Chapter 405 - 404: Meeting Each Other
Upon entering the city, Lian Gui and the steward sent by Duke An’s Mansion to greet them bowed to Jinrong again, expressing gratitude that His Highness Prince Yu was able to escort Lady Qi to the capital.
This time Jinrong actually said a few more words. He pulled aside the carriage curtain, leaned out slightly, and waved his hand, "There’s no need for such formalities. Lady Qi’s arrival in the capital is to assist me with my affairs. If anyone should be thanked, it should be me thanking Duke An. The old master has done me a great favor by having Lady Qi brought to the capital. After resting for a day or two, I will personally visit Duke’s Mansion to offer my thanks to the old master."
The steward from Duke’s Mansion responded repeatedly, but cast a glance at Lian Gui, filled with puzzlement. He couldn’t make sense of what Prince Yu was saying. There were indeed rumors in Duke An’s Mansion that Lady Qi, who closely resembled the young lady of the house, was incredibly capable. The rules of Duke’s Mansion were strict, and even though everyone knew that Lady Qi must be the young lady, no one dared to acknowledge it openly.
The mere suggestion that the young lady was capable already had many people half in doubt. Now, with Prince Yu adding such puzzling remarks, it truly baffled them.
Even if the young lady had faced hardships and could genuinely take care of things, what kind of place was the capital? It was a hub for all kinds of talented individuals and eccentric experts. If Prince Yu wished to employ someone, they would eagerly vie for the opportunity. There was no need to go to the trouble of specifically inviting someone from such a remote place, and that someone being the young lady of his own household at that.
Lian Gui did see the steward’s questioning look, but he didn’t react, merely bowed to Jinrong to say goodbye and expressed his gratitude once more. Then he escorted the procession of carriages carrying Ye Xinyan towards Duke An’s Mansion.
When they entered the city, Ye Xinyan called Qi Sanshun and Qi Jiaer into her carriage to sit down. At that moment, the carriage was proceeding along the main streets of the capital, and it was only natural for the two boys, wanting to catch a glimpse of the city’s excitement, to be left to their own devices by Ye Xinyan.
So, they each leaned against a side of the carriage window, peering outside. The splendor of the capital was something unmatched by those northern cities. The young boys were dazzled, barely turning their heads to respond to each other, intermittently exclaiming in hushed tones.