How can you tell if someone has matured? Is she married? Is she mature in her daily interactions?

In the past, the girls at the brothel would have talked about this.

Let's get engaged. We're about to settle down and start a family. How can we be so naive?

But now...

Normally, the Prince of Zhenbei is arrogant and looks down on people when he's out in public. He's not good with words but is ruthless. He's already engaged and has a fiancée.

Now, sitting in the carriage, she's playfully fighting with her two girlfriends, laughing like a goose.

Honey, does it make any difference whether you've made a reservation or not?

At this age, is there any difference between growing taller or not?

"Why did you insist on coming with me? If something happens on the grassland, there'll be no one to handle it," Huo Xiaolong said to Da Ni'er inside the carriage.

"Long'er, you're really something. Do you really think that once I'm in power, everything will be perfect? ​​When my father just passed away, how many people wanted to come and challenge us?"

"How come I didn't know?" Huo Xiaolong asked.

"You don't know because the news hasn't spread at all. Before the troops have been fully assembled, those tribes have already summoned all the able-bodied men back home."

"Why go back?"

"If we can farm and be self-sufficient, who will go out to fight?"

Hou Xiangxiang listened with great interest, cracking melon seeds as she did so, filling the carriage with a delicious aroma.

The little girl had finally managed to shell a handful of sunflower seeds, and she was about to pour them all into her mouth, but in an instant, her mouth was empty.

Huo Xiaolong and Wang Dani'er had their mouths full, and as they chewed, they mumbled indistinctly.

"No wonder you like to eat it this way, it's delicious."

"Take a bite more, it's so delicious."

"Wang Dani'er! Huo Xiaolong!"

Lan Tingche was making tea for his aunt in Cen Ang's carriage, discussing matters after arriving in the capital, when he heard this sound. The woman smiled and said to him...

"Long'er is still young, so please take good care of her from now on."

"Don't worry, Aunt. Of course, we should cherish the marriage that we have sought ourselves."

The group traveled to Jiangnan, where the temperature differed greatly from that of the border town. In spring, people in Jiangnan were already wearing silk, while in the border town, people still needed to wear cotton-padded coats for a while longer.

The spring scenery on the boat was breathtaking, with the river shimmering and sparkling.

This was Hou Xiangxiang's first time in Jiangnan, as were Da Ni'er and Huo Xiaolong. The three girls stood on the boat for a long time, unwilling to go back to their rooms to sleep, and even ate their meals by the boat.

"I am interested in fishing."

"Let's go fishing, I'll go find you a fishing rod."

The boat docked, and a warm breeze blew in. Hua Xuetang's carriage was waiting on the shore. Liu Huan had a few more strands of silver hair in her hair. Ten years had passed, and she had seen her young lady again.

The man stepped forward, noticed that Liu Xu was leading a young child, and asked...

"Miss."

"Uncle Huan, this is my son, Liu Buhui. Buhui, call him Grandpa."

The little boy bowed to Liu Huan and called out with a grin.

"Hello, Grandpa."

Liu Huan's eyes stung a little. If Madam could see this scene, she would be very happy.

The man didn't dwell on why it was Miao Cuifang who bore Liu Xu's children. After arranging for everyone to board the carriage, Liu Huan held Bu Hui in his arms and took him to see the dazzling array of luxury in Jiangnan.

"You still have to see your great-uncle and great-aunt in a little while," Liu Huan said to Bu Hui.

The little boy had no relatives other than the people from the brothel and the Miao village. He was puzzled by the sudden appearance of so many people.

Who is that?

"He's your mother's uncle."

"It's just ahead."

Huo Xiaolong, dressed in a python robe and riding a tall horse, led the way. Today, adorned with a black dragon, the young girl exuded great majesty.

Her hair was tied up with white jade, and she stood tall and proud.

If it weren't for her distinctly feminine figure, one would really think the person riding the horse was a man.

Although there were many people on the street, all the young girls with hair were wearing veils and straw hats.

The girl felt out of place in the crowd, but that was alright. She squeezed her legs tightly around the horse's flanks to keep it from wandering off, in case it accidentally bumped into someone.

The carriage stopped in front of the Jia family mansion, which was Liu Xu's maternal home. A group of people were waiting at the gate, including elderly people and young boys.

"Ruoxi".

Liu Xu got off the car with Miao Cuifang's arm around her arm, and was greeted by her aunt calling out to her.

After her biological mother died, her aunt was afraid that she would be bullied in the mansion, so she often took her back to her maternal home for short stays.

She was the only person with whom he had no blood relation, yet she loved and cherished him more than anyone else.

"Aunt, I'm back."

The woman gently stroked Liu Xu's face, nodded, and asked...

"Have you suffered all these years away from home?"

Liu Xu shook her head. Even if it was bitter, she couldn't say anything, especially since she hadn't really suffered much.

"Of course not, otherwise why would I send so many nice things to my aunt?"

The woman blushed. She was over forty years old and was still being teased by a younger generation. This child was really... ridiculous.

“This is my son. I have no regrets. May he rest in peace.”

Liu Buhui greeted each of the elders. Liu Xu's house in Jiangnan was right next door, so the people from Fengyuelou went to settle in first, leaving their own families to reunite.

Looking at the beautiful flowers, birds, courtyard, and rockery, Miao Cuifang clearly understood her daughter-in-law's status as a young lady.

It turns out that Huo Xiaolong wasn't the biggest spendthrift; it was his wife.

"Is this your husband?" Aunt Liu asked.

Liu Xu nodded and followed her aunt's gaze to Master Xiao Miao.

Miao Cuifang suddenly felt a little nervous. These were real relatives, unlike the people at the brothel who were so familiar to her.

"You're really good-looking, a true gentleman. Where are you working now, my dear nephew?"

"Working under the Prince of Zhenbei".

"Oh my, she has a bright future ahead of her. Our Liuxu is so lucky."

Liu Xu, standing nearby, couldn't help but laugh. "The Prince of Zhenbei, is that right? That sounds really nice."

So, by that logic, everyone at Fengyue Tower works under the Prince of Zhenbei.

"Are you leaving again this time?" my aunt asked.

“Aunt, I came back this time mainly to see you, my uncle, and my grandparents. Most importantly, I have to get back what I deserve. We can’t just let that matter go like that.”

Hearing this, Aunt Liu Xu couldn't help but feel sorry for Liu Xu.

Over the years, they haven't been sitting idly by; they already have evidence of Liu Xu's stepmother's collusion with the kidnapper.

Willow catkins are neither the first nor the last.

Without Liu Xu, there were other concubines in the mansion. Anyone who got in her way was expelled from the courtyard. As for what happened after she left the Liu mansion, it was none of her business.

Whether this person dies or is sold, what does it have to do with the Liu family's legal mother?

When are you planning to go?

Liu Xu smiled and shook her head.

"No rush, let my father calm down first. We need to let everyone in Jiangnan know that I'm back."