked up with two men at once, both of whom were among the most handsome men in Tokyo.
"By the way, where is the prince? Aren't you going back with him?" Ling Xiao suddenly thought of Wei Xun.
"He thinks it's too early and insists on going outside the city to train soldiers. I don't know how to wield a sword, so I won't know anything and will be very bored." Tan Hongbo pouted, as if secretly scolding Wei Xun for being boring. "It's better to accompany my sister Wanwan to the night market, eat and drink, how happy it is."
Tan Hongbo's expression changed and he smiled at Ling Qingwan.
"And me." Ling Xiao put his head in front of Tan Hongbo again. "It's the three of us who are going to the night market together."