Amei glanced behind Wu San Niang and saw that Wu Yan Yan, Wu Shi Liu, and Wu Yi Yi all had similar expressions on their faces. Amei knew that these were honest and upright people, so she was willing to say a few heartfelt words to them.

“Sister-in-law Wu, I understand what you all mean. However, our lady has always been the best at treating people. You have all been here for a long time and you naturally know this, so there is no need for me to say more now. Since our lady has given such instructions, you can rest assured and accept them. Just remember to keep our lady in mind at all times and do not let her good intentions go to waste.”

Upon hearing these heartfelt words, Sister Wu immediately began chanting Buddhist prayers and swore an oath: "If anyone were to have any disloyalty towards such a good master, even Heaven would not tolerate it!"

The group of people behind Wu San Niang nodded repeatedly.

After everyone had their measurements taken, Amei told them to disperse and go about their own business, and that they could come and collect their clothes once they were finished.

Inside the main room, Pei Han finished his shift early again and returned to the courtyard.

Upon entering the room, Pei Han saw Min Yueqing and Pei Ji playing chess. He couldn't help but laugh and ask, "When did Lele learn to play chess?"

Pei Ji turned around when he heard the voice and saw Pei Han return. He immediately replied excitedly, "It was on the way here. My mother taught me in the carriage."

Pei Han walked closer, glanced at the chessboard, and immediately understood. It seemed his wife was just teasing their son; otherwise, the game would have ended long ago.

However, upon closer inspection of the black pieces' distribution, Pei Han was surprised to find that Pei Ji was not blindly placing his pieces. He clearly had a certain strategic awareness, but his methods were still too immature, which is why Min Yueqing easily discovered them.

Pei Han sat down next to Min Yueqing and continued to watch the game quietly. As he expected, Min Yueqing won.

To protect her son's confidence, Min Yueqing usually wouldn't beat him by too many points, typically limiting her wins to five or fewer. This way, after each game, the son would feel unsatisfied, thinking that one more game would be enough to win.

As expected, this time was no exception. With the outcome decided, Pei Ji anxiously said, "Mother, let's play another round!"

Pei Han glanced at her son with sympathy, thinking to herself, "You can't even see through such an obvious trap? You're probably going to be stuck with your mother forever."

Min Yueqing glanced at the sky and said to the little one, "It's almost time for dinner. We'll continue next time."

Pei Ji felt a little hungry, but at the same time, she looked at the chessboard with reluctance, her little face full of conflict.

Min Yueqing turned to look at Pei Han and said meaningfully, "Aren't you busy these past two days?"

Pei Han was puzzled by the clear, bright eyes staring at him. He thought to himself, "Why does Madam look like she knows something? Did I accidentally let something slip in the courtyard?"

However, this doubt only flashed by. There were many people and eyes in the courtyard, so Pei Han didn't say much and just replied, "Yes, it's rare to have a few days of peace and quiet."

Min Yueqing naturally didn't press the matter. She knew the importance of maintaining secrecy in official business, especially for an official like Pei Han who was in charge of military affairs. One wrong move could lead to complete failure.

Therefore, Min Yueqing continued, "It's good to have some free time, so you can take a break and rest. Azhu said that the servant brought a chicken today, so I asked the kitchen to make a clear ginseng chicken soup, which is good for replenishing qi and nourishing the stomach, and it's perfect for you."

Seeing that Min Yueqing was constantly thinking of him, Pei Han quickly said, "Thank you, Madam. Let's drink together. You've been working hard these past few days, so you should nourish yourself. Tomorrow I'll have someone go and check. There are quite a few mountain people who raise chickens and ducks. If we order the daily quantity from them in advance, they'll be more willing to raise more."

This was indeed killing two birds with one stone, and Min Yueqing agreed with a smile.

At dinner, in order not to disappoint Min Yueqing's kindness, Pei Han drank quite a lot of ginseng chicken soup, and Pei Ji ate more as well.

That night, when the family lay down in bed, Xiao Wei woke up.

It rolled over and stood up, skillfully finding its food bowl not far to its side. It first gulped down a bowl of milk to fill its stomach, and then lazily strolled to the bedside.

Just as Pei Han and the other two took out their books to read, they heard Xiao Wei eating. They exchanged a smile and then resumed reading as usual.

When Xiao Wei walked to the bedside and looked at Min Yueqing on the bed with her two crystal-clear eyes, she attracted Pei Ji first.

Min Yueqing sat on the inside, and Xiao Wei had to squat down slightly behind the middle of the bed to see her clearly. This position was directly opposite Pei Ji. Moreover, Xiao Wei's eyes were too bright, and such a close gaze was hard to ignore.

Pei Ji nudged Min Yueqing quietly and whispered, "Mother, look at the bedside."

Min Yueqing had noticed Xiao Wei's movements long ago. She had planned to finish reading this page before talking, but Pei Ji pushed her, so she had no choice but to look up at the bedside.

Upon seeing this, Min Yueqing's heart was instantly melted.

Little Wei was sitting obediently on the ground, its two hind legs tucked in and its two short front legs together. Its two big, round, black and gold eyes were fixed on her without blinking. If you ignored the king on its head, it looked exactly like a soft and adorable kitten.

Min Yueqing couldn't resist the urge to stroke the furry paws.

Since she had been giving Xiao Wei a bath every night since she arrived here, and the room floor was always mopped clean, she didn't hesitate any longer. She got up, walked past Pei Han on the outside, and reached out her hand to Xiao Wei.

Upon seeing Min Yueqing's movement, Xiao Wei immediately leaped up nimbly and landed on Min Yueqing's palm.

Min Yueqing carried Xiao Wei back to the bed. Xiao Wei didn't need a blanket, so she took a soft cloth and put it on the blanket, then placed Xiao Wei on the soft cloth.

Pei Ji watched as Min Yueqing stroked Xiao Wei's soft fur with both hands and was immediately filled with envy. He even put aside his favorite book and focused intently on Xiao Wei, which was so close to him.

Having learned his lesson from being rejected by Xiao Wei last time, Pei Ji didn't reach out to pet it again. He just stared blankly at it lying on the blanket with a blissful expression, while wondering why Xiao Wei wouldn't let him touch it.

Min Yueqing finished reading and turned her head back to the book, only to find that it was still the same page. She asked Pei Han in confusion, "Haven't you finished reading this page yet?"

Pei Han was unusually speechless. He remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "Look at Lele."

Min Yueqing then realized that her little one was staring at Xiao Wei in a daze. This was not surprising, as who could resist the charm of a majestic, fluffy creature?

She waved her hand in front of Pei Ji and smiled as she reminded him, "Lele, snap out of it."

Pei Ji was watching Xiao Wei roll around on the blanket intently when Min Yueqing blocked his view. He tilted his head to continue watching, only to see Xiao Wei roll back with difficulty.