Chapter 584: Chu Yihan Didn’t Stay
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“Alright, it’s troublesome for Lord Liang. Yingxue, see Lord Liang out of the residence,” Su Qingzhi gestured and instructed.
Su Yingxue escorted Liang Jin out.
After a day’s hustle and bustle, the sky had turned dark.
Once Su Yingxue returned from seeing him off, she immediately ordered the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Addressing everyone in the hall, she declared, “Today is both a family banquet and a quest for justice for my sister. Now, let’s all sit down as a family and enjoy a good meal. Grandfather, don’t you agree?”
She skipped over to Su Qingzhi, smiling brightly.
Though Su Qingzhi still harbored many worries, seeing Su Yingxue’s radiant smile dispelled them all. He chuckled lightly, stroking his beard. “Yingxue is right. Today is indeed a family banquet. Now that we’re all here, let’s feast!” “Yes, grandfather!”
Everyone responded eagerly, with no objections.
However, there’s always someone who dampens the mood.
Su Xinlan glanced at Chu Yihan, still seated beside Su Qingzhi, and teased, “Ninth Prince must feel out of place tonight, having a family banquet at the Su family!”
Her words dripped with sarcasm.
Chu Yihan wasn’t a member of the Su family. Originally, he had some distant relation due to being Chu Xiaotian’s imperial uncle.
Now, with Su Han breaking ties with Chu Xiaotian, Chu Yihan’s relationship with the family felt awkward.
Quite awkward indeed.
Mo Qi felt sorry for his master. If they went through with this meal, his master’s dignity would take a heavy blow.
No one dared to remain seated.
Even Su Han, despite her injuries, stood up and respectfully bowed to Chu Yihan. “Please forgive me, Your Highness. If you don’t mind, please stay for dinner and allow us to express our gratitude.”
“Han’er is correct. Your Highness has honored our mansion. Allow me to toast to you,” Su Qingzhi insisted, urging Chu Yihan to stay.
Su Dingwei also chimed in, “Please allow me to offer a toast to Your Highness as well, for your timely assistance!”
From the corner, Su Dingheng, who had been silent for most of the day, spoke weakly, “Your Highness, if you’re not in a hurry, perhaps you could join us for dinner before departing?”
Since everyone was already trying to persuade him to stay and show gratitude, his additional comment didn’t seem out of place.
Most importantly, he felt that… Chu Yihan didn’t want to leave.
And Su Yingxue didn’t want him to leave either.
She felt that way, but she kept silent.
Firstly, she wasn’t in a position to make decisions in front of her grandfather.
Secondly, she felt she had already burdened Chu Yihan too much that day and didn’t want him to endure anymore.
When Chu Yihan glanced at Su Yingxue, there was a hint of reluctance in his eyes.
But he quickly averted his gaze and addressed Su Qingzhi coldly. “I have matters to attend to.”
“This…” Su Qingzhi was taken aback.
Chu Yihan had been in the mansion all day, yet he declined their hospitality and was about to leave.
However, neither Su Dingwei nor Su Dingheng dared to stop him.
Su Han remained silent.
Only Su Yingxue had the power to change Chu Yihan’s decision.
Chu Yihan wasn’t good at explanations, so he left after saying his piece.
Mo Qi noticed Su Yingxue standing there in a daze. As he passed by her, he intentionally stepped heavily.
Su Yingxue quickly snapped out of it. “Grandfather, I’ll see Your Highness off!”
Before Su Qingzhi could respond, she dashed out.
After being composed all day, her hurried steps made her seem like a girl her age.
Su Qingzhi’s frown deepened..