Chapter 316

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

After hearing his words, An Ning pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "Take this ginseng first and give it to your maternal grandmother. As for the An Wangfu side, I will find a way to repay the favor."

Qi Yu naturally understood that this time they owed An Wangfu a huge favor, and he felt somewhat uneasy in his heart. He couldn't help but ask: "Mother, how do you plan to repay this favor?"

An Ning thought for a moment and replied: "I don't have anything particularly valuable here that can be exchanged with An Wangfu at equal value. Hmm... how about this: you become a son-in-law living with your wife's family at An Wangfu, serve them as an ox and horse, and thereby repay this favor."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yu's face showed an expression of disbelief, as if he had heard something absurd, and he asked in astonishment: "Mother, am I someone you picked up? How could you let me become a son-in-law living with my wife's family?"

Seeing this, An Ning glared at him fiercely and said in an annoyed tone: "You child, how do you speak! An Wangfu is a prestigious family of high social standing. If you could truly marry into it, that would be marrying far above your station. Mother is doing this all for your own good!"

Qi Yu was still somewhat unwilling and muttered: "But Mother, last time during the arranged marriage meeting, you said you wouldn't let me become a son-in-law living with my wife's family?"

An Ning waved her hand and explained: "This time is different from that time, circumstances have changed. You're just a child, so don't worry about these things. Hurry and take the ginseng to your maternal grandmother."

Qi Yu responded helplessly, held the ginseng, turned and walked outside. The young servant beside him had already understood the situation and, being very perceptive, went to prepare the carriage.

An Ning's thoughts became increasingly clear; she felt this matter was entirely feasible. After all, Qi Yu and Shuang'er had known each other since childhood, they were childhood sweethearts.

Moreover, An Ning had some understanding of the Wangfei of Qi Wang, and the two got along quite well when chatting. Thinking of this, An Ning's joy grew stronger, and she immediately summoned her personal maid, instructing her to go to An Wangfu to deliver a visiting card and inform them that she would personally visit tomorrow.

The maid was extremely efficient; not long after, she brought back An Wangfei's reply. An Wangfei said she happened to be free tomorrow and would wait for An Ning's arrival at An Wangfu. This news made An Ning extremely excited, and she eagerly looked forward to tomorrow's meeting.

Night fell, and it was dinner time at the Qi family. However, Qi Yu did not return home, only sending a young servant to pass a message saying he had business today and could not return to dine together. Thus, only Qi Ling, An Ning, and Qi Hongtian remained at the table.

During the meal, An Ning told Qi Ling and Qi Hongtian everything that had happened today and her thoughts on it.

After listening, Qi Ling couldn't help but frown and said: "This Yu'er is just a small official; wanting to marry the daughter of An Wang is probably harder than ascending to heaven."

Qi Hongtian beside him glared at Qi Ling and scolded: "What are you saying! Where is it marrying? It's clearly marrying off! Marrying Yu'er over there is indeed a good idea."

"I think An Ning's idea is very good. Moreover, this old man of mine noticed long ago that Yu'er seems to have some special feelings for that little girl. This way, not only can a beautiful marriage be arranged, but the favor owed to An Wangfu can also be repaid—truly killing two birds with one stone!"

Hearing her father-in-law say this, An Ning's heart blossomed with joy. She immediately straightened her back and said confidently: "Leave this matter to me! Tomorrow I will go to An Wangfu to sound out An Wangfei."

Seeing that his own father supported An Ning's proposal, Qi Ling no longer objected. Thus, the meal ended in a pleasant atmosphere.

The next morning, after breakfast, An Ning deliberately took a carriage to go to An Wangfu. On the way to An Wangfu, she also deliberately stopped at a pastry shop and bought some delicious pastries and snacks.

An Ning thought to herself: The reason An Wangfei gave them the thousand-year ginseng was probably out of consideration for Qianqian and Shuang'er. And Qianqian especially likes eating these snacks, so she deliberately bought more.

At the same time, she considered that Shuang'er might like pretty clothing and jewelry, so she carefully selected a set of treasure-blue head ornaments, preparing to give them to Shuang'er as a gift.

She knew very well that An Wangfu had everything and lacked nothing. So when choosing gifts, she deliberately chose items they would like but that wouldn't be too expensive, fearing that if they were too costly, An Wangfei would feel embarrassed to accept them. For this, she really racked her brains!

Along the way, she walked and stopped, buying whatever she thought was suitable. Thus, naturally, she wasted quite a bit of time. When she finally arrived at An Wangfu, the time had already reached the Si Hour.

As for An Wangfei, she had actually long anticipated that An Ning would come today, so she had earlier sent Chunxi to the gatehouse to instruct that if An Ning came, she should be taken directly to her courtyard.

Since Yan Wang was going on campaign today, An Wang got up early and went to the military camp. Yesterday he also quietly asked the Emperor for leave, did not attend the morning court, but secretly went to the military camp. An Wang hid in a tree outside the military camp.

Watching Yan Wang lead the Yan Family Army further and further away until they disappeared at the end of his vision, An Wang finally came back to his senses. After seeing off Yan Wang, An Wang did not return to An Wangfu, but went directly to handle official business, and has not returned to this day. Thus, the servants took An Ning directly to the Wangfei's courtyard.

An Ning had just stepped into the courtyard gate when she saw An Wangfei had already risen, coming forward with a smile full of her face. Seeing this, An Ning hurriedly stepped forward quickly, saluting and saying: "Today I rudely came to visit, truly causing some disturbance. I hope Wangfei will not blame me."

An Wangfei quickly waved her hand, smiling and saying: "Younger sister, what are you saying! That you can come makes me happier than anything! Usually I am alone at home, truly quite boring. Now that you are here to keep me company and we can talk, I am so happy!" After speaking, An Wangfei enthusiastically took An Ning's hand, and they walked inside together.

After the two were seated, Chunxi hurriedly served tea.

An Ning picked up the teacup, took a light sip, then looked at the gentle An Wangfei before her and smiled, saying: "Today I came actually because of yesterday's matter. Thank you, An Wangfei, for generously giving the hundred-year ginseng. Such a heavy gift truly makes An Ning feel honored and startled."

An Wangfei smiled and waved her hand, softly saying: "Qi Yu and Xi Xi being friends with Qianqian and Shuang'er is just a single ginseng plant. Why trouble you to come in person?"

An Ning hurriedly explained: "This ginseng is not ordinary ginseng; it is not sold on the market at all. This time we truly owe it to An Wangfu. My Qi family owes you a great favor! In the future, if there is need, my Qi family will surely go through fire and water, sparing nothing!"