After a master of metaphysics severed ties with his family, the whole family was filled with regret!

Chapter 135 New Year’s Eve Banquet
Nan Ke looked at Fei Yun and blushed instantly, not knowing what to say.

When Luo Chujiu and Aunt Ning saw that Nan Ke and Fei Yun both blushed, they knew something was going to happen.

"Aunt Ning, they're too shy. Why don't we let them talk it out privately? Let's not interfere too much. If it works out, it will work out. What do you say, Aunt Ning?"

"Yes, yes, what Your Highness says makes sense. Then I won't ask any further. Marriage is a matter of fate."

Seeing that there was something going on between Nan Ke and Fei Yun, Aunt Ning was no longer in a hurry. If Nan Ke could really marry Fei Yun, that would be truly wonderful.

Feiyun is a beautiful and kind girl. Most importantly, she serves the princess, which is perfect for her to be with someone like Nan Ke who serves the prince. They won't be separated for too long due to their duties. It's just perfect.

So, with the help of Luo Chujiu and Aunt Ning, Feiyun and Nan Ke went to the courtyard alone for a while to chat.

Seeing that Fei Yun kept her head down, Nan Ke took the initiative to start a conversation:
"You used to work in the Prince's residence. What's your impression of me?"

Nan Ke remembered Fei Yun. It was he who had chosen Fei Yun to serve in the mansion, and it was he who had assigned Fei Yun to serve Luo Chu Jiu.

"Manager Nan, you are a very kind person. You treat your servants well and are never harsh with them. You are very reliable," Fei Yun said, blushing.

"Is that what you think? Actually, I've been paying attention to you. You serve the princess quite well, so you seem to be a very dedicated woman."

Nan Ke didn't know how to praise Fei Yun, so he said this.

After saying that, Fei Yun's face turned even redder.

"Thank you for the compliment, Manager Nan."

"You don't need to call me Steward Nan, just call me by my name. We are the closest people to the Prince and Princess, so it's better to just call each other by our names."

"Okay, Nan Ke."

Feiyun whispered Nan Ke's name, blushing with embarrassment.

Even if Nan Ke was dull-witted, he could tell that Fei Yun had feelings for him; otherwise, he wouldn't be so shy.

"What do you think about what the princess just said? If you are unwilling, that's fine too. Don't worry about what my mother just said. Your wishes are the most important."

Nan Ke was worried that Fei Yun only wanted to get to know him because of the princess's arrangement, and that forcing things wouldn't yield good results.

"No, I don't want to be with you because of the princess."

Upon hearing Nan Ke's words, Fei Yun quickly denied them, fearing that Nan Ke might misunderstand something.

Upon hearing this, Nan Ke couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips:
"Then let's try getting to know each other. If we feel it's a good fit, we can settle down later."

"Okay, sure."

Happiness came so suddenly that Fei Yun could hardly believe it.

Is my crush about to come true?
She had been paying attention to Nan Ke for two or three years, but she always felt that Nan Ke was the most important person by the prince's side, and she was just an ordinary servant, how could she be worthy of Nan Ke?

However, since serving the princess, Feiyun felt that she was not so bad after all. At least the princess always praised her, saying that she was thoughtful and that she combed her hair beautifully, which gave Feiyun more confidence.

Therefore, after the princess said those words today, she did not refuse; on the contrary, she was very happy.

At the same time, she was also very grateful to the princess for bravely speaking out what was in her heart; otherwise, she might have just silently watched Nan Ke continue to look at other women without taking any action.

Unbeknownst to them, while they were chatting in the courtyard, Luo Chujiu and Aunt Ning were peeking and eavesdropping through the window.

After seeing the two of them return, he pretended that nothing had happened and sat back down in his seat.

"Mother, the Prince still has some matters to attend to, I'll go and do my duty now."

"Okay, then you go ahead."

Aunt Ning nodded, then watched Nan Ke leave.

After Nan Ke left, Aunt Ning warmly took Fei Yun's hand and asked her what she thought of her son. Receiving an affirmative answer from Fei Yun, Aunt Ning was relieved. However, not wanting to put too much pressure on Fei Yun, she added:

"But Feiyun, you don't need to be too nervous. Whether you and Nan Ke get together or not, it doesn't matter. Aunt Ning likes you."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Aunt Ning."

Luo Chujiu nodded in satisfaction as she watched this harmonious scene.

On New Year's Eve, Xiao Beiming would take Luo Chujiu to the palace for the banquet. After having dinner in the palace, they would return to the Prince's Mansion to celebrate the New Year.

Luo Chujiu originally thought she was going to stay at the Prince's Mansion for dinner, but in the afternoon Xiao Beiming took her to the Imperial Palace.

To Luo Chujiu's surprise, her fourth senior brother was also invited by Xiao Jinglin to spend New Year's Eve together.

"Fourth senior brother, we can spend New Year's Eve together this year."

"Yes, that's good."

Nalan Qingyin was also very satisfied with the arrangements for this year's Lunar New Year's Eve.

At least I'm not all alone; I'm spending New Year's Eve at the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

Not long after the three arrived, Xiao Jinglin appeared with Consort Jiang.

Consort Jiang is heavily pregnant and has difficulty walking. If it weren't for a day like New Year's Eve, Xiao Jinglin would never have allowed her to go out.

“Cousin Kui Kui”.

Luo Chujiu was overjoyed to see Consort Jiang again.

"I didn't even have a chance to congratulate you and Prince Xiao on your marriage, Xiao Jiu."

Consort Jiang hadn't seen Luo Chujiu for many days. The last time she saw her, Luo Chujiu was still a young lady waiting to be married, but now she was a princess.

"Thank you, Cousin Kui Kui. Looking at your belly, is your due date just around the corner?"

"Yes, the imperial physician said that the baby in my belly will be born in no more than ten days."

Consort Jiang now exudes a maternal aura that is very comforting.

"Then I'll be able to become an aunt soon."

Luo Chujiu said with anticipation.

Xiao Jinglin and Consort Jiang both smiled and said nothing more.

Everyone took their seats together, and then Xiao Jinglin had the dishes served.

In order to promote frugality, Xiao Jinglin has reduced the 88 dishes for the New Year's Eve banquet to 28 dishes, but it still fills a large table.

"Don't treat this like a palace banquet. Just treat it like a regular family dinner. We are all close to each other, so there's no need to stand on ceremony."

After all the dishes were served, Xiao Jinglin said this.

"Since Your Majesty has said so, then I won't stand on ceremony."

Luo Chujiu thought the food in the palace tasted pretty good, at least the presentation was exquisite, making it very appetizing.

Seeing this, everyone else smiled and then started eating.

At the dinner table, Luo Chujiu was the one eating the most heartily. Everyone else was restrained by etiquette since childhood, so they ate slowly and carefully. They had never eaten as heartily as Luo Chujiu.

But seeing Luo Chujiu eat like this, they felt a surge of appetite and thought that having someone like her to eat with would make the meal very enjoyable.

(End of this chapter)