Peng Dalang looked at his obviously absent-minded younger brother and wondered. This kid was only able to get angry at Huo Yanyu, but he was very carefree about other things. He just got off Uncle Gu's car. What happened?
Peng Erlang shrugged and said, "If even you, my own brother, don't know, then I, your cousin, certainly can't know."
Lu Zheng smiled as he watched the two brothers speaking in riddles. He had already heard Xin Xin mention it before. That brat Peng Silang deserved it!
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As evening approached, the group found a sand cave and stopped to rest. Gu Xin and the other girls ran to find Cai Xiaolian and talked to her.
Because of the large temperature difference between day and night, Cai Xiaolian was listless throughout the journey, and the girls would spend time chatting with her every day.
"Second Aunt looks quite well today," Huo Yanyu said with a smile, noticing Cai Xiaolian's unusual demeanor.
"Thinking about getting home soon naturally puts me in a better mood. Besides, we've been gone for almost half a month, and I've gotten used to it," Cai Xiaolian replied.
"Yes, we're almost home. I really miss home!" Gu Xin chimed in.
"Oh dear, Sister Hui, look! That brat Peng Silang got scolded by Hanhan today, and he's still not over it! It's hilarious!" Princess Jinghe mentioned Peng Silang very naturally.
Huo Yanyu looked over, wanting to explain, but He Sanniang beat her to it.
“Last year, the First Madam found a girl for the Fourth Prince. I think she was from Linzhou Prefecture. Second Aunt, is that true?” He San Niang took over the conversation and then turned the conversation to Cai Xiaolian.
“I heard Madam mention it. She said that Si Lang has been mischievous since childhood and is not as steady as A Ze. Ordinary people can't control him. It just so happens that Nanjiang has now become Linzhou Prefecture, and the girls in Nanjiang are all quite feisty. So Madam has found someone who suits her. Last year, when Xin Xin was not here, I was thinking about Xin Xin and didn't ask too many questions!” Cai Xiaolian patted Gu Xin's head.
"Mother!" Gu Xin hugged Cai Xiaolian's arm and rested her head on her shoulder.
“I know, I know, I’ve heard my mother mention it.” Gu Si suddenly said, “My mother whispered that no matter how capable the eldest madam finds her youngest daughter-in-law, she won’t be as capable as my older sister. My mother said that the girl from Linzhou is considered to be one of the better ones there, with a lot of land and no brothers. But my mother also said that my father can earn more land for my older sister, so we are not afraid of comparison.”
“I’ve heard my sister-in-law mention this before.” Cai Xiaolian glanced at Huo Yanyu without making it obvious, and continued, “She said that once Xinxin comes home, she will take Silang to Linzhou. As long as the young lady doesn’t mind Silang, the matter will be settled. Last year, because of Xinxin, I didn’t pay attention, but this year when I go back, I have to accompany the eldest madam to see that young lady.”
"Silly girl, are you happy?" Gu Yingxue asked with a smile, linking arms with Huo Yanyu.
Everyone looked at Huo Yanyu; this girl's reaction was truly different from what they had imagined!
"I'm so happy!" Huo Yanyu snapped out of her daze and said naturally, "The girls in Linzhou Prefecture are all fierce. If Peng Silang ever messes with me again, I'll tell his wife and beat him to a pulp! Humph!"
At first, his expression was natural, but the last hum came across as somewhat sad.
But her reaction was completely unexpected. Everyone couldn't help but wonder if their analysis was wrong. Was Peng Silang just a lovesick fool? Did the fool have no feelings for Peng Silang? The way she seemed to be hoping he would be beaten by his wife didn't seem like she had any feelings for him at all!
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