"Prime Minister, we've arrived." Ning Chengzhu waved to Bai Han. "See you tomorrow."
After getting off the carriage, Bai Han paused for a moment before saying, "Thank you, Lord Marquis."
Ning Chengzhu coughed twice; "It seems you've discovered it, Prime Minister."
Bai Han stroked his white beard, chuckled, and returned to the Bai family without saying much.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, he heard the children's laughter and chatter. Bai Han was filled with emotion and exclaimed, "The Bai family is finally lively again!"
"Indeed!" the steward said with a smile. "Ever since Miss and Young Miss returned, our manor has been so lively! And there are two young masters, both clever and kind-hearted, each one is absolutely wonderful!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Han laughed again. After arriving at the hall, he saw Bai Tuantuan running towards him: "Grandfather, Grandfather, after recognizing my family, do I have to meet the Emperor?"
Bai Han nodded: "Yes, Tuantuan, don't be afraid. Your grandfather and your uncles will be with you."
"I'm not afraid." Bai Tuantuan shook her head and revealed a bright smile.
An audience with the Emperor!
Isn't this the perfect time to apply eye drops?
[Don't try to outsmart the Emperor; you can't win.] The sound of a ladle being slapped came at just the right moment.
Bai Tuantuan raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"
"I'm serious," the spoon said impatiently. "Think about it, the Emperor ascended the throne after overcoming numerous obstacles. Do you think a little kid like you can outmaneuver the Emperor?"
"But why can the people in storybooks do that?"
[Tsk, that's just for three-year-olds. You're five already, you didn't fall for it, did you?]
Bai Tuantuan fell silent. Didn't the storybooks say that there was a protagonist's halo?
Don't be fooled by that protagonist's halo; it's all fake. They all achieved their success step by step through hard work, it's just that the stories don't mention it.
Bai Tuantuan opened her mouth, seemingly lost in thought.
Don't overthink it, you're still so young! Focus on mastering the skills first, then you'll be invincible! Understand?
Don't think you're amazing just because you know medicine, martial arts, and fortune-telling. You're not proficient in any of them, so you'll be easily defeated. You still need to work harder!
Bai Tuantuan's lips twitched: "Okay, okay."
As soon as he finished speaking, he severed the connection with the soup spoon.
She discovered this by accident.
Because the soup spoon was too verbose, she finally couldn't stand listening to it anymore, so she silently muttered to herself, "Block the soup spoon." And then, she really did block it.
Before we knew it, the day of the family reunion arrived.
The Bai family was bustling with activity, and high-ranking officials and nobles came with their wives and children.
"It's so lively!" Bai Tuantuan swallowed hard, feeling a little nervous as she listened to the chattering outside.
"Don't be afraid, young lady." Ruotang said while tidying up Bai Tuantuan's clothes. "You are the mistress and the county princess. No one dares to offend you."
Ruotang was Yuan Chenchen's head maid, and she was the most steady person, so she was given to Bai Tuantuan.
"Thank you, Sister Ruotang. Has my mother already left?" Bai Tuantuan took a deep breath. Although she had lived a second life, she had never seen such a scene in both of her lives. It would be a lie to say she wasn't nervous.
"Miss has already gone there, she's alright, Granny Bai is with her."
Granny Bai was a servant born into the Bai family. Because of her loyalty to her master, she was given the family name.
For a servant, this is the highest honor.
"Alright, young lady, let's go."
Ruotang, holding Bai Tuantuan's hand, saw the Chen Xingfeng and Chen Lingfeng brothers as soon as she stepped out of the courtyard.
The two brothers were clearly dressed up, and from a distance, they looked just like handsome young men.
"Both young masters are truly outstanding individuals," Ruotang couldn't help but exclaim.
Bai Tuantuan beamed with pride; "Yes! My brother is the best!"
"Tuantuan!" Chen Lingfeng jogged over, his eyes sparkling. "Let's hurry over, there are so many people here!"
