Chapter 320: The Demon Lord Junzhu's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 320: The Old Madam

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Upon hearing this, Qi Yu hurriedly nodded in agreement: "Alright, Mother. Tomorrow happens to be my day off, so I can accompany you there together."

An Ning thought for a moment, then continued: "In the morning we'll first go visit Grandmother, and in the afternoon you'll accompany me to calculate the date and set the wedding date."

Hearing this, Qi Yu nodded repeatedly once more, indicating he would completely follow Mother's arrangements.

On the second day at dawn, sunlight filtered through the window onto Qi Yu's face. He slowly woke, stretched lazily, then quickly got up, dressed, and washed up.

After everything was ready, he couldn't wait to find An Ning, and the two boarded the carriage together, heading slowly toward Maternal Grandmother's home.

Along the way, Qi Yu was in high spirits, chatting with An Ning from time to time. The scenery outside the carriage window was picturesque, making him feel incomparably comfortable. Before long, the carriage arrived at its destination.

The carriage had just steadied when a group of servants rushed forward to greet them. They knew well how dearly the Old Madam doted on An Ning and her two children, so naturally they dared not show the slightest negligence. Some hurried to help An Ning and Qi Yu down from the carriage, while others ran off to announce their arrival to the Old Madam.

An Ning and Qi Yu alighted and walked lightly into the residence. She was familiar with every blade of grass and tree here, after all she had lived here for over a decade.

She remembered last time she came, before she even entered the courtyard, she could smell a faint medicinal scent permeating the air, accompanied by bursts of coughing.

However, this time the moment they stepped through the courtyard gate, they felt a vibrant vitality. The courtyard was shaded by lush trees, flowers and plants flourishing, a scene teeming with life.

Looking at the reclining chair in the center of the courtyard, An Ning's mother was lying there leisurely, enjoying the morning sun. Beside her, An Ning's daughter Xi Xi was sitting obediently, keeping Grandmother company and chatting, with bursts of cheerful laughter ringing out from time to time.

Seeing this, An Ning felt a surge of joy and hurriedly brought Qi Yu forward with quick steps. The moment Xi Xi saw An Ning, she immediately called out excitedly: "Mother!"

Her voice was clear and melodious, like an oriole emerging from the valley. Seeing this, An Ning hurried forward, letting out a soft "Eh," then turned her gaze to the Old Madam on the reclining chair who was preparing to rise, and said gently: "Mother, please stay lying down, you mustn't get up."

However, the Old Madam didn't seem to appreciate the sentiment. She slowly sat up, smiling as she replied: "The physician also said lying like this every day isn't good; one still needs to move about appropriately."

Just then, Qi Yu also hurried forward a step and called out loudly: "Maternal Grandmother!" His voice was clear and resonant, full of vigor.

The moment the Old Madam saw Qi Yu, a delighted smile bloomed on her face. She responded affectionately: "Yu'er has come too!"

Immediately after, the Old Madam praised Qi Yu endlessly: "Yu'er, that ginseng root you sent last time was truly a fine thing! Even the physician praised it repeatedly! This time, it's really thanks to you!"

Qi Yu scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and said modestly: "Maternal Grandmother, this is all what your grandson should do."

At this point, An Ning finally found a chance to interject. She asked concernedly: "Mother, how are you feeling?"

The Old Madam smiled and replied: "The physician said my body is too weak, I can't eat too much at once, so these past two days I've only eaten one ginseng rootlet per day.

But the effect is truly obvious! Now I feel much better, and combined with the other medicines the physician prescribed, my head doesn't hurt anymore, I don't cough anymore, and today I can even get out of bed and walk around!"

Hearing this, the great weight in An Ning's heart finally settled. She said with a joyful expression: "That's truly wonderful, I was nearly worried to death!"

Then her gaze fell on the courtyard, and she suddenly noticed many more blooming flowers here. She asked curiously: "Why are there so many more flowers in the courtyard?"

The Old Madam smiled faintly and explained: "It was Xi Xi who said the courtyard smelled bad and looked gray and dull, so she ordered the servants to plant more flowers. You don't say, the courtyard really does look colorful now, much prettier than before!"

Hearing the Old Madam's words, An Ning turned to look at her grown daughter, and a surge of gratification welled up in her heart. She gently stroked Xi Xi's head and exclaimed: "My daughter has truly grown up, she can even take care of others now."

Just then, An Ning's attention returned to the Old Madam. She continued with a smile: "Mother, I came today with another piece of great news to tell you." Hearing this, the Old Madam's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a curious expression, and she asked: "Oh? What is it?"

An Ning replied beaming: "It's Yu'er's marriage matter." Xi Xi immediately blurted out: "Elder Brother has won over Sister Shuang'er?" "Haha, you really are a clever little ghost." Hearing Xi Xi guess it directly, An Ning couldn't help but praise her.

The Old Madam, hearing An Ning's words, looked at Xi Xi with some surprise, then turned to An Ning and said: "This child is truly clever! But I heard Xi Xi say before that Yu'er and that Shuang'er hadn't even the slightest connection, how did it happen so fast?"

An Ning dared not delay in the slightest, and hurriedly recounted to the Old Madam in full detail everything that had happened yesterday. The Old Madam listened with full attention, sometimes frowning, sometimes nodding. When An Ning finished, she suddenly burst into loud laughter, the laughter deafening, as if it would burst through the roof.

The Old Madam laughed until tears nearly flowed. She slapped her own thigh while exclaiming: "Good, good, good! You've handled this matter so satisfyingly!" Seeing Mother so happy, An Ning couldn't help but lower her head bashfully, a blush rising on her face.

Just then, Qi Xi at the side also came over. She clung tightly to An Ning's arm, saying with a face full of smiles: "Worthy of being Mother, truly amazing!" An Ning was even more embarrassed by Qi Xi's praise.

After the Old Madam laughed enough, she remembered the main business and hurriedly asked: "Then has the date been set?" An Ning shook her head and replied: "Not yet. I plan to take Yu'er this afternoon to find someone to calculate an auspicious day."

Several people sat around together, chatting and laughing merrily, the atmosphere harmonious. After confirming the Old Madam's health was indeed much better, An Ning turned to Qi Xi and said: "Xi Xi, we plan to go propose marriage in two days. Do you want to come along?"

Hearing this, Qi Xi replied without the slightest hesitation: "Of course I'm going! I wouldn't want to miss such an important moment."

An Ning smiled and nodded, then said: "Good. After you return tomorrow afternoon, we'll set out together the day after." Qi Xi agreed readily: "No problem, it's a deal!"