Chapter 217

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Hearing the sound, Yan Shuang'er slowly raised her head, her beautiful eyes looking toward Chunxi, and asked softly, "Chunxi, what happened? Did Mother give any instructions?"

Chunxi hurriedly replied, "Replying to Third Miss, Second Young Master has already returned! Right now he is bathing and changing in the courtyard. The Princess Consort specifically sent word for everyone to gather in the front hall."

Upon hearing this, Yan Shuang'er's face revealed a look of delighted surprise, and she hurriedly asked, "Second Brother actually returned! I wonder when he arrived at the residence?"

Chunxi answered with a smile, "Second Young Master returned during the afternoon nap time; to avoid disturbing everyone's rest, he did not announce his arrival."

Yan Shuang'er lightly nodded her head, indicating she understood the situation. Immediately after, she spoke again, "Since that's the case, I must hurry and wake Qianqian." Finishing her words, she turned and walked toward the interior of the room.

Along the way, Yan Shuang'er's thoughts had already drifted far. She couldn't help but recall that this time Second Brother went out, not only to busily rush about opening a new shop, but also bearing the heavy responsibility of resolving her marriage matter.

She didn't know how Second Brother's trip progressed this time. Thinking of this, Yan Shuang'er couldn't help but lightly knit her brows, her heart full of anticipation and trepidation.

Before long, Yan Shuang'er had already stepped inside. Raising her eyes to look, she saw Qianqian lying sound asleep on the bed, sleeping so sweetly that she was even letting out faint snores. That appearance was truly adorable to the extreme.

Yan Shuang'er moved her lotus steps slowly to the bedside, a mischievous smile hanging on the corner of her mouth, and extended her slender jade hand to lightly pinch Qianqian's small and exquisite nose.

Qianqian only felt her breathing suddenly become difficult, as if an invisible large hand covered her mouth and nose, making her unable to breathe smoothly.

She subconsciously waved her little hand, trying to brush away that hateful finger. However, just as she had barely managed to pull Yan Shuang'er's hand open a tiny gap, before she could even take a few more breaths, Yan Shuang'er once again reached out like a shadow, firmly pinching her nose again.

This time, Qianqian finally could bear it no longer, impatiently opening her sleepy eyes and grumbling, "Ah, Third Elder Sister, what are you doing! I was sleeping so soundly, why won't you let me sleep properly!"

Seeing this, Yan Shuang'er burst out laughing with a 'puchi' sound, and said coquettishly, "Qianqian, Second Brother is back, Mother told us to hurry to the front hall to gather!"

Hearing this news, Qianqian's originally somewhat muddled mind instantly cleared up considerably. She rubbed her eyes while asking doubtfully, "Did Second Brother come back by himself?"

Yan Shuang'er nodded and replied, "Yes, Second Brother came back alone.

Qianqian then asked, "What about Xingyu Elder Sister?" Yan Shuang'er replied, "Xingyu Elder Sister didn't come back with him; I'm not too clear on the specific situation either. So, let's hurry over and take a look!"

Qianqian let out an 'oh' sound, then quickly climbed up from the bed. She stood before the mirror, casually smoothing her slightly messy hair with her hand, then turned to Yan Shuang'er and said, "Alright, Third Elder Sister, we can go now!"

Yan Shuang'er looked at such a disheveled Qianqian, couldn't help but frown, and chided, "I say, Qianqian, how can you just casually smooth your hair? You're already grown up, you can't always be so careless about your appearance!"

Qianqian said with a smile, "It's fine, we're all family! Don't dawdle, Third Elder Sister, let's hurry!" Speaking, Qianqian naturally hooked her arm through Yan Shuang'er's, forcefully dragging her toward the door. Yan Shuang'er seemed still somewhat hesitant, but faced with Qianqian's such enthusiastic action, could only helplessly nod and follow her out.

Simultaneously, at the other end of the room, Yan Si, who had just finished bathing, was leisurely wiping his wet hair. Water droplets slid down his broad shoulders, forming a small puddle on the floor.

Just then, a young servant hurriedly ran over, respectfully reporting to Yan Si, "Reporting to Young Master, Miss Chunxi has arrived." Hearing this, the corner of Yan Si's mouth curved up slightly, and he secretly mused: No need to guess, Mother Consort must be anxious to death over my matter. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing, and so instructed the servant, "Mm, let Chunxi come in."

The servant hurriedly acknowledged, turned and quickly walked out of the room, arrived at the door, and said to Chunxi who had been waiting for a long time, "Miss Chunxi, my Young Master has finished washing up, you may enter." Hearing this, Chunxi's face revealed a trace of joy, and she hurriedly thanked softly, "Many thanks." Then, she stepped lightly into the room.

Just as she entered, Chunxi bowed gracefully to Yan Si, and said tenderly, "Second Young Master, peace to you. Was the journey smooth?"

Yan Si put down the towel in his hand, casually shook his hair, and replied with a smile, "Fairly smooth, didn't encounter any trouble. How about Mother Consort's side, did she say anything?"

Chunxi bowed slightly and said, "The Princess Consort said, after Second Young Master tidies up properly, please proceed to the front hall." Hearing this, Yan Si lightly nodded and replied, "Good, I understand, I will go over in a moment."

Seeing this, Chunxi hurriedly replied, "Then this servant will take her leave first, and no longer disturb Second Young Master." Finishing her words, she slowly turned and left. Before long, a young servant holding a clean towel walked over quickly, respectfully presenting it to Yan Si. Yan Si reached out to take the towel, gently wiping his wet hair.

While carefully wiping, he patiently waited for his hair to gradually dry. When his hair was about half-dry, Yan Si only then gently placed the towel aside, then rose and walked toward the front hall.

When Yan Si stepped into the front hall, at a glance he saw the Princess Consort, Qianqian, and Yan Shuang'er all already seated waiting for a long time. For some reason, the scene before him actually gave rise to an illusion as if it were a Three Courts Joint Trial.

Just then, the Princess Consort spoke first, "Si'er, you're here! Quickly take a seat. The journey must have been quite hard; tonight Mother Consort will instruct the kitchen to add more good dishes, to welcome you and wash away the dust."

Hearing this, Yan Si hurriedly cupped his hands in thanks, "Many thanks for Mother Consort's care, your son is endlessly grateful." Immediately after, he found an empty seat as instructed and sat down peacefully.

Precisely at this moment, Yan Shuang'er, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke to ask, "Second Brother, I wonder how the shop management situation went this time?" Upon hearing this question, Yan Si's originally somewhat lazy expression instantly became excited,