The Han family, however, remained remarkably composed. Han Yunqian hadn't mentioned the Ren family's commotion to Ren Yaoqi, as if certain the Ren family wouldn't find anything even if they dug deep. As for Old Master Han, he seemed to be distracted by events in the northwest and hadn't returned.
To Ren Yaoqi's surprise, not long after the Ren family started digging wells everywhere, Ren Yijun and Qi came to Yunyang City to find her.
If it were any other member of the Ren family, Ren Yaoqi would likely refuse to see them, but she would definitely not refuse to see Ren Yijun and his wife. Ren Yaoqi had originally wanted to meet them at Yingya Pavilion, but Xiao Jingxi told her to invite them to Zhaoning Palace. Ren Yaoqi was already close to Ren Yijun and his wife, so she had them brought to where she and Xiao Jingxi lived.
It was the first time for both Ren Yijun and Qi to come to the Yanbei Palace. Qi was so curious and excited that she walked around and looked around along the way. She only became more obedient after being scolded in a low voice by Ren Yijun several times.
Xiao Jingxi also stayed in Zhaoning Palace waiting for Ren Yijun and his wife to arrive. When Qi first saw Xiao Jingxi, she was so stunned that she couldn't move her eyes. Ren Yijun pinched her several times in secret, and her face turned red with anger.
Everyone in the hall chuckled when they saw this and thought the third young master's wife of the Ren family was really funny. Even Ren Yaoqi and Xiao Jingxi couldn't help laughing.
Before Ren Yijun got completely pissed off, Ren Yaoqi stood up, took Qi's hand, and sat down on the southern kang: "Third sister-in-law, come and sit down."
Ren Yijun felt that Qi's behavior was extremely stupid and had greatly embarrassed him. His expression never improved and he even seemed to be a little indifferent to Xiao Jingxi.
After Xiao Jingxi chatted for a few words, he tactfully went to the study to handle his official business.
As soon as Xiao Jingxi left, Ren Yijun's expression looked better.
Ren Yaoqi asked with a smile, "Why did Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law suddenly think of visiting me today?"
Ren Yijun glanced at Ren Yaoqi without beating around the bush. "They've been digging wells everywhere lately, even in front of my yard. The noise kept me awake at night. I asked my father about it, but he told me it was for the Ren family's feng shui." Ren Yijun scoffed. "You're kidding!"
Then, Ren Yijun squinted his eyes slightly and looked at Ren Yaoqi: "Let me ask you, do you know anything?"
Ren Yaoqi smiled calmly and said, "I have been in Yunyang City the entire time. What do you think I know?"
Qi covered her mouth and laughed, "Some people can know everything about the world without leaving their homes. Your third brother firmly believes that you are such a person. No matter how I try to persuade him, he won't listen and insists on asking you."
Ren Yijun snorted lightly, but still stared at Ren Yaoqi without moving.
Ren Yaoqi thought about it and hesitated for a long time, and finally he sighed softly. He sent away all the maids who served him closely, and even a few of his trusted maids were not kept.
"Since you asked me, Third Brother, let me tell you a story. It's a long story, and it might make you feel uncomfortable. Are you sure you want to hear it, Third Brother?"
Ren Yijun frowned, but still nodded and said, "Go ahead."
Qi looked at Ren Yijun, then at Ren Yaoqi, and blinked: "Or I'd better step aside for a while." Qi anticipated that what she would hear from Ren Yaoqi next would not be good news, and was not sure whether she could be present.
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