Chai Zixiao opened his eyes, his gaze hazy and a little confused. He looked around and froze when he saw Chai Junshi. He couldn't help but call out, "Daddy."
Chai Jun finally waited for this long-awaited address, and was very excited. He replied, "Hey, my son recognized his father?"
As he said this, he was about to rush forward, but Xu Lanyin stopped him.
When Chai Zixiao saw Chai Jun coming to catch him, he was so scared that he threw himself into Xu Lanyin's arms and cried, "Auntie, I'm so scared, so scared."
Chai Jun was dejected, spreading his hands and said, "He has recognized me as his father, why is he still afraid of me?"
Xu Lanyin picked up Chai Zixiao and said to them, "Please go to the upper room to have some tea and rest first. I will talk to Xiao Xingxing later."
There were only two of them left in the room.
Xu Lanyin hugged Chai Zixiao tighter in her arms and said with a smile, "Do you remember that man is your father?"
Chai Zixiao's eyes were filled with confusion. He twisted his fingers and said, "It seems so, but it also seems not so. I don't know."
Xu Lanyin smiled and said, "Do you remember the other people on the boat just now?"
Chai Zixiao nodded.
Xu Lanyin continued, "Did the father and mother just now love Xiaoge'er very much? You and your family lived a very happy life together. But one day, when Xiaoge'er was watching monkeys on the street, he was abducted by Mother He and her son. They took him by car and then by boat. Later, Xiaoge'er was abducted by an old beggar to a beggar's den, and Xiaoge's suffering began..."
Those past events were so unforgettable that Chai Zixiao trembled all over when he thought of them. The vague memory of his happy life before made him yearn for it infinitely. Thinking about it, he was so happy that he didn't watch monkey shows or take a boat ride with his mother.
Xu Lanyin understood what he was saying. He wanted to say that before the accident, he lived a very happy life.
Xu Lanyin patted his back gently and continued, "After Xiao Ge'er was kidnapped by bad guys, your father and mother were very sad. Especially your great-grandmother and mother, they cried every day and even fell ill. Do you still remember that incident..."
Xu Lanyin recounted Chai Zixiao's past life in the mansion, describing it in great detail, including his wet nurse, He Mama, and his maid, Cui Liu. Chai Zixiao couldn't remember most of them, but there were a few he could still remember. Besides those few people, he also remembered the large lake he often visited, the swing in the courtyard, the peacocks in the garden...
Xu Lanyin only helped him recall the past and did not say a word to let him go with Chai Jun, which made him feel very relaxed.
The sun sets in the west, and the courtyard is filled with the afterglow of the sunset.
Xu Lanyin took Chai Zixiao's hand and walked out of the west wing and headed towards the upper room.
The door to the upper room was not closed. Hearing their footsteps, Chai Jun and the others looked outside.
Xu Lanyin smiled faintly and lowered her head to say something to Chai Zixiao. Chai Zixiao seemed a little reluctant, frowning and pouting.
After entering the house, Xu Lanyin pointed at Chai Jun and asked, "Who is he?"
Chai Zixiao stammered, "It's Daddy."
Chai Jun was overjoyed and agreed, "Hey, good son."
Chai Zixiao's lips curled up, and he hugged Xu Lanyin's legs and choked with sobs, "I don't want Daddy, and I don't want to go back to that big courtyard. I only want Auntie, Sister Jia, and Uncle. I want to live in Auntie's and Sister Jia's homes."
Seeing Chai Jun's renewed anxiety, Min Hu said, "Master Chai, Xiao Xingxing has made great progress. We must not push her too hard. More haste makes waste. Think of my Jia'er. How about this? Send someone back to the capital to ask for leave, and stay here to get acquainted with your young master. In ten days, I will have to return to the capital on official business to see the emperor, and I also have some personal matters that need urgent attention, so I will take Jia'er with me. By then, if Madam Xu's condition has stabilized, Miss Xu can go with us. If Madam Xu's condition has not yet recovered, at least Jia'er and I will be by her side. You and your young master will be more familiar with each other, and he won't be too averse to spending time with you."
Chai Jun thought about it and decided to do so.
Xu Lanyin thought the same thing. But she didn't want Chai Jun to develop feelings for Chai Zixiao at home, so she suggested going to the teahouse. The children had fun, and she also had some things to deal with.
After dinner, Chai Jun and Min Hu said goodbye, leaving Cui Liu behind. Chai Zixiao still felt a bit repulsed by her, so she just had to follow him from a distance.
After sending Min and Chai away, Zhao Wu took the children, Cui Liu, Liu Mama and other servants of the Min family to Zhao's house to play, and let Qin, who had been cooped up in the house for two days, come out for some fresh air.
Xu Lanyin didn't go with them, wanting to keep Qin company. She was troubled because with the two children at home, Qin had to pretend to be sick and stay at home.
It was not yet completely dark, but a few stars had already appeared in the sky. The sounds of children laughing and Hanako's cries came from next door.
The Xu family was unusually quiet. As Xu Lanyin walked out of the upper room with Qin's arm around her, Xu Qingyan came over and winked at her, meaning, "Let me do it."
Xu Lanyin had no choice but to let go. She thought to herself, I can't even finish the whole circle with you and will have to go back to the house.
Xu Qingyan walked side by side with Qin Shi, whispering about Qin Che, "Lord Qin told Lord Chai a lot of stories about cousin Qingyan. He was angry that Chai Zhengguan betrothed her to the notorious Wang Yi just to get a dowry, which made her unable to live... I think he has a very good character and he really loves you. Let's observe and wait until the time is right. Sister Yan can get acquainted with him. It will also be a relative for you. I feel bad for you staying at home all day."
Qin's eyes were red with excitement. Although Qin Che and she were cousins, they had been like real siblings when they were little. She murmured, "Will there ever be a day when my cousin and I can recognize each other?"
Xu Qingyan stood down and looked at her and said, "Of course. Brother Qin dared to openly scold Wang Yi and Chai Zhengguan, which shows that he is a man of integrity, not afraid of power, and values ​​friendship and loyalty..."
Qin added, "My cousin is like that. He looks like my grandfather and uncle."
Xu Qingyan nodded in agreement, "During my conversation with Lord Qin, we also talked about both sides' parents. My uncle is indeed that kind of person..."
The two walked around the main courtyard and then went to the backyard.
Xu Lanyin, sitting by the window, burst out laughing. She wondered what Old Demon Xu had said that had made Qin so willing to listen, willing to put aside her grudges and walk with him. Xu Lanyin still hoped that Xu Qingyan could make Qin truly accept him through his own efforts. With all the resentment hidden in her heart, Qin was the one who suffered the most.
At the beginning of the Xu hour, the children came back, washed up and went to bed to rest.
At night, Xu Lanyin was sleeping soundly when she heard the sound of window paper. She quickly got up and saw Zhao Wu standing outside the window. Zhao Wu pointed at his house, meaning to go to his house.
Xu Lanyin was about to nod when she heard a light cough and saw half of Xu Qingyan's face visible through a small window in the main room. Under the starlight, that half of his face was particularly dark.
Zhao Wu was so frightened that he quickly bowed to him, jumped onto the roof and ran away.
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