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"My husband..."
Diao Chan gently bit her lip, her eyes glazed over, and spoke softly, muttering something under her breath.
Her voice was charming and melodious, captivating and tingling, making one unable to help but have impure thoughts.
"That's pretty much it..."
"Remember to call him 'husband' from now on, not 'young master'..."
"Otherwise, we'll use family discipline!"
Upon hearing Diao Chan change her tune, Jiang Che smiled with satisfaction, reached out and patted Diao Chan's head as a reward, and did not make any further moves.
"Yes, my husband, Chan'er understands..."
Diao Chan obediently responded, rubbing her little head against Jiang Che's palm, her eyes slightly narrowed, her face full of ease and comfort, clearly enjoying Jiang Che's caress.
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The meal was enjoyed by all, with the women beaming with smiles.
After dinner, Jiang Che did not, as usual, indulge his wives, but instead began to organize the various gains he had made that day.
Wu Zetian possessed unparalleled cultivation, having immersed herself in the art of alchemy for over a century. She was a top-tier eighth-grade alchemist and a true sage of alchemy.
Jiang Che also gained a great deal from the guidance and teachings of such a person. After sorting out his gains for the day, Jiang Che's understanding and insights into alchemy became even more profound.
If this trend continues, I will have a good chance to improve my alchemy skills to the fifth rank before leaving Chang'an.
Time passed quietly, and the night went by without incident.
The next day, early in the morning.
Jiang Che ended his cultivation and exited that profound state of enlightenment.
After finishing his cultivation, Jiang Che pushed open the door and left the training room, only to be met by his maid, Xiao Lian, who was hurrying towards him.
"Young master..."
15. "Miss Xi Shi has arrived, saying she has come to bid farewell to the young master and Miss Wenji..."
Seeing Jiang Che walk out of the training room, Xiao Lian quickly stepped forward, gave a graceful bow, and then spoke sweetly, explaining her purpose.
Xi Shi also stayed at Qingyun Manor for a few days recently, spending her days laughing and playing with Cai Wenji. Xiao Lian was naturally familiar with this woman.
After the International Lantern Festival was held, Xi Shi left Qingyun Manor and returned to live in Honglu Temple.
"bid farewell?"
"I see……"
Jiang Che was slightly taken aback, but didn't say anything, and headed straight for the front hall.
Upon arriving at the hall, Jiang Che quickly saw Xi Shi teasing Cai Wenji.
Cai Wenji was embraced by Xi Shi, giggling and laughing, her clear and melodious laughter ringing out from time to time, showing her great joy and excitement.
Yang Yuhuan sat gracefully to the side, gentle and elegant, with a tender smile on her face, while the other women were nowhere to be seen.
"Xiao Che, you're here..."
"Young Master Jiang..."
Upon seeing Jiang Che arrive, Yang Yuhuan and Xi Shi both greeted him.
"Sister Yuhuan, where are Ali and the others?"
After looking around and not finding any other ladies, Jiang Che asked a question with some curiosity after taking his seat.
"Them..."
"I. Went out to the street very early this morning..."
"They said they wanted to take Diao Chan on a proper tour of Chang'an..."
Yang Yuhuan picked up her teacup and took a small sip before answering Jiang Che's question in a calm and unhurried manner, displaying the demeanor of a well-bred lady.
After hearing Yang Yuhuan's answer, Jiang Che suddenly understood. He didn't ask any more questions, but instead turned his gaze to Xi Shi beside him and asked with a smile.
"Is Miss Xi Shi planning to return to Jixia Academy?"
Ah Li, Yun Ying, Mai Shiranui, and Diao Chan are all at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, making them quite prominent figures in the vast city of Chang'an.
Jiang Che had no concerns whatsoever about the safety of the women.
Moreover, with the Dali Temple's secret agents monitoring every move in Chang'an, very few people dared to cause trouble.
"That's right..."
"I've come here to say goodbye to Young Master Jiang and Cai Cai..."
Xi Shi nodded, reached out her slender hand and pinched Cai Wenji's soft, fair face in her arms, her eyes filled with a hint of reluctance.
