After saying that, he ran to the Li family's house like a gust of wind. "My wife can't manage all the work by herself, so I'm going to help take care of my two uncles."

"Xiao Ran..." Qiu Yan took two steps after her, then stopped.

If this child continues to resist studying like this, there will likely be a lot of trouble when he is sent to academy next year.

However, no matter how difficult he is to teach, Qiu Yan is confident that she can make him her official husband.

Gu Qian watched Qiu Yan and Gu Xiaoran interact, his joy evident on his face.

"Let him be." He had always left Gu Xiaoran to her own devices.

Qiu Yan asked, puzzled, "If you indulge him like this, aren't you afraid he'll go astray?"

"As long as he's happy." Gu Qian only wanted Gu Xiaoran to live a peaceful life, which would also comfort his mother's spirit in heaven.

Qiu Yan and Gu Qian disagreed on this point.

In her view, books are essential; at the very least, they should be able to read menus when dining at restaurants.

She stopped dwelling on the matter. "I'm going to Huaiyuan now. Are you coming with me, or staying home to take care of Xiaoran?"

“I’ll go with you.” Gu Qian said without hesitation, and then added, “Xiao Ran will be looked after by Ling Qi and the others.”

He insisted on accompanying Yan Yan when she went out, but he was somewhat puzzled and surprised: "What are you going to Huaiyuan for? Are you looking for your second uncle?"

Qiu Yan nodded, "Yes, my second uncle hasn't returned for a long time, and I'm a little worried."

With the matter settled, Gu Qian first went to find his master and mistress to give them a brief explanation, and then went to get the carriage ready.

After harnessing the carriage, he thoughtfully placed a cotton quilt inside.

Under Qiu Yan's focused gaze, he smiled brightly at her with his charming peach blossom eyes, "It's cold on the road."

"It's not that delicate."

Soon, the two set off.

The carriage moved at a brisk pace. When they arrived in Baiyang, Qiu Yan, fearing that the trip would be in vain, went to the rented courtyard and Jiang Liu's clothing shop.

The clothing shop is on the second floor, and Qiu Dayu is also there.

At that moment, he was chatting and laughing with Zhao Yuanyuan, discussing their plans to go home for the Chinese New Year.

Both Qiu Dayu and Gu Qian were somewhat puzzled upon seeing Qiu Yan and Gu Qian.

Qiu Dayu: "Xiaoyan, what brings you here?"

Zhao Yuanyuan: "Didn't you just return to the village yesterday?"

Qiu Yan was in a hurry to get going, so she didn't say much and went straight to the point: "Yuanyuan, Uncle, have Sister Jiang and Second Uncle returned yet?"

The two shook their heads and said one after the other, "No."

"You guys continue your conversation." Qiu Yan turned to leave, but then she heard a knocking sound, like someone coming upstairs.

At first, Qiu Yan didn't pay any attention, but that's until she saw the man coming upstairs...

It was Tang Yi.

He looked travel-worn, his clothes and hair were disheveled, a far cry from his former glamorous self.

Tang Yi was taken aback for a moment, then bowed respectfully to Gu Qian, saying, "You're here too."

Gu Qian nodded; he was unaware of Tang Yi and Jiang Liu's divorce.

After Tang Yi finished speaking, he looked anxiously at Qiu Yan. "Qiu Yan, where is Liu'er?"

Qiu Yan was puzzled and asked, "You don't know?"

Tang Yi: "Isn't she at the clothing store?"

The two spoke at the same time, but Tang Yi's anxiety grew even stronger when he couldn't see Jiang Liu.

Since Jiang Liu divorced him, he has never stepped into the clothing store once, nor has he ever inquired about Jiang Liu's whereabouts.

As a county magistrate, he had his own pride.

But now...

Qiu Yan: "Didn't you go to Huaiyuan? Why are you here?"

Tang Yi was slightly taken aback. "How did you know my whereabouts?"

Qiu Yan didn't reply, and turned around to go downstairs with Gu Qian.

"Wait!" Tang Yi jogged after him.