Before we knew it, the New Year had arrived.

The events of the previous dynasty have finally come to an end. Although, as Aunt Chi had predicted, Old Man Chi was unable to return before the New Year, to everyone's surprise, Wu Tiao actually came back!

They came back with Huo Yajie!

Although Aunt Chi was angry because her youngest son had risked his life to go out and look for Huo Yajie, she had long forgotten her anger now that she saw him return safely.

Huo Yajie stood silently to the side, head down, not daring to look at anyone, almost completely invisible.

Seeing her like this, Sister-in-law Chi didn't even dare to go up and greet her, for fear of upsetting her.

The most awkward person was probably Yun Zhao.

Because the shop was doing very well, and because Aunt Chi liked her, she kept letting her live at home.

No one expected Wu to come back today, so it was a bit awkward...

However, Yun Zhao is Yun Zhao after all. Although she couldn't hide her disappointment in her eyes, she accepted it.

She said gracefully, "Auntie, Wu Tiao is back. You must have a lot to talk about. I still have some things to take care of at the shop, so I'll head back now."

"...Alright then, be careful on your way home, and remember to come home for dinner tonight." Aunt Chi became even more enthusiastic.

I have felt regret and sighed more than once.

If only Yun Zhao were my daughter-in-law.

However, it's best to let the children make their own decisions; there's no point in saying anything.

"Should I give you a ride?" Wu Tiao asked.

In Wu Tiao's heart, Yun Zhao has always been just a friend.

Therefore, there was no awkwardness or hesitation.

Yun Zhao shook his head: "I'm used to this road, there's no need for you to see me off. You and Miss Huo just got back, why don't you eat something and rest? I'll be going now."

"Sister Yunzhao, let me take you there."

Chi Tang insisted on seeing Yun Zhao out.

Yun Zhao did not refuse.

The two of them walked out one after the other, holding umbrellas, as the snowflakes fell heavier and heavier.

Upon reaching the door, Chi Tang said sweetly, "Sister Yun Zhao, the snow is so heavy. If there aren't any guests, please come back early to eat dumplings."

Today is the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, a day when we should eat dumplings.

Yun Zhao nodded: "Okay, by the way, remember to tell Aunt Ji that I want to eat tiger-skin eggs, and ask her to make me a few."

Aunt Ji is the cook in the Chi family. She cooks very well and is also very kind.

The children all enjoyed talking to Aunt Ji.

Yun Zhao's words were simply to tell Chi Tang not to worry about her, that she was fine and everything was normal.

Chi Tang breathed a sigh of relief and watched Yun Zhao get into the carriage before turning back.

Xiao Lan whispered, "Is Miss worried that Miss Yun Zhao can't let go?"

"There's nothing to let go of. Actually, Sister Yunzhao might not like Brother Xiaowu that much. I was just worried that she would feel awkward, so I came out to see her off."

Chi Tang stretched out her hand, and snowflakes fell into her palm, melting in the blink of an eye.

In ancient times, it would probably have been very difficult to see the specific shape of snowflakes.

Xiao Lan nodded: "That's true, after all, the two of them haven't met many times. Miss Yun Zhao is also a generous and easygoing person, so I don't think she'll hold a grudge."

Awkwardness is unavoidable.

But a magnanimous person wouldn't take this seriously.

"Okay, let's go, let's go see Miss Huo Yajie." Chi Tang didn't know they were coming back.

Because the bodyguards lost track of the five jumps later.

So she really didn't know how Brother Wu found Huo Yajie.

When Chi Tang returned, Huo Yajie was no longer there.

Seeing her looking around, Sister-in-law Chi guessed that she wanted to ask about Huo Yajie, so she said, "I saw that she looked tired, so I arranged for someone to take her downstairs to wash up, eat something, and then rest."

well.

This person is definitely different now.

Although she was previously skilled and quiet, she still possessed the bright and lively spirit that a young person should have.

Now all that's left is silence, a silence as still as a stagnant pool, impossible to stir up even the slightest ripple.

It's heartbreaking.

"What exactly happened? Where did you find her, Brother Wu?"

Chi Tang took off her cloak, took the hand warmer from Xiao Lan, and sat down while asking questions.

In her parents' room, Chi Tang still preferred to sit on the warm kang (a heated brick bed).

So he took off his shoes again, ran to the kang (a heated brick bed), and snuggled up next to his mother.

Only Aunt Chi, Sister-in-law Chi, Chi Tang, and Little Fifth Brother were there.

Chi Wuhu had nothing to hide and said directly, "I found her in... a place like that."

It's clearly still a bit difficult to talk about.

Sister-in-law Chi and Aunt Chi exchanged a glance, their hearts skipping a beat. After a moment's hesitation, they asked, "Did you find her in a brothel?"

Huo Minglang is too ruthless!

How could someone be so cruel!

Even though Huo Yajie wasn't his biological daughter, she always called him "Dad."

Besides, it wasn't like Wang deliberately put a green hat on him!

This person is a psychopath! He's sick!

No wonder he couldn't get along with someone as extraordinary as the Princess; there's a reason for it!

"It's not a brothel."

"What is that? Why are you stammering like that! Oh my god, this is so urgent!"

Aunt Chi was so angry that she kept slapping her thigh.

Why is this child having such a hard time?

Chi Tang suddenly had a guess in her mind, but she dared not say it.

Because she was worried that if she told her, her mother would be very worried about the places she had been to... cough cough.

"...Qingfeng Pavilion".

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