Chapter 889

Zhang Yan smiled. "Because Yanyi, you treat us as family."

Seeing Zhu Yanyi’s confused look, she explained, "Yanyi, you know where we come from. Our files are still with the Yan Department. Technically, Master Yan is our boss. We should call her 'Boss' or 'Young Master Yan.' But since we followed you, life has been so comfortable. Unknowingly, we became a family with you. So, you are our little sister. Our connection to the Yan Department is just on the surface. Besides, Master Yan said our lifelong mission is to protect you. You are our true leader. That’s why we only use polite titles for her."

Zhu Yanyi understood. "I see. But you think too much. I don’t think that deeply. Brother Yan is also family."

Zhang Yan glanced at her. "We know Master Yan is one of us, family. Yanyi, no need to rush to explain for him. Protecting your husband’s family before even marrying in is not a good habit."

Zhu Yanyi nearly choked on her saliva. "What do you mean 'protecting the husband’s family before marrying'? Don’t talk nonsense." She looked around nervously.

Zhang Yan laughed. "Yanyi, don’t feel guilty. We all see how Master Yan treats you. We know."

"How can you see it? We aren’t that obvious," Zhu Yanyi said. She didn’t think she and Yan Aohan had any overly intimate behavior.

"You aren’t too obvious. Even Uncle Shun Yao didn’t notice Master Yan’s feelings for you," Zhang Yan said with a smile. "But we’ve known Master Yan longer. As the Yanluo of the Capital, he never cared about any woman except his mother and sister. Everyone in the upper circles knows that except for the Old Madam and his sister, no one dares approach him. Though he doesn’t look cold, everyone knows he dislikes women with ulterior motives. Many noble daughters hate him for it."

Zhang Yan seemed to recall something. "When we got the order to protect you, we were curious. Master Yan never arranged security so carefully for anyone, especially a girl. You were young then, so we thought he just appreciated you. But over time, we noticed: whenever you were there, Master Yan’s eyes never left you for more than ten seconds. He looked at you every ten seconds, as if worried you’d get hurt."

Zhu Yanyi was slightly stunned. "It’s not that exaggerated, is it?"

"How is it not?" Zhang Yan looked serious. "Didn’t you notice our skills are very good? Normally, two bodyguards are enough. But for you, he sent six of us. We cover land, sea, and air. He wants to protect you completely."

Even without Zhang Yan saying it, Zhu Yanyi could feel Yan Aohan’s devotion. But hearing it now made it clearer. "He really arranged everything so thoroughly."