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"Hmm," Yang Cheng'an's handsome face flushed as he nodded gently.
Shen Qiulan took over the conversation and said, "Princess Mingxin is a kind and virtuous girl, but we wanted to ask of your and the prince's wishes first."
Though their youngest son's happiness was important, it couldn't outshine Jiujiu's, after all, considering Prince Chen's special status. They couldn't help Jiujiu much and didn't want to cause her any trouble.
"Mother has met Princess Mingxin?" Yang Mengchen asked, barely containing his curiosity and emotions, having read his mother's mind.
Shen Qiulan glanced at her son, who was looking down, "After Youyou married Yanrou, your father noticed that Anan was often preoccupied. When asked, he said it was nothing, but your father was worried. He and I followed Anan to An City in secret and met Princess Mingxin, along with Prince Yu and his princess."