Peaceful Farm Life

Chapter 1726: Chapter 1727: Not Only Do You Keep Your Word, I Do Too

After fully arming the three beautiful little ones, An Jing and Xiao Changyi finally took them out.

Having had a nap, the three little beauties were full of energy again and refused to be carried by An Jing and Xiao Changyi. Instead, they waddled on their own, curious to explore wherever they wanted to.

An Jing and Xiao Changyi followed them closely, afraid they might fall or bump into something.

Since sometimes the two couldn’t keep an eye on all three little ones, as they often wandered in different directions, An Jing asked Qin San to help watch over them in case they couldn’t manage.

In the following days, An Jing and Xiao Changyi spent their time looking after the children.

And on this day, December 16th, in the evening, Ye Zhi came to visit An Jing and Xiao Changyi. As soon as she entered, she smiled and said, ”Boss, Brother-in-law, are Qi’er and the kids asleep? I haven’t seen them around.”

An Jing smiled softly, ”They’re all asleep. Did you come to see us so late for something?”

”Of course there’s a reason,” Ye Zhi laughed heartily. ”I came to tell you that tomorrow my husband and I will take Lele back home to live. Staying here with you all the time isn’t quite right. Before, when you weren’t around, we stayed to help take care of the children. Now that you’re back, after thinking it over, we’ve decided it’s best to return to our little home.”

An Jing tried to persuade them, ”Why don’t you stay a few more days?” She knew that Ye Zhi and Gong Juechen would eventually leave with Gong Le, but she still hoped they’d stay at King of Xiyun’s mansion a little longer.

Ye Zhi smiled and said, ”No, it’s almost New Year’s. Moving back now is just right for preparing New Year’s goods.”

Seeing Ye Zhi’s insistence, An Jing knew persuading any further would be useless, so she didn’t persist. Instead, she said, ”Come visit us often with Lele, and I’ll bring Qi’er and the others to visit you often too.”

Since they were all in the Imperial Capital, visiting was fairly convenient.

”Of course,” Ye Zhi agreed without hesitation.

The next day, Ye Zhi and Gong Juechen took Gong Le back to their home. And on this day, Xiao Changyi went to the palace, intending to openly discuss certain matters with Su Chengyu, to prevent any misunderstanding and ensure their brotherly bond remained intact.

”Brother Yi, what brings you here?” Su Chengyu was reviewing memorials in the Imperial Study when he saw Xiao Changyi arrive. He put down his brush with delight and walked over to greet him.

Seeing that Su Chengyu didn’t seem to be pretending, Xiao Changyi felt a bit puzzled. Once seated, he got straight to the point, ”I have some matters to talk over with you today, to prevent any further speculation on your part.”

Hearing this, Su Chengyu had an inkling of what was on his mind and smiled, ”Brother Yi, I think this time it’s you who’s overthinking.”

Xiao Changyi’s cool eyes slightly hesitated before he said, ”Those masked men who helped decimate most of Dongqing’s forces...”

Su Chengyu chuckled, ”It’s also my fault. I noticed you and Sister-in-law were exhausted earlier, so I didn’t bring it up. It made you uneasy enough to come to the palace today. Brother Yi, to be honest with you, I know those masked men are Chenglin’s people. Chenglin is indeed quite capable. In the past, I would have been wary of him. But after he saved my life, putting his own at risk when I fell off a cliff, I decided that no matter how capable Chenglin is, I won’t fear him anymore. Brother Yi, not only do you keep your word, but so do I.”

Xiao Changyi was relieved and, in a rare moment, teased himself, ”I must have judged you with a petty mind.”