Chen Yi did not linger in Jiaxing Garden, returning to Chunhe Garden after lunch.
He only had Xiao Wuge stay behind to keep Xiao Wan'er company.
He could tell that although a few words of comfort had eased Xiao Wan'er's mind, she was still a woman prone to melancholy.
Having Xiao Wuge there to talk with her was better than leaving her alone to let her thoughts run wild.
Xiao Wan'er saw him out of the building, stood quietly for a moment, then returned to her chamber alone.
Just as Chen Yi had thought, she did indeed feel much more at ease.
After eating and chatting and laughing with Chen Yi and Xiao Wuge, some of the worry and urgency in her heart had dissipated.
Xiao Wuge had far fewer things on his mind. He looked around, then went to the study for a book and lay down on a reclining chair by himself.
Rocking back and forth.
Actually, that relaxed, carefree manner really did have a touch of Chen Yi's style.
Xiao Wan'er watched him for a moment and could not help smiling.
She went over and sat beside him, asking with a smile, "Wuge, you've learned quite a lot from your brother-in-law lately, haven't you?"
At the mention of Chen Yi, Xiao Wuge immediately put down his book and nodded repeatedly.
"I've learned a lot."
"Tell me, then. What have you learned?"
"Hmm..."
When it came to specifics, Xiao Wuge hesitated instead.
The reason was simple. Chen Yi had never taught him systematically; he had merely taken him along to eat, drink, and have fun, nothing special.
"Brother-in-law taught me to fish, brew tea, grind ink, catch earthworms, and so on. When Sister Xiao Die isn't around, he puts me in charge of those things."
"Oh, and I've