Following Chen Yi's original inclination, he truly did not want to move, much less get dragged into trouble.
But given the Xiao Family's current circumstances, he had no choice but to make preparations in advance.
Hundred Herbs Hall was one part of it; he himself was the other.
"When did a live-in son-in-law have to rely on his own efforts?"
"To live off a woman to my extent... there probably aren't many like me."
With those thoughts, Chen Yi bought several things along Kanning Street, then went to the Mounting Shop to collect the Calligraphy Copybook he had sent over beforehand before heading straight home.
Li Huaigu was getting married tomorrow, so he could hardly attend empty-handed.
Upon returning to the residence, he ran headlong into Liu Si'er, who was leading a carriage out.
Chen Yi greeted him and headed inside.
Liu Si'er froze for a moment. He was supposed to head to East Market today to bring this master back—how had he returned so early?
After thinking it over.
Liu Si'er returned the carriage, then headed naturally toward the Inverted Seat Room.
Knock, knock knock.
The door creaked open. Uncle Gui looked at him with a gloomy expression. "This is the second time."
Liu Si'er's expression did not change. He still used borrowing something as his excuse.
While loudly voicing his thanks, he squeezed several words through clenched teeth:
"The Fledgling returned early. Is the Harrier Eagle's plan still proceeding?"
Uncle Gui was somewhat surprised. After a moment of silence, he shook his head. "I will make a trip to East Market later."
Liu Si'er understood. He told him to hurry, then turned and left.
After he had gone far away, Uncle Gui remained silent for a moment. He gathered a few things, shut the door, and slowly made