Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 270: Degrading Oneself for the Sake of a Woman

Chapter 270: Chapter 270: Degrading Oneself for the Sake of a Woman

He sat down beside Yan Qianyi and wrapped his arm around her slender waist, "Grandma, she can be proud and spoiled with my affection. As long as she’s happy, she can do whatever she wants."

Hearing this, both Old Lady Yan and Aunt Xue’s faces blossomed into smiles.

Such a man who knows how to dote on his wife is hard to find even with a lantern.

"When my health is restored, I will continue to organize your wedding!" Old Lady Yan exclaimed, wishing she could jump up and dance right then.

She had thought that with Nangong Jie’s opposition, Yunlie and Qianyi surely had no chance, especially since Nangong Jie was a very dominant man.

But it turned out that Nangong Jie’s grandson was even more dominant.

The gloom that had settled on her heart for so long finally lifted.

If it was truly a retribution for a mistake she made in her youth, falling upon Qianyi, she would never rest easy in death.

Mu Yunlie said, "Grandma, you just focus on recovering. I’ll take care of the wedding preparations."

"That’s true," Old Lady Yan realized, a tinge of embarrassment flashing through her smile, "Then I’ll stop worrying. Whatever you prepare will definitely be better than what I would."

Previously she had thought Mu Yunlie was an orphan, which was why she had taken the initiative to organize their wedding.

But now that he was part of the Nangong Family, there was no need for her to meddle.

After some idle chat and seeing that it was about time, Mu Yunlie led Yan Qianyi away.

Watching the two of them leave, Old Lady Yan’s eyes welled with tears of relief.

The dreams and regrets of her youth had found their fulfillment in Qianyi.

It was the same high-end club as yesterday. Mu Huaner liked to dine here because she held shares in this club.

When they entered the club, Yan Qianyi suddenly felt a bit nervous.

Mu Yunlie reassured her, "The little aunt is only seven years older than me, just like peers. Don’t be as formal with her as you would be with an elder, just relax."

Yan Qianyi nodded.

The waiter opened the door to the private room, and Mu Yunlie walked in holding her hand.

Unexpectedly, not only was Mu Huaner there, but Ning Nuan was also present.

A flicker of displeasure crossed the depths of Mu Yunlie’s eyes.

Although he treated Ning Nuan as a sister, he didn’t appreciate how the little aunt kept bringing Ning Nuan along without a word each time.

The two women were chatting on the couch and quickly stood up to greet them when they saw Mu Yunlie and his company arriving.

"So this is Qianyi, she’s really beautiful."

The smile brimming on Mu Huaner’s face was warm and welcoming, which eased Yan Qianyi’s tension considerably.

"The little aunt is also very beautiful," she said with a smile, the corners of her lips curved just right.

She truly disliked this kind of polite, mutual flattery.

But for Mu Yunlie’s sake, she was willing to do it.

She also smiled towards Ning Nuan, "Ning Nuan is here too."

Although the Yan Family could not compare to the Ning or Mu families, the grace and confidence that Yan Qianyi exuded were on par with those of the two heiresses.

With her elegant demeanor, exquisite beauty, and simple yet refined attire, she even seemed to outshine the other two in an intangible way.

Yan Qianyi had no intention of competing with them, but they were slightly stunned by her presence.

After sitting down, Mu Huaner continued to size her up discreetly.

Although Mu Huaner hadn’t met Yan Qianyi in person before, she knew that Qianyi was no simple character.

But after meeting her tonight, she realized that Yan Qianyi was even more extraordinary than she had imagined.

At thirty-four years old this year, there hadn’t been a woman who could present herself with such confidence and composure in front of her.

This young lady was only twenty years old, yet standing beside Ah Lie, she didn’t look the slightest bit inferior.

Mu Huaner wanted to embarrass Yan Qianyi and took the opportunity to lead the conversation toward wine during the drinking, thinking that Qianyi, so young, surely wouldn’t know much about wine.

Who would have thought that Yan Qianyi was actually well-versed in wine.

