Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes-Chapter 208 - 207: Han, Now You’re Too Good for Her
On the return journey, there was not as much fuss as before.
Things like traveling etiquette were relaxed a lot.
The carriage flew directly towards the Great Wei border.
From the south to the Capital City, it was yet another long journey.
The accompanying friends were all studying in the Capital and coincidentally their hometowns were not far off, so they got off the carriage midway.
Shen Han also chose to get off midway and headed towards Anyang City.
Although he often communicated with Madam Yun and Cailing via the Sound Transmission Magical Artifact, it had been a long time since they met in person.
Having not visited for a while, looking at Anyang City ahead, quite a few changes had occurred.
Shen Han looked around; the entire Anyang seemed a bit newer, and many new inns had been built.
The buildings of the inns appeared quite exquisite, with each one seeming more luxurious than the last.
Shen Han guessed it might be because the Yun Family’s Pills were becoming increasingly popular.
The city’s tax revenue should have improved as well.
Moreover, more and more visitors were coming to the Yun Family, which even spurred other related businesses in Anyang City.
Walking forward, the road leading to the Yun Mansion was especially well-maintained, without a single pothole.
Although it was just past noon, the mansion’s gate was already closed.
Shen Han gently knocked on the door, and shortly after, the gate opened.
"Apologies dear guest, the Yun Mansion has already entertained a batch of guests today. If you have business, please return tomorrow."
The servant in front seemed to know this line by heart.
He blurted out this sentence as he opened his mouth.
As he was about to close the gate, he lifted his eyes and saw Shen Han.
"Young Master Han! Why didn’t you remind me... I almost locked you out..."
The servant’s face showed a bit of embarrassment, realizing his silly mistake.
"It’s alright, it seems like there are many visitors at the mansion, that line must be calloused in your mouth by now."
Shen Han changed the topic, not wanting to embarrass him.
Hearing this, the servant nodded in agreement.
"Thinking back to the beginning of the year when our Yun Family first opened the mansion, everyone was so haughty, they didn’t even want to pass by our Yun Mansion.
It’s only been a short while, and now who knows how many people come to visit every day.
Even the Patriarch and Young Master are a bit tired of all the receptions.
Perhaps starting next month, the Patriarch will decide to receive guests only every other day."
Shen Han nodded, understanding this as well.
To prevent key techniques from spreading, the core of which was held only by the few core members of the Yun Family.
The High-Grade Pills were only made by the Patriarch and Young Master.
The number of Pills that the entire Yun Family could produce was also nearing its limit.
With more forces wanting to collaborate, the Yun Family couldn’t produce that many Pills.
Slowing down the addition of new collaborators was naturally normal.
Letting the servant carry on with his tasks, Shen Han proceeded straight to Madam Yun’s courtyard.
At the entrance of the courtyard, it was almost summer, and the lotus flowers in the pond had begun to sprout some buds.
When the flowers bloom, they should look beautiful.
Madam Yun sat by the pond, holding needle and thread, sewing.
"Madam, we are now in the Yun Family, unlike the past at the Shen Mansion where we had to get the Old Dowager’s consent to buy things.
If you want new clothes, you can just buy them directly from the cloth workshop in the city.
Why tire yourself out like this..."
Cailing gently advised, but it seemed ineffective as Madam Yun continued to sew without pause.
"Not doing anything makes me feel too idle.
Moreover, clothes bought from the workshop don’t fit as well as the ones I make myself.
When Han returns, he can have some new outfits to wear.
You know Han’s nature, if you don’t mention changing clothes to him, he’ll just alternate between two sets.
Even though he’s quite a handsome young man, he tends to look a bit shabby."
Just as Shen Han reached the doorway, he overheard these mutterings about himself.
A wry smile appeared on his face.
"Madam Yun, look at me, do I look shabby..."
As Shen Han spoke, he walked into the courtyard.
Seeing Shen Han appear before their eyes, both Madam Yun and Cailing were momentarily stunned and even rubbed their eyes.
Upon confirming it was indeed Shen Han, they hastily put down their work and came forward to greet him.
"Was the trip to Yexuan Country smooth? Were you able to adjust living there?
I heard their food is hard to stomach..."
Before setting off, Shen Han had mentioned this matter to Madam Yun.
Seeing him, she immediately started inquiring about Yexuan Country.
Shen Han nodded, and retrieved some snacks he had brought back from his Storage Ring.
"The journey went smoothly, and Yexuan Country is somewhat weaker overall, not much of an obstacle.
As for the local food, Madam Yun and Cailing, you should give it a try~"
Seeing the snacks that Shen Han brought back, Cailing eagerly reached out to grab them, but was lightly slapped by Madam Yun.
"You child, go fetch a pair of chopsticks~"
Pouting, Cailing cheerfully ran off to get them.
The three of them sat in the courtyard, with Madam Yun promptly ordering some snacks and desserts from the kitchen.
She feared Shen Han might be hungry.
Shen Han didn’t refuse, tasting the Yun Mansion’s desserts, which were indeed much more delicious than those from Yexuan Country.
As he ate, Shen Han recounted his experiences over this period.
He talked about the customs and local conditions of Yexuan Country in detail to the two women.
The two listened with interest.
Especially when Shen Han mentioned that people in Yexuan Country dress so revealingly, you could see everything at a glance...
Madam Yun and Cailing couldn’t help frowning, slightly disdainful yet curious about how it appeared...
Perhaps it was a truly wanton scene...
The afternoon passed with the three of them chatting leisurely.
After sharing his experiences in Yexuan Country, Shen Han also asked Madam Yun and Cailing about themselves.
Life in the Yun Mansion was truly more leisurely, unlike the trouble-laden days at the Shen Mansion.
Because of their ample free time, both Madam Yun and Cailing tried to learn some Medicine-Refining Techniques.
But recently, the Yun Mansion needed to produce too many Pills.
There wasn’t enough staff to spare for teaching the two of them the basics.
That’s why when Shen Han arrived, he found Madam Yun sewing clothes, both of them had plenty of free time.
Around 5:00 PM, Madam Yun and Cailing personally went to the kitchen, while Shen Han assisted by their side.
The Yun Family was incredibly busy, and since the three hadn’t finished their conversations, they hadn’t informed the Yun Family Patriarch of Shen Han’s arrival.
They made some small dishes and dined together in the courtyard.
Back in the Shen Mansion, these were considered the most delicious dishes in Shen Han’s eyes.
Only when Madam Yun had the chance, when the Old Dowager was out or there was some happy occasion, would she dare to send some to Shen Han.
Gathered together, Madam Yun felt a bit nostalgic.
"Back in the Shen Mansion, those shortsighted individuals always looked down on Han.
I wonder what their expressions would be if they knew of your current status, Han~
Especially that high-and-mighty Su Jinyu, who kept pushing for the marriage proposal to be called off.
Now, it’s you, Han, who should find her unworthy~"
