Zhao Letong walked with his short legs and a pace that showed no regard for his relatives. When he arrived at Zhao Ersao's yard, Dou Wanyu had already run outside and was waiting impatiently.
It was a familiar face, but the look was no longer as foolish as before. Instead, it was very sharp, as if it could see through people's hearts. I felt inexplicably guilty.
"Tongtong, are you okay?"
"Yeah, better."
Zhao Ersao liked Dou Wanyu very much. She also gave birth to two sons and treated her niece as her own daughter. The Dou family could not compare with the Zhao family in terms of status. He was just the commander of the Five Cities Army. To put it bluntly, he was the one who guarded the gate of the capital. His position was somewhat similar to that of Jingzhao Prefecture, maintaining the security of the capital.
If Dou Wanyu can get along well with Zhao Letong, it will be beneficial for her future marriage.
Although she is only six years old this year, the daughters of wealthy families have been planning for their children since childhood, and some have even arranged marriages for their children.
"Tongtong has finally come to her senses. Our whole family is so happy. Maybe it's the blessing of mother-in-law. Tongtong has finally come to her senses and is smarter than other children. Go play with Tongtong soon. You can visit each other often and become close friends. It's rare to have such a close relationship since childhood."
Grandma Dou was delighted to see this happen. "That's right. It's a pity that I don't have a son that old. A childhood sweetheart would be more suitable."
Zhao Ersao's expression changed slightly. What did her eldest sister-in-law from her natal family mean by that? She had never thought of this before. Perhaps she wanted to marry Tongtong because she saw that Tongtong was getting better.
"Sister-in-law, don't dare say this casually. My father-in-law loves me so much, and if he hears this, he will definitely get angry. I can't stand it.
It's fine for girls to play with, don't think of anything bad, Tongtong is still so young, the family doesn't want to talk about this topic."
Zhao Letong rolled his eyes. "What are you all thinking? They don't even spare children of their age. They have too many tricks up their sleeves."
Second sister-in-law's family isn't very good. The book says that when the Zhao family got into trouble, Second sister-in-law begged her family for help and even knelt at the door, but they didn't even open the door.
Poor second sister-in-law, her head bruised and battered, was carried back unconscious. Alas, the Dou family even joined the hero, opening the city gates for him and becoming his loyal subjects. But they're now taking advantage of the Zhao family's misfortune, stepping on them and avenging themselves from the inferiority complex they once had when they fawned over them when the Zhao family was prosperous.
"Why doesn't the Dou family say anything? Without the Zhao family, would they be able to maintain their current position? They've gained so much from the Zhao family. What a bunch of villains!"
Fourth nephew Zhao Youle stood under the eaves with a look of shock on his face. Listening to Zhao Letong's inner voice, his three views were shattered.
He is ten years old this year and has grown up. He often visits the Dou family, who treat him better than their own son. He has always liked the Dou family, but he didn't expect them to be so secretive.
How did my aunt know?
I remembered that my cousin said he could hear what my aunt was thinking, but he was dismissive. I didn’t expect it to be true.
I thought only my cousin was special, but I didn't expect he was the same.
They are all nephews, so the aunt treats him equally well. Zhao Youle is very happy, and the aunt also loves him.
"You kids, go out and play. Don't be restrained. Take good care of Tongtong early."
Logically, Dou Wanyu's generation was not as high as Zhao Letong's, so she should have called her cousin. However, she didn't want to, so she didn't.
Zhao Letong nodded. Before leaving, he saw his nephew grinning foolishly and waved his hand. "Fourth nephew, what are you grinning about?"
Zhao Youle came over and said, "Hello, auntie, I'll play with you. You don't have to go to the clan school today. I'm taking a day off."
"And me, little aunt, I went to your yard to look for you. I heard that you were at your second aunt's place, so I ran away."
My fifth nephew Zhao Youning also came. He has the best relationship with my aunt and comes to play with her whenever he has time, completely forgetting about his old friends.
Dou Wanyu blushed when she saw Zhao Youning. "Hello, Fifth Cousin."
"Well, you too."
Zhao Youning didn't like this cousin very much, since they weren't his biological relatives. He always felt that although she was young, she was very pretentious and troublesome.
If Zhao Letong hadn't brought Dou Wanyu with him, he would definitely have gone out. Now he could only go to the garden to play.
However, Dou Wanyu wanted to go to Zhao Letong's yard to play, because she could see if she had any new jewelry or toys, and take them away secretly, which she had done before.
"Cousin Tongtong, let's go play in your yard."
Zhao Letong looked at her deeply, nodded and agreed.
Zhao Youle picked her up. The ten-year-old child was very tall, and the children in the Zhao family were all very strong, so it was effortless for him to hold her.
Dou Wanyu wanted to hold Zhao Youning's hand: "Fifth cousin, let's go together."
"Don't pull her in. If someone sees you, they'll spread rumors that the Dou family forced you to marry her. Fifth nephew, do you want a wife so early?"
Zhao Youning immediately dodged, "Girls and boys over seven years old should not sit together. We should avoid suspicion. It's not right for men and women to be intimate with each other. Please respect yourself."
Dou Wanyu blushed. She had done that before, so why was she trying to avoid suspicion now?
The Dou family's wet nurse smiled and said, "In our own home, there aren't so many rules. Just have fun. Fifth Young Master, there's no need to be so cautious."
[Huh, what kind of family education is this in the Dou family? You're taking advantage of your age and seniority. Do you think you're supposed to teach my nephew how to do things?]
Zhao Youle scolded, "Madam Xu, even if we are in our own home, we should avoid taboos. My cousin is doing this for the good of his cousin. Don't talk nonsense. There are still rules to follow."
Aunt Xu's expression turned grim. The Zhao family was acting differently today. They didn't care about these details in the past. She quickly apologized, "It's my fault. Please calm down, Fourth Young Master."
Dou Wanyu was in a bad mood after being interrupted. Zhao Youning also surrounded Zhao Letong, talking about interesting things in the clan school, and ignored her.
Nanny Xu sighed, and her eyes looked at Zhao Letong with a little more gloom. The little ancestor of the Zhao family has improved, and her young lady is not wanted in the Zhao family. It would be great if she remained stupid forever!
With evil thoughts in his mind, Zhao Letong suddenly looked at her. His deep eyes made the old woman's heart tremble and she smiled. Zhao Letong rolled her eyes at her, and she was so scared that her legs went weak.
Her eyes were so scary, not the look a three-and-a-half-year-old child should have. Could she be possessed by some evil spirit?
Aunt Xu was calculating in her heart. When she arrived at Zhao Letong's courtyard, Dou Wanyu felt a little uncomfortable with the unfamiliar servants. "Cousin, the person in charge of your courtyard has changed."
Zhao Letong nodded: "Yes, I have changed. The previous one was dishonest and did not abide by his duties, so he should be changed."
Give her a warning and tell her not to go against her duties. This is not your home. If the child doesn't behave well, she will teach him a lesson.
Aunt Xu and Zhao Letong's wet nurse had a good relationship. They greeted each other and watched the children play.
Zhao Youle was only ten years old, and he was very skillful in climbing up roofs and trees. There was a nest of newly hatched birds on the tree, and he wanted to catch them for his aunt to play with.
Zhao Letong didn't know that his fourth nephew had this hobby. He was being pestered by Dou Wanyu to play with toys in the house, and was very bored.
"Oh no! This is terrible! The Fourth and Fifth Young Masters fell from the tree!"
The servants outside were busy in a commotion. Zhao Letong frowned. How could he fall down?
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