Chapter 988: Chapter 992, Marquis Residence in the Imperial Capital (4 updates)
"Well, that’s good, this child grew up in the border town, and now she’s finally back!" said the old Madame Nalan, her eyes reddening again.
Mrs. Xuan and Mrs. Mu hurriedly consoled her, "Now that she’s back, mother can pamper her well!"
"Yes, Grandmother, Sister Lian is younger than me, I will also love her dearly!" Nalan Huanhuan said with a grin.
"Good, our Huan girl is really a good child!" The old Madame Nalan smiled, taking her hand from Mrs. Xuan and letting Nalan Huanhuan come forward to support her.
Mrs. Xuan chuckled and moved aside.
Her daughter being liked by the old Madame was much more gratifying than being liked herself.
The group reached the main gate, and the men of the Marquis Residence also came to greet them, all bowing in respect.
The old Marquess looked at his old wife, feeling sentimental.
It’s said the Emperor loves his eldest son, and the common people love their youngest; he too greatly loved this third legitimate son.
Though not the youngest, he was the youngest legitimate child, incomparable to those illegitimate ones.
With that thought, he extended his hand to his old wife.
The old Madame Nalan hesitated, placing her hand in the old Marquess’s large hand, as they stepped out together, seeing carriages slowly approaching.
"They’re here, Grandfather, Grandmother, Third Uncle and Sister Lian are here!" Nalan Huanhuan exclaimed with a smile.
The old Marquess took a deep breath.
Once the carriage stopped, Nalan Bo was the first to step down, helping Mrs. Xu out, and then assisting Nalan Jinlian down.
After Mrs. Liao and her two children got off, he walked toward the old Marquess and the old Madame Nalan, immediately kneeling down, "Father, Mother, your unfilial son has returned!"
The old Marquess merely gave a faint "hmm."
The old Madame Nalan, however, burst into tears, hitting Nalan Bo several times, "You rascal, you rascal!"
"Mother!" Nalan Bo’s eyes also reddened.
The old Madame Nalan laughed at this, "Quickly get up and step aside, I must see my dear granddaughter!"
Nalan Bo laughed, standing up and saying to Nalan Jinlian, "Jinlian, come and meet your grandmother!"
Nalan Jinlian stepped forward and curtsied slightly, "Greetings, Grandmother, Grandfather!"
She also bowed to the others, "Greetings to the uncles, aunts, and cousins!"
The old Madame Nalan laughed, and the old Marquess nodded slightly.
They just couldn’t help but feel this child was truly beautiful.
With skin as fair and tender as if it could be pinched and water would come out.
The elders looked on with loving smiles, peers immediately clasped their hands in response, and sisters followed with curtsies, each smiling brightly, very amicable.
The old Madame Nalan quickly pulled Nalan Jinlian up, "Oh my, we’re all family, no need for such formalities, let Grandmother have a good look at you!"
Nalan Jinlian sweetly called out, "Grandmother!"
"What a good child!" The old Madame Nalan looked at the breathtakingly beautiful Nalan Jinlian, unable to stop smiling.
Initially, she had intended for Nalan Huanhuan to enter the Crown Prince Residence as a concubine, but now she dismissed that idea.
With Nalan Jinlian’s looks, if the Crown Prince saw her, he would surely be pleased; she couldn’t possibly be just a concubine, she must be the main wife.
Mrs. Xu stepped forward and slightly bowed, "Daughter-in-law greets Father, Mother!"
The old Marquess gave a faint nod.
The old Madame Nalan, however, laughed, "You are good, having given the Marquis Residence a good daughter, it’s a great merit!"
Mrs. Xu smiled and stood aside.
Everyone naturally noticed Mrs. Liao, Nalan Mingzhu, and Nalan Mingcong.
Mother and children stepped forward, "Greetings to the Marquess, old Madame (Grandfather, Grandmother)!"
Nalan Mingzhu was also quite beautiful, but with Nalan Jinlian’s jewel-like presence, she suddenly seemed colorless...