I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?-Chapter 39: Fourth Granny is Shocked and Sullen

Ye Qianning was a bit uncomfortable with such enthusiasm. Although she knew it was well-intentioned, ’I was used to being on my own in my past life.’ Having so many people suddenly gathered around her felt noisy.

"Alright, all of you, stop arguing. Let her choose for herself." Liu Shi, who seemed to have noticed Ye Qianning’s discomfort, spoke up to stop them.

The concubines stopped their jostling, and with awkward smiles, they all put down their chopsticks.

"Please eat, Eldest Miss." The concubine in pink clothes was a bit more composed and pushed a soft, sticky dish closer to her.

Ye Qianning remained silent. ’Liu Shi is a very perceptive person,’ she thought. ’She’s so meticulous at reading people and noticing the smallest details.’

Her chubby little hand picked up a pair of chopsticks, and she began to eat. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

’Today is my first day in the mansion, so I have to be cautious. I’ll just wait a bit before deciding on anything else.’

The concubines silently watched the child before them eat with great gusto. A look of delight appeared in their eyes. ’So the chubby little girl loves to eat! As long as we can win her over with food, we’ll definitely get along great with her.’

Ye Qianning ate twice as much as a normal child. A third of the dishes on the table ended up in her stomach, and only after letting out a satisfied burp did she finally put down her chopsticks.

Liu Shi picked up a handkerchief to wipe her mouth.

"Madam, the person the steward picked up from the Changyang Prince Mansion has arrived," a maidservant reported as she entered the room.

"Show them in quickly," Liu Shi said hurriedly.

Outside, Fourth Granny followed a maidservant into the courtyard. She had been in shock ever since learning that Pangtuan’s father was the Great General. As she made her way into the General’s mansion, she secretly observed everything around her.

’This truly is a great household, almost on par with a Prince Mansion! Pangtuan’s father is really something else.’

Following the maidservant into the room, the first thing Fourth Granny saw was not Ye Qianning, but a crowd of concubines dressed in a riot of colors. She was instantly dumbfounded.

"Fourth Granny!" Ye Qianning called out, trotting over to her.

"Pangtuan, come let Fourth Granny have a look at you." Although they had only been separated for one morning, Fourth Granny felt as if a long time had passed, and her heart was in her throat.

Ye Qianning smiled and twirled in front of her, then said with a laugh, "Fourth Granny, my daddy is the Great General!"

"The Great General! That’s wonderful! So mighty! Let’s see who dares to bully our Pangtuan now." Fourth Granny didn’t understand the ranks of officials, but she had certainly heard the title "Great General" often.

Ye Qianning cocked her head, looking smug and proud, her expression a perfect picture of a child showing off.

"You must be Fourth Granny." Liu Shi stepped forward and offered a slight curtsy.

Fourth Granny, having never experienced such formality, hurriedly gestured to stop her. "Oh, you mustn’t, you mustn’t."

"There’s no need for such ceremony, Fourth Granny. Please, sit down." Although Liu Shi wasn’t sure of Fourth Granny’s status, seeing how affectionate she and Ye Qianning were, she certainly didn’t dare to slight her.

Looking around the room, Fourth Granny didn’t dare to sit. She gave an awkward smile, pulled Ye Qianning over to the doorway, and whispered, "Pangtuan, who are all these young ladies?"

"The one who just spoke to you is Father’s new wife. The others are all his concubines," Ye Qianning also whispered.

"All of them?" Fourth Granny was bewildered.

Ye Qianning nodded.

Fourth Granny turned her head to look at the crowd of women, a sudden anger rising in her heart. ’Pangtuan’s mother suffered so much, yet Pangtuan’s father not only took a new wife but also has all these concubines. How can he possibly treat Pangtuan well in the future?’

Liu Shi and the concubines felt Fourth Granny’s gaze sweep over them several times. They all knew what that look implied and didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. ’There are so many of us, it’s no wonder she’s getting the wrong idea.’

"Sister Liu, we’ll take our leave now."

"Go on," Liu Shi said with a wave of her hand.

The concubines, knowing the old woman was somewhat hostile toward them, decided not to stick around and make things awkward.

Fourth Granny pulled Ye Qianning to one side, secretly shaking her head. ’What kind of decent family takes so many concubines?’