Uncle Lan and Aunty Lan were so enraged when they found out that they almost ended up in the hospital. They truly loved their daughter and let Lan Ling have her way. Originally, they intended for Lan Ling to retire and come home after three years, by which time her interest in the military camp would have presumably waned.

To their surprise, Lan Ling joined the special forces, where she was highly trusted and valued by her superiors. She was adamant about not retiring, and so the matter had to be dropped.

Later, Lan Ling died in the line of duty, causing Uncle Lan and Aunty Lan extreme grief, almost costing them half their lives.

That year, Lan Ling was not yet thirty years old.

"Look at you, what do you think you look like?" Nangong Lingfei was speechless with frustration. Others had sisters, and he had sisters too, two of them. Unfortunately, one was timid and the other was always interested in fighting and killing. They were worlds apart, which was why he shamelessly wished to acknowledge Ah Jiu as his sister, "You don't even greet people properly.

Where have all your manners gone?"

Your manners have gone to the dogs!

Nangong Lingyan muttered to herself but understood that her brother was truly angry, and the consequences would be severe. So she lowered her sleeves and, with proper decorum, bowed respectfully one by one to the smiling faces around her, a faint blush covering her delicate features as she internally wailed in despair.

It's over, she had actually forgotten there were others around. Her parents would definitely scold her when they found out, and they might even confine her to her boudoir to learn that darned etiquette. Oh heavens, there went her freedom!

When it came time to greet Yang Mengchen, Nangong Lingyan's eyes suddenly brightened, and the plaintive sorrow in her heart instantly dissipated. She gazed at Yang Mengchen with sparkling eyes, "This little sister is so cute.

I like her!" Speaking her mind, she pushed through Long Xuanmo, who was standing to the right of Yang Mengchen (with Lady Luo on her left), and warmly linked arms with Yang Mengchen.

"My name is Nangong Lingyan. What's your name, little sister?" Nangong Lingyan asked Yang Mengchen with a smile brimming in her eyes.

Oblivious Nangong Lingyan didn't notice that Long Xuanmo, whom she had squeezed aside, had a gloomy, icy expression that could almost wring out ice water, his eyes flashing with a dangerous glint. Others saw it clear as day and couldn't help but worry for her, yet admired her audacity for daring to push past Prince Chen. How bold!

Watching the clean and radiant smile of Nangong Lingyan, who had no pretenses, Yang Mengchen smiled slightly and replied graciously, "My name is Yang Mengchen, and Sister Lingyan can call me Ah Jiu." Her gaze was clear, she was smart and straightforward, with no ill-will, and she liked Nangong Lingyan too.

"So you're Ah Jiu, sister!" Nangong Lingyan exclaimed excitedly, "No wonder my brother praised you to the skies. I liked you the moment I saw you, and I believe our parents will like you too once they meet you. Come on, Ah Jiu; our parents and Sister Ling Yao have been waiting for you for a long time!" She said, taking Yang Mengchen's arm and striding forward.

After instructing Hai Tang to invite Long Jingxi and Min Luozhan to come over, and indirectly letting her brothers know not to wait for her, Yang Mengchen then followed Nangong Lingyan to the Drunken Immortal Tavern.

Nangong Lingfei let out a sigh of relief, greeted the others to join him, and gestured Leng Xiao to invite the Eight Brothers of the Yang family.

Seeing Ah Jiu surrounded by others, Long Xuanmo followed silently behind, his eyes dark and brooding—his mood extremely gloomy and jealous.

Was it his fate not only to guard against men getting close to Ah Jiu but now women too? Why was his life so tragic?

Casting a sympathetic glance at Long Xuanmo, Sister Jin and Mo Yun sighed inwardly.

Prince, you're on your own.

It was mealtime, and the Drunken Immortal Tavern was full, but the guests were quietly enjoying their meals without any loud noises. The staff were all smiling as they attended to the guests. Nangong Lingfei requested the training program from Yang Mengchen and ordered Shopkeeper Lin to train the new staff strictly according to the protocol.

Seeing the group come in, Shopkeeper Lin and Shopkeeper Zhao, who was in charge of the tavern, hurried over to greet them respectfully (Nangong Lingfei had asked Shopkeeper Lin to supervise temporarily). Before Shopkeeper Lin could say anything, Nangong Lingyan told them to carry on with their work as she led the guests to the private room on the third floor reserved for Nangong Lingfei.

Seeing his own young master did not object, Shopkeeper Lin and Shopkeeper Zhao promptly took their leave upon command.

In the private room.

Nangong Yelin slowly savored his tea, wearing a white jade crown, his face square and scholarly, his eyes bright and gentle, and dressed in a dark cyan robe with silver edges, emanating an imposing aura.

Next to him, Lady Nangong was whispering to her younger daughter, Nangong Ling Yao, her face as full as the moon, features beautifully delicate, a green Snow Fragrant Jade Hairpin adorning her Flying Fairy Bun, and wearing a precious blue garment embroidered with tiny orchid patterns, appearing graceful and dignified.

While Nangong Ling Yao had a delicate, flawless face with skin so tender it could break at a touch, and exquisite features,

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"So you're the ninth sister!" exclaimed Nangong Ling Yan, excited, "No wonder brother praised you to the skies; I liked you the moment I saw you, and I believe our parents will too once they meet you. Come, Ninth sister, father, mother, and the fifth sister have been waiting for you for a long time!" She took Yang Mengchen by the hand and strode forward.

After instructing Hai Tang to invite Long Jingxi and her husband Min Luozhan, and to inform her brothers not to wait for her, Yang Mengchen followed Nangong Ling Yan to the Drunken Immortal Tavern.

Nangong Lingfei silently breathed a sigh of relief. While inviting the others to accompany him, he gestured for Leng Xiao to invite the Eight Brothers of the Yang family.

Seeing both sides of Ah Jiu taken by others, Long Xuanmo silently followed behind, his eyes dark and gloomy, feeling extremely depressed and jealous.

Did he not only have to guard against men approaching Ah Jiu, but also against women? Why was his fate so miserable?

Casting a sympathetic glance at Long Xuanmo, Sister Jin and Mo Yun sighed inwardly.

Prince, you'd better pray for more blessings.

It was mealtime, and the Drunken Immortal Tavern was packed, yet the customers were quietly enjoying their meals without any loud chatter. The staff, all with smiles on their faces, cordially waited on the guests. Nangong Lingfei asked Yang Mengchen for a training manual and instructed Shopkeeper Lin to rigorously train the new staff according to the manual.

Seeing the group enter, Shopkeeper Lin and Shopkeeper Zhao, who was in charge of the establishment, hurriedly came forward to pay their respects (Nangong Lingfei had Shopkeeper Lin temporarily supervise). Before Shopkeeper Lin could say anything, Nangong Ling Yan told them to go attend to their work as she led the guests to Nangong Lingfei's private room on the third floor.

Seeing his own young master did not object, Shopkeeper Lin and Shopkeeper Zhao promptly took their leave upon command.

In the private room.

Nangong Yelin slowly savored his tea, wearing a white jade crown, his face square and scholarly, his eyes bright and gentle, and dressed in a dark cyan robe with silver edges, emanating an imposing aura.

Next to him, Lady Nangong was whispering to her younger daughter, Nangong Ling Yao, her face as full as the moon, features beautifully delicate, a green Snow Fragrant Jade Hairpin adorning her Flying Fairy Bun, and wearing a precious blue garment embroidered with tiny orchid patterns, appearing graceful and dignified.

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