Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander
Chapter 429: Wonderful Fate

Chapter 429: Chapter 429: Wonderful Fate

Yan Qianyi glanced at Nangong Jie, who had suddenly fallen silent, even the smile on his face had vanished.

Although Nangong Xiaoxue extended the invitation generously for Old Lady Yan to come in and sit, the smile on her face wasn’t as natural as before.

Yan Qianyi thought to herself, perhaps it’s better to forget it.

After so many years as enemies, sitting together for a while would just be too awkward, and they might even end up fighting.

"It’s alright, she just came to see me, it’s nothing important. I’ll go out and talk to her for a bit," she said.

Just as Yan Qianyi was about to leave, Mu Yunlie spoke up, "We are all family now, and we will meet eventually. The past is in the past, I will go invite grandmother in."

After saying that, Mu Yunlie got up to go outside.

Yan Qianyi quickly grabbed his hand, glancing at Nangong Jie.

Nangong Jie had not yet made a statement.

From Nangong Jie’s previous staunch opposition to her relationship with Ah Lie, it was clear how deep his resentment lay against Old Lady Yan.

Mu Yunlie understood Yan Qianyi’s concerns and asked, "Grandpa, is that okay?"

Nangong Jie simply nodded, without saying a word.

Mu Yunlie took Yan Qianyi’s hand and they both went out together.

Yan Qianyi still felt some anxiety, "Aren’t you afraid that the three of them will start fighting?"

The last time they met, mere eye contact had led to a sour parting.

"Don’t worry, there’s a little ancestor in your belly now. Even for the sake of the little ancestor, they won’t make a scene," Mu Yunlie reassured, "In the future, it won’t be possible to avoid their meetings every time. These are all old matters, and for our sake, if not for us, then for our child, they should let go."

Mu Yunlie wanted to give Yan Qianyi a perfect wedding, so the elders from both families would inevitably need to be present.

They would have to meet sooner or later, so it might as well be that they start getting used to it now.

Yan Qianyi nodded.

She knew that Old Lady Yan had always hoped to be forgiven by the Nangong couple.

So, let’s give it a try.

When the two reached the door, Old Lady Yan was already showing signs of impatience.

"Qianyi, did some VIP come to the house? Xiao Xue even asked me to wait outside, didn’t I tell you yesterday that I would come today? You ungrateful girl..."

Remembering that Mu Yunlie was also present, Old Lady Yan immediately ceased her complaints against Yan Qianyi.

Looking at Mu Yunlie, she quickly switched to a gentle and kind smile, "Ah Lie, I haven’t seen you for so long, grandma has missed you so much."

"Grandma, please come in."

"Eh, Ah Lie knows how to care for grandma. Is Qianyi afraid that I, the old lady, would embarrass myself in front of guests, so she made me wait outside?"

Yan Qianyi said, "No, grandma, it’s just that Ah Lie’s maternal grandparents have come."

Old Lady Yan halted in her tracks and quickly turned around, "Then I’ll come another day."

Yan Qianyi quickly pulled her back, "Weren’t you eager to get in? Backing out so quickly?"

"You... you ungrateful girl, you know that I..."

Old Lady Yan glared at Yan Qianyi.

Old Lady Yan didn’t like her granddaughter Yan Qianyi because she disliked her daughter-in-law.

The relationship between the granddaughter and grandmother was rarely cordial.

Now, although the relationship was somewhat better than before, over the years, the habit of sparking conflict after a few words had already formed.

"Grandma, it’s fine," Mu Yunlie interjected, "My maternal grandparents have invited you in."

Old Lady Yan was stunned, "Really... for real?"

She couldn’t believe it.

Back then, the fact that Nangong Jie hadn’t killed her was already merciful enough.

She thought that he would hate her for a lifetime at least.

And now he was inviting her in?

"It’s true," Yan Qianyi took Old Lady Yan’s arm, "Let’s go, we’re all family now."

"But I..."

Old Lady Yan was still somewhat afraid.

Although she had always hoped that the Nangong couple would forgive her youthful self.

But even now, she still had no face to confront them.

Without giving Old Lady Yan the chance to hesitate and struggle, Yan Qianyi directly took Old Lady Yan and walked in.

Once inside, Old Lady Yan’s heart thumped wildly, and she never dared to raise her head to look forward.

She quietly asked Yan Qianyi by her side, "Girl, do you have any Instant Heart Rescue Pills here, give me one first."

Yan Qianyi smiled, "Don’t be nervous, it’s okay, I’m here."

As she spoke, they had already reached the living room.

Yan Qianyi looked toward the Nangong couple, "Grandpa and Grandma, this is my grandmother, I guess no introduction is needed, right?"

Nangong Xiaoxue nodded her head, her face bearing a generous smile, "No need for introductions, we’re quite familiar with each other."

Old Lady Yan mustered the courage to raise her head, trying to smile and nodded at Nangong Xiaoxue as a greeting.

Now she truly understood why Nangong Jie chose Nangong Xiaoxue back then and not herself.

In the presence of Nangong Xiaoxue, even she would feel ashamed.

Now old, she still could not compare to others in terms of presence and temperament.

Look at how calm and magnanimous the other is.

Old Lady Yan’s gaze then moved to Nangong Jie.

Nangong Jie had picked up a teacup to drink, not looking at her, nor speaking.

"Grandma, please have a seat," Mu Yunlie called out.

After everyone sat down, the atmosphere became exceptionally awkward.

Old Lady Yan felt like she was on pins and needles, clinging tightly to Yan Qianyi like an old child, as if seeking support and protection.

Yan Qianyi picked up a cup of tea and handed it to her, "Grandma, take a sip of tea."

She wanted the old lady to drink some tea and relax.

It was rare to see the old lady so nervous and careful; usually, she commanded quite the presence at the Yan Family, but now she seemed tense down to every hair on her head.

Nangong Xiaoxue opened her mouth and said, "Wan Su, I never thought we would have such a remarkable connection between us. Back then, when you couldn’t be with my Ah Jie, and now your granddaughter is with our Ah Lie, it seems to fulfill one of your wishes, doesn’t it?"

Old Lady Yan had just taken the cup of tea handed to her by Yan Qianyi, had only taken a sip, when she heard these words and suddenly "pfft" spat it out.

Yan Qianyi quickly took a tissue to wipe for her.

Nangong Jie glanced at Nangong Xiaoxue, If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all!

It was just bringing up things that make everyone more uncomfortable.

Old Lady Yan coughed a few times, not knowing how to respond to Nangong Xiaoxue’s words.

When she first saw Ah Lie, she thought he looked a lot like Nangong Jie.

She was indeed happy that the girl Qianyi could be with Ah Lie, indeed feeling like a wish of hers had been fulfilled.

But could she admit it in front of so many people?

Of course not!

After thinking for a moment, Old Lady Yan finally said, "Fate really is amazing, thankfully we all made the right choices back then, otherwise there wouldn’t be this connection between Qianyi and Ah Lie."

The smile on Nangong Xiaoxue’s face stiffened.

She could sense that Wan Su was proud to have such a granddaughter.

Even though she couldn’t stand to see Wan Su’s proud demeanor,

indeed, Qianyi was a child worth being proud of.