Feng Wan'er said, "But among the people in this mansion, apart from my maternal grandmother who truly cherishes me, who truly welcomes me back?"

Lin Mama said, "Miss, don't think too much. Let's take care of our health first. Once you've recovered, I'll accompany you wherever you want to go."

After listening to Lin Mama's words, Feng Wan'er remained silent for a long time. Finally, she sighed softly and said, "Even if I want to leave, where can I go?"

Looking at Feng Wan'er's slender and frail back, Lin Mama felt extremely sorry for her. She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve and followed Feng Wan'er into the room.

Xu Zhi and Zheng Yuanyuan sat in the carriage. Only after the carriage left the Shen family's courtyard did Xu Zhi lift the curtain on the carriage window to look outside, and then she asked Zheng Yuanyuan in a low voice, "How are you feeling today?"

Zheng Yuanyuan pouted and said, "These girls are too pretentious."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhi laughed and said, "How do you know she's being coy?"

Zheng Yuanyuan said, "I'm not stupid. Miss Qin, Miss Sun, and the seventh daughter of the Shen family may seem to be very close on the surface, but they all have their own little schemes. For their own benefit, betraying their friends is a simple matter."

Hearing Zheng Yuanyuan's words, Xu Zhi sighed and said, "I'm relieved that you can understand these things. I was just afraid that you would be raised to be ignorant of the world, silly and sweet, and that you would be sold out and still help the seller count the money."

Zheng Yuanyuan laughed and said, "Sister-in-law, even if I'm clueless about the ways of the world, I still have a brain, okay? How could I not understand something so simple?"

Xu Zhi said, "Yuanyuan, your brother and I are your closest relatives. We don't want to spoil you too much. You will have to live your own life in the future. I'm telling you these things now not because I look down on you, but because many of these principles were taught to me little by little by the elders in the family. You and your brother lost your mother when you were young. Now that I am your sister-in-law, it is natural for me to take on some responsibilities."

Zheng Yuanyuan listened attentively to Xu Zhi's explanation. Xu Zhi was relieved to see that Zheng Yuanyuan was not impatient. She smiled and said, "Many of the things I know were taught to me by my parents and brothers. I only hope that I can teach you many principles in the future. Once you understand them, you will avoid many detours in the future."

The two sisters-in-law walked and talked all the way. When they arrived home, the gatekeeper came over to help open the side door and told Xu Zhi and Zheng Yuanyuan that Zheng Boyuan had returned at lunchtime.

Hearing that Zheng Boyuan had returned, Xu Zhi felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted from her heart, and she felt much lighter. Looking at Zheng Boyuan, her face was flushed with joy as he took Xu Zhi's hand and said happily, "Sister-in-law, brother is back."

Xu Zhi smiled and said, "Yes, your brother is back."

The two of them ignored the servants following behind them and walked hand in hand towards the backyard. Before they even reached Xu Zhi's courtyard, they saw Zheng Boyuan coming out through the moon gate in the backyard.

Xu Zhi stood at the door, looking at Zheng Boyuan who was smiling at her not far away. He was much darker and thinner, but he looked very energetic.

Zheng Yuanyuan rushed over, and with tears welling up in her eyes, called out "Brother!" before bursting into sobs.

Xu Zhi felt her eyes were a little sore, but she still walked over, nodded to Zheng Boyuan, and said gently, "You're back."

Zheng Boyuan nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, I'm back."

Following behind, Granny Lu said with a smile, "It's a joyous occasion that the young master is back. Hurry up and have the kitchen prepare some good dishes so we can celebrate properly."

Granny Wang chimed in, "Yes, yes, young master, you've worked hard."

Zheng Boyuan looked tenderly at Xu Zhi standing in front of him and said with a smile, "It's not hard work. You guys have had a hard time getting here."

Granny Lu smiled and said, "We're all family, no need to be so polite, young master, let's sit down and talk slowly."

Zheng Yuanyuan said, "Yes, brother, they said you went out to sea. I even asked Xia to go to the beach with me. They all said you haven't come back since you left. By the way, Xia is Ming's sister. My sister-in-law asked her to come with me. I've been to quite a few places with Xia."

Seeing his younger sister so lively, Zheng Boyuan felt a little relieved. He was worried that his sister, who had come all the way from the north to his hometown, might not be able to adapt to the climate and life here. Girls are always a little more delicate.

Xu Zhi smiled and said, "Yes, let's go to the living room in the front and sit down to listen to my husband tell me slowly."

Granny Wang had already arranged for someone to prepare tea and fruit in the front living room. After Zheng Boyuan returned and washed up, he had a simple lunch and then strolled around the courtyard. After buying the courtyard, Zheng Boyuan handed it over to A-Ming and asked A-Ming to help find someone to renovate it. Now, seeing the newly renovated courtyard, filled with a strong sense of life, Zheng Boyuan felt that his heart had suddenly found a place to rest.