Chapter 149 Lianshan

"Dazhuang, you go back with the village head."

Chen Lizheng stopped upon hearing the sound, turned around to look at the couple, and lingered on Chen Yongnian for a long time.

After some time apart, Chen Yongnian gave off a different vibe.

He remembered that Chen Yongnian used to seem simple and honest, but now he had a more serious look in his eyes, giving people a different feeling.

Chen Lizheng looked at Chen Yongnian with a gratified expression, patted his arm, and said, "Yongnian has made something of himself. Come back to the village more often and spend time with your family."

"Okay," Chen Yongnian replied without saying anything more.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Chen Lizheng didn't say anything more and left with Lin Dazhuang.

The oxcart moved along, kicking up clouds of dust.

Wan Qiqi and Chen Yongnian then turned and walked into the town.

Wan Qiqi tilted her head, looking at Chen Yongxing curiously, a joking smile playing on her lips: "You're really brave, beating someone up on their turf and then demanding compensation!" She truly hadn't expected Chen Yongnian to say those things.

She knew Chen Yongnian was changing and growing, but she never imagined he would beat someone up like a "pig's head" for her sake.

Chen Yongnian stopped and looked at Wan Qiqi with a hint of anger in his eyes. "He caused you trouble, why didn't you say anything?"

If it had been my wife instead of him who came today, things might not have turned out this way!

If it were his wife who came today, would it mean he's going to lose her?

How could she still say such a thing with a smile?

The anger in his eyes gradually turned into grievance, and his eyes instantly reddened.

Wan Qiqi was shocked by his reaction, and for some reason, her heart felt a little swollen.

The sudden hug startled Wan Qiqi, causing her to take two steps back, but Chen Yongnian showed no sign of letting go.

He buried his head in Wan Qiqi's neck and said in a hoarse voice, "My wife, please don't take any more risks in the future. Without you, I can't..." He paused, then continued, "What will happen to me, Pingping, and An'an?"

The hot breath brushed against Wan Qiqi's neck, bringing waves of tingling sensations, and her limbs also became tingly and weak.

She thought she would push Chen Yongnian away, but instead accepted his embrace.

She didn't know if it was because her body was dependent on Chen Yongnian, or if she truly regarded Chen Yongnian as her husband in her heart.

But at this moment, she didn't want to run away. Instead, she reached out and gently patted Chen Yongnian's back. "Don't worry, I won't do it again! You too, take good care of yourself. You are the pillar of our family!"

"Mmm." Chen Yongnian greedily inhaled the scent of the person in his arms, but then stopped abruptly a second later and released Wan Qiqi.

He remembered that his wife had said that he was not allowed to touch her unless she took the initiative.

Recalling his earlier actions, he lowered his head. "I'm sorry, my wife, I forgot to promise you." He glanced at Wan Qiqi every now and then, trying to see if she was angry.

Finally, he found that she was just quietly looking at him, a faint smile on her face.

It was only at this moment that Chen Yongnian truly realized that his wife had really changed, becoming completely different from before!

Wan Qiqi stared at Chen Yongnian, then glanced at Eleven in the distance, as if waiting for someone.

Perhaps we're still waiting for them?

Wan Qiqi patted Chen Yongnian's arm and raised her chin, gesturing for him to look behind him.

After the two men turned to look at him, Shiyi took the initiative to walk over and said, "Young Master Chen, Miss Wan, my master invites you."

There is a teahouse with elegant rooms.

Xie Xingyi sat with a cup of tea in his hand, and gently sniffed it.

Upon entering, the room is filled with the refreshing scent of grapefruit, mingled with the sweetness of honey.

He saw them arrive, but there was no smile on his face. He simply tapped the table lightly, gesturing for the two to sit down.

After sending the person inside, Shiyi closed the door and withdrew, standing guard at the entrance.

Wan Qiqi felt that this past was too formal, like a conspiracy in a movie or TV series, which made her want to back out.

She just wanted to be a law-abiding citizen and didn't want to get involved in anything complicated.

Chen Yongnian clasped his hands in a salute and said, "Greetings, Uncle-Master."

Wan Qiqi glanced at him, then sat down directly opposite Xie Xing, and pulled Chen Yongnian to sit down with her as well.

Chen Yongnian felt this was somewhat impolite, but seeing that Xie Xing ignored him, he sat down with peace of mind.

"What can I do for you, Young Master Xie?" Wan Qiqi glanced at the honey pomelo syrup in his teacup. "You wouldn't say there's something wrong with the syrup I provided, would you?"

Xie Xing shook his head, put down the teacup, and said, "Very good."

For a long while after the words were spoken, no one spoke.

Wan Qiqi and Xie Xing stared at each other quietly, as if waiting for the other to ask a question, but neither of them spoke.

Chen Yongnian sensed that his wife seemed to harbor some hostility towards his martial uncle, while his martial uncle's expression towards his wife was also rather complicated. He couldn't help but ask, "Martial Uncle, Wife, do you have some kind of grudge?"

Wan Qiqi turned her face away and glanced out the window, saying calmly, "No."

Xie Xing smiled faintly, "Never." He tapped the table a few times and said slowly, "Xie Huai died because Dong'er was beaten to death. He was so angry that his old illness relapsed and he died."

Wan Qiqi couldn't hide her surprise. "Why was Dong'er beaten to death? Was their affair discovered?"

Xie Xing nodded, "I have already notified the matchmaker to cancel the marriage, the red silk has been replaced with white silk, and the Xie family is currently holding a funeral."

Wan Qiqi stared at him, sensing that there was something hidden in his words.

The Xie family is holding a funeral, but Xie Xing, as the eldest son of the family, is not at home. Instead, he has come out, and no one from the Xie family has come to check on him. Is there something more important than this?

Xie Xing then asked, "Miss Wan, have you ever heard of the Lianshan Bandits?"

Wan Qiqi shook her head. Her area of ​​activity was only this big, how would she know anything about bandits?

Suddenly, she seemed to understand what Xie Xing wanted to do.

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