"Zhaozhao? Why do you look so absent-minded?" Xu Yunrong couldn't help but raise her voice.
Meng Zhao was pulled back to reality by Xu Yunrong's voice and quickly forced a smile, "Oh, right, Mother is right."
Xu Yunrong nodded, and was about to say something more when she suddenly noticed that there was a gap in Meng Zhao's hair. "Hey, Zhao Zhao, I remember you wore a jade hairpin when you went out. Why is it gone now?"
Meng Zhao's heart tightened, but she pretended to be calm and said casually, "Ah, Mother, you must be mistaken. I didn't bring the jade hairpin when I went out."
Xu Yunrong paused for a moment, somewhat uncertain, "Huh? Did I remember wrong?"
Meng Zhao quickly interrupted her, saying firmly, "Yes, you're mistaken. I didn't wear that hairpin at all today." After saying that, she quickened her pace and walked home, afraid that Xu Yunrong would ask any more questions.
Her pace quickened, but her mind was in turmoil. That damned Shen Qinghe, he really knew how to pick things. Because she was worried about them getting bumped or damaged, she rarely bought expensive jewelry. A few days ago, when she went to choose a birthday gift for Xu Yunrong, she took a liking to that hairpin at first sight. She bought it and hadn't even worn it a few times before he took it away.
Meng Zhao was both angry and annoyed, especially when she thought of Shen Qinghe tucking the hairpin to his heart. She was so angry that she wanted to bite him. She should have chased after him and snatched it back. Otherwise, she would get angry every time she thought about it.
The Shen family had only been gone a few days when Meng Zhao was about to set off again. Xu Yunrong held her hand reluctantly, and Meng Zhao gently comforted her, "Don't worry, Mother. Hongnong County isn't far from here. I'll definitely come back before the New Year to celebrate the New Year with you and Father."
Meng Dashan's tone carried a hint of worry: "Daughter, why don't I go with you? In case anything happens on the way, I can help."
"No need, Father. There's a lot going on at the end of the year, and I'm afraid I won't be able to manage Mother all by herself. You should stay home and help Mother with some things. Besides, with Huang Cui and Yin Chun around, nothing will go wrong."
Meng Dashan turned to look at Huang Cui and Yin Chun standing to the side. The two were tall, almost as tall as him. Most men would probably have to give them a wide berth. So he nodded helplessly and said, "Alright then, be careful on your journey. If anything happens, be sure to send a message back immediately."
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