Chen Shi'an cut him off. "I won't be going with you to Dragon Soaring City."
Delight appeared on Qin Hu's face. "That's the wisest choice."
Chen Shi'an's lips curled slightly. "Last time I turned Qin E'na down, I used my sister-in-law and Tiantian as my reason.
"What excuse should I use this time? Or should I tell her the truth-that your Qin Family doesn't welcome me?"
Qin Hu looked embarrassed. "You certainly can't do that. If the young lady throws caution to the wind, complications are bound to arise on this journey back to Dragon Soaring City."
Chen Shi'an chuckled. "I assume you've already decided when to leave?"
Qin Hu nodded. "Once things are settled on your end, our departure time will naturally be settled too.
"If we're leaving, we can set out tonight."
Chen Shi'an frowned slightly.
Qin Hu added, "Tomorrow night would work too."
Chen Shi'an turned his gaze toward the Chen Family home. "You're leaving anyway. The sooner you leave, the sooner you can rest easy. Make it tonight."
Although he hadn't been away long this time, the entire Chen household was still filled with laughter when he returned.
After breakfast, Chen Tiantian took Zhang Xiaocui into the room to review their lessons, while Zhang Xiaocui's mother went to the kitchen to cook fermented black beans.
Su Qingrou, Qin E'na, and Zhao Ling called Chen Shi'an into a room, their expressions serious, though they couldn't hide the joy in their eyes.
Once Chen Shi'an sat down, Su Qingrou said eagerly, "Shi'an, I have good news. We can leave the Desolate Ruins."
Chen Shi'an blinked, putting on a puzzled expression.
Zhao Ling cleared her throat. "I told Qin Hu about Tiantian undergoing Marrow-Washing five times. Qin Hu reported it to the family head, who took it very