Jiang Youran, reborn at the age of four, decided to marry her mother, Mrs. Su—who died in depression before she was 28 in her previous life—to her cousin, Duke Ping, who had always harbored feeling...
However, considering that this kid claimed to be named Wen Yuanbai, she knew that he definitely didn't want to reveal his true identity, so she didn't say anything.
Looking at the Jiang siblings, and remembering that they were both junior brothers of the Prince of Changfeng, he couldn't help but sigh at how lucky these two little ones were.
Su also held Xiao Youran in her arms and kept crying.
When Wen Yuanbai saw that Xiao Youran was soaking wet, he wanted to send someone to the clothing store to buy two sets of clothes. The princess quickly stopped him, saying that there were clothes in Yueyue's trunk, although they were a bit big, and Xiao Youran could make do with them for now and change.
Having already learned of the Princess's identity from Old Madam Yun, Madam Su could not refuse and thus agreed.
The two girls quickly went to bathe and change out of their soaking, cold clothes. Jiang Youchen had already instructed the waiter to prepare ginger soup for them.
Yueyue then sat down and recounted her experiences, leaving everyone deeply moved.
However, Yueyue was somewhat disoriented in the water and couldn't remember the details clearly. Everyone assumed that Xiaoyouran was able to move quickly in the water because she had learned kung fu from Monk Wuwang.
Xiao Youran didn't explain much, but added some less important points.
The eldest princess thanked Xiao Youran repeatedly and said that she would host a banquet for the Yun family and the Su family and their two children the next day.
Madam Yun politely declined.
Seeing that it was getting late, everyone decided not to linger any longer, offered each other a few words of comfort, and then dispersed.
...
The next morning, when Xiao Youran woke up, she saw her mother staring intently at her from the bedside. Startled, she exclaimed, "Mother?"
Su's gaze softened. "Little Ranran is awake? Get up and have breakfast. Zhao Mama made your favorite red bean cake."
Xiao Youran's eyes lit up, and she sat up. "Red bean cake is delicious! Why is Aunt Zhao here?"
Madam Su sighed, "We stayed at Fulai Inn last night and had Lao Feng drive back to Sanyang Village to let them know, so that my eldest cousin's wife and the others wouldn't worry. This morning, Zhao Mama rushed over with breakfast, she's always worried about you."
As she spoke, she took a set of clean clothes from the side. "I also brought some clothes for you to change into. The princess's clothes you wore yesterday were a bit too big."
Xiao Youran asked in confusion, "Princess?"
Madam Su nodded. "Young Master Wen's aunt is the Eldest Princess, and Miss Yueyue is naturally the Princess of Jining. Your great-aunt speculates that Young Master Wen is actually the son of Prince Xuan, the Prince of Changfeng."
Xiao Youran blinked. "Prince Changfeng?"
Why doesn't she believe it?
In my previous life, I heard that Wen Yuanbai passed away less than half a year after leaving the Duke's mansion. I didn't hear that it was the Prince of Changfeng who died, nor did I hear that the Prince of Xuan's mansion held a funeral.
However… the only one who can be addressed as "Eldest Princess" is a royal nephew, and at this age, he's probably close to that age. Perhaps the Xuan Prince's Mansion has some difficulties? Otherwise, why would they leave their own son at the Duke's Mansion, where he's been staying for several years as a relative of the Zhou family?
No matter who he is, in this life she only needs to acknowledge him as her Senior Brother Da Bai!
Whether he is a prince or a young master is not important!
She let her mother dress her, wash her face, and braid her hair, enjoying her mother's meticulous care. Finally, she couldn't help but kiss her mother on the cheek, habitually showering her with compliments, "Mom is so good, Xiaoyouran loves Mom the most!"
Madam Su hugged her and rubbed her cheek against hers, offering the same usual business-like praise, "Little Ranran is the best, and Mother loves Little Ranran the most!"
Wen Yuanbai, who had just passed by outside and whose teeth ached from hearing this: ...
He glanced at Jiang Youchen, who was already used to it, and nodded, "Don't you feel jealous, Junior Brother?"
Jiang Youchen smiled and said, "Senior brother, you're overthinking it. One is your mother, and the other is your younger sister. What's so good about being jealous?"
Wen Yuanbai nodded. "I heard from Nan Zhuo that she said the same thing to Xiao Bai. I wonder if you, her older brother, have ever received such treatment?"
Does that mean he's not even as good as a little beast?
Jiang Youchen puffed out his chest. "Yes, of course."
Hmph! There's no way a third person could know about their intimate whispers. Let him be furious!
Wen Yuanbai couldn't help but shiver, feeling goosebumps all over his body. He then spun his wheelchair around and moved it from Nan Zhuo to the first floor.
The lotus lantern that was originally meant to be taken out of the sleeve had to be tucked back into the sleeve.
The door opened, and Madam Su led Xiao Youran downstairs, followed by Jiang Youchen.
On the stairs, Xiao Youran spotted Monk Wuwang at a glance.
The monk Wuwang was holding a teacup and slowly bringing it to his lips; his profile was quite pleasing to the eye.
Little Youran let out a howl and pounced over, "Beautiful Master!"
The doctor standing nearby: ...
Do you even respect me as your master anymore?
He coughed forcefully.
Xiao Youran then noticed him. Her eyes darted around, and she realized that calling the old man "Master" would be too disrespectful, so she sweetly called him "Divine Physician Father!"
Doctor Gu smugly blew on his beard at Wu Wang.
Hmm, this title sounds better than "beautiful master"!
However, Wu Wang didn't say a word. He picked up two pastries, one in each hand, and elegantly put the pastry in his right hand into his mouth first.
Doctor Gu quickly reached out and snatched the entire plate of pastries away. "You've already eaten seven plates of pastries this morning! Are you going to eat more?!"
Xiao You Ran: ……
Wu Wang glared at Doctor Gu, "This is a gift from my little apprentice to this humble monk!"
Doctor Gu spat, "This was clearly brought by Zhao Mama for Old Madam Yun and her family to enjoy!"
He had long been jealous that Xiaoyou Ran and her brother would bring Wuwang breakfast every day when they went to the manor to learn martial arts. Unfortunately, his class was in the afternoon, so he couldn't very well ask the siblings for lunch.
Moreover, according to Butler Zhang, Zhao Mama from Xiaoyou Ran's family is an excellent cook. Today is a rare opportunity to try her cooking, so how can we miss it?
He had been drinking with that damned monk all night and woke up late. When he came downstairs, he found that the monk had already eaten seven plates of pastries. He was so angry he almost died.
Upon hearing this, the Su mother and her two children...
Good heavens, Zhao's mother brought several plates of pastries?
Just as Xiao Youran was looking for Zhao Mama, she saw Su Yue carrying a large food box and huffing and puffing as she stepped across the threshold. Zhao Mama was also carrying a food box behind her. As soon as she saw Xiao Youran, she quickly walked a few steps, put down the food box, and rushed over. She looked Xiao Youran up and down and said, "It's so good that you're alright, Miss! This old servant was worried about you all night!"
Xiao Youran held out her pinkish-purple jade bracelet from her left hand. "Don't worry, Aunt Zhao, this jade bracelet is still perfectly fine."
Zhao's mother blinked before smiling, "It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright! This old servant was afraid that without the young lady, this old servant wouldn't be able to learn new dishes."
Xiao You Ran: ……
She knew it!
Su Yue said with genuine concern, "Miss, are you hungry? Come and have breakfast quickly."