Chapter 229: Arriving in Qingzhou 4

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

All the servants in the courtyard were very excited about Pei Fengtang’s arrival, he was the master, after all! Once the master returned, there would be people staying in this mansion from then on. They would serve him properly, and then maybe, their monthly salary would also be increased a little!

Qi Qingyao turned around and was about to walk toward the guest room when she was stopped by Heir Pei.

She turned around.

He asked, “Do you want the food to be brought to your room later, or do you want to eat together in the parlor?”

“Please send it to my room.” After having to endure being jolted around in the carriage for a long time, anyone would want to relax, drink some good tea, and eat some snacks.

As soon as she entered the room, she saw the children had already taken off their shoes and started playing on the bed. The servants seemed to have received a tip-off earlier, saying that there would be guests coming today, and so two braziers were placed in this guest room, which made the place not cold at all.

Hot tea had also been prepared aptly. There was even almond milk tea prepared for the children on the table..

Jiang Yeqian made sure that she had closed the door after entering the room before taking off the mask. He sat down at the small, round mahogany table and glanced at the surroundings all around Qi Qingyao without reservation.

He said coldly, “You’re so familiar with him to the point you’re staying in his house, eh?”

“He said Qingzhou is very chaotic. In any case, I’ll give him some money later as rooming fees. That should be alright, yes?” Qi Qingyao did not like being indebted either so she did not refute Jiang Yeqian’s words.

“…yes.” Jiang Yeqian initially had many things he wanted to say, but he suddenly choked up and could only choke out one word.

After Qi Qingyao sat down, she poured herself a cup of tea. “Haven’t your memories recovered? Tell me, is Qingzhou City a chaotic place?”

Jiang Yeqian answered with confusion. “I don’t think it’s a chaotic place.”

“???” Could it be that Heir Pei was lying? That was impossible, he certainly did not look like he was lying at the time.

Si Jin carried Erniu back. He handed Erniu a bowl of steaming hot almond tea and let her take a few sips. After that, he said in a serious but adorable manner, “Sister, I’ll protect you.”

Qi Qingyao let out a laugh. “Don’t be frightened. If Heir Pei said that it’s best not to go out at night, then we won’t go out at night! We shouldn’t need to be so anxious.”

Jiang Yeqian had also brought over Dabao and Xiaobao who were not wearing their shoes. After drinking the almond milk tea, he sent the two children to bed. The children started enjoying themselves, playing cat’s cradle on the bed.

Jiang Yeqian took a sip of tea and said to her, “If we continue staying at Heir Pei’s residence, then we’ll be watched in whatever we do.”

Qi Qingyao pondered for a moment. “We’ll stay here for a few days. Let me get used to the environment here, then we’ll decide what to do.”

“That’s fine.” He approved of her idea.

Si Jin was silent. He sat at the side and listened to their conversation, deep in thought.

The three of them had been conversing for a while when they suddenly heard a loud noise from outside. Qi Qingyao walked over and opened a small gap at the door. She looked over across the yard and saw some middle-aged people dressed in bright and luxurious clothes walking in and out.

Qi Qingyao looked on with puzzlement.

“Why are there people coming and going outside all of a sudden?”

“Perhaps someone found out that Heir Pei has returned and came to visit,” Jiang Yeqian said to himself without looking at the situation outside.

“You know about this too?” Qi Qingyao was really shocked.

Jiang Yeqian replied unhurriedly, “Just think about it. He’s an heir and was cured by a physician some time ago. Lu Yan, who happened to be in Baishui Town, had even gone out of his way to visit him on the second day of Chinese New Year. So, what of the imperial power in Qingzhou City? They must’ve caught wind of it a long time ago. Besides, when we entered the city, the guards at the city gate did not even dare to inspect us when they saw the flag with the character ‘Pei’ on this carriage and Lu Yan’s black carriage! So, it’s not hard to imagine.”

Qi Qingyao, “…”