Inside the courtyard, Xia was chatting with Hong Xiaoduo when she saw the father and son walk into the courtyard.

Tianxuan was very happy and walked happily toward them, but Xia noticed that her husband's expression looked a little strange.

Although she really wanted to know what was going on, she couldn't ask in front of Hong Xiaoduo and Tianxuan.

"Tianxuan, come in and take a look. Your mother prepared a room for you, and everything inside is new. You're so comfortable now, with your own courtyard and your own room," Hong Xiaoduo said to Tianxuan with great envy.

It's clear that Tianxuan's happiness is genuine.

Before, when I was with that wicked man, I was begging everywhere and had no fixed abode.

Later, he followed Hong Xiaoduo, and he had enough to eat and wear. He was no longer beaten or scolded, but he was still homeless.

Now that I've found a home and family, I suddenly have everything. And the feeling of being valued by my family is truly wonderful!

Tianxuan entered the room and looked around. It was spacious and bright, and all the furniture, decorations, and items inside were new.

"Jun'er, these are the personal servants I've chosen for you. If two aren't enough, you can choose from the servants in the manor later." Xia Shi noticed that her son was quite satisfied with what she had prepared, and confidently stepped forward, pointing to a servant boy and a maid.

"This servant, Xizi, greets the Fourth Young Master."

"This servant, Qinglian, greets the Fourth Young Master."

The maid and servant stepped forward and knelt down.

Tianxuan subconsciously took a step back, somewhat at a loss, looking at the maid and servant kneeling in front of him to acknowledge him as their master. They were probably two or three years older than him, and both of them had decent appearances and looked very clever, which showed that they had carefully chosen them for him.

"Yes, you all get up quickly." Tianxuan didn't feel any sense of superiority at finally becoming the master; instead, she felt somewhat uncomfortable.

They are all human beings, people of similar age, yet their fates are so different.

Hei Wuchang kidnapped me back then to vent his anger. If I had been abducted by human traffickers, I would have been sold like a commodity, just like this servant girl.

Sensing a change in her son's mood, Xia looked at Hong Xiaoduo with some unease.

Hong Xiaoduo also noticed Tianxuan's reaction. After glancing at the servant and maid, she roughly guessed the reason.

After having several children with me for over two years, they were inevitably affected.

All people are born equal, without distinction of rank or status!

This is a common saying in modern times, but in reality, true equality for all is not always achievable. In reality, equality for all has not been fully realized, but it is a goal that human society strives to achieve.

Due to factors such as family background, region, and economic conditions, people have different opportunities in receiving education, employment, and participating in social affairs.

For example, children in impoverished areas may still lose the same educational opportunities as children in cities due to a lack of educational resources.

Moreover, this was in ancient feudal society!

Moreover, even in modern times, there are those who consider themselves superior and look down on others. Even worse, there are those who, despite working hard for others and earning their own money, still look down on people and treat them differently based on their social standing.

"Don't be nervous, you two. Your fourth young master isn't dissatisfied with you; he's just not used to it yet," Hong Xiaoduo said with a smile.

Tianxuan smiled at the two of them after hearing their words, but said nothing.

At this moment, the old man ordered someone to call them, saying that the feast was about to begin.

The guests who came to the Ye residence today were all close relatives, and they all came after they had already heard the news.

And so, five large tables were still set up in the hall.

Hong Xiaoduo sat right next to Tianxuan, and on the other side next to Ye Ren'an.

When Old Master Ye raised his first glass of wine, it was to Hong Xiaoduo, saying that she was the benefactor of the Ye family, otherwise he and his wife would not be able to rest in peace.

Immediately someone nearby said, "Old man, it's such a joyous day, it's inappropriate to talk about death."

Seeing that the old man was truly unable to refuse and was not good at saying anything polite, Hong Xiaoduo picked up her wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Being able to find a home for Tianxuan and personally escort him home, even though he was reluctant to part with him, made him happier than he was reluctant to leave.

Moreover, as the most senior member of the family present, Old Master Ye didn't need to do that; he could have simply had his son, the prefect, offer her a toast.

As a result, with Grandpa Ye taking the lead, the other guests also toasted Hong Xiaoduo, and they all stood up and left their seats to go to Hong Xiaoduo's side to toast her.

Listening to the introductions, most of them were of the same generation as Ye Ren'an, and some were of the same generation as Tian Xuan.

In their eyes, Hong Xiaoduo was a chivalrous woman, so her alcohol tolerance must be pretty good, especially since she downed the old man's first cup in one gulp.

What they didn't know was that Hong Xiaoduo didn't really like the smell of this fine wine, which, according to the manager, was brewed with a certain number of grains and had been aged for many years. She had no choice but to drink it down in one gulp, as if it were Chinese medicine.

Seeing the people gathering around Hong Xiaoduo to offer toasts, Xia gave her husband a worried look, signaling him to stop them. Tianxuan, who was standing up, snatched the wine cup in front of Hong Xiaoduo and said loudly, "Uncles and elders, my mother can't hold her liquor, so Tianxuan will drink it for her."

Seeing Tianxuan's resolute expression, Hong Xiaoduo's eyes welled up with tears. The little brat actually has a conscience!

"Tianxuan, you're just a kid, why are you drinking? I'm already happy that you have this thought," Hong Xiaoduo said, reaching out to take back the wine glass.

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