"We've arrived." As Chen Yijun's voice rang out, Xiao Tuantuan also came to her senses and cautiously looked at Chen Zhixiu, "Mother, let's get off the bus."
Chen Zhixiu forced a smile and looked at Xiao Tuantuan with affection: "Okay, from now on, Mother will cook delicious food for Tuantuan and send it to the school every day."
"Really? Thank you, Mother!"
Xiao Tuantuan asked softly, "Mother, don't be sad anymore, okay?"
Chen Zhixiu's heart softened, and she sighed softly, "Alright, let's live a good life together from now on."
"And my maternal grandparents, uncles, aunts, and brothers!" Xiao Tuantuan counted on her fingers, not wanting to miss a single one.
Chen Zhixiu laughed out loud, and in an instant, the gloom in her heart vanished...
"What are you laughing at?" Chen Wenxiu lifted the curtain. "Come down and take a look at the new house."
Chen Zhixiu responded, got off the carriage, and then carried Xiao Tuantuan down with her.
Both courtyards are three-section courtyards, connected in the middle, making it very convenient to move between them.
Chen Yijun had already arranged for someone to prepare the daily necessities.
Both the bedding and the kettle were new.
This time, Xiao Tuantuan also had her own room. Looking at the obviously carefully decorated young lady's boudoir, it would be a lie to say she wasn't moved.
"How is it? Does Tuantuan like it?" Chen Yijun said with a smile. "I saw that the other girls really liked these calligraphy, paintings, vases and such, so I saved a set for you. If you don't like them, we'll have your mother take you to buy some more when you have a day off, and we'll put it on your uncle's tab!"
"You're quite the schemer!" Chen Xiaoran glared at Chen Yijun, then turned to Chen Zhixiu and said, "Xiu'er, you can stay here for now. If you need anything, just buy it."
Chen Zhixiu said softly, "It's already very good."
It's so much better than being in the Xiao family.
After talking for a while, everyone returned to their rooms to rest.
Although it was the height of summer, Xiao Tuantuan didn't feel hot because there were two large basins of ice in her room!
To save ice, Chen Zhixiu decided to sleep in the same room as Xiao Tuantuan.
Today has been a very eventful day, and everyone is feeling sleepy as soon as they relax.
Not long after Xiao Tuantuan closed her eyes, she was summoned into the space by Tangshao.
"How could this be?" Xiao Tuantuan exclaimed in surprise. The space was no longer a vast expanse of white; on the contrary, another spatial dimension had been opened up.
That's not the most surprising thing. What's even more unexpected is that a pool of water appeared in the space, filled with mist, like a fairyland.
"You can take a bath here, you can put your things here, you can..." As the childish voice rang out, Xiao Tuantuan's eyes widened.
"Where did you come from?"
Looking at the three-year-old baby, naked except for a straw around the waist to cover the private parts.
【I'm a soup spoon! Dumb!】
"Cough cough! Cough cough cough!" Xiao Tuantuan choked on her own saliva.
"Alright, I called you in here so you could experience the changes. Now go and rest."
Xiao Tuantuan blinked and walked to the so-called hot spring: "What is this?"
[This "miracle water" can be used for bathing or for consumption; you can also bathe first and then consume it.]
The spoon shook its head, explaining on behalf of Xiao Tuantuan.
Xiao Tuantuan: ? ? ?
"Why can't I eat first and then take a bath?" Xiao Tuantuan was speechless. "You can't eat the water I used to wash my feet?"
【It's not like I haven't eaten it before...】
The spoon muttered something.
"What?"
Xiao Tuantuan looked at the soup spoon with a puzzled expression, and before she could ask anything, the soup spoon was pushed away.
If there's a ladle, there should also be a pot.
As Xiao Tuantuan pondered this, she drifted off to sleep.
Inside the space, Tangshao sat by the hot spring, resting his chin on his hands, and sighed, "I'm already out, but you'll have to wait a while, big brother!"
The following day, Xiao Tuantuan went to the academy with Chen Xingfeng and Chen Lingfeng.
On the way, Xiao Tuantuan looked at Chen Xiaoran and slowly said, "Uncle, have you found Li Fan and that big black mole?"
Chen Xiaoran looked at Xiao Tuantuan in surprise, but didn't hide anything from her: "We've found a trail, so what?"
"Just keep an eye on them, okay? Don't do anything, okay?" Xiao Tuantuan pursed her lips and said slowly, "If something happens to them, Xiao Guangyuan will definitely notice and send others over. The enemy is in the dark while we are in the light. It's better to keep an eye on Li Fan and Da Heizhi."
