Just then, a servant outside announced loudly, "Governor-General Lin of Jiangnan has arrived! Princess Jiayi has arrived! The young master has arrived!"

Grandmother Jia quickly got up and, with Yuanyang's help, went out to greet them.

The crowd followed closely behind, and as soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw Lin Ruhai leading the way, followed by a beautiful couple—Daiyu and Hongtun.

When Lin Ruhai met Grandmother Jia, he was respectful and gentle. He took a few steps forward and solemnly performed a deep bow.

He clasped his hands together in front of him, bowed deeply, and said in a steady and clear voice: "Ruhai greets the old lady. It has been many years since we last met. Is the old lady still in good health?"

When Grandmother Jia saw Lin Ruhai, a hint of relief flashed in her eyes, and she quickly reached out to help him up, saying, "Get up, get up! Young master, there's no need for such formalities."

"My old bones are still quite strong, but you, working so hard for the court, must take care of your health."

Lin Ruhai straightened up and smiled slightly: "Thank you for your concern, madam."

Although Ru Hai was busy with official duties, he always kept the old lady in mind.

"I have come today to pay my respects and to thank you in person for your kindness and love for Yu'er over the years." After he finished speaking, he turned to the side and gestured for Daiyu and Hongtun behind him to come forward.

The old lady nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay."

After several months apart, Daiyu seemed even more beautiful, with an extraordinary and refined air. She had been somewhat reserved during the last Empress's investiture ceremony.

Today, she wore a light purple dress embroidered with silver hibiscus flowers, and only a white magnolia hairpin in her hair, exuding elegance and nobility.

Hongtun, dressed in a moon-white brocade robe with a jade pendant hanging at his waist, was elegant and refined. Standing next to Daiyu, they looked like a pair of celestial beings.

When Grandmother Jia saw Daiyu, her eyes immediately reddened, and she said in a trembling voice, "Yu'er... my Yu'er is back..."

Upon seeing her maternal grandmother, Daiyu was overcome with emotion and quickly stepped forward, kneeling to pay her respects: "Your unfilial granddaughter, Daiyu, greets your maternal grandmother!"

Grandmother Jia quickly helped her up, embraced her tightly, and wept bitterly, saying, "Good child, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back..."

Everyone who witnessed this scene was deeply moved.

Wang Xifeng stood at the back of the crowd, looking at Daiyu who was being fawned over like a star, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

She glanced at Yuan Chun beside her and said softly, "Sister, do you see? This is the real phoenix."

Yuan Chun didn't respond, but just looked at Daiyu quietly, her eyes showing both relief and a hint of indescribable loneliness.