Ye Qichi followed Xiao Jinxing, who had just attended the morning court, to the Minister Mansion.
The two of them sat in the carriage, with Ye Qichi holding the child.
This child was truly a divine treasure.
Perhaps having really seen too much turmoil in Yuzhou City, the child barely cried unless it was something she really couldn’t endure. She ate and slept without any fuss, very well-behaved. When awake, she would just look around with her big round eyes, not noisy at all, and would occasionally smile happily at the adults.
Her smile made Ye Qichi’s heart melt.
She probably understood now, the feelings of being a parent.
She spent the journey teasing the child, amidst laughter and joy.
Xiao Jinxing was frowning all the way.
As if he was from a different world.
"What is her name?" Xiao Jinxing finally couldn’t hold back and asked.
This was also after hearing Ye Qichi calling her a somewhat odd name repeatedly.
"Anqi." Ye Qichi didn’t even look at Xiao Jinxing as she responded, "I just named her yesterday."
"Such a bizarre name." Xiao Jinxing dismissed it scornfully.
Ye Qichi rolled her eyes.
This fashionable and sophisticated name, you all wouldn’t understand.
Ye Qichi added, "Ye Anqi."
Xiao Jinxing looked at Ye Qichi coldly.
Initially, he just disliked the name "Anqi."
Now hearing the child’s surname, his face darkened.
Ye Qichi could also feel the emotions of Xiao Jinxing and finally directed her gaze towards him, "Sending her back to the Minister Mansion, of course she should bear my father’s surname. You’re not the one raising her."
Xiao Jinxing turned away.
He probably felt he had no grounds for objection himself.
Though he felt displeased, he said nothing.
Of course, Ye Qichi did not particularly care about Xiao Jinxing’s emotions.
It’s just that his sullen expression made the atmosphere quite oppressive, so she explained a bit.
He could listen if he wanted to.
If not, it didn’t matter.
In the carriage, again there were only the sounds of laughter from Ye Qichi and Anqi.
Xiao Jinxing no longer focused on them, but his peripheral vision still unintentionally watched them.
He couldn’t understand.
How could Ye Qichi be so spirited all day.
All the way, amid the noise and commotion, they finally reached the Minister Mansion.
Since a message had been sent in advance about their arrival,
Ye Zhengde was already waiting at the gate with Qin Mengxi and Ye Yunan for quite some time. Seeing them arrive, Ye Zhengde hurriedly stepped forward, greeting Xiao Jinxing, "This humble official greets the Prince, Princess."
Qin Mengxi and Ye Yunan naturally followed suit in greeting.
"In our home, father-in-law need not be so formal," Xiao Jinxing stepped down from the carriage.
"Yes," Ye Zhengde stood up.
Then, inevitably, his gaze fell on Ye Qichi and the child she was holding.
"Father, mother," Ye Qichi called out to them.
Ye Zhengde and Qin Mengxi promptly responded.
Then they welcomed them into the Minister Mansion.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries,
Ye Qichi took the initiative to speak, "Father, mother, for many reasons, the Prince and I cannot raise this child, so we ask you to take care of her."
"Princess is too polite," Ye Zhengde quickly said, "Raising a child is not a difficult task, father will definitely take good care of her."
"Thank you, father," Ye Qichi expressed her gratitude.
"You must be tired from the journey, would the Prince and Princess like to go to your room and rest a bit?"
"We will not stay overnight today," Xiao Jinxing said bluntly, "After tomorrow’s morning court, the Emperor wishes to see me alone, I need to go back and prepare."
"Indeed, indeed," Ye Zhengde quickly refrained from saying more.
He was also immensely relieved.
In the past, he never thought the Prince would accomplish much. The reason he allowed Ye Qichi to marry the Prince was only a political marriage. Of course, it could not be said that he gained any benefits from marrying his daughter to the Prince, it was just impossible to refuse.
In just over a year, Xiao Jinxing had risen to power. Today, in front of his ministers, the Emperor had praised Xiao Jinxing in front of all civil and military officials, a glorious moment indeed.
Even surpassing the Crown Prince and the King of Chu.
Ye Zhengde dared not think further.
Ye Qichi turned to Xiao Jinxing and said, "There are many things to take care of with the child, I’ll discuss them alone with my mother. Prince, you can talk with my father. After everything is settled, we will leave together."
Xiao Jinxing nodded slightly.
Ye Qichi then took the child and went with Qin Mengxi to her courtyard.
Entering the courtyard,
Qin Mengxi could no longer control the anguish of longing, she quickly embraced Ye Qichi, "Qi’er, how have you been during this time? I heard you were punished by the Empress, I heard you were assassinated in the Imperial Palace, and I heard you went to Yuzhou City, your life and death unknown... Mother was really worried to death."