AWB Chapter 517 Xie Jingchun's Storyline: Nan Yin
Chapter 517 Xie Jingchun's Storyline: Nan Yin
Early in the morning, spring was in full bloom on the official road in the suburbs of Beijing, with peach blossoms just beginning to open and swallows flying through the woods.
Inside the main courtyard of Prince Jing's Mansion.
A servant hurried inside and bowed to report.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, Young Master Chun is back!"
Qin Jiuwei put down her teacup, her eyes lighting up with joy. She then turned to Xie Yanli and said, "You're finally back. I wonder if the child got hurt after being gone for so long."
As she spoke, she took a step and prepared to walk out.
Xie Yanli also got up with her.
The two had just gotten up when they heard hurried footsteps coming from outside the courtyard.
Immediately afterwards, Xie Jingchun strode into the house, his expression clear and bright.
Nan Nan followed closely beside him.
Xie Jingchun stopped in the hall and first bowed respectfully, "Mother, Father, your son has returned."
Nan Nan quickly stepped forward and whispered, "Your Highness, Your Highness's Consort."
Qin Jiuwei's gaze swept over the two people's tightly clasped fingers, and her smile deepened.
These two are making progress quickly.
Sure enough, before he could speak, Xie Jingchun took a breath and said, "Mother, Father."
"I have returned this time to ask you for a favor."
"I want to marry Nan Nan."
As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell silent for a moment.
Although Xie Jingchun's tone was steady, there was a clear tension in his eyes.
Nan Nan kept her head down, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, not daring to move an inch.
Xie Yanli and Qin Jiuwei exchanged a glance, and Qin Jiuwei raised an eyebrow.
See? I told you it would be her.
A smile spread across Xie Yanli's eyes.
Yes, Madam is wise.
After a few moments, Qin Jiuwei smiled softly and asked, "Have you really thought this through carefully? Are you sincere?"
Xie Jingchun immediately and firmly replied, "Yes, from the bottom of my heart."
Qin Jiuwei then turned to look at Nannan, "Nannan, what about you? Do you really want to marry Chun-ge'er?"
Nan Nan's cheeks flushed red, but she still raised her eyes and looked at her clearly.
"Your Highness, I wish to marry Young Master Chun. I truly love him."
Xie Jingchun turned to look at her, and his brows and eyes softened instantly.
"Since you two are in love, I agree to this marriage."
Xie Yanli then spoke up, "Nannan will be my Xie family's daughter-in-law from now on, and the Prince's Mansion will not mistreat her."
Nan Nan repeatedly curtsied and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, and Your Highness, for your kind request."
Xie Jingchun immediately knelt down and bowed.
"Thank you, Father and Mother!"
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That evening, Xie Jing also learned about this.
After listening, he looked up at the two of them and smiled, "I didn't even notice what happened right under my nose."
"Second brother, you're such a busy man, how could you possibly pay attention to such trivial matters?" Xie Jingchun said with a smile, raising his wine cup and clinking it against his.
Xie Jing raised his glass and gently clinked it against his, his smile warm, "Has the wedding date been agreed upon?"
"Not yet, Father and Mother only agreed today," Xie Jingchun said.
"After things are settled, remember to write a letter to my third brother. He is still in Jiangnan. If it is delayed, he may not be able to make it in time."
When Xie Jue was mentioned, Xie Jingchun's smile deepened.
"He'll probably be shocked if he finds out I'm getting married so soon."
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"Ah-"
The boy raised his hand to rub the tip of his nose, frowned, and muttered, "Who's talking about me behind my back?"
Under the moonlight, the boy's features were distinct, his almond-shaped eyes were as black as ink, his lips were pale red, and his skin, though fair, did not appear weak.
Despite his young age, he already possesses a mature and composed demeanor.
The humidity in Jiangnan is high, and these days he has been traveling with Master Shen between various warehouses, boats, and markets without rest, day and night.
His skin was slightly red from the sun, but he became even more composed.
"Xie Jue".
Master Shen's familiar voice rang out from behind.
The boy quickly turned around, his expression turning serious, "They're here!"
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The next morning, in the main hall of the Prince's Mansion.
Nan Nan straightened her clothes and was led into the hall by Xiao He. She saw Qin Jiuwei already sitting on the couch waiting for her, so she quickly bowed and greeted her.
"Get up." Qin Jiu smiled and beckoned to her. "Come sit next to me."
Nan Nan stepped forward as instructed, but dared not sit down, still feeling somewhat nervous.
Qin Jiuwei looked at her, her gaze gentle and gratified.
“I watched you grow up. When Chun-ge’er rescued you, you were only nine years old and looked so timid.”
"Now, in the blink of an eye, I've grown so big."
Upon hearing this, Nan Nan's eyes welled up with tears, and she lowered her head, softly replying, "...Your Highness."
"I am truly happy that you are going to marry Chun-ge'er."
"Neither Your Highness nor I are people who care about birth or social status. As long as the child is happy, that's all that matters. We also trust your character."
"However, outsiders believe that some dignity is still necessary, and I don't want you to be the subject of gossip."
Qin Jiuwei looked at her and said, "I have discussed it with the Prince and we are going to ask the Princess to adopt you as her goddaughter so that you can marry from the Princess's residence."
Nan Nan looked up, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
"Your Highness, what have I done to deserve this..."
Qin Jiu smiled and said, "You are a good-natured and intelligent child, so you are naturally worthy of the title."
Nan Nan suddenly knelt down and kowtowed three times, her voice trembling slightly.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness!"
Qin Jiuwei helped her up. "There's one more thing."
"Nan Nan is a gentle and pleasant name, but it can only be your nickname."
“You will be Chun Ge’er’s legal wife in the future. You will have to manage the inner courtyard, receive guests, and sometimes appear at social banquets. This name is too casual.”
Nan Nan paused for a moment, then asked softly, "What would the princess like to be called?"
Qin Jiuwei looked at her and asked with a smile, "Do you have a name you like? Or a word you've used before, that's fine too."
Nan Nan shook her head.
"If it's about changing the name, Nan Nan is willing to let the Princess decide."
Qin Jiuwei nodded slightly, then pondered for a moment.
The room was silent for a moment, with only the wisps of smoke rising from the incense burner and the clear, distant scent of sandalwood.
Qin Jiu gazed at her intently, pondered for a moment, and then said softly, "Then I will give you a name, 'Nan Yin'."
"The sound of the south wind is where the heart finds its solace. Sound is the voice of the heart, and also the longing for home."
Nan Nan stared at her blankly, tears welling up in her eyes.
After a long pause, he responded softly, "Nanyin."
She lowered her head, carefully considering the name. "I like this name."
"Thank you for bestowing this name upon me, Your Highness." He then knelt down to pay his respects.
Qin Jiuwei immediately stopped her, "No need for formalities. You have a name, but what about a surname?"
Nan Nan gently shook her head.
“I have no surname. My mother died when I was three years old, and my father was of low status and also had no surname.”
She paused for a moment, her expression calm, "You can call me Nan Yin, Nan is my surname."
Qin Jiu stared at her for a moment, then finally nodded slowly.
"Alright, then let's call it Nanyin."
With the wedding date approaching, the entire Prince's mansion was bustling with activity.
On this day, Xie Jingchun personally accompanied Nan Yin to the Princess's residence to formally acknowledge Gao Yunzhi as her godmother.