The three of them went together, and the further they went, the more they could hear the conversation.
Each time she met someone, Ruotang would whisper their identity. Even Chen Xingfeng couldn't help but glance at Ruotang again; "So impressive..."
Ruotang smiled faintly: "This is what I should do. If I can't even recognize everyone in the capital, then I am not worthy of the title of head maid."
"As for Miss, the nanny will remind her, and with the Lady of the Marquis by her side, all masters can rest assured."
Bai Tuantuan nodded, and was about to say that she was going to find Chen Zhixiu when she saw several ladies walking over.
Who else could the person in the middle be but Zheng Fangyu?
"This must be the Princess of Changning, personally bestowed by the Emperor," Zheng Fangyu said with a smile. "She is indeed exquisitely beautiful. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was a young lady raised in the capital since childhood!"
Zheng Fangyu came today under the guise of making friends, so she naturally only praised Bai Tuantuan when she saw her.
A surge of rage welled up in Bai Tuantuan's eyes, but she kept suppressing it, trying her best to remain calm.
Ruotang whispered a few words of advice to Bai Tuantuan, who lowered her head and said, "Greetings, ladies."
Zheng Fangyu and the other two quickly stepped aside, clearly not daring to accept the courtesy.
"Madams, my matriarch is waiting for the young lady. Please forgive my rudeness," Ruotang said slowly, bowing slightly.
Zheng Fangyu smiled and said, "Don't mention it. Since the old lady is waiting, let's hurry over so as not to delay important matters."
Ruotang bowed again and left with her three children.
"Tuantuan, what's wrong?" Chen Xingfeng noticed that Bai Tuantuan was acting strangely.
Bai Tuantuan raised her head, the anger in her eyes slowly subsiding: "I don't like her."
The childlike tone of voice relieved Chen Xingfeng.
Ruotang, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth and said with a smile, "If the young lady doesn't like someone, just ignore him. That Madam Xiao is the legitimate daughter of a Grand Scholar. Although she has a noble status, she is flamboyant and domineering, and not many people like her."
"Mmm," Bai Tuantuan responded softly.
"Tuantuan!" Yuan Chenchen, who was talking with the ladies, saw the little figure outside and quickly called out, "Quick, come to Grandmother!"
Everyone looked over.
Bai Tuantuan also composed herself and looked up with a bright smile.
The weather is still a bit chilly, and Bai Tuantuan is wearing a bright red cotton coat.
A white fox fur wrapped around her neck, and her round face was hidden among the white fox fur, making her look especially soft and sweet.
Her fair face flushed red from walking, and her almond-shaped eyes sparkled.
"Xingfeng and Lingfeng, please sit down too." Yuan Chenchen smiled and touched the three children's faces. "It's a bit cold, quickly bring over the hot water bottles to warm them up."
Yuan Chenchen's face was full of loving kindness, and everyone understood what was going on, praising her one after another.
"What a lovely girl, so lovable," the lady sitting next to Yuan Chenchen said with a smile. "Your grandmother has been eagerly awaiting your return."
Bai Tuantuan looked up and saw a face that resembled Yuan Chenchen's. She knew that this was the current emperor's elder sister, the eldest princess of Yuande Kingdom.
Bai Tuantuan stood up and curtsied: "Tuantuan greets her great-aunt."
"Oh, what a clever girl!" The eldest princess couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Just as clever as your grandmother."
Yuan Chenchen smiled and introduced the others to Bai Tuantuan.
Bai Tuantuan called out to everyone and received quite a few good things, making her even happier.
"This is the child born to your lost daughter? Where is the father? Could it be that the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family has done something shameful?"
The sudden sound made everyone's hearts jump.
Bai Tuantuan looked up and saw a woman about the same age as her mother walk in, fanning herself with a round fan, and giving her a disdainful look; "Tsk, so fat, what man will want her in the future?"
"Look at me, I've become a bit more straightforward. I just say what I think. Please don't take offense, Madam Prime Minister."
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