As Shen Ajiao watched Wang Xifeng and Lin Daiyu talking back and forth, Lin Daiyu kept saying that she would wait until tomorrow to finish preparing and send out invitations before going.
Wang Xifeng claimed that they were all family, so there was no need for such formalities.
[Perhaps Lin Baobao should go; it seems Wang Xifeng won't let this go easily.]
Wang Xifeng: Let it go? That doesn't sound like a good thing at all!
Why is this person so unpredictable, sometimes good, sometimes bad? One minute they're cursing her, the next they're praising her, and they even call her "Wofeng" (a nickname implying a hidden phoenix)? Could she really be exceptionally talented?
Since that's the case, it can be considered that she is fortunate. Her gaze towards Chen Ajiao has become much better, since this person suits her taste.
As expected, after a few polite exchanges, Lin Daiyu, unable to refuse Wang Xifeng's earnest invitation, agreed. However, she insisted on returning to the Lin family first to drop off her belongings before making the visit.
Wang Xifeng agreed, saying it would be polite and allow her to prepare, and most importantly, it would help soothe the hurt in her heart.
"Then I'll wait for Mrs. Lin and Sister Lin to come over."
[Queen, what about me? Inviting me to join the fun? Tsk tsk, I, Feng, am quite something.]
Wang Xifeng: ...Did I just slip of the tongue?
"Thank you for your trouble, sister-in-law." Lin Daiyu quickly thanked Wang Xifeng, as she was now inseparable from her new wife.
Wang Xifeng swallowed hard, thinking that she should hurry home to prepare. This Lin Daiyu was different from what she had imagined. She had thought that the new wife would be in charge, but she never expected that it would be the ten-year-old Lin Daiyu who was in charge. If this was the case, the whole family would probably have to give her a good scolding.
Wang Xifeng immediately forgot about being able to hear Shen Ajiao's innermost thoughts, and after getting off the carriage, she hurried back to the Jia family to make arrangements.
Shen Ajiao greatly admired Lin Daiyu. In such a short time, she was able to hold her own against Wang Xifeng, which was quite impressive. Even if she went to the Jia family, she wouldn't suffer any losses.
The thought of going to the Jia family soon filled Shen Ajiao with fighting spirit. [Classic, here I come!]
Lin Daiyu? Is there someone named Jingdian in the Jia family? Since Madam is so concerned about her, we must find her.
When the group arrived at the Lin family's old residence, Lin Daiyu discussed with several nannies how to arrange their luggage and personnel, while Shen Ajiao watched from the side without interfering.
Lin Daiyu originally intended to give these things to her, but who was she?
Can she manage the household?
He used to manage a company, and now he's been transported to manage household chores and the inner quarters of the home. Isn't that insane?
Whenever someone mentioned the matter of the housekeeper, Shen Ajiao would deflect the responsibility to Lin Daiyu, claiming it was for training.
Now, Lin Daiyu has gained some experience in managing the household, and with Granny Lin assisting her, she manages things better and better. Shen Ajiao only needs to eat, drink, and have fun. [You can all just be envious, haha, I've already eaten the pastries made by Lin Baobao, hahaha.]
Lin Daiyu made some simple arrangements and told people to prepare to load the carriage and go to the Jia family in Rongguo Mansion.
As soon as he got into the car, he said to Chen Ajiao, "The time for dinner is uncertain, so please have something to eat first, Madam."
Shen Ajiao's eyes sparkled. In just a short while, Lin Daiyu had prepared four dishes and a soup. If she didn't eat now, when would she?
[A person who loves to eat, a soul who loves to eat, pick up my little rice bowl, oh oh oh, it's mealtime~]
Lin Daiyu: Delicious food really can shut people up.
If you ask who's the best at being a good cook, you and I are both kings of being good cooks!
Lin Daiyu's chopsticks trembled as she picked up food, and the roast goose she had just picked up fell to the ground with a thud. Shen Ajiao was heartbroken; that was the thigh meat, the very, very best part!
