The King's Enchanting

She is at the right age now; if she waits any longer, having a child will become difficult.

She was still hesitating about how to explain to Yu Zexiao when she heard Shen Lanxiao’s voice from the living room downstairs: "Take this bowl of tea out; the guest wants to drink it."

Is there a guest? She was just about to ask who had come when Chen Qinruo’s tinkling laugh echoed from downstairs: "Brother Yu, Aunt, your tea is delicious! What kind of tea is this?"

Yu Zexiao did not reply, but instead, Shen Lanxiao smiled: "This is fresh fruit tea, with a base of British black tea. It’s not anything fancy; you can make it at home too."

"It’s really good! I’ll definitely make some when I get home."

The girl’s voice was lively and crisp, making people feel good just hearing it.

However, that lively voice stopped the moment Jian Anning stepped into the living room. It was as if the previous joy came to an abrupt halt, and she was an unwelcome visitor.

"Sister Jian." Chen Qinruo quickly smiled at her and winked, "Sorry to disturb you today. But I arranged with Brother Yu yesterday to have him help me with my music today."

She continued to smile, "Sister Jian, the tea at your house is truly delicious! I always thought tea was something bitter, but I didn’t expect it could be steeped like this. Aunt Yu is really amazing!"

Shen Lanxiao, who always supported her and got very tense whenever an unmarried young woman appeared within a hundred meters of Yu Zexiao, was now smiling widely: "It’s nothing. If you like it, I’ll give you some tea leaves to take home and brew yourself."

"Oh, can I really? That’s too kind of you! Thank you, Aunt Yu!"

Chen Qinruo was all smiles, while Yu Zexiao remained silent. Watching this scene, Jian Anning felt uneasy. Could it be that because she refused to get married and didn’t want to have children with him first, the Yu Family now didn’t want to maintain a good relationship with her?

Thinking about it, Jian Anning felt a bit uncomfortable. However, she knew that having delayed their son for so many years, she wouldn’t show kindness either if she were the parents.

The Yu Family tolerating her until now was already very considerate.

"Zexiao, weren’t you going to practice piano?" She looked at Yu Zexiao, and he nodded: "Mom, we’ll head to the music room first."

"Okay." Shen Lanxiao smiled, not forgetting to glance at Chen Qinruo: "Qinruo, don’t go back for lunch; stay and eat with us! Auntie has arranged a delicious meal today!"

"Really? Thank you, Auntie." Chen Qinruo beamed.

Jian Anning felt even more uncomfortable, though she said nothing. The three of them went to the music room, and Chen Qinruo was rather well-behaved, not deliberately grabbing Yu Zexiao’s attention and earnestly studying the new piece during the lesson.

In the face of a "suspected" rival, Jian Anning couldn’t afford to show weakness either. She cheerfully approached: "Qinruo, would you like something to drink? Have you had breakfast? Should I order some snacks?"

Chen Qinruo just smiled and shook her head: "Thank you, Sister Jian, I’m not hungry now. I have to save room for Aunt Yu’s big meal!