Yan Jiuchao refused. “I have an early morning court assembly tomorrow. We’ll come back and stay for a few more days during the break in the middle of the month.”
If it were anyone else, Aunt might have thought that the other party was complaining that the countryside was not easy to live in. However, Yan Jiuchao had lived in the countryside for so long and had even bought a house. Aunt knew that he was not that kind of person, let alone that he had to attend court in the morning. Not only did Aunt not force him to stay, she even hurriedly urged him to get into the carriage.
The three fat little fellows had dinner at Ah Wei’s house. When they saw that it was Ah Wei who cooked, the three fat little fellows were so touched that they finished everything in one go!
The truth was that the entire family’s cooking was terrible. Only Ah Wei’s culinary skills were great, so Ah Wei had always cooked alone.
When Ah Wei walked out with the last bowl of egg soup, there were only a few empty plates left on the table. Ah Wei went to steam another basket of steamed buns. When he turned around, the steamed buns had been eaten up by the little fatties.
Ah Wei did not know how many meals he had cooked, but his eyes were dizzy and his hands were trembling. It was not easy for him to feed the little fat fellows, and when he did, the rice jar was almost empty.
Fortunately, Little Bruiser came to pick them up!
Ah Wei could not wait to send the little fat brats away. His miserable life as a teacher (nanny) was finally over. He was that happy big villain of the Ghost Clan again! Unexpectedly, before he could be smug, there was a knocking sound behind him.
Ah Wei dragged his tired body and opened the door. He saw three fat little fellows.
The little fat fellows were barefooted and hugging small pillows as they looked at Ah Wei adorably.
Mom said we can stay and sleep with you tonight!
The broken Ah Wei: “!!!”
Yan Jiuchao and Yu Wan boarded the carriage and returned to the Young Master Manor. Zi Su did not see the three little masters and asked in confusion, “Where are they?”
Yu Wan explained without changing her expression, “My parents couldn’t bear to part with them so we left them behind.”
Zi Su looked at their reddened ears and pretended to believe them.
The couple entered the room.
Fu Ling walked over with a large basket of newly picked plums and lychee. She was about to go into the room when Zi Su caught her.
“What?” Fu Ling asked.
“What are you doing?” Zi Su asked.
Fu Ling said, “The Princely Heir Consort asked me to pluck it before she left. Isn’t she back? I’ll bring it to her!”
Zi Su glared at her resentfully. “Who can eat the fruits you picked now?”
“Why did she ask the kitchen to cook supper if she can’t eat?” Fu Ling was confused.
“That’s…” Zi Su didn’t know how to explain it to her. This girl wasn’t young anymore. Why wasn’t she enlightened about such things? Didn’t she see that the Princely Heir and Princely Heir Consort couldn’t tolerate anyone else? After being banned for ten days, this newlywed couple was probably anxious about it.
There was already movement in the room. Zi Su blushed and pulled Fu Ling’s hand to escape.
Both of them liked this kind of thing when it was harmonious, not to mention that it had been banned for so long. Moreover, she had forgotten such an important day. Yu Wan had planned to make it up to him, but she accidentally went overboard.
That night, the upper room asked for hot water three times.
Yu Wan was extremely satisfied, but she was really tortured badly. She even forgot how she fell asleep. She lay on the dry mattress that had already been changed, her breathing was even and sweet. Her black hair hung down and rested on her fair shoulder.
Yan Jiuchao pulled the thin blanket over her and lay beside her. He placed one hand behind his head and the other on his stomach.
Yan Jiuchao slowly closed his eyes. After a while, he pulled out the hand that was resting behind his head and placed it under the blanket. After a while, he moved to her side and gently held her hand.
It was a good night’s sleep.
… .
When Yu Wan woke up, Yan Jiuchao had already gone to court. Yu Wan blushed. Which bride in ancient times slept until late in the morning like her? She was really too lawless.
“Oh no.” Yu Wan thought of something and patted her head. She had really been seduced badly by her husband yesterday. She had even forgotten to tell him that the State Preceptor had come to test her.
However, even if Yu Wan didn’t say anything, Yan Jiuchao had already learned from the guards on duty that the State Preceptor and his disciple had come. The two of them gave her a thank-you gift and said some polite words. They accidentally dropped a glowing bead.
Yan Jiuchao was certain that the State Preceptor was here to test Yu Wan.
Yan Jiuchao did not think that any of them had leaked the news of Nanzhao’s holy artifact. Even if Yu Zigui wanted to betray Yu Wan long ago, he would have done it long ago. Therefore, the reason why the State Preceptor suspected Yu Wan was most likely because he had seen Yu Wan on the day of the hunt.
“Young Master, could he have already tested something?” On the way back to the manor, Shadow Thirteen asked suspiciously.
Yan Jiuchao shook his head. “That girl isn’t so stupid as to let him succeed. What I’m most worried about now isn’t what he tested, but whether he recognized anything.”
Shadow Thirteen frowned. “Young Master, you mean…”
Yan Jiuchao said indifferently, “He’s the State Preceptor of Nanzhao. It’s impossible for him not to have seen the Queen. If he only met a girl who looks similar to the Eldest Princess, we can say that it’s a coincidence. But what if he saw the Queen herself? I’m afraid this is another story.”
“Young Master!” Shadow Six chased after him.
“He left?” Yan Jiuchao asked.
Shadow Six nodded. “He went to the south city gate!”
Yan Jiuchao dusted his wide sleeves. “Looks like he went to Lotus Flower Village. He’s really fast.”
Lotus Flower Village had a lot of job applications yesterday, and the positions had basically been decided. Not many outsiders came today. A carriage successfully drove into the village and stopped in front of a small straw hut. A six or seven-year-old girl was squatting on the ground playing with mud.
The State Preceptor alighted from the carriage and took out a piece of candy. “Let me ask you, where is the Yu family?”
