CHAPTER 537: CHAPTER 537: WHO DARES TO BULLY HER?

Mu Huaner sneered, "Are you still not awake? Ah Lie doesn’t welcome you at all. The last time you put drugs in the Bird’s nest, he let it slide only because of Old Master Ning’s sake. He was already being extremely generous, and he won’t give you a second chance."

"Little aunt, you misunderstood, I’m not here for Brother Ah Lie, I’m here to see my brother."

"Your brother?" Mu Huaner raised an eyebrow in confusion, "Which brother?"

Ning Nuan looked towards the distant Yan Yao, "Prince Yao."

Mu Huaner was shocked, "Prince Yao? Your brother? Ha! What kind of joke is that?"

"He really is my brother, my half-brother through our father. He’s my father’s biological son, and I wouldn’t dare speak such things lightly."

Surprise flashed across Mu Huaner’s eyes as she turned to look at Yan Yao, "Prince Yao is really your half-brother?!"

A smug smile curled the corners of Ning Nuan’s lips, "Little aunt, aren’t you on bad terms with Yan Qianyi now? She didn’t tell you?"

Mu Huaner bit her lip and did not respond.

With Prince Yao right here, and an alliance agreement freshly signed between the two nations, if Ning Nuan truly was his sister, she could not be easily offended.

Without waiting for Mu Huaner to say anything else, Ning Nuan strode past her, heading directly towards Yan Yao.

Mu Huaner stood frozen for a moment at her spot and, upon realizing what had happened, hurried to find Mu Yunlie and Yan Qianyi.

At that time, the two were chatting amiably with Mai Hunter. Mu Huaner didn’t approach them but stood at a distance, trying to catch Yan Qianyi’s eye.

Yan Qianyi noticed and scanned the room, seeing that Ning Nuan was already walking towards Yan Yao.

"Ah Lie, little aunt seems to need something from me, you guys continue chatting with Teacher Mai, I’ll go and see,"

"Alright, go ahead," Mu Yunlie nodded lightly.

After Yan Qianyi left, Mai Hunter cleared his throat and immediately took on a more submissive stance.

"Sir, the last time you visited the academy, I didn’t know who you were, please forgive any offense I may have given."

In the church, after learning of Mu Yunlie’s true identity, aside from being shocked, Mai Hunter was also frightened.

Because during their previous interactions at the academy, he had been irked by Mu Yunlie’s more handsome appearance and had been worried that Mu Yunlie might replace his position at the academy, leading to his poor attitude towards Mu Yunlie.

He was thus very afraid that Mu Yunlie might seek retribution after autumn.

While Yan Qianyi was present, he had kept his composure and hadn’t apologized to Mu Yunlie, his heart was in turmoil.

Mu Yunlie magnanimously said, "Teacher Mai, you’re too kind. We are friends now, and I should thank you for previously informing me about Qianyi’s pregnancy."

Mai Hunter smiled awkwardly, "It’s nothing, after all, Qianyi is my beloved student and I sincerely wish her happiness."

"When the baby is born, she’ll likely continue to go back to the Federation Military Academy, and I’ll have to trouble you to take good care of her there," Mu Yunlie raised his glass to Mai Hunter.

"Of course!" Mai Hunter nodded, "With me at the academy, no one will dare to bully her. After today, even more so."

After today, everyone at the academy would soon know that Teacher Mu was the Commander.

Who would dare to bully Yan Qianyi?

Instead, there would be even more people scrambling to take care of her, to ingratiate themselves with her.

Yan Qianyi approached Mu Huaner.

Seeing that Mu Huaner looked very angry, she reassured, "It’s okay, let her go."

Since Ning Nuan had gone to great lengths to sneak in, Mu Huaner wouldn’t be able to simply send her away with a few words.

Unless they decided to have the bodyguards throw her out.

But today was a good day for her and Ah Lie, she didn’t want to make things awkward because of Ning Nuan and let the other guests laugh at the ordeal.

"Qianyi, Ning Nuan just told me that Prince Yao is her half-brother from the same father, is that true?" Mu Huaner asked.

When Ning Nuan told her, there was unmistakable pride and smugness in her eyes, which was irritating to see.

Yan Qianyi said, "Indeed it is."

Mu Huaner furrowed her brows, biting her teeth in anger, "It really is to her advantage, no wonder she acted so important just now."

In the past, Ning Nuan was always obedient and gentle in front of her, and it was the first time she had shown such an arrogant demeanor in front of her.

With Prince Yao backing her, she had become a different person altogether.

"Little aunt, you can’t stand to see her so haughty, can you?" Yan Qianyi asked.

"Of course! I was blind before, not seeing her true colors."

Every time Mu Huaner thought about having been deceived by Ning Nuan for so many years, she was furious.

If it were before, when the two countries hadn’t yet signed a friendly agreement, she wouldn’t have had to consider Prince Yao.

But now it was different, the two countries were friends and Prince Yao was a distinguished guest of the Morris Empire, and offending him would mean disrupting the peace and friendship between the two nations.

"So shall we go over and see the situation? I also want to know if my brother would actually acknowledge her as his sister."

She had initially planned to stay by her brother’s side to prevent him from being swayed by the Ning Family.

Mu Huaner nodded quickly, "Sure, I am also helping Ah Lie entertain guests, and I haven’t had the chance to properly greet your brother and sister-in-law today yet."

The two of them exchanged a smile and walked over toward Yan Yao.

Old Master Ning was inviting Yan Yao to come over to his house for a meal tomorrow.

Yan Yao declined, "Sorry, I have other plans tomorrow."

"When are you free?" Ning Xiuzhuo asked, "You rarely visit; you’re not in a rush to leave, are you?"

"I’m not sure yet," Yan Yao never gave a clear answer.

He was still considering whether to acknowledge this father and grandfather.

At this time, Ning Nuan walked over, "Dad, Grandpa."

Ning Xiuzhuo frowned, "Why did you come here?"

Ning Nuan ignored Ning Xiuzhuo’s displeasure and smiled coyly at Yan Yao, "I wanted to meet my brother."

Yan Yao looked at Ning Nuan and didn’t say anything, just politely nodded his head slightly.

Ning Nuan continued, "I’ve always envied others for having siblings, and I didn’t expect to have a brother now, I’m so happy..."

"Brother," Yan Qianyi’s voice came through and interrupted Ning Nuan.

Mu Huaner followed at Yan Qianyi’s side, skillfully greeting each person.

After Old Master Ning congratulated Yan Qianyi, he urged Mu Huaner, "Huaner, you’re almost old enough to be a little aunt, when will we be able to drink at your wedding?"

"Uncle Ning, my dad just urged me too, and now you’re urging me. It seems I can’t marry off without you elders feeling at ease."

Old Master Ning said, "Your brothers are all married, now it’s just left to you, the youngest sister. Your dad of course is anxious."

"But I haven’t met someone I want to marry yet, maybe Xiuzhuo can help me look?"

Ning Xiuzhuo laughed, "You have high standards, you might not appreciate whoever I pick for you."

"Why not? I trust Xiuzhuo’s judgment."