A moment later—

After Qingsong finished describing it, Lord Zhang showed him the portrait. "Hmm, it looks very much like him!"

Especially those sharp eyes; if his mother had arrived a moment later, he would have been in big trouble.

Waaah, he wanted to go home to hug his wife and son, and almost, he went out the door upright but came home sideways!

"The rest is up to you two to handle. It's getting late, so my son and I should head back for dinner. Farewell."

Seeing that she had finished, Jiang Yue got up to take her leave.

"Respectfully seeing off the Princess~"

After bowing respectfully to Aunt Jiang and Brother Wu, Liu Yunfei gestured to his two colleagues to discuss the next steps...

"Mother~"

Once inside the county and into his own carriage, Qingsong looked pitifully at his mother, seeking comfort and praise.

"There are always people better than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. Don't travel alone in the future, and don't try to be strong on your own. If you encounter something or someone that doesn't suit you, stay calm, deal with it for a while, and find a chance to escape."

Seeing this, Jiang Yue patted the second son's head. After all, he had just escaped death. He was a grown man, and scolding him wouldn't help.

"Okay, Mom."

Qingsong nodded. He really didn't want to experience that chilling, spine-chilling feeling again.

"Mother, I met a brother and sister today, about the same age as Wan'er. I promised to bring them some balls tomorrow..."

“There are quite a few children in the camp. I saw on the roster that there are about sixty of them. So, when you get home, take the steward to the market and buy some toys that are suitable for their age.”

Okay~

......

"Da da da~"

The Chen family's carriage stopped in front of the cloth shop.

"Miss, we've arrived."

"Um."

A gentle breeze swept by, and a young woman wearing a cloak stepped out of the carriage. Her clothes fluttered in the wind, and she moved with the grace and elegance of a startled swan or a swimming dragon.

"Xiao Tao, go find the shopkeeper of the cloth shop and buy all the cotton cloth and cotton wadding."

The girl's tone was very strong, unlike her seemingly weak appearance.

"This servant obeys!"

The young maid with her hair in two buns curtsied and withdrew, then went into the cloth shop to discuss matters in detail with the shopkeeper.

Another maidservant beside Chen Xiuer reminded her:

"Miss, it's getting late. Madam is still waiting for you at Zuixianlou."

"What are you afraid of? If something happens, your father will take responsibility. It's just a little late, it's not a big deal."

Chan Sau-yee took a day off today, thinking her mother had something important to discuss with her. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a meeting with her old friend's grandson.

Hmph~

Marriage is not as good as becoming an official.

Unfortunately, her mother just didn't understand her thoughts and still tried her best to find her a marriage partner!

"Miss, the matter is settled. Tomorrow, all of this cotton cloth and cotton wadding will be transported to the camp outside the city."

Xiao Tao is back, her round face flushed.

Hehe, she's gotten quite capable; she dares to discuss matters on her own now.

"Alright, let's go to Zuixianlou."

After getting some air, Chen Xiuer turned around and prepared to get into the carriage.

Keeping the appointment doesn't mean she's compromising; she has plenty of ways to...

Meanwhile, at the nearby pharmacy, Gu Liulang carried a gift box and leisurely left the shop.

Grandmother said that she had met with an old friend today, and as a junior, he should present a generous gift.

Gu Liulang was suspicious. What old friend?

Since the Gu family's downfall, they have no old friends left.

But after thinking it over, he felt that his grandmother had no reason to lie to him.

Well, now that the Gu family's assets are all in his hands, it's just a gift, which he can afford to give.

As long as Grandma is happy~

"Thump thump thump~"

A carriage sped past him, and the face that flashed by looked somewhat familiar.

What's going on? The girl sitting in the carriage that just passed by looks vaguely familiar...

......

Princess's Residence —

One quarter past the hour of You (5-7 PM).

The family sat in the flower hall, where the food was ready.

Just as they were about to start the meal, a servant came to report that the young master of the Gu family had arrived.

"When you arrive, we'll add a bowl and chopsticks."

At Jiang Yue's command, a maid immediately brought out a bowl and chopsticks.

"Sister, save me—"

Amidst everyone's expectant gazes, a pair of panda eyes walked in...

Qingsong laughed unkindly. This pig-headed guy, is it Liulang?

Seeing this, Fangfang tugged at her husband's wrist, signaling him not to laugh so obviously.

Wang Niannian and Wang Yueyue both lowered their heads, pretending not to see.

Qingyao was the same; the three of them looked at each other, all trying to suppress their laughter.

Little Tangyuan seemed frightened, hiding in her grandmother's arms, her chubby little hands covering her cheeks, not daring to look any further.

Who did you mess with?

Jiang Yue hugged her grandson tightly, comforted the little guy, and smiled.

"Liu Lang, did you get beaten up by a girl?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Liulang's hand, which was covering his face, froze.

The older sister was right; he really was beaten up like that by a girl!

Oh no, the other party is a gigolo!

"Sit down and talk. Aunt Ge, go and tell the kitchen to boil some eggs for Liu Lang to reduce the swelling."

"Yes, ma'am!"

Aunt Ge noticed the slap mark on Young Master Gu's face, understood what was happening, bowed, and left towards the kitchen...

"There's no one else here, so tell me, what happened?"

Jiang Yue also saw the handprint, and now not only others, but she herself was also curious.

"Sister, you must stand up for me!"

Gu Liulang, no longer caring about losing face, spread his hands, revealing the marks on his face to everyone.

"Remember the pretty boy I mentioned meeting in the refugee camp? That's her!"

Now, everyone except Xiao Tangyuan turned to look at them.

The more they listened, the better their expressions became.

Haha~

This is hilarious!

Little Tangyuan was confused and felt that the ugly adult in front of her wasn't so scary anymore.

Not long ago, Gu Liulang went to the refugee camp to deliver medicine. He suddenly needed to use the restroom, and after being reminded by a refugee, he went to the men's restroom.

He had just finished relieving himself when he saw a boy of similar age outside. Thinking the boy also needed to use the restroom, he kindly invited him inside...

He swears he meant well!

As a result, the other party didn't say a word, but swung his fist and punched him in the face!

They deliberately chose difficult spots to hit him, and it hurt him terribly!

Before he could react, the other person had already run away!

The kind that disappears without a trace~

He had already resigned himself to his fate, but unexpectedly, today at Zuixianlou, his grandparents hosted a banquet to entertain old friends.

Little did I know, it was a trap!

The atmosphere was initially very pleasant, and he even offered a fine ginseng root, leading to a very enjoyable conversation.

Unexpectedly, the door to the private room was pushed open, and the person who entered, although dressed in women's clothing, was immediately recognized by him as a man dressed as a woman, or rather, a woman dressed as a man!

pretty boy!

Beat up that pretty boy!

It's him!

lecher!

The other party, acting like a villain, filed a false accusation and, without distinguishing right from wrong, chased after him and beat him up.

What's infuriating is that his grandparents didn't stop him or get up; they just watched.

Uncle Chen and Aunt Chen, who had just been affectionately calling him nephew, didn't stop him and watched as if it were a spectacle...

Waaah, after the others had finished beating him, he covered his face and sat down pitifully.

He was miserable during the meal.