Chapter 391 The Higher You Climb, The Harder You Fall
The old man salutes like this, do you still want to eat this meal?
Jun Yanan glanced at Duan Hongyan and said expressionlessly.
But just this casual glance made Duan Hongyan's heart flutter.
She didn't know why she misjudged her and actually fell in love with Jun Yanxi. Maybe because he was the prince at the time, she thought he would ascend to the dragon throne, right?
But now it seems that the domineering and arrogant Jun Yan'an is much more handsome than the smooth-talking Jun Yanxi!
"The prince has already spoken, why are you still standing there? This is a family banquet, there is no need to give gifts, just sit down!"
Prime Minister Duan glared at Mrs. Duan meaningfully. He originally told Duan Hongyan not to come out to meet the guests.
After all, with so many things happening, how could Prime Minister Duan not know who Duan Qingyao hated the most?
But he didn't expect Duan Hongyan to disobey his order and sneak out.
Fortunately, Princess An didn't say anything more, and the prince didn't attack either, so Prime Minister Duan just turned a blind eye.
"Today is really a good day. I didn't expect the whole family to sit together. It feels like a Chinese New Year!" Website m.
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In order to avoid a cold scene, Mrs. Duan deliberately kept silent.
But these words spoke to Prime Minister Duan's heart.
Now he is putting down his dignity and trying every possible means, isn't it just to find the daughter who flew to the high branches and to curry favor with the prince's son-in-law?
"Yes! It's a rare day to get together, why don't we have a drink!"
Seeing that Duan Hongyan and Mrs. Duan had raised their cups, Duan Qingyao remained motionless.
"Reunion? Now that my mother is still dead and Qingyang is forced to leave home, how can there be reunion?"
Duan Qingyao's voice was very soft, but very cold.
It was like a thorn across Prime Minister Duan's throat.
"Yes, we still need Qingyang! Didn't Qingyang go to learn his skills? When he returns from his studies, he can serve the imperial court! When the time comes, I hope that the prince will give you more support!"
Prime Minister Duan is indeed an old fox, pretending to be confused while pretending to understand.
I didn’t feel ashamed at all, and when I looked back, I acted like a loving father!
Jun Yanan is not stupid, he has eyes and can see.
If Prime Minister Duan really felt sorry for Qingyang, how could he let the two siblings live in that dilapidated courtyard?
He has not forgotten that when Qing Yang came to the palace for the first time, his body was covered with injuries and he didn't even have the strength to walk!
"Prime Minister, there is no need to be so polite. I have a brother-in-law like Qingyang, and it is my duty to take care of him!"
Jun Yanan deliberately emphasized the word "one".
Even the casual Duan Qingyao heard it clearly, not to mention the people at the dinner table who were eyeing the prince covetously!
Although Duan Qingyao didn't say anything, her heart felt as sweet as drinking honey.
Jun Yan'an said that Qingyang is his only brother-in-law, which means that he doesn't care about Brother Bao or the child in Mrs. Duan's belly at all!
This sentence may seem light, but it carries a lot of weight!
Prime Minister Duan naturally understood what was going on behind the scenes, but what else could he do?
Whom the prince treats well and whom he treats as relatives are all matters decided by the prince himself. Can he still control it?
But Mrs. Duan couldn't keep her face off.
She prepared such a table of food with good intentions and was always careful and smiling.
But in the end, they put their hot faces against other people's cold buttocks. They didn't take a fancy to you at all, let alone treat you as a family member!
"Ugh!"
Mrs. Duan suddenly picked up the handkerchief embroidered with peonies and covered her mouth.
"Mom, what's wrong with you?"
Duan Hongyan hurriedly put down her chopsticks. Now, in this house, the only person who can think about her wholeheartedly is her mother.
Ever since Duan Qingyao flew to a high branch and became a joke, his father seemed to have changed. He no longer loved himself as much as before, let alone smiled at him!
She felt like a useless chess piece, thrown into a corner by the Prime Minister, and no one cared about her.
"When I smell the fishy smell, I feel sick in my stomach!"
Mrs. Duan's voice was neither loud nor quiet, just enough for everyone at the table to hear.
"Prince An, Princess An, please be patient. I'm sorry to be with you! I guess Master Kongyun will be here soon. I'll go take care of it!"
Prime Minister Duan nodded, rather than causing trouble for Duan Qingyao here, it would be better to leave.
"Hong Yan, come here!"
Duan Hongyan was still sitting on the table in a daze. To be precise, she finally met Prince An, and she didn't want to leave so easily.
Her mother told her that she would be able to meet Prince An, so she dressed up specially, put on her favorite clothes, and even applied makeup carefully.
"Why don't you go with your mother?"
Duan Hongyan's butt seemed to be stuck to the stool, motionless.
Duan Qingyao pretended that he didn't hear or see him and just kept eating.
Jun Yan'an also turned a blind eye and put a chopstick of ribs into Duan Qingyao's bowl, "Eat more, you are too thin!"
This scene stung Duan Hongyan's eyes, and she felt so wronged that tears welled up in her eyes.
Originally, everything should belong to her!
Princess An's position and Prince An's favor should belong to her alone!
Prime Minister Duan saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart!
He had already said that Duan Hongyan would not come out to meet guests without his permission.
Taking advantage of the fact that the disaster had not yet occurred, Prime Minister Duan grimaced and said sternly: "Hongyan, go take care of your mother quickly!"
"yes!"
Duan Hongyan only felt that she was an embarrassing existence here, Jun Yanan didn't even look at her, and even her own father began to dislike her.
You know, she used to be the pride of Prime Minister Duan. No matter where he went, he wanted to take her with him!
Mrs. Duan even joked at the time that if she could bring her female family members to court, Prime Minister Duan would definitely bring Duan Hongyan to court without hesitation!
But now?
How high she was praised back then, now she feels so hurt when she falls.
Duan Hongyan stood up in embarrassment, lowered her head and turned to leave.
"This child has been spoiled by the old minister and does not know etiquette. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Prime Minister Duan smiled along with him.
"snort!"
Jun Yanan snorted lightly, not knowing whether he agreed with the first half or the second half.
As soon as Duan Hongyan turned around, tears fell uncontrollably.
Even if others embarrass her, why would her father still rub salt into her wounds?