The Hua family members and their servants were all very nice, so Hong Xiaoduo and Kaiyang had no unpleasant experiences traveling together.
That evening, when they were staying at the inn, Yan Qian suggested that Kaiyang share a room with him, and Kaiyang looked at Hong Xiaoduo.
Separated from his older brother, sister, and master, he didn't feel anything during the day, but now he didn't want to sleep in the same room with other people. However, he didn't dare to say no, for fear that if he refused, others would think that Hong Xiaoduo hadn't taught him well.
However, to her surprise, Hong Xiaoduo disagreed: "Thank you, but let him stay in my room. He's always been with his older brothers, and he's not used to being apart from them for the first time."
After she said that, Yan Qianye couldn't say anything more.
Besides, his suggestion was originally well-intentioned. It wouldn't be right to let a child sleep alone in a room, as that would be even more worrying. It's not that the Wei family couldn't afford an extra guest room.
“Young Lady Hong,” Hua Shi said, standing at the door of her room.
"Hmm? Is there something you need, Madam?" Hong Xiaoduo asked, lowering her hand that was about to push the door open.
Hua hesitated for a moment: "Can I share a room with you?"
“Madam, how can that be? There are only two beds inside.” The maidservant next to her quickly advised, also starting to worry. Why was the madam going to sleep in the same room as someone else?
It's not that it's inappropriate; she's a woman, and although Xiao Kaiyang is a boy, he's still only seven years old. It's just that if that were the case, I wouldn't be able to serve him.
“Okay,” Hong Xiaoduo immediately agreed.
Upon hearing her agreement, Hua immediately came over, took Kaiyang's hand, and followed him into the room.
Ruan Niang was somewhat embarrassed and turned to look at Yan Qian and Dong Zhi behind her.
Winter Solstice showed no intention of intervening and turned its attention away.
Although they had only just met this young lady, their mistress had ridden in the same carriage with her during the day, so there was nothing wrong with them sleeping in the same room now.
"Otherwise, I'll sleep on the floor," the maid said, following her into the room.
"I'll go ask the waiter if we can vacate a superior room," Yan Qian said from the doorway.
The upper room is a suite, and it's even bigger.
Hong Xiaoduo, who entered the house first, didn't get involved; this was a matter between the master and servant.
"No need. You don't need to sleep on the floor, and you don't need to find someone to vacate the upper room," Hua said in an unquestionable tone.
Hearing what the lady said, Ruanniang looked at Yan Qian again, only to see him nod. She had no choice but to help bring over the change of clothes and put them away, and then went to the bedside to check the bedding.
After putting away their luggage, they went out for dinner and then went back to their rooms.
"You should go and get some rest too, don't worry about me," Hua said to Ruanniang after she had finished washing up.
Ruan Niang had no choice but to leave: "Young Lady Hong, my mistress has some instructions. Please call me from next door." She asked Hong Xiaoduo as she closed the door.
“Okay,” Hong Xiaoduo replied. Just as she was about to go wash up, Kaiyang rushed over to help her pour water.
"Oh, I can do it myself." Hong Xiaoduo felt uncomfortable in front of Kaiyang's mother, so she quickly said this.
Kaiyang insisted, "When I came here, my brothers repeatedly told me to take good care of Mother. I promised, so of course I will do it."
Hong Xiaoduo shook her head helplessly and smiled before going to wash up.
Hua, who was sitting on a chair to the side, watched as Kaiyang took the cotton towel and handed it to Hong Xiaoduo. She felt no heartache, only envy.
Hong Xiaoduo had her back to Hua Shi and didn't see the expression on her face. After she finished washing up, she asked Kaiyang to change the water so she could wash up too.
She sensed that Hua had something to say to her, but she couldn't press him for it.
"Can you let him sleep with me tonight?" Hua Shi asked, biting her lip as if she had made a great decision.
"Oh, I see." Hong Xiaoduo smiled and said, "Of course, it's just that he doesn't sleep very well. As long as you're not worried, Madam."
"Big brother said I'm much better now," Kaiyang said, her face flushed as she wiped her face.
After saying that, he seemed to realize that his words implied that he wanted to sleep in the same bed with the lady, and he regretted it.
Because, along the way, they could only sleep in a shared dormitory with Hong Xiaoduo, and only her fifth sister Yuheng and her youngest sister Yaoguang could be close to her. Now they finally had the chance to sleep close to her.
He was so envious back then, but his older brother said no, they were boys and it wasn't appropriate for them to sleep next to her.
As she became wealthier and gained a mentor, she started staying in single rooms along the way, which made it even harder for her to rest next to him.
Today, I finally have a chance, but this lady actually wants him to be close to her?
Seeing Hong Xiaoduo's smiling face, Kaiyang ultimately didn't say he disagreed, not daring or having the heart to see the lady disappointed.
Kaiyang was a little puzzled. When the lady heard from her servants that they had found her biological son, she didn't seem particularly excited or happy.
On the contrary, the lady was preoccupied and depressed.
Actually, he felt a little disappointed when he heard the news. But he told himself that he should be happy for the lady.
The lady's children are especially lucky; they can still come home and be with their mother.
However, I am also very lucky. I have this mother, a master, five older brothers, an older sister, a younger sister, and Sister Feiyan.
Aside from not having a father, grandparents, uncles, aunts, or cousins.
No, that's not right either. There are uncles: Uncle Dong and Uncle Fan Wu.
Because he was going to share a bed with his wife, Kaiyang washed his feet extra carefully and thoroughly today.
"You sleep inside, so you don't fall off?" Hua said with delight as she watched Kaiyang take off his outer robe and walk to her bedside.
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