Chapter 311: The Demon Lord Junzhu's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 311: The Carriage Broke Down

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Hua Hua, hearing this, hurriedly nodded and replied: "Alright, Master, I understand."

Qianqian, seeing this, nodded in satisfaction, then said: "Then I'll go busy myself with other matters first. You two get along well." Finished speaking, she turned and left, leaving Hua Hua and Mantou standing there.

Hua Hua watched Qianqian's gradually receding figure, and couldn't help feeling a bit nervous. After all, she herself had only just arrived here not long ago, and was still not very familiar with many things.

However, fortunately Qianqian had Mantou teach her; she would definitely study hard. She could not betray this trust. Thus, Hua Hua took a deep breath, steadied herself, then said to Mantou: "Elder Sister Mantou, what do we usually do?"

Just like that, Hua Hua, bringing Mantou along, began an exploration journey of this place, while Qianqian returned to her own room and began handling today's official business.

Time passed very quickly; after Qianqian finished handling official business in Qianji Yuan, she discovered it was already nearing lunch time. She hurriedly rushed back to Shuangxue Yuan; the moment she entered, she saw Mantou and Hua Hua chatting happily.

Qianqian walked over smiling; Mantou and Hua Hua, seeing her, hastily stopped their conversation, respectfully saluted her, and shouted in unison: "Master (Miss)!"

Qianqian hurriedly waved her hand, saying gently: "No need for excessive courtesy; at home just be casual. However, Hua Hua, from now on don't call me Master; you are now my maid, just call me Miss like they do."

Hua Hua obediently nodded, replying: "Understood, Miss."

Qianqian nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Mantou, asking concernedly: "Mantou, Mother and them haven't returned yet?"

Mantou shook her head, replying: "The Princess Consort has not returned yet."

Qianqian couldn't help feeling somewhat worried, muttering to herself: "How come it's almost noon and they still haven't returned? This isn't like Mother's style at all. No good, I have to go check." Speaking, she turned and instructed Hua Hua to go lead Xiao Hong out.

Since Hua Hua had just arrived, she was still not too familiar with the manor's environment and didn't know where the stables were. Mantou, seeing this, immediately volunteered to take Hua Hua along.

Qianqian gave Mantou a grateful glance, then walked toward the gate first. She stood at the gate, anxiously looking out, hoping to see her family's carriage.

However, gazing into the distance, the road was empty; there was not a shadow of a carriage.

So she waited a while longer; time seemed to pass very slowly; finally, Hua Hua led Xiao Hong slowly to the gate.

Hua Hua said softly: "Miss, shall this servant go with you?" Qianqian pondered briefly, thinking that if something unexpected really happened, having an extra person by her side would be safer. So she nodded, replying: "Good, let's go together."

Hua Hua was thoughtful; she specially led out an extra horse. She calculated that if Miss went alone, she could just lead this horse back. Qianqian, seeing this, appreciated Hua Hua's quick-wittedness even more, a trace of approval showing in her eyes.

Immediately after, Qianqian nimbly mounted her horse, the movement practiced and elegant. Hua Hua also showed no weakness, swiftly leaping onto her own horse. Master and servant, like flying birds, galloped out, racing toward the temple.

Hoofbeats echoed on the empty road, kicking up clouds of dust. They galloped all the way, passed through the city gate, and continued sprinting forward. After a good while, they finally saw a carriage not far ahead in the distance; that was precisely An Wangfu's carriage.

Seeing this, Qianqian unhesitatingly sped up, shooting toward the carriage like an arrow leaving the bow. Hua Hua followed tightly behind, not daring the slightest slackness.

Before long, the two arrived before the carriage. The coachman had long noticed their Fifth Miss's figure and hurried forward, respectfully saying to the Princess Consort: "Princess Consort, Fifth Miss has arrived."

An Wangfei gently lifted the carriage curtain; Qianqian had just walked up. Qianqian asked: "Mother, why so late returning?" The Princess Consort replied: "The carriage wheel broke; fortunately it happened at the temple, the coachman found a little monk and got some tools to fix it."

Qianqian nodded to show she understood, saying: "Let's go home quickly." Hearing this, the Princess Consort frowned slightly, saying thoughtfully: "Qianqian, you say the carriage just happened to break at the temple — could it be Heaven intentionally warning us that Wang'er's trip will be dangerous?"

Seeing her mother so worried, Qianqian hurriedly comforted: "Mother, don't worry too much. Worldly affairs are often full of coincidences and variables.

The carriage breaking may just be an accident, unrelated to Si Ge's journey. Moreover, today I specially selected three highly skilled dark guards for Si Ge; they will surely protect him thoroughly.

Furthermore, Father King will also protect Si Ge in secret; with such multiple layers of assurance, Si Ge certainly won't have any mishap."

The Princess Consort, hearing Qianqian's words, felt her unease lessen slightly. She sighed softly, saying: "Hope so. But as parents, one always worries for children's safety. Wang'er's journey is distant, and he bears heavy responsibility; I truly cannot set my mind at ease."

Seeing this, Qianqian hurriedly comforted: "Mother, put your heart back in your stomach. Si Ge is clever and resourceful, his martial arts also quite extraordinary; he can surely handle all situations. If you worry all day, it will only affect your mood and be bad for your health."

The Princess Consort nodded, saying: "You're right, I was too worried. Forget it, I believe Wang'er will return safely." Finished speaking, she smiled and said: "Let's go, we should also set off for home."

As they spoke, the carriage had already slowly reached the city gate. The Princess Consort, seeing this, swiftly lowered the curtain, as if unwilling to be disturbed by the outside clamor.

Simultaneously, Qianqian and Hua Hua, riding horses, rushed over like flying birds, stopping steadily before the carriage, like two solid barriers.

The carriage continued slowly forward, heading toward An Wangfu. Wheels rolled, emitting a faint creaking sound, as if narrating the length of this journey.

Not long after, An Wangfu's main gate came into view. The carriage stopped before the gate; Qianqian and Hua Hua nimbly dismounted, movements natural as flowing clouds and water.

Qianqian handed Xiao Hong's reins to Hua Hua; Hua Hua led the two horses toward the stables. Afterward, Qianqian quickly walked to the carriage side, carefully helping An Wangfei down.

Shangguan Xingyu and Yan Shuang'er followed closely behind An Wangfei, together entering An Wangfu's main gate.

Upon entering the manor gate, Qianqian couldn't wait to say: "Let's go quickly, I'm starving — my front's stuck to my back! Si Ge must be starving too."

Her words hadn't fallen when Yan Wang's figure appeared before everyone like a whirlwind. Yan Wang's steps were hurried, clearly also rushing to welcome them.

He looked at the three before him, a delighted smile on his face, and shouted: "Mother Consort, Second Sister-in-Law, Third Sister!"