With this, Caiyi's identity had, at the very least, been settled.
When they returned, Yang Chen openly brought Caiyi back to the residence. Her identity was that of his close friend from the Western Forty-Two Commanderies.
After all, he knew countless people in the Western Forty-Two Commanderies. There was no way to verify such a matter. Even if someone grew suspicious, they would have no concrete means of investigating it.
When Yang Chen returned with Caiyi, he happened to run into Qin Xueru. Qin Xueru seemed to have been looking for him as well. Upon seeing Yang Chen, she hurriedly said, "Young, Young Peak Master..."
"Xue Ru, let me introduce you." Yang Chen smiled faintly and looked at the Seven-Colored Peacock beside him. "This is Miss Caiyi, my close friend from the Western Forty-Two Commanderies. She will be staying at my residence for some time. If she needs anything, make sure to treat her well. Do not neglect her."
"Miss Xueru, hello." Caiyi giggled.
Qin Xueru raised her head. As she looked upon the Seven-Colored Peacock's beauty, she could not help drawing in a breath, a trace of inferiority flashing through her eyes.
In truth, she herself was quite pretty. Yet what made her feel inferior was that she was ultimately only Yang Chen's maidservant. To stand beside him with the status of a close friend was clearly something far beyond her reach.
But she quickly shook her head. What was she thinking? Being allowed by Yang Chen to serve as his maid was already a blessing bestowed upon her. Why was she still thinking about such things?
Yang Chen did not notice any of this and directly asked, "Xue Ru, it seems you had something to see me about!"
"Young Master, it was not this servant who wished to