Yin Qianhua was a man of her word, having only invited the Xiao sisters and even Yun Yichen. Not having to see someone she hated was definitely good news for Xiao Yao, so she was confident she would have a wonderful time today.
Prince Jing's Mansion not only looks luxurious and majestic on the outside, but is also magnificent on the inside with carved railings and jade bricks.
After paying his respects to the princess and the princess, Xiao Yuan gave the big rabbit doll in his arms to Yun Ruonan.
"This is something my sister specially asked someone to sew for you, cousin. Do you like it?" It's not that she likes calling her cousin, but she feels even more awkward calling someone who is about the same age as her "you".
Yun Ruonan turned the big rabbit over and over, with a hint of smile in her eyes. It seemed that she was very satisfied with this gift.
"Whose idea was this?" Yin Qianhua asked as she reached out and touched the oddly shaped but cute stuffed doll in her daughter's arms.
"Of course it's my sister. This is called a pillow. You can hug it when you sleep at night, and use it as a cushion during the day. It's very comfortable." Xiao Yuan shared all his experiences in one breath.
"Does Ruonan like this gift?" Yin Qianhua noticed that her daughter really liked the gift in her arms and asked deliberately. My daughter, how can you make friends if you never speak up?
Yun Ruonan nodded habitually, and after noticing her mother's encouraging gaze, she struggled internally for a moment and then softly replied, "I like it."
"I'm very happy that the princess likes this gift." Xiao Yao said politely.
"You are all about the same age, and you are all relatives. From now on, when there are no outsiders around, you can call each other cousins, or you can call each other by your names."
"Really?" Xiao Yuan was happy this time. Although she could only address him like that in private, she still had to treat him with courtesy if there were outsiders present or if they met outside. Even so, she was very satisfied.
Yin Qianhua nodded in response, and Yun Ruonan also nodded slightly.
"Come on, I'll take you to visit Jinhua Garden." Seeing that her daughter was in a good mood at the moment, Yin Qianhua suggested.
The four of them strolled leisurely through the garden, watching a performance by a circus troupe that the princess had specially invited to welcome the two sisters, and enjoying some delicious food that was rarely seen outside. In short, without the annoying people hanging around, Xiao Yao had a very happy day.
Although Yun Ruonan still hadn't completely opened her heart to accept them, she had always been with them and had never left. Although she didn't talk much, a smile would occasionally appear on her face.
Yin Qianhua: My daughter has made progress again.
Xiao Yao: If the princess can communicate normally with others one day, then I won’t have to come to the palace anymore.
It was not until late in the evening that Yin Qianhua sent someone to send the two sisters back. In the car were a lot of food, clothes, fresh fruits for the Xiao family, and some specialties that were not common in Kyoto.
"My son thought mother would let them stay!" Yun Yichen, who had returned a long time ago and had been in the front yard, said with a jealous tone. Who could be happy if his son was left alone for a whole day just to accompany two little girls who were still wet behind the ears?
"Achen, do you know? Ruonan has been with us all day. Although she didn't say much, she listened to the three of us very carefully. Mother is really happy today." Yin Qianhua happily told her son about what happened today.
Yun Yichen, who had been thinking of complaining a few more times, unconsciously shut his mouth and became a listener. His mother hadn't been this happy in a long time. It was obvious that she was really happy today. In view of his mother's improved mood and the obvious change in his sister, he would let the little girl go from now on.
After returning home, the two sisters asked someone to send all the things they brought from Prince Jing's Mansion to Ninghe Hall. They believed that their grandmother would be very happy to see the gifts from the palace.
These gifts really made Qin excited for a long time. If there were guests at home, she would like to take them to visit them one by one. Unfortunately, some of the edible items could not be kept for a long time, which made her quite regretful.
"Eldest wife, you haven't been back to your parents' home for a long time. Take Ping'an back to see your parents tomorrow. They must miss you and Ping'an." Qin's good mood continued.
"Okay, your daughter-in-law will listen to you." Tong Mingyu didn't dare to think about how long it had been since she had been back to her parents' home. This was the helplessness and tragedy of a married woman.
Fortunately, my parents understand the difficulties I face as the eldest daughter-in-law and have never complained or expressed any dissatisfaction.
The next day, Tong Mingyu took her daughter and Xiao Yuan, who wanted to come but was too embarrassed to ask, back to her parents' home.
"I thought I had been forgotten." Mrs. Tong was a cheerful person. Even if she acted sour occasionally, it seemed like she was being honest.
"It's all my fault. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Tong Mingyu gently shook her mother's arm as if coaxing a child.
"You're so grown up, aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the children?" Mrs. Tong glared at her daughter.
"I heard nothing."
"I saw nothing."
Two childish voices sounded at the same time.
