Xiao Wan'er naturally had no idea what Chen Yi was thinking. She rose and stretched her limbs, feeling a trace of warmth return to her body.
Seeing her movements, Chen Yi reminded her, "Remember, you must not overexert yourself."
"If..."
Xiao Wan'er knew what he was about to say. She raised a finger and gently pressed it over his lips, then abruptly withdrew it.
She likely realized that such a gesture was somewhat improper between men and women, and her face flushed crimson.
"You... Brother-in-law, rest assured."
"Once the guests have left the mansion, I will rest for a while."
"Alright..."
After chatting for a few moments, Xiao Wan'er hurriedly turned and left.
Chen Yi saw her out of Chunhe Garden and watched as she took Shen Huatang toward the front courtyard.
Tomorrow would be the day Old Master entertained guests from all quarters.
Today, everyone in the Marquis's mansion, from the masters and madams of every residence to the maidservants and servants, was busy receiving guests. Laughter and chatter could be heard from time to time.
"As expected of Marquis Dingyuan's Estate. Its aura is extraordinary—more lavish even than our residence in Jiangnan Prefecture."
"You brat, stop making a fool of yourself. With Great Wei's laws in place, how would your father dare overstep his station?"
"I was only saying... Father, you've been going on and on about Mr. Qingzhou these past days. Why not pay him a visit?"
"Setting everything else aside, if you could obtain one of his calligraphic masterpieces, it would add a bit of splendor to our home."
"Is Mr. Qingzhou someone one can visit so casually?"
"Besides, he is only the Xiao Family son-in-law. If we rashly pay him a visit, where would that leave the Xiao Family?"
"Enough nonsense. We came this time