Rou Niang had initially thought the journey would be arduous, as the trip to the capital would indeed take a month or two, but it turned out to be less difficult than she had imagined.
She had originally planned to prepare more things since she was taking care of the children, so she secretly stocked up on extra food and medicine in her space, but she didn't expect to need them.
She was once again awestruck by the wealth of the powerful family!
Following Madam Liu, we strolled along, stopping frequently to admire the surrounding scenery, which was quite pleasant.
The children were well taken care of, after all, there were quite a few ordinary maids who followed along the way, and there were three large carriages following behind the house. Their food, clothing, and lodging were all taken care of.
Moreover, whenever they settled in a new place, Liu Fufeng would always ask a doctor to check the pulse of Old Madam Liu to ensure her well-being.
If anyone around you feels unwell, you can have a doctor take their pulse.
Rou Niang surprised me; I never imagined that traveling could be like this. It also made her reflect on how those days of worry and hard work for a living seemed to be gone forever.
"Rou Niang, this is for you." Mo Bei handed over a small ornament, which could be held and played with in the hand. It was also somewhat transparent and very delicate. It was a transparent little rabbit.
Rou Niang looked at it with curiosity, holding it in her hand and examining it carefully: "How was this made? It's so crystal clear?"
Mo Bei said with a smile, "I saw it while I was strolling around and thought it was very novel, so I gave it to you because I thought you wouldn't like it."
Rou Niang smiled and accepted the gift: "Thank you."
Although they enjoyed the mountains, the wind, the water, and the scenery along the way, the two didn't have much contact. The reason was simple: it was extremely difficult for them to spend time alone together.
With Old Madam Liu frequently seeking solace in talking to Rou Niang, and the four children inseparable from their mother, Madam Zhang would sometimes also pull Rou Niang aside for a chat. Mo Bei, on the other hand, was often watched over by Liu Fufeng, making it difficult to find an opportunity for them to be alone together.
Taking advantage of the rare opportunity to relax amidst the green hills and clear waters, he gave Rou Niang the small items he had bought a few days ago to please her. Seeing Rou Niang smile made him very happy, and he secretly wanted to hook her little finger with his.
At this moment, Liu Fufeng suddenly appeared and said with a smile, "General Mo, you're here! I've been looking for you for a long time."
Mo Bei said with a bitter face, "What advice does General Liu have?" At this moment, it was no longer appropriate to call him Brother Liu, and if he called him Uncle, Liu Fufeng would break his legs, so at this time he could only address him as General Liu.
Liu Fufeng smiled and said, "It's nothing. My muscles are a bit stiff from traveling these days. How about we have a spar? It'll be good for Qingfeng and the other kids to watch and learn from."
Mo Bei: "Can I refuse?"
Liu Fufeng smiled and said, "No." Then he pulled Mo Bei away, leaving Rou Niang feeling quite helpless. She understood her uncle's thoughts to some extent; he had just recognized her as his niece and didn't want her to be snatched away by someone else so soon.
She could understand this mentality. She thought that if one day her three daughters found someone they liked, she would probably care even more than their uncle.
However, as she stroked the little rabbit in her hand, she actually longed to spend a little time alone with Mo Bei.
"What are you thinking about?" Madam Zhang ran over and, seeing the little rabbit in Rou Niang's hand, said with a smile, "Oh my, General Mo is so thoughtful!"
"Alright, stop teasing me," Rou Niang said coquettishly.
As Mo Bei and General Liu clashed, Yu Yan, Qing Feng, and Xiao Shan all ran over to watch the spectacle. Yu Rong didn't like this, so she didn't join in and instead rested in the carriage. Yu Jin watched for a short while before being called away to continue learning other things from Granny Liu.
When Liu Qingfeng saw Yu Yan again, he felt a little awkward. After all, he used to call her "sister," but now she had suddenly become his niece. Yu Yan, however, didn't seem to mind and called him "uncle" very affectionately. Qingfeng then thought of his second uncle's younger brother, who was younger than Yu Yan and about the same age as Yu Jin. He wondered if Yu Yan would be as comfortable calling that boy "uncle" as she was with him.
But that kid will probably be ecstatic; he's finally not the youngest in his family anymore.
Xiaoshan recently noticed Yujin's unusual behavior, so he pulled Yujin aside and asked, "Yujin, are you hiding something from me?"
Yu Jin told Xiao Shan without reservation, "It's nothing, it's just that my great-grandmother taught me some things in private, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can in my spare time."
Xiaoshan frowned, then asked, "What are you teaching?"
Yu Jin said, "I'll learn everything, like playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. I'll learn these with my older sisters, and they'll also teach me kung fu, pharmacology, light-body skills, martial arts, and so on. There's a lot to learn."
Xiao Shan frowned even more as he listened; it seemed that the Liu family was not as simple as it appeared.
Yu Jin looked at Xiao Shan and said, "Brother Xiao Shan, don't you like me learning these things?"
Xiaoshan shook his head and said, "It's always good to have more skills; it's always beneficial to learn more."
Because of his own life experiences, he has come to understand that learning more might be a lifesaver in critical moments. Naturally, he hopes that Yu Jin will live a peaceful and smooth life in the future, but if something really happens, he also hopes that she will be able to protect herself.
"Brother Xiaoshan, you seem to have something on your mind. Is something wrong?"
Xiaoshan nodded and said to Yujin, "Actually, there's something I've been keeping from you, but I figured you'd find out sooner or later anyway, so I didn't tell you first. I wanted to avoid you complaining later that I didn't tell you."
Yu Jin asked curiously, "What's going on? Why are you being so mysterious?"
"You already knew that I wasn't my mother's biological child, didn't you?"
Yu Jin nodded, and Xiao Shan wasn't surprised either. Both of her older sisters knew this; Yu Jin had secretly gotten information out of her second sister and knew the truth as well.
Xiaoshan continued, "My father told me that my biological father is in the capital, and I will be able to see him when I go back this time."
Yu Jin was delighted to hear this, and she said with a smile, "Then congratulations, Brother Xiao Shan."
Xiao Shan looked at Yu Jin, wanting to say that his biological father was the current emperor, but he didn't say it. This matter was of great importance, and no one except his father and Mo Bei knew about it.
But for some reason, he just didn't want to keep it from Yu Jin. The two had been together since birth, growing up together, and sharing everything. They would tell each other their thoughts.
So he stepped forward and hugged Yu Jin, whispering in her ear, "I'll tell you a secret, a secret you can't tell anyone else: my biological father is the current emperor."
"Ah~" Yu Jin was truly shocked this time, her mouth agape and her eyes wide.
Xiaoshan found her appearance adorable, patted her forehead, and said with a smile, "You have to keep this a secret!"
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