I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?

Chapter 390: Paying a Visit 3

Mo Geluo was surprised.

Prince Yu was baffled. The Crown Prince of Xi Yan had been dismissive of everyone since arriving in the Capital. For him to suddenly want to visit Dean Chen together... ’Does this mean the relationship between Nanyuan and Xi Yan is growing closer?’

"Is there a problem, Prince Yu?" Xiliu Yuan asked coolly.

"Er... no. It is an honor to accompany the Crown Prince." Prince Yu was overjoyed. ’I absolutely have to build a good relationship with the Crown Prince today.’

"Mm."

Xiliu Yuan nodded and led the way out the door.

Mo Geluo was filled with suspicion. ’I haven’t heard His Highness mention Dean Chen before, have I?’

Helian Chen, who was already displeased, grew even more so. He tugged on the corner of Prince Yu’s sleeve and pouted.

"Now what’s wrong?"

"Uncle, why did you agree to go with him?"

"Doesn’t it look more impressive with the Crown Prince of Xi Yan accompanying us? Besides, it’s a good opportunity to inquire about the trade agreements."

"But... he’s so smart. Won’t he completely overshadow me in front of Dean Chen?" Helian Chen was furious. ’Does Uncle even care about my affairs at all?’

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"Unique quality?" Helian Chen racked his brain but couldn’t think of any.

"Your ugliness, of course. Didn’t you say Dean Chen has bad eyes and remembers the ugly ones better? Look, you’re passable on your own, but it’s a different story when you stand next to the Crown Prince of Xi Yan. You’re hideous in comparison."

Helian Chen: "..."

"Come on, hurry up. The Crown Prince of Xi Yan is already downstairs," Prince Yu said, pulling him along.

Helian Chen was furious but allowed Prince Yu to drag him downstairs.

The street where Chunfeng Lou was located wasn’t far from the General’s estate, and the carriage arrived after a ride of about ten minutes.

It was past noon, but the main gates of the General’s estate remained tightly shut.

Prince Yu stepped out of the carriage and knocked.

Before long, a butler came to open the door. He didn’t recognize the visitors, but seeing their fine clothes, he dared not be disrespectful. "Honored guests, our General is not in residence, so the estate is not receiving visitors at the moment."

"We are not here to visit General Xiang, but to call on Dean Chen," Prince Yu said.

"Oh, you’re here to visit the Dean! Please wait a moment while I go and announce you." With that, the butler closed the main gates again.

Prince Yu had no choice but to wait where he stood.

"General Xiang’s estate is truly shabby," Mo Geluo remarked with disdain.

Beili really was poor. ’The facade of the Great General’s estate has no prestige at all,’ he thought. ’It’s a far cry from my own residence.’

Xiliu Yuan stood tall and straight with his hands tucked in his sleeves. His noble aura was so powerful that a single glance was enough to reveal his extraordinary status.

Although Helian Chen was also dressed in fine clothes, his aura carried a hint of frailty. Standing next to each other, the difference between the two was vast.

「The General’s Estate.」

Dean Chen, Ye Qianning, and the concubines had just sat down to eat. Before they could even pick up their chopsticks, the butler hurried in to report that esteemed guests were here to visit Dean Chen.

"Esteemed guests?" Dean Chen was puzzled.

"Silly me, I forgot to ask who they are." The butler slapped his forehead. "Please wait a moment, Dean. I’ll go and ask."

"It’s Prince Yu, the young Prince, and the Crown Prince of Xi Yan," Ye Qianning said softly, her small hands propped on the table.

The butler was astonished. "How did you know, Eldest Miss?"

"I guessed."

"So... Dean, will you see them or not?" the butler asked.

"Show them in."

"Yes." The butler departed.

It was a rare occasion for the eight concubines to be dining in the main hall, and they hadn’t expected to encounter esteemed guests. They all rose to their feet.

"Why are you all getting up?" Ye Qianning asked, tilting her head.

"With esteemed guests from Xi Yan and Nanyuan visiting, it would be improper for us sisters to remain. We should go back to our courtyards to eat." Peony didn’t want anyone to look down on the General’s estate.