Zheng Fangyu's eyelids twitched; she felt there was something she hadn't expected.
“Originally, I wanted to wait until after the family reunion banquet to look for my husband, so that everyone would stop being curious about me and Tuantuan. But I didn’t expect…” Chen Zhixiu sighed, “In that case, please ask Madam Xiao for this favor. My husband and I are very loving. He promised me that if I became the top scholar in the imperial examination, he would definitely bring me to the capital and take good care of me.”
"I heard that Madam Xiao's husband was the top scholar in the imperial examination back then. My husband must have failed the exam, which is why he doesn't want to come home. Actually, I'm not sad that he failed. I just want my family to be happy together."
Upon hearing this, the eldest princess slowly said, "What if something happens to that man?"
Chen Zhixiu raised her head, a solemn expression on her face: "If my husband dies, I will remain chaste for him and raise Tuantuan to adulthood!"
The eldest princess sighed deeply: "It's truly a pity that you have such a loving heart."
Upon seeing this, Zheng Fangyu hurriedly said, "Princess, rest assured, I will definitely investigate. If it shares the same surname as my husband, he will surely remember it."
Chen Zhixiu smiled gently: "Thank you, Madam Xiao."
The atmosphere returned to normal, and everyone chatted while waiting for the auspicious time.
After Mu Rouzhu's outburst, everyone realized that the eldest daughter and granddaughter of the Bai family from the countryside were not to be trifled with.
Chen Lingfeng couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Brother, what does Aunt mean by this? Wasn't she divorced...?"
Chen Xingfeng made a shushing gesture, looked around, and seeing that no one was paying attention to them, he said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "If Xiao Guangyuan knew that Aunt was the eldest daughter of the Bai family and a princess personally appointed by the Emperor, he would only come over and would never mention the matter of divorcing his wife before."
"Auntie wants everyone to know how deep her affection is; she must have her own reasons."
Upon hearing this, Chen Lingfeng suddenly realized: "Brother, Aunt is clearly a country girl who hasn't studied much. How come she speaks in such a roundabout way after arriving in the capital? If you hadn't explained, I wouldn't have understood her at all."
"Sigh..." Chen Xingfeng sighed helplessly, "After all, this is the capital city. Compared to us, it's much harder for my aunt to gain a foothold in the capital, so she has no choice but to grow up!"
"My aunt is so pitiful." Chen Lingfeng gritted his teeth. "When we become the top scorers in the imperial examinations, we'll stand up for our aunt!"
Chen Xingfeng nodded vigorously, a serious look appearing in his eyes.
Bai Tuantuan, who had been listening intently, couldn't help but say, "My mother read storybooks all night yesterday."
Chen Lingfeng asked in confusion, "What storybook?"
"After being divorced, I turned the capital upside down."
Chen Xingfeng and Chen Lingfeng: ? ? ?
Bai Tuantuan smiled slyly. The storybook was secondary. These days, with her grandmother's guidance and her mother's death after all, it was just a matter of saying a few words and digging a few pits. What was so difficult about that?
"Madam, the auspicious time has arrived."
As Bai Mama's voice rang out, Yuan Chenchen nodded and led everyone out.
Not long after they stepped outside, they heard Du Chunhua's voice: "What? If you're jealous, just say so! Why isn't Xiu'er worthy of the title of Princess? Why can't Tuantuan be made a County Princess? Do you think you're the Emperor? Bah!"
"Let me tell you! Xiu'er is my sister, Du Chunhua's sister. If you bully her, you are bullying me! If I'm not satisfied, I'll have my Marquis report your master to the emperor! You just wait and see who the emperor will believe!"
"What? My lord is willing to be my backer? If you want a backer, go find your master! What are you doing here being sarcastic? Bah!"
"Aunt Chunhua!" Bai Tuantuan ran over with a big smile on her face. "Aunt Chunhua, is someone bullying you?"
Bai Tuantuan came to Du Chunhua's side and saw her standing with her hands on her hips, spitting at a dozen ladies and noblewomen. In other people's eyes, this would be shameful, but she felt extremely warm!
