Chapter 636: How could she become someone's concubine?

Having bid farewell to a few of his subordinates in a state of absentminded distress, he returned to the courtyard.

Accompanied by her parents and wielding Jinchai, Lady Qian hadn't even eaten dinner; they were all eagerly waiting for Wang Yongan, lamp still lit.

Upon seeing him return, they all gathered around, "Official, how did it go? Did you find her? Is she at the inn?"

Under the lamplight, Wang Yongan saw Jinchai standing behind Lady Qian. In the dim light, Jinchai, who had always been pampered, benefitted from all the best things Lady Qian could provide. Now, at barely a teenager, she already possessed some of a young lady's grace.

Wang Yongan couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart.

He didn't show it on his face, simply waved his hand and went inside.

Lady Qian and the others exchanged glances, not daring to make a sound.

Lady Qian's mother hurried to the kitchen to whip up something simple, and everyone ate haphazardly.