Xu Rao called a meeting with the whole family to discuss what Xu Zhi would do next.

The meeting was held in Xu Rao's study in the front yard. Xu Rao presided over the meeting, and the attendees included the six members of the Xu family and Granny Lu.

Xu Bai was very happy to be able to attend the family meeting and spoke very actively.

After Xu Rao brought up the topic of this family meeting, before anyone else could say anything, Xu Bai said, "Dad, I'm going to the capital with my sister. If the Zheng family doesn't put my sister's name in their family tree, see how I deal with them."

Upon hearing this, Xu Di glanced sideways at Xu Bai, who shrank back and remained silent.

Seeing Xu Bai and Xu Di's interaction, Li Yuexi looked at Xu Di with amusement and said to Xu Bai, "Brother Bai, these are some sunflower seeds that the kitchen roasted today. They're spiced. Try them and see if they're good."

Li Yuexi gave Xu Bai a way out, and Xu Bai naturally took the opportunity to thank his sister-in-law and then started peeling and eating melon seeds.

Xu Rao cleared his throat and said, "I have already spoken to Di Ge'er about this matter. My idea is to have the Marquis go to the Zheng family."

After thinking for a moment, Granny Lu said, "The Marquis can only discuss this matter with the Marquis of Pingxi in the outer courtyard, but what about the inner courtyard? We can't let the Old Madam go there again, can we? I'll accompany our Ninth Miss back there."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhi quickly said, "Grandma, the journey is long and you are getting old. You can't keep traveling like this."

Granny Lu smiled and waved her hand, saying, "The older you get, the more you need to move around. Although the son-in-law has been adopted, the affairs of the Zheng family still need to be arranged by Marquis Pingxi and his stepmother. The most important thing for Ninth Miss now is to go to Yuezhou. It would be really inappropriate not to stop by the capital. You can't get married and not even pay your respects at the ancestral hall, can you?"

Zhang Zhaoci said, "The Marquis of Pingxi was originally unwilling to arrange this marriage. Do you think Xiao Jiu will give him a good look if he goes there?"

Xu Di said, "We're not going to live with him anyway. We only stayed because we can't even write two 'Zheng' characters together. Why should we have to put up with his attitude?"

Xu Rao waved his hand and said, "Xiao Jiu, when you go to the Pingxi Marquis's residence, it's very important to know what kind of attitude you should adopt. You can't be afraid of the Pingxi Marquis, but you can't be too respectful to him either. The Pingxi Marquis is the most timid and cowardly person. You must have heard people in the capital talk about his stepmother. They are not your proper parents-in-law now. You should show respect to your elders, but don't get too entangled with them."

Xu Zhi nodded and said, "Father, I understand."

Xu Rao said, "Now that you understand, once Miss Zheng has recovered, you should hurry on your journey. I will arrange for people to escort you along the way. These people will escort you all the way to Yuezhou. Some of them will be following you the whole time. Take advantage of these few days in Hexi to get to know them properly."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhi knew that her family had prepared help for her, and she was naturally very happy. However, she also felt a little embarrassed that her family still had to work so hard for her even though she was already married.

Zhang Zhaoci said, "I also need to replace your maids."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhi asked, "Mother, how should we change it?"

Zhang Zhaoci said, "Of your four white ones, keep only Bai Guo and Bai Ying. I'll give you Bai Zhu. Bai Zhu has been studying medicine with me. Although she can't be said to have mastered it, she is skilled in medicine and is a talented doctor. When you go to Lingnan, you will be exposed to the elements and your meals and rest will be irregular. You will inevitably feel unwell at times. With Bai Zhu by your side, you can always help to deal with any unexpected situations."

Xu Zhi nodded quickly, and Xu Rao said, "Your great-grandmother's estate has sent over an aunt and two older sisters. They will arrive in the next couple of days and will accompany you to Yuezhou."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhi stood up and bowed deeply to Xu Rao and Zhang Zhaoci, saying, "Father, Mother, your daughter is unfilial. I cannot share any of your burdens, and you still have to work so hard for me."

Zhang Zhaoci quickly stood up and helped Xu Zhi up, saying, "We are your parents, and it is only right that we worry about you. You are going to Yuezhou, a long way away, and we always try to make full preparations for you. Good child, you will have to walk your own path from now on."

With tears in her eyes, Xu Zhi said, "Mother, don't worry, I will always be able to walk the path I have chosen well."

The meeting went very well, but Xu Bai wasn't very happy. Although he was asked to attend, he only observed the whole process and didn't offer any opinions, which made him feel a little disappointed.

Li Yuexi walked behind Xu Bai with Xu Di, looking at the somewhat dejected figure in front of her, and whispered to Xu Di, "Seventh Brother is sad."

Xu Di chuckled and said, "That's just how he is. He'll be fine on his own in a bit. Don't worry about him."

Li Yuexi said, "I heard that you shouldn't criticize a child like that."

Xu Di said, "He's not a child, it's okay. Don't worry about him all the time. Let's go back and think about what we should prepare for Xiao Jiu to take with him on the way."

Li Yuexi said, "It's not very hot yet, so we can just make more food and bring it with us."

Xu Di said, "We're going straight back to Tai'an. Go and get some local specialties for Xiao Jiu to take back to Grandma and Grandpa."

Li Yuexi agreed. After the two returned to their room, Li Yuexi took out her pen and ink and began to plan what to prepare. Her father-in-law said that Xu Zhi would be going to the capital in two days, so she needed to prepare everything by tomorrow.

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