Marry a Duke

Chapter 160 Winning People’s Hearts

"Second brother."

Wei Lin walked forward happily. Seeing Wei Xuan, she was happier than anyone else at the moment. She was not very happy about what Yuchi Mingxiu said to begin with.

After Fu Ran came, Yuchi Mingxiu and Shen Yan all looked at her and talked about things related to her. Even Nian'er only pestered her aunt and didn't want to get close to her aunt at all.

Wei Lin felt extremely upset, but she couldn't get angry in front of them.

"Why are you here? I thought you had something to do today and couldn't come." Because Shen Yan told her that his second brother was very busy recently, busy receiving the envoys from Daliang and other affairs in the court.

The emperor's heavy reliance on Wei Xuan was enough to make him overwhelmed.

Unexpectedly, he made it.

Wei Xuan nodded at her, and then his eyes fell on Fu Ran.

Nian'er and Yuchi Mingxiu were sitting next to Fu Ran and obviously there was no seat for him.

Wei Lin pulled him to sit next to her.

"Second brother, the dishes have just been served. Shen Yan ordered too much and these people can't finish it. It's just right that you're here." Wei Lin said happily.

Wei Xuan looked at the table full of delicious food and responded.

"Why is second brother here? Isn't there something important happening today?" Shen Yan was also quite confused. He originally wanted to invite his second uncle to come along, but Ming Xiu was not very willing.

The main thing is that Yuchi Mingxiu wants to see Fu Ran, not Wei Xuan.

If Wei Xuan came, how many chances would he have to talk to Fu Ran?

Shen Yan also took into consideration that Wei Xuan was very busy recently, so he simply skipped this step. Unexpectedly, he came by himself, which really made them a little embarrassed.

"No matter how busy you are, you still have to eat." Wei Xuan said casually.

Wei Nian ate happily, called "Second Uncle" sweetly, and continued eating.

Fu Ran just glanced at him and buried his head in eating hard.

With so many delicious foods, she must taste them carefully.

Yuelou is not close to the Wei family, so it will be impossible to come here to eat every time in the future. Since it is a rare opportunity for me to come here, I naturally want to eat my fill.

Yuchi Mingxiu's face didn't look good.

He drank a glass of wine in one gulp.

He just dislikes Wei Xuan.

After lunch and a short rest, they will go down for the cruise.

Unexpectedly, Wei Xuan took Yuchi Mingxiu away.

"It's a rare trip for the young marquis to the capital, and there happens to be an important matter that requires the young marquis' help in handling. I wonder if the young marquis can go with me." Wei Xuan said.

Yuchi Mingxiu would definitely not agree to this, as he had clearly made an appointment with his sister to go on a boat trip together today.

What does Wei Xuan mean by wanting to take him away?

"The Duke of Weiguo has many available people in the capital. I came to the capital this time only for personal matters, not official business, so it is not convenient for me to go with the Duke of Weiguo." Yuchi Mingxiu refused directly.

Fu Ran's eyes lit up and he praised his elder brother for his courage.

I guess there aren't many people in the capital who dare to reject Wei Xuan so directly.

Wei Xuan's expression did not change.

Instead, he glanced in Fu Ran's direction.

The expression on her face did not escape his eyes at all.

Seeing him looking at her, Fu Ran pursed his lips very calmly and nodded slightly.

She doesn't interfere in men's affairs.

"No matter how far away Xuzhou is, it is still under the jurisdiction of the imperial court."

"What do you mean by saying this?" Yuchi Mingxiu's voice suddenly became tense. He was threatening him.

Yes, the Yuchi family has lived in Xuzhou for many years.

Although they have always obeyed the imperial court's orders, there are many things the imperial court will not give direct orders on. The Yuchi family has a certain degree of control and voice in Xuzhou.

"I have no other intention. Although the current situation in the court is not complicated, it is not peaceful either. If the young marquis wants to keep Xuzhou safe, it is best to spend some time to understand the situation in the capital." Wei Xuan's tone was very calm.

Shen Yan, who was standing by, also understood something.

"Ming Xiu, what my second brother said makes sense. I will go with you." Ming Xiu would feel more at ease if he was with him.

"You don't have to go." Wei Xuan glanced at his brother-in-law, "Since you are out, just play with them. It's enough for the little marquis to follow me."

Yuchi Mingxiu looked at Fu Ran.

"Sister, what do you think? If you let me go, I will go." He always listened to his sister.

As long as Fu Ran disagrees, he will not go no matter what.

Fu Ran was stunned. She didn't expect that the final decision would be in her hands.

"Brother, I think what he said makes some sense. Although Xuzhou is far away from the emperor, it is still under the jurisdiction of the imperial court. The whole world belongs to the king. Since you are here, whether for public or private reasons, it will be beneficial to the future development of Xuzhou to learn more about the situation in the capital."

Fu Ran felt that she would have the opportunity to go to Xuzhou in the future.

If she really stayed in Xuzhou, she also hoped that Xuzhou would always be safe and sound.

Yuchi Mingxiu nodded.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." He looked up at Wei Xuan, but he didn't really take his words to heart.

"Madam's words are still effective." Wei Xuan said with a hint of meaning, "Since you brought Wuyou and Nian'er with you, you can have fun here in the afternoon. I have booked a table at Deshan Building across the street for dinner. When the young marquis and I finish our business, we will come to find you."

The Deshan Building opposite is also quite famous.

The most famous dish is the special flavor roast duck.

Fu Ran had no choice but to respond perfunctorily.

"That's going to cost you a lot of money."

She loves money, and loves it openly.

Wei Xuan said nothing more and left with Yuchi Mingxiu.

The rest of the people, led by Shen Yan, went boating in the lake and had a great time, feeding the fishes, releasing lanterns, and playing in the water.

Nian'er's clothes were all wet, so Fu Ran hurriedly went to the shop on the shore and bought a new set of clothes for Nian'er to change into, as he didn't want her to get sick.

"Forget it, let's go to the shore and rest for a while. Nian'er must not touch the water again. If you get sick because of this, I won't have the face to see your mother." She knew how precious Nian'er was and how important he was in Lan Yin's life.

Not to mention anything else, even sneezing is her fault.

"Second Aunt, I'm fine." Nian'er took Fu Ran's hand and shook it. "I was careless just now. I really didn't mean it. I just had too much fun. My mother won't blame you."

Fu Ran squatted down and touched her head.

"okay, I get it."

Wei Lin rolled her eyes.

Nian'er is really not very close to her.

I didn't stay with her for long that afternoon.

The group rested in a teahouse nearby and ordered tea and snacks. Nian'er ate the snacks with goat milk.

Hui Niang watched closely from the side, fearing that the young master who had just come into contact with water would really get sick.

Fortunately, Nian'er didn't show any symptoms and didn't feel unwell.

Before nightfall, Wei Xuan and Yuchi Mingxiu arrived.

She didn't know if it was Fu Ran's illusion, but she always felt that after this trip, Yuchi Mingxiu's attitude towards Wei Xuan had changed greatly.

Judging from Wei Xuan's expression, there wasn't as much hostility as before.

The order had already been made at Deshanlou, so the group went over and ordered their food directly.

As it was getting late, everyone went home after dinner.

Wei Xuan was in the same car with her and Wuyou.

Nian'er was tired from playing and fell asleep in Huinai's arms, sitting in another carriage.