Oh, poor little goose, can't you be a little more sensible? Don't make me worry, just go straight into my mouth, ah~
Shen Ajiao suddenly found a piece of goose meat in her mouth, and Lin Daiyu blinked, "I saw Madam staring at it for a long time."
Shen Ajiao was startled, thinking that she had spoken her mind without thinking. Thank goodness.
I really want to cuddle with Lin Baobao~ So sweet, Lin Baobao.
I'm looking for a lawyer online. How can I fight for custody of a daughter who is not related to me by blood but is so loving?
A blush crept onto Lin Daiyu's cheeks. She covered her face, feeling so hot in the enclosed space with her mistress.
Shen Ajiao and Lin Daiyu enjoyed a four-dish meal with soup, eating until their bellies were full. Of course, this only applied to Shen Ajiao; Lin Daiyu ate her normal amount of food.
After finishing their meal and drinks, they arrived at the gate of the Jia family's residence in Rongguo Mansion.
Wang Xifeng hurried back to the Rongguo Mansion, the Jia family's residence, and immediately sought out the old lady, explaining everything that had happened along the way.
"Good, good, you did the right thing. Your sister will be here soon, so we mustn't neglect her!" Grandmother Jia sighed. Her poor Yu'er was so young yet so mature and sensible; she must have suffered a lot in her daily life.
She was determined to pamper him this time, when suddenly she remembered something, "Where's Baoyu?"
Everyone said, "The Second Madam's old headache flared up again this morning. Baoyu heard about it and said he would go to the temple to pray for her. I reckon she should be here by now."
Grandmother Jia nodded. "Send someone to inform them that we have distinguished guests who wish to meet us."
"Also, let's call the ladies over as well."
The servants received their orders and took their leave one by one. Wang Xifeng, seeing that Grandmother Jia had made arrangements, did not ask any further questions. Suddenly, she remembered, "Grandmother, what about Lin Daiyu's stepmother?"
Grandmother Jia thought for a moment and said, “I’ve heard you describe it in detail. Her stepmother really doesn’t seem like she’s in charge. We just need to be polite. Since the second mistress is sick, we should call the first mistress over.”
Wang Xifeng thought it made sense on the surface, but she couldn't help feeling a little uneasy. She thought it best to keep an eye on things for a while.
"The old lady wants Lin Daiyu to stay at our house. Do you have a good place? I'd like to get it ready as soon as possible."
After a moment of contemplation, Grandmother Jia said, “If her stepmother doesn’t stay, then Yu’er should live with me. If she stays, then she can live in Chen Yan’s Pavilion.”
Wang Xifeng frowned. Living with the old lady? Her mind grew increasingly uneasy, as if she were tearing her hair out, but she didn't say anything in the end.
Just as everything was arranged, a report came from the main gate that Miss Jia had arrived. Grandmother Jia was so excited that she immediately stood up and was about to go out when Wang Xifeng quickly helped her up. "Grandmother, don't be in such a hurry. There's still time between the main gate and the second gate. I'll go. I guarantee I can bring your granddaughter in unharmed."
Grandmother Jia was worried and said to the three sisters who had just arrived, "You all go with Feng Ge. This is your sister's first time back. Don't let people think we don't know how to behave."
So Wang Xifeng led the three sisters to the second gate to welcome Shen Ajiao and Lin Daiyu.
This time, the Lin family steward personally drove the carriage and parked it directly at the gate of the Jia family in Rongguo Mansion. He stepped forward to state his purpose, and the gatekeeper, who had been informed by Wang Xifeng in advance, opened the ceremonial gate as soon as the person arrived.
【Oh dear, aren't we supposed to enter through the west corner gate?】
Lin Daiyu's eyes darkened. West corner gate? Isn't that where servants go in and out?
The lady meant that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, she would enter through the west corner gate. Good heavens, now that she was entering through the ceremonial gate, Lin Daiyu felt the atmosphere had become considerably more sophisticated.
Thank goodness my wife showed up, otherwise she would have made a huge scene and refused to suffer this injustice!
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