CHAPTER 303: CHAPTER 303: LADY SONG’S INQUIRY

When the story from the thirteenth to fourteenth Chapters concluded, it was already noon.

Most of the attendees were not particularly interested in tea, so once the story ended, people mostly dispersed.

"Sect Leader Song, please stay!"

A loud voice came from upstairs, causing the departing members of the Song Family to turn around.

Upon seeing the person descending the stairs clearly, surprise filled Song Zheng’s otherwise serious face, and soon, his surprise turned into delight.

"Senior Chu!" He stepped forward briskly, bowed his head, and saluted, "Song Zheng greets Senior Chu!"

Chu Wuqu laughed heartily, "Years have passed, Song Sect Leader has become increasingly courteous!"

"Senior Chu jokes!" Song Zheng smiled and said, "Song Zheng has always admired Senior Chu, there’s no such thing as being overly courteous!"

He looked at Chu Wuqu and asked, "I wonder, what brings Senior to seek Song Zheng?"

"It’s nothing major!" Chu Wuqu smiled and said, "I’ve come at Xiaonian’s behest to pay Song Sect Leader a visit."

Duan Yunfei raised his eyebrows, knowing that Father was aware of Master’s return yet didn’t mention it to him?

"Duan Manor Owner is thoughtful!" Song Zheng smiled, "It is already noon, if Senior Chu does not mind, why not come over to my humble abode?"

"Perhaps next time!" Chu Wuqu smiled, "Xiaonian asked Song Sect Leader to stay a bit longer. He said once the manor’s matters are settled, he will come down the mountain to visit!"

"This time we have come to let my family get some fresh air," Song Zheng said, "We’ll be returning in two or three months, but since Manor Owner Duan has made such a request, we will try to stay a few more days!"

"Song Sect Leader is indeed a straightforward person!" Chu Wuqu habitually stroked his beard and smiled, "Xiaonian also said, if Song Sect Leader needs assistance while in Jinxi Town, please do let us know; Yongning Manor will do its utmost!"

Upon hearing this, Song Zheng hurriedly said, "Please inform Manor Owner Duan on my behalf, saying that his goodwill has been deeply appreciated by Song Zheng. Should there be any matters in the future, his help would indeed be indispensable!"

"Alright!" Chu Wuqu nodded and smiled, "If Song Sect Leader has matters to attend to, you may return first!"

"Then, I’ll take my leave!" Song Zheng bowed and said.

Chu Wuqu waved his hand, "Go on!"

Shen Qinglan saw off the Song Mansion group at the door, but suddenly Lady Song looked at her with a smile and asked, "I heard from your mother that you originally lived in Lishui Village?"

Shen Qinglan nodded, "Yes!"

Lady Song asked again, "I wonder, besides Lishui Village, are there any other villages around here?"

"Yes," Shen Qinglan looked at her with curiosity and asked, "Why is Lady Song suddenly asking about this?"

"Nothing really!" Lady Song said softly, "It’s just that we’ve been in Jinxi Town for quite a few days, and always staying in town feels a bit dull, so I thought I might visit the villages."

"I see!"

Shen Qinglan, suspecting nothing, simply smiled and said, "The town is full of people and houses, not as cool and tranquil as the village. If Lady has free time, you should indeed explore the countryside to relieve some boredom."

"Good!" Lady Song smiled, "You go ahead and entertain your guests, I should be heading back!"

Shen Qinglan nodded, "Lady, take care!"

After seeing off the Song Family, Shen Qinglan had just returned to the teahouse when she heard Duan Yunfei’s somewhat low voice asking, "When did Master inform my father you were returning?"

"Not long ago." Chu Wuqu smiled and said, "At the end of last month, while I was returning from Xiushui Town."

Duan Yunfei feigned displeasure, "Master informed my father first, but not me? Are you my master or my father’s master? And to think I’ve missed you for so long!"

Chu Wuqu laughed loudly upon hearing this, "You, rascal, couldn’t Master have thought you were still at the manor? Who would’ve known you came down the mountain?"