Kapitel 654: Chapter 641: Third Uncle

While she was daydreaming, Zhuang Qingning seemed to hear Xiangqiao moving about.

Zhuang Qingning guessed that Xiangqiao was probably tidying things up in the bridal chamber, trimming the wicks, and making the pair of dragon-and-phoenix candles burn brighter. She didn't think much of it.

But then the footsteps looped around in the distance and seemed to head towards her, stopping beside her.

"Xiangqiao?" Zhuang Qingning called out.

But there was no response.

Zhuang Qingning instinctively reached out.

However, just as her hand gave way from her sleeve, it was immediately caught by a broad and sturdy hand, which began to gently caress it.

Subsequently, her hand was released. The veil in front of her was lifted, and through the bright candlelight, Zhuang Qingning saw Chu Jinnian's face filled with smiles.

Seeing it was Chu Jinnian, Zhuang Qingning let out a sigh of relief. Seeing they were alone in the room, she looked around in curiosity. "Why are you alone?"