It took Uncle Liu a while to realize that this soft and cuddly little dumpling was not from his own household.
Logically speaking, since the person has already found their family and is unwilling to go back with you, it's really not right to force them.
But he genuinely liked this little girl, and he could tell that their young master also cared a great deal about her. In any case, he had to take her back first.
Uncle Liu, afraid of scaring Tang Qiqi, said with a smile, "Girl, it's the middle of the night. You and your uncle should come back to the manor with Uncle Liu to make do for the night. Say goodbye to Brother Lanyu before we talk again!"
Mentioning Lan Yu made Tang Qiqi feel a little guilty; the Niuhuang Jiedu Pian incident was already quite difficult to deal with.
He's so smart, he's held back until now without asking me anything. He's not as easily fooled as Uncle Erzhu.
Tang Qiqi looked up, her big eyes wide and pitiful, and said, "Uncle Liu, we're not going. Uncle Zhu and I still need to buy chickens!"
Uncle Liu gave a look to the guard beside him, and the man wisely pulled up Erzhuzi's carriage.
He said patiently, "Qiqi, be good. Let's go back first. If you don't go back, how am I supposed to explain this to the young master!"
Without saying a word, he snatched Tang Qiqi from Erzhu's arms.
Erzhuzi was clearly terrified. He had never seen such a big shot as Uncle Liu, dressed in fine clothes, with a sword at his waist, and accompanied by a group of guards.
Although his legs were trembling with fear, he didn't loosen his grip on Tang Qiqi at all: "Qiqi, don't be afraid, Uncle Zhu is here!"
Tang Qiqi felt a warmth in her heart; Lan Yu had comforted her in the same way before.
It's truly unbelievable that Tang Qiqi, the orphan girl who was once ignored by everyone, has become a hot commodity after returning to hundreds of years ago.
She comforted Erzhuzi, saying, "Uncle Zhuzi, Uncle Liu and the others are good people. Let's stay here for one night and leave tomorrow!"
Seeing the current situation, Erzhuzi had no choice but to go. Now that he had found Qiqi, he would never be separated from her again.
He said to Tang Qiqi, "Since Qiqi says we're going, then let's go!"
After saying that, he ignored Uncle Liu and directly carried Tang Qiqi to their carriage full of chickens.
Uncle Liu looked at Tang Qiqi questioningly, and Tang Qiqi gave Uncle Liu a sweet smile: "Uncle Liu, I'll ride in my own carriage!"
Uncle Liu choked on his words. "My own carriage," he thought. "That's true. I have no relationship with that girl."
Steward Liu had no choice but to let her be. When they returned to the mansion, Lan Yu was still frequently going to the outhouse.
Fortunately, Steward Liu remembered that Tang Qiqi was still young and had been up all night, so he let the two maids who had served her that day take her to rest.
Erzhuzi was naturally also arranged to stay in a superior room.
Tang Qiqi had no idea how long Lan Yu and Steward Liu had been up and about. She was exhausted and fell asleep the moment her head hit the pillow. When she woke up, it was already noon.
The two girls who served her yesterday have come to check on her several times, and Erzhuzi also got up early this morning and started making a fuss about looking for Qiqi.
Lan Yu and Steward Liu, fearing that he would disturb Qi Qi's sleep, sent him directly to another side courtyard.
After Tang Qiqi stretched out a big yawn, the two girls said with a smile, "Little ancestor, you're finally awake! Young master has already asked the kitchen to heat up breakfast several times, but it seems it was all for nothing. You can have lunch now!"
After saying that, he busied himself helping Tang Qiqi wash and dress up, and then took a red dress to change her into.
Tang Qiqi said, "Sister, I'm leaving today, so please let me wear my own clothes!"
The girl with thick eyebrows and big eyes said, "I washed your clothes, but they're not dry yet. The outfit you wore yesterday was a last-minute replacement and it's a bit too big. This set was made for you by Ziling and me overnight. If you don't wear it, we'll be heartbroken!"
Hearing this, Tang Qiqi really couldn't bear to refuse them, and quickly said with a smile, "Then thank you both, sisters!"
So Tang Qiqi obediently changed her clothes and let Ziling and Lühe style her hair into two buns. Ziling thought it was too plain, so she put a dot of rouge on the center of Tang Qiqi's forehead and took off the pearl flower from her own hair to put on her. The two of them looked Tang Qiqi over carefully and then smiled with satisfaction.
Tang Qiqi looked at herself in the mirror. She was pretty and cute. Her makeup and clothes were comparable to those of a New Year's picture doll.
Green Lotus took Tang Qiqi's hand and said, "Miss Qiqi, the young master is waiting to dine with you. Let's hurry up, he's getting impatient!"
Zi Ling, who was standing to the side, said, "Our young master really likes Qi Qi. I've never seen him be so patient with anyone since he was born."
Green Lotus looked at Qiqi with loving eyes and said, "Qiqi is such a lovely and sensible child, everyone likes her."
Tang Qiqi was not happy at all. Although the clothes were beautiful, they were a bit cumbersome and not as comfortable as her own.
Now that they've made her look like a porcelain doll, Tang Qiqi feels even more awkward.
Most importantly, she was about to see Lan Yu, and he would definitely be angry because she had given him the medicine indiscriminately. Tang Qiqi was so flustered!
Zi Ling and Lü He led Tang Qiqi through secluded paths, past rugged rockeries, and around elegant pavilions and towers, until they arrived at a courtyard called Ning Yu Xuan in the garden, where a servant was already eagerly waiting at the entrance.
Upon seeing Lühe and the others, the servant finally relaxed and said, "Madam, you've finally arrived! Young Master has been waiting anxiously!"
Green Lotus and Purple Lotus quickly led Tang Qiqi to quicken their pace. Tang Qiqi's short legs couldn't keep up at all; she was practically being dragged along by the two of them.
Butler Liu was also anxiously waiting in the middle courtyard. Seeing Tang Qiqi running out of breath, he frowned and scolded, "I only assigned you two to take care of Qiqi because you're usually so clever. Look at you, Qiqi is so tired, and you don't even give her a hug!"
After saying that, he immediately squatted down, put on a kind face, and said to Tang Qiqi, "Qiqi, are you tired from walking? Come on, Uncle Liu will carry you!"
"I can walk by myself, and you're not allowed to scold Sister Ziling and Sister Lühe!" Tang Qiqi was quite uncooperative. Why did Uncle Liu always like to carry her?
Zi Ling and Lü He then noticed that Tang Qi Qi's face was flushed from running. They felt extremely guilty, and seeing Tang Qi Qi pleading for them made them feel even more apologetic.
Butler Liu didn't care whether Tang Qiqi was willing or not. He lifted Tang Qiqi up with both hands and put her on his neck, saying ingratiatingly, "Alright, since Qiqi has spoken up, we'll let them off this time. Qiqi is tired, let's ride horses!"
Tang Qiqi was suddenly lifted high, and her field of vision was no longer limited to busy legs and lifeless stone blocks; the colorful scenery was now fully visible to her.
Tang Qiqi was in a great mood and kicked her legs, saying, "Uncle Liu, faster, faster!"
Butler Liu ran even faster, but then he heard Lan Yu say coldly, "Uncle Liu, put Qiqi down quickly, be careful not to frighten her!"
Tang Qiqi frowned again. The people here were so strange. They kept calling her "Qiqi" so naturally, as if she knew them very well.
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