Seeing Xia Mingshu's expression so serious, Lian Che knew that he was telling the truth, and fell silent for a long time before whispering: "Ashu, you know, I treat her like you, from childhood to adulthood, and have never had a relationship with her children!"

Xia Mingshu was not surprised by his answer. He sighed softly and said, "I know that you don't have that kind of thought to her, but she is full of infatuation with you and is determined to marry you as a wife. If possible, I still hope you can give it a try. Although Wanmei has a bad temper, she is still a kind-hearted girl, and she is also to you..."

"Ashu, I won't be her son-in-law!" Lian Che interrupted Xia Mingshu's persuasion and said firmly: "I can't give her the happiness she wants, not to mention that I am still young and don't want to get married and have children too early!"

Lian Che said, his expression became melancholy and he whispered: "Do you know? In the past, I always told myself that when I grew up, I should find a beloved woman like my father and protect her for the rest of my life. But when I knew that Lian Jue was my half-brother, when my parents' quarrels became more and more frequent, I suddenly realized that what I saw in my eyes was not necessarily true, just like their feelings. Outsiders seemed envious, but I had a vague feeling that they were already vulnerable to one's blow. Ah Shu, let's tell you, I really can't get any interest in getting married now. I'm very afraid that after getting married, I will gradually become what my parents look like now!"

After hearing his words, Xia Mingshu wanted to say something but stopped. He promised Xia Han that he could not tell Lian Che and Xie Tianyao. If he knew, the blow he would have suffered would have been even greater. I don’t know when, the brother who grew up with him had a smaller smile on his face!

Xia Mingshu sighed softly and said, "Since you don't want to, then forget it. I will go to tell her clearly with Sister Wan. Ah Shu, no matter what your aunt and uncle are, they will definitely hope you will be happy. I hope you don't think too much and work hard to live your own life. This is the most important thing!"

After hearing his words, Lian Che showed a long-lost smile on his face and said, "Don't worry, I will take good care of myself!"

As he said, he picked up the chopsticks again, and smiled at Xia Mingshu, "Eat quickly, I'm hungry, don't waste a table of good dishes you prepared for me!"

After hearing his words, Xia Mingshu picked up the chopsticks and smiled and said, "Then let's have a meal!"

The two of them talked about some interesting things from childhood while eating. They kept laughing and laughing during the meal. It was not until the table was almost the same as the wine and food, and the guests and hosts were all happy!

Lian Che stroked his slightly bulging belly and smiled at Xia Mingshu, "It's been a long time since I've eaten so well!"

Xia Mingshu smiled slightly, stood up and said, "Let's go, I'll take you back to Chehou's Mansion!"

The two stood up and just opened the door. Suddenly, the door opposite opened. Even Jue greeted Xia Mingchang with respect, followed by several officials from the Ministry of Personnel!

Lian Che didn't expect that the distinguished guest at Lian Jue's banquet was actually Xia Mingzhang. No wonder he couldn't take time to see him!

When Xia Mingshu and Xia Mingzhang looked at each other, there was a moment of silence in the air. Xia Mingshu was stunned for a moment before laughing: "I really didn't expect to meet the third brother here!"

Xia Mingzhang said with a slight smile: "I didn't expect that the eighth brother and Che'er were in the room No. 1 of Tianzi. If I had known this, I would have asked Lian Jue to call you over and eat together!"

After Xia Mingzhang finished speaking, Lian Jue and the officials behind Xia Mingzhang suddenly reacted and saluted Xia Mingshu and said, "I have seen Yong..."

Xia Mingshu stopped their movements and said, "I am out in a silence, so you don't have to give me a big gift!"

"Yes!" Lian Jue and others stood up with a little embarrassed face!

"I didn't expect that Che'er and his eighth brother had such a good relationship. After his eighth brother came back from Yumen Pass, he flattered the people he liked him like Zhujiang Zhiqing, and they were all rejected by him. This was the first time I saw him having dinner with someone alone. Che'er had a better face!" Xia Mingchang looked at Lian Che with a teasing look on his face!

"We haven't seen each other for a long time, so we came out to chat about family matters. Isn't it the same between my cousin and my cousin?" Lian Che said embarrassedly!

The speaker was unintentional and the listener was intentional. After hearing his words, Lian Jue couldn't help but look at Xia Mingshu. The expression on Xia Mingshu's face was faint and there was no emotion!

"It seems that the third brother has something to do. Che'er and I will say goodbye first and we won't bother you anymore!" Xia Mingshu looked at Xia Mingzhang and spoke in a low voice, his tone neither humble nor arrogant!

Xia Mingzhang nodded, and Xia Mingshu took Lian Che away from Guanghelou!

As soon as they left, Xia Mingzhang suddenly changed his face. Looking at Lian Jue with a regretful expression beside him, he sneered: "Does General Lian regret bringing Orphan here for dinner today?"

Lian Jue's expression tightened and he cheered up and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince's clarification. Lian Jue had never thought so, but he didn't expect to meet Your Highness Yong and Che'er here!"

"Is that?" Xia Mingzhang's eyes turned slightly and he smiled, "Would you feel a little angry when you see them? When you were in Cangsong Mountain, you escorted Xia Mingshu back to the palace. When you were in Yumen Pass, you fought bloody battles to make contributions to him. Unfortunately, no matter how much you did, it was not as important as Lian Che's weight in his heart. Lian Jue, you should think about it carefully, who is the one you deserve to work hard for? Don't follow the wrong master, stand in the wrong team, and end up in a broken bone!"

Lian Jue's expression tightened, nodded and replied respectfully: "Lian Jue remembers the words of His Highness the Crown Prince, and Lian Jue will consider them carefully!"

Xia Mingzhang knew that he had been shaken in his heart and no longer forced him. He used to not take Lian Jue seriously, but now he had to take him seriously. After all, Xia Chenying now values ​​him, and he pressed his treasure on him, and maybe there would be unexpected results!

"We're leaving, think about it!" Xia Mingzhang said, greeting the officials of the East Palace behind him. He was about to leave, but remembering something, he turned to look at Lian Jue and smiled, "Just forgot to tell you something just now. It's not too late to say it now. There are two months left for Jiahe Princess to perform the ceremony. The father and the imperial concubine are choosing the right princess for her. Gu knows that you like her. Princess Jiahe is the pearl in the palm of her father and the imperial concubine. If you can marry her, it will be of great benefit to your future. This is a rare opportunity. Be prepared and don't miss it!"

When Lian Jue heard this, an excited smile appeared on his face and said to Xia Mingzhang: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your advice. Lian Jue will definitely prepare early and deal with this matter well!"

Xia Mingzhang nodded and said with a smile: "You don't have to be polite. If you need help from me, just speak up!"
Chapter completed!