Ye Xiaoxu persuaded him to stay.

This call of elder made Yan Yi's heart twitch. He didn't want to be her elder. He wanted to join hands with her for the rest of his life, but he didn't have such qualifications.

How much he wanted to tell her that he liked her, but it was of no use except frightening her. In her heart, she was never pretending to be herself.

Yan Yi forced a smile and said: "Miss, no matter where I am, I will bless you. I promise you, as long as you need me, I will be by your side. No matter when or what the situation is, I will arrive."

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"Uncle Yan, what happened? Why did you have to leave so suddenly? Can't you wait a few more days? At least, at least watch me get married!"

Ye Xiaoxu was puzzled. He was so strict and had no relatives. What was there to worry about? Why were you in such a hurry to leave now?

"Miss, I..."

Yan Yi is stupid and doesn't know how to explain.

Wen Wan saw her at the side and also advised: "Yes, Uncle Yan, Xiao Xu actually respects you very much. You have been by her side for so many years. Seeing her get married will make her a little happier."

There must be some hidden secret in this strict intention, Wen Wan thought to himself.

"I..." Yan Yi still didn't agree, looking hesitant.

"Uncle Yan, there is no one at home anymore, why are you leaving in such a hurry? Where can you go?"

Ye Xiaoxu asked.

Yan Yi pondered for a long time and said: "I am old and want to go back to Mengchen Mountain, my hometown, and spend the rest of my life by my master's grave."

"It's not a few days away, right? Uncle Yan, you definitely don't want to see Xiao Xu sad!" Wen Wan said.

Yan Yi had a lump in his throat: "Miss, will you really be sad if I leave?"

"Of course!" Ye Xiaoxu said innocently.

Wen Wan looked at Yan Yi and felt that his eyes clearly showed the affection between man and woman towards Ye Xiaoxu.

However, at this age... Wen Wan still couldn't accept it.

"Miss, I don't want to see you sad because of me. If Miss thinks that you will be happier if I watch you get married, I am willing to stay a few more days and watch you...get into the sedan chair."

The last sentence was a bit choked up.

Ye Xiaoxu didn't hear it, but Wen Wan paid attention.

"Uncle Yan, that's great. If you watch me get married, I will definitely be very happy!" Ye Xiaoxu smiled happily.

Yan Yi opened his clear eyes and stared at Ye Xiaoxu's excited look, not knowing whether he was happy or sad.

No matter what, as long as she is happy, isn't it just to see her happy in the first place? What more do you want now?

Wen Wan could sense that Yan Yi's feelings for Ye Xiaoxu were definitely unusual.

"Uncle Yan, actually, you can stay in Ye Mansion. You are already old. Even if you retire in Ye Mansion, I believe General Ye will agree. Why would you go back to Mengchen Mountain?"

Wen Wan tentatively said.

Yan Yi retracted his gaze from Ye Xiaoxu and said, "Probably, when people get old, they always like fallen leaves to return to their roots!"

"Uncle Yan is not old! I see that Uncle Yan's eyes are clear, and he looks like a young man!" Wen Wan said, pretending to be joking.

Yan Yi's face froze slightly, and Xu immediately said: "Princess, you really know how to joke. I'm already a lot older, so how can I still be a young man!"

Yan Yi's subtle expression did not escape Wen Wan's eyes.

She did have doubts before, but she couldn't believe it. Until Wen Qing's incident, she knew that there was a disguise skill at this time, which was not surprising.

Although Yan Yi's figure is not strong and a little thin, he is still tall and straight, and does not look like an old man.

Wen Wan smiled and said: "I'm not kidding! Uncle Yan, apart from the wrinkles on your face, you are actually very young and have a tall and straight figure. You don't look like an old man!"

Ye Xiaoxu only thought that Wen Wan was trying to make Yan Yi happy, and said, "Yes, Uncle Yan, actually you are still very young!"

Yan Yi was a little at a loss and forced a smile: "Even the lady is laughing at me like this. I really don't know what to say. I am just an old man. How can I compare with a young man?"

Ye Xiaoxu smiled and said: "Uncle Yan, no matter you are a young man or an old man, I am very grateful to you."

"Miss, you are serious. This is what I should do." When Yan Yi heard this, he felt happy and sad at the same time.

Fortunately, Ye Xiaoxu has feelings for him, but sadly, this feeling is not what he expected.

"Well, since Uncle Yan agreed to stay a few more days, Xiaoxu, you can happily be your bride!"

After Wen Wan finished speaking, he pulled Ye Xiaoxu into the house.

Yan Yi looked at Ye Xiaoxu's figure with lonely eyes.

After chatting, Wen Wan left. Ye Xiaoxu wanted to see him off, but Wen Wan said, "No, just let Uncle Yan see me off. You don't have to come out."

