Chapter 594 - Chapter 594: Chapter 581: Unexpected (1/2)

Chapter 594: Chapter 581: Unexpected

Fan Wenxuan, especially, was shocked when he saw Chu Jinnian and Zhuang Qingning return together.

Chu Jinnian had sent a letter a while ago saying that he was going to Lu to suppress the bandits, so it would be a long time before he could return.

Zhuang Qingning had also left on some business and even requested him and Chu Jinzhou to visit Zhuang Qingsui during the Dragon Boat Festival. Fan Wenxuan had thus assumed that Zhuang Qingning was undertaking quite an important task.

So, seeing the current situation, had Zhuang Qingning gone to help Chu Jinnian suppress the bandits?

Hadn’t they agreed she wouldn’t be acting as a staff?

Fan Wenxuan, with wide-open eyes, turned to Chu Jinnian, “Master, I have a question for you.”

He wanted to ask him why he was suddenly going back on his words.

“If Mr. Fan has something to say, I suggest he waits until later. The Master and Miss Zhuang have been on the road for two consecutive days. They set off early this morning and haven’t even had anything to eat yet. The Master still has some residual poison in his body, it is not reasonable to have him talk on an empty stomach.”

Jing Zhao reminded them.

“Master got poisoned?”

“My older brother got poisoned?”

Both Fan Wenxuan and Chu Jinzhou exclaimed in surprise.

“The Lu bandits are brutal and cunning. The Master was hurt, poisoned by the bandit leader while trying to save Fourth Prince. The surrounding famous doctors were helpless. As Master was on the brink of death, Miss Zhuang arrived just in time and saved his life.”

Jing Zhao replied truthfully, “Master has returned home to recuperate for a while.”

“As long as big brother is alright.” Chu Jinzhou patted his chest in relief, “I really have to thank sister Ning for saving my big brother’s life.”

Then, he bowed deeply in respect toward Zhuang Qingning.

“Jinzhou, you’re too kind, I was just doing what I should be doing.” Zhuang Qingning responded with a smile, and helped Chu Jinzhou up.

Chu Jinnian, sitting aside, couldn’t help but touch his nose at hearing these words.

What she said was indeed right. Saving one’s fiancé is indeed something that someone should do.

“I see.” Fan Wenxuan finally understood what had happened and hurriedly ordered Banqing and others to prepare some food.

A quarter of an hour later, they all sat at a table in the flower hall, enjoying a delicious and hearty lunch.

The West Lake vinegar fish tasted extremely good, and the roasted lamb chop was tender and juicy. The rest of the dishes were also quite delicate and tasty. Since everyone’s stmachs were empty, they ate heartily.

“Eat some more.” Chu Jinnian transferred a piece of fish to Zhuang Qingning’s bowl.

“Hmm.” Zhuang Qingning didn’t hesitate at all.

“This ham, I remember you said it tasted good before, so have some more.”

“The almond lily is ideal for dispelling heat, and it also tastes good.”

“…”

Soon, Zhuang Qingning’s bowl was overflowing like a small hill.

All the dishes on the table were her favorites, so she no longer had to worry about picking her dishes and just focused on enjoying them all.

Seeing this, Chu Jinnian finally picked a few dishes and started eating himself.

Jing Zhao had gotten used to these antics long ago and remained calm, while the others, like Chu Jinzhou, raised their eyebrows subtly.