Feng Yun raised her head, tears welling in her eyes, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "Auntie, you're leaving. We'll miss you. Please take care of yourself and come back to visit often."
Jiang Huaiyu looked at Feng Yun, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She gently stroked Feng Yun's head and said with a smile, "Good children, your aunt will miss you. You must be good and listen to your sister-in-law, study hard, and become useful people in the future."
Huiyi was already sobbing uncontrollably. She clutched Jiang Huaiyu's clothes tightly and said, sobbing, "Auntie, I don't want you to leave. I'm afraid of losing you." As she spoke, she burst into tears.
Seeing this, Madam Yang felt a pang of sadness. She gently patted Huiyi's shoulder and softly comforted her, "Yi'er, don't cry. Your aunt is only leaving for a while; she will come back. We must be strong and not let your aunt worry."
A hint of relief flashed in Jiang Huaiyu's eyes. She patted Huiyi's head and said with a smile, "Yi'er, you must remember that there will always be partings in life. We must learn to face them in order to grow. Auntie hopes that you can all become responsible and loving people."
Feng Yun wiped away her tears and said firmly, "Auntie, we will remember your teachings and will definitely grow up well. Don't worry!"
Seeing this scene, Madam Yang was filled with emotion.
Jiang Huaiyu had a profound influence on the two children. She couldn't help but say to Jiang Huaiyu, "Sister, you have been very good to our family. We will always remember you."
Jiang Huaiyu smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, I know you are all kind people, and I am so glad to have met you. These days are the most beautiful memories of my life."
Time seemed to stand still at that moment, and the atmosphere in the room became heavy and touching. Jiang Huaiyu's farewell to the Yang family was like a heart-wrenching parting.
Huiyi remained silent for a moment before slowly nodding, her tone tinged with regret: "I realize my mistake."
"In that case, you should tell your aunt."
Huiyi turned her head, her gaze softening as she looked at Jiang Huaiyu, and said softly, "Auntie, rather than me becoming your family, I would much rather you have a happy and carefree life."
Jiang Huaiyu felt a pang of sorrow in her heart, and tears welled up in her eyes. She blinked, trying hard to force the tears back into her eyes.
She gently pulled the two children in front of her and, as always, patted their heads.
"You are all such sensible children."
Madam Yang's handkerchief was already soaked with tears, and she was wiping them away with her sleeve. She cleared her throat and slowly said, "Fengyun, Huiyi, kneel down."
The two children knelt obediently in front of Jiang Huaiyu.
Yang said firmly, "You know in your hearts how much your aunt cares for you. Moreover, she even sacrificed her own child to protect you. You must always remember these kindnesses, understand?"
"We will remember this forever!" the two children replied with tears in their eyes.
Jiang Huaiyu helped the brother and sister up, then turned to Yang Shi and said softly, "It's late, I should take my leave."
Although reluctant to part with her, Yang could only say, "I'll see you off."
As they walked outside, Yingxiang and Deng Shen had already neatly packed their luggage and loaded it onto the carriage. Before boarding, Jiang Huaiyu looked back at the courtyard one last time.
She remembered that at this time last year, she had just stepped into the Bai family's gate.
In the blink of an eye, it's time to leave this familiar place again.
She only glanced at it briefly before looking away. Just as she was about to get into the car, Aunt Liao and Feiyue rushed over. "Young lady, you must take good care of yourself!"
Jiang Huaiyu smiled and nodded, "Aunt Liao, you were chosen by me to come to the Bai family. I have already given your indentures to Sister Cuiying. She is kind and generous and will definitely treat you well."
As soon as she finished speaking, she got into the carriage.
Deng Shen cracked his whip, and the carriage slowly started moving. Yang Shi, along with the two children, accompanied them for a while until the carriage disappeared from sight before returning home.
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The next morning.
Jiang Huaiyu arrived at the private school early in the morning. When Tu Wenying saw her, she was slightly taken aback at first, and then excitedly exclaimed, "Sister Jiang, you're finally back?"
"How could I dare ignore the urging in Butcher's letter?"
Tu Wenying grumbled in dissatisfaction, "I did that because I cared about you. There was never a hint of urging in the letter?"
Jiang Huaiyu smiled and said, "Then I thank Miss Tu for her concern."
Students arrived at the private school one after another, and greeted Jiang Huaiyu with smiles as she returned.
It was still early before class started, so Tu Wenying gracefully sat down next to Jiang Huaiyu and asked softly, "You've been away in the capital for so long, have you taken care of everything at home?"
Jiang Huaiyu nodded slightly, his tone heavy: "It's a long story, but the matter has been largely settled."
Tu Wenying smiled gently and said, "I heard from my grandfather that your family's top scholar was personally appointed as the Director of Studies by the Emperor. This is an unprecedented honor since the founding of the country, which shows how much the Emperor values Bai Yujing. If your family needs any assistance, why not ask him for help? After all, as a son-in-law, it is his duty to share the burdens of his wife's family, isn't it?"
Jiang Huaiyu seemed a little embarrassed, and simply nodded slightly, giving a vague response.
Fortunately, Tu Wenying did not delve further into the topic, but instead turned to the main business.
“Sister Jiang, your return is perfectly timed. The construction of the academy has been completed. The village chief of Fushun Town recently visited to inquire about the exact date of your return. Once you arrive, we can begin preparations for the academy's opening ceremony.”
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