Mu Yunlie looked at her with doting eyes, "You can’t hold your liquor, but you seem to know quite a bit about it."

She defiantly tilted her chin up at him, "My tolerance may not be worse than yours."

She vaguely remembered what had happened last night, Mu Yunlie had drunk too much.

But she had drunk too much as well, which led her to believe it was all a dream.

Now think back on last night, she still felt her body burning hot.

"Is that so? Then let’s see who wins tonight," Mu Yunlie said with a mischievous smile.

Now that he thought about it, he had to thank ’alcohol’ for its help.

If it hadn’t been for the drinks last night, he wouldn’t have taken that impulsive step, and she wouldn’t have been so passionately proactive.

"Okay," Yan Qianyi lifted her glass to clink against Mu Yunlie’s.

The two of them exchanged a smile, eyes full of tender affection, seeing only each other.

The two people beside them were completely ignored, as if they were superfluous.

Mu Huaner said to Ning Nuan, "Nuannuan, it’s been a long time since I last heard you play the piano. Play a piece to liven up the mood."

The private room was large, with a piano right next to it.

"Then I shall give it a try," Ning Nuan said modestly with a smile, lifting the hem of her dress and sitting down next to the piano.

Music flowed from her fingertips like running water.

Mu Huaner nodded in approval and looked at Yan Qianyi, "Qianyi, you should play a piece too after this."

She was sure that even if Yan Qianyi knew how to play the piano, she couldn’t match Ning Nuan’s skill.

Ning Nuan had passed the piano grade ten exam when she was just eleven years old.

Yan Qianyi said, "Little aunt, I can’t play the piano."

It wasn’t that she couldn’t play at all; it’s just that compared to Ning Nuan’s level, it was as if she couldn’t, so she’d better not embarrass herself for now.

Mu Huaner expressed surprise, "The Yan Family is considered a prominent family in the Federation Empire; didn’t your parents insist you learn?"

Yan Qianyi smiled, "They did, but I didn’t like it."

Before the age of thirteen, she practiced every day.

But after she turned thirteen, she became obsessed with martial arts and firearms.

In the social circles of the elite, being unskilled in several musical instruments would be ridiculed, but fortunately, she never mingled in those circles.

Worried that Yan Qianyi might feel ashamed, Mu Yunlie quickly said, "If you don’t like it, there’s no need to play. No one has decreed that a girl must know how to play the piano. Qianyi is already very outstanding. If she were good at everything else too, then I wouldn’t be worthy of her."

"..." Mu Huaner’s jaw nearly dropped to the floor.

Could Ah Lie actually be belittling himself for a woman?!

The First Commander of the Federation Empire, even Ning Nuan wouldn’t be a match for their Brother Ah Lie.

If it weren’t because she had watched Ning Nuan grow up, she would think that Brother Ah Lie’s wife ought to be of a princess’s caliber.

Yan Qianyi was worried that Mu Huaner might not like her because she couldn’t play the piano and wasn’t enough of a high-society lady.

Hearing what Mu Yunlie said, she immediately felt warmth in her heart.

As long as Mu Yunlie liked her, she didn’t care how others saw her.

The two gazed at each other affectionately, and the piano piece played by Ning Nuan now added a romantic and sweet background ambiance for them.

Mu Huaner furrowed her brows, "Nuannuan, stop playing, come back here."

After chatting for a while longer and almost finishing their meal, Mu Yunlie stood up and said, "Little aunt, Nuannuan, you two keep having fun; we’re going to head back."

He preferred the feeling of being alone with just the two of them.

He had to go out tomorrow, so he must cherish the private time with her as much as possible.

After the two left, Mu Huaner’s smile faded, "I’ve never seen Ah Lie be so gentle with any girl."

The Ah Lie tonight was drastically different from his usual self.

Ning Nuan looked down, feeling somewhat sad, "I’ve said before, Brother Ah Lie is different with her."

However, Mu Huaner snorted coldly, "I wonder if that’s really the case."