The chubby little hand took Du Chunhua's hand: "Aunt Chunhua, don't be angry, they're just jealous that Uncle treats you well!"
"Tuantuan." Du Chunhua saw Bai Tuantuan and realized her smile was genuine, which put her at ease. She was truly afraid that the girl had overheard something.
"Ladies and sisters," Bai Tuantuan said with a smile, "Whether you're a princess or a county princess, even if you say something sarcastic, the Emperor won't grant you any titles. But when you see my mother and me, even though you look down on our status, you still have to bow to us. Aren't you angry?"
"Pfft!" Du Chunhua laughed.
"Aunt Chunhua, the auspicious time has arrived, let's not play with them!" With that, Bai Tuantuan led Du Chunhua toward Chen Zhixiu.
These wealthy ladies were furious, but they had no choice but to swallow their anger.
Seeing this, Yuan Chenchen smiled and said, "These are just childish words, please don't take them seriously. Let's go to the front yard."
"Xingfeng, Lingfeng." Du Chunhua saw the two and hurriedly said, "You two go to the front yard. Nanxiao said he wants to introduce you to his classmates. Go on over there."
Chen Xingfeng and Chen Lingfeng exchanged a glance, thanked Du Chunhua, and left.
Watching the two children's retreating figures, Du Chunhua couldn't help but feel envious: "I have to say, your eldest aunt and second aunt have two good sons, unlike my son, tsk."
Du Chunhua shook her head, looking disgusted.
“Nan Xiao is smart and sensible, why do you dislike him?” Chen Zhixiu laughed. “You’re just never satisfied.”
Bai Tuantuan, however, sided with Du Chunhua: "My eldest and second eldest brothers are also smart and sensible. They can talk, praise me, and buy me delicious food, unlike Ning Nanxiao, who only knows how to complain about my weight!"
"Oh my! He even complained that you're fat?" Du Chunhua rolled up her sleeves. "Just wait, after the family reunion banquet, I'll teach him a lesson! Our Tuantuan is so cute, that Ning Nanxiao has no taste!"
"Yes! You have no taste!" Bai Tuantuan laughed, hugging Du Chunhua's arm and acting coquettishly for a while, which made Du Chunhua's heart melt completely. It's still better to have a daughter!
"The auspicious time has arrived!"
As soon as a voice rang out, everyone took their seats next to their husbands, fathers, or brothers.
Bai Tuantuan sat quietly next to Du Chunhua. When Ning Nanxiao came over, he was stunned for a while, but Chen Zhixiu pulled him over: "Tuantuan has coaxed your mother and taken your seat, so you can sit here with Aunt Xiu."
Ning Nanxiao looked up and met Bai Tuantuan's eyes, only to see her make a face at him. Her smug look made him chuckle: "Thank you, Aunt Xiu."
Chen Zhixiu smiled and placed the food beside him: "Eat more."
At this moment, Chen Luo and Bai Han, holding incense sticks, bowed three times to the sky before sitting down.
"Chen Xiaoran, Chen Yijun, and Chen Wenxiu of the Chen family have been adopted as Bai Han's adopted sons by the Bai family and included in the Bai family genealogy!"
Upon hearing this, even those who already knew the truth couldn't help but feel envious.
Being included in the family genealogy means that the three Chen brothers are now members of the Bai family!
"Bai Zeyi, Bai Yuanzhi, Bai Haotian, and Bai Hanri of the Bai family have been adopted as Chen Luo's adopted sons and included in the Chen family genealogy!"
"My God!" Everyone gasped. They only knew that Bai Han was going to adopt sons, but they didn't expect that the four young masters of the Bai family would also be adopted!
The Chen family is incredibly lucky! They raised the eldest daughter of the Bai family, and the whole family's fortunes have risen accordingly!
The three Chen brothers and the four Bai brothers knelt down at the same time and bowed!
"I bow to my godfather!"
The sound was deafening, echoing through the sky!
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