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Xiao Jinyan looked down at Shen Chuwei standing at the study room doorway, hesitating to enter, and asked with confusion, "What’s wrong?"

On her tiptoes, Shen Chuwei leaned close to his ear and whispered, "I’m a bit nervous."

Xiao Jinyan felt it was a bit funny and replied in the same low volume, "What are you nervous about? You’ve never been afraid of the National Master before."

Upon hearing his words, Shen Chuwei knew that Xiao Jinyan insisted on treating her as the real Chuwei. The real Chuwei might not be afraid of her own father, but she, who was impersonating, was terrified.

However, that wasn’t what she was afraid of now.

"I’m afraid the National Master will make things difficult for you. There’s a saying, isn’t there? A mother-in-law grows fonder of her son-in-law the more she sees him, but a father-in-law becomes pickier the more he looks."

Xiao Jinyan suddenly realized, then nodded seriously, "Is that so? Then I’ll try my best."

Shen Chuwei: "..." You’re really nodding—

Just then, the firmly closed door suddenly opened from inside, startling Shen Chuwei. Could it be, could it be that the National Master heard them even though they were speaking so quietly?

After the door opened, Shen Chuwei saw no one at the entrance. She looked inside and saw the National Master sitting at the desk.

She exchanged a glance with Xiao Jinyan, acknowledging the National Master’s remarkable abilities.

With the door open, it was improper to continue whispering to each other.

Shen Chuwei tried to calm her nervous emotions and subconsciously pulled on Xiao Jinyan’s sleeve as they walked in.

Xiao Jinyan glanced down at the gesture from Chuwei and realized that she always liked to tug at his sleeve.

Shen Chuwei stood side by side with Xiao Jinyan in front of the desk. She secretly swallowed and uncharacteristically called out, "Father, he’s here."

Jun Moqing’s writing paused, and he slowly lifted his head to look at Chuwei. The word "father" sounded both familiar and a bit strange, as if because she had grown up, her voice was no longer the sweet and coquettish tone of her childhood.

Xiao Jinyan, born into the imperial family, valued etiquette above all else. However, at this moment, he wasn’t as composed as he appeared on the surface; after all, he was nervous about meeting his father-in-law.

He stepped forward to give his respects, "National Master."

Jun Moqing then shifted his gaze to the man beside Chuwei. With just one glance, he felt a sense of familiarity, reminiscent of Prince Xiao Jinyan from Daxia, whom Chuwei also loved to play with as a child.

Seeing the National Master looking at Xiao Jinyan, Shen Chuwei smiled and introduced, "Father, this is Xiao Jinyan. You should recognize him."

Jun Moqing’s cool gaze returned to Chuwei, "The man you hold dear in your heart, is it him?"

Shen Chuwei nodded shyly, "Yes, didn’t you ask me to bring him here to see you? I’ve brought him."

Jun Moqing’s eyes once again settled on Xiao Jinyan. Several years had passed, and his features were more refined, and he appeared much more mature than before.

"How did you deceive Chuwei into your hands?"

Shen Chuwei protested with feigned annoyance, "Father, what are you talking about? Am I that easy to deceive?"

Jun Moqing put down his pen and looked up at Chuwei, a man who judged by appearances was inevitably easy to deceive.

"Even the smartest people have moments of blindness."

Xiao Jinyan knew that the National Master was extremely affectionate and protective of his daughter, so it was normal to have some doubts.

"National Master, I have treated Chuwei sincerely with mutual affection and without any intention of deception," he claimed.

Shen Chuwei stole a glance at Xiao Jinyan, unsure whether the ’Chuwei’ he spoke of was Feng Wuyou or Shen Chuwei. It was so annoying!

Jun Moqing didn’t pay heed to Xiao Jinyan’s words. Whether they shared mutual affection or treated each other sincerely was yet to be verified.

"Is Chuwei’s disappearance related to you?"

Xiao Jinyan looked down and nodded, "I am not aware of it."

Jun Moqing asked further, "Then how did Chuwei end up with you after her disappearance?"

"This..." Xiao Jinyan was at a loss for words for a moment, because he couldn’t remember.

Shen Chuwei looked at the National Master. Hadn’t he promised not to make things difficult for Xiao Jinyan? This series of probing questions was being difficult, wasn’t it?

She stepped forward to explain, "Father, he has lost his memory and can’t remember many things."

Jun Moqing watched his daughter fret with the same earnest expression she had as a child, always speaking in favor of Xiao Jinyan.

"Amnesia? Which memories are missing?"

Shen Chuwei sensed an opportunity. She took another step forward and earnestly recounted the story of Xiao Jinyan’s intermittent memory loss.

"Before, he just couldn’t remember things related to Nanzhao Country. Later, after leading troops into battle and encountering an assassin, he forgot everything. Then he would sporadically remember things about Nanzhao Country, like now, he only remembers things concerning Nanzhao Country."

Jun Moqing lifted his gaze to Xiao Jinyan thoughtfully upon hearing this.