Out of fear of death, Invest Everything into Health-Chapter 153 - 105: My Son Brought Home a Princess!

This overly warm attitude left Fan Qi himself puzzled and apprehensive.

"Mr. Zuo, what is the purpose of this?"

Zuo Junliang replied, "I am here by order of Your Majesty to escort the Seventh Princess back to her homeland to visit her family. Along the way, I am also bringing your son back. I hope Patriarch Fan doesn't find our visit intrusive."

As soon as the Seventh Princess was mentioned, everyone immediately knew who it referred to.

As for the young man mentioned, there was a pause before anyone remembered the name "Fan Wubing." It was just that Fan Wubing's reputation in Kuiyu City was far from favorable.

Only then did Fan Qi realize that Zuo Junliang was followed by a pair of young people.

Ten years ago, Fan Wubing was scarcely up to his waist, but now, he was about the same height as him. The frame was the same, but his face had matured considerably, and he had developed his own unique temperament; without someone pointing him out, it would be hard to recognize him.

Fan Wubing stepped forward with a warm smile and said, "This child, Wubing, has not returned for many years. I hope father, the elders of the family, and all relatives and friends can forgive me."

He spoke well, acknowledging all the relevant parties.

Fan Qi stood frozen for a while, his pupils trembling slightly, and his facial expressions fluctuating, finally allowing his deep wrinkles to relax momentarily. He couldn't smile, but inside he felt a tidal force, making his nose tingle. He patted Fan Wubing's shoulder, "Good, good boy! You're looking quite handsome!"

"Manman, this is my father. Father, this is my fellow disciple sister, Fu Manman." Fan Wubing looked at Fu Manman.

Fu Manman suddenly felt anxious… What are you doing, introducing me like this? What does that imply? Everyone present is an elder. Doesn't this make it seem like we have that kind of relationship?

Fan Wubing didn't think that way. He was introducing her as his "fellow disciple sister."

Zuo Junliang's understanding of social matters wasn't as rigid as Fu Manman's. He immediately grasped Fan Wubing's intention. He wanted to avoid involving unnecessary familial ties, lest they really discuss matters of romance and family. He thought to himself that this young man was quite clever.

Fu Manman, already shy by nature, felt even more embarrassed being watched by so many people, instinctively hiding behind Fan Wubing and whispering, "Manman greets… Uncle Fan."

Uncle Fan? 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Fan Wubing's vision went dark, and he turned to glare at Fu Manman, whispering, "What did you just call him?"

Fu Manman anxiously said, "I… I was nervous. You didn't tell me how to address him."

"You're a princess, a princess! How can you not know how to address your friend's father?"

"Should I change what I said and say it again?"

Fan Wubing felt the bewildered stares of everyone and said with resignation, "It's too late."

The term 'Uncle Fan'… carries an ambiguous meaning. If it was just 'Uncle,' it wouldn't have meant much; it's simply a common address for an elder. But the addition of 'Uncle' indicates extremely close relationships; it's usually reserved for family or close relatives.

By addressing him this way, Fu Manman was practically implying she was an unofficially betrothed daughter-in-law of the Fan family.

Even Zuo Junliang, a man with no ulterior motives, was startled by Fu Manman's bold statement. He could naturally sense the Little Princess's fondness for Fan Wubing; hence his intention to further consolidate ties with the Fan family, paving the way for potential future developments. He never expected such a forthright confession in front of everyone.

Now it just had to happen!

Fan Qi was dumbfounded, unsure how to respond. He looked at Fan Wubing, "Wubing, what's this?"

Fan Wubing smiled wryly, finding it unsuitable to criticize a princess for not knowing etiquette, and had to make up a flimsy excuse, "She's not fully awake yet."

This…

Even a dog wouldn't believe it.

Too much had happened at once, leaving Fan Qi's head spinning. It wasn't just him; everyone present was dizzy, especially the representatives from other families, who felt weighed down.

Just a moment ago, they spoke of how Fan Wubing's actions had burdened the entire Fan family, and now they were related to the royal family?

After all, being the Patriarch, Fan Qi quickly said, "Let's head inside and have a proper chat." He also addressed the other family representatives, saying, "Gentlemen, it's not convenient to discuss matters today. Let's arrange a time for further discussions."

"Well…"

Everyone was unsure how to proceed; no outcomes had been reached, leaving felt awkward to leave but it wasn't appropriate to stay either.

Seeing their hesitation, Zuo Junliang smilingly asked, "What matters are at hand? If you're uncertain, perhaps you can share it with me. As someone who assists His Majesty in governing state matters, I might be able to offer some advice."

The crowd clearly heard the distinction.

When addressing Fan Qi, Zuo Junliang referred to himself as "I," yet when addressing them, he used "Ben Xiang." The attitude was evident.

Dong Family's representative, Dong Xiao, understood clearly that Zuo Junliang favored the Fan family. They couldn't let him get involved in the spiritual mine issue, regardless of what came next. At least they had to wait until he left before making any moves, so they called everyone to leave.

Fan Qi then invited Zuo Junliang to the guest room to properly entertain him.

Using this opportunity, Fan Wubing took Fu Manman aside. To the adults, this behavior looked like youthful romance, and they found it amusing.

Fan Qi's heart was already tossing with waves of emotion. Over the years, he had always kept an eye on the Eternal Immortal Sect for news about Fan Wubing.

The information was never hopeful. He worried endlessly that Fan Wubing was unhappy or bullied at the Eternal Immortal Sect, not even considering the possibility of cultivating. To him, surviving was already a blessing.

Yet unexpectedly, upon his return, he had somehow brought a princess with him.

When a son proves himself, naturally the father feels proud. Radiant with confidence, his entire aura expanded instantly. He didn't even notice, but the family elders and servants around him immediately understood that the Patriarch was in a great mood today.

Fan Wubing sternly instructed Fu Manman, "Listen, later on, do not utter a single word! Every time you speak, trouble follows."

Fu Manman felt wronged, "You didn't explain it clearly to me."

"I thought you'd understand!"

"I've been at the Eternal Immortal Sect since I was over four years old with very little human interaction. Understand what?"

Fan Wubing was speechless, realizing that it was indeed his oversight, and he couldn't blame the Little Princess.

He sighed, "As it stands, everyone's considering you my partner."

"Partner…" A peculiar sensation rushed through Fu Manman's mind, making her feel dizzy, "Then… then what should we do?"

Fan Wubing contemplated, "In the end, both you and I are people of cultivation seeking the Dao. Such matters are of no consequence to us, unlike ordinary mortals bound by rituals and rules. Just keep an open mind. What's done is done; let's go with the flow."

"Alright… alright then."