Chapter 1247: Chapter 759: An Old Friend in a Foreign Land (Part 1)

"Really?!" An Youyou was so excited she almost jumped up, "Mom, do you really have my little brother or sister in your belly? Is it a brother or a sister, or both brother and sister?"

An Ning glanced at Xiao Jinxing.

Not even a hint of confirmation, where did all this confidence come from?!

"So Youyou, come here quickly." Xiao Jinxing called An Youyou.

An Youyou reluctantly took one last look at An Ning’s belly, and as she walked away, she reminded, "Mom, you need to be careful with the little brother or sister!"

An Ning didn’t respond to An Youyou.

An Youyou didn’t mind and happily went back to practicing swords with Xiao Jinxing.

An Ning watched them for a moment and then walked over with Yan Jinyao to the side.

Yan Jinyao couldn’t help but ask curiously, "Boss, are you really pregnant?"

"No." An Ning denied it, "Not so soon."

Yan Jinyao, of course, understood An Ning’s meaning.

She couldn’t help but sigh, "I really have no plans to get married, but seeing the affection between you and the lord, and looking at how adorable Youyou is, I’m kind of moved."

"Then why not give it a try."

"Guard Lin?" Yan Jinyao looked at An Ning.

An Ning nodded.

She pondered that if she could facilitate the marriage between Lin Zichan and Yan Jinyao, it would indeed be a good deed.

Yan Jinyao glanced back at Lin Zichan.

She hadn’t felt anything before, but after the boss mentioned it, the more she looked, the more pleasing he appeared!

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Since Xiao Jinxing came to Wenzhou, An Ning didn’t have any thoughts of going back. What surprised her was that Xiao Jinxing didn’t propose leaving either. Shouldn’t he be rushing to return?! It’s not proper for the emperor to be away from the palace for too long, right?!

Of course, An Ning didn’t urge him, as Xiao Jinxing was a reasonable person. If he wasn’t in a hurry, it meant there was still room to maneuver.

Originally, she didn’t want to return to the Imperial Palace either and truly hoped to stay in Wenzhou a bit longer.

And just like that, half a month passed by.

Today, An Ning and Yan Jinyao took a stroll around the shop. On their way back, Zhang Wenhe was waiting for them at the door.

"What’s up Uncle Wen?" An Ning asked.

Zhang Wenhe would usually personally greet them at the door only if something was up.

"Today the young miss picked up a little beggar on the street and brought him back." Zhang Wenhe reported, "He’s now been taken inside, and the young miss is accompanying him."

An Ning frowned.

What is An Youyou up to this time?!

Although she didn’t mind helping others, it had to be in a manageable way.

With so many beggars in the Daxuan Kingdom, how could they save them all?

An Ning strode towards An Youyou’s room.

An Youyou was diagnosing the little beggar’s pulse.

An Ning took a glance and then turned to look at Xiao Jinxing.

The expression in her eyes clearly displeased.

Xiao Jinxing shrugged, expressing that he was also helpless.

For once, An Ning acknowledged Xiao Jinxing; she walked over to An Youyou, "How is it?"

"I think he’s fainted from hunger." An Youyou frowned her little brows, placing her chubby hand away from the little beggar’s hand.

"Then when he wakes, give him something to eat." An Ning instructed.

"Okay." An Youyou nodded obediently.

"Once he’s eaten, send him away."

"But... "

"No buts." An Ning was resolute.

This place wasn’t suited for outsiders.

If word spread that this was her property, it wouldn’t be good news.

"Oh." An Youyou nodded obediently, but couldn’t help saying, "But he’s really pitiful."

An Ning frowned.

"Today, Uncle Wen and I went to the market for fun, and he sat at the corner in tattered clothes begging. Finally, a kind person gave him half a steamed bun, but as soon as it was thrown into his worn-out bowl, the big beggar next to him snatched it away. The little beggar tried to get it back, but ended up being beaten and covered in bruises by the big beggar. You can see the bruises all over him. I couldn’t bear it and begged Uncle Zhang to bring him back. I’m afraid if we chase him away, he’ll be beaten again when he returns!"

An Ning pressed her lips together.

Listening to An Youyou, her heart was somewhat moved.

After all, An Youyou wasn’t someone without principles.

An Ning said, "Once he wakes up and has eaten, bring him to my room; I’ll ask about his situation."

"Okay." Instantly, An Youyou’s tears turned into laughter, "I knew my Mom was the best, I love you, Mommy!"

An Youyou acted childishly.

An Ning was speechless, but her face carried a doting smile, "An Youyou, you brought him back, so you have to take care of him yourself."

"Don’t worry Mom, I’ll take good care of him."

An Ning nodded slightly.