The next day.
Chen Siyuan hadn't been to Nanguan Street for a long time. Before leaving, she planned to visit her grandmother and maternal grandfather first, and then go to Nanguan Street.
Chen Siyuan always remembered what the Fifth Princess Consort had said: if there was anything, she could go to the hot pot restaurant. Therefore, she decided to go to the hot pot restaurant for lunch today.
The two maids who were by her side also returned yesterday after hearing the news of Chen Siyuan's return.
At that moment, Wang Li was driving the carriage outside, while Chunlan and Chunping sat inside, discussing their separation with Chen Siyuan.
As she listened, Chen Siyuan's eyes reddened. She knew that what they said was simple, but many dangers had occurred in the process. Just thinking about it made Chen Siyuan's heart tremble.
Thankfully, thankfully, they are all safe and sound. If something had really happened, she would have carried that guilt for the rest of her life.
Just like in my past life.
"Young Madam, Su's Pastry Shop is just ahead. Shall we go buy some?" Chunping suggested quickly, seeing that Chen Siyuan was in a bad mood.
"Mm." Chen Siyuan nodded.
Upon hearing this, Wang Li, who was driving the carriage outside, didn't need to say anything and headed straight for Su's Pastry Shop.
That was his intention; he deliberately took a detour, knowing that Chen Siyuan liked this kind of food, so it was normal for him to buy some along the way.
Soon, the carriage arrived at Su's Pastry Shop. Wang Li sat in the carriage while Chen Siyuan took Chunlan and Chunping to buy pastries.
It had been a long time since I'd been here. Since Chen Siyuan was a regular customer, the waiters all knew her, and the shopkeeper warmly introduced the newest varieties.
Chen Siyuan hadn't eaten this for a long time, and looking at the exquisite pastries, her mouth was already watering. Later, at the shopkeeper's suggestion, she picked up a few pieces and tried them.
It tastes really good.
Chen Siyuan heard the shopkeeper say that these items were just released yesterday, and without thinking much about it, she bought a lot of them.
She planned to bring some to her grandmother and grandfather so they could try it too.
Soon, with the shopkeeper's help, they delivered all the pastries they had bought to the carriage shop.
After Chen Siyuan and the others were seated, Wang Li drove away in his carriage.
Their first destination was the Chen family's house.
As they approached the Chen family residence, Wang Li, driving the carriage, suddenly spoke up, "Young Madam, Su's Pastry Shop was closed for a while; it only reopened yesterday." Since Chen Siyuan had only arrived in the capital yesterday, and the timing seemed too coincidental, Wang Li suspected it might be an overreaction, but he still spoke up.
The capital city is not what it used to be, and Wang Li is much more careful in his work now.
"Yesterday?" Chen Siyuan seemed to immediately understand Wang Li's meaning. For this reason, she had an assumption in her mind, "Go and check when exactly Su Ji Pastry started to close down."
"yes."
When the carriage arrived at the Chen family's house.
Chen Siyuan ran quickly toward the Chen family home, with Chunlan and Chunping following behind carrying gifts.
Chen Siyuan made a lot of noise, and her calls of "Grandmother" were loud and clear.
The Chen family had known for a long time that Chen Siyuan was coming back and had been waiting for her. Upon hearing the commotion, Old Madam Chen ran out of the house.
Chen Siyuan was so happy to see her grandmother that she rushed over.
Chunlan and Chunping, who were following behind, were worried that the force of the impact could knock people over, and they were concerned that Old Madam Chen might not be able to withstand it because of her age. Just as they were about to step forward, a surprising scene unfolded.
Chen Siyuan did run very fast, but Old Madam Chen still held her firmly in her arms.
The scene was so shocking that they felt something was amiss, but couldn't quite put their finger on it. Then, seeing the heartwarming scene before them, they were deeply moved and forgot the lingering doubt that had just risen in their hearts.
Upon hearing the news, Chen Luyang and Chen Zhaokun rushed over one after the other.
Seeing the scene before them, they all stood aside, a hint of relief on their faces.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back." Old Madam Chen repeated these words excitedly.
She felt uneasy after receiving the letter from her granddaughter, but now that she saw that the person was safe and sound, she was truly relieved.
Both sides were very emotional in the courtyard, and everyone's eyes welled up with tears upon seeing their family members safe and sound.
After the initial excitement subsided, upon entering the house, Old Madam Chen suddenly hardened her expression and looked at Chen Siyuan, saying, "Kneel down!"
Bang--
Chen Siyuan didn't explain, but knelt down and honestly apologized, "Grandmother, I know I was wrong."
Chen Luyang hadn't recovered yet. Seeing this, he wanted to speak up for her, but Chen Zhaokun, who was standing next to him, pulled him back.
His daughter is too audacious; she should be taught a lesson.
He can't just do whatever he wants. What if he gets used and dies on the way? How will he face her then?
"Where did we go wrong?"
Chen Siyuan was also straightforward, as if she had already thought it through: "While parents are alive, one should not travel far."
"Not traveling far?" Old Madam Chen scoffed. "What you call traveling far?"
"Granddaughter knows she was wrong." Chen Siyuan lowered her head.
She knew in her heart that there were many dangers on this trip, and that she was lucky to have returned alive. She also knew that her grandmother's anger was because she was worried about her, so she couldn't say anything.
If her and her grandmother's roles were reversed, she would be in the same situation.
"Grandmother—" Chen Luyang couldn't help but speak up for Chen Siyuan.
Old Madam Chen glanced at her and asked, "What, do you have something to say?"
“Yes.” In the past, Chen Luyang would not confront directly, but at this moment, he could not bear to see Chen Siyuan kneeling on the ground.
Madam Chen's face darkened further. Did she not know what this boy was thinking?
In the end, I could only sigh.
"That's enough!"
Chen Siyuan immediately got up and went to Old Madam Chen, offering a smile, "Grandmother, we're not angry anymore."
"You still know when I'm angry?"
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