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Shen Yu’an’s words abruptly came to a halt as she looked ahead and saw her mother coming out.
The people inside the house noticed that Shen Yu’an had gone out to open a door and hadn’t returned, so Song Shi came out to take a look.
To their surprise, as soon as they walked out of the kitchen, they saw Shen Yu’an leading three people towards them.
And the person walking alongside her daughter was none other than Fei Yanchen!
Ever since Fei Yanchen bid them farewell on the way to Longxian Village, he had never appeared again.
They knew that Fei Yanchen had an extraordinary identity, so they didn’t ask much and didn’t mention him to anyone else.
He actually came back today.
Song Shi, quite surprised, asked, “ah Chen?!!!”
Song Shi’s surprised voice was indeed a bit too loud, and Shen Yu’an was startled by the sudden sound.
But Song Shi obviously didn’t realize she had scared her. After the initial shock, she grabbed Fei Yanchen’s sleeve and pulled him into the house.
Shen Yu’an and the two attendants following Fei Yanchen were also stunned.
Everything seemed magical once they entered this courtyard. Since their encounter with the Crown Prince, they had never seen him smile like this. Whenever the Crown Prince smiled, someone would suffer.
And the current unfavorable situation regarding the Crown Prince made him appear even more cold and ruthless, as if there was nothing he cared about.
So, was this gentle person in front of them really their Crown Prince? And that woman, how dare she reach out and pull the Crown Prince’s clothes? Was she tired of living? However, the expected scene did not unfold.
Fei Yanchen followed the force exerted by Song Shi and took two steps forward, saying, “Auntie, don’t worry, An’an is still behind.”
Song Shi released her hand and looked, and sure enough, she saw Shen Yu’an looking at them with a somewhat resentful gaze.
Song Shi awkwardly chuckled and said, “Long time no see, ah Chen. I got a bit too excited.”
“These two are your family members, ah Chen? We were just about to have a meal. Come on in, come on in, you’ve arrived just in time.”
Song Shi’s earlier exclamation had already attracted everyone inside the house. After they walked out of the house, they saw the scene outside.
Fei Yanchen had already greeted them one by one before they could speak.
The two attendants who came with him had quickly adjusted their emotions and appeared calm on the surface. They couldn’t help but exclaim in their hearts, but no one noticed.
The young men from Sanlang’s group excitedly ran up to surround Fei Yanchen.
“Brother Chen!”
Now, in the courtyard where the cold wind was howling, everyone began to exchange greetings.
Grandma Shen walked out of the door and saw Fei Yanchen’s clothes being blown by the wind. She beckoned and said, “Come inside quickly, we have a fire burning, it’s warm.”
The crowd walked into the house in a bustling manner.
When the two attendants of Fei Yanchen entered the house at the back, they couldn’t help but be surprised when they saw the dishes placed on the two large round tables inside.
The Crown Prince’s description of this ordinary village household… doesn’t seem so ordinary.
The table was filled with dishes. Although it lacked the delicate arrangement of a wealthy family, the quantity was indeed substantial. There were eight meat and vegetable dishes, as well as two soups, one meat-based and one vegetarian.
After entering the house, the two of them stood to the side, observing with their eyes and listening attentively to the activities inside.
Shen Rong saw the two and stood up, saying, “Put down your things and take a rest.”
The two were about to decline when, in the next moment, they felt a highly threatening gaze directed at them.
Following the gaze, the two of them saw their master’s unfriendly look.
Fei Yanchen glanced at them and then at the direction Shen Rong was leading them: two stools.
The words of refusal circled in their mouths and turned into a “Thank you, sir.”
The two sat cautiously on the stools, and indeed, that gaze disappeared.
Looking towards Fei Yanchen, he was surrounded by a group of people, all talking at once, expressing their concern.
No one asked about everything, only concerned about his situation during the days he was away.
Fei Yanchen kept responding, seemingly enjoying this atmosphere.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, everyone took their seats.
In winter, food cools quickly, and if they waited any longer, they would be eating cold dishes.
Everyone sat in their original positions, and Fei Yanchen glanced around before sitting directly next to Shen Yu’an.
That seat originally belonged to Song Xiao Ni, who took a quick glance and happened to make eye contact with Fei Yanchen.
Song Xiao Ni inexplicably shivered, feeling that the temperature in the room was colder than usual.
She decisively walked over and sat next to Song Shi.
Song Xiao Ni let out a long sigh of relief.
Phew~ It’s definitely warmer by Aunt’s side with the charcoal fire.
Fei Yanchen sniffed the faint scent of wine mixed with the aroma of the food in the air and couldn’t help but ask, “Is this… the Monkey Wine obtained from the woods?”
“Yes, it’s the Monkey Wine that An’an brought back from the woods. Come and taste it.”
Grandpa Shen poured a glass of wine for Fei Yanchen and then looked at the two people at the other table, saying, “You should also give it a try.”
The two individuals who came with Fei Yanchen, one chubby and one thin, the taller and thinner one looking more shrewd was called Fei Dong, while the other, slightly plumper and seemingly friendly, was named Fei Xi.
Upon hearing grandpa Shen’s “generous invitation,” Fei Xi immediately couldn’t sit still.
As soon as the wine jar was brought out, the scent wafted under Fei Xi’s nose, arousing his appetite for alcohol.
He chuckled and half stood up from the stool, saying, “Old Master, you don’t need to bother. I’ll do it myself, I’ll do it myself.”
Just as he stood up, Fei Dong kicked him from under the table.
“Hiss! Fei Dong, why did you kick me so hard? What’s your problem?”
Fei Dong looked at him as if he were a fool, then averted his gaze.
Fei Xi smiled and walked over, taking the wine jar from Old Master Shen’s hand.
Old Master Shen’s eyelid twitched as he saw Fei Xi pouring a full bowl of wine into a half-large sea bowl in front of him.
The crystal-clear wine swayed a couple of times at the rim of the bowl, not spilling a single drop.
Anyone who saw it would exclaim in awe.
Fei Xi was about to pour a cup for Fei Dong as well, wanting his good brother to taste this excellent wine.
Fei Dong held up two fingers, stopping Fei Xi’s action, and said in a serious tone, “I don’t drink alcohol.”
Fei Xi clicked his tongue and muttered, “Then you won’t have the fortune to taste good wine.”
He then cheerfully handed the wine jar back to grandpa Shen.
Grandpa Shen took the wine jar in his hands. In the past, he used to pour the wine himself, but having Fei Xi pour a large bowl made him feel like half of it was missing.
He silently felt a tinge of sadness in his heart but didn’t want to say anything to this seemingly simple-minded young man.
T/N: hahahha.. I’m suddenly Craving for some alcohol…. poor Grandpa Shen…