Attention Sir, I Have Your Heart Handcuffed!-Chapter 412 - 290 Magical Night ④ (2nd Update 2)

Tang Yanqing led Meng Chuyan towards Old Sir Tang.

Beside Old Sir Tang was a white horse, and next to the horse was Huangfu Huazhang. The Tang Family was also gathered around Old Sir Tang, listening to the story of the white horse.

As Tang Yanqing approached, everyone looked over. His serious demeanor made them a bit puzzled.

Tang Yanqing’s gaze was fixed straight on Huangfu Huazhang beside the white horse. Originally, Huangfu Huazhang wasn’t considered a close relative of the Tang Family, nor was he the most distinguished guest present, but because of this white horse, he became a distinguished guest personally entertained by Old Sir Tang, standing proudly amidst the circle of the Tang Family, as if glowing from head to toe.

Tang Yanqing approached, only diverting his gaze when he reached Old Sir Tang. He bowed towards him, "Grandfather, your grandson would like to introduce someone to you."

Tang Mingyi and Shen Wan exchanged glances. As the parents of this young man, they had already guessed what their son was up to.

Shen Wan was also a bit taken aback, shaking her head at her husband.

By then, Tang Yanqing had already spoken, "Grandfather, this is Meng Chuyan. My girlfriend."

Shen Wan couldn’t help but quietly pinch her son’s wrist, glaring at him fiercely.

But Tang Yanqing didn’t look at his mother; his gaze remained casually focused on Huangfu Huazhang to see his reaction.

Among this circle, only Huangfu Huazhang was not part of the Tang Family, so he smiled, "Congratulations."

Old Sir Tang looked kindly at Meng Chuyan, chuckling, "Great! Chuyan, that’s a nice name, sounds fateful with our family."

As he spoke, Old Sir Tang reached out to gently hold Meng Chuyan’s elbow, "Child, don’t be nervous. Our Tang Family might be large, but it’s not as grand as people say. Look at how frightened you are. Did Yan Qi tell you something? Don’t pay him any mind; his mouth often doesn’t have a gate."

Old Sir Tang seemed not to notice that Meng Chuyan’s eyes were actually on Huangfu Huazhang. Her nervousness seemed to arise from approaching Huangfu Huazhang.

After all, someone like Huangfu Huazhang easily makes people unwittingly tense.

Huangfu Huazhang didn’t mind, simply turning his head to look for Shi Nian.

In the courtyard, people were also looking towards this small circle, so An Cheng brought Shi Nian over. When Tang Yanqing introduced Meng Chuyan, An Cheng and Shi Nian just arrived behind them.

Shi Nian felt lucky to be a step too slow, allowing her to hide her expressions behind the crowd’s backs. If she faced everyone, she wouldn’t know how to react.

Huangfu Huazhang, however, noticed her arrival first thing. He nodded politely at An Cheng, then wrapped Shi Nian into his arm and drew her into the light. He didn’t even glance at Tang Yanqing or Meng Chuyan, only looking at Shi Nian and rubbing her arm: "Cold?"

Shi Nian smiled awkwardly, "No. Just had a few drinks with An Jian, already warm."

He chuckled, "And had some cherry cake."

Shi Nian was slightly surprised, thinking she must have some cake crumbs at the corner of her mouth. As she moved to wipe it, Huangfu Huazhang leaned in and gently kissed away the cake from her lips in front of everyone.

At that moment, half of the Tang Family was focused on Meng Chuyan, but the other half witnessed this kiss with their own eyes.

Shen Wan immediately clutched her husband’s wrist tightly. Using all her strength, Tang Mingyi’s forehead broke out in sweat, yet he didn’t move a muscle, maintaining his smile.

Tang Yanqing suddenly exuded mischief, tilting his head and glaring over, "Cousin, stealing my spotlight? I’m introducing my girlfriend to the family here, and Cousin’s rushing to showcase his affection at this crucial time?"

Huangfu Huazhang just blushed and smiled, holding Shi Nian and nodding apologetically to Old Sir Tang and the Tang Family: "Sorry, as long as she’s by my side, my eyes can only see her..." Then he raised his brows and looked back at Tang Yanqing: "Yanqing, no offense, my apologies."

Old Sir Tang chuckled benignly, "No problem, no problem. We’re all family here, not so many formalities. It’s a happy occasion for both, makes this old man happy."

Tang Yan Yi couldn’t watch any longer, turning away and leaving. Su Xi Liu quietly followed.

Yan Sheng, Yan Yu, and Yan Jian exchanged glances. Yan Sheng, being the oldest sister, reached out first to shake hands with Meng Chuyan, "I’m Sister Yan Sheng."

