The little dumpling reached out and hugged the ball.
After not seeing its little owner for a few days, Qiuqiu kept wagging its tail at the little dumpling and barking excitedly.
The little dumpling's neck was being rubbed by the ball, making her giggle nonstop.
Mu Jinchen remembered that on the day the little dumpling saved him, it was holding this little white dog in its arms.
"Does Little Dumpling like this puppy?" Mu Jinxuan asked.
The little dumpling nodded. "Third brother, his name is Qiuqiu, and he's my friend."
"Then let's take Qiuqiu home with us."
Mu Jinxuan could tell that the little dumpling really liked the ball.
Mu Jinxuan thought the little dumpling would agree immediately, but to her surprise, she said, "Let me ask Qiuqiu first."
"Qiuqiu, would you like to come with me to our home in Beijing?"
Watching the little dumpling talking to the dog so seriously, the five members of the Mu family couldn't help but sigh—the world of children is indeed the purest and most sincere.
Ball: "Wherever my little master goes, I will go."
"Third brother, Qiuqiu said yes." The little dumpling smiled brightly.
Seeing her serious expression, Mu Jinxuan couldn't help but wonder—could the little dumpling really talk to the ball?
The little dumpling returned to the carriage carrying the ball, and holding a small dog plush toy, said:
"Qiuqiu, this is your little brother."
Qiuqiu's ears drooped down.
"Qiuqiu doesn't have a younger brother that ugly."
After Qiuqiu arrived, Mu Tingzheng was neglected by the little dumpling and could only sit on the side watching her play with Qiuqiu.
Three days later, at the Mu Family Mansion in the capital.
"My lord, the general's troops are almost at the city gate and should be back today."
Steward Zheng, the steward of the Marquis's residence, pushed open the door and barged in.
An old man with a white beard stood by the bed. His aged face carried a dignified and steady air. He held a damp handkerchief in his hand and was wiping the back of the old woman's hand as she slept on the bed.
Hearing the steward's words, tears welled up in the old marquis's eyes. He gently said to his wife on the bed:
"Madam, did you hear that? Our little dumpling is coming back soon!"
The person on the bed lay quietly, motionless except for the slight rise and fall of their chest with each breath.
After tucking his wife in, the old Marquis walked out with hurried yet steady steps.
"Tell the kitchen to prepare dinner, and have the young lady's room cleaned and furnished again."
"Also, bring someone with you to pick up my granddaughter."
The old marquis was both excited and nervous at the thought of seeing his beloved granddaughter soon.
He hadn't felt this way in many years.
The group of people quickly arrived at the city gate.
The old marquis walked back and forth with his hands behind his back, occasionally peeking out to look ahead.
The local people were shocked and walked around the area.
"What major event has occurred? Why has the old Marquis personally appeared at the city gate?"
"I guess we have important guests coming."
"Tsk tsk, to be greeted at the city gate, how expensive must they be!"
Everyone waited with curiosity, wanting to see which prince or envoy from a neighboring country could have the highly respected old marquis personally waiting for them at the city gate.
The old marquis grew increasingly anxious as he waited, and complained:
"What kind of work is Zheng'er doing these days! It's such a short distance, and he's still not back after all this time!"
"My lord, why don't we go home and wait? It's too cold here."
Steward Zheng took a fur cloak and was about to put it on the old marquis when the old marquis suddenly ran forward with the wind in his step.
Upon seeing the old Marquis approaching, the four sons of the Mu family immediately dismounted and bowed in greeting.
The old marquis bypassed them and headed straight for the six-horse carriage.
"Little dumpling, little dumpling, Grandpa's here to pick you up!"
The old marquis called out to the carriage with delight.
Instead of the adorable little face she had expected, Mu Ting peeked out.
The old marquis's face instantly fell.
"Dad, keep your voice down! The little dumpling is asleep and hasn't woken up yet!"
The old marquis quickly covered his mouth and asked in a low voice, "Weren't you woken up?"
Mu Tingzheng turned around and glanced at her. "She's still asleep."
"That's good! That's good! It's so uncomfortable to sleep in the car, hurry home."
The old marquis, fearing the cold wind would blow in, quickly closed the carriage door.
The Mu family's entourage entered the city gate and quickly disappeared.
The people guarding the city gate: ? ? ?
No one expected that after waiting for so long, they wouldn't even catch a glimpse of their distinguished guest.
Upon arriving at the Marquis's residence, Mu Ting had just wrapped the little dumpling up tightly before carrying her off the carriage.
The little guy has been on a bumpy road for three days and is still too tired to wake up.
The old marquis eagerly moved closer.
A small face was wrapped in a blanket, and the girl was sleeping with her eyes closed. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly from time to time, looking peaceful and beautiful.
The old marquis liked it more and more, and couldn't bear to take his eyes off the little dumpling.
The little dumpling, who was having a sweet dream, was unaware that she was being escorted into the Marquis's mansion by a large, sullen crowd.
Among the enthusiastic and busy group of people, only three people were standing coldly.
Mu's eldest daughter-in-law, Bai Mengyun, snorted coldly and said to her two daughters beside her:
"Look at you, your little aunt really has a lot of influence."
"The old Marquis went to fetch her in person, but she was fast asleep, not even walking, and was carried into the mansion."
"No wonder she's a wild country girl, with no manners whatsoever."
The eldest daughter, Mu Yanming, is ten years old this year. Hearing her mother's words, she remained silent and continued to look at the book in her hands.
Five-year-old Mu Yanxiu, mimicking her mother, glared resentfully at the little girl's retreating figure and said:
"She's a wild girl, she doesn't follow the rules and has no manners."
Bai Mengyun comforted Mu Yanxiu by supporting her shoulder.
"That's right. Look, as soon as this wild girl came home, your father didn't even glance at you. He was too busy taking care of her. She's here to steal your father away."
Upon hearing that her father had been robbed, Mu Yanxiu immediately stomped her feet and screamed.
"Wild girl, wild girl! That annoying wild girl."
Mu Yanming reluctantly closed the book in his hand and slowly said:
“Mother, my aunt was lost and stayed in the countryside. Now that she has been found, it’s a good thing for the Mu family.”
"As for manners and etiquette, she can learn them later, but you really shouldn't keep calling her a wild girl."
After saying that, she turned to look at Mu Yanxiu and said in a serious tone:
“Sister, Father is our father, and no one can take away this blood relationship.”
Bai Mengyun rolled her eyes.
Did she give birth to a daughter?
It's like she gave birth to an old man for herself!
She slapped Mu Yanming on the head.
"What do you know! You're just a bookworm. These intricate relationships between women can't be taught in books! Your mother is only doing this for your own good!"
“Sister, Mother is doing this for our own good!” Mu Yanxiu said, mimicking Bai Mengyun.
"Mother, please calm down." Mu Yanming didn't say anything more, took Mu Yanxiu's hand, and led her into the house.
Bai Mengyun was speechless for a moment, and angrily kicked the snow on the ground.
She gave birth to a complete waste!
Bai Mengyun angrily leaned against the tree next to her. She never expected that Mu Jintuan was still alive!
She thought that after that bitch disappeared, not only would Mu Jinnian not survive, but Mu Jintuan would certainly not be born either.
To everyone's surprise, Mu Jintuan was not only born safely, but also returned to the Marquis's mansion!
What if her mother comes back too?
Bai Mengyun clenched her fists tightly, her mind filled with a myriad of emotions.
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