Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife-Chapter 983: Omnipresent (5)

"Xiao Qing, eat more, okay? The head chef knew you were coming today and specially made a lot of your favorite dishes. Come on, eat more and regain the vital energy you’ve lost these past few days."

Old Master Duan and Duan Tang both held brand-new serving chopsticks, ceaselessly serving An Yiqing, until her bowl was piled up like a little mountain of delicious food.

"Grandpa Duan, please eat too. Don’t just focus on serving me; I have enough here." freeweɓnøvel.com

An Yiqing hurriedly blocked Old Master Duan’s motions, surreptitiously signaling Duan Tang with her eyes.

But the usually clever Duan Tang played dumb and smiled, "Eat more, it’s good for you, you are indeed too thin."

An Yiqing glared at him, annoyed, and finally managed to stop Old Master Duan’s frenzied serving.

"Girl Qing, have you found out who attacked your second brother?" Old Master Duan suddenly asked at the dinner table.

An Yiqing paused with her chopsticks and shook her head.

"There are a few suspects, but we haven’t found conclusive evidence yet. Grandpa told me not to get involved; he and Dad have the most influence in the military, and it’s easier for them to investigate." An Yiqing said, pointing upwards, "The big shots also provided Grandpa with some strong clues; I believe it won’t be long before the matter comes to light."

Old Master Duan nodded and sighed.

"Back in the day when Xuanjin had just stabilized, so many people were harmed for this damn power and status. At that time, I saw it clearly and withdrew in time, mixing in the jianghu I flourished like a fish in water, living freely. It was Grandpa Duan and Old Gu who suffered; they were trapped by family obligations, one move might affect the whole situation, forced to engage in the struggle for fame and profit. Alas! The human heart is never content, there are always people who want to monopolize power!"

"Girl, you have a shrewd mind and delicate thoughts, and you even outshine your grandfather. But as they say, you can’t see one’s heart through their belly; be careful in all things. Fortunately, you’re not interested in fame and fortune, and you’re actually quite at ease. Plus, with Gu Laosan, that overly protective one, backing you up, your path will be much smoother than your Grandpa’s and your father’s."

An Yiqing took a sip of the fresh soup, her eyes smiling as they curved.

"Grandpa Duan, you don’t need to worry. Although I’m disinterested in the battle for fame and fortune, if anyone wants to harm the people I care about, they’ll have to get my permission first. Anyone who dares to take a life from my hands, I will make sure they’re not left unscathed - even if it doesn’t kill them. You’ve weathered storms for most of your life, don’t worry about us young folks. Just play chess when it’s time, sleep when you should. When you’re free, you can chat with Grandpa Gu or my master about Dashan and boast a little. Isn’t life great that way?"

Old Master Duan glared, his voice cold with a huff.

"When have I ever boasted? It’s all Old Gu and your master who do the boasting! I’m just an onlooker!"

An Yiqing exchanged a look with Duan Tang and couldn’t help but "pffft" burst into laughter.

The meal was enjoyed by all, filled with laughter.

After dinner, An Yiqing intensely played several games of chess with Old Master Duan. As the sunset on the horizon dipped down, she then stood up to leave.

"Girl Qing, come again soon! Ah, Grandpa Duan is getting old, I’m a bit tired, so I’m heading back to my room to sleep! Ah Tang, see Girl Qing out properly!"

That said, Old Master Duan, tired, rubbed his shoulders and left with the help of the butler.

Duan Tang, of course, knew his grandfather’s intention; the old man just wanted to give him a chance to spend more time with Girl Qing.

"Let’s go, I’ll walk you out."