Xiao Wan'er saw that he had returned safely. Rather than avoiding him as usual, she lightly nodded and said:
"I was indeed waiting for you."
Chen Yi's heart stirred slightly. Guessing it had something to do with Liu Jing's death last night, he said with a smile:
"Let's talk inside. The rain is quite heavy; be careful not to catch a chill."
Xiao Wan'er nodded and followed him into the wooden house, taking a seat in the sitting room.
Chen Yi did not rush to ask. He first fetched a kettle of water and set it atop the small stove to boil.
As the stove fire burned.
Xiao Wan'er pulled her cloak tighter around herself, and her expression relaxed considerably.
"How is your elder brother?"
She had heard from Xiao Wuge why Li Huaigu had come looking for them. Now that her mind had relaxed, she could not help asking.
Chen Yi pushed the stove a little closer to her. "He's awake already."
"Ma Liangcai truly deserved the name 'Liangcai.' He went over, made a prescription in two shakes, and Elder Brother woke after drinking it."
"That is good."
"If you accept Mr. Yue Ming's invitation to Guiyun Academy afterward, it should not affect the Medicine Hall's business either."
Chen Yi raised his brows slightly. "Eldest Sister heard it from Wu Ge?"
Xiao Wan'er gave a quiet hum. "What Councilor Li said was right. With your learning and talent, being a shopkeeper at the Medicine Hall truly wrongs you."
Seeing how earnestly she spoke, Chen Yi considered it and said, "I was still hesitating, but since you say so too, I'll visit Guiyun Academy tomorrow."
At those words, a smile appeared on Xiao Wan'er's pale face. "Then why did you not agree directly when Second Sister returned earlier?"
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