The Wealthy Eldest Sister Rules Supreme

Chapter 594: 581: Unexpected

Chapter 594: Chapter 581: Unexpected

Fan Wenxuan, especially, was shocked when he saw Chu Jinnian and Zhuang Qingning return together.

Chu Jinnian had sent a letter a while ago saying that he was going to Lu to suppress the bandits, so it would be a long time before he could return.

Zhuang Qingning had also left on some business and even requested him and Chu Jinzhou to visit Zhuang Qingsui during the Dragon Boat Festival. Fan Wenxuan had thus assumed that Zhuang Qingning was undertaking quite an important task.

So, seeing the current situation, had Zhuang Qingning gone to help Chu Jinnian suppress the bandits?

Hadn’t they agreed she wouldn’t be acting as a staff?

Fan Wenxuan, with wide-open eyes, turned to Chu Jinnian, “Master, I have a question for you.”

He wanted to ask him why he was suddenly going back on his words.

“If Mr. Fan has something to say, I suggest he waits until later. The Master and Miss Zhuang have been on the road for two consecutive days. They set off early this morning and haven’t even had anything to eat yet. The Master still has some residual poison in his body, it is not reasonable to have him talk on an empty stomach.”

Jing Zhao reminded them.

“Master got poisoned?”

“My older brother got poisoned?”

Both Fan Wenxuan and Chu Jinzhou exclaimed in surprise.

“The Lu bandits are brutal and cunning. The Master was hurt, poisoned by the bandit leader while trying to save Fourth Prince. The surrounding famous doctors were helpless. As Master was on the brink of death, Miss Zhuang arrived just in time and saved his life.”

Jing Zhao replied truthfully, “Master has returned home to recuperate for a while.”

“As long as big brother is alright.” Chu Jinzhou patted his chest in relief, “I really have to thank sister Ning for saving my big brother’s life.”

Then, he bowed deeply in respect toward Zhuang Qingning.

“Jinzhou, you’re too kind, I was just doing what I should be doing.” Zhuang Qingning responded with a smile, and helped Chu Jinzhou up.

Chu Jinnian, sitting aside, couldn’t help but touch his nose at hearing these words.

What she said was indeed right. Saving one’s fiancé is indeed something that someone should do.

“I see.” Fan Wenxuan finally understood what had happened and hurriedly ordered Banqing and others to prepare some food.

A quarter of an hour later, they all sat at a table in the flower hall, enjoying a delicious and hearty lunch.

The West Lake vinegar fish tasted extremely good, and the roasted lamb chop was tender and juicy. The rest of the dishes were also quite delicate and tasty. Since everyone’s stmachs were empty, they ate heartily.

“Eat some more.” Chu Jinnian transferred a piece of fish to Zhuang Qingning’s bowl.

“Hmm.” Zhuang Qingning didn’t hesitate at all.

“This ham, I remember you said it tasted good before, so have some more.”

“The almond lily is ideal for dispelling heat, and it also tastes good.”

“…”

Soon, Zhuang Qingning’s bowl was overflowing like a small hill.

All the dishes on the table were her favorites, so she no longer had to worry about picking her dishes and just focused on enjoying them all.

Seeing this, Chu Jinnian finally picked a few dishes and started eating himself.

Jing Zhao had gotten used to these antics long ago and remained calm, while the others, like Chu Jinzhou, raised their eyebrows subtly.

In the past, they had only seen Chu Jinnian serving Chu Jinzhou at the dining table. Now, surprisingly, he was serving Zhuang Qingning, and only her.

But after all, it was a life-saving grace; being able to serve her food was the least he could do.

Everyone accepted it as such, and stopped overthinking.

After the meal, Zhuang Qingning, missing her home after almost a month away, wanted to check its condition. So she asked Jing Zhao to take her back first.

“Can’t you stay with me a bit longer?” Chu Jinnian pulled Zhuang Qingning’s sleeve, acting coquettishly.

“You need to rest now.” Zhuang Qingning twisted a few of Chu Jinnian’s loose strands of shiny black hair that had fallen onto his shoulders. “Wait for me to finish my chores in the next couple of days, and then I’ll come and keep you company.”

Seeing her insist, Chu Jinnian finally nodded, “All right, but you have to promise to come and keep me company, considering I’m a patient, after all.”

Being a patient, he was entitled to care and attention.

“A patient with rosy complexion.” Zhuang Qingning tapped his forehead with her gem-encrusted bangle, laughing softly, “Alright now, stop being mischievous. I need to go. Remember the medicine I gave you, take it three times a day, 15 minutes after each meal, three pills at a time.”

Zhuang Qingning handed the porcelain vase containing the detoxification pills to Chu Jinnian, brushing against his slender fingers, and called for Jing Zhao, who was waiting outside.

She really didn’t want to give him any chance for more tomfoolery.

Chu Jinnian sighed silently at the bottom of his heart, then he rose to see Zhuang Qingning off into her carriage. Watching it disappear into the distance, he returned to his study.

Inside the study, Fan Wenxuan was already waiting for him.

“Master, may I ask why you have asked me here?” Fan Wenxuan asked while rummaging through the desk looking for any snacks or treats that Zhuang Qingning might have made, but found none. Disappointed, he finally sat back down.

“Earlier, before the meal, you indicated that you had something to tell me.”

Chu Jinnian sat down, estimating the time, and poured out three detoxification pills from the white porcelain vase. He took them with the warm water on the desk.

“Actually, it’s nothing.” Fan Wenxuan scratched his ear.

Previously, he had misunderstood. He didn’t want to admit it now as it would make him look foolish.

“Oh.” Chu Jinnian lifted his eyelids, “However, there is something I do want to mention…”

“Brother, you called for me.” Chu Jinzhou walked in at that moment.

“Perfect timing.” Chu Jinnian waved to Chu Jinzhou to sit down. “There’s something I wanted to talk to you and Mr. Fan about.”

“Whatever you say, my brother.” Chu Jinzhou looked up with eyes full of anticipation.

“This is something you probably don’t know. I only found out recently myself, that our late mother had arranged a marriage for me. She wanted me to marry her once the girl came of age.” Chu Jinnian explained.

“However, I have already met this girl, and we could say we hit it off. So, I am thinking of honoring mother’s last wish, and after she comes of age, I will marry her.”

Fan Wenxuan and Chu Jinzhou looked at each other.

This was quite a surprise.

However, hearing Chu Jinnian’s choice, since they had mutual feelings, this seemed like a very good decision.

For Chu Jinnian, marriage seemed likely, and he would soon have a sister-in-law. Chu Jinzhou was very happy and simply said, “This is good news, congratulations big brother.”

“Congratulations, Master.” Fan Wenxuan echoed, albeit somewhat sentimental.

He really hadn’t expected that even Chu Jinnian, whom he had thought would remain a lifelong bachelor, had agreed to marry. Time really seemed to pass by swiftly.

However, thinking back, he once thought of matchmaking Zhuang Qingning and Chu Jinnian, in hopes that Chu Jinnian would shift his attention away from Chu Jinzhou and himself.