Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 264: The Person He Cherishes Most

Chapter 264: Chapter 264: The Person He Cherishes Most

Mu Yunlie furrowed his brow, "Little aunt, I’m not a child anymore."

The woman pouted her bright red lips, "I still like it when you call me little aunt, it’s so cute."

Mu Yunlie smiled helplessly, "Okay, little aunt, then please take this shrimp away."

Mu Huaner was the youngest daughter of the Mu Family and seven years older than Mu Yunlie, but she looked delicate, hardly appearing in her thirties.

Among the Mu Family, Mu Yunlie only acknowledged and interacted with Mu Huaner.

Mu Huaner was raised by his father and often took care of him when he was a child.

"Fine, I’ll eat it if you won’t," Mu Huaner popped the shrimp into her mouth, complaining, "You really have become less cute as you’ve grown up; you were so well-behaved as a child."

Mu Yunlie said, "I’m married now, people will get the wrong idea if they see."

"Then let them know I’m your little aunt."

Mu Yunlie frowned slightly.

Mu Huaner sighed and shook her head, "After all these years, you still don’t want to associate with the Mu Family."

The outside world didn’t know about Mu Yunlie being part of the Mu Family.

"Yes," Mu Yunlie admitted, "So, little aunt, don’t come looking for me at school or the Military Department in the future, just contact me directly if you need anything."

Mu Huaner looked at him with some sadness, "When you were little, you were so close to me. Now, why have you become increasingly distant and cold? It’s heartbreaking."

Then, Mu Huaner raised her hand to rub her eyes, feigning wiping tears.

Mu Yunlie chuckled, "Alright, I’ll keep you company drinking tonight."

Mu Huaner’s face immediately brightened with a smile, "That’s more like it."

Mu Yunlie asked, "Why did you suddenly come back to the country?"

Mu Huaner shrugged her shoulders, "Got tired of playing overseas. By the way, I heard about you and Zicheng. When I got back to the Mu family this morning, he started complaining to me. If he knew you were his cousin, I wonder what his expression would be."

Mu Yunlie sneered coldly, "If it weren’t for the fact that he has Mu family blood running through his veins, this return of yours would have been just to visit his grave."

"Just over a woman?" Mu Huaner asked, "After all, Zicheng is your cousin."

Hearing this, Mu Yunlie’s expression turned even colder, "I don’t have such a cousin."

"Do you... really like Yan Qianyi?" Mu Huaner asked.

Mu Yunlie pressed his lips together, remaining silent.

Thinking about her attitude that afternoon made him furious.

She was the only girl he would lower his dignity for to coax.

But in her eyes, he was nothing.

Mu Huaner understood Mu Yunlie, and seeing his silence, she knew the answer.

She expressed regret, "I still preferred Nuannuan for you. Seeing you two together when you were kids, I always thought you matched well. She was so gentle and sensible, and her family background was also a good match for you. It’s just a pity..."

After saying this, Mu Huaner observed Mu Yunlie’s expression.

Seeing no reaction from him, she continued, "I think you should consider it, how could a merchant’s daughter be a match for you. Moreover, I’m aware of the recent incidents within the Yan Family. Yan Qianyi is no simple character; at such a young age, she forced her father to step down and took charge herself. Even if that Yan Hong was worthless, he is still her biological father. If she can be so ruthless and unfeeling towards her own father, then towards others..."

"Little aunt!" Mu Yunlie interrupted in a stern voice, "I forbid anyone to speak ill of her."

He admitted, Yan Qianyi indeed was a ruthless and unfeeling woman.

Yet even if she had countless faults, she was his wife, the one he cherished most.

He could be angry with her and reprimand her, but others could not.

Mu Huaner was stunned slightly.

It was rare for Mu Yunlie to speak to her with such an attitude.

"Oh, I was just talking off the top of my head." Mu Huaner smiled awkwardly, "You’re still so protective, just like when you were a child with that dog."

She still remembered. As a child, Brother Ah Lie had found a stray dog and brought it back to the Mu Family.

The stray dog had bitten his second sister-in-law, and infuriated, she had someone kill the dog.

But Brother Ah Lie had shielded the dog, not allowing anyone to touch it. He even blamed his sister-in-law for startling his dog, which is why it bit her.

Meaning it served the sister-in-law right.

Mu Yunlie spoke with certainty, "No matter how she is, she is mine."

"Yes, yes, yes." Mu Huaner smiled helplessly, "I got it, little aunt won’t say these things anymore. Since you like her so much, I will like her too. When is there a chance for us to meet?"

"There’s no need," Mu Yunlie responded coldly.

He did not want anyone to know that he was from the Mu Family.

Mu Huaner’s smile froze on her face, Brother Ah Lie was still as stubborn as ever.

Even she could not touch his sore spot.

At that moment, the door to the private room opened, and Ning Nuan walked in.

Mu Yunlie slightly furrowed his brows and looked at Mu Huaner.

Little aunt had clearly said it would be just the two of them tonight.

He was not in the mood to meet anyone today.

Since he hadn’t seen his little aunt for over two years, he had agreed to have dinner with her tonight, to prevent her from coming to look for him at school or the Military Department.

"Nuannuan, you’re here." Mu Huaner hurriedly went forward to greet Ning Nuan, taking her by the hand and having her sit next to Mu Yunlie.

Seeing that Mu Yunlie did not speak, Mu Huaner added, "Ah Lie, I was the one who asked Nuannuan to come. I’ve missed her so much, I haven’t seen her in a long time."

"Brother Ah Lie," Ning Nuan gave Mu Yunlie a sweet smile, "I just saw Yan Qianyi outside."

Mu Yunlie was slightly startled, "She’s here too?"

"Yes, she’s here celebrating a classmate’s birthday. I originally wanted to invite her over, but since little aunt is here, and it looked like she was having a lot of fun with her classmates and couldn’t leave."

Mu Yunlie picked up a glass of wine and took a sip.

Although the wine was clearly fragrant and smooth, he had to force it down with great effort.

Having a lot of fun?

What a heartless woman!

Outside, Yan Qianyi was also drinking one glass after another.

Xue Xiaoguang advised, "Big sister, don’t get drunk like last time."

"I won’t." Yan Qianyi’s face was slightly flushed, she winked at Xue Xiaoguang, "Don’t worry, I have some sobering medicine."

She had already adjusted her emotions.

Tonight was Chu Hua’s birthday, it was also the first birthday she was spending with Chu Hua, she couldn’t spoil everyone’s fun.

"Are you all full?" Yan Qianyi asked, "If you’re full, we can go for the second round."

She worried she might run into Mu Yunlie and the others.

Right now, she’d barely managed to control herself; she couldn’t guarantee she’d be able to keep it together if later she saw that woman hanging on Mu Yunlie’s arm right before her eyes.

Besides, if Chu Hua and the others saw Mu Yunlie cheating, she would really lose face.

"Where are we going?" Xue Xiaoguang, already a bit tipsy, asked.

Only Yun Mu and Yan Chuhua were still sober.

"Go sing," Yan Qianyi said.

Back in the private room, Mu Huaner also suggested going to sing.