Chapter 295: You'll Know When We Get Back

Qi Xi pondered for a moment and replied, "Such a possibility does indeed exist. But then again, perhaps we've guessed wrong."

Qianqian, however, was not convinced, a mischievous smile curling at the corners of her mouth as she chuckled, "Whether we guessed right or not, we'll know soon enough."

Qi Xi couldn't help but ask curiously, "Qianqian, what exactly did you do?"

Qianqian blinked mysteriously and said playfully, "Xi Xi, don't be impatient for now; you'll know once we get home."

Qi Xi nodded helplessly and replied, "Alright, let's hurry then." Thus, the three of them slowly headed toward the An Wang Fu. Along the way, a strong atmosphere of curiosity filled the carriage compartment.

In the blink of an eye, the magnificent and imposing An Wang Fu was right before them. An Wangfei could no longer contain her inner impatience and had long instructed Chunxi to wait at the mansion gate.

At this moment, Chunxi was standing on tiptoe in anticipation, anxiously waiting for the group returning from the arranged marriage meeting.

Finally, seeing their familiar carriage slowly approaching in the distance, Chunxi's face lit up with joy, and she hurried forward to welcome them.

Only to see Qianqian gently lift the carriage curtain and immediately spot Chunxi standing smilingly to one side, reaching out a hand to help her alight from the carriage.

"Chunxi, why are you here?" Qianqian said as she carefully stepped down from the carriage, placing her hand on Chunxi's hand.

Chunxi replied with a face full of smiles, "Replying to the Miss, Wangfei specially instructed this servant to welcome you and the two young misses here! Wangfei said that once the Third Miss returns, please go directly to her courtyard."

Qianqian nodded understandingly, indicating she understood. At the same time, Yan Shuang'er, who was also in the carriage, naturally understood the deep meaning behind her mother's action and immediately quickened her movements to alight.

Qi Xi, who had been sitting in the carriage all along, seemed somewhat curious and hesitant. She thought to herself that as an outsider, it might be inconvenient to rashly go together. However, just then, Yan Shuang'er turned her head and said to Qi Xi, "Xi Xi, let's go together!"

Qi Xi, who had been somewhat conflicted, upon hearing these words, instantly beamed with joy and eagerly replied, "Okay!" Thus, the three women walked together toward An Wangfei's courtyard, chatting and laughing along the way, very lively.

At this very moment, the dignified and elegant Wangfei was already seated at the table, raising the water cup in her hand three times in succession, and the water in the cup had all been drunk.

Just then, Shangguan Xingyu, having a moment of leisure, was worried about how the arranged marriage meeting between Yan Shuang'er and Qianqian had progressed today, so she led her personal maid Xiao Huang and came slowly.

When Shangguan Xingyu stepped into the courtyard where the Wangfei resided, the Wangfei, who had been sitting upright, immediately stood up to welcome her. Only to see the Wangfei smilingly call out to Shangguan Xingyu, "Yu'er is here! Please sit quickly!" That voice was clear and pleasant, filled with affection for Shangguan Xingyu.

Seeing this, Shangguan Xingyu hurriedly saluted the Wangfei and softly called out, "Mother Consort, are you well!" Afterwards, the two sat side by side at the table. The servant to one side, seeing this, nimbly poured a cup of steaming hot fragrant tea for Shangguan Xingyu.

After Shangguan Xingyu sat down, she took a light sip of tea and then asked the Wangfei with concern, "Mother Consort, has Shuang'er not returned yet?"

The Wangfei nodded slightly and replied with a worried look, "Yes, I still haven't seen her figure, and my heart is indeed quite anxious and uneasy." Saying this, the Wangfei couldn't help but sigh lightly.

Shangguan Xingyu hurriedly spoke to comfort her, "Mother Consort, don't worry too much. Shuang'er has a gentle and docile temperament; surely most men would be fond of a woman like her."

Hearing these words, the worry on the Wangfei's face lessened somewhat, but she still said with lingering doubts, "That may be so, but we still don't know what kind of person this Liu Yi is. Previously, we had asked the Wangye to secretly investigate his background, and the Wangye only said this person is usually very low-key and reserved, and because his official position is humble, he hasn't attracted much attention on ordinary days."

Shangguan Xingyu nodded slightly to show she understood the situation and replied, "I see, but it doesn't matter, because Qianqian also went along. You must know, Qianqian is highly skilled in martial arts and extraordinary in agility; if she truly encounters someone with ill intentions, Qianqian will certainly not let them succeed, and it's impossible for her to let them bully others at will!"

The Wangfei beside her, hearing these words, couldn't help but express deep agreement and echo, "Indeed so. However, like you, I still hope deep down that this matter can be successfully accomplished."

After all, our Shuang'er is now of marriageable age. Although as a mother I truly don't want to see her marry into another family, I also worry that she might be gossiped about for not marrying for so long. Sigh... Saying this, the Wangfei sighed lightly.

Shangguan Xingyu hurriedly comforted her Mother Consort: "Mother Consort, you think too much about everything! As the saying goes, 'Children and grandchildren have their own blessings.' Sometimes we don't need to worry excessively about these things."

Just as the two were conversing, they suddenly heard a faint sound of voices from outside the house. An Wangfei immediately judged that it should be Shuang'er returning, and instinctively wanted to stand up to welcome her.

But just as she was about to rise, she changed her mind, feeling that such an action might seem not dignified and steady enough, so she gave up the idea and secretly thought to herself: "Forget it, forget it, just wait a little longer."

However, before long, Qianqian had already stepped into the house first, cheerfully calling out loudly: "Mother!"

Seeing this, the Wangfei's face immediately bloomed with a loving smile, and she hurriedly responded merrily: "Ai—my good daughter!" Immediately after, Yan Shuang'er also slowly walked into the room, similarly calling out softly: "Mother~"

The last person to enter was Qi Xi. Only to see her move with light steps, slowly approaching. When she reached everyone's presence, Qi Xi slightly bent her knees in salute and called out cutely with a clear and pleasant voice: "Wangfei Auntie!"

An Wangfei raised her eyes and looked, and upon seeing Qi Xi, her face immediately showed a look of delight.

Only because this Qi Xi and Qianqian's personalities could be said to be vastly different: one lively and active like a golden oriole in spring, chirping and full of vitality;

while the other was gentle and quiet like a water lily in a summer night pond, graceful and serene, exuding a charming aura. Although the two had very different temperaments, both were very likable, and their mouths were as sweet as if smeared with honey.

At this time, the gazes of the three present all turned toward Shangguan Xingyu. Qianqian and Yan Shuang'er called out in unison: "Sister-in-law!" Seeing this, Qi Xi also hurriedly followed and called out: "Sister-in-law, hello!" After all, before this, Qi Xi had also addressed Yan Si as "Elder Brother Yan."

Shangguan Xingyu smiled and nodded at them, softly saying: "You've traveled all the way; you must be tired. Please sit down and rest."

An Wangfei, hearing this, hurriedly echoed: "Yes, Xi Xi, come sit over here. By my reckoning, it's been quite some days since you last came to the Wangfu to visit!"