bayedsolid Chapter 481 Attending the Chen Family Birthday Banquet
Chapter 481 Attending the Chen Family Birthday Banquet
Chapter 481: Attending the Chen Family Birthday Banquet
Originally, Fang Xiao was the one who drove Yunyi when she went out, but now that Fang Xiao has become Sangye's bodyguard, Meng Xingui has taken over driving the carriage.
This Meng Xingui was also one of the guards of the Earl's mansion. He was usually quiet and had little presence, and always followed Fang Xiao's orders. This time, he was recommended to come and drive the carriage.
When Meng Xingui saw Yunyi come out, he hurriedly put down the footstool and stood respectfully to the side waiting for Yunyi to get into the car.
Yunyi lifted her foot but put it down again, turning to look at Meng Xingu: "How old are you?"
“Your Highness, I am twenty-three years old this year,” Meng Xingui replied respectfully.
"Are your parents alright?"
Meng Xingui was stunned.
"Young Miss, he is an orphan," Yunlu reminded her from behind.
"Have your parents passed away?" Yunyi continued to ask.
“Reporting to Miss, I don’t know either.” Meng Xingui shook his head. “I was raised by my master. I’ve been following him on escort missions since I can remember. My master also gave me my name. Later, my master passed away and entrusted me to Uncle Fang. Uncle Fang also passed away a few years ago, and I came to the Earl’s mansion with Brother Fang to work as a guard.”
"Mm." Yunyi nodded, said nothing more, and got into the carriage.
"Miss, is there a problem with his identity?" Yunlu asked in a low voice.
“No problem.” Yunyi shook her head. “However, I might be able to help him find his parents, but let’s not say anything until we’re sure.”
"Really? Are his parents still alive? It's been so many years."
"Are you doubting my abilities, Miss?"
"No, absolutely not." Yunlu hurriedly shook her head. "I was just too surprised."
"However, I'm not entirely sure yet. Let's discuss this after the banquet."
"That Second Master Chen didn't come," Yunlu changed the subject. "Is he... dead?"
Yunyi chuckled: "If he were dead, the Chen family wouldn't be holding a banquet."
"Then... he's not sick? But that shouldn't be the case. If you say he's sick, then he must be sick."
"The most likely reason he didn't come to me is that someone helped him."
"Could there be other people who can catch ghosts?"
"Do you think I'm the only one in the world who can do this?" Yunyi tapped Yunlu's head. "There are always mountains beyond mountains and people beyond people."
If she could travel through time, then others could too. In fact, Sixteen once said that she had occasionally sensed the presence of others like her, but that feeling was fleeting and she could no longer find them.
The carriage soon stopped in front of the Chen residence.
Quite a few people were invited today, and the large area at the entrance was already filled with carriages of all colors; she was considered late.
"Boss." Chen Rui had been waiting at the door for a long time. As soon as she saw Yun Yi's carriage, she jumped and rushed over. "You've finally arrived."
Yunyi gave her a disdainful look: "It's only been a few days, and you've already gained at least two pounds?"
Chen Rui couldn't help but touch her face, then chuckled, "There are so many delicious foods in this world. Mung bean cake is delicious, hibiscus cake is also good, braised pork knuckle is very fragrant, and stewed chicken soup is also delicious." As she spoke, her voice lowered.
Yunyi looked at her with a half-smile.
"Boss, I'll be more careful in the future." Chen Rui couldn't help but fidget with her fingers.
“Chen Rui’s body has been pampered since she was a child, but she has a very regular diet. If you eat and drink like this and make things worse, you will be the one who suffers. Don’t expect me to help you.”
"I know." Chen Rui took Yun Yi's arm. "I'm just a little excited because I've just become an adult. I'm over the excitement now, and I definitely won't be like that again."
"As long as you know what's going on."
"Fang Yunyi." Just then, Ning Wushuang walked over.
"Greetings, Princess." Yunyi pulled Chen Rui to bow.
"No need." Ning Wushuang glanced around. "Why are you standing outside in this heat?"
"I've been waiting for you," Chen Rui replied with a smile. "Let's go in now."
Ning Wushuang looked at Chen Rui with a complicated expression: "Miss Rui'er, are you really all better?"
"With the boss around, there shouldn't be any problems."
"Boss?"
“Yes.” Chen Rui nodded. “I’ve accepted Yunyi as my boss. She’ll protect me from now on.”
Ning Wushuang's lips twitched as she looked at Yun Yi.
"Just making things up." Yunyi rolled her eyes at Chen Rui speechlessly.
"Let's go inside." Chen Rui smiled and changed the subject, linking arms with Yun Yi with one arm and Ning Wushuang with the other. "From now on, we'll be good friends. I'll stay in the capital too, so let's hang out together whenever we want."
Ning Wushuang stiffened. She wasn't familiar with this Miss Chen. Was it appropriate for them to be so intimate? However, after glancing at Yun Yi on the other side and seeing that the other was very calm, she calmed down as well: "Okay."
"It feels really nice to be friends with a princess."
"Princess is just a title." Ning Wushuang was originally a straightforward person. Usually, people either respected or fawned over her. It was rare to have such an unreserved relationship with her. Before, only Fang Yunyi, who had been captured, made her feel this way. Now, with Chen Rui, it felt pretty good. "Since we are friends, let's not talk about status."
"Okay," Chen Rui nodded. "But, isn't your face all better? Why are you still covering it up? Aren't you hot?"
"How do you know my face is healed?" Ning Wushuang frowned.
"Oh dear, with the boss making a move, how could it not be good?" Chen Rui said with a matter-of-fact expression. "My soul could be brought back from the brink of death, let alone a small scar?"
Ning Wushuang's eyes widened slightly: "You really went through the gates of hell?"
"I even chatted with Meng Po for a bit after I got in. Just as I was about to drink the soup, the eldest sister came and rescued me." Chen Rui nodded seriously. "I'll tell you a secret. The eldest sister and you are actually the same person, but you are a princess in the mortal world, while she is a princess in the underworld."
"Really?" Ning Wushuang grabbed Chen Rui's arm. "Is the underworld fun? Are there really spider lilies there?"
“Yes, both sides of the road to the underworld are full of them.” Chen Rui nodded. “The other shore flower blooms on the other shore. You can only see the flower, but not the leaf. They are forever separated.”
"I feel very sad."
"Yes, but the red spider lilies are so beautiful. It's a pity I didn't get to pick a single one." Chen Rui said, then suddenly her eyes lit up. "If only the boss could take us to see them."
"Huh? People go to the Yellow Springs? Doesn't that mean they die?"
"Others may die, but the boss won't."
Ning Wushuang looked directly at Yun Yi.
Yunyi poked Chen Rui's head: "What are you thinking? Even if I can take you there, you will be corrupted by the yin energy and your bodies will collapse. Don't come up with bad ideas. If you want to become a ghost, just crash into that place." She pointed to the artificial hill next to them.