Chapter 563

After everyone had lunch together, Duan Huaichuan left in a hurry.

He missed his shift for half a day, so he needs to hurry up now.

Huo Shu hadn't slept all night. After dinner, seeing that there was nothing for him to do, he went home.

Zhong Jie and Madam Chen then took Yunxi shopping.

On the way, Zhong Jie and Madam Chen walked together, and Zhong Jie lowered her voice and asked, "Who was that young master just now?"

“She is my husband’s prized student, and she achieved the highest honors in the imperial examination this time,” Madam Chen said with a meaningful smile. “She also grew up with Xi’er since childhood, and the two have always had a close relationship!”

Hearing Madam Chen's words, Zhong Jie was secretly alarmed.

They were childhood sweethearts.

"The Yun family has really done a lot of harm."

Seeing how satisfied Madam Chen was with that young master, she knew that he must be a good person. Besides, the two had grown up together, and if the Yun family hadn't interfered, Yun Xi's life would have been peaceful for the rest of her days.

The Yun family...

A hint of hostility flashed in Zhong Jie's eyes.

"However, the young master of the Shen family is also quite good. He passed the imperial examination with top honors in all three categories last time, and... Xi'er likes him."

Hearing Madam Chen's words, Zhong Jie's expression softened slightly: "As long as Xi'er likes it."

Even so, after returning to Luoyang, she would have to see that person's character and temperament for herself.

If it's not good, then I'll just stay by Yunxi's side as a male concubine.

"Mother," came Yunxi's voice from the front, "Silver!"

Madam Chen responded, but a figure moved even faster than her.

Zhong Jie strode forward, paid Yun Xi the money, and then took the things from her hands: "It's still early, take your time to look around."

Mrs. Chen: ......

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Yunxi returned home with a full load of goodies, and her interactions with Zhong Jie became much more natural.

In the evening, the family sat down together for dinner again.

In just one afternoon, Zhong Jie and Yun Xi's relationship became noticeably closer. Huo Shu, who had just woken up from a nap, looked bewildered, as if he had been abandoned by the world.

He lowered his head and pondered for a while before saying, "Mother, news just came from Luoyang that the courtyard has been prepared and we can go back anytime."

As soon as Chen Qiang arrived in Luoyang, she ordered people to thoroughly clean the courtyard of her elders and her sister who had been missing for many years, so that they could move in at any time.

Zhong Jie nodded, then turned to look at Yun Xi expectantly: "Xi'er, shall we go back tomorrow?"

Yunxi nodded.

Chen Zongwen immediately perked up: "I'll go back and pack my bags right away!"

“Wait a minute,” Madam Chen frowned. “Why are you packing your luggage? Xi’er and I will go over there.”

Chen Zongwen blinked: "...Huh?"

"Isn't it because the Prince of Yunnan's mansion is backing us up? With them around, who would dare to mistreat Xi'er? You can just stay here and teach in peace!"

"......ah?!"

Chen Zongwen's eyes widened.

They just left him behind?!

He looked at Yunxi and gave her a wink.

Yunxi shook her head, looking helpless.

This was decided by Madam Chen; who dares to say anything?

Chen Zongwen gritted his teeth.

The meal was so bad I couldn't taste anything.

Back in his room, Chen Zongwen felt increasingly heartbroken.

Is it easy for me?

He ran around following his wife and daughter, but was still left behind!

Chen Zongwen planned to wait for Madam Chen to return so he could have a good talk with her and tell her that their family couldn't be separated!

But he waited until dawn, and Madam Chen still hadn't returned.

The aroma of food wafted in from outside, and Chen Zongwen, who had been dozing off in bed all night, suddenly woke up.

When I went outside, I saw that they were already eating.