“Alright, I won’t see you off then,” Zhang Xiantao smiled. “Once the mining team returns, we can go back to the capital. If you haven’t returned by then, our whole family will take a detour to Nanyang Prefecture to see you.”
"It's settled then." Xingxing finished speaking and got into the carriage. The coachman cracked his whip, and the carriage sped away.
They traveled by water for ten days and arrived at Nanyang Prefecture. This time, Zhu Qiuyu returned to Xianwu Island and did not come out, but her two senior sisters came along.
When Xingxing and the others returned to Meizhou Tower in the prefectural city, Li Quan and Zhong Daya were taken aback to see them.
Zhong Daya said repeatedly, "Why didn't you tell us you were coming back? You've been gone for so long, not even for the New Year. Everyone was so worried. You're finally back today. Come in quickly and sit in the private room upstairs. I'll go to the kitchen and get you some food and drinks."
“Yes, everyone must be exhausted after traveling for so many days. Let’s eat first, and then go back to rest,” Li Quan said repeatedly.
"No need, we ate on the boat and we're still full. You two don't need to bother. Let's go back to the house first and have a proper get-together tomorrow. I've already informed Guizhi and the others." Zhao Guihua waved her hand, indicating that she had no appetite. She was seasick and her stomach was upset. All she wanted to do now was go home and sleep.
"Auntie, Uncle, you're busy, don't worry about us. We just came to see you and let you know we're back. Now that you know we're back, let's go home first," Xingxing said with a carefree laugh.
Seeing that everyone looked tired, Zhong Daya and her husband didn't press them any further. However, after everyone had left the restaurant, Zhong Daya suddenly remembered something and chased after them.
"Guihua, I forgot to tell you, Ruru came over yesterday and is staying at your big house. I was wondering why that girl suddenly came over again. It turns out she knew you were coming back."
After speaking, he gave Zhou Sanfu a meaningful glance, his smile tinged with sarcasm.
Sanfu blushed deeply and quickly turned away from his aunt's beaming smile. He and Ruru were already engaged and hadn't seen each other for more than half a year. It was normal for Ruru to want to see him; it would be a disaster if she didn't.
"My future daughter-in-law is here! Hurry up, let's go back quickly. Ruru must be so bored at home alone!" Zhao Guihua's fatigue suddenly vanished, and she became energetic, walking with a brisk pace.
Watching the people hurriedly board the carriage, Xingxing clicked her tongue in amazement, "Brother Lin, my mother has forgotten her daughter now that she has a daughter-in-law. Look, she even left her daughter behind in order to go back to see her daughter-in-law."
As soon as Xingxing finished speaking, Zhao Guihua lifted the carriage curtain and waved vigorously at Xingxing, "Girl, come on up quickly, why are you still standing there?"
Well, as long as she still thinks about her daughter and hasn't forgotten about her, Xingxing feels a little comforted.
"Honey, that's your future sister-in-law. Don't be jealous of her. You'll be family from now on," Zhu Lin said with a gentle laugh, ruffling her hair.
"I wasn't jealous, I just made a comment." Xingxing stuck out her tongue, turned around and got into the carriage. As soon as she got in, Zhao Guihua grabbed her hands.
“Daughter, your third brother and Ruru have already arranged their marriage last year. This time, you can help your eldest brother find a gentle and virtuous girl to be your sister-in-law.”
"Okay, okay, I'll personally help my eldest brother choose a wife, and I'll also help my second, fourth, and fifth brothers find one. I'll definitely help them choose a good sister-in-law." Xingxing suddenly became excited; at this moment, she seemed to understand her mother's feelings.
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