Nangong Zhongli heard the voice, and a trace of embarrassment flashed across her face.

"Brother, it’s just that I haven’t seen Xiaonuan in a long time, I’m too happy." She said, lowering her head, somewhat afraid to meet Nangong Yaoling’s sharp gaze.

Nangong Yaoling raised an eyebrow: "It’d better be like that. I hope it’s not because you’re blinded by love."

When he spoke, although he was smiling, there was a chilling undertone in his voice; these words with a clear implication made Nangong Zhongli involuntarily shiver.

As for Nangong Yaoling, she still felt a little apprehensive.

She knew Nangong Yaoling was hinting at her not to be blinded by love and to do nothing that would harm Xiaonuan.

But, Crown Prince, the woman you love most has always done things to hurt me!

And ever since I fell in love with Shaochen all those years ago, she’s been an indelible presence in my world.

Nangong Zhongli gritted her teeth.

The dishes were served.

Nangong Yaoling looked at Liang Shaochen and said: "Shaochen, I heard your company recently started collaborating with East Far. How’s it progressing?"

"It’s just started, so far it’s going smoothly." Shaochen looked at him and said.

Nangong Yaoling nodded.

"Oh, by the way, I haven’t seen Yuzhu in a while. I heard she went back to America?"

"Yes... her mother isn’t in good health, she went back recently and hasn’t returned yet." Liang Shaochen said, pausing for a moment, then added, "The other day, she mentioned Young Master on the phone, saying she misses you a lot."

Nangong Yaoling laughed and said: "That girl’s been quirky since she was little. I guess she’s bored there, that’s why she’s thinking of me."

Liang Shaochen smiled and nodded.

A moment later, his gaze turned to Xiaonuan.

"How’s Xiaonuan’s health?"

Xia Xiaonuan looked at Liang Shaochen, a complex feeling surged in her heart.

Just as she was about to speak, Nangong Yaoling quietly wrapped an arm around her waist from behind and spoke first: "Xiaonuan is fine, she’s had some insomnia lately, every night I have to comfort her to sleep."

Nangong Zhongli said: "Brother, you’re really doing a great job, you’re not just comforting one person; you’re comforting two!"

Nangong Yaoling stretched his voice and said: "Yes... in the future, I have the responsibility to take care of two treasures."

Xia Xiaonuan looked up at Nangong Yaoling and couldn’t help but laugh: "You seem to be in a bit of a dilemma?"

Nangong Yaoling laughed heartily, tapped Xiaonuan’s nose and said: "How could that be? I’m more than happy! Not only will I take care of the two of you, but we’ll also have more babies in the future, and taking care of ten or eight won’t be a problem!"

Xia Xiaonuan smiled helplessly: "Do you want to be a super guerrilla?" As she spoke, she glanced somewhat awkwardly at Liang Shaochen opposite.

Liang Shaochen kept his head down, seemingly drinking red wine leisurely, uninterested in their conversation.

What she didn’t know was that the hand he rested on his lap under the table had already clenched into a tight fist, his knuckles turning white.

Nangong Zhongli glanced at Liang Shaochen: "Shaochen, when Xiaonuan and Young Master’s baby is born, you’ll be their uncle! How about it, do you want to experience what it’s like to be an uncle?"

Liang Shaochen was pouring himself wine, and upon hearing Nangong Zhongli’s words, his hand holding the bottle trembled slightly.

Red wine spilled onto the white tablecloth, like blossoms of roses blooming.

He quickly moved the bottle away and wiped the table with a napkin.

Nangong Zhongli couldn’t help but tease: "Brother, look, Shaochen got too excited at the thought of becoming an uncle."

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