The Queen's Bearing, the Advancement Ceremony

"Brother Chen."

Having just left Guangyuan City, Mu Qingyao spotted Chen Ping'an in the distance at a glance. Her eyes lit up, and she was as excited as a little girl.

Chen Ping'an turned his head and saw Mu Qingyao's little head playfully poking out from the carriage window.

"Miss Mu." Chen Ping'an replied with a gentle smile.

"Brother Chen, we've known each other for nearly a month now, so don't be so formal." Mu Qingyao beamed, a hint of mischief in her voice. "Just call me Qingyao."

Chen Ping'an smiled. Just as he was about to respond, he saw Mu Chenjie walking over from the side.

"Qingyao, it's getting late. Time to set off!"

"Young Master Mu." Chen Ping'an greeted him with a smile.

He was benefiting from their favor on this trip as well. So long as it did not affect his interests, he was not stingy about showing some goodwill.

Life experience taught him that there was no need to keep up airs in every matter!

"Brother Chen." Mu Chenjie nodded slightly, smiling faintly. "Did Brother Chen purchase anything in Guangyuan City this time?"

"I haven't had the chance yet," Chen Ping'an said with a smile.

Mu Chenjie's attitude rather surprised Chen Ping'an. The last time they met, Mu Chenjie had not been nearly so polite.

But after giving it some thought, Chen Ping'an understood the crux of the matter.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Mu Chenjie beside Mu Qingyao's carriage, Chen Ping'an politely took his leave.

Mu Qingyao leaned her head out of the carriage window, her gaze fixed on Chen Ping'an as she watched his departing back.

"Qingyao." Seeing his younger sister like this, Mu Chenjie could not help knocking on the carriage window frame.

"What?" Mu Qingyao withdrew her gaze and frowned in