After breakfast, it's about time.

Jiang Yue helped Madam Lu pack her things. Jiang's father, Shen Min, and Grandma Jiang, who knew they were leaving today, also came.

"Father-in-laws, you are too kind."

Seeing the Jiang family come to see them off, Mr. Lu smiled and chatted with Mr. Jiang on the side.

Grandma Jiang held Madam Lu's hand, her face full of reluctance.

“Why are you leaving so soon? We really can’t bear to part with you. I told Xiaomin that Yueyue will take us to Kyoto to see you in a while.”

“Then it’s settled, you must come to Kyoto to see me.” Madam Lu really liked Shen Min and Madam Jiang. She felt especially comfortable when she was with Shen Min and Old Madam Jiang.

It felt like being with family, so I was very relaxed.

As we left the hotel, Uncle Yu and his family arrived.

Political Commissar Yu went back to his unit today and couldn't come. Instead, his uncle, great-uncle, and great-aunt came.

Uncle Yu walked over and patted Lu's father on the shoulder. "Old Lu, I haven't had a chance to properly thank you for what you did last time. I was planning to treat you to drinks these next couple of days, but I didn't expect you to be leaving so soon."

Next time, the next time I go to Kyoto, I'll definitely treat you to drinks.

"Forget about the alcohol." Mr. Lu waved his hand and whispered in his uncle's ear, "You know my family is strict and doesn't allow me to drink."

Next time you come to Kyoto, I'll treat you to tea. I have two tins of fine tea that I've been saving; I'll give you one then.

Uncle Yu: "..." This person is really something...

When he met Lu Yuanting, he heard from others that he was henpecked. Despite his ability to stir up trouble outside, he was just a paper tiger at home, terrified of his wife.

Uncle Yu didn't believe it at first, but later he went to the Lu family to see Lu's father a few times. When he saw how Lu's father acted in front of Lu's wife, he was almost blinded.

This guy is even better at putting on an act in front of his wife than his older brother.

Today, Yu's eldest uncle and aunt are also returning to Kyoto. They happen to be in the same car as Lu's father and his family, as they have arranged to go back to Kyoto together.

The group arrived at the train station, and it was almost time.

As they were about to get into the car, Madam Lu reluctantly held Jiang Yue and Lu Jingnian's hands, saying, "Jingnian, you must take good care of Yueyue and yourself. If anything happens, call me and your father. Don't bear it all alone."

Remember, you are a child of the Lu family. We don't cause trouble, but don't be afraid if something happens. If you can't handle it, leave it to your dad. If your dad can't handle it, there's your grandpa. And your maternal grandpa, you don't need to be afraid of anyone.

"Mom, I understand."

Lu Jingnian nodded seriously.

Madam Lu touched his face tenderly, "If possible, take Yueyue home for the New Year. Your grandfather and the others already know you're back and really want to see you."

Even knowing he couldn't come back for the New Year, Lu Jingnian still earnestly agreed to put Madam Lu's mind at ease, "Don't worry, as long as I have time, I will definitely bring Yueyue back."

Madam Lu then looked at Jiang Yue, "Yueyue, you said before that you would definitely come back to Kyoto to see me after a while, you can't go back on your word."

I'll wait for you in Kyoto. Once we get back, I'll prepare a room for you. You can stay at my place when you arrive in Kyoto.

"Okay, I'll follow Mom's arrangements."

Jiang Yue did not refuse Madam Lu's kindness, but she also had her own thoughts. The Lu family was much safer than the outside world, and she was pregnant, so safety was the most important thing.

She won't encounter any dangers in doing business, but there's a mysterious person out there who's always wanted her destiny.

Although that person seemed to have disappeared since she injured him in her dream last time, Jiang Yue knew that he would definitely not let it go.

Therefore, even if something happens while she lives in the Lu family, the Lu family members can find someone to help her immediately.

After seeing off Mr. and Mrs. Lu, as well as Uncle Yu and Aunt Yu, Jiang Yue and the others went back.

"Lu Jingnian, we happen to have some time today, why don't we go to the family compound?"

Sitting in the car, Jiang Yue suddenly said to Lu Jingnian.

"good."

After driving back to the Jiang family home, Lu Jingnian went upstairs to get some things, greeted the Jiang family, and then accompanied Jiang Yue to the family compound.

Jiang Yue hasn't been back to the family compound for a long time.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Lu Jingnian will likely not return here after he goes on his mission.

Upon arriving at the family compound, Jiang Yue and Lu Jingnian took their belongings and went home first.

Afterwards, Jiang Yue took out the gifts she had brought and gave them to the wives of the military neighbors.

Jiang Yue also specially brought Yuan Yuan chocolates and teddy bear cookies with fillings. She made the cookies herself and bought the chocolates.

Yuanyuan is already in kindergarten and isn't home right now. Only Yuanyuan's grandma is home. When she saw Jiang Yue, Yuanyuan's grandma was very surprised and happy. "Yueyue, you haven't been home to the family compound for so long. Yuanyuan and I have missed you."

"Auntie, I've been busy with business lately, so I haven't had time to come back. This is a gift I brought for you and Yuanyuan."

Thank you for taking care of my vegetable garden these past few days.

When Yao Hua came to take care of Political Commissar Yu last time, she told Jiang Yue when she got home that Grandma Yuanyuan was taking good care of the vegetable garden in the family compound.

"You're too kind, kid. What's a little work in the vegetable garden? I've been farming all my life, it's just a piece of cake for me."

Jiang Yue brought so many things that Grandma Yuanyuan felt a little embarrassed to accept them.

For her, helping Jiang Yue take care of the vegetable garden was just a matter of course.

Moreover, since Jiang Yue wasn't home, she would pick and eat the vegetables from her garden when they were ripe. Since she started helping Jiang Yue take care of the garden, her family hadn't spent any money on vegetables.

"Auntie, you must accept these things. I'm going to Kyoto in a while and won't be able to come back from here for a while. I'll have to trouble you to harvest the vegetables from the garden."

These vegetables would be a waste if they weren't harvested and just rotted in the ground.

"Don't worry about the vegetable garden, I'll take good care of it for you."

Grandma Yuanyuan accepted the things Jiang Yue brought after hearing what Jiang Yue said.

After exchanging a few more words with Grandma Yuanyuan, Jiang Yue went back first.

The house was cleaned up when Yao Hua came last time, so Jiang Yue doesn't need to tidy up anymore.

At noon, she and Lu Jingnian went to the vegetable garden, picked some vegetables, and cooked a simple lunch.

After lunch, Jiang Yue asked Lu Jingnian to take her for a walk at the foot of the mountain. The two held hands and looked at the withered yellow leaves on the ground. Jiang Yue smiled and said, "Lu Jingnian, it seems like we've never had such a leisurely and peaceful time since we got married."

This peaceful and tranquil life was what Jiang Yue had always wanted.

But they were too busy. Since she and Lu Jingnian got together, they had never had such a quiet and leisurely time together as they did today.