"That's right." Chen Xiaoran's eyes were full of admiration. "Your eldest uncle thinks the same way as Tuantuan."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Tuantuan looked enlightened, then blushed and said, "I'm sorry, Uncle Tuantuan was too arrogant. What Tuantuan could think of, Uncle Tuantuan could also think of."
Chen Xiaoran laughed, then sighed, "Uncle knows that Tuantuan is scared and nervous, so she wants to tell Uncle everything she's thinking."
Xiao Tuantuan nodded, her eyebrows curving into a smile, and whispered, "Uncle, Tuantuan is just afraid that Dad will hurt Mom and you again."
"Uncle knows, don't be afraid, just focus on your studies."
They arrived at the school quickly. As soon as they got off the carriage, they saw Ning Nanxiao leaning against the threshold.
"Tsk, so you guys actually know how to come back?"
The low voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction.
Chen Xingfeng and Chen Lingfeng exchanged a glance. Chen Lingfeng twitched the corner of his mouth and sighed, "It's a long story."
Ning Nanxiao's delicate features were filled with doubt, and his cool eyebrows were slightly raised: "Speak, I have plenty of time."
Xiao Tuantuan rolled her eyes: "Our family's affairs are none of your business."
Ning Nanxiao frowned slightly: "Could it be about Wang Fugui? Do you know how Wang Fugui died?"
All three of them froze.
"What do you mean by that?" Xiao Tuantuan tilted her head, feigning confusion as she asked, "How could Wang Fugui be dead?"
Ning Nanxiao glanced at Xiao Tuantuan indifferently: "Wang Fugui died by the river, his face was unrecognizable, and his death was extremely gruesome. I heard that the county magistrate has already asked the prefect for his decree, and he will not give up until the murderer is found. Today, the people from the yamen have come to the academy and specifically asked for your names."
"What do you want with us? Do you suspect us?" Chen Xingfeng frowned.
“After all, you had a quarrel with Wang Fugui before.” Ning Nanxiao lowered his arms from his chest and said slowly, “I have delivered the message, I’m leaving now.”
Watching Ning Nanxiao's retreating figure, Chen Lingfeng was taken aback: "Did he come here specifically to tip us off?"
"Mm." Chen Xingfeng nodded.
Xiao Tuantuan was puzzled. Was he really that kind?
The three entered the school and, sure enough, saw many yamen runners questioning students.
Upon seeing Xiao Tuantuan and her two companions, the constables surrounded them.
"You must be Chen Xingfeng, Chen Lingfeng, and Xiao Tuantuan, right? The county magistrate has ordered that you be taken to the yamen."
Chen Xingfeng and Chen Lingfeng stepped forward, shielding Xiao Tuantuan behind them: "My sister is only five years old and doesn't understand anything. If she has any questions, we'll go ask her."
The yamen runner frowned deeply: "The county magistrate has ordered Xiao Tuantuan to go!"
"Tsk, did you consult Dean Hu before arresting people at Fenghua Academy?" Ning Nanxiao's voice rang out. Dressed in a brocade robe, he pushed open the yamen door, his eyes filled with coldness. "Even the prefect has to consult Dean Hu before arresting people. What is a small county town?"
"How dare you!" A yamen runner suddenly drew his sword. "How dare you disrespect the county magistrate!"
Chen Xingfeng and Chen Lingfeng gasped and quickly stepped forward: "Do you want to make a move at the academy?"
Ning Nanxiao raised an eyebrow: "Contempt? Is he worthy of my contempt?"
Such arrogant words enraged the constables even more: "Seize them! Seize them all! Throw them into jail!"
“He’s the one who disrespects the county magistrate, but my two brothers don’t. If you want to take him down, then take him down,” Xiao Tuantuan suddenly spoke up, blinking her almond-shaped eyes innocently.
Ning Nanxiao was stunned, then glared at Xiao Tuantuan: "You little ingrate!"
Xiao Tuantuan shrugged, looking utterly innocent: "There's nothing I can do. You're General Bai's relative, so you won't be wronged no matter what. But my brothers are just commoners. Although General Bai praised my brothers, it has nothing to do with him, right?"
General Bai?
The constables exchanged glances and fell silent.
Ning Nanxiao scoffed inwardly. She knew that every word this girl said was loaded with meaning.
Tsk tsk tsk.
This girl is a perfect example of someone who pretends to be weak to outsmart others!
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