Mrs. Tong pulled the two girls to her side and looked at them carefully. Ping'an had grown a little taller, and Ruyi seemed... seemed... to be rounder than the last time they met.
"Jiabao will be home from school soon. He'll be very happy if he knows Ping'an is here. You two haven't played together for a while." The old couple really hope that their grandson and granddaughter will be childhood sweethearts! How can they not spend more time together?
Tong Mingyu no longer has such thoughts. She only regards Jiabao as her nephew and doesn't think of him as anything else.
"I have something I want to tell you." Mrs. Tong said.
"Ping'an, Ruyi, follow the maid to the garden to play for a while." Before speaking, Tong Mingyu prepared to send his clever daughter away.
Well, I can’t listen in the corner today. Xiao Yao pouted in dissatisfaction and pulled Xiao Yuan, who had wanted to go for a walk in the yard for a long time, to walk out the door.
"Mother, please tell me what's going on." Tong Mingyu followed her daughter's figure with her eyes until she left the room before speaking.
"Actually, it's okay for Ping'an to listen. Why are you so wary of her?" Mrs. Tong did not approve of her daughter's behavior.
In your eyes, she is just a six-year-old child, but in your daughter's eyes, she is a smart girl who can understand a lot of things.
Tong Mingyu smiled, said nothing, and waited quietly for her mother to speak.
"Your father is planning to find a suitable opportunity to submit his request to His Majesty to retire and return home."
"Why do you and your father want to go back to Suzhou?" Which child does not hope to see their parents anytime and anywhere? If their parents go back to Suzhou, they don't know when they will be able to meet again.
“When people get old, they always return to their roots.” Although Mrs. Tong did not live in Suzhou as long as she did in Kyoto, compared to the intrigues and ever-changing situation in Kyoto, she preferred the picturesque, quiet and peaceful living environment of Suzhou.
"Have you decided?" Seeing his mother's affirmative words, Tong Mingyu knew in his heart that the two elders had already discussed it and were just informing him today.
"Does Big Sister know about this?"
"When Minglan came back two days ago, I already told her about this. I have more to tell you today than just this. Your eldest brother mentioned in a letter a while ago that there's a famous doctor in Suzhou. While his reputation isn't as resounding as that of a genius doctor, he's quite proficient in treating internal injuries. If you agree, you can let Ping'an come with us."
After a moment of contemplation, Tong Mingyu shook his head at his mother and said, "I'm afraid this won't work. If I don't tell the truth, my father-in-law will definitely not let Ping An go with you. But if we tell the truth, none of us can predict how he will react."
"What should we do?" Mrs. Tong was also in a dilemma.
"Don't worry, mother. Do you remember Nanny Ruan? She has been taking care of Ping An's health, and the results are remarkable. She once told her daughter that even if we can't find the miracle doctor Lin You, Ping An's health will recover in a few years."
"Really? That would be wonderful," Mrs. Tong said happily. She had always believed that Ping'an's health was the most important factor in her daughter-in-law's opposition to Jiabao and Ping'an's marriage. If this issue could be resolved, then the marriage would truly be a success.
"There's no reason for my daughter to lie to you about something like this to cheer you up."
"But wouldn't it be better if Ping'an could suffer less for two or three years?" Mrs. Tong said regretfully.
"There's nothing we can do about it, you know? Ajun is so obsessed with practicing martial arts now, just so that he can master it and protect Ping'an in the future." Tong Mingyu was both proud and moved.
"Ajun and Ping'an are both good kids." They are really a pair of twins who are connected in heart, Mrs. Tong said with emotion.
The two sisters playing in the yard were also waiting for Tong Jintang and Xiao Jiabao to come home from school.
"Sister Yao, you're here." The shy little boy said excitedly. When he learned that Xiao Yao was coming to visit, he left his servant and ran over first.
"Cousin, are you done with school?" Xiao Yao had called the other person "cousin" ever since she could speak. She had thought that if she were just an ancient person, she might not reject her grandparents' arrangement. But as a modern person who traveled through time, she couldn't accept her cousin's marriage model.
"School is over and all the homework is done." Today I can play with you happily, Sister Yao.
"Didn't you only see your cousin and not me? Be good and call me Sister Ruyi for me to hear." How rare! I finally got promoted to become a sister for once. Today I must trick... coax this easily blushing boy into calling me that once.
Jiabao just looked at Xiao Yao with a smile on his face. As for the little fat man who was shouting next to him, he seemed not to see him.
"I'm your sister too! Can I just call you that?" Xiao Yuan changed his strategy and started coaxing her.
"Sister Yao, I left something good for you. Let's go to my room." After saying that, without waiting for the other party to reply, he pulled Xiao Yao's sleeve and left.
"Hey, wait for me."
Even if she is not your biological cousin, there is no need to treat her differently!
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