After spending some time with Cai Wenji, Xi Shi truly grew fond of this delicate, adorable, well-behaved, and sensible little girl.
Now that we are about to part ways, I naturally feel very reluctant to leave, which is why I came to visit and wanted to say goodbye to the little girl in person.
"leave?"
"Sister Xi Shi, where are you going?"
Will you come again in the future?
Cai Wenji raised her youthful, innocent face and looked at Xi Shi in front of her. Her big, watery eyes blinked incessantly as she asked pitifully, her gaze full of pleading.
The little girl also really liked Xi Shi, this beautiful and gentle older sister, and naturally felt a little depressed when she heard that she was about to leave.
"My sister is going back to Jixia Academy, which is a place far away from Chang'an..."
"If there's a chance in the future, I'll come back to visit Wenji..."
"Wenji, be a good girl, and listen to your brother..."
Gently stroking Cai Wenji's short, emerald-green hair, Xi Shi spoke softly, explaining a few things to Cai Wenji.
"Sister, could you please not leave Chang'an?"
"Can't we just stay here?"
Cai Wenji persisted, her watery eyes blinking rapidly.
"this………"
"No... I have other things to do back at the academy..."
Xi Shi shook her head with a wry smile. After all, she was a disciple of Jixia Academy, and she had come to Chang'an this time to participate in the Lantern Festival with her senior sister Ji Xiaoman.
Now that the International Lantern Festival has ended, and she has stayed in Chang'an long enough, it's time for her to leave.
As a disciple of Jixia Academy, she couldn't stay in Chang'an forever, could she?
"All right………"
"Then, if you have the chance in the future, sister, you must remember to come back to Chang'an to visit Wenji!"
"Wenji will always be waiting for her sister in Chang'an..."
Seeing Xi Shi's resolute attitude, the little girl was still a bit annoyed, but she obediently nodded and didn't continue to pester her.
Cai Wenji was precocious and clever despite her young age. She knew that these adults had many things to deal with and could not possibly stay with her, a child, forever.
"So good..."
"Sister promises, if I have the chance in the future, I will definitely come to Chang'an to visit Wenji..."
Xi Shi lowered her head slightly and kissed the little girl's soft, milky face with a sweet kiss. She agreed earnestly.
"Then... big sister, shall we pinky swear?"
Cai Wenji extended her little finger and looked at Xi Shi with anticipation.
"Okay, pinky promise..."
Xi Shi was taken aback, feeling both amused and exasperated, but she didn't mind playing this somewhat childish game with Cai Wenji. She extended her little finger and hooked it with Cai Wenji's little finger.
"Hang yourself with a hook and don't change for a hundred years!"
"If you go back on your word, sister, you'll turn into a pig's head!"
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Jiang Che watched this heartwarming scene quietly from the side, without breaking the beautiful atmosphere.
Only after the two beautiful girls, one older and one younger, made their promise did they speak at the opportune moment.
"Wenji...don't be sad..."
"After a while, your brother can take you on a journey to Jiyou..."
"Then you'll be able to see Sister Xi Shi at the Jixia Academy..."
"Really!"
"Brother, when are we going to Jiyou for a trip?"
Upon hearing Jiang Che's words, Cai Wenji's gloomy mood vanished completely, and she smiled broadly, asking with a grin.
Cai Wenji always trusted Jiang Che's words implicitly and never doubted them.
Since her brother said he would take her to Jixia Academy to visit Sister Xi Shi in a while, he would definitely take her there.
Upon hearing this, Xi Shi subconsciously looked at Jiang Che, her heart stirred slightly, and she quietly waited for Jiang Che to continue.
"About six months later..."
"After your brother returns from the Great Wall and avenges your father's death..."
"At that time, your brother can take you to Jixia Academy..."
Jiang Che pondered for a moment before giving the little girl a definite date.
Since he had made up his mind to travel all over the world and wander the entire human realm, Jixia was naturally one of Jiang Che's targets.
When I travel to Jixia, I can take the little girl with me.
With the assistance of this perfect wingman, wouldn't winning over Xi Shi be just around the corner?
“Wuhu, great!”