Zhang Zhaoci laughed and scolded, "You're getting more and more outrageous. What kind of nonsense are you spouting? Your sister is only a few years old, and you're already thinking about her future husband's family. Our little Jiu should stay with her parents for a few more years. I can't bear to see my good daughter marry into another family."

For some reason, Xu Zhi's conversation turned to her marriage. She seemed quite enthusiastic about talking to her parents and brother, especially her mother, who went on to comment on all sorts of mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships. The main point was that it was safest for her daughter to stay by her side. As for finding a husband, that could be postponed if possible, or if not, she could find someone easy to control. As long as he was good to her daughter, what did it matter? Even if he couldn't earn money, she still had her. If her daughter had money, wouldn't she be able to live a good life?

The family of four talked until the moon was high in the sky. When they realized it was getting late, there were still maids waiting outside. They served in the Third Master's courtyard. After dinner, they would just help boil some hot water for the family to wash up. That was all. The Third Master and Third Madam were not the kind of people who liked to be waited on. So, although the people in the Third Master's courtyard did not have a very high status in the mansion, they were extremely comfortable and safe at work.

Zhang Zhaoci washed Xu Zhi's face and feet, and even applied some fragrant oil to her face before putting her in bed.

At night, Xu Di went to sleep in the east wing, while Xu Zhi slept in the main bedroom with her parents. When Xu Zhi was little, she slept in the bed in the main bedroom with her mother, while Xu Rao slept on the couch in the west study. The family continued to rest like this until Xu Zhi was four years old.

Xu Rao went to the study to tidy up the bed, and then came over to look at Xu Zhi, who was already sleeping in bed.

The little girl, as small as a snowball, lay tenderly in the quilt. Because of her sleepiness, her eyes opened and closed, and she looked very tired and sleepy. But for some reason, she didn't fall asleep and just stared at her mother who was still busy.

After Zhang Zhaoci finished washing up, she quickly came over and hugged Xu Zhi. Xu Zhi hugged her mother's arm, closed her eyes, and began to snore softly.