It is still three days' journey from here to Daohua Village in Qingxi County. It is neither far nor near. Because it rained heavily and was foggy this morning, we are not in a hurry.
In the carriage, a girl was looking at the scenery outside the window with her chin in her hand. The girl was about nine years old, and it was not difficult to tell from her young face what color she would be when she grew up.
I looked up casually and saw the familiar figure by the window, "Stop the car!"
"Miss, what's wrong?"
Seeing her about to get off the carriage, the head maid Yingxiang immediately supported her arm and said, "Miss, if you have anything, I will go buy it. It's raining outside."
"It's okay, get me an umbrella, I want to go down."
Seeing that she was determined, Yingxiang picked up the oil-paper umbrella beside her and said, "Then I will accompany you down."
Although the carriage was not going fast, Lu Nian still walked back a little. Before reaching the inn, he looked at the person he had just seen from a distance.
She blinked to make sure she was not mistaken, a surprised smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she walked to the eaves opposite.
Chen Li didn't pay attention at first, but when she came back to her senses, she saw the little girl standing under the eaves opposite.
She waved at him, completely different from her dignified and steady appearance just now.
"Anian?"
Lu Nian smiled and called out, "Sister Ali, long time no see!"
It was raining outside, and it was difficult to communicate because they were so far away. Chen Li waved and motioned her to come up.
"Sister Ali, why are you here?"
Lu Nian ran up holding up the hem of her skirt, and waited until the door was closed before throwing herself into Chen Li's arms.
Yingxiang only glanced at Chen Li when she first entered the door, and kept her head down at other times. She knew Miss Shen, who was the savior of the eldest young master and the young lady.
The lady is always happy every time she mentions Miss Shen, which shows that she really likes Miss Shen.
Chen Li touched her little head. Compared to more than two years ago, this girl has not only grown taller, but her temperament has also become much more lively.
"I came back from the capital. It was raining continuously in the south of my home. The rain was a bit heavy this morning, so I didn't rush back."
"North, Sister Ali, is it true in the capital, as the gentleman said, that it snows in winter and can last for a long time?"
"Not entirely. It depends on where you come from."
Lu Nian nodded: "I also want to walk around, but my brother won't allow it."
"You are still young now. When you grow up, you can go wherever you want."
Lu Nian showed an expression of disbelief on his face. "Sister Ali, that's what my brother said, but can I really do it? I've seen many sisters who, after growing up, married and raised children, spending their entire lives trapped in the inner courtyard. I don't know if I'll be like them in the future."
It seems that people also have troubles when they grow up.
"Anian, why do you think so? If you don't want to, your brother won't force you."
Lu Nian nodded: "That's right, at most I can stay for two more years. However, my brother told me to pick someone I like and recruit him as my son-in-law."
Chen Li laughed. The idea of the brother and sister was quite avant-garde. "Isn't that great?"
"Yeah, Sister Ali, when you go back one day, I know there's a really delicious restaurant here. Let's go out for lunch at noon. Don't invite my brother, just the two of us."
"Okay, by the way, what is your brother doing?"
Chen Li asked about Lu Jing calmly. It had been more than two months since they last saw each other, and she didn't know if he was still being hunted.
"My brother is fine. He's very busy all day, running around everywhere. I asked him to take me with him, but he refused."
While Lu Nian was talking, Chen Li kept looking at her, paying attention to the subtle expressions on her face. She felt relieved that there was nothing unusual recently. It seemed that Lu Jing had escaped from the people who were chasing him.
"Won't your brother be worried if you don't go back at noon?"
Lu Nian lowered his head and pouted, "I told him I was out buying jewelry, and he scolded me."
From a man's perspective, this is indeed the case. They cannot understand why women would not stay at home on rainy days but go out to buy jewelry.
However, it doesn't look like this little girl is short of jewelry. She's probably just bored at home and wants to go out and get some fresh air.
"Then don't call him. Let him eat alone."
Lu Nian looked up and smiled, "Sister Ali, forget it. I thought about it and decided to call my brother. He deserves a good sister like me!"
It seems that the brother has some other feelings for Sister Ali. As a younger sister, she takes the initiative to give him a chance. It depends on him whether he can hold on to it.
It would be great if Sister Ali could become my sister-in-law. Even if not, it doesn’t matter, Sister Ali is still Sister Ali.
Chen Li also laughed. As expected, she was still a child and did things according to her heart.
"As you wish."
"Yingxiang," Lu Nian said, looking at the maid standing beside him, "Go down and tell someone to inform my brother. Don't mention Sister Ali. Just go to the restaurant where we often eat. Tell him to come."
"Yes, miss."
"Squeak~"
"Sister Ali, how did you manage to wear men's clothes so that they look real?"
As soon as Yingxiang left, she couldn't wait to ask Chenli.
Chen Li looked at her, her eyes narrowed slightly, "You don't want to wear men's clothes and go out often after learning, do you?"
Lu Nian nodded, his eyes full of sincerity, "Yes, yes, Sister Ali, can you teach me?"
Chen Li suddenly felt a headache. This poor kid didn't have any martial arts skills at all. Even if he did, they were just some poor skills. Wearing men's clothes to go out and play didn't mean there was no danger.
"No, Anian, I wear men's clothes to go out and do things, not for fun. Also, if you go out wearing men's clothes and something happens, will you be able to protect yourself?"
When she asked this, Lu Nian instantly wilted, "Okay, then I won't learn it."
Chen Li nodded with satisfaction. The child is still young, and she will listen to what she should be taught. If she doesn't listen, then it will be a headache for her parents.
"Master."
In the study, Lu Jing, who was checking the account book, heard someone calling him. Without even looking up, he said, "Come in."
"What's up?"
The servant bowed his head and said respectfully, "Master, the young lady has gone out and sent a message back saying that she will not be back for lunch and will be eating at Dingfulou. She also asked you to come over."
Lu Jing paused turning the pages. "Why do you have to go?" What was this girl up to?
"Okay, I understand. Call me when the time comes."
"yes."
Lu Jing loves his only sister very much, but he doesn't spoil her. As long as she doesn't do anything wrong, he, as her brother, will try his best to satisfy her wishes.
Before, A Nian was always well-behaved, but as he grew older in the past two years, he became a little naughty. However, he was very happy to see this.
He didn't want his sister to be like his mother, following the rules and adhering to the three obediences and four virtues all her life. He felt that such a life was extremely boring, and he didn't want his sister to follow in his mother's footsteps.
In the future, he will find a husband for An Nian and keep him under his own supervision so that no one can bully her.
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