Chapter 318: The Demon Lord Junzhu's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 318: Entirely Up to Mother to Decide

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

An Ning watched Yan Shuang'er's departing figure, feeling increasingly that this young girl was clever and adorable; the more she looked, the more satisfied she became.

After the two left, An Ning kept thinking about how An Wangfei had seemed to have something left unsaid just now; she knew An Wangfei definitely had something important she hadn't finished saying.

So An Ning hurried to An Wangfei's side and asked softly, "Sister-in-law Wangfei, you still had words left unsaid just now; please continue."

An Wangfei looked at An Ning, her lips moving slightly as if wanting to say something, but after hesitating a moment, she ultimately did not speak.

She merely pursed her lips, as if silently encouraging herself in her heart, as though she had made up her mind.

However, despite this, An Wangfei still hesitated for a good while, never voicing what she wanted to say.

Waiting beside her, An Ning grew somewhat anxious and couldn't help urging, "Sister-in-law Wangfei, don't hesitate any longer; whatever it is, just say it directly — I won't blabber."

Seeing An Wangfei still wouldn't open her mouth, An Ning decided to wait no longer; she said directly, "Since Sister-in-law Wangfei has been unable to say it for so long, I won't hide it either. Actually, my family's Qi Yu has always liked your family's Shuang'er very much."

An Ning's words surprised An Wangfei; she stared wide-eyed at An Ning, seemingly not expecting An Ning to put it so directly.

An Ning continued, "I know you might be worrying whether that Young Master has intentions toward Shuang'er, but I feel you might as well also consider my family's Qi Yu.

My Yu'er may not hold high office, but he is a very steady person, diligent and hardworking from childhood, and can endure hardship.

Moreover, although our family has only this single seedling Qi Yu, we have already discussed it: if Shuang'er is willing, Qi Yu can become a son-in-law living with the wife's family."

An Ning spoke all this in one breath, and An Wangfei was completely stunned by her words, not recovering for a long time.

Although An Wangfei appeared somewhat dazed on the surface, her heart was already wildly overjoyed. This was truly a pillow delivered just as she was dozing off! She had been racking her brains on how to cleverly steer the topic to the two children, never expecting An Ning to put it so straightforwardly.

An Wangfei cleared her throat and deliberately said in a feigned calm tone, "I wonder whether this matter was agreed upon by you sisters to return a favor, or if this child Qi Yu himself is willing? After all, the children's happiness is a lifelong major affair."

Hearing An Wangfei so understanding, even at this moment not forgetting to care whether Qi Yu was truly willing, An Ning couldn't help feeling increasingly satisfied and proud of her own decision.

She immediately replied, "Sister-in-law Wangfei, please don't laugh at me. Actually, Yu'er has always liked your family's Shuang'er; he just felt his career had only just stabilized and he was a minor official, so he wanted to wait and strive upward a bit more before mentioning this. Moreover, I heard Xi Xi say that Xi Xi also likes Shuang'er very much and hopes to become family with Shuang'er."

Hearing this, what was there left for An Wangfei not to understand? She at once no longer concealed anything and said frankly, "Actually, the person Shuang'er likes is precisely your family's Yu'er."

I've found it hard to bring this up for a while, always feeling that for us, the girl's side, to be too proactive in this kind of matter seemed somewhat improper. However, since you, younger sister, have been so candid with me, I will no longer hide it.

Actually, this matter was told to me by Qianqian; it was because of this reason that I wanted to test your thoughts today after you came.

Upon hearing this, An Ning's heart instantly blossomed like a flower, joy overflowing beyond words. She immediately said, "Since that's the case, then this matter is settled! After I return, I will immediately set about preparing the betrothal gifts needed for the proposal and come to propose as soon as possible."

An Wangfei smiled and nodded, responding, "Good." An Ning evidently hadn't expected things to go so smoothly; she excitedly stood up at once, preparing to take her leave.

Just then, An Wangfei noticed the time was nearing the midday meal, so she warmly invited An Ning to stay and dine together. However, An Ning declined An Wangfei's kindness on the grounds of being anxious to return home and prepare the betrothal gifts.

Seeing An Ning's attitude was firm, An Wangfei could not press further, and personally saw An Ning out to the gate of An Wang Fu.

After An Ning had walked far off, it happened to be time for the midday meal. Qianqian, not seeing An Ning at mealtime, couldn't help asking her mother curiously, "Mother, did Aunt An leave?"

An Wangfei's mood was extremely good at this moment; the smile at the corner of her mouth bloomed like spring flowers, impossible to conceal. She replied lightly, "I originally wanted to keep her here for the meal, but she said there were matters at home and she was anxious to return, so I didn't detain her."

Qianqian at the side nodded obediently upon hearing this, but a trace of doubt couldn't help rising in her heart.

She looked at her mother's beaming appearance, as if she had encountered some tremendous happy event, and asked curiously, "Mother, you're this happy — could it be that something good happened?"

An Wangfei thought, with many people present now was a good time to speak of this matter. First, she had already agreed to An Ning; second, it was proper to let everyone know.

So she cleared her throat slightly, then said, "Today I chatted idly with An Ning — truly a case of regretting not meeting sooner! Moreover, An Ning also told me that the ginseng she sent yesterday has already been delivered to her maternal grandmother by Qi Yu. I think it won't be long before her maternal grandmother's health improves."

Hearing this, Qianqian's face instantly showed delight, and she said happily, "That's truly wonderful! Then Xi Xi can come back and keep me company playing!"

Everyone, hearing An Wangfei's words, also revealed pleased smiles; the originally somewhat dull atmosphere instantly became relaxed and cheerful.

Then An Wangfei was heard saying to Yan Shuang'er, "Shuang'er, Mother and your Father King both feel you're not young anymore! Although we've always urged you, if you don't agree we won't insist.

Today, your Aunt An told me that her family's Qi Yu has always had a favorable impression of you! She wanted to ask me whether this matter could succeed. So Mother today just wants to seek your opinion."

After hearing this, Yan Shuang'er was slightly stunned. She pondered inwardly: Qi Yu has a favorable impression of me? This was truly beyond her expectations! She couldn't help recalling the bits and pieces of her interactions with Qi Yu; it seemed he indeed paid her some special attention. As she thought, Yan Shuang'er's complexion faintly flushed with a hint of red.

After a while, Yan Shuang'er finally came back to herself and said softly, "Entirely up to Mother to decide."