CHAPTER 523: 472 ALWAYS STANDING BY YOUR SIDE AND BECOMING YOU ARE ULTIMATELY NOT THE SAME

Wen Nian said with a light smile, "Next time you come, just let us know in advance, otherwise the kitchen doesn’t have time to prepare."

"It’s okay, after all we’re not coming just for the meal, it’s just that your grandfather missed you and wanted to see his great-granddaughter, so we brought him along."

Xiao Ziyan replied with a smile,

"Speaking of which, the Seventh Princess from country M is coming, and such an important matter—you didn’t even call to tell us. When the Seventh Princess was born, your grandfather was in country M to witness it."

"Really?"

Wen Nian was surprised.

"Absolutely true. Why would there be any falsehood?"

Xiao Ziyan looked towards the Seventh Princess,

"I wonder if the Seventh Princess has ever heard your father and mother mention..."

Princess Chinian blushed and then earnestly said, "Father and mother often tell me that I have another grandfather in country G, Grandfather Wen Liangyu."

Wen Liangyu laughed with joy.

"This is truly a rare fate, even Chiluo never told us."

Wen Nian said,

"Everyone, please take a seat. Let the kitchen serve the dishes."

Song Lili sat next to Wen Nian, Princess Chinian sat opposite, together with Wen Xun. Wen Liangyu sat in the seat of honor, flanked by father on one side and mother on the other.

Xiao Ziyan seemed to really like Princess Chinian, her gaze landed on Chinian and wouldn’t move away.

Song Lili didn’t know what scheme this family was playing, but just looking at... Pan Qin behind Wen Liangyu...

This person had been appearing somewhat more frequently lately.

According to Uncle Wei, Pan Qin had now become the housekeeper in the Wen Mansion.

When Song Lili left Anlin for Xilin, she had warned Uncle Wei not to make use of Pan Qin. Over the years, Pan Qin had not gained any advantage, but after Uncle Wei was transferred to the President Mansion, Pan Qin still managed to find ways to climb up...

What was originally a banquet to welcome the Seventh Princess had now turned more into a family dinner for the Wen family.

"Princess Chinian, your brother asked us to take care of you, so please think of this place as home and don’t be restrained."

Wen Nian said to Princess Chinian.

Princess Chinian immediately stood up and bowed deeply.

Wen Nian smiled and quickly asked her to sit down,

"If you need anything, just talk to Lili."

Song Lili just happened to see Uncle Wei pushing over a dining chair, so she hurriedly said to Princess Chinian,

"This is Housekeeper Wei Yuandong. If you encounter any problems in the President Mansion, you can also talk directly to Housekeeper Wei."

Princess Chinian nodded at Housekeeper Wei and made a "thank you" gesture.

"Seventh Princess, no need for formalities."

Wei Yuandong served up the soup bowls, placing one in front of each person before withdrawing to the side.

Thanks to Wen Liangyu’s witness of the Seventh Princess’s birth, there was much merriment and laughter among the banquet guests.

Although Princess Chinian couldn’t speak, she tried her best to respond with sign language, and the interpreter by her side was very diligent.

So there weren’t any communication barriers.

Wen Xun quietly ate, speaking less, but his eyes couldn’t help but keep glancing at Princess Chinian. Both Song Lili and Wen Nian saw this clearly and found it funny.

"How long does the Seventh Princess plan to stay in country G?"

Xiao Ziyan asked.

The reason for Princess Chinian’s visit to country G was known to Song Lili and Wen Nian, but to others, it remained unknown.

As for Princess Chinian herself, she probably thought the reason would sound strange if shared.

She hesitated, and her hesitation sent a crimson blush across her cheeks.

"The Seventh Princess will stay for a while, short term a month or two, long term three to four months. If the Seventh Princess likes it here, she can stay indefinitely."

Song Lili said smilingly.

Princess Chinian’s face showed gratitude.

Xiao Ziyan became even happier upon hearing this,

"So, if Aunt Xiao wants to take you around Anlin, or to visit our Wen Mansion, we will have times for that, right?"

Princess Chinian, probably not expecting Xiao Ziyan to be so enthusiastic, nodded reservedly.

The Seventh Princess from country M had only been at the President Mansion for a day, but she had already won the affection of Wen Nian’s family.

Song Lili’s face was unreadable, but inside, she felt rather helpless.

"I heard the Seventh Princess is proficient in all arts including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, especially knowledgeable in the traditional culture of your country M. We must have you share more with us when there’s a chance!"

Xiao Ziyan said again.

Princess Chinian nodded.

"If you don’t like our country G’s food, you can tell the kitchen, and we can prepare the food you’re accustomed to."

—Thank you, Aunt Xiao! No need, I really like it.

"Don’t be so polite. Aunt Xiao will come to see you often."

Xiao Ziyan offered,

"The men in the family are usually busy with big political matters, which I find bothersome to listen to, and I have only one son, Wen Nian, who’s not around. I lack someone to talk to. You won’t find Aunt Xiao annoying, right?"