Ma'erjia and Jingrou's maternal uncle, Yatu, had a very good relationship. Although Yatu now appears somewhat refined, he was said to have been extremely rebellious in his youth, staying at the border and not returning, single-mindedly focused on achieving military merit. Because of this, he remained unmarried until he was twenty-five or twenty-six years old.

It is said that when he left the capital for the border, he was covered in injuries. All of that was from his rivalry with Prince An.

In ancient times, a man who was not married by the age of 25 or 26 was considered an old bachelor.

She only returned from the border after her mother, Jingrou's own younger sister, passed away. She had matured a lot since then and got married within a few years, which led to her marriage to Ma'erjia.

Now, Yatu has toned down his sharp edges and is thriving in the court.

"You're so naughty, don't let Zhuzhu laugh at you here..." Hesheli smiled, her face crinkling with wrinkles. Even in her old age, her smile did not diminish her beauty in the slightest; on the contrary, it added to her charm. What etched marks on her face were not just wrinkles, but also the beautiful and splendid years that had passed. More importantly, it was the accumulated wisdom that made her an absolute beauty even in her later years.

In her youth, her beauty was renowned throughout the capital, and with her brother's power, she became the object of many men's marriage proposals.

However, despite the great attention, this flower still ended up in Prince An's mansion.

The moment Jingrou entered the room, the Salty Fish System had already silently recorded the scene before her.

The present era is very different from later generations.

Whether it's the antique architecture or the exquisite decorations, they are all very novel in this advanced technological age. Even though some ancient documents or records have been preserved, the impact is still different from seeing things from that era with your own eyes.

At least in the Xianyu system's own database, there is no woman like He Shi Li Shi, who was gentle and elegant, and whose every move exuded a strong ancient charm.

The small system naturally protects Jingrou's privacy when recording, so Jingrou doesn't stop it.

The last to arrive was Jingrou's second aunt. She came from the Irgen Gioro clan, a renowned family of military generals. Her uncles, Qi and Qi, died for their country one after another, and her father was the only surviving member of the family, supporting the Irgen Gioro family.

Based on their military achievements, the Irgen Gioro family was also granted the title of Marquis, and is now the renowned Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery.

Irgen Gioro's temperament was just like her father's, with a touch of chivalry. However, she had given birth to two boys in a row, without a sweet little girl. So she doted on Jingrou the most, longing for Jingrou to grow up a bit more so she could teach her martial arts and fitness together. "It's all this rascal's fault! He just came back from outside and then disappeared again, covered in mud. I just cleaned him up!" Irgen Gioro, holding Jingrou's youngest cousin, Ma Qi, who was a little over a year older than her, pinched his nose with a hint of disgust.

Moreover, Lady Irgen Gioro had been staying at the border with Jingrou's second maternal uncle, Ayuxi. She returned a few years ago because of her pregnancy and childbirth. Because the birth of Ma Qi was too dangerous and damaged her health, her second maternal uncle decided to let her stay in the capital.

Ma Qi scratched his head, seemingly unaware of his mother's disdain. He looked up with a bright smile, took small steps to approach Jingrou, and took her little hand.

Everyone in Prince An's mansion doted on Jingrou. This was partly due to the fact that her uncles had developed feelings for her mother, and also because she was the only girl in the household, they couldn't discipline her like they would a boy, so they spoiled her.

In addition, their only previous interaction with the girl was probably with his sister, so they really had no way to deal with this delicate and soft-spoken girl.

Not to mention Prince An and Princess An themselves.

As for Jingrou's younger cousins, they were also influenced by their mother and father. Even at a young age, they knew how to give way to their younger sister. Even the youngest and most mischievous Ma Qi was no exception.

"This simpleton!" Yiergenjueluo was both amused and exasperated. He seemed oblivious to when others scolded him.

"Zhuzhu went out to bask in the sun today, and her complexion is much better than yesterday!" After sitting down, Madam Irgen Gioro affectionately pulled Jingrou into her arms, gently rubbing the soft little body inside. Madam Irgen Gioro sighed inwardly, "Daughters are indeed better! As for those boys around me, it's already a miracle they don't drive me crazy every day; how could they possibly be considerate!"

"Your complexion is indeed better." Hesheli's loving gaze fell on her. She was already so old, she had no other wish but that her younger children would be safe and sound, especially Jingrou, whose health was a little weaker.

Fortunately, his sons are filial, so even after he passes away, Jingrou will have someone to take care of her...

As for Jingrou's cousins, they either poked her occasionally and teased her, even though Jingrou had been staying at Prince An's mansion for quite some time, they still seemed to want to see her more, or they buried themselves in their snacks.

They were growing and had a big appetite, but their grandfather hadn't come yet, and their stomachs were already growling with hunger before mealtime.

There were no rules about not speaking while eating or sleeping at the Prince An's residence. Even the women, who had all accompanied their husbands to the battlefield, whether they were dignified and gentle or outspoken, could always exchange a few words at the dinner table.

"His Majesty's 30th birthday is just a few days away, and it will definitely be a grand celebration. I wonder who will be recruited into the palace this year," said Desu, the eldest son of Prince An's mansion and Jingrou's maternal uncle.

Prince An remained silent.

He knew the current emperor was wary of him, so he had been very shrewd these past few years, gradually relinquishing much of his power. However, regardless, as a powerful member of the imperial clan, his entire family would undoubtedly attend the emperor's birthday celebrations.

"Grandpa, your grandson wants to go..." Ma Qi's eyes lit up. He was the most playful of his brothers, and upon hearing this, he forgot all about the delicious food on his plate.

“There are too many people and too many eyes in the palace. Don’t let yourselves cause trouble… If you don’t behave yourselves these next few days and cause any more trouble, don’t even think about entering the palace…” Prince An glared at him. His second son was still at the border, and only his daughter-in-law and grandson were at home.

Therefore, Prince An usually took his affairs very seriously. Of his three sons, only his second son was still away and had not returned, which always made Prince An feel somewhat guilty.

Jingrou nestled next to Hesheli, swinging her short legs.

It was Emperor Kangxi's birthday, so of course the whole family would be going to the palace. Come to think of it, Jingrou had never been to the palace before!

When she was still in a daze and had little memory, she didn't recall anything from the modern era. Once she did, she developed a slight aversion to the Forbidden City.

Stay away from the palace for safety!