flstandardbreds Chapter 339 We must tell the master as soon as possible
Chapter 339 We must tell the master as soon as possible
A gentle breeze was blowing through Qinglan Courtyard.
The group sat down in the main house. Xie Yanli held a cup of tea in his hand, his expression cool and aloof.
"Chu Yi, Chun-ge'er said you are highly skilled in martial arts. Did you start practicing martial arts when you were young?"
Xie Yanli glanced at Chu Yi, his tone neither hurried nor slow.
Chu Yi lowered his eyes and explained slowly.
“I came from a poor family and we didn’t even have a usable sword. So how could I have learned martial arts from a young age? It was just by chance that I went to a martial arts school to learn for a while.”
“The young people who can enter the training ground are one in ten thousand, which shows that you are indeed extremely talented.”
Xie Yanli spoke casually, then suddenly changed the subject, "Where are you from?"
“My home is in a small village on the western outskirts of the capital.” Chu Yi spoke naturally. “It’s not far from the city. When I was young, my parents often went into the city to sell small things, and that’s how I learned that there was a martial arts training ground in the capital.”
Xie Yanli then probed into some other questions indirectly.
Chu Yi's answers were all impeccable, neither impolite nor contrived, and very natural.
Qin Jiuwei sat beside her.
He remained silent, observing quietly and pondering to himself.
Although Chu Yi's words were flawless, they were too well-structured, as if he was intentionally concealing something.
His speech and behavior remained calm and appropriate throughout, without the slightest sign of panic.
He didn't seem like someone who had just arrived in the capital and was visiting the Marquis's residence for the first time.
Qin Jiuwei and Xie Yanli exchanged a glance.
At the same time, they understood what the other person meant.
This Chu Yi is an informant!
The two felt a sudden tightness in their chests, but their expressions remained unchanged.
He continued talking to Chu Yi as if nothing had happened.
At that moment, several servants hurriedly entered.
They were carrying gift boxes of various sizes, with the steward of the manor following behind them.
The steward stepped forward and reported, "Young Madam, several families just sent gifts to celebrate the Third Miss's coming-of-age ceremony. The gifts for the Third Miss have already been delivered; these are for you and the Young Master."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei didn't raise her eyebrows or eyes, and said in a calm tone: "Just put them all in the warehouse and keep them there."
"Oh, by the way, there's also a porcelain vase sent by the Qin family. Would you like to take a look, young mistress?"
"I won't look at them," Qin Jiuwei ordered coldly. "Send them all to the warehouse."
Since she was granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady, people have been sending her gifts from time to time, taking every opportunity to do so.
Social obligations are necessary, so she accepted all the gifts, planning to return them all at the other party's birthday banquet or wedding.
Although Xie Yanli was quite powerful, he didn't need to live his life as if he were cutting ties with everyone.
She never expected that the Qin family would send gifts...
Since the day Li and Qin's father came to plead for mercy and were kicked out, they have not been in contact again.
What are they going to do?
Is there something you want in return?
Just as the steward and his servants had left, they saw Zhang Mama, who was standing next to the old lady, walking quickly towards them.
He bowed to them, his voice respectful.
"Young Master, Young Madam, the Old Madam says the time for the coming-of-age ceremony is approaching, and she requests that you come together."
Xie Yanli nodded slightly. "Understood."
Seeing that they were about to leave, Chu Yi finally relaxed a little.
He unconsciously twisted the hem of his clothes with his right hand to hide his nervousness.
He then said he wanted to leave.
Xie Yanli gave him a deep look, then agreed.
Chu Yi turned around, his expression changing instantly.
We must tell the owner about this as soon as possible!
In the main hall.
The guests gathered, and the atmosphere was solemn.
Madam Xie and Lord Xie sat in the main seats, while Xie Wanning knelt respectfully to the side.
A female guest presiding over the ceremony stepped forward and carefully adjusted Xie Wanning's clothes, making her hair neatly styled.
Then, Lady Hou personally got up, walked to Xie Wanning, took an exquisite hairpin from the maid's tray, and carefully inserted it into Xie Wanning's hair.
Xie Wanning lowered her head, displaying a rare composure and dignity.
After the ceremony, she raised her head and knelt down to pay her respects to the Lady of the Marquis and Lord Xie in turn.
Qin Jiuwei stood to the side, watching calmly.
Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
She turned her head slightly and saw Li Yuanheng standing under the corridor, with Duke Li next to him.
He was dressed in an elegant dark robe, with gentle features and a burning gaze fixed on Xie Wanning.
Qin Jiu frowned slightly, a hint of doubt creeping into her heart.
It was expected that the Duke of Li's mansion would send someone to deliver gifts.
I didn't expect Li Yuanheng to come too.
But upon closer reflection, it makes sense.
He was the youngest son, and without the support of his wife's family, he would not have been granted the title of Duke of Li.
How could he bear to let go of Xie Wanning, such a juicy piece of meat?
Just as Qin Jiuwei withdrew her gaze and pondered for a moment, she heard a soft voice beside her: "Lady of the Heir Apparent."
She turned her head and saw a richly dressed lady who smiled and bowed to her.
Qin Jiuwei recognized her as the wife of Censor Wang.
"Madam Wang," Qin Jiuwei returned the greeting with a smile, her tone gentle.
The coming-of-age ceremony had ended, and the two began to chat casually. As they talked, Madam Wang changed the subject, her eyes revealing a hint of probing.
"Young Master Xie Jing must be almost ten years old this year. Time really flies."
Qin Jiu smiled slightly and said calmly, "Yes, it's fortunate that Jing-ge'er is sensible, otherwise we really wouldn't be able to take care of so many children."
Upon hearing this, Madam Wang's smile deepened.
"It's all thanks to the Crown Prince's wife's excellent upbringing. I have a little niece who is only eight years old this year. She is well-behaved and sensible from a young age. I thought it would be a good thing if she could keep Young Master Xie Jing company and become even closer to him in the future."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei's smile froze instantly.
How old is Xie Jingcai? Why is he so eager to claim kinship with someone?
Ultimately, it was all about currying favor with Xie Yanli's power.
They all turned their attention to the children.
Really disgusting.
Qin Jiuwei felt disgusted, and her expression turned cold.
"Thank you for your high regard, Madam, but Jing-ge is still young. Let's wait until he's older before discussing future matters."
Madam Wang naturally noticed her coldness, and the smile on her face stiffened slightly.
Finally, he simply smiled and said "That makes sense," before leaving.
Qin Jiuwei turned her gaze back to the hall.
Suddenly, Xie Wanning was discovered to be missing!
"Where is the Third Miss?" she immediately asked the maid beside her.
The maid was stunned for a moment, then quickly looked around, her expression blank and her voice filled with panic.
"Miss was just here a moment ago, I... I don't know where she went."
Qin Jiuwei's gaze fell on the long corridor outside the hall, and she found that Li Yuanheng, who had been standing there just a moment ago, was now gone!
A bad feeling immediately rose in her heart.
He immediately ordered, "Go find someone quickly and find the Third Miss as soon as possible!"
What stupid thing is this idiot going to do now?