Qin didn't think much about it, nodded at Xu Qingyan, then turned around and gave Xu Lanzhou some instructions, which made Xu Qingyan very disappointed.
Xu Lanyin quickly stepped forward, pulled Xu Qingyan's sleeve and said, "Dad, take care of yourself. Don't worry about home. We are all looking forward to your return soon."
The family sent the father and son to the entrance of the alley and did not go home until they could no longer see their backs.
That day, neither Xu Lan nor her sisters went to the teahouse, so they asked the servants to take Min Jia and Chai Zixiao there.
Xu Lanyin stayed with Qin Shi the entire time, trying to comfort her. She told her that she, Xu Qingyan, and Zhao Wu had been planning that incident, and that they already had a few trump cards up their sleeves. Their family would definitely present themselves openly to the public...
Qin shook her head and sighed, "How could it be that easy? The Beiyang Princess's Mansion is well connected, and Wang Yi is such a person, how could he be willing to suffer such a loss?"
She was more afraid of Princess Beiyang and Wang Yi than she was of Chai Zhengguan and Old Shen.
It would be great if Xu Qingyan didn’t have such lofty ambitions, didn’t become an undercover agent, and instead retired back to his hometown at the age of forty!
If the children don’t have great prospects, it would be great if they could just live a stable life in Nanping County!
Although I am a little poor, I can live in peace and don’t have to worry about the unknown future...
From the next day on, Xu Lanyin took the children to the teahouse every day, where they would play all day and then take them back to Xu's house in the evening. Chai Jun also went there every day, making his presence felt in front of Chai Zixiao while keeping a distance.
They did this every day, and Chai Zixiao no longer felt as hostile towards Chai Jun and Cui Liu. On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, the father and son played several games of checkers together, which kept Chai Jun excited for a long time.
It was the tenth day of the sixth lunar month, and tomorrow, Minhu's father and daughter and Chai Jun were going back to the capital. According to the plan, Chai Jun would also take Chai Zixiao with him.
That day, Xu Lanyin and the children did not go to the teahouse. In the afternoon, Xu Lanyin took a break and talked to Chai Zixiao while holding his arms.
The point was that his great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother missed him so much that they fell ill. His mother, in particular, had been ill since giving birth to him, and was heartbroken and extremely weak when she lost him. He should go back to the capital with his father to visit those who missed him. Uncle Min and Sister Jia would accompany him. He could come back to visit Auntie when he missed her. Or maybe Auntie Xu would wait until she recovered, and then she could visit him in the capital...
That unique experience not only cultivated Chai Zixiao's sensitivity, but also made him mature earlier than his peers, knowing what to do best for himself. He had previously been extremely repulsive to Chai Jun because he considered him a scoundrel and feared he would be hurt if he left. Now, remembering some of the past, knowing that Chai Jun was his father, that so many relatives missed him, and most importantly, that Uncle Min and Sister Jia would accompany him, he agreed, even though he was reluctant.
However, there were some conditions attached. If he didn't like it there, he had to come back immediately, Sister Jia had to live with him, and Aunt Yue had to go with him.
He knew that his aunt had to serve Grandma Xu and his uncle had to go to school, so only Aunt Yue could accompany him. In his opinion, Aunt Yue was his aunt's biological sister, and if his biological sister was with him, his aunt would not forget him.
Xu Lanyin looked at this little elf and said, "Auntie agrees to the first one. You are always welcome to visit my home. I will ask them about the second and third ones."
Min Jia had no problem and agreed immediately.
Min Jia hadn't even wanted to go back to the capital before, but then she heard her father say that she was going back to the capital to clear her mother's name at home and let everyone in the family know that her mother was a good woman. This had always been her thought and wish, so she immediately agreed to go back to the capital.
Xu Lanyue didn't agree immediately, but asked, "If I go to stay with Xiao Xingxing for a while, can I still go back to my elder sister?"
Xu Lanyin smiled and said, "This is your home, of course you have to come back."
Xu Lanyue agreed. As soon as her father left, she began to think that going to the capital would allow her to see him and her grandfather, who had treated her so well. In her heart, she preferred living with her father. But she knew her father was busy and not often home, and that her eldest brother, who was often home, was not very close to her. So, it would be better to stay home and spend more time with her eldest sister, who loved her dearly.
Then he said, "Sister, the cakes and pear and osmanthus cakes made in our shop are delicious. Give me some and I will take them to Grandfather Zhou."
Xu Lanyin glanced at her and thought that this little girl was quite smart.
When Xu Qingyan went to the capital, he also brought twenty gift boxes of Xu's cakes, ten boxes for the Wuwang Mansion and ten boxes for the Taishi Mansion. The little girl gave another gift to show her own thoughts.
Xu Lanyin nodded and said, "Pear and osmanthus flowers are fragile and not suitable for carrying such a long distance. How about animal biscuits instead?"
She prepared ten gift boxes of Xu's pastries for the father and daughter from Fujian, and just moved two boxes over.
Xu Lanyue nodded in agreement.
With Xu Lanyue accompanying Chai Zixiao back home, Xu Lanyin felt more at ease. Though young, the child was bright and perceptive, and could read people's expressions. With her help, Chai Zixiao would be more receptive to her family and that home. Furthermore, the child lived in the Nanyang Princess's residence, giving Xu Qingyan ample reason to visit her there, perhaps even yielding unexpected results.
Xu Lanyin also instructed Xu Lanyue and Min Jia on some things, asking them what to say and how to say it to Chai Zixiao.
After convincing the children, Xu Lanyin packed Xu Lanyue's belongings and brought along many of the things she had given to Chai Zixiao, including clothes, shoes, snacks, various chess sets, toys, comic books, etc. She went to Min Mansion with Chai Zixiao, Min Jia, Xu Lanting, Xu Lanyue, and Zhao Wu, along with Huazi and Mazi.
Aunt Qian, who had been serving Chai Zixiao, would go with him to the capital and would be a servant in the Princess's mansion. Xu Lanyin had already handed over her slave contract to Chai Jun. Du Juan, the little girl who served Xu Lanyue, would also go with him.
Today Xu Lanyin will live in Minjia's yard with several children, and Zhao Wu will live in the outer yard.
Dinner was also served in this small courtyard. Before dinner, Min Hu, Chai Jun, and Zhao Wu all arrived.
After dinner, everyone went for a walk by the pond.
Only a last ray of afterglow remained in the sky, and dusk deepened, painting the earth with a layer of warm colors. The evening breeze blew away the heat of the day.
The children happily followed the dog and the pigeon and ran in front. Even the sad Chai Zixiao temporarily forgot his worries.
In the middle, Chai Jun was talking to Min Hu and Zhao Wu, and Xu Lanyin was following at the back.
After a moment, Minhu slowed down his pace. When Xu Lanyin came up, he whispered, "I'm going back this time to ask my father and grandmother to intervene and seek justice for Shishi. Not only will those who did the evil things be here, but my aunt will also be returning to the capital. Xiao Wenshi can't deny it."
Xu Lanyin had already heard Min Jia's story. She said, "May the spirit of the late Madam rest in peace." She looked at Min Jia, who was smiling brightly in front of her, and said, "Jia'er knows she needs to clear her mother's name. She's been particularly happy these past few days, and her disposition has become much more cheerful."
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