There were four of Xiao Jingmin's family members when they went to the banquet, but when they came back, there were six of them. Under the envious gazes of a group of officials in Songjiang, Xiao Jingmin reluctantly returned home with his two burdens.
"From now on, you must stay in the backyard and never go to the front. Do you hear me?" Yuan Yutong solemnly warned the two girls.
"Why?" Xiao Yuan didn't want to live a life equivalent to being in jail. She just didn't understand why her father brought those two annoying guys home. Not only did he treat them to good food and drink, but now he was even unable to leave the house. Why?
"Mom, let's drive these two people away..."
Yuan Yutong quickly covered her daughter's mouth. This little thing is really worrying. How could her family offend those two people? The Queen's family, others can't wait to curry favor with them! Yuan Yutong didn't understand what exactly it was about them that made her daughter dislike them. Her face was filled with disgust and impatience. She couldn't even show numbness, let alone joy.
"When will they leave?" Xiao Yao missed her parents and brothers very much. If she hadn't considered that her third aunt hadn't seen her daughter for several months, her sister would definitely not agree to let her leave first. Xiao Yao would have returned to Kyoto long ago.
"Uncle San, do you have any news about my grandfather and second uncle? They have been in the northwest for half a year. When will they come back?" Xiao Yao was most concerned about her grandfather. The news she heard could be summarized in a few words.
"Your grandfather is with King Jing and will be back soon."
"It takes more than a month to ride from here to the northwest border town, so even if there is news, it would be a long time ago. Just wait patiently. He will come back naturally when the time comes."
Words like these not only did not bother An Xiaoyao, but made her even more worried.
How about asking the Mu brothers? Xiao Yao always felt that Mu Fengwu was an unreliable person. If it were Yun Yichen, he should know some inside information, but it was a pity! Given Yun Yichen's attitude towards her, he might not be willing to tell her even if he knew something.
My grandfather taught three students. He and the eldest son Yun had different auras, Ruyi and Mu Fengwu would fight whenever they met. If there was another girl in my family, would she and the ninth prince both fall in love and kill each other?
Brother Mu Fengwu would wander around during the day and stay at Xiao Jingmin's house at night. Mu Fengwu still felt a little regretful that Yuan Yutong had hidden his junior sisters.
"Xiao Qi, it seems that the Xiao family is not very satisfied with you. The junior sister has been hidden away." Mu Fengwu never said less when it came to teasing, no matter who the other person was.
"I never said I liked your junior sister. I just thought they were not annoying and made a few jokes." Mu Fengyang was only a few years older than Xiao Yao. He didn't really understand what it felt like to like someone. He just knew that he didn't hate those two girls, and he had no other thoughts at the moment.
"Brother is thinking only of you. Don't miss this opportunity. To tell you the truth, if I weren't so much older than Junior Sister, I wouldn't be suitable. I would have asked Grandfather to propose marriage to the Xiao family long ago. Yun Can has been thinking about Junior Sister since the first time he saw her."
"It's better not to mention him, he's a defeated general." Mu Fengyang never took Yun Can seriously. Was his brother mentioning him in front of him to humiliate him?
"You dare to say that you don't like my junior sister? If you don't like her, why would you speak of Yuncan in this tone?" Mu Fengwu seemed to have caught some handle and would not give up until his brother admitted it in person.
"If I want to marry her when I grow up, I will go to her house in person to propose. If she doesn't like me, even if she is a Ninth Heaven Fairy, it will be of no use. So brother, please don't say such things anymore. It will not do your junior sister any good if it gets out, okay?" Mu Fengyang didn't think this was a big deal. In the future, he would just marry whoever he liked. What's the point of saying more now?
"You have a point. No, I am the elder brother. Why do I always get lectured by you?" Mu Fengwu sadly found himself being suppressed by the Yun brothers outside; at home, his grandfather was the most picky, his father was also critical of everything, and even the much younger Xiaoqi now dared to speak to his brother in a lecturing tone.
After all, I am the young master of a Duke's mansion, but I have suffered as much as a young wife. Am I destined to be bullied since I was born?
"Be careful when you talk to your brother next time. You have to respect him, okay?"
"Everyone has the same status in the face of truth." Mu Fengyang had long understood his brother's temper and character, as he acted like an elder brother when he couldn't win the argument.
"Junior sister should be allowed to deal with you." Thinking of Xiao Yuan jumping up and down with her hands on her hips, Mu Fengwu's depressed mood was immediately relieved. How nice it would be if he had a sister like this. Why didn't God fulfill his wish, but sent this proud brat to him? Thinking about how his younger brother was treated like the apple of his eye at home, and then thinking about his own status which was like a chicken rib, Mu Fengwu sighed again.
