Chapter 158: The Demon Lord Junzhu's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 157: Qi Yu Who Wins by Lying Flat

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

She said: "Unexpected, truly. This Su Momo appears on the surface to be a decent young lady, but who could have imagined she is merely all show and no substance! Xi Xi, you mustn't let this matter upset you any longer.

Rest assured, Mother guarantees to you — absolutely will not let your Eldest Brother go become a son-in-law living with their family! If it truly came to that, not only would he be bullied, I fear our entire extended clan would suffer calamity along with him!"

Upon hearing her mother's words, Qi Xi immediately nodded repeatedly in agreement: "Exactly so, it is precisely like this!"

An Ning pondered briefly, then said: "After this incident, when selecting matches for you in the future, I must keep my eyes wide open. Those of poor character, unworthy of our family's children — absolutely cannot let you go meet them, lest we waste precious time and only infuriate ourselves."

Hearing this, Qi Xi hurriedly chimed in again: "Mother speaks too truly! In fact, Elder Brother's age isn't all that great; there's no need to rush so anxiously to find him a wife. And besides, I already have a suitable candidate for a sister-in-law in mind!"

An Ning's interest was instantly piqued; with a face full of curiosity she pressed: "Oh? Is that so? Quickly tell Mother — which family's young lady has managed to catch my precious daughter's eye?"

Qi Xi said to her mother with a dead-serious face: "Mother, this matter you absolutely must not speak of outside! Once spoken, some things will likely become thorny. Mother, just set your mind at ease and entrust this matter to me; no need to worry yourself over it any further, and certainly don't go seeking out those demon-and-monster-like women for blind dates with Elder Brother!"

An Ning stood to the side listening; though her heart brimmed with curiosity, seeing Qi Xi so certain, she asked no further — merely smiled and let the two of them leave first. Thus, Qi Xi and Qi Yu slowly walked out of the Front Hall together.

Along the way, Qi Yu — who always loved to lie flat and never took things to heart — now felt everything was like a dream, utterly unreal. He muttered inwardly: This person was driven off by Qianqian; Mother was soothed by a few words from Younger Sister; and I, from start to finish, did absolutely nothing — yet the matter resolved itself just like that, easily and effortlessly.

Thinking of this, Qi Yu couldn't help but feel admiration for Qi Xi, while simultaneously unable to suppress his inner curiosity, he asked: "Xi Xi, that suitable sister-in-law candidate you mentioned just now — who exactly is it?"

Qi Xi mischievously blinked, grinning: "Aiya, what specific candidate? That was merely something I made up on the spot to fob off Mother. Brother, you absolutely must not let it slip!"

Qi Yu nodded helplessly: "Alright alright, I know — I definitely won't breathe a word." Just like that, the siblings quickly reached a tacit understanding.

Simultaneously, on the other side, Qianqian returned home and had long since tossed everything that happened in the Front Hall to the ninth heaven.

At this moment, Qianqian stood in place, brows slightly furrowed, sunk in deep thought. She pondered inwardly: "What exactly should I do?" Just as she was racking her brains, the matter Ai Jiao had entrusted to her suddenly flashed through her mind. So she hesitated no longer, and rushed hurriedly toward the courtyard where the Princess Consort resided.

The moment she stepped across the courtyard gate, Qianqian couldn't wait to call out loudly: "Mother~" Her voice clear and resounding, as if to wake the entire courtyard.

The Princess Consort heard the sound and looked over, seeing Qianqian come dashing over at a light jog; she couldn't help but ask in surprise: "What's wrong? How come you're back so early today?"

Qianqian stopped, panting, and after catching her breath a little said: "Is Father here? Qianqian has an urgent matter to find him!"

The Princess Consort smiled and replied: "Your father — right now he's in the Study. Why don't you go straight there and find him?"

Qianqian hurriedly nodded: "Okay, thanks Mother! I'm off to find Father then." Before the words even fell, she spun around like a gust of wind and ran toward the Study.

Before long, Qianqian arrived before the Study door. She lightly extended her hand, carefully pushing the door open. The hinge let out a faint "creak," exceptionally clear in the quiet Study.

Upon entering the Study, Qianqian saw at a glance An Wang sitting at the desk, intently reading a secret letter. She walked up on tiptoe, afraid of disturbing her father.

An Wang sensed someone approaching, slowly raised his head, saw it was Qianqian, and a kindly smile appeared on his face as he asked softly: "What is it, Qianqian?"

Only now did Qianqian collect herself and speak: "Father, it's like this. Qianqian graduated from the Shangshufang yesterday, and Ai Jiao also graduated successfully, same as me.

Ai Jiao especially wants to go to the military camp to temper himself, so… Father, could you help arrange for him to get in?" As she spoke, Qianqian gazed at An Wang full of anticipation.

An Wang frowned slightly upon hearing this, pondered a moment, then replied: "Arranging his entry isn't difficult, but the key lies in whether his father agrees to let him go.

This sort of matter, after all, still requires seeking the parents' opinion first." Hearing this, clever as Qianqian was, how could she not understand the implication? She hurriedly said: "Then Father, if Lord Ai agrees, you'll be able to send Ai Jiao into the residence, right?" An Wang smiled and nodded, signaling tacit consent.

Receiving the affirmative answer, Qianqian instantly beamed with joy, threw her arms around An Wang's arm, shaking it happily while cooing: "Father, you truly are the best father under heaven!" An Wang looked at his daughter's adorable appearance; the corner of his mouth unconsciously curled up, tracing a doting smile.

However he soon realized this damaged his dignity as a Prince, so he lightly coughed, feigning sternness to cover it up: "Cough cough… if you have no other business, don't make a nuisance of yourself here; this King still has important matters to handle."

Hearing this, Qianqian obediently nodded: "Alright then, Qianqian will take her leave first." With that, she turned and left the Study with light, quick steps.

After leaving the Study, Qianqian thought briefly, then inwardly decided to personally make a trip to the Shangshu Fu. After all, it had been a while since she last saw Eldest Sister and Zhouzhou; she truly missed them. Thinking of this, Qianqian instructed the Yatou to bring some pastries, then led Mantou aboard the carriage, and they slowly set off toward the Shangshu Fu.