Chapter 554 - Chapter 554: Are You Close to Your Highness?
Chapter 554: Are You Close to Your Highness?
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“Let’s pick a day and have Han’er come back to see me. My granddaughter shouldn’t be underestimated!” Su Qingzhi stroked his beard in anger.
Their Su family may not be from an Imperial family, but as the defender great general and the Marquis of Martial South’s Manor, they were not to be trifled with!
Su Yingxue had a brilliant idea. “How about we organize a welcome banquet for grandfather? By then, sister can come to see Grandfather in a dignified manner.”
Su Qingzhi looked concerned. “The emperor wanted to host a welcome banquet for me before, but I declined. If we hold a grand event now, it might upset the emperor.”
Considering what Su Yingxue had told him about her clashes with Chu Chengye, he worried that it could become a weapon against the Su family.
“Don’t worry, Grandfather. I’ll only arrange a family banquet. We’ll say it’s because you miss your family and want to reunite. This way, my sister can come too. And for the sake of face, the Regional Prince must accompany her. Then, Grandfather can give him a good talking-to!”
Su Yingxue blinked, exuding a clever and adorable charm.
Organizing a family banquet would disguise their intentions, pacify Chu Mingyuan, avoid excessive attention from the court, and provide an opportunity for Su Han to return with Chu Xiaotian, allowing Grandfather to support her.
Su Qingzhi laughed heartily. “You’re becoming more and more like your mother, brave and strategic!”
It was the bloodline of their Su family!
Su Yingxue was extremely proud of herself, but she did not expect that Su Qingzhi’s next question would make her not know how to answer.
“You’ve been getting close to the Ninth Prince lately. What’s the reason?”
Su Qingzhi was able to accept the other changes in Su Yingxue within a short period.
After all, she was Long Shuli’s daughter!
However, Chu Yihan had forced him to raise his spirits.
“The Ninth Prince…” Su Yingxue hesitated, considering whether to disclose her relationship with Chu Yihan. However, sensing her grandfather’s cautious gaze, she quickly covered up and said, “Wasn’t it at your request, Grandfather, that the Ninth Prince took care of your granddaughter? He’s been taking good care of me!”
“While I did make such a request, he didn’t agree at the time. His current attentiveness to you is quite unexpected,” Su Qingzhi said, stroking his beard. “Besides, I was worried that he would outright refuse, as taking care of a young girl like you would be inconvenient. That’s why I specifically mentioned taking care of the Marquis’s Manor.”
Su Yingxue was startled. “So, Grandfather, you meant the Marquis’s Manor…”
Chu Yihan had openly stated during his first visit that her grandfather wanted him to take care of her!
This revelation shocked her. He had ulterior motives!
“He’s so cunning and scheming! He had his eyes on me so early…” Su Yingxue thought.
“How strange. Didn’t the Ninth Prince say so?” Su Qingzhi was puzzled.
“No! The Ninth Prince didn’t say anything!”
He had been silently plotting against her, luring her into his trap step by step!
“The Ninth Prince is inscrutable. You’re just a three-year-old, yet he’s already experienced in battle. His noble status, remarkable achievements, and the burdens he carries are beyond ordinary comprehension. Now that I’ve returned, there’s no need for you to trouble him further after I thank him,” Su Qingzhi reassured, patting Su Yingxue’s hand.
“Grandfather, do you not like the Ninth Prince? But didn’t you ask him to take care of me because you saw his strength?” Su Yingxue bit her lip, growing concerned..