Chapter 313: The Demon Lord Junzhu's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 313: Qi Yu Arrived Too Late

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Yan Wang sat upright on horseback, scanning the surroundings. Seeing everyone was ready, he shouted loudly: "Set out!" His voice was like a great bell, reverberating through the empty military camp. With that shout, he flicked the horsewhip in his hand lightly, and the steed beneath him, Zhuiying, shot forward like a bolt of lightning.

Seeing this, Tang Qi likewise did not hesitate in the slightest; he squeezed his horse's flanks, and his warhorse flew forward like an arrow leaving the bowstring, following tightly behind Yan Wang. The hundred-thousand-strong army, seeing this, likewise spurred their mounts, surging out of the military camp like a black torrent, galloping toward Yu Zhou.

Ever since Yan Wang left without a word, the entire Wangfu had seemed somewhat dull. Apart from An Wangfei occasionally grumbling a few sentences, everyone else seemed to keep silent on the matter.

After all, everyone could understand Yan Wang's feelings; he was perhaps afraid that everyone's chatter at the parting would make him feel even worse, so he chose to leave alone.

However, not long after Yan Wang departed at noon, Qi Yu hurriedly arrived. It turned out Qi Yu's maternal grandmother had recently been in poor health, and he had specially escorted Qi Xi to visit her.

Upon returning home, he learned from his grandfather that Yan Wang was about to rush to the battlefield to fight. Anxious beyond measure, he immediately boarded a carriage and rushed to An Wangfu, hoping to see Yan Wang before he set out and see him off.

Unfortunately, when Qi Yu reached An Wangfu, Yan Wang had already left a step ahead. Qi Yu regretted it deeply; he had wanted to give his good brother a warm send-off, but in the end he was still a step too late.

Nevertheless, the gatekeeper servants, seeing Qi Yu arrive, naturally did not dare to slight him; they hurriedly welcomed him into the fu and led him to the courtyard outside Yan Shuang'er's quarters.

Qi Yu stood at the courtyard entrance, his mood calming slightly. He thought: since I've come, I might as well ask Yan Shuang'er about the specific situation, so my heart can be more at ease.

So he had a servant go announce him, while he waited patiently outside. Yan Shuang'er, just woken from her noon nap, heard the servant report Qi Yu's arrival and immediately perked up, rising swiftly.

She tidied her clothes and hair a little, then casually hauled Qianqian, still sound asleep on the bed, up as well.

The two came to the stone table in the courtyard and sat down. Yan Shuang'er ordered the servants to bring tea at once. Before long, the servants brought up steaming hot tea.

Immediately after, the servants led Qi Yu into the courtyard. The moment Qi Yu entered, he asked anxiously: "Has Yan Xiong already gone to the battlefield?"

Qianqian, just woken, replied in a daze: "Not yet; he's going tomorrow. Right now he should still be in the courtyard sleeping."

Qi Yu heard this and a puzzled expression appeared on his face. He said: "But I just asked the gatekeeper, and the gatekeeper said Yan Xiong has already set out."

Yan Shuang'er's heart tightened at these words. She immediately ordered a maid to go check Yan Wang's courtyard. The maid received the order and left; not long after she came running back to report that Yan Wang had secretly left by himself.

Hearing this news, Yan Shuang'er was somewhat surprised but didn't say much. She turned to Qi Yu and smiled: "Perhaps Yan Wang had some urgent matter, so he left a step early."

The three chatted for a while longer. Qi Yu felt he understood enough, so he rose to prepare to take his leave. Seeing this, Qianqian hurriedly asked: "Elder Brother Qi Yu, where did Xi Xi go?"

Qi Yu replied: "Maternal grandmother's health took a turn for the worse again; Xi Xi went to attend to her."

Qianqian nodded and said: "Oh, so that's how it is. Alright then."

Yan Shuang'er suddenly spoke up, asking with concern whether Xi Xi's maternal grandmother was ill, and why her condition kept recurring without improvement. Qi Yu hurriedly explained: "Maternal grandmother is just old; her body is somewhat weak. The physician said she needs long-term medication and recuperation."

Hearing this, Yan Shuang'er immediately decided to have Qi Yu wait a moment, then hurried out with quick steps. Only Qi Yu and Qianqian remained in the room, the two staring at each other, a moment of awkwardness.

Watching Yan Shuang'er's departing figure, Qi Yu realized this was a rare chance to be alone with Qianqian. He steadied himself and smiled at Qianqian: "Qianqian, Elder Brother Qi Yu came in a rush this time and forgot to bring you something tasty. Truly sorry. Next time I'll definitely make it up to you!"

Qianqian blinked her big eyes, as if thinking about something. After a moment, she replied: "Elder Brother Qi Yu, do you have something on your mind?"

Qi Yu smiled somewhat sheepishly and admitted: "Can't hide anything from you, Qianqian. Actually there is indeed a small matter I'd like to ask your help with."

Seeing this, Qianqian readily said: "Of course. Elder Brother Qi Yu, just say it. As long as it's something I can do, I'll definitely try my best to help you!"

Qi Yu felt a bit flustered inside; he worried Yan Shuang'er might suddenly return and interrupt his conversation with Qianqian. So he seized the moment while the iron was hot and said to Qianqian: "Qianqian, if your Third Elder Sister goes on another matchmaking meeting, can you help me sabotage it?"

Hearing this, Qianqian's eyes instantly lit up. She asked curiously: "Oh? Elder Brother Qi Yu, what's going on?"

Seeing Qianqian react like this, Qi Yu's face reddened and he no longer concealed it, speaking frankly: "Mm, it's exactly what you're thinking."

Qianqian suddenly understood, then asked further: "Then does my Third Elder Sister know your feelings?"

Qi Yu shook his head and replied: "She doesn't know. I haven't dared to confess to her yet."

Qianqian hurriedly said: "Something like this is definitely a case of the sooner the better, not the later the better. Why don't you hurry up and tell her? My mother is practically dying of anxiety!"

Qi Yu sighed and explained: "It's just that recently my grandfather pulled strings to get me into the Court of Judicial Review. I'm only a petty Clerk right now, afraid your father would look down on me. So I want to work harder, wait until I have some achievements, then confess to your Third Elder Sister."

Qianqian thought for a moment, then comforted Qi Yu: "But Father doesn't care about official rank; as long as we live happily that's fine. As long as you treat Third Elder Sister well, my father's hurdle really isn't hard to pass."

Qi Yu said to Qianqian with a troubled expression: "I'm a bit afraid of your father. Still, let me work harder and wait until my career is stable before considering this." Qianqian fell silent for a moment, looking thoughtful.

She understood in her heart that this matter indeed required long-term consideration and couldn't be handled rashly. Moreover, she also felt Qi Yu made sense; after all, marriage isn't just a matter between two people, it also involves two families.

After thinking a moment, Qianqian decided to wait until Xi Xi returned and discuss it properly with her. After all, Xi Xi and she were close girlfriends; two people strategizing together was far better than one person muddling alone.

So Qianqian said to Qi Yu: "Alright then. I think you're right; this matter indeed needs careful consideration. If there's anything you need my help with, just say the word. I'll definitely do my best."