But Shen Qingyu was completely unaware. Seeing that he didn't move, she even kicked his shin: "What's wrong?"
Qi Yunxiao: "!!!"
Taking advantage of Shen Qingyu's gaze falling on the window, Qi Yunxiao quickly got up, ran to the table, sat down, picked up the water glass on the table, poured a glass of cold water, and gulped it down.
Take a deep breath!
Take a deep breath!
Recite the Buddha's name!
All is emptiness!
Hmm... I feel much better.
Qi Yunxiao breathed a sigh of relief and then went to look at Shen Qingyu, only to see her kneeling on the couch opening the window.
Her nightgown was a little short, and when she reached out to prop up the window with a small stick, a glimpse of white was revealed at her waist...
Qi Yunxiao quickly looked away again!
Amitabha!
Infinite Heavenly Venerable!
Holy crap...
It's no use!
Qi Yunxiao looked distressed, but didn't want to remind him. He looked away, but couldn't help looking back.
They will fall into Avici Hell...
My apologies!
Unaware of anything else, Shen Qingyu opened the window, took a deep breath of fresh air, and bid farewell in her heart to the house that was registered in her name but which she had never felt a sense of ownership over.
I don't know when I'll be able to come again.
"Alright, I need to change my clothes. You can go out first?" Shen Qingyu turned around to discuss with Qi Yunxiao, but saw that Qi Yunxiao had a stiff face.
Qi Yunxiao looked distressed: How can I get up now? Let alone go out?
Seeing that Qi Yunxiao didn't move, Shen Qingyu raised an eyebrow in confusion: "What's wrong?"
Qi Yunxiao coughed and said, "How about I change my clothes first? You... you can go into the bedchamber first."
Oh right, there are curtains!
Shen Qingyu laughed instantly: "Then I'll go inside the tent to change my clothes, and you can change outside. Otherwise, it's not appropriate to go out in your nightgown, and if people see you... Da Bao and Xiao Bao will easily become suspicious."
Qi Yunxiao: "!!!"
With her pure and innocent mind, Shen Qingyu took her clothes and slipped into the bed curtains, where the rustling sound of clothes rubbing against each other immediately filled the air.
Qi Yunxiao's mind involuntarily flashed back to that flash of white, and he recalled the view he saw when he kicked open Shen Qingyu's door in Shenjia Village...
"Beast!" Qi Yunxiao cursed himself silently, then slapped himself across the face.
The crisp sound startled Shen Qingyu. The rustling of clothes stopped abruptly, and Shen Qingyu asked in a puzzled voice, "What's wrong?"
Qi Yunxiao calmly replied, "There are mosquitoes."
Before long, Shen Qingyu emerged from the curtained tent, already dressed. She was surprised to see that Qi Yunxiao was also dressed and tying his hair up.
She hadn't noticed yesterday that Qi Yunxiao could actually tie his own hair!
However, she soon realized that he had been traveling around to various towns and cities without anyone by his side, so it was normal for him to tie his hair up by himself.
"Why haven't you had any personal servants or maids during all these years of doing business outside?"
Qi Yunxiao paused slightly: "I had some before, but my stepmother bribed me, so I sold them..."
Although she spoke casually, Shen Qingyu detected a hint of disappointment in her words.
"Let's get ready to leave," Shen Qingyu said, changing the subject.
The two of them tidied their hair and opened the door to find Zhao Yuzhu in the next room also getting up.
The two little ones are still sleeping and haven't woken up yet.
Zhao Yuzhu whispered, "Why don't we put the things in the car first?"
"Okay." Shen Qingyu and Qi Yunxiao nodded and went to move their things.
The newly purchased carriage is a model from the capital, which is more spacious and sturdier than the carriages in the prefectural city, and can carry more things.
The three of them picked up what they wanted to take and put it on their hands, when Yuqiao also pushed open the door and came out.
"I haven't put my things in yet!" Yu Qiao quickly emphasized as she saw them packing.
Shen Qingyu was surprised: "Cheng Ping is injured like this, how can you leave?"
Yu Qiao pouted: "He said he absolutely has to leave today. If it's really impossible, he'll just have to crawl around in the train carriage."
Shen Qingyu: "..."
Qi Yunxiao: "Alright, I'll go out and find another carriage."
Walking out of Xinghua Lane, there are gates on both sides that are not easily opened. The season when apricot blossoms are in full bloom has passed, but a few ancient apricot trees peek out from behind the high walls, full of greenery.
With its blue bricks and gray tiles, and shady green trees, the alley paved with bluestone slabs appears exceptionally tranquil.
Qi Yunxiao rode his horse out of the alley and headed towards the market where horse-drawn carriages were sold.
An inconspicuous carriage was parked at the entrance of the alley. An old woman stood by the carriage window and said something to Qi Yunxiao through the curtain.
Although the old woman seemed perfectly normal, Qi Yunxiao's martial arts intuition made him wary.
Could it be someone from the Qingping Marquis's residence?
Qi Yunxiao gestured to the other side, and a man sitting at a tea stall glanced at the carriage before continuing to drink his tea.
They quickly bought a carriage and followed Qi Yunxiao home.
The carriage was still parked at the alley entrance. Although the old woman was looking elsewhere, her eyes kept glancing at Qi Yunxiao out of the corner of her eye.
Qi Yunxiao became increasingly certain that this person was watching him.
Who exactly is it?
Qi Yunxiao rode past the carriage without looking to the side. Just as he was about to pass, he suddenly turned and raised his hand, abruptly pulling open the curtain of the carriage window. Qi Yunxiao stared in disbelief at the person inside the carriage.
"What a madman! How dare he be so reckless! Ada, let's go!"
The old woman gave a furious rebuke, and the driver immediately cracked his whip and drove off.
The people in the carriage were clearly not expecting Qi Yunxiao to suddenly lift the curtain. After giving him a deep look, they let the carriage quickly leave the entrance of Xinghua Lane.
Qi Yunxiao stood still on his horse, unable to move for a long time.
"Pfft!" Qi Yunxiao's chestnut horse snorted impatiently and stomped its hooves twice. Only then did Qi Yunxiao realize what was happening. He spurred the horse around halfway before galloping towards the Qingping Marquis's residence.
The gatekeeper of the Qingping Marquis's residence heard a rapid knocking. When he opened the door, he was overjoyed to find the young master standing there. He rushed inside to report to the Qingping Marquis.
Qi Yunxiao, however, ran coldly toward his former residence.
The courtyard, which had been uninhabited for a long time, was simple and unpretentious. In the corner stood a calligraphy and painting vat, with a solitary painting placed inside.
Qi Yunxiao rushed in, went straight to the painting and calligraphy vat, picked up the painting, and opened it.
The woman in the painting is extremely beautiful, with a gentle smile. She wears a pale yellow dress, a jade hairpin, and two jade earrings... She is looking at Qi Yunxiao.
Qi Yunxiao's nose was stuffy, so he quickly and carefully rolled up the painting, grabbed a piece of cloth to wrap it up, put it on his back, and ran outside.
When the Marquis of Qingping and his wife received the message and rushed over, they ran right into Qi Yunxiao.
However, Qi Yunxiao had a dark face and looked like everyone owed him 30,000 taels of silver. He didn't even glance at the Marquis of Ping and his wife before pursing his lips and rushing out.
Lady Qingping stopped and turned around: "Him! What's wrong with him?"
Qi Yunheng asked in surprise, "You didn't even greet me when we met?"
Marquis Qingping slammed his fist into his palm and stamped his foot in anger, shouting, "I am his own father! He treats me like I don't exist! This unfilial son..."
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