Song Rui is back?

"Where is he? Did he come back by himself?"

“He is now living with Aunt Xiu’e, and Song Sanya came back with him.”

Found it?

"Why don't you go and check on them? They've been back for a while now, and Sanya's condition isn't very good."

It's normal that it's not good; it's no wonder people come from places like brothels.

"Shall I take you to see it?"

"No need, I know the way. You go ahead with your work. If His Highness looks for me, just tell him I'm going home."

"good."

Song Ning changed into ordinary clothes before leaving Xiangyun Tower.

Observing and moving forward along the way, things have really gotten better and better in a year. I couldn't help but smile. All my previous efforts had not been in vain.

Now Song Xiue's family lives in their original house, while the house next door is used specifically for making braised food.

The courtyard gate was open, and voices could be heard inside. Song Ning stepped forward and gently knocked on the gate: "Aunt, I'm back!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the courtyard fell silent. Song Xiu'e was washing clothes, with Xiao Mei and Xiao Tao helping her, and Song Rui helping to fetch water. There were also a few other women in the courtyard, who were probably visiting.

Song Xiu'e was stunned, her hands stopped moving, and she looked over in disbelief.

"Er...Er Ya?"

"It's me." Song Ning strode in, and Song Xiu'e rushed over and hugged her without even wiping her hands.

"Er Ya! Er Ya is back! It really is Er Ya back."

Xiao Tao and Xiao Mei also ran to her side, jumping and hopping around her.

"My cousin is back! My cousin is back!"

Judging by the extent to which the county erected a statue in her honor, if these people knew she had returned, they would devour her.

"Xiaomei, Xiaotao, shh."

Song Xiu'e quickly silenced her two daughters and took Song Ning's hand to lead her into the house.

"You guys go back first today, we'll talk again next time."

Several women who were visiting recognized Song Ning and didn't realize who she was at first. By the time they did, she had already entered the house.

Song Rui followed her into the house and happily served Song Ning tea and water: "Why didn't you tell us you were coming back? We could have come to pick you up."

"I came back with someone else, so you don't need to pick me up."

Song Xiu'e was so happy she didn't know what to do: "Your uncle isn't here right now, Xiaomei, go and call your father back. Er Ya and Rui'er sit for a while, I'll go cook now."

With that, he went out with a smile.

Song Ning looked at Song Rui and asked, "I heard that Sanya has been found?"

"Um."

Where are they?

Song Rui glanced at the room to the east and said in a muffled voice, "He's inside. He rarely comes out since he came back."

"If you want to see her, I'll go and get her."

"No need, there's nothing to see."

Song Rui also knew that Song Ning and Song Sanya had a mediocre relationship before, and the two could even be described as having a bad relationship.

There's really nothing visible.

Although Song Ning sympathized with her plight, she remembered very clearly the time when Song Sanya had falsely accused her of stealing.

“I came back this time for other things, just to come home and visit. I won’t stay at home. Tell her she doesn’t need to hide from me.”

"Not living at home? Then where do you live?"

"As you've probably heard, the imperial court is going to negotiate trade with Northern Liang soon. I came with the Third Prince to be in charge of these negotiations. Cousin, would you be interested in helping out?"

"ah?"

Song Rui panicked and quickly waved his hands, "No, no, that's a major event for the court, and His Highness the Prince is also involved, I... I can't do it."

If even a prince is involved, then it must be the most important matter for the court. He is just an insignificant ordinary citizen, and he dares not even think about such a thing.

"Cousin, you've done a great job before. You need to believe in yourself. Only by building a career can you give Sanya a good life in the future."

Sure enough, bringing up Song Sanya made Song Rui waver.

"But..." That was a prince; he had never seen such a noble person in his entire life.

“I have already spoken with His Highness, and my cousin will be going with us.”

Song Rui lowered his head and remained silent, knowing that Song Ning was planning for his future.

If you do something for His Highness, it will be like rising to the top in one step and becoming one of the prince's people.

If things aren't handled well... it's a business that could cost you your head.

But if done well, it's a height that most people can never reach in their entire lives.

Clenching his fists tightly, he gritted his teeth and looked at Song Ning: "Okay, I will do my best."

Song Ning laughed: "Then it's settled. I'll take you to see His Highness tomorrow."

"good."

The matter had just been discussed when a commotion broke out outside.

"Er Ya! Er Ya is back? Where is Er Ya?" It was Aunt Zhao's loud voice.

As they came out of the house, Aunt Zhao led the way and entered the courtyard. Upon seeing Song Ning, she immediately rushed over and was about to cry.

"Er Ya, you're finally back! I've missed you so much!" Aunt Zhao hugged Song Ning tightly and wouldn't let go.

Sun, the Jiang family, as well as the neighbors and those who used to work for her, all came.

"Er Ya, how have you been in the capital this past year?"

"Er Ya has finally gotten married and grown into a young woman."

"Er Ya, we all miss you."

......

The enthusiasm was overwhelming for Song Ning. Apart from the Jiang family and Aunt Zhao, as well as those who had been with her before, she was unfamiliar with the rest, and she became somewhat reserved.

"Don't worry, I'm doing fine. Are you all doing well too?"

"We're all doing well, and that's all thanks to you. People outside are envious of us."

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