Chapter 408: Martial Scholar

408. Chapter 408 Martial Scholar

"Exactly."

Shi Lin agreed, saying.

Xiao Shitou and the others all nodded, indicating they understood.

After dinner.

Qiao Sheng and the others didn't return to their own courtyards, but sat in the living room and started chatting.

Shiqi's daughter Shiying is now a little over three years old, wearing a red dress, with two little braids on her head, her chubby face, and she looks incredibly cute.

Jinyue taught her to call Qiao Sheng "Third Aunt."

She called it out clearly, and even let her be held.

She still liked Qiao Sheng as before.

Qiao Sheng also liked Shiying quite a bit.

But she didn't hold her for long.

Shi Lin then took her in his arms, saying he wanted to hold Shiying, but actually he was afraid Qiao Sheng had gotten used to holding her, and that the little girl would always be held by him.

He hadn't been with Qiao Sheng for long, so how could he let anyone else take his place?

Shiqi and the others didn't know.

Qiao Sheng saw through it, and couldn't help feeling a mix of amusement and helplessness.

The next morning.

Xiao Shitou and the others, after breakfast, were unwilling to go study; they were undoubtedly worried that Qiao Sheng might disappear again when they returned.

Qiao Sheng repeatedly assured them.

Shi Lin said he wouldn't go anywhere today, just stay by Qiao Sheng's side.

Only then did they feel at ease to go to the Imperial Academy.

They rode in a carriage.

Qiao Sheng and the others headed straight for Cheng Xianglan's embroidery workshop; they hadn't known where her workshop was before, but after asking Xiao Shitou they found out.

After three quarters of an hour.

Qiao Sheng and the others arrived at Lanxiang Embroidery Workshop.

Compared to before.

Cheng Xianglan's workshop in the Imperial Capital is much smaller, and its business is average.

When Qiao Sheng and the others entered, there were only two women buying things in the shop.

The shop's shopkeeper and assistants were all newly hired.

Therefore.

They didn't know Qiao Sheng, nor did they know Shi Lin.

The assistant was attending to the two women.

The shopkeeper then came over to greet Qiao Sheng and the others.

"Esteemed guests, are you here to buy fabric, purchase clothing, or order custom garments? Though our shop may look small, our craftsmanship is quite good…"

Qiao Sheng replied plainly: "We are friends of your owner, and we came to see her…"

Upon learning that Qiao Sheng and the others are Cheng Xianglan's friends.

The shopkeeper asked their names, told them to wait a moment, and hurried inside to report.

Back courtyard.

Cheng Xianglan was at that moment sitting and chatting with the hired Tou Niangs.

She suddenly heard Qiao Sheng and Shi Lin coming to find her.

Cheng Xianglan stood up excitedly, straightened herself, and hurried out.

"Qiao Sheng, Shi Lin…"

When Cheng Xianglan stepped outside and saw them, she called out.

"Sister Xianglan."

Qiao Sheng smiled faintly and called, and Shi Lin followed, "Sister Xianglan."

Cheng Xianglan replied and beckoned them to the back courtyard's living room.

She invited them to sit.

Cheng Xianglan personally brewed the tea.

When the tea was ready, she brought it over.

Cheng Xianglan sat down and started chatting with Qiao Sheng: "Qiao Sheng, when did you return?"

"Yesterday afternoon."

Qiao Sheng said with a smile.

Cheng Xianglan opened her mouth and said: "When I heard earlier that you had an accident, both Jin Yu and I were very worried about you, but I always believed that a fortunate person has heavenly favor. The facts have proved my thought correct; look, you're back here all fine now."

"Hmm."

Qiao Sheng nodded.

They chatted a few more sentences.

Qiao Sheng asked Cheng Jinyu: "Sister Xianglan, how is Jin Yu now?"

It's been a while since we last saw each other.

He is probably taller now.

Cheng Xianglan spoke about her son with a smile on her face: "Besides being very worried about you, Jin Yu is otherwise doing well. He's not good at studies, but his martial skills are decent; he has already passed the Martial Scholar exam."