Xu Zhi, holding Zheng Yuanyuan's hand, walked towards the carriage that was already waiting at the dock, saying, "That's just Wang Mama being modest. You were much more capable than I was at your age. Alright, let's not talk about that for now. I'm passing by Mingwan's estate, so I'll go visit her first, have lunch, and then return to the capital. Are you coming back to the capital with me, or will you stay at the estate?"
Zheng Yuanyuan linked arms with Xu Zhi, rested her head on Xu Zhi's shoulder, and said, "Of course I'll go with you, sister-in-law. Wherever you go, I'll go with you."
Xu Zhi looked at her somewhat shameless sister-in-law and smiled helplessly. After the smile, she felt a little sad. This girl lost her mother when she was young. When she wanted to act cute as a child, she didn't know who to turn to. It was only in the last few years, when she spent more time with Xu Zhi, that she would act cute with her, laughing and joking with her.
When they arrived at Shen Mingwan's estate, Shen Mingwan had already prepared lunch and was waiting for Xu Zhi to start the meal. The three of them hadn't eaten together for a long time, and the meal lasted for more than an hour. Xu Zhi saw that it was getting late and said to Shen Mingwan, "Sister Mingwan, I'm going home first. We can sit down and talk slowly after I've sorted out what I'm doing."
Shen Mingwan had a lot to say to Xu Zhi, but she also knew that it wasn't easy for Xu Zhi to come back, and that many elders at home were looking forward to her return. So she personally saw Xu Zhi off outside the manor and watched the carriage drive away before returning home.
Zheng Yuanyuan and Xu Zhi sat in one carriage, while Bai Ying and Zheng Yuanyuan's personal maid sat in the carriage behind. The group headed towards the capital in a grand procession. When they arrived at Shili Post Station in the capital, the caravan stopped for a short while. Xu Zhi got off the carriage and stood in the roadside pavilion, looking at the exquisite surroundings. There were many carriages parked at Shili Post Station. This was the only way in and out of the capital. Many people were seeing each other off here, or stopping here after leaving the capital. Looking at the bustling scene, Xu Zhi felt a sense of unreality. Neither Miaozhou nor Lüzhou had ever seen such prosperity.
From a distance, Xu Zhi saw Zheng Yuanyuan standing and talking with a tall man. They were too far apart to see each other's expressions clearly, but Xu Zhi could feel the warm atmosphere between them. This kind of atmosphere could not be cultivated if they didn't meet and talk like this often. Xu Zhi's heart sank.
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