Transmigration: The Little Chef Calls The Shots

Chapter 2246: Little Bun Romance 01_8

After repeatedly giving instructions for a good while, Xia Ke finally continued into the city.

He Lianyu had been following behind all along, and even when Xia Ke spent quite a while talking to the little beggars, he just quietly waited without a word of urging.

The two chatted idly as they walked, and soon arrived at the gate of Xia Mansion.

With He Lianyu around, Xia Ke couldn’t just swagger in through the gate alongside him; she had to sneak in through the back door.

"Alright, this is Xia Mansion, excuse my poor manners, but I won’t go in with you."

Standing still, Xia Ke pointed at the gate and said to him, "I heard that Xia Zheng and Princess Pingxi have been traveling recently and don’t know if they’ve returned. So, I can’t be sure if they are home. Whether you can meet them or not, depends on your luck."

Before coming here, He Lianyu had already inquired about Xia Zheng and Lin Yuan, and naturally knew that they were still traveling and hadn’t returned. But it didn’t matter, as there were still their two sons at home; delivering the letter to them should count as completing the task!

"Thank you, Young Master Xia, for your help."

He Lianyu cupped his fist in thanks, and Xia Ke couldn’t help but twitch her mouth: "I say, Young Master Helian, all along the way you’ve been calling me Young Master Xia, but I’m just a little beggar, you don’t need to call me that, just call me little beggar."

After saying this, without waiting for He Lianyu to say anything else, Xia Ke waved her hand and turned away.

Watching her back, He Lianyu curled his lips, having a feeling that he would meet her again in the future.

At the gate of Xia Mansion, there were two young servants on guard, and when they saw He Lianyu’s card, they were momentarily stunned.

Xiliang?

Although their master was quite formidable, guests truly from Xiliang were rare.

The two didn’t dare to neglect and quickly led He Lianyu inside.

Currently, the ones managing Xia Mansion are Xia Zhen and Madam Tian Hui. Upon hearing from the servants that someone from Xiliang came to see Lin Yuan, they promptly had the guest brought in.

"How should I address this gentleman?"

Although already a mother of two, seeing the handsome He Lianyu, Tian Hui couldn’t help but be a little overwhelmed by his demeanor and charm.

However, her first thought was how wonderful it would be if she could keep him as her niece’s husband.

Tian Hui had two sons, and after a fortune-teller said she would still have sons even if she had another child, she gave up on having a third.

Without a daughter of her own, Tian Hui doted on her only niece, Xia Ke, more than Lin Yuan, the biological mother. Although Xia Ke was only twelve and far from the age of marriage, she was already secretly looking for suitable young talents in the capital.

Seemingly sensing Tian Hui’s unusual enthusiasm, He Lianyu was momentarily at a loss. He cupped his fists and said, "He Lianyu from Xiliang greets Madam Xia, wishing the Madam well."

He turned out to be from Xiliang indeed!

Upon hearing the surname He Lian, Tian Hui suddenly recalled the Crown Prince of Xiliang, He Lienuo, whom she met over ten years ago. Although nearly two decades had passed, the exceptionally luxurious and extravagant adornment of He Lienuo was still vivid in her memory.

With this thought, she couldn’t help but chuckle: "Is Young Master Helian a member of the Xiliang Royal Family? How is your Prince Xiliang these days?"

He Lianyu had already learned about the old affairs that happened over a decade ago before coming here, so he wasn’t surprised by Tian Hui’s acquaintance with Prince Xiliang.

"Brother Wang is in excellent health, and upon hearing that I am visiting Dayong, he instructed me to definitely come to Xia Mansion to greet the Commandery Prince and Princess on his behalf."

Brother Wang?

Upon hearing these words, Tian Hui was somewhat taken aback, initially thinking that the gentleman before her was merely a member of the Xiliang Royal Family. Unexpectedly, he was actually a brother to Prince Xiliang, making him a prince?

Although, his age didn’t seem to match; when He Lienuo came back then, it was to arrange a marriage for his fourth brother. If he were truly his brother, he wouldn’t still be in his early twenties now.

"Oh, so the gentleman is a Xiliang Prince, my apologies, my apologies."

Tian Hui adopted a more serious expression, and no longer dared to think of making He Lianyu her niece’s husband.

Yet, the man is a prince, if truly married to Xia Ke, she might have to go to Xiliang with him! She couldn’t bear for her little Keke to suffer in Xiliang!

He Lianyu hastily said, "Madam, you are too kind. My father is He Lianyi, the Duke of Xiliang, not the former prince, so I am only a cousin to Prince Xiliang, not a prince myself."

Oh, so he is the son of Duke He Lianyi!

Due to Xia Zhen’s relationship, Tian Hui was quite familiar with the interpersonal relations within the Xiliang Royal Family. Upon hearing his words, she couldn’t help but ask: "So your father is Duke He Lianyi! Is your mother the renowned matchmaker Little Peach of Xiliang? I’ve heard your mother is quite amazing, even arranging marriages for princesses and princes! Oh right, do you already have a betrothal? Your mother must have chosen the best girl for you!"

Gossiping is inherent in women, and realizing that he was not truly a prince, Tian Hui’s thoughts of him becoming her niece’s husband were rekindled.

Evidently, He Lianyu didn’t expect his mother’s reputation to have reached Dayong, and was a bit conflicted but couldn’t refuse the elder’s inquiry. He braced himself and replied, "Indeed, Mother has sought out some, but Yu has no intention of starting a family for now, so..."

"I understand, I understand."

Tian Hui couldn’t help but laugh. What he really meant was that he hadn’t found a girl he liked!

What a cute young man blushing while speaking, if he were with Xia Ke, she wouldn’t have to worry about Xia Ke being bullied!