Chapter 461: Treat Us as Human Beings

When Xingxing left Duke Xin's Mansion, Yu Yonghuai was already waiting outside the mansion.

The men's party ended earlier than the women's party.

Yu Yonghuai was riding his horse, and when he saw Xingxing coming out, he greeted her with a smile: "Did you have fun today?"

Xing Xing thought for a moment and said, "It's OK. But something happened."

Yu Yonghuai suddenly became nervous. He looked Xingxing up and down and even circled around her, fearing that Xingxing had been harmed in some way.

Xing Xing was amused by Yu Yonghuai's expression and raised her arms to help him: "Brother, don't worry. I'm smart and lucky, nothing will happen to me."

Yu Yonghuai's brows were still furrowed: "Really?"

He couldn't help but look at the maid who was following Xingxing. Seeing that the maid was also normal, Yu Yonghuai breathed a sigh of relief.

It is not good for the child at home to be too sensible, otherwise, he will always worry whether she only reports good news but not worries.

"Really. But I have to go talk to Master Mo and the others about something later," Xing Xing said with a smile, "Big brother, you should go back first."

Yu Yonghuai was still worried: "I have nothing to do today anyway, I'll go with you."

Xing Xing knew that this was because her older brother loved her. After thinking about it, she didn't refuse and agreed: "Okay."

Just at that moment, when Xingxing and Yu Yonghuai arrived at the small door in the back alley of the Duke's Mansion, the people from the Meimu Opera Troupe just came out.

Ruihong took off her makeup, put on everyday clothes and wrapped herself in a cloak, looking like a young man with beautiful features.

When Mo Wenjin saw Xing Xing waiting there, he was stunned for a moment, called her "Miss", and walked quickly forward.

Xing Xing asked with concern: "They didn't make things difficult for you, did they?"

Mo Wenjin grinned and said nonchalantly, "People like the Duke's Mansion still have some dignity. It would be a loss of face for them to make things difficult for people like us."

Xingxing looked at Ruihong again. Ruihong nodded at her, and then politely performed the man's fist-clasping salute to Yu Yonghuai, calling him "Young Master".

Yu Yonghuai already knew that the Meimu Opera Troupe was Xingxing's business, so he clasped his fists in return.

Who knew that just this one gift would make Ruihong stunned for a moment. Her eyes even quickly turned red, but he pursed his lips and said nothing.

The back alley was not a place to talk, so Xingxing, Yu Yonghuai and the others went to a nearby teahouse with the Meimu Opera Troupe.

Xingxing chatted with Mo Wenjin about the future development of the troupe and some ideas for new plays.

Ruihong occasionally said a few words, and Yu Yonghuai sat beside them, listening to them. Occasionally, the teahouse served Xingxing's favorite snacks, and Yu Yonghuai put some in Xingxing's hands.

When they had finished talking, Xingxing and Yu Yonghuai stood up. Xingxing looked at Ruihong again and reminded her to be more careful in the future.

Ruihong agreed cautiously.

After Xing Xing and Yu Yonghuai left, Mo Wenjin saw Ruihong in a daze and bumped into her shoulder: "Why are you in a daze? What are you thinking about?"

Ruihong sighed: "...It's great. The eldest lady treats us as human beings, and the eldest master also treats us as human beings."

...rather than some low-class thing that can be treated with disrespect.

very nice.

Mo Wenjin patted Ruihong on the shoulder and said, "Okay, there's a lantern show tonight, and we don't have to go to the opera tonight anyway, so let's go and watch it."

So what if I’m from the lowest class?

They were appreciating the same moon and seeing the same scenery as those dignitaries.

…

Xingxing and Yu Yonghuai returned to the Zhenxi General's Mansion. It was already late and the sun was beginning to set.

The meal had been prepared in the house, and Mrs. Wei and the others took Xingxing aside to ask about what had happened today.

Xingxing simply told what happened today.

When everyone heard that the young lady from the Linyang Marquis's Mansion was deliberately trying to embarrass Xingxing again, they were so angry that they couldn't help but curse Bai Huanqin a few times.

Xing Xing turned around and comforted Wei Pozi and the others: "It's okay. Anyway, I didn't suffer any loss. Instead, Bai Huanqin was in trouble everywhere."

Mrs. Wei said distressedly, "Silly child, you didn't get hurt because you are smart, not because Bai Huanqin had a change of heart and let you go. If such a bad guy were to stay in our countryside, he would be beaten up and taught a lesson by his family! ... I don't know how the Linyang Marquis's Mansion taught their children. He was so arrogant and vicious before, and he hasn't changed at all now."

Mother Wei made a decision and said solemnly: "In the future, if there is an occasion in the Marquis of Linyang's Mansion, we will not go if we can. It's not that we are afraid of them, but there is no need to use our Xingxing to touch such a stubborn and vicious stone!"

Everyone agreed.

Yu Yonghuai, in particular, secretly decided that if he met anyone from the Linyang Marquis Mansion faction in the future, he would definitely not treat them well!

Xingxing's little face was flushed. She buried her head and drank a big bowl of sweet soup. Her heart and mouth felt equally sweet.

After dinner, the Yu family went out in full force to see the lanterns.

This was their first time to come to the capital to celebrate the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, so they naturally could not miss it.

Because there were so many members of the Yu family, if they acted together they would probably block most of the street, so the Yu family members dispersed.

Xing Xing wanted to accompany Grandma Wei, but Grandma Wei waved her hand and said, "Let your second brother take you out to play. You are young and can walk fast. I will just walk slowly with your grandfather."

Old Man Yu also laughed and said, "That's right. The last time your grandmother and I went to a lantern festival was more than 30 years ago when we got married. The lanterns in the county were so beautiful. I can't even imagine how beautiful the lanterns in Beijing are. You kids should go and have fun by yourselves. Don't disturb me and your grandmother."

Mrs. Wei couldn't help but spit at Old Man Yu: "You are old, and you still say these things in front of the children."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Finally, the adults from each family brought along those who were still young and couldn't be left alone.

As for the older children, like Yu Yonghuai, although they were also hanging out with the younger ones, they had all made up their minds to walk along the street towards Jiang Taihou Mansion, have an "accidental encounter" with Cen Yueyi, and then leave the unmarried couple out to go shopping on their own.

Like Yu Yongbai, he took on the important responsibility of taking care of Xingxing.

Yu Yongliu and his friends at the Imperial College had already opened their doors early to prepare for the upcoming Spring Examination. However, today was the Lantern Festival, so the Imperial College had a day off, which was a good opportunity for them to go and see the lanterns with Xingxing and the others.

As always, Gui Ge'er is a mysterious figure that is rarely seen, and everyone has gotten used to it.

As for Brother Ju, before he left the house tonight, several spirited young masters came to play with him, and they went out to play together, arm in arm with each other.

From Ju Ge'er onwards, everyone was brought up by their respective parents.

Li Chunhua was not even three months pregnant, but Yu Daniu watched her like the apple of his eye; Bai Xiaofeng held Bangger's hand, Su Rouer held Mianger's hand, and Awu took Xuger with him. Several sisters-in-law, accompanied by their husbands, went to enjoy the lanterns.