"Qingge, this is Fengyun City, managed by the Han Family. You’ve been in the Middle Ancient Realm for several years now, so you should know that generally, the Ancient Clan can independently manage a city, unlike some other cities where multiple families have to restrain each other and take turns managing." Han Caicai introduced Mu Qingge.
Departing from Jiuyang City, it took them half a month to finally return to Fengyun City.
Yet, Fengyun City was still a month away from Mu Qingge’s destination.
"Qingge, since we’ve arrived in Fengyun City, why not stay at the Han Family for a few days, rest a bit before continuing on your journey?" Han Caicai suggested.
Mu Qingge did not immediately reply but asked Mo Yang, "How much time until the agreed date?"
Mo Yang responded promptly, "Less than a month and a half."
Mu Qingge nodded lightly and then looked at Han Caicai, saying, "You heard him, my schedule is quite tight."
"Even so, you need to rest. Staying in Fengyun City for two days won’t delay your affairs. It’s your first time on my turf; surely, you’re not refusing me the chance to host you? My wine cellar holds several rare world-class wines that have been waiting for you." Han Caicai said.
"Good wine?" Mu Qingge raised her eyebrows slightly, feeling a bit tempted.
Though not much of a drinker, she knew that Han Caicai’s collection of wines were all rare treasures, many of which were unique and vintage. Knowing this, not tasting them indeed seemed regrettable.
So, Mu Qingge nodded, "Alright, I’ll rest in Fengyun City for three days."
Han Caicai was delighted, "I’ll immediately arrange for someone to prepare a quiet and undisturbed courtyard for you."
Mu Qingge nodded slightly.
Han Caicai turned to give instructions, and an attendant promptly left the group heading towards the Han Clan’s mansion in the city.
When Han Caicai turned back, he met Mu Qingge’s steady gaze.
He paused, surprised, and asked, "What’s wrong?"
Mu Qingge suddenly said, "Actually, I still miss the days we engaged in strategic battles. That feeling of meeting a worthy opponent is not easily found. However, why did you abandon what you had to chase something that doesn’t belong to you?"
After saying that, she no longer spoke, withdrew her gaze, and sighed inwardly.
The present Han Caicai seemed somewhat unfamiliar to her. In front of her, he was no longer as confident and proud as he was before, nor was he relentless. Instead, he tried to please everywhere, cautious, afraid of angering her.
This version of Han Caicai lacked something.
Yet, now, what could she do? The only thing she could do was wait for Han Caicai to truly let go of everything and return to being himself.
Mu Qingge’s words left Han Caicai with a complicated feeling.
He pursed his lips in silence, his narrow eyes displaying an unreadable, constantly changing gaze.
How could he not understand the true meaning in Mu Qingge’s words? Yet, he could not let go of that captivating red in his heart.
"Why did that person leave suddenly?" Han Yiren saw Han Caicai’s attendant leaving and asked another person of the Han Family.
That person glanced back and said, "It seems the Young Master has invited Mu City Lord and others to visit the Han Family."
Han Yiren’s eyes gleamed sharply, feeling somewhat angry. ’How dare he so openly bring them home, has he forgotten how his brother lost the position of Young Master to let him rise?’
However, a new calculation appeared in her mind.
Han Yiren revealed a scheming cold smile at the corner of her lips, her brows showing a few shades of Han Caicai-like charm, looking at Mu Qingge’s back. In her heart, she thought, ’Since you’ve presented yourself to me, don’t blame me for taking action!’
This time, she intended to eradicate her second brother’s improper thoughts entirely, seizing the chance to suppress her older brother’s side and prevent him from making a comeback. And most importantly, she needed Mu Qingge to stop any improper connections.
By the way!
Suddenly, a layer of gentle blush appeared in Han Yiren’s eyes.
She recalled the man who made her heart flutter; she hadn’t seen him since he appeared around Mu Qingge. She had long tried to inquire with Han Caicai, but never received any answers.
Thinking of this, a sense of resentment arose in her heart.
She looked at Han Caicai and thought, ’Since you won’t allow me to unite with my beloved, why should I let you have your way? Besides, doing this is for your own good, I’m helping you!’
Moreover... since she couldn’t get information about that man from Han Caicai, she would seek Mu Qingge!
Han Yiren’s eyes sparkled with determination, vowing inwardly to extract all the information from Mu Qingge and find her beloved.
She believed that with her status and beauty, she could certainly win his favor, becoming the most important woman by his side.
...
"Here we are, this is the Han Clan’s mansion." Han Caicai introduced Mu Qingge as the group arrived at a courtyard gate.
Mu Qingge glanced around; the architecture in the Northern Continent was slightly different from the Western Continent.
However, the residences of the Ancient Clan were generally similar.
At the Han Clan, Mu Qingge did not see the elders of the Han Clan. Han Caicai explained that most Han Clan elders lived in the clan grounds, and those left at the mansion were the younger generation and their parents.
As for the parent generation, the Han Clan members have their own divided living arrangements, so unless it’s an important issue, the parents generally do not appear.
With this explanation, Mu Qingge understood.
Simply put, although everyone lived in the same mansion, they had their own doorways. Unless it’s a significant clan matter, they lived peacefully without needing to gather together all the time.
Han Caicai explained that within the Han Clan mansion, there were over ten thousand courtyards, all places where the direct lineage of the Han Clan resided.


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