Chapter 314

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Qi Yu said gratefully, "Then thank you very much, but you must keep this matter secret for me first." Qianqian smiled and nodded, indicating she understood his meaning.

Just as the two were conversing, Yan Shuang'er hurried in, her steps appearing somewhat rushed, as if she had some important matter to attend to.

Qi Yu and Qianqian exchanged a glance, seemingly of one mind, both tacitly closing their mouths and swiftly changing the subject.

Yan Shuang'er did not notice anything unusual about them; she walked straight to the table, plopped down on a stool, then carefully placed a box she had been holding in her arms onto the table.

Yan Shuang'er looked somewhat fatigued; she was panting heavily, and a few beads of sweat still hung on her forehead. After a moment, she caught her breath slightly and said to Qi Yu, "This is for you." As she spoke, she pushed the box toward Qi Yu.

Qi Yu looked at the box curiously, unable to help wondering what was inside. He asked doubtfully while reaching out to open the box.

However, when he saw clearly what was in the box, his expression instantly turned grave; he immediately closed the box and said, "This won't do, this is too precious, I cannot accept it." Finished speaking, he hurriedly pushed the box back to Yan Shuang'er.

Qianqian at the side saw this and grew even more curious; she couldn't wait to ask, "What is it? Let me see too." As she spoke, she reached out and took the box over.

Qianqian gently opened the box, only to see a ginseng root of extremely fine quality lying quietly inside. This ginseng was not only large in size, but its roots were thick and long; one look told you it had some years on it.

After hearing San Jie's words, Qianqian instantly understood; she stared wide-eyed at San Jie and asked in surprise, "San Jie, did you specially go ask Mother for this?" Yan Shuang'er smiled and nodded, confirming Qianqian's guess.

At this, Qi Yu hurriedly interjected, "You quickly return this hundred-year ginseng; this thing is too precious, we cannot accept it." His tone was extremely firm, seemingly leaving no room for negotiation.

However, Yan Shuang'er was not swayed by Qi Yu's refusal; she looked at Qi Yu and explained seriously, "I told Mother that Xi Xi's maternal grandmother is unwell again, so I wanted this hundred-year ginseng to nurse her health.

Mother gave me the ginseng without the slightest hesitation at the time, and also specially instructed me to definitely convey her greetings to Xi Xi's maternal grandmother and tell her to take care of herself."

Qi Yu still insisted on his view; he shook his head and said, "Fifty-year ginseng is enough to supplement the body; I already asked the pharmacy a few days ago, they said it would arrive in these two days and have already set it aside for me. So this hundred-year ginseng is not a necessity for us."

Yan Shuang'er disagreed; she retorted, "Fifty-year ginseng is naturally not as good as hundred-year! Besides, this ginseng serves no purpose sitting at home; we are all healthy and have no use for it. You just take it back quickly, don't let Mother's kind intentions go to waste."

Even Qianqian at the side couldn't help chiming in to persuade, "Brother Qi Yu, just accept it! I still want Xi Xi to come back quickly to play with me." Her big eyes revealed her longing and anticipation for Xi Xi.

Qi Yu waved his hands repeatedly, a look of difficulty on his face; he truly felt too embarrassed to accept this precious ginseng. However, faced with Yan Shuang'er and Qianqian's alternating persuasion, he ultimately could not resist.

"How about this, let's count this ginseng as my purchase. After I return, I will immediately send someone to deliver the silver." Qi Yu said helplessly.

Hearing this, Yan Shuang'er's eyebrows shot up; she feigned anger and reproached, "Is the bond between us only measurable by money?"

Seeing this, Qi Yu's heart tightened; he hurriedly explained, "Of course not, I absolutely don't mean that. It's just that this ginseng is truly too precious, I really feel too embarrassed to accept it for nothing."

Seeing this, Yan Shuang'er laughed secretly in her heart, but her face still deliberately pretended displeasure as she said, "Fine, since that's the case, you go back and have someone send the money over. From now on, we're even, and needn't contact each other again."

Hearing this, Qi Yu instantly panicked; he didn't want to fall out with Yan Shuang'er over such a trivial matter. So he hurriedly said, "No, no! That's not what I meant. How about this, let's count this ginseng as my borrowing. If I ever come across hundred-year ginseng in the future, I'll definitely buy it and return it to you; will that do?"

Yan Shuang'er nodded secretly in her heart; she also knew getting Qi Yu to accept the ginseng was already no easy feat. So she deliberately said reluctantly, "Then alright."

Qianqian at the side saw the two had finally reached an agreement and also hurriedly urged, "Brother Qi Yu, quickly take the ginseng and go back; the sooner you go, the sooner you return." Qi Yu hurriedly agreed, "Okay, I'm going now."

As he spoke, he thanked Yan Shuang'er and Qianqian repeatedly, his words sincere, as if his gratitude toward them overflowed beyond words. After he turned and left, Qianqian couldn't help sighing, "I truly hope Xi Xi's maternal grandmother can live to a hundred!"

Yan Shuang'er at the side hurriedly chimed in agreement, "Yes, Xi Xi's maternal grandmother treated the two of them so well since childhood; now she's ill again, Xi Xi and Brother Qi Yu must both be especially sad." Qianqian nodded in deep agreement, then said no more.

After a moment of silence, Qianqian spoke, "San Jie, I'm going to find Mother to play for a while." Yan Shuang'er didn't think much of it and readily replied, "Sure, then I'll go read for a bit." Hearing this, Qianqian also smiled and nodded, then turned and walked toward the Princess Consort's courtyard.

At this time, the Princess Consort was leisurely basking in the sun in the courtyard, while Chunxi chatted idly with her at the side. Chunxi had sharp eyes; she spotted Qianqian's figure at a glance and hurriedly said to the Princess Consort, "Princess Consort, Fifth Miss has arrived."

Hearing the sound, the Princess Consort slowly raised her head, her gaze turning toward Qianqian, and asked with a smile, "Oh my, you two today, how come you're both so diligent, making trip after trip to my courtyard?" Qianqian said with a face full of smiles, "Isn't it because I missed you, Mother!"

At this moment, Chunxi had already quickly brought over a stool and placed it beside the Princess Consort. Seeing this, Qianqian lightly turned and smoothly sat down, her movements elegant and natural.

The Princess Consort looked at Qianqian with a smile, a trace of kindness showing in her eyes, then asked softly, "Has that child Qi Yu left? Did he accept the ginseng?"

Qianqian smiled proudly and replied, "Of course he accepted! With San Jie's and my three-inch unrotting tongue, how could he possibly not accept?"