NOVEL NEXT Chapter 305 Qin Ying
"Oh..."
Chen Xuan let out a low growl.
Slightly trembling, after completing the billion-dollar transaction, he finally let out a breath.
Not because of exhaustion!
Nor was it because of that tinge of emptiness after excitement.
It was the spiritual power lingering in the room that finally dissipated at that moment.
"Damn thing!"
Chen Xuan cursed under his breath.
"Huh...?"
Lan Meng'Er, who was below, looked bewildered. Was he cursing at her?
"Master... did I do something wrong?"
She asked softly, looking at him with a pitiful gaze.
Um—
Chen Xuan felt a bit embarrassed, knowing she misunderstood.
If it weren't for her this time, he probably would have to give up his identity, and even Qin Ke would be implicated.
The Imperial Family... indeed none are simple.
They gave a parting shot after leaving.
Hmph!
Let's just consider it as letting them watch a spring scene for free.
"Master?"
Lan Meng'Er saw he wasn't speaking; although she was a bit scared inside, she still mustered the courage to call out softly.
"Oh... it's nothing, nothing to do with you!"
Chen Xuan was not the kind of person who shirks responsibility after taking advantage, and this time, Lan Meng'Er was indeed a benefactor.
Surely she would be taken back to Chen Mansion.
And she couldn't remain as a servant anymore.
"Oh!"
Lan Meng'Er didn't know if he was telling the truth, and only dared to simply respond.
She lowered her head slightly, not daring to speak.
"Alright, I won't be going back tonight. Tomorrow you'll come back to the mansion with me, and you won't need to stay here anymore."
"Ah..."
Lan Meng'Er was slightly stunned, but soon reacted, "Thank you, Master!"
After thanking him, the corners of her eyes slightly moistened.
Chen Xuan patted her forehead, "Sleep now!"
"Mm!"
Lan Meng'Er snuggled into his embrace, inhaling his scent, enjoying this moment of happiness.
A moment later... she fell asleep.
"Sigh!"
After seeing her sleep soundly, Chen Xuan let out a gentle sigh.
This was indeed an unintended move.
Wondering whether Ning Xin and the others would believe it if word got out?
...
The next day!
Chen Xuan sat in the carriage, with Lan Meng'Er of course.
"Creak, creak!"
The sound of wheels turning on the street echoed.
Lan Meng'Er kept sneaking glances at Chen Xuan beside her, her expression filled with worry.
She seemed like she wanted to speak but hesitated.
"Don't worry, the two ladies are very understanding; there's no need to worry."
Chen Xuan opened his eyes and comforted her in a low voice.
"But my identity...?"
What Lan Meng'Er was truly worried about was her identity, her background from the brothel. Could the two ladies accept that?
Even if she were a servant, she'd be willing to serve Chen Xuan in her heart.
Even being a concubine was a luxury for her.
Seeing this, Chen Xuan didn't say much. Things will resolve naturally when the time comes, and saying more won't help.
She would understand when the time came.
Amidst such worry, about an hour later...
The carriage came to a stop.
"Sir, we have arrived!"
Liu Si's voice came from outside.
"Hmm!"
Chen Xuan acknowledged, then got off the carriage with Lan Meng'Er.
He then turned and instructed Liu Si, "You may return, thank you."
"It's my privilege to serve you, sir, you are too kind."
Liu Si wouldn't dare to take credit.
Especially for such a small matter.
"Hehe!"
Chen Xuan chuckled, then tossed him a bottle of pills, "Cultivate well!"
"Thank you, sir!"
Liu Si was overjoyed.
He never expected that for such a trivial matter, sir would reward him with a bottle of pills.
Chen Xuan entered the Chen Mansion with Lan Meng'Er following behind.
Only then did Liu Si drive the carriage away.
...
In the main hall of the Chen Mansion.
Chen Xuan sat on top.
Ning Xin and Luan Ying sat on either side, while Lan Meng'Er stood there with her head down, appearing very uneasy.
"That's how it is, Xin'Er, you handle it!"
Chen Xuan explained briefly and then left for the study to cultivate.
After he left.
The atmosphere in the main hall became even more awkward.
Luan Ying dared not speak either, instead glancing toward Ning Xin.
Though mildly displeased inside.
But since he had brought her back, it was a done deal, and nothing could be done about it.
However, fortunately, she was a decent woman.
That, at least, she could accept.
So, she got up slowly and walked over to Lan Meng'Er, surveying her up and down.
Indeed, she was eye-catching, no wonder the husband took a liking to her.
Especially those eyes, truly beautiful.
She then asked softly,
"You're called Lan Meng'Er, right?"
"Yes, madam!"
Lan Meng'Er's voice trembled slightly, very nervous, but more than that, she was a bit scared.
After all, from Chen Xuan's manner of speaking earlier, it was clear that this must be the main wife.
The proper wife!
Ning Xin held her hand and gently said, "Since the husband has brought you back, you can just call me Sister Xin from now on!"
"Ah!"
Lan Meng'Er was a bit stunned, lifting her head slightly, in disbelief. Was this acceptance?
"What are you dazed for, call me Sister Xin, and her over there, call Sister Luan!"
Ning Xin pointed to Luan Ying, who had already stood up.
"Greetings, Sister Xin!"
Lan Meng'Er bowed sincerely.
Then turned to pay respects to Luan Ying, "Greetings, Sister Luan!"
"Good, that's settled!"
Ning Xin chuckled lightly, actually having no opinion about Chen Xuan taking other women, considering his status and strength, it was normal.
Though, to be honest, she did have reservations about her background from the brothel.
But Chen Xuan had already explained clearly.
So that reservation no longer existed.
Immediately, Ning Xin's smile vanished, her expression becoming serious, admonishing Lan Meng'Er, "I don't care about anything else, but once you're in the mansion, everything revolves around the husband!"
"And there must not be any jealousy or infighting!"