Hidden Marriage: Spoiled by the Imperial Commander-Chapter 398: Ah Lie is Too Silly

"Ah Lie..." Nangong Xiaoxue called out subconsciously.

Upon hearing this, Yan Qianyi was startled.

Mu Yunlie froze completely.

Even Nangong Jie suddenly became serious.

Nangong Xiaoxue asked, "Didn’t he come back with you?"

Mu Yunlie sighed inwardly and gently shook his head, "He... still has things to do."

Nangong Xiaoxue looked nervously at Yan Qianyi and added, "I thought Ah Lie would come back with you."

Yan Qianyi withdrew her gaze from the Commander.

She had been confused, wondering why Nangong Xiaoxue would call the Commander by Ah Lie’s name.

Speaking only half the words really could scare someone to death.

"Grandma, there are guests here, so I’ll head back first; I’ll visit you another day," said Yan Qianyi as she stood up.

Nangong Xiaoxue did not try to keep her.

She was still shaken by the near slip just now.

She worried that if she kept Yan Qianyi any longer, she might unconsciously call out Ah Lie’s name again.

Yan Qianyi bowed her head and walked past the Commander.

Now she didn’t even know how to face him.

"I’ll see you out," the Commander said, turning around and walking out with Yan Qianyi.

The Nangong couple looked bewildered.

Nangong Xiaoxue quietly asked Nangong Jie, "What is Ah Lie trying to do? Does Qianyi know his identity?"

In the couple’s eyes, the Commander and Yan Qianyi wouldn’t normally be so close.

"I don’t know; let’s ask him when he comes back."

"Why wait till later? Let’s follow them and see."

Yan Qianyi quickened her pace and said to the Commander following her, "My lord, there’s no need to see me out; please go back."

"Yan Qianyi!"

"Present!" Yan Qianyi halted.

"Are you avoiding me?"

Yan Qianyi tensed up, "No... I’m not."

Mu Yunlie moved in front of her, "The words I said that day were indeed a joke."

Hearing this, Yan Qianyi looked up at him, bewildered.

Mu Yunlie continued to explain, "I was just trying to test you on behalf of Ah Lie."

Yan Qianyi opened her mouth, suddenly feeling embarrassed, "Testing? What... what did he tell you?"

Oh no, Ah Lie hadn’t told the lord that she once wanted to marry him, had he?

That would make it even more embarrassing for her to face him in the future.

"He didn’t say anything, but I know he can’t let go of you, so I played a joke to test you."

Yan Qianyi breathed a sigh of relief.

So that was it!

Luckily, she hadn’t been misled by the Lord Commander that day.

Otherwise, having just broken up with Ah Lie, if she had accepted the lord’s pursuit, he would definitely think she was a fickle woman.

Really, she hadn’t expected the lord to test her in this way.

Indeed, many women wanted to marry the Guardian God of the Federation Empire, and if it had been any other woman, she certainly would have agreed.

Seeing Yan Qianyi’s slightly furrowed brows, Mu Yunlie asked, "Are you angry?"

"Not at all," Yan Qianyi quickly shook her head.

Although she was a bit unhappy about being tricked.

But after all, he was her idol, her lifesaver, and she wouldn’t truly be mad at him.

And since he and Ah Lie were close, he probably just wanted to help Ah Lie test whether Ah Lie had fallen for the wrong person.

Thankfully, things were now clear.

Otherwise, seeing him in the future would be very awkward.

"Thank goodness," Mu Yunlie asked, "then you and him, you truly won’t reconcile?"

Yan Qianyi bit her lip, not answering directly, "My Lord, I know you care about Ah Lie, but this is a matter between the two of us."

Mu Yunlie nodded, "Alright, I won’t interfere anymore."

He had come out now to clarify what he had said last time, not wanting her to have to avoid him even when facing his identity.

If she didn’t want to face even his identity, then he really wouldn’t have the chance to watch her laugh and talk, to have meals with her.

"Thank you."

"It was my meddling."

"No, not at all—I can understand."

"That’s good." Mu Yunlie also breathed a sigh of relief.

Suddenly, his gaze was drawn to Yan Qianyi’s abdomen.

His heart tightened, and he asked, "Are you really not pregnant?"

"No, didn’t I say last time?"

"Then your stomach..."

Yan Qianyi looked down, quickly pulling her open coat together awkwardly.

She was wearing a tight-knit sweater underneath the coat. Nangong Xiaoxue had been feeding her continuously just now. She ate too much, and indeed, being pregnant, her small belly had become noticeable.

"I ate too much just now," Yan Qianyi explained with a flushed face, "The Duchess was very hospitable."

How embarrassing!

Mu Yunlie chuckled, not thinking much of it, "Then you should go back and rest."

"Okay." Yan Qianyi continued walking forward.

She suddenly remembered something she had forgotten.

She quickly turned around, "My Lord!"

Only when she turned around did she realize he hadn’t left, still standing there watching her.

"What is it?"

Yan Qianyi walked back and took out a small bottle of medicine from her bag and handed it to him.

"Last time you said your throat was uncomfortable. I got this throat-soothing medicine for you. I had intended to have the Duchess give it to you, but I forgot in the rush to leave."

"Thank you."

"You’re welcome!"

Under the night sky, her smiling eyes sparkled brightly, like talking stars in the heavens.

Mu Yunlie’s gaze suddenly softened.

Being able to see her smiling at him like this, he felt truly content.

"Drive safely on your way, and don’t overeat next time—it’s not good for your health," he advised.

Although she could heal herself, she shouldn’t neglect her own health.

Constant overeating would eventually take a toll on her body.

"Yes, I understand, I’ll be leaving now."

Yan Qianyi turned away happily.

Learning that the Chief Commander was not truly pursuing her, she completely relaxed.

In her heart, he was still the idol she revered and admired.

She had never dreamed that she could get close to her male idol so quickly and even hear his words of concern.

Not until Yan Qianyi had walked far away did Mu Yunlie turn and head back, removing the mask from his face.

Ahead, the voice of Nangong Xiaoxue came, "Ah Lie, what were you thinking? Why pursue Qianyi using this identity?"

Mu Yunlie paused, looking up to see his grandparents standing in front of him. frёeweɓηovel_coɱ

His brow furrowed, "Did you eavesdrop on our conversation?"

Nangong Jie scoffed, haughtily saying, "This is my house; I had a full stomach and came out for a walk, is that not allowed?"

"Exactly, exactly." Nangong Xiaoxue nodded repeatedly, "We just came out for a walk and happened to hear, that’s all, it wasn’t intentional."

Mu Yunlie didn’t believe it, his eyes darkening.

Nangong Xiaoxue anxiously said, "Ah Lie, you’re usually so clever, how can you be so foolish when it comes to matters of the heart? This isn’t right!"

Nangong Jie concurred, "Indeed, too foolish."

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