Chapter 213: Someone

After keeping everyone in suspense for a while, Qi Xinxin finally spoke: "My name is Qi Nian'en. Father originally wanted to name her Qi Nianyuan, but Mother changed it, saying there are plenty of people who want to be called that."

"The meaning is very good."

Yuan Siyin chuckled, "I was so busy earlier that I forgot to ask someone to make a longevity lock. I'll definitely prepare a gift and visit you next time."

Are you coming alone?

Qi Xinxin suddenly smiled mischievously.

Yuan Siyin didn't understand: "There are still many trivial matters at the border. Si Fangming won't be able to come back by then, will he?"

"Not him, it's someone else."

Qi Xinxin knew that Yu Shiyan was nearby, so she deliberately raised her voice.

“Ah Qing won’t do either. He still has to study. Yesterday, his teacher slapped his hand, saying that he’s not making any progress and only knows how to joke around.”

At this point, Yuan Siyin couldn't help but frown.

Their aunt doted on the siblings and would easily cover up any mistakes they made, and couldn't control Yuan Fuqing at all.

To put it bluntly, they still need to be disciplined.

Qi Xinxin raised her eyebrows provocatively upon hearing this, even though Yu Shiyan couldn't see it, she was happy to do so.

Look, Sister Siyin didn't even think of you.

Some people are in a terrible state.

"It's alright, it's good that Sister Siyin came. Let's go back quickly, it's rather lonely talking here. Consort Wan is busy arranging hairpins and it's quite lively, why don't we go and take a look?"

Yuan Siyin nodded in agreement, but paused as she passed the artificial hill.

What else could it be but the jade pendant that Yu Shiyan confiscated yesterday, lying on the ground?

"Xinxin, why don't you go back first? I suddenly remembered that my aunt just asked me to go back."

Qi Xinxin thought for a moment and readily agreed: "Okay, don't forget to come find me then. I've been all alone and so bored these days."

"Don't worry, would I lie to you?"

Yuan Siyin smiled and waved to send the person away. She looked around to make sure no one else was there before picking up the jade pendant and crouching down to go into the artificial hill.

She wanted to see what this troublemaker Yu Shiyan was up to, sneaking around here like a dog.

If she manages to find any leverage over someone, she'll be rich.

The artificial hill was very dark, with all the sunlight blocked out. Yuan Siyin subconsciously reached for the tinderbox, only to remember that she had just changed into this palace dress and had left it on the table in her haste to go out.

She withdrew her hand with some regret, but fortunately, her hearing became more acute in the dark. Upon hearing the slightest movement, she immediately listened and, touching the cool stone wall beside her, slowly moved forward.

The artificial hill was winding and twisting, and even a seasoned offender like her wouldn't dare say she knew every fork in the road. She was really unlucky to have run into Yu Shiyan twice.

Lost in her own thoughts, the sounds around her grew clearer.

"You heartless devil, what's the rush?"

"Good sister, please give me some more money."

"Did you go gambling again? I told you the other day to stay away from those frivolous things. You lost so much money that your wallet was practically empty, and now you've dragged me here to call me 'good sister'."

The woman's voice carried a hint of anger, but with a rustling sound, it quickly softened: "You're shameless, you cheat people out of their money, you get all the good things."

"But my sister has to let me take it, otherwise how dare I overstep my bounds?"

The man chuckled twice, and his movements became increasingly rough and reckless.

Yuan Siyin's expression froze, and without paying attention to her footing, she stepped straight onto a dry branch.

The "snap" sound had barely faded when a woman's sweet, yet panicked, whisper rang out: "Someone's there!"