Danton lowered his head guiltily, "I figured it out. Thanks for not telling my sister those reckless words I said."
"I know where to draw the line. If I had told her, your sister would have smacked you!" Emperor Haotian chuckled helplessly, "Danton, your sister is right. I can’t force you. If I had pushed you too hard, you wouldn’t have said those words."
"It’s not because of your pushing. I’ve always had this thought. Our country is becoming more prosperous, and the people are becoming wealthier. In their hearts, my sister is like the compassionate Guanyin. But what am I? I’m just a little canary. If not for living in this family, I would be nothing."
"Do you feel a shadow in your heart?"
"Saying I don’t would be a lie. But after An Yang spoke to , I’ve co to understand. You, mom, and my sister have paved a bright path for . If I can’t even guard it, then I’m really worth nothing."
Emperor Haotian laughed, "An Yang sees things clearer than you!"
"I’m just too caught up to realize the truth. If I force my sister to beco Emperor Haotian, her ho would be torn apart by ." Danton laughed at himself, "My sister has been so good to , yet I behave this way towards her. If she knew, she’d be deeply hurt."
Emperor Haotian frowned slightly, "With her temperant, being hurt might be one thing, but your skin would suffer for sure. Luckily, you’ve realized your mistake in ti to avoid a beating!"
Danton sighed, "I’ll find a chance to apologize to my sister. Even though you kept those words for , I still want to be honest with my sister, or else I’ll feel guilty forever."
"Speak if you feel the need to. If your sister knows you’ve realized sothing, she might even find so solace."
Yi Luowa had no idea her brother was causing such a stir at ho. She was chatting with Kou’er at Yuan Hang’s house.
"If you needed sothing, you could have just called . Why co over?" Kou’er laughed, handing Yi Luowa a teacup.
"I wanted to chat with you." Yi Luowa took a small sip of tea, "Our family’s Kou’er is the best; you always get the water temperature just right for ."
Kou’er laughed, "I’ve been with you for years. If I didn’t know this, you would’ve fired long ago."
Yi Luowa pointed upstairs, "Have those two been quieter these days?"
"They’re always like that. Not arguing for a day makes them uneasy. I wonder how they manage to stir things up without damaging their relationship."
"Qing’er seems more temperantal than you. Why can’t she get along with Yun Jin?"
Kou’er sighed, "Yun Jin is a chatterbox, always babbling. Qing’er gets annoyed and snaps, then they bicker until Yun Jin eventually gives in."
"Let them fuss. Things will be better when they have kids." Yi Luowa laughed and held her hand. "I wanted to call you about this, but feared I’d explain poorly, so I ca over."
"What is it that you had to co personally?"
"Kou’er, Yuan Hang is about to be promoted, did you know?"
Kou’er was stunned, "He hasn’t ntioned it. Fourth Uncle is really favoring him, promoting him this quickly."
"Second Uncle is retiring and needs soone to fill his position. Yuan Hang deserves this promotion by rit."
Kou’er tightly grasped Yi Luowa’s hand, "Luowa, if Yuan Hang takes up this position, he’ll have to leave Fourth Uncle. He can’t leave Fourth Uncle..."
"Kou’er, listen to . We cannot let Yuan Hang’s talents go to waste. By letting him take Second Uncle’s place, we can still work together."
"His duty is to protect Fourth Uncle. Forcing him to leave Fourth Uncle is like sentencing him to death. Luowa, I understand why you ca, but I can’t help you. If necessary, let Yuan Hang step down, so he can concentrate on protecting Fourth Uncle."
"Kou’er, can’t you see, Yuan Hang is a man, and he should have his own career. Besides, Tong Airui and I have you by our side."
"I’m not as capable as he is. I’m afraid I can’t protect you and Fourth Uncle well."
"Yuan Hang wasn’t born knowing everything. He also accumulated his skills gradually." Yi Luowa nudged her with her elbow, "You’re sleeping together every night. Learn a trick a day, and within a year, you’ll surpass him."
Kou’er, almost on the verge of tears, burst out laughing, "You sleep with Fourth Uncle every day too, show how you’ve beco stronger."
"I’ll tell you sothing, but you mustn’t tell anyone, not even Youyou." Yi Luowa acted mysteriously, looking around but not revealing it.
Kou’er was anxious, "What is it? Tell quickly!"
Yi Luowa laughed, "I’m also getting a promotion."
