Chapter 1717 - 1717 Avoid Offending Anyone

1717 Avoid Offending Anyone

Long Yin threw her a glance and said airily, Ducks with flat bills are noisy.

Yaoyao was bewildered for a moment before realizing that he was talking about her.

Youre awful, Royal Brother! How could you call your own sister a duck?

I didnt call you that. Why are you rus.h.i.+ng to admit it? A faint smile played on Long Yins lips.

Mother, Royal Brothers always bullying me. Yaoyao shook Lu Liangweis arm sulkily.

Immediately, Lu Liangwei frowned in feigned disapproval. Yiner, how could you bully your sister? Apologize to her this instant.

I wasnt talking about her, Long Yin said helplessly as he looked at Hexin. Hexin, did I sound like I was talking about Yaoyao?

Hexin, who had been focused on her meal all this time, glanced up at him, then at Yaoyao, and said in confusion, I was eating and wasnt paying attention just now. What did you say?

Long Yin gave her a long look.

This girl may be young, but she was good at dodging the question to avoid offending anyone.

Yaoyao turned to Hexin indignantly. Xinxin, I cant believe youre not helping me.

Amused, Lu Liangwei served her some food with her chopsticks while chiding, You two siblings talk too much; just look at how well-mannered Xinxin is. No talking while eating, you hear me?

Yaoyao pouted, but she stopped whining. She lowered her head and started to eat.

Just like that, the interlude was over.

Lu Liangwei looked at Hexin approvingly. Help yourself, Xinxin.

Yes, Aunt Liangwei, Hexin answered meekly and continued with her meal.

All was pleasant at the dining table.

Lu Liangweis birthday came two days later. Long Yang had meant to hold a grand celebration for her, but Jiers disappearance dampened everyones spirits.

Moreover, Lu Liangwei was unwilling to celebrate it in Long Yangs absence.

Nevertheless, Long Yin, Yaoyao, Hexin, the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess, and Lu Xue had a meal with her that day.

Her birthday went by quietly.

Hexin had visited Great Shang mainly to celebrate Lu Liangweis birthday, only to be shocked by the news about Jier.

She had intended to return to the Yan Kingdom after celebrating Lu Liangweis birthday, but since she was concerned about Lu Liangweis glum mood and Jier, she ended up postponing her return trip.

Although Lu Liangwei was mostly in low spirits because of Jier, she had not forgotten that Hexin had traveled a long way to Great Shang. She asked Long Yin and Yaoyao to find time to hang out with Hexin.

Long Yin agreed and said he would take Hexin out once he was free.

One day, Lu Xue visited the palace. That night, Yaoyao asked her not to go home and stay with her instead.

Lu Xue was hesitant. But Im worried about Great-Grandmothershes alone at home.

Its just one night. The servants will take care of her. Besides, shes been pretty energetic lately. Even if you go back now, you wont get to spend much time with her before having to go to bed yourself.

You youngsters dont get to hang out together all the time, so just stay, Xueer. Dont worry about your great-grandmother. Ill send someone to inform her, Lu Liangwei added.

Ill be returning to the Yan Kingdom soon, Big Sis Lu Xue. Stay and spend time with us, Hexin chimed in.

All right then. Unable to decline their enthusiastic offer, Lu Xue agreed reluctantly.

Long Yin had gone to the imperial study after dinner to handle state affairs. As for the three girls, they chatted with Lu Liangwei in her quarters for a while before heading to Yaoyaos Pear Blossom Palace.