She resolutely disagreed, yet Xie YanYu said, "According to my prediction, possibly several of the officials appointed by Your Majesty to come here are all prominent figures from the Capital, and without exception, they have all seen you."

They have all seen you...

With these words, Xie Wanqing was stunned.

Indeed, she grew up in the Capital City and attended countless banquets. She was a renowned figure in the circle of noblewomen, so it’s only natural that they would know her.

Now Lu Ziyuan had become the Crown Prince, and his feelings for her were known by everyone under heaven.

If it were known that she was still alive, her news would be the best gift to present to the future Emperor. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

She had been in Bianzhou City for half a year, countless people had seen her face, and today she even reunited with her brother at the government office.

Although she wore a veil hat, although she didn’t call out to her brother in front of everyone.

But Xie YanYu was of a cool temperament; it was impossible for him to hold a pregnant woman in his arms on the street.

If indeed an acquaintance came and heard about this matter.

With a little inquiry, they would know the secret within.

Even if she moved away from Bianzhou, it wouldn’t be of any use.

... So, any appointed officials must be insiders standing on her side.

The best candidate, of course, would be her brother, who treated her like a treasure.

But...

How could she bear to let her brother delay his career because of her?

When Ji Chengfeng and Chen Xixi returned once again, the siblings were still sticking to their own opinions.

To Xie Wanqing, her brother Xie YanYu had always been someone she didn’t dare to oppose, yet she was unusually strong-willed this time.

She insisted she just needed to go out less, and today’s matter would be forgotten after some time. There was no need to burden her brother with staying in Bianzhou to watch over her.

But how could Xie YanYu be at ease with his precious sister being alone and destitute here?

Ji Chengfeng listened to them, raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile, "I’m still the Prefect of Bianzhou now, is cousin already planning to take my place?"

It sounded as if the position of Lord Governor of Bianzhou was some prized asset.

Xie YanYu choked, glanced at him with ill humor, but before he could respond, Ji Chengfeng continued, "I currently have little seniority. It’s exactly the time I should be making a name for myself in the provinces and producing some political achievements. Bianzhou is quite a good place, and I probably won’t be stepping down anytime soon, cousin, you should let it go."

His voice was clear and pleasant, each word carried a smile, yet his tone was very sincere.

Xie YanYu certainly wouldn’t think he truly valued a minor position like Prefect, but... there must be a reason, right?

He was sharp, quickly turning his gaze to his young sister beside him.

Immediately negating this thought.

Impossible.

This cousin of his had only met Wanwan once or twice, and they hadn’t even spoken much.

What’s more, Wanwan was already married, and Lu Ziyuan had even risked universal condemnation to forcibly take her as his wife... now she even had a child growing in her belly.

Even if Xie YanYu felt his sister was perfect in every way and more than enough for anyone, he couldn’t believe this elegant and cultured cousin, the legitimate eldest son of the Ji Family, the current Champion Scholar, would be interested in her, now living in hidden exile in a small town and pregnant.

But if not because of Wanwan, for what reason then?

Before Wanwan appeared, he hadn’t mentioned wanting to stay long in Bianzhou.

Once Wanwan showed up...

Xie YanYu’s expression gradually became a bit unpleasant. He looked deeply at Ji Chengfeng, stood up, and said to his sister, "Let’s go, take your brother home."

Go home...

Xie Wanqing was taken aback.

Realizing he was talking about her current small residence, she hesitated for a moment and asked, "Are you going to stay at my place, brother?"