"Promotion to Squad Leader! Wonderful!"
Yi Luowa shook her head, "No, no, I’m being promoted to Deputy Team Leader. Haha, who says won can’t achieve things? We have great potential. Work hard; you definitely won’t be worse than Yuan Hang."
Kou’er playfully patted her thigh, "Luowa, you’ve done well! All these years with Fourth Uncle haven’t been in vain!"
"You haven’t wasted your years with Yuan Hang either. I peeked at this batch’s promotion list; you’re also promoted."
Kou’er sighed, "My promotion relies on you and Fourth Uncle. Without you, could I even be promoted? Why tell this? Isn’t it about Yuan Hang? But I disagree! Hurry back ho; with so many people, if you’re not ho, they’ll rebel!"
"Tong Airui is ho, so they won’t dare cause trouble."
"Fourth Uncle returned, but what about our Yuan Hang? Why isn’t he back?"
Yi Luowa pursed her lips and smiled, "Second Uncle invited him for drinks. I only learned this when I was leaving."
Kou’er clicked her tongue, "You ca to persuade , then Second Uncle persuades Yuan Hang. I suggest you stop wasting your energy."
Yi Luowa smiled and tapped her hand, "Kou’er, have you heard the saying: First courtesy, then force! Yuan Hang belongs to Tong Airui. Why doesn’t he tell Yuan Hang directly but lets and Second Uncle persuade him first? You should understand the underlying reason."
Kou’er said angrily, "I don’t know!"
"If you don’t know, then don’t follow from tomorrow on. I don’t want you to embarass ." Yi Luowa shot her a glance, "When I ca, Tong Airui told sothing troubling. We’ll be going abroad often from now on, and if both you and Yuan Hang accompany us, there’ll be no one managing your family’s Si Ming."
"We have an aunt at ho..."
"Stubborn, I won’t talk to you anymore!" Yi Luowa said and left with a stern face.
"Luowa... wait a mont." Kou’er grabbed her, "I don’t decide this. When Yuan Hang returns, I’ll convey your words to him and let him decide. Is that okay?"
"That’s more like it. Tomorrow is our promotion ceremony. On Monday, Tong Airui and I will set off. Prepare in advance."
"Okay, I’ll start packing right away."
"I suggest you pack only for yourself and not waste ti."
Kou’er pouted, "You should head back; don’t let the kids wait. We’ll be gone for several months. I wonder if the kids can handle it without Grand Duke at ho."
"We’re not children anymore; we can’t always rely on the elderly." Yi Luowa smiled and walked out.
Ten minutes later, Yi Luowa arrived ho.
Tong Airui knew from her expression that things didn’t go well.
Yi Luowa plopped down on the sofa, "It’s good you changed plans last minute to let Second Uncle talk to Yuan Hang first. Not only is Yuan Hang stubborn, Kou’er is also very bull-headed."
Tong Airui raised his eyebrow slightly, "Aren’t I still here? If he hasn’t co around by the induction ceremony tomorrow, I’ll issue an order he can’t resist. Even if he wants to step down, I won’t give him the chance."
"Sounds good! They deserve to be handled this way." Yi Luowa rubbed her stomach, "Is dinner ready? I’m feeling a bit hungry."
"You ca back after swallowing anger, and you’re still hungry?"
"Turning food into strength. Tomorrow, we have to fight side by side with Yuan Hang and Kou’er."
"Perhaps this battle will start tonight." Tong Airui laughed, ruffling her hair, "Take a seat; I’ll check if dinner is ready."
Yi Luowa agreed, collapsing onto the sofa.
While these two were troubled, Kou’er and Yuan Hang were even more so. Yuan Hang drank half of his beer before rushing ho, seeing the untouched table of food, he adjusted his collar and asked, "Why haven’t you eaten yet?"
"Couldn’t eat." Kou’er glanced at him, "Second Uncle spoke to you, right?"
"You knew about this?"
"Luowa ca over." Kou’er sighed, reaching to unbutton his shirt.
"You didn’t agree, did you?" Yuan Hang chugged his glass of water in one gulp.
"I didn’t agree. I said it’s up to you to decide."
"Kou’er, I plan to retire, so I can focus solely on protecting Fourth Uncle."
Their eyes t, and Kou’er smiled bitterly, "Do you think Fourth Uncle will allow it?"
"Cry, fight, threaten."
"Then go, I await your good news."
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