Xu Wanzhi nodded slightly: “Thank you for your kindness. No need, I’ve already made plans with Shen Kuang.” Seeing she didn’t try to stop him, he turned and left the courtyard.
Watching his slender figure fade away, Qu Xiaojue narrowed her eyes slightly and called, “Qu Yao.”
“I’m here,” Qu Yao silently appeared, waiting for instructions. “That Shen Kuang—” she paused briefly and said coldly, “Help him complete his task and make him leave quickly.”
“Yes,” Qu Yao responded and disappeared.
When Xu Wanzhi returned to his courtyard and saw Qi’er’s worried expression, he smiled helplessly: “Qi’er, I told you, no matter where I go, you don’t need to wait. I’ll be fine.”
Hearing these words, Qi’er just smiled softly.
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Xu Wanzhi walked inside. The courtyard was unusually quiet; Shen Kuang hadn’t returned yet. A food box sat quietly on the table, and he was touched, knowing the child always kept him in his heart.
“Have you eaten?” Qi’er mumbled. Xu Wanzhi immediately realized it was a silly question and changed his words: “There’s nothing urgent now. Go have lunch.”
These words were already showing care, and Qi’er smiled, saying, “This servant isn’t hungry. Earlier, the Qu guard brought eight servants – six guards and two young servants – for your use. Would you like to arrange them?”
“Sent me people?” He frowned slightly, never feeling he lacked servants.
After half a day, Shen Kuang slowly returned, with a strange expression. Seeing Xu Wanzhi, he called in a low voice, “A Zhi.”
“What’s wrong?” His expression was so odd.
Shen Kuang sat down in front of him, watching him unpack the food box item by item, suddenly felt a sourness in his nose, and said, “Master, actually wants me to get married—”
“What?”
Xu Wanzhi was shocked, almost dropping the plate in his hand.
Seeing his reaction, Shen Kuang felt even more aggrieved: “Master only said it was an early agreement, asking me to find someone and deliver an important token. Today I met the person Master mentioned’s disciple. She said we have a marriage contract, and if I come to fulfill it, she’ll marry me.”
What a bombshell…
