Chapter 591

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

An Wangfei had long finished her breakfast, and at this moment she sat before the table, ladling steaming hot congee for Qianqian. The congee looked thick and rich, its aroma wafting forth, making anyone who saw it feel hungry.

At this moment footsteps came from outside, and An Wangfei raised her head to look toward the entrance, just in time to see Shangguan Xingyu walk in. An Wangfei smiled as she looked at Shangguan Xingyu, and asked softly, "Yu'er, you're here. Have you had your morning meal?"

Shangguan Xingyu nodded slightly and replied in a gentle voice, "Mother Consort, this daughter-in-law has already eaten." An Wangfei nodded and continued, "Even if you've eaten, drink a little more. The weather outside is cold; have some congee to warm your body." Shangguan Xingyu did not decline, smiling as she answered, "Very well, Mother Consort."

Shangguan Xingyu moved to the table and slowly sat down. Seeing this, An Wangfei hurriedly picked up a spoon and ladled a small half bowl of congee for Shangguan Xingyu. After all, Shangguan Xingyu had already eaten; too much would go uneaten and be wasted. Afterwards, An Wangfei ladled the same half bowl of congee for herself.

At this moment, An Wangfei's gaze turned to Qianqian beside her, and she asked softly, "Qianqian, have you finished tidying up? Come quickly and eat with us."

Qianqian was seen wearing plain clothes, her hair simply tied into a bun without any headwear. After all, she did not plan to go out today, and such attire was both comfortable and at ease.

Hearing An Wangfei's call, Qianqian quickly walked to the table and sat down lightly. She picked up her chopsticks, first picking up a pan-fried dumpling and putting it into her mouth, chewing slowly. After swallowing the food in her mouth, Qianqian then raised her head and looked at An Wangfei.

Just then, An Wangfei suddenly asked, "Qianqian, the person you spoke of yesterday whom you admire—exactly which family's young master is he?" This question made Qianqian, who had been preparing to pick up food, stiffen in surprise, her chopsticks suspended in midair.

She was very clear about the purpose of her mother's visit this time, but her mother speaking so bluntly still caught her somewhat off guard.

Qianqian thought for a moment, then slowly said, "Mother, he was indeed from Xishang Kingdom before, but now he has nothing left. However, we knew each other before; he is very patient with me and is also very kind."

Hearing her words, An Wangfei immediately asked, "Then is he willing to be a son-in-law living with our family?"

Qianqian answered without hesitation, "Naturally willing." Although in her heart she had not yet gone to ask Ouyang Chengren, she wanted to placate her mother first.

An Wangfei nodded and continued to press, "Then can his parents agree?" Qianqian hurriedly explained, "He has no parents, no brothers or sisters; he is alone."

Hearing this, An Wangfei could not help but sigh, "So that's how it is. He is truly a pitiful person. Since that's the case, if he is willing to be a son-in-law living with us and treats you well, Mother naturally has no objections. However, this matter cannot be decided by listening to only your side of the story; we still must meet him."

After all, you might have been addled by love and cannot see good from bad. Your father and I are people who have been through this; we do have some experience."

Qianqian nodded obediently and said, "Mother, you are right. Then when do you think it would be appropriate to arrange a meeting?"

An Wangfei asked curiously, "What is this person's name? Have I met him before?" Qianqian shook her head and replied, "Mother should not have met him before, but Father should have heard of him, or perhaps even met him."

An Wangfei nodded thoughtfully, thinking that since she did not know this person, asking his name would be of no use; she would still have to meet him to know.

Seeing this, Qianqian hurriedly struck while the iron was hot and said, "Mother, rest assured, this person's character is absolutely beyond reproach, and he is also very good to me." Hearing this, An Wangfei's expression softened somewhat, and she said, "Very well. Since that's the case, where is this person now?"

Qianqian hurriedly replied, "He is in Kyoto." An Wangfei thought for a moment and said, "Then let's do this: today at night, you go tell him to come over tonight to have a meal together. Mother will go make preparations." After speaking, An Wangfei stood up, preparing to leave.

Seeing this, Qianqian hurriedly nodded and answered, "Very well, Mother. After I finish breakfast later, I will go tell him." Hearing Qianqian agree, An Wangfei then finished the congee in her bowl with satisfaction, turned, and left, leaving Qianqian and Shangguan Xingyu alone.

Watching An Wangfei walk away, Shangguan Xingyu then said to Qianqian, "You are quite clever. You did not directly tell Mother Consort his identity; if you simply brought him over tonight, the scene might well get out of control."

Qianqian watched her mother's departing back and breathed a slight sigh of relief. She said, "Tonight I still need Sister-in-law to help a lot!" Shangguan Xingyu said, "Rest assured."

After the two finished eating, Shangguan Xingyu also left. Qianqian called Man Tou to help her tidy her hair. Man Tou quickly and neatly combed Qianqian's hair, then put an exquisite hair ornament on her.

After everything was ready, Qianqian stood up, took a deep breath, and then walked out of An Wang Fu. She got into the carriage that had long been waiting outside the residence; the carriage slowly started and headed toward the bustling streets.

Along the way, Qianqian sat quietly in the carriage compartment, feeling somewhat uneasy in her heart. She did not know what she would face next, but she knew that no matter what, she had to bravely face it.

The carriage soon arrived in front of a Chengyi Puzi. Qianqian got out of the carriage and, bringing Hua Hua, walked into the shop. The boss, upon seeing Qianqian, was immediately attracted by her attire. He came forward with a smiling face and enthusiastically asked, "Miss, what would you like to buy?"

Qianqian thought for a moment, then said softly, "I want to buy a set of men's clothing, black in color. As for the material, of course it must be the best."

Hearing Qianqian's request, the shopkeeper hurriedly smiled and answered, "Very well, no problem! However, may I ask, Miss, what size of men's clothing do you need?"

Hearing this, Qianqian suddenly froze. She only then realized that she did not actually know Ouyang Chengren's clothing size. She could not help but feel vexed—how could she have forgotten something so important?

However, Qianqian soon came back to herself and said somewhat embarrassedly to the shopkeeper, "Um... he is one head taller than me, with a normal build. Ordinary clothes should fit him, right?"

Seeing that Qianqian was somewhat embarrassed, the shopkeeper was not angry. Instead, he thought for a moment, then smiled and suggested, "The clothes on the first floor are affordable. If Miss has higher quality requirements, I suggest you go to the second floor to look. The clothes on the second floor are of better quality, and the price is relatively higher. I wonder what Miss thinks?"

Hearing the shopkeeper's words, Qianqian found them very reasonable and nodded in agreement. "Very well, then please lead the way."