Chapter 198 The Unexpected Truth
Chapter 198 The Unexpected Truth
The last rays of the winter sunset fall on the ancient bluestone road.
Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan walked hand in hand into the familiar gate of the Qi residence.
When they left the Qi family mansion, they specifically hired a new group of servants to take care of them.
Therefore, the flowers and plants in the courtyard are still lush and green, and the houses are still clean and new.
As soon as they entered, they heard soft crying coming from the nursery.
Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan exchanged a glance, their faces beaming with warm smiles, and quickly walked towards the nursery.
Pushing open the door, one could see Minglan and Jingyun gently fussing in the crib.
Liu Xu stood to the side, gently coaxing the children to sleep. When she saw Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan come in, she smiled slightly.
"Sister, brother-in-law, you're back."
Qiu Ziyue walked to the crib, gently leaned down to look at the two children, her eyes full of love:
"Thank you for your hard work, Liu Xu. I'm so grateful for your care during this time."
Willow catkins gently shook their heads:
"It's my duty; it's my honor to take care of two little ones."
Qi Yuxuan also stepped forward, gently stroking the child's forehead, his heart filled with gratitude.
At that moment, he felt incredibly happy, and all his fatigue vanished.
Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan sat in the nursery, quietly watching their sleeping children.
Minglan and Jingyun's little faces were rosy, and their breathing was even and steady, making them look exceptionally cute.
"I really wish time could slow down."
Qiu Ziyue said softly, her voice tinged with reluctance:
"Watching them grow up little by little brings me happiness."
Qi Yuxuan nodded, his eyes sparkling with tenderness:
"We will definitely give them the best of everything so that they can grow up healthy and happy."
The two smiled at each other, as if at that moment, the whole world had become peaceful and beautiful.
Liu Xu watched this scene silently from the side, feeling extremely gratified.
As night deepened, Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan went to the study to discuss their upcoming schedule.
The flickering candlelight illuminated the two men's thoughtful faces.
"We haven't visited our old friends in a long time."
Qiu Ziyue said softly, "I want to visit Mengdie. I wonder how she's been doing lately."
Qi Yuxuan nodded, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes:
“That’s exactly what I was thinking too. I plan to visit Brother Lihen; I heard he recently moved to a new residence in the south of the city.”
Qiu Ziyue looked up at her husband and smiled slightly:
"Then let's go together tomorrow. Let's go to Yin Lihen's place first. Remember to bring some gifts to show our sincerity."
Qi Yuxuan nodded with a smile:
“Great idea. We can set off tomorrow and let the children see the world.”
Qiu Ziyue sighed softly:
"I hope this visit will bring everyone together again and allow us to relive those wonderful memories."
Qi Yuxuan grasped her hand and said firmly, "It's definitely possible."
The night was as still as water, and moonlight streamed into the room through the window, adding a soft glow to the interior.
After a busy day, Qi Yuxuan and Qiu Ziyue walked hand in hand into their bedroom.
"My wife,"
Qi Yuxuan said softly, his eyes filled with tenderness and expectation.
"It's been so long since I've been able to quietly stay by your side like this."
Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly, a warm feeling welling up in her heart.
She gently set down the candlestick in her hand, turned to face her husband, her eyes filled with tenderness:
"It has indeed been a long time since we've had such a quiet time together."
Qi Yuxuan stepped forward and gently embraced Qiu Ziyue, feeling her warmth.
"We've both been very busy lately, but no matter what, our feelings for each other will never change."
He spoke softly, his voice filled with deep emotion.
Qiu Ziyue nestled in his arms and nodded gently:
“I know, my husband. No matter how busy we are, we will find each other.”
The two sat side by side on the edge of the bed, sharing their innermost thoughts with each other.
They would sometimes exchange a smile, and sometimes gently stroke the back of each other's hands, conveying their silent care.
"Actually, I've always missed those peaceful nights we spent together."
Qi Yuxuan looked into Qiu Ziyue's eyes and said sincerely.
Qiu Ziyue's face flushed slightly, and she responded in a low voice:
"Me too. Although I've been busy lately, I've also been thinking a lot about the good times we've shared."
Qi Yuxuan gently took her hand and kissed it tenderly.
"So, my wife, you have to make it up to me. Let's enjoy this rare moment of peace tonight."
Qiu Ziyue nodded, her eyes sparkling with happiness.
The two smiled at each other and shyly began their married life.
The next morning, sunlight shone through the thin mist onto the ancient streets, and a fresh scent filled the air.
Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan, dressed in mink coats, walked hand in hand toward Yin Lihen's residence, their hearts filled with anticipation and curiosity.
I hope Brother Yin is doing well.
Qi Yuxuan spoke softly, his gaze firm yet gentle. Qiu Ziyue smiled slightly:
"Yes, it's been a long time. I wonder how he's been doing lately."
The two walked along the familiar path and soon arrived at Yin Lihen's new residence.
This is an exquisite courtyard, surrounded by lush green bamboo groves, making it exceptionally tranquil.
The servant led the two into the hall, where a familiar figure appeared before them—Yin Lihen.
A hint of surprise crossed his face, which was then replaced by a warm smile.
"Brother Yuxuan, Ziyue, you've arrived!"
Yin Lihen warmly greeted him.
"Please come in, please come inside!"
Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan walked into the courtyard and suddenly discovered a familiar figure in the living room—Liu Mengdie.
She was sitting by the coffee table, holding a cup of tea in her hand, and was slightly taken aback when she saw them come in.
"Dream Butterfly?"
Qiu Ziyue exclaimed in surprise, "What are you doing here?"
Liu Mengdie smiled slightly and put down her teacup: "I came to visit Lihen, but I didn't expect you to come too."
Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan exchanged a glance, feeling somewhat surprised.
The four people exchanged a smile, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
After sitting down, Qiu Ziyue noticed the interaction between Yin Lihen and Liu Mengdie.
Their eyes met from time to time, and there seemed to be some kind of tacit understanding between them.
Qiu Ziyue felt a sudden unease, sensing that something was amiss.
"You two..."
Qiu Ziyue couldn't help but ask, a hint of mockery in her eyes.
"Tell me honestly, when did you get together?"
These words immediately created an awkward atmosphere in the room.
Yin Lihen and Liu Mengdie's faces both flushed slightly. They glanced at each other and then quickly looked away.
"This one……"
Yin Lihen stammered, her voice tinged with shyness.
"Actually, we've been together for a while now, but we just haven't had a chance to tell you yet."
Liu Mengdie nodded gently, the blush on her face still lingering.
"Yes, Ziyue, Yuxuan, we're sorry, we've been looking for a suitable opportunity to tell you."
Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan exchanged a glance, their faces breaking into delighted smiles.
Qiu Ziyue was the first to break the silence:
Congratulations! That's wonderful, I'm so happy for you.
Qi Yuxuan nodded in agreement:
"Yes, it's so heartwarming that you two have gotten together. We should celebrate."
Upon hearing this good news, the four of them became even happier.
Yin Lihen hurriedly instructed the servants to prepare wine and dishes. Everyone sat together, reminiscing about the past, and laughter filled the air.
"That's great. We originally planned to come to Lihen first and then go to Miss Liu's place, but we didn't expect you to be together. This way, we don't have to run around."
Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yuxuan were genuinely happy for their friend and offered their blessings for their beautiful relationship.
As night falls, the stars twinkle and the candlelight flickers in the courtyard.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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