Yan Yu also introduced, and Yan Jian stepped forward, staring at Meng Chuyan: "I used to see news about you and Little Sound, and I thought you would be my rival in love. But I didn’t expect you to be my brother’s girlfriend, potentially my future sister-in-law. So let’s turn hostility into friendship, welcome you." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

After Yan Jian finished speaking, he turned around and caught a glimpse of Luo Xiansheng standing behind them: "Little Sound, now that my brother and Judy have gone public, the gossip about you and her has become clear. So when are you planning to officially announce your girlfriend?"

Luo Xiansheng smiled awkwardly: "My girlfriend? I don’t have one."

He endured, kept enduring, not daring to lift his eyes to look at Yan Sheng.

"You don’t have one?" Yan Jian said decisively: "Alright, tonight I’ll also take this opportunity with my brother, and announce to family: I like Little Sound, have liked him for many years. Since Little Sound doesn’t have a girlfriend now, I want to be his girlfriend. Everyone cheer me on, let him gather the courage like my brother and accept it soon."

No one expected Yan Jian to suddenly bring this up, everyone was a bit astonished. Luo Xiansheng was even more at a loss.

Yan Jian boldly walked over and took his arm: "He said he doesn’t have a girlfriend, everyone heard it, so I have the right to fight for this position." She turned to look at him: "Little Sound, you can’t escape."

Everyone was a bit unsure how to respond, but Old Sir Tang laughed first: "I didn’t expect our family’s youngest princess to actually be a little queen at heart. Good, good, bravely pursue what you love, grandpa supports you."

Tang Yanqing raised his eyebrows proudly: "I say, are you still my family, teaming up to steal my thunder?"

Yan Jian charmingly glared at him: "Who said the Tang family’s focus must always be you. Don’t talk to me about male preferences, I used to let you get away with it because I was small, but the future is uncertain."

Yan Jian didn’t forget to glance at Meng Chuyan: "In the future, you might be my sister-in-law, but I might also become your boss lady first."

An Cheng couldn’t help but laugh: "Oh my, tonight is the double marriage alliance of the Tang family and Sky Star, from now on there’s no separation between us."

Then came a low exclamation from Huangfu Huazhang: "Yan Sheng? Are you alright?"

Everyone looked towards Tang Yansheng, a woman who was always dignified and self-disciplined stood in the night breeze, her face pale.

Everyone looked over, Yan Sheng quickly tried to squeeze out a smile: "I’m fine. Maybe I caught a bit of the chilly breeze. You all continue chatting, I’ll go put on a warmer coat."

Shi Nian stepped forward to support her, "Sister Yan Sheng, I’ll go with you."

Yan Sheng gratefully patted Shi Nian’s hand: "Alright, thank you."

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At this moment, indeed only Shi Nian was most suitable to accompany Tang Yansheng upstairs to change clothes. In that previous scene of true feelings being expressed, their circumstances and mindsets were similar.

The two of them leaned on each other and walked upstairs together. The soft yellow light filtering through the ancient carved window grids fell on their shoulders. Neither of them said a word.

The ancient Huizhou architecture, with the stairs leading to the upstairs inner quarters, was very narrow, requiring full concentration and caution to navigate. This also spared them from conversation, a low warning of "be careful" sufficed.

The ancient Huizhou architecture, with the upper floor known as the "racecourse," was contiguous from front to back. This was a mysterious world belonging to the women, where no outsiders could go upstairs, and through the carved windows, one couldn’t see the women upstairs; but the women upstairs could clearly observe the people downstairs. Even during performances in the main hall, the women could watch the play with the outsiders under the cover of the carved window frames.

Such architectural style, Shi Nian liked it. Women living in such architectural styles were happier than those in the traditional northern courtyard houses, not completely confined in the inner quarters where they couldn’t see the outside world. Maximizing their ability to explore the men’s world while retaining the mystery of the women’s world.

But thinking about Tang Yansheng’s situation now, she felt even more sorry for her. It was already a time when women could freely go downstairs, but Tang Yansheng still couldn’t open the window in front of her, encountering tonight’s situation, she could only keep her suffering to herself without being able to speak.

Shi Nian couldn’t help but softly say: "Sister Sheng... actually, it’s a different era now, even if sisters like the same boy, it’s no big deal."

Tang Yansheng frowned: "Yanqing, that child, why does she tell you everything?"

Shi Nian realized she misspoke and quickly stuck out her tongue: "He didn’t say it... I figured it out myself."

Tang Yansheng sighed: "Though times have changed, no matter the era, news of sisters fighting over a man is scandalous in any family. Even more so in our Tang family. I can’t let my personal matters burden the reputation of the entire family. Besides, Yan Jian truly likes Little Sound."

Shi Nian couldn’t help but ask: "Then what about Little Sound? Hasn’t he ever expressed his feelings to you, big sister?"