Chapter 44: The Demon Lord Junzhu's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 44: Before the Plan Proceeds

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

The two arrived at the entrance of the largest tailor shop in the city. The shopfront was spacious, the renovation exquisite, the doorway bustling with customers, and business was thriving.

Qianqian recalled the red little cloak she had ordered here before; because of some matters it had been delayed, and she had kept forgetting to come pick it up. Today she happened to pass by, so she pulled her good friend along into the shop.

Just as they entered, sharp-eyed Qianqian spotted that familiar shopkeeper still sitting behind the counter. She walked quickly to the counter and asked in a sweet voice, "Shopkeeper, is that little red cloak I ordered finished yet?" Her voice was clear and melodious, like an oriole emerging from the valley.

Hearing the voice, the shopkeeper looked up at Qianqian and only then suddenly remembered there was still this matter. He hurriedly said with a smile, "Oh my, look at my memory! It's been ready for ages, I'll have the assistant fetch it for you right away, just wait a moment." As he spoke, he called toward the back, telling the assistant to hurry and bring out the cloak.

Qianqian nodded obediently and waited patiently at the counter. Before long, an assistant came running up, holding an exquisite parcel. He handed the parcel to Qianqian and said with a smile, "Miss, this is your little red cloak, please take good care of it."

Qianqian took the parcel with delight, carefully opened it, and sure enough it was that long-awaited little red cloak. Its color was bright and eye-catching, the texture soft and smooth, and it was embroidered with exquisite patterns — truly beautiful! Qi Xi also praised it repeatedly after seeing it, "So pretty!" Qianqian said, "Xi Xi, next time I ride a horse I can wear the little cloak, then we'll go together?" Qi Xi hurriedly replied, "Sure, Qianqian will look mighty impressive wearing it on horseback."

At this moment, Shiyi, who had been following behind, stepped forward, took out silver from her purse and paid the shopkeeper. Afterward, the two walked out of the tailor shop arm in arm, formally setting foot on the journey home.

Along the way, the sun shone brightly, a gentle breeze brushed their faces. The two young ladies chattered away in the carriage the whole trip, their mood exceptionally pleasant. Before long they arrived at Qi Xi's doorstep. Qianqian first sent Qi Xi home, then continued alone toward her own home.

After arriving home, Qianqian did not go straight back to her room to rest, but headed directly for Xinxiang Yuan. She wanted to see what Yan Xiner was doing at this moment. Entering the courtyard, Qianqian asked the maid at the door and learned Yan Xiner was reading in the study. So, like a happy little rabbit, she bounced and hopped toward the study, and just as she entered she said, "Elder Sister, Elder Sister~" Yan Xiner saw Qianqian run over and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, little sister?" "Elder Sister, Qianqian's sachet broke! Can you embroider a new one for Qianqian?" Hearing that soft, sweet voice and seeing the adorable little girl before her, Yan Xiner smiled and agreed repeatedly, "Of course, no problem!"

"Then can Elder Sister embroider it for Qianqian today? Qianqian wants to wear it tomorrow~" Qianqian blinked her big eyes, looking at Yan Xiner with anticipation. Yan Xiner thought for a moment, considering a sachet wasn't hard to embroider, and readily nodded, "Alright, should be no problem. But little sister, what kind of pattern do you want embroidered on the sachet?"

Qianqian tilted her head, propped her chin with her little hand, and thought seriously for a while before answering, "Elder Sister, then embroider a pair of mandarin ducks." Yan Xiner asked with some puzzlement, "Why think of embroidering mandarin ducks?" Qianqian giggled and replied playfully, "Because the mandarin ducks I've seen others embroider all look like ducks, not pretty at all. So I'm especially curious what Elder Sister's mandarin ducks will look like." Yan Xiner thought to herself (Oh~ so this little girl is testing me.) She deliberately teased, "What if Elder Sister embroiders them badly?"

Qianqian wasn't worried at all, instead encouraging confidently, "Won't happen, Elder Sister is so amazing you'll definitely embroider them beautifully. Elder Sister must hurry and embroider tonight, Qianqian has to wear it for the spring outing tomorrow." Yan Xiner hurriedly nodded, "Got it, got it, mission guaranteed!" At this, Qianqian tugged Yan Xiner's sleeve coquettishly, "Elder Sister, how about you come on the spring outing with Qianqian tomorrow too? More people makes it more lively and fun." Yan Xiner asked, "Who else is going?" Qianqian counted on her fingers, "Also San Jie, Fourth Brother, Qi Gege, and Xi Xi — Elder Sister knows them all." Yan Xiner agreed happily upon hearing this.

Seeing Yan Xiner nod in agreement, Qianqian didn't linger, but hurriedly turned and went to Wufangyuan to find Yan Shuang'er. Arriving at Wufangyuan, she first called softly for San Jie; before long Yan Shuang'er appeared. Immediately after, Qianqian orderly instructed Baozi beside her to go summon Yan Wang.

Not long after, Yan Wang strode into the study. At this moment Qianqian and Yan Shuang'er were chatting happily beside the desk. Seeing Yan Wang arrive, Qianqian hurriedly signaled Baozi to bring a comfortable chair for Yan Wang. Once Yan Wang was seated, the three sat around the table, the atmosphere somewhat serious.

Qianqian gave a light cough, cleared her throat, and solemnly revealed tomorrow's action plan in advance to Yan Shuang'er and Yan Wang. Yan Shuang'er and Yan Wang listened with full attention, afraid to miss any detail. Throughout, they nodded slightly from time to time, expressing agreement with Qianqian's words.

When the matter of Ai Chun becoming the future brother-in-law was mentioned, the three exchanged smiles simultaneously, a tacit understanding between them — everyone felt this marriage could not be more suitable. Thus the discussion proceeded very smoothly, all matters arranged perfectly.

Just then a servant hurried over, respectfully reporting that dinner was ready and requesting the three masters move to the dining hall. So Qianqian, Yan Shuang'er, and Yan Wang rose and went together toward the dining hall. Just as they entered, the Princess Consort looked at the three children with a smile and teased, "Oh my, you three little imps gathered together — cooking up some mischief again?" Qianqian said coquettishly, "Not at all! We're enthusiastically discussing what items to prepare for tomorrow's spring outing!" As soon as she finished, the Princess Consort's beautiful eyes showed strong curiosity, and she asked, "Oh? So you're going on a spring outing tomorrow? Just the three of you? Any other companions going along?"

Qianqian blinked and replied cheerfully, "Of course not just us! Also Qi Xi, Qi Xi's elder brother, and Elder Sister~ Elder Sister is coming with us too!" Hearing Yan Xiner would also go, the Princess Consort felt a flash of surprise but quickly smiled, "Xin'er going too, that's excellent. Young people should indeed go out more, have a good time." Yan Xiner, standing nearby, hurriedly nodded obediently, "Mother rest assured, I will take good care of the younger brothers and sisters."

Hearing this, a relieved smile appeared on the Princess Consort's face. At this moment, everyone chatted warmly while enjoying the delicious food, the atmosphere exceptionally lively, laughter rising and falling. And Qianqian, Yan Shuang'er, and Yan Wang looked forward with joy to tomorrow's beautiful spring outing, their eyes shining with excitement and anticipation. As for Yan Xiner, although she did not know what surprises awaited her tomorrow, just thinking of going on an outing together with her adorable younger siblings filled her heart with anticipation as well......