Jiang Wei recalled that after her mother passed away, her maternal grandfather took her back home. Several times, she heard her grandfather scolding her third uncle for not doing his job properly and for sitting there all day making messy paintings.
My maternal grandfather told me every day that I should earn money to support myself and get married, and that he would not abandon me after that.
"Third Uncle, if you're willing to come home and learn how to do business, Grandfather and the others will be very happy." Jiang Wei gently advised him not to do these bad things.
Chen Yunyi was speechless several times. Was he always so unreliable in his niece's eyes?
His image is so bad, it seems necessary to explain.
Chen Yunyi looked at Jiang Wei solemnly, "Is it possible that I am Mr. Meishan?"
Jiang Wei stared at him with wide eyes, incredulous.
Then I recalled my childhood, when my third uncle would sit blankly to the side, seemingly painting plum blossoms, but he was far inferior to Mr. Meishan.
And they don't really pay attention to other people.
Perhaps because of her mother's passing, she will receive more attention and care.
Chen Yunyi was genuinely annoyed by her and reached out to take the painting basket from Jiang Wei's hand, saying, "If you don't want it, then forget it."
Jiang Wei subconsciously pulled her hand back, "Yes, yes, yes, it's something my third uncle gave me, there's no reason for me to take it back."
Jiang Wei couldn't help but ask again, "Are you really Mr. Meishan?"
Chen Yunyi closed his eyes briefly and took a breath. "You really came to pick me up?"
Jiang Wei nodded firmly, "Absolutely true!"
"Then, what about the carriage?" Chen Yunyi asked Jiang Wei.
Jiang Wei gave a sheepish laugh, "I was so worried about putting your mind at ease that I forgot what to do when we get back."
Seeing that she wasn't faking it, Chen Yunyi said, "Next time, if anything happens, discuss it with your uncles. What could possibly happen to a grown man like me who's been out here all year round? It's not safe for a young lady like you to come here."
"Yes, Wei'er understands." Jiang Wei couldn't believe that her third uncle was actually Mr. Meishan. She couldn't help but ask again, "Third uncle, are you really Mr. Meishan?"
Chen Yunyi really wanted to roll his eyes at her. "How about your uncle paints one for you right away?"
"No, no, Wei'er just feels like she's struck it rich." Jiang Wei began to flatter her third uncle. "You don't know, your paintings are incredibly rare in the capital, and I can have as many as I want without spending any money."
Chen Yunyi: "…………" So they were waiting for him here!
"Let's think about how to get back first!" Chen Yunyi ignored her words.
Yes, now how do we get back? Jiang Wei looked around and just then Xiao Zhan returned.
"General Xiao, are you done with your work?" Jiang Wei hurriedly walked over to Xiao Zhan to greet him and introduce him to her third uncle.
Chen Yunyi noticed the way Xiao Zhan looked at Jiang Wei, though it was only for a moment.
Before Jiang Wei could finish her introduction, he started walking forward on his own, saying, "Let's think about how to get back!"
Jiang Wei: "…………"
“My third uncle…” Jiang Wei began to speak.
Xiao Zhan interrupted him, "We know each other..."
"Oh dear! I forgot, I only got to know General Xiao because of my maternal grandfather and the others. My third uncle must have known General Xiao even before me." Jiang Wei was so surprised by the information that her third uncle was Mr. Meishan that she didn't react for a moment and even had to introduce him to them. It was really unnecessary.
Xiao Zhan looked at Jiang Wei in silence for a while before speaking.
"Let's go! I'll take you back first." Xiao Zhan took the things from Jiang Wei's hands.
Jiang Wei naturally handed it to him, and Chen Yunyi happened to see this scene.
"General Xiao, come here for a moment. These things are a bit heavy, and I can't carry them." Chen Yunyi ordered Xiao Zhan around without any politeness.
Jiang Wei was alarmed. Did her third uncle even know that he was the War King?
She smiled at Xiao Zhan and said, "I'll go get it." She then quickly walked over.
Jiang Wei pulled Chen Yunyi a little further away and whispered to him, "Do you even know he's the War King? How dare you treat him like he's some kind of servant?"
"I know," Chen Yunyi replied casually, "Can you lift it, Xiao Langjun?" He then asked Xiao Zhan directly.
"Qingfeng, go help Master Chen carry his things." Xiao Zhan called to Qingfeng in a good-natured manner.
'Hmph... I knew that kid had ulterior motives just from the look in Xiao Zhan's eyes back then. I didn't expect him to still be so persistent after all these years.' Chen Yunyi handed the things to Qingfeng and glared at him.
Qingfeng was completely baffled and scratched his head.
What did he do? He didn't do anything!
Chen Yunyi always found the master and servant pair annoying.
"Master Chen, Miss Jiang, the carriage is ready. I'll take you back now." Xiao Zhan walked to Jiang Wei's side, as if to make his stance clear.
Jiang Wei thought to herself that General Xiao was really capable, finding a carriage so quickly. "Where did General Xiao find the carriage?"
She asked casually, hoping to ease the awkwardness that had just occurred.
Unexpectedly...
Xiao Zhan replied…
"It's the magistrate of Lingchuan County. He just arrived here and everything is waiting for him to arrange and resolve. He can't go back for a while, so I'm borrowing it for now."
Jiang Wei: "………………" This is like stealing someone's carriage.
Chen Yunyi ignored them and walked straight onto the carriage, peeking his head out from inside.
"You still don't want to go back? You want to spend the night here?" Chen Yunyi called out to Jiang Wei.
Jiang Wei: "..." Why does it feel like my third uncle's personality is different from before?
Jiang Wei bowed to Xiao Zhan and then walked towards the carriage.
She went up and then realized that Xiao Qi was still with her. "General Xiao, aren't you going to stay and help?"
Xiao Zhan let Jiang Wei go in, and then he boarded the carriage himself. "The next matters are handled by the county magistrate, but we still need to go back and discuss the disaster relief and reconstruction with Father Emperor and his ministers. It is also urgent."
"There's no time to lose! Hurry up and ride your horses instead of squeezing into our carriages!" Chen Yunyi really said whatever came to mind.
Jiang Wei felt a chill for him and sat down beside him. "Third Uncle, the carriage you're riding in..."
"What are you afraid of? Does he think he can kick me off the bus?" Chen Yunyi said in a clear, sweet voice, without any intention of lowering her voice.
Jiang Wei tried to cover his mouth but didn't have time. 'The Chen family members are all adept at navigating social situations, so why is it that Third Uncle is the one who speaks so bluntly?'
Xiao Zhan sat opposite her, indicating that she was alright. Jiang Wei was very puzzled. If Xiao Zhan hadn't been stationed at the border, she would have thought that Xiao Zhan had some kind of leverage over his third uncle.
"Hey...hey...what are you doing?" Chen Yunyi hated seeing him like that, making it seem like the two of them were exchanging glances.
Jiang Wei withdrew her gaze and glanced at Chen Yunyi, completely baffled by his intentions.
Xiao Zhan placed the package in Chen Yunyi's arms, saying, "These things of Master Chen's must be very valuable. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for me to take them."
This is because they don't want to help him get it, and they're making up a perfectly plausible excuse.
Just as Chen Yunyi was about to lash out, a horse's neigh pierced the air, and the carriage shook violently, causing the people inside to sway in the direction of the carriage.
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