The King’s Enchanting
Chapter 452 - 458: The Empress Dowager’s Visit (4)

Chapter 452: Chapter 458: The Empress Dowager’s Visit (4)

Pushing open the door, the recently mopped floor gave the room a faintly moist and refreshing feel. The sheets and quilt cover were taut and neat, everything was very clean and bright. Shen Lanxiao’s gaze fell upon the bed, where she noticed that there was only one set of pillows and covers.

That proved that Yu Zexiao had indeed been sleeping alone. While other things might be fabricated, this kind of small detail was beyond her ability to tidy up.

Although Shen Lanxiao’s first impression of Jian Anning was quite favorable, a daughter-in-law, no matter how good, still needed careful scrutiny. However, if the girl was not the woman her son liked, but merely an assistant, then there was no need for her to investigate so thoroughly.

Still, she had to be sure.

After checking out Yu Zexiao’s house, Jian Anning took her back to the living room where they sat down again. No sooner had they settled in their seats than Shen Lanxiao suddenly asked, "Miss Jian, I have a question for you, I wonder if you’d mind answering it?"

Jian Anning faintly guessed what she wanted to ask, but was too embarrassed to say it outright, so she nodded, "Please ask."

Shen Lanxiao looked at her with keen interest, and asked straightforwardly, "Are you my son’s girlfriend?"

Jian Anning was taken aback, just about to answer, when Shen Lanxiao continued, "I know my son. Since he was young—let alone living with a girl outside for so long—even at home, he often disdained the caregivers and maids."

Shen Lanxiao went on, chuckling, "My son, indeed, is quite handsome and popular. But his character can be such a headache! His terrible temper shakes everyone’s head! It’s also our fault as parents; when he was young, we were too busy with work to discipline him. He always wanted to stir up some trouble to get our attention, to spend more time with him. As for my husband... you met him last time, he’s also quick-tempered, and when Zexiao caused trouble, he would often scold him. After going back and forth like this, once his personality was formed, we couldn’t control him anymore."

It was also lucky she had such a gentle temperament; otherwise, with two such explosive characters at home, big and small, the house would surely have been torn down when they made a scene!

"Zexiao has always been outstanding since he was young, never lacking for girls around him," Shen Lanxiao smiled and continued, "When he was little, we restricted him, telling him not to date early so it wouldn’t interfere with his studies. He was obedient and never led any of the girls on. But as he grew up, his nature didn’t change. He’s now twenty-eight years old, and not only is he not talking about marriage, he hasn’t even brought a serious girlfriend home. Usually, because of filming and releasing albums, he’s had fallouts with his father and often doesn’t come home. Even so, we have never heard of him having any romantic interest."

She suddenly paused, her gaze intense as she looked at her, "Miss Jian, you’re the only girl who has managed to stay by his side for several months. According to Yang Haoming, our Zexiao seems a bit different towards you. Miss Jian, are you our Xingxing’s girlfriend?"

Jian Anning was startled by her piercing words and quickly said, "Aunt Shen, I’m not, you’ve misunderstood."

Shen Lanxiao seemed not quite convinced, she chuckled again, her voice gentle, "Don’t worry."

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