As she grew older, Ji Huanjin toned it down considerably, but old habits die hard, and she still targeted her two older cousins, frequently stirring up trouble.
Qiu Boyan felt unbearably miserable at the thought of having to face Ji Huanjin again later.
However, Ji Huanjin always wore a mask of being well-behaved and gentle in front of everyone. If they were to make a scene, it would only make them seem immature.
As the two lamented, Zhu Jiayu had already followed Qiu Lingyan into the Ji residence and was being led by the maid to the garden where the Ji residence was hosting a banquet.
Ji Huanjin, who was in the front hall entertaining guests with her mother, heard that her cousin from the Qiu family had arrived and said with a smile, "Mother, I heard that my cousin has arrived. I'll go to Chengyuan to talk to them for a while."
“Alright, go ahead,” Madam Ji nodded with a smile, then said to the ladies in the hall, “This child has been close to her two older cousins since she was little, please forgive her.”
Ji Huanjin was also a little embarrassed and said with a low laugh, "It was Huanjin's fault for being impolite. I hope you aunties will forgive me for my shortcomings."
"Not at all. Huanjin is someone we've watched grow up. She's such a wonderful child, we can't help but like her. What's so funny about that? Besides, it's a good thing that the three sisters have a good relationship. After all, if anything happens in the future, we'll have to work together and support each other."
Upon hearing this, everyone agreed.
Ji Huanjin sat with them for a while longer before leaving through the main gate and arriving at Chengyuan.
In Chengyuan Garden, Zhu Jiayu was sitting by the pavilion watching the fish.
She didn't have many hobbies; when she was near water, she liked to watch the fish. Flowers and trees were beautiful, but they were still objects, not as lively as small fish.
Besides, fish have a bit of a human side; they bustle about when they're fighting for food, and then swim freely after they're full, which always makes people find it interesting.
Ji Huanjin walked onto the veranda and immediately saw Zhu Jiayu.
Zhu Jiayu was so beautiful that just sitting there, silent and without a smile, was enough to attract attention. Not to mention that she was now focused on watching the fish with a serene smile on her face, instantly distinguishing her from the crowd around her who were all preoccupied with their own thoughts. It would be difficult for Ji Huanjin not to notice her.
She walked over and affectionately called out to her cousin, Ayu.
Zhu Jiayu frowned imperceptibly, looked at her, and asked, "Who are you?"
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