I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?-Chapter 58: Zhan Chi Comes Bearing Gifts

The General’s Mansion was bustling with activity.

Ye Qianning had grown quite close with the eight concubines. Ever since she moved into Yuehua Small Building, the women gathered there every day. They would chat about everyday life and make snacks, and the atmosphere was quite pleasant.

"Tell me, how could a woman be so vicious? To actually want to wipe out someone’s entire family line."

"I know, right? It’s so tragic for Prince Changyang and the Princess Consort. To think both their sons died just like that."

"They’ll never get over it. The poor things."

"Sigh. In the end, it all comes down to matters of the heart."

Shaoyao, Peony, Sansan, and Xinghua, a few of the concubines, were gathered together, gossiping about the day’s events in the Capital City.

Ye Qianning listened to the gossip. Her eight concubines each had their own unique charm. None of them were unattractive, and all were skilled in the four arts of zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, each with her own specialty. Most importantly, they were all completely devoted to her father, content to remain in the rear courtyard of the General’s Mansion.

Including Aunt Liu, that made nine women living together harmoniously, making for a rather vibrant rear courtyard. It was no wonder Xiang Minghou rarely returned to the Capital City, yet his reputation as a ladies’ man was so widespread.

The mastermind behind the Prince Mansion incident had been exposed today, and Ye Qianning had been observing the blessing value in her space since morning. There was no sign of it increasing at all, which she found strange. ’Why did it skyrocket last time?’

’Did I miss some crucial piece of information?’

"Pangtuan, come have an apple." One of the concubines peeled an apple and handed it to her.

Ye Qianning took it and had a bite, her brow furrowed deeply. ’I just can’t figure out this blessing value thing.’

"Look at you, with such a pained expression just from eating an apple. Anyone who didn’t know better would think I’d given you poison," Shaoyao teased with a smile.

"Eldest Miss." A maid entered the courtyard.

Ye Qianning looked over.

"There are guests in the front hall. The Madam sent me to fetch you, Eldest Miss."

’Guests?’

"Who is it?" Peony asked.

"I believe it’s the young master of the Zhan family."

"That little overlord from the Zhan family? I thought he and our General couldn’t stand each other."

"Exactly. Why would he come here and ask for Pangtuan instead of the General?"

The concubines exchanged confused glances.

"I don’t know. Young Master Zhan also seems to have brought quite a few gifts, saying they’re for the Eldest Miss."

Ye Qianning had no idea what Zhan Chi was playing at. She wiped her hands and stood up. "Alright, let’s go and see."

Seeing Ye Qianning get up, the maid hurried over and bent down to pick her up.

"I can walk on my own—"

Ye Qianning was well aware of her own weight; she had no desire to torment the young maid.

「The front hall of the General’s Mansion.」

Old Madam Xiang and Madam Liu were somewhat bewildered as they stared at the room full of gifts. Their family had no dealings with the Zhan family, so for the young Master Zhan to suddenly show up with gifts for Pangtuan... What on earth was going on?

"Young Master Zhan, are all of these for Pangtuan?" the Old Madam confirmed once more.

"Yes. We heard that General Xiang’s family has been blessed with a daughter, so my father specially sent me to deliver a generous gift," Zhan Chi said with a hearty laugh, his posture impeccable as he sat.

"We’ve already sent someone to find the General. Please wait a moment, Young Master Zhan."

"There’s no need. I came today mainly to see Pang... Pangtuan."

’What a ridiculous name. It’s so awkward to say.’

Although the Old Madam was still skeptical, since he had said as much, the mansion was obligated to show him proper hospitality.

Before long, Ye Qianning followed the maid into the front hall. With a single glance, she spotted Zhan Chi, who was dressed to the nines. Today, he wore light blue martial attire, his hair tied back in a high ponytail and secured with a jade coronet. His posture was perfect as he sat, looking every bit the young master of a prestigious family.

"Pangtuan, come here," the Old Madam beckoned.

"Grandmother, Aunt Liu."

Ye Qianning walked in, greeting them obediently.

"Come, come to Grandmother." With an outsider present, the Old Madam’s smile was exceptionally kind and pleasant.