Chapter 242:
She resolutely disagreed, yet Xie Yanyu said: “According to Elder’s Brother’s judgment, several of the officials who might be appointed by Your Majesty to come here are all outstanding figures in the Capital City, and without exception, they have all seen you.”
They have all seen you…
As soon as these words were spoken, Xie Wanning was stunned.
Yes, she grew up in the Capital City, attended countless banquets, and was also a renowned figure in the circle of noble ladies; it was perfectly normal for them to know her.
Now Lu Ziyan had already become the Crown Prince, and his feelings for her were known to everyone under heaven.
If someone truly found out she was still alive, then her news would be the best letter of recommendation to offer the future Emperor.
She had already stayed in Bianzhou City for half a year, countless people had seen her appearance, and today she had even reunited with her Elder Brother at the Yamen.
Although she wore a veiled hat, although she did not call out to her Elder Brother in public view.
But Xie Yanyu had a cold disposition and would absolutely never hold a pregnant woman in his arms on the street.
If a familiar acquaintance truly came and heard about this matter.
They would only need to inquire a little to know the secret within.
Even if she moved away from Bianzhou, it would be of no use.
…Therefore, the appointed officials must definitely be her own people standing on her side.
The best candidate, of course, was her Elder Brother who cherished her like a precious treasure.
But…
How could she bear to let her Elder Brother delay his future prospects because of her.
By the time Ji Chengfeng and Chen Xi’er returned again, the brother and sister were still staunchly holding their own views.
Xie Wanning had always been very timid toward this Elder Brother Xie Yanyu, and it was rare for her to be so firm this time.
She insisted that as long as she went out less, the matter from today would fade from memory after some time, and there was no need to drag her Elder Brother down to stay in Bianzhou guarding her.
And how could Xie Yanyu feel at ease leaving his precious Younger Sister alone and helpless here.
Ji Chengfeng overheard a couple of things, raised his eyebrow, and smiled: “I am still the Prefect of Bianzhou right now. Cousin, are you already plotting to take my place?”
These words made it sound as if being the Prefect of Bianzhou was some great prize.
Xie Yanyu was choked up, glared at him irritably without a good temper, and before he could reply, Ji Chengfeng continued: “My qualifications are still shallow right now; this is precisely the time when I should make a name for myself locally and achieve some political accomplishments. Bianzhou is a pretty good place for that, and I probably won’t be stepping down for a while, so Cousin, you’d better not keep thinking about it.”
His voice was clear and smooth, every word carrying a smile, yet his tone was extremely serious.
Xie Yanyu certainly would not believe he truly fancied a mere Prefect’s official hat, but… there had to be some reason, right?
He was perceptive and quickly turned his gaze to his young sister nearby.
He then immediately dismissed that idea.
Impossible.
This cousin of his had only met Wanwan once or twice and had barely exchanged a few words with her.
Moreover, Wanwan was already married, and Lu Ziyan had brazenly seized her as his wife against all convention… and now she even had a child in her belly.
Even if Xie Yanyu felt his sister was perfect in every way and more than worthy of anyone, he still dared not believe that this cousin of his, refined like a clear breeze and bright moon, the Ji family’s eldest legitimate son, the Top Scholar of the current dynasty, would take a fancy to her now that she had faked her death to hide in a small town and was pregnant.
But if it was not because of Wanwan, then what was it for?
Yet before Wanwan appeared, he had never mentioned staying long in Bianzhou.
As soon as Wanwan showed up…
Xie Yanyu’s expression gradually turned unpleasant. He gave Ji Chengfeng a deep look, stood up, and said to his sister: “Let’s go, take Elder Brother home.”
Home…
Xie Wanning was stunned for a moment.
Realizing he meant the small courtyard she was currently living in, she hesitated for a good while before asking: “Elder Brother wants to stay at my place?”
