The Eldest Sister Has Space Chapter 3759: Fanwai Song Yan returns to China

Chi Chi’s intuition proved accurate, though it didn't even take two years. Within a mere two days, people were already making discreet inquiries to see if he was currently engaged.

Fortunately, only Gu Dajiang and Gu Yunshu were residing in the capital from the Gu family at that moment, allowing them to sidestep these persistent advances.

Nevertheless, the sheer fervor of the capital's citizens was impossible to ignore.

Even the Fifth Prince eventually approached him regarding his marriage prospects. It was then that Chi Chi realized his bachelorhood might be in grave danger if he didn't act soon.

Following Song Yan's example, he publicly declared the age at which he intended to marry. However, his situation differed from Song Yan, who was the Prince of the Li Kingdom.

Because Chi Chi was still quite young, most people didn't take his "twenty-year-old marriage" vow seriously. They would listen, nod, and then return the very next day to try and pitch their daughters or sisters to him again.

Chi Chi could only think, "..."

He had originally imagined that coming to the capital would mean freedom—like a bird soaring in a vast sky.

Instead, he felt as though he had walked straight into a den of hungry wolves.

Two months later, when the envoys from the State of Li were prepared to depart from Dajin, Chi Chi resolutely packed two carriages full of gifts and decided to return to Xuanhe Mansion with them.

Gu Dajiang was the one assigned to escort the Li Kingdom's delegation back. This arrangement was convenient, as he could pick up his wife on the return trip.

Chi Chi's journey with the group ended once they reached Xuanhe Mansion; he did not continue on to the border between the two nations.

Since a farewell was inevitable, it was better to keep it brief and meaningful.

The two brothers stood outside the city gates to say their goodbyes. Song Yan handed over a special token, saying, "Keep this safe. If you ever find yourself in the Li Kingdom, show this token. No one will dare to treat you poorly."

Chi Chi reciprocated by giving him a collection of various bottles and jars. "You need to look after yourself too. Don't go getting poisoned like you did last time and keep it a secret from me."

"It won't happen again," Song Yan promised.

There was no need for further words, as they had already shared everything in their hearts over the past few days. With a mutual smile and a final look, the two brothers went their separate ways.

Nearby, Gu Yundong and Shao Qingyuan gave Song Yan a few final words of caution before waving him off, wishing him well on his journey.

The family of four remained where they were, watching as Song Yan’s carriage slowly disappeared into the distance.

The Medical Technology Discussion Conference had finally concluded. The attendees had dispersed, and those who traveled from afar were now returning to their homes.

Coco and Ayue were both over three months pregnant, and their conditions had stabilized. Once Gu Dajiang finished escorting Song Yan to the border and returned, he planned to bring Yangliu and Ayue back to the capital.

Gu Dajiang had hoped to take Coco with them as well. However, they realized that if Coco left, she and Qi Ting would be separated for a year or two. Long-distance relationships between couples often invited unnecessary complications.

Ultimately, Coco chose to travel in the opposite direction toward Lingzhou House, accompanying Baihang, Shaoyin, Baiyang, and the rest of their party.

The once-bustling Xuanhe Mansion suddenly felt quiet and empty again.

After being occupied for several months, Gu Yundong and Shao Qingyuan finally had some peace. With the guests gone and their children settled, the couple began packing their things, planning to set off on a trip of their own in a few days.

Consequently, the heavy responsibility of managing the massive Yonganhou Mansion fell squarely on Chi Chi’s shoulders.

Chi Chi felt like coughing up blood from the stress. He looked at Wan Wan—who had also been abandoned by their unscrupulous parents—with a sense of shared misery. "Wan Wan, it looks like it's just us. You'll have to suffer through some plain meals with your brother from now on."

"Brother, don't worry about me. I can handle myself," Wan Wan replied with a look of pure sincerity. "I can just go to Xinming Pavilion for my meals." She then grabbed Bai Yong, who was still staying in Xuanhe Mansion, and made a quick exit.

Chi Chi stood there, stunned. "..." So she was leaving him behind to eat "plain meals" alone? What happened to sibling affection?

He looked up at the sky and let out a long, melancholic sigh.

Meanwhile, Gu Yundong and Shao Qingyuan had already traveled a significant distance. Upon reaching the next town, they happened to cross paths with Qian Datou and his men, who had previously escorted Gu Ruyi's group to Xuanhe Mansion.

Qian Datou was surprised to see them. He explained his plans, saying, "I learned so much from the medical conference a few months ago, especially about the dangers of cousin marriages. I know of a village where the residents only marry within the same clan and surname. Their population has plummeted because of it, and they are convinced the village is cursed. They helped me once in the past, so I want to go back and explain the truth to them. I don't want to see the whole village vanish because of a misunderstanding."

Gu Yundong and Shao Qingyuan glanced at each other and smiled. "Why don't we come with you?"

A major goal of their current travels was to spread exactly this kind of medical knowledge.

Qian Datou was delighted by the offer. Together, the group set off, heading toward the remote villages that were still living in the shadow of fear and superstition.