"Alright, your mother just got back, she must be exhausted. Let's talk about it slowly when we get back." Quan Jinghuai looked at his young disciple, who seemed ready to fight Mu Shizi, and had no choice but to speak up.
What kind of behavior is it to make such a scene in the street!
Little Black trotted happily around the children, occasionally meeting Hong Xiaoduo's staring gaze, and immediately turned its head away to look elsewhere.
However, Hong Xiaoduo doesn't have time to deal with it right now.
She was very puzzled. What had Murong Jing done to make an enemy of them while she was away?
He scooped up Xiao Yaoguang and put her on Xiao Hei's back. After thinking for a moment, he also put Yuheng on the horse's back.
Xiao Hei stared at her without moving, as if asking, "Is this the start of your punishment?"
These are just two little girls. If you're so capable, go ahead and keep going. Even if all six of you and I get on, I can still carry you, as long as you can fit.
The six children had a lot to say to Hong Xiaoduo, but seeing the person right behind them, they could only hold back for now.
"What's going on?" Following behind Xiao Hei, Hong Xiaoduo leaned close to Fei Yan beside her and asked in a low voice.
Feiyan gave a helpless, bitter smile and said in a low voice, "I'll tell you when I get back; it's too complicated to explain in just a few words."
She could actually explain it clearly, but she was afraid the person behind her would hear, which wouldn't be good.
The children were unusually quiet, which Hong Xiaoduo found quite unusual: "While I was away, did you all study hard, practice writing, and learn foreign languages?"
“Yes, yes, Sister Feiyan and Master can testify,” Tianji replied.
"Mother. You've taken care of everything since you came back? Are you going out again?" Hong Xiaoduo started the conversation, easing the tension. Tianquan also chimed in.
"It's not entirely done. I've been away from you all for too long and I missed you, so I decided to come back. But it's already achieved the effect I wanted, so there's no need to go back," Hong Xiaoduo told me.
Quan Jinghuai and Murong Jing, who were lagging behind, followed silently, their moods completely different at the moment.
Looking at the various sizes and the chattering voices in front of me, I felt like I was finally back to normal, and my heart was at ease.
For the first time, she felt envious and jealous of her children.
At the same time, Murong Jing began to worry about what to do next: should he find an excuse to continue traveling with them, or should he have to part ways with her again?
When they arrived at their destination, Hong Xiaoduo learned that Gong Wei had bought a large courtyard near the government office, tidied it up simply, and moved in with Tian Shu and the others.
Firstly, she wanted to spend as much time as possible with her son, and secondly, she didn't want Quan Jinghuai and the others to stay at the inn.
When they arrived outside the courtyard, Gong Wei and his wife were waiting there.
"Xiao Duo, you're finally back." Dou Suyi stepped forward and looked Hong Xiao Duo up and down. Seeing that she was indeed unharmed, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
I know she's very capable, but I still can't help but worry about her.
She admired her son, the other children, her son's teacher, and Feiyan for this.
During the time Xiaoduo was away, I really couldn't feel any concern for her safety from them!
They just miss her a lot. What they're worried about is that she's having too much fun outside and doesn't want to come back!
Dou Suyi reassured them, saying that it wouldn't happen, and that she still needed to find families for Tian Shu and the other three.
So the six children continued to worry: what if she didn't come back before she had any clues about their past?
"I'm sorry to have troubled you, Madam," Hong Xiaoduo replied with a smile.
"Come inside and talk. By the way, Miss Hong, have you had dinner yet? I'll have someone go out and buy some," Gong Wei asked.
"Father, Mother has already eaten," Tianquan hurriedly told his father, glancing at the person who had greeted his father and then walked towards the backyard.
Hearing this, Quan Jinghuai thought to himself that this was only because he knew his own people well. If it were someone he didn't know well, they would definitely misunderstand what this kid just said and think that the father and mother he was talking about were husband and wife!
Gong Wei nodded upon hearing this, but he felt that his son's tone just now seemed to carry a hint of resentment.
Could it be that he's upset that Miss Hong didn't come back to eat with them? That won't do. I need to talk to my wife about it later, and find a chance to talk to the children about it.
How can you treat respected elders like this? Just because things don't go your way, you have this kind of temper and attitude?
"General, is it convenient for us to talk now?" Hong Xiaoduo asked Gong Wei, remembering the grain and supplies outside the city gate.
Upon hearing this, Gong Wei realized that Hong Xiaoduo had something to say to him, so he immediately took her to the study.
It's supposed to be a study, but it's completely empty. It was empty when we bought it, and he's always been busy, so he hasn't had time to furnish it.
Tian Shu and the others obediently followed their master back to their room to wait. Dou Suyi wanted to call her personal guards to make tea, but Fei Yan said from the side, "Let her do it."
Thinking that Feiyan was more familiar with Hong Xiaoduo's preferences, Dou Suyi didn't stand on ceremony with her, but instead ordered someone to help boil water in the kitchen.
“General, Madam, now that Hongliu City and this place are both secure, and there are no problems with the troops, provisions, and pay, I plan to take them away in a couple of days. We’ll go to your hometown first, so that Tianquan can meet his elders.”
"Are you really willing to let Tianquan continue to follow me? It's not too late to change your mind now. As for Tianquan, I'll handle it. Don't worry about him throwing a tantrum or being sad. He's a very sensible and sentimental child. It's normal for him to be sad, but he'll get over it in a while." Hong Xiaoduo did have something to say, but it was a private matter concerning Tianquan.
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