After waiting for a while, Shaoyao came over happily with snacks in her hand, "Miss, this puff is for you."
Qingyin took it. It was still a little hot and looked like it was freshly baked. She took a bite and nodded, "It tastes okay."
Shaoyao also took one, took a big bite and said, "Wow! It's delicious." After a while, Shaoyao had eaten up the whole puff. If there weren't so many people on the street, she really wanted to lick the cream off her fingertips.
It took the two of them some time to eat and shop before returning home.
As soon as they entered the mansion, the gatekeeper told Qingyin that the old lady was looking for her.
Shaoyao glanced at Qingyin nervously. Did the old lady get the news so quickly?
Qingyin nodded calmly, "Peony, put the things back first. I'm going to go see my mother."
Shaoyao was a little worried and wanted to go with them.
Qingyin shook her head and said, "Let's go back."
Qingyin initially thought that he was asking about her going home, but she didn't expect that he was telling her that Jiang Chen would be returning to Beijing soon.
She also said that she was now his wife, and that the welcoming ceremony had to be properly arranged.
When Qingyin returned to Qingfengyuan, she could clearly see that Uncle Fu and the others were very happy.
"Madam, the general is coming back." Uncle Fu said excitedly.
It's been eight years, but I'm finally back.
Qingyin was also infected by this atmosphere and smiled: "Yeah, I just heard from my mother."
That night, Qingyin was so nervous about the news that Jiang Chen was coming back that she couldn't sleep.
Jiang Chen, who was a hundred miles away, also had two letters on the table in front of him.
If Qingyin saw this, she would probably be shocked.
Because the letter recorded everything that happened to her in the Shangshu Mansion that day without missing a word.
The other letter was not opened by its owner.
I don't know what's written in it.
Ying Zhu glanced at the unopened letter on the table, pursed her lips, and said, "This was sent by Master Liu."
Jiang Chen's gaze then fell on the other letter, and he hummed softly.
Although Qingyin was asked to arrange the welcoming ceremony these days, the old lady was the one who made the final decision.
She was just going through the motions.
Soon, the day arrived when Jiang Chen returned home.
The old lady ordered people to prepare dinner early, but it was not until dawn that the servant who brought the news came running in hurriedly and said that the emperor wanted to keep the general in the palace for dinner.
The old lady's face lit up with joy, it seemed that the emperor valued Chen'er.
Jiang Suizhou curled his lips in disdain. He had disliked his uncle since he was a child.
As far as I can remember, this uncle has always had a gloomy face and always likes to lecture him.
Why did this guy suddenly come back? Wouldn't it be good if he stayed on the battlefield all the time?
He said impatiently, "Grandma, I'm hungry."
The old lady first deliberately put on a stern face and scolded him, but in the end she said lovingly: "Since your uncle is eating in the palace, let's start first."
After all, today is an important day for Jiang Chen to return home, so the old lady did not let Jiang Qianqian come.
Although Jiang Qianqian was unhappy, she agreed obediently.
During this period of time, she made the old lady smile every day.
Judging from this speed, this person should be taken in soon.
That’s right, Qing Qianqian still has no name or status in the general’s mansion.
Jiang Suizhou wanted to give her a higher status, but the old lady disagreed.
After all, who would be willing to marry the daughter of a good family into a family with a concubine's eldest son?
So, this matter has been put on hold.
The two grandparents were enjoying their meal when the servant who had just brought the news came back and said, "Madam, the general is back."
“Boom.”
The sound is neither loud nor soft.
A lion's head happened to fall on the table.
The old lady glared at him and said, "Why are you so impatient even when reporting a piece of news?"
The servant felt a little aggrieved. He was not too excited. When he heard the news, he wanted to come back quickly to report it.
When Jiang Chen walked in, he found the atmosphere somewhat solemn. He walked through the hall and went to the upper seat. He looked at the old lady and said, "Mother, I'm back."
The voice is a little low, but very nice.
Qingyin was a little curious about what the owner of this voice looked like.
When the old lady saw Jiang Chen, her face was full of smiles. "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back! Go burn some incense for father and brothers later. They must be missing you too."
After saying this, Qingyin felt pity for Jiang Chen in her heart for a second.
When I came back, I hadn't even sat down yet, but I was sent to burn incense.
Jiang Chen seemed to be used to it. He nodded, "Yes, mother."
After the people left, Qingyin turned around and looked. The man's back was tall and straight.
This scene happened to fall into Jiang Suizhou's eyes, and he felt uncomfortable.
Although he didn't want Qingyin, she was his wife after all.
Now seeing her staring at another man's back with burning eyes, I felt a little uncomfortable and became irritated.
"Grandma, why didn't you let my uncle eat before going? Now we have to wait for him."
At this moment, Qingyin felt that this dog was a real dog.
Her uncle worked so hard outside and earned the honor for him with his life, but it was not even worth waiting for a meal from him.
The old lady didn't agree with him this time, and she softly shouted: "Sui Zhou, Grandma is old, and from now on, the general's mansion will still rely on your uncle to support you."
Qingyin curled her lips, this old man is really good at calculating.
When Jiang Chen came back, the atmosphere at the table had improved a lot. Jiang Suizhou was the first to pick up his glass and toast: "Uncle, congratulations on your triumphant return."
Jiang Chen picked up the teacup and took a sip. "I'm going home now. I won't drink this wine anymore."
Jiang Suizhou's face turned pale, thinking that Jiang Chen was deliberately humiliating him.
The old lady then tried to smooth things over, saying, "Chen'er, I seem to have forgotten to introduce you. This is the wife I've chosen for you. I've already written to you about this."
As he spoke, he also looked at Qingyin. Qingyin pretended to be uneasy and stood up, bowing slightly, "General."
Jiang Chen hummed indifferently and started eating his food.
The atmosphere suddenly became cold. Qingyin was neither standing nor sitting, with her head slightly lowered, as if she had been abandoned.
Seeing this, the old lady sighed and said, "Sit down."
Qingyin sat down and secretly cast her eyes on the man opposite. The man was wearing a black satin robe and leaning on a throne chair. Even though he was sitting casually, he had an amazing aura that made people feel awe.
Further up, there are facial features that seem to be carved by magic, with sword-like eyebrows, star-like eyes, a high nose bridge, a cold and aloof expression, and a hint of inviolable majesty.
Next is...
Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, meeting a timid yet bold gaze.
Their eyes met, and the cold eyes were as dark as ink. Qingyin quickly withdrew her gaze like a frightened little rabbit.
But in a moment, she regained her usual dignified image of a noble lady.
Jiang Chen also withdrew his gaze, picked up the teacup beside him, and took a sip.
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