"I hate sarcastic girls." If your junior sister is such a girl, I will go home tomorrow.
"Fifth brother is talking about the junior sister, the rounder one." Mu Fengwu hasn't made the match yet! In any case, he doesn't want his brother to withdraw now.
"How many days do you plan to stay here?" Mu Fengyang wanted to return to Kyoto.
"Let's play for two more days, and then I will go and persuade Uncle and Aunt Xiao. How about we escort our junior sister back to Kyoto together?" Mu Fengwu thought his idea was good. He could not only help his brother and junior sister, but also help the Xiao family. He was really considerate.
"You're dreaming." If they wanted me and my group to escort them, they would have said it long ago. The fact that they haven't said anything yet means they haven't considered it at all. I don't know what's wrong with my brother's brain. It seems like there's always something missing.
No matter how the brothers debated, the results did not go as they expected.
The next afternoon, a horse galloped outside the gate of Xiao Jingmin's house.
"Sir, why are you here?" The doorman opened his mouth in surprise when he saw the visitor. Could something have happened in Kyoto?
"Is the Third Master here?" Xiao Jingkang dismounted, handed the reins to the doorman and asked.
"The third master has taken the two young ladies out for a trip." The doorman saw that Xiao Jingkang's face became even gloomier after hearing his words, and he couldn't help but shrink his neck. It seemed that this person had come with bad intentions!
Xiao Jingkang gritted his teeth and said, "You are so kind, Third Brother. I don't mind you loving your own daughter, but why do you force Ping An to stay at my house? You are happy to take care of the two children, but have you considered your brother's feelings? I haven't seen my baby for several months, and it's not just me. There are several people at home who are waiting eagerly for her!"
My father is not at home now, otherwise he would have come to Songjiang long ago.
"Do you know where they went?" Xiao Jingkang didn't want to wait any longer. He planned to catch them himself... No, he planned to ask his third brother to come back.
"Is that the carriage from our mansion?" A man who looked like a servant saw a carriage coming from a distance because of his young age and good eyesight.
"Hey, brother, why are you in Songjiang? Is there something wrong at home?" Xiao Jingmin, who had a leisurely and relaxed expression just now, immediately changed his expression when he thought that something might have happened in Kyoto.
"Something big has happened." There is nothing bigger than you detaining my daughter, Xiao Jingkang said with a deliberately stern face.
"What happened? Big brother, please tell me quickly!" Xiao Jingmin was really anxious. He jumped off the carriage lightly and came to Xiao Jingkang at lightning speed, waiting for his answer.
"My family's safe!" Xiao Jingkang changed the subject, his eyes returning to the carriage. What was going on with the two young masters of Duke Mu's family nearby? Was it another chance encounter? Ever since Xiao Lang returned and told his family about Tang Hao, Xiao Jingkang had become wary of boys, automatically categorizing them as having ulterior motives.
"Dad, are you here to pick me up? Ping'an must have missed you." The curtain of the car was lifted, and a beautiful smiling face was revealed.
"My dear baby, Daddy thought you had forgotten about your family!" No matter how I listened to it, I felt like a woman in the boudoir was complaining about a heartless man.
Even though the Mu brothers were not familiar with Xiao Jingkang, they were still jealous of him at this time. Mu Fengwu really wanted to go over and remind Lord Xiao that he was overacting.
"You, your mother, and your brother will always be the people Ping An misses the most. Your daughter will never forget them in her entire life." Xiao Yao kept saying nice things as if they were free of charge. In fact, this was not really trying to please the other party. This was her real thought at the moment.
It turns out the little junior sister can also speak sweet nothings. Mu Fengwu recalled the confrontation between Xiao Yao and Yun Yichen. He had always thought that pretty girls were always coaxed into submission. Only today did he realize that the pretty little junior sister was not only capable of arguing, but could also charm others with her sweet words. Didn't you see that Master Xiao was already captivated by them? If someone asked him right now which direction was north, Mu Fengwu doubted he would be able to answer.
"Come and let daddy hug you." Xiao Jingkang requested strongly. They hadn't seen each other for several months, so a hug wouldn't be too much to ask for.
"Yes, Dad, my daughter is seven years old now." There are outsiders here! Can you make your request in private?
"Hey, all of you turn around." Xiao Jingkang, who couldn't wait any longer, looked around. Seeing that his elder brother was still in the mood to joke, Xiao Jingmin's nervous mood slowly relaxed. He decided to satisfy his elder brother's wish first, and then inquire about the family affairs.
The Mu brothers turned their horses around at the same time, they had never seen such an affectionate father and daughter. Mu Fengwu felt that this scene was very familiar, and after thinking hard for a while he