Chapter 41: The Demon Lord Princess's Daily Life of Slacking Off Chapter 41: Meeting Again

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

It turned out that when these two arrived at the Shangshufang by carriage, they almost simultaneously spotted each other's figures. Thus, Ai Chun hurriedly stepped forward holding a delicious snack, politely greeting Yan Xiner. After the two exchanged greetings, Ai Chun thoughtfully took out a bright red, glistening candied hawthorn skewer from the paper bag in her hand and handed it to Yan Xiner. Yan Xiner smiled and said, "These are snacks for children." Ai Chun shyly said, "You're not that old either." Yan Xiner's face immediately turned red, but she still took the candied hawthorn skewer and ate it; it was sour and sweet, quite good. And Ai Chun's bright, star-like gaze had been fixed on Yan Xiner from the very beginning, as if attracted by an invisible force. However, not long after, he keenly noticed Yan Xiner's slight discomfort, so he quickly turned around and began to pretend to look for his younger brother. At that very moment, the atmosphere between the two became unusually awkward and ambiguous, as if the surrounding air had frozen.

Time passed second by second, and when Yan Xiner finally finished the candied hawthorn skewer in her hand, the awkward conversation between the two gradually began. Just then, a burst of cheerful laughter was heard; it turned out that several children were hopping and jumping from the distance. Only to see Ai Jiao limping and running with all her might, looking both adorable and heartbreaking; while on the other side, Qianqian flew over like a light little bird, moving so fast it was astonishing. In the blink of an eye, the two of them successively jumped into the warm embrace of their respective elder brother (or elder sister).

Qianqian looked at Yan Xiner with a face full of joy and said excitedly, "Elder Sister, you really came! That's wonderful; you really are a person who keeps their word, I love you so much~" Yan Xiner smiled and looked at the little girl acting coquettishly in front of her, gently replying, "Since I promised you, I must definitely do it, Qianqian must also become a good child who keeps their word~" Hearing this, Qianqian obediently nodded her head and sweetly answered, "Got it, Elder Sister~"

At the same time, Ai Jiao tightly threw herself into Ai Chun's arms and shouted impatiently, "Elder Brother, where are my delicious things? Hurry up and take them out!" Ai Chun helplessly shook his head, reached out his hand and lightly patted his mischievous younger brother, saying in an annoyed tone, "You brat, all you know is how to eat!" Afterwards, Ai Chun turned his head to signal the servant boy beside him to bring out the items purchased today. Not long after, the servant boy came over with things, including colorfully tempting candied hawthorn skewers, fragrant chicken strips, and delicate, soft dragon's beard pastry. Only to see Ai Chun gently distribute these delicacies one by one to every child present, ensuring everyone received a portion.

After Ai Jiao quickly took her own portion of snacks, she said with a heart full of joy, "Big Brother is so nice~" Hearing this, Ai Chun smiled slightly, reached out his finger and lightly poked Ai Jiao's tender cheeks, softly scolding, "A real man shouldn't act coquettish like this."

At this moment, Qianqian and Qi Xi, having received delicious snacks, were extremely excited, and the two shouted in unison, "Thank you, Brother Ai, Brother Ai is so nice~" Ai Chun hurriedly replied, "No need to be polite~" And the three slightly older children standing behind each held a string of bright red candied hawthorn skewers, shouting loudly, "Thank you, Elder Brother Ai!" For a time, laughter and voices filled the entrance of the Shangshufang.

Ai Chun smiled and watched everyone savoring the snacks, gently reminding, "It's getting late, you all should hurry home, lest the elders in your families worry." At this time, Yan Xiner walked forward gracefully, bowed slightly with a salute, and said softly, "Then we will take our leave now." After speaking, she took the hands of her younger brothers and sisters and boarded the carriage that had been waiting for a long time. Ai Chun stood quietly in place, his gaze following the carriage as it gradually moved away, until it disappeared at the end of the road.

Just then, Ai Jiao, who had been standing by the side, suddenly said, "Big Brother, you really need to work harder and marry your sister-in-law home early! That way, I can often go to An Wangfu to play." Hearing these words, Ai Chun couldn't help but frown slightly, turned his head to look at this clever and mischievous younger brother beside him, and sternly admonished, "You're just a child, don't talk nonsense! If others hear it, it will inevitably have a bad impact on Miss Yan's reputation." Ai Jiao then said, "Got it, then I'll go home and say." Ai Chun looked at his younger brother speechlessly. At this time, Qi Yu walked over and said, "Elder Brother Ai, if there is any place where we need help, we siblings will definitely help with all our strength." Ai Chun cupped his hands and said, "Then thank you very much. It's not early anymore, hurry back, and be careful on the road." Qi Yu said, "Elder Brother Ai, we two are leaving first, you all also go slowly on the road." "Okay." After Ai Chun watched the two leave, he got on the carriage with his younger brother, preparing to return...

On the other side, Yan Xiner, Qianqian, and Yan Shuang'er sat together in a carriage, the atmosphere warm and cheerful. Only to see Qianqian's face covered in red sugar syrup, looking just like a cute little flower cat. Yan Xiner saw this, hurriedly took out an exquisitely embroidered handkerchief from her bosom, and gently wiped Qianqian's face, softly saying, "Eat slowly, little glutton, look how dirty you've made your face!" However, Qianqian didn't mind at all, snatched the handkerchief, casually wiped her face, and then continued to bury her head in eating. She mumbled vaguely in her mouth: "Elder Sister, Qianqian listened well in class today and studied very seriously! You must remember to come pick up Qianqian after class tomorrow."

How could Yan Xiner not know her little sister's little thoughts? But she didn't expose it, smiling and replying, "I know, my good little sister." At this time, Yan Shuang'er, sitting by the side, suddenly said, "Elder Sister, do you still remember that set of blue jewelry bought last time? Since the Qi Xi Festival passed, I haven't seen you wear it again. Such pretty jewelry should be worn more often."

Yan Xiner smiled slightly and explained, "I'm just here to pick you up from class; there's no need to dress up so exquisitely, right?" Yan Shuang'er wouldn't listen, hurriedly persuading: "Oh, Elder Sister, if you dress up beautifully, we'll have face when we go out. You must dress up carefully tomorrow~" Facing the coquettish pleading of her two younger sisters, Yan Xiner had always been powerless to resist, so she could only look at them both dotingly and helplessly nod her head in agreement.

Just like that, the three sisters chatted and laughed with one another, Yan Wang sat by the side like a watermark, and the carriage moved forward slowly amidst laughter and voices, as if time had stopped at this moment, leaving only this thick familial affection lingering in the air...