Then he walked out of the room and came to the yard. He saw Yan Yi standing under the tree in the yard. If it weren't for the full head of silver hair, the untimely attire, and the straight back, it would be possible for him to be a young man.

"Uncle Yan." Wen Wan walked up behind Yan Yi and called softly.

Yan Yi was caught off guard, turned around suddenly, and looked at Wen Wan blankly without losing the clear light in his eyes.

Immediately, he hurriedly withdrew his gaze, still with a kind smile on his face, and said: "Princess, are you leaving now?"

"Yes, please send me out."

Wen Wan said calmly.

"It should, it should." Yan Yi said hurriedly.

Then he led Wen Wan and Zhi Ji out of the yard.

Wen Wan pretended to be casual and asked: "Uncle Yan, Xiaoxu is getting married, will you feel sad?"

"How could it be? It's a happy event for Miss's family. I should be happy for Miss." There was still a touch of sadness in Yan Yi's tone.

"That's true, but you are Xiaoxu's elder. I thought you would be as reluctant as marrying your daughter!" Wen Wan smiled slightly.

"A young lady is a young lady. Even if she regards me as her elder, I dare not consider myself as her elder."

Yan Yi didn't like this kind of seniority. He originally chose to stay with Ye Xiaoxu in such an identity, but now he felt painful about such an identity.

Even if he leaves in the future, Ye Xiaoxu will never know his true identity, whether he is happy or sad.

"Uncle Yan, you are really respectful to Xiaoxu. In fact, you have always wanted to be Xiaoxu's elder, right?"

Wen Wanyou said.

When Yan Yi heard this, he immediately stopped, looked at Wen Wan, and said, "Princess, you can't say such nonsense! I didn't do anything to be sorry for the lady."

Wen Wan also looked at him steadily and said, "But you have thought about it, haven't you?"

Zhiji couldn't believe what she heard. Looking at Yan Yi's old face, she pulled Wen Wan's sleeve and said, "Miss, don't make such a joke. How could Uncle Yan..."

Wen Wan glanced at Zhi Ji briefly, then turned to Yan Yi and said, "You like her, don't you?"

"I..." Yan Yi's face turned pale and he said, "Princess, I respect you as the lady's friend. I can treat it as if I haven't said it before. In the future, please don't say such nonsense again. This is a good thing for the lady."

It also has a bad reputation.”

"Oh, is that really the case?"

Seeing that his expression was unnatural, Wen Wan became even more determined.

"Princess, not to mention that I am the young lady's personal guard. Moreover, I am still an old man. How dare I have such thoughts about the young lady?"

Yan Yi argued.

"You're lying, you're not an old man at all!" Wen Wan stared into Yan Yi's eyes and said confidently.

"You...what are you talking about!" Yan Yi was a little panicked.

Seeing this, Zhiji also said: "Miss, are you thinking too much? How could Uncle Yan not be an old man?"

Seeing the wrinkles on Yan Yi's face, Zhiji felt incredible.

Wen Wan looked determined and said: "Uncle Yan, no, I should call you Yan Yi. Do you want to admit it in front of me or in front of Xiao Xu?"

"I……"

Seeing that Wen Wan was so determined, Yan Yan felt panicked and said, "Princess, I have no enmity with you, why are you trying to embarrass me like this?"

Seeing that he still didn't want to admit it, Wen Wan took a step forward, put his hand behind Yan Yi's ear, and tore off the mask.

Yan Yi did not expect that Wen Wan would make such a sudden move, nor did he know that Wen Wan knew about the mask, so he took a step back in panic.

However, the mask on his face has been torn off by Wen Wan.

Wen Wan looked at the handsome young man's face underneath the mask, smiled slightly, and said, "What else do you have to say?"

Zhiji covered her mouth and looked at Yan Yi's face in disbelief. He was obviously so handsome, but his true appearance was hidden under this mask.

"Uncle Yan, you..." Zhiji was so shocked that she didn't know what to say.

Now that things have happened, Yan Yi has to admit it.

"Now that you already know, I can't hide it any longer."

Yan Yi's eyebrows were slightly twisted, with a somewhat melancholy temperament.

"I like Miss, but I just want to protect Miss by her side. I don't dare to have any inappropriate thoughts."

"Why are you disguising yourself?" Wen Wan asked.

"It's always inconvenient for young men to be around young ladies, and I don't want young ladies to be criticized," Yan Yi said.

Wen Wan lowered his head and thought about it. If he were a young man, General Ye would not easily let Yan Yi become Ye Xiaoxu's personal bodyguard!

"Have you known Xiaoxu before?" Wen Wan lowered his voice and asked.

Yan Yi's clear eyes seemed to be looking into the distance, slowly recalling.

Before meeting Yan Meng, Yan Yi's life was miserable. In order to survive, he could only often steal food on the street.

That day, when I was stealing something, I was discovered and chased for several streets. Yan Yi was caught by the shopkeeper and was beaten severely.
Chapter completed!