Chapter 107

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Yan Shuang'er smiled faintly and explained: "Actually, this matter was decided as early as two years ago. It's just that my second brother hasn't married yet, so my royal father felt there was no need to rush, and let us wait a bit longer.

However, this long wait actually lasted a full two years! Seeing that her second brother still showed no sign, Ouyang Qianqiu couldn't help but complain silently in her heart: "Hmph, with your second brother's appearance, who would ever look up to him..."

Of course, she didn't dare say such words out loud. Shangguan Xingyu beside her didn't speak, just sat there quietly in thought, as if pondering some important matter.

As for Yan An Yu, she had always been indifferent to such things. At this moment she was already full from food and drink, leisurely savoring the fragrant tea in her hand.

At this time, Ouyang Qianqiu, eager to show off before Yan An Yu, suddenly said: "Although Miss Shuang'er also enjoyed some food, after all most of it went into our bellies. So, this bill still needs to be settled. Shopkeeper, please calculate how much silver is needed in total?"

Hearing this, the shopkeeper's face showed an embarrassed expression, and he hurriedly waved his hands in reply: "Aiya, esteemed guest, you truly flatter our little shop. But to be honest, if our proprietor learns I took Miss Shuang'er's money, I'm afraid my monthly stipend this month will be deducted clean! This humble one still relies on this bit of wages to support my family, truly I dare not accept it!"

Just then, a nimble shop assistant quickly brought forward a basin of brightly colored, fruit-scented sliced fruit, and placed it steadily on the table. The shopkeeper smiled all over his face and said enthusiastically: "Honored guests, please enjoy this plate of sliced fruit slowly. After you finish your meal, you may leave on your own, no need for courtesy. This humble one still has affairs to handle, so I'll take my leave first." After speaking, the shopkeeper bowed slightly in salute, then turned and left in a hurry.

Ouyang Qianyu looked at the tempting plate of sliced fruit before her, but couldn't suppress the fire of gossip burning in her heart. She blinked her lively big eyes and asked Yan Shuang'er with a curious face: "Shuang'er little sister, quickly tell Elder Sister, who exactly is your mysterious fiancé? When will you let us friends also see his style?"

Hearing this, Yan Shuang'er's cheeks instantly flushed with a faint blush, she shyly lowered her head and said coquettishly: "Aiya, Elder Sister Qianyu, don't be so anxious! When there's a suitable opportunity, I'll naturally bring him to meet everyone."

Seeing Yan Shuang'er like this, Ouyang Qianyu didn't continue to ask, but in her heart already understood that there was probably no possibility of a romance developing between her brother and Yan Shuang'er. Fortunately, her brother now seemed to have another woman he fancied as a target. Thinking of this, Ouyang Qianyu couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Not long after, everyone, full from food and drink, rose from their seats one by one. They walked out of the Jiu Lou and came to the main street outside, only to see many ornately decorated carriages already waiting there.

Yan An Yu boarded her own carriage first, then headed toward the Imperial Palace at a gallop. Meanwhile, the Shangguan siblings and the Ouyang siblings returned together to the Yizhan, chatting and laughing along the way, the atmosphere very harmonious. Finally, Yan Shuang'er also rode her own carriage slowly toward An Wangfu.

Night fell, lamps were first lit, and the whole family sat around the dining table enjoying a sumptuous dinner. During the meal, the lively and cute Qianqian blinked her big eyes, curiously looking at the dignified and serene Yan Shuang'er beside her, and asked: "Third Elder Sister, do you have any special arrangements tomorrow? Hehehe, Qianqian can rest well tomorrow!"

Hearing this, Yan Shuang'er slightly furrowed her brows and thought for a moment, then said softly: "Hmm... for the time being there's no special plan. What's wrong, Qianqian, do you already have a good place in mind?"

Hearing Yan Shuang'er ask this, Qianqian excitedly clapped her hands and said with a beaming smile: "San Jie, on the way home today I learned that Bailu's new book will be launched tomorrow! How about we go take a look together tomorrow?"

Yan Shuang'er's lips curved slightly, and she gently nodded in agreement: "Alright, since Qianqian wants to go, San Jie will naturally accompany you." For this little sister's request, Yan Shuang'er had always been ready to grant any wish and doted on her excessively.

Early the next morning, sunlight filtered through thin clouds, scattering down onto the earth, draping the whole world in a layer of golden gauze. An exquisitely decorated carriage slowly drove out of the residence, heading toward the most famous Three Visits Shushi in the city. Inside the carriage, Yan Shuang'er and Qianqian sat side by side, the two sisters chatting and laughing all the way, very lively.

Not long after, the carriage stopped in front of the Three Visits Shushi. The two had just gotten off the carriage when they were stunned by the sight before them—only to see the entrance of the bookstore packed with people, bustling and crowded, very lively.

Looking closely, they discovered these people had all come for Bailu's new book. At this moment, the Shangguan siblings in the crowd caught Yan Shuang'er's attention. Only to see Shangguan Xingyan holding a book in his hand, preparing to walk toward the checkout counter to pay.

Seeing this, Yan Shuang'er moved with light steps and walked toward Shangguan Xingyan. Shangguan Xingyu had sharp eyes and immediately saw Yan Shuang'er and Qianqian coming, and hurriedly waved to greet them: "Shuang'er little sister, you're here to buy books too?"

Yan Shuang'er smiled faintly and nodded in reply: "Yes, Elder Sister Xingyu. My little sister heard that Bailu's new book is on sale today, and made a fuss insisting on coming to buy it, so I had to accompany her." Saying this, she turned and pulled Qianqian to her front, introducing: "Qianqian, this is Princess Shangguan Xingyu."

Qianqian hurriedly and obediently curtsied in salute, and sweetly called out: "Elder Sister Xingyu, hello!" Seeing the girl named Qianqian before her so well-behaved and clever, lovable, Shangguan Xingyu couldn't help but feel a surge of joy in her heart.

She smiled and said to Qianqian: "Aiya, so your name is Qianqian! What a pleasant name. Elder Sister likes you very much! Come, tell Elder Sister, what kind of book do you want to buy? Elder Sister will buy it for you!"

Only to see Qianqian blinking her pair of watery big eyes, looking up at the gentle and beautiful Shangguan Xingyu before her, and sweetly reply: "No need, thank you Elder Sister. Qianqian brought her own pocket money when she went out!"

Shangguan Xingyu, as the youngest child in the family, had no younger siblings to keep her company. Therefore, when she first saw Qianqian, she longed from the bottom of her heart to have such a cute little sister. At this moment, she truly wished she could immediately put Qianqian into a sack and abduct her home.

At this time, Shangguan Xingyan also walked over and enthusiastically greeted Shuang'er and Qianqian: "Miss Shuang'er, Qianqian, hello!" Shuang'er politely nodded in reply: "Young Master Shangguan, hello!" Qianqian beside her also hurriedly followed and called out: "Elder Brother, hello!"

Immediately afterward, Qianqian's gaze was attracted by a book Shangguan Xingyan was holding, and she asked curiously: "Elder Brother, is the book in your hand the latest published one?" Shangguan Xingyan smiled and nodded, replying: "That's right, this one is fresh out today. It's placed on that bookshelf ahead, many people are competing to buy it, if you go late, I'm afraid there won't be any left..."