The father and son have also found an excuse for her, believing that she was overstimulated, which led to the drastic change in her personality.

That's fine, it saves us trouble.

"Ye County is a county with outstanding people and beautiful scenery, and there are many interesting things to do. I wonder which aspect you prefer, brother?"

Hua Fengyu met those deep, unfathomable eyes, and his hand holding the teacup paused for a moment.

“What you said is right, sister. Ye County is a well-connected and prosperous place, with roads running from north to south. There must be many interesting things there. I rarely come down the mountain, so if I have the chance, I really need to take a good look around.”

Mo Lan listened to Hua Fengyu's explanation and nodded slightly. "It's time to go out and see the world. How can one broaden their horizons if they always stay cooped up in the village?"

In any case, we will have to take over Qinglong Village eventually, so we can't be short-sighted.

Hua Fengyu didn't expect that his casual remark would actually lead to a lecture from the girl. Amused, he turned to look at his father beside him, and the two smiled at each other, neither of them taking it to heart.

The family of three chatted casually for a while, mostly the father and son asking questions and Mo Lan answering, until the tea became weak and the two of them left one after the other.

After Granny Jiang finished tidying up the tea set and left, Hua Bao, who had been holding back for a while, cautiously spoke up.

"Young Miss, why didn't you tell the chieftain what happened in Ye County?"

"say what?"

"It seems there's really nothing to say. By the way, Miss, I didn't see you buy any books when we came back? Why are you..."

Before Hua Bao could finish speaking, Mo Lan interrupted her, "Hua Bao, there are many things you haven't seen, don't be curious about everything."

What's this compared to what's to come? There are many more terrifying things to come. It's exhausting to explain every single time!

"Oh~" Hua Bao pouted, and it took her a while to accept the fact.

After lunch, Mo Lan dozed off for a while before leisurely walking to the front yard.

When he saw Hua Fengyu reading a book under the eaves, he paused, "Big Brother,"

"Lan'er is going out?"

"Let's go for a walk in the back mountain," Mo Lan said, not wanting to disturb his reading, and walked straight out of the courtyard.

Standing on the hillside, looking at the lush green forests in the distance, one can't help but feel relaxed and carefree.

Mo Lan took a deep breath and was about to step inside when she heard a heated argument.

"Are you all stupid? Would Mother ever harm us?"

"I don't care, I'm not leaving the stronghold anyway. If you want to leave, then go ahead."

“I’m not leaving either. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with our Qinglong Village. If you want to be a young lady from a prominent family, go ahead and do it yourself. Don’t drag us into it.”

“You two stubborn mules, what’s wrong with following your mother? The Song family is a prominent clan in Guan County, and your mother has her own dowry. As long as you’re willing to go, it’s better than staying here as bandits, isn’t it?”

"Hmph, we don't want to live that kind of dependent life. So what if we're bandits? We're free and easy. Besides, we don't want to leave our father."

"Brother is right. If you're willing to stay with Mother, we have no objections, but don't even think about making us go with you. I really don't know what Mother was thinking, abandoning her husband and children for the Song family..."

“You two shut up. Your mother has her own reasons. She just doesn’t want her children to be labeled as bandits for the rest of their lives, always having to be inferior to others. If you come with your mother, you will be legitimate young masters from a noble family. Then everyone will treat you with utmost respect.”

Xiong Yanyan glared angrily at her two stubborn brothers. Her mother was right; they were just like their father, both single-minded.