Chapter 59: Qin Xinran's Subtle Assist
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Xia Qingxue playfully stuck out her tongue and flashed a mischievous smile. "You don't have to say it; I already know. Isn't it about marrying my husband?"
Though young, Qingxue's maturity belied her years. She could see through the meaning hidden in Xiao Ruoyu's gaze.
"You—"
Xiao Ruoyu's cheeks turned a deep crimson as she glared at Su Chen, convinced he must have revealed their private agreement to Qingxue.
"Pfft…"
Qingxue giggled, finding Ruoyu's flustered expression irresistibly amusing.
Su Chen watched the banter between the two beauties in his arms with a shamelessly smug expression, clearly reveling in the moment.
"Hold on tight!" he announced with a grin. "This young master is about to pick up the pace!"
Startled, Ruoyu and Qingxue immediately clung to Su Chen like little octopuses, wrapping their arms securely around his waist as he flew them toward the Su residence.
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Unbeknownst to them, a cloaked figure stood atop a towering tree, their face obscured beneath a straw hat. Watching the trio vanish into the distance, the figure murmured to themselves, "This is all I can do for you. If fate permits, we'll meet again."
With a soft swish, they disappeared into the shadows, leaving behind only a faint rustle of leaves to mark their presence.
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Back in the bustling streets, the sight of Su Chen flying toward the Su family estate with two stunning women in his arms naturally stirred a commotion.
"Wow, isn't that the Su family's young master? He's carrying the xia family's young lady!"
"No, look again! Isn't that the Xiao family's eldest miss as well?"
"As expected of the Su family's heir. Left embrace, right embrace—he's living the dream!"
The onlookers broke into spirited discussions, their tones brimming with envy.
Meanwhile, Su Chen ignored the chatter entirely, his expression unchanging. Soon, they arrived at the Su estate. Without delay, Su Chen brought both women into his personal courtyard.
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Madam Qin Xinran, Su Chen's mother, soon caught wind of the arrival of not one but two guests. Her face lit up with delight.
She had long heard about how Su Chen had spent ten billion high-grade spirit stones at the Celestial Auction House to help Xiao Ruoyu. As a mother, she naturally understood her son's intentions.
"Ah, he's smitten with Ruoyu," she mused. As a supportive mother, she wasted no time in offering her assistance to help her son secure both young ladies. With her trusted servant An Ji in tow, she headed straight for Su Chen's courtyard.
When Qingxue and Ruoyu learned that Madam Qin was visiting, they panicked. Their relationship with Su Chen was still undefined, and meeting his mother unprepared made them nervous.
"Don't worry." Su Chen reassured them with a smile. "My mother is kind and approachable."
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As Su Chen stepped out to greet her, he was met with a playful scolding.
"You brat!" Madam Qin crossed her arms, her tone half-joking. "I came to see the Xiao and Summer girls. And yet, you brought them here without even notifying me first! If it weren't for An Ji, I wouldn't have known at all!"
Su Chen scratched his head awkwardly, knowing there was no hiding anything from his sharp-eyed mother.
Madam Qin entered the courtyard, her warm gaze sweeping over the two young women. Her smile was radiant as she greeted them. "Miss Xiao, Miss Summer."
Ruoyu and Qingxue hurriedly stepped forward, their manners impeccable.
"Ruoyu greets Auntie."
"Qingxue greets Auntie."
Their politeness and grace immediately won Madam Qin over. She was impressed by their gentle demeanors and elegant dispositions, and her heart softened further.
"As expected of women my son fancies," she thought, inwardly nodding with approval.
Outwardly, she smiled kindly and said, "Since you're already here, why not stay for a while? Take the time to heal your injuries. What do you think?"
The offer was hard to refuse. Su Manor was the safest place in the Eastern Hua Continent, making it an ideal sanctuary for recovery. Both women glanced at each other briefly before responding in unison, "Thank you, Auntie."
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Satisfied, Madam Qin turned to Su Chen. "What are you standing there for? Go make sure the guest rooms are properly prepared!"
"Yes, yes, I'm on it!" Su Chen sighed, the corners of his mouth twitching. His mother seemed more enthusiastic about hosting the women than he was.
As Su Chen walked off to arrange the rooms, Madam Qin stayed behind, quickly pulling the two women into conversation. The harmonious scene made even An Ji, standing guard outside, smile faintly.
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Later, Su Chen and Madam Qin found themselves alone in his study. With An Ji guarding the door, Su Chen retrieved a peculiar flying sword and a piece of paper from his storage ring, presenting them to his mother.
"Mother, do you recognize these markings or the handwriting?" he asked.
These items had been left at the Su family gates after Ruoyu and Qingxue's incident. Following the paper's instructions had led Su Chen to the outskirts, where he'd encountered the villain Chu Yang and rescued the two women.
Madam Qin inspected the paper closely, her brows furrowing. After a moment, she shook her head. "I'm afraid I can't identify the handwriting," she said.
Su Chen nodded, unsurprised. The writing was plain and nondescript, offering no clues about the mysterious benefactor.
Shifting her attention to the sword, Madam Qin examined it meticulously. The bronze weapon bore intricate, ancient engravings, emitting a faint, otherworldly glow.
"Hmm?"
A trace of realization flickered in Madam Qin's eyes. Her expression turned grave as she held the sword aloft, as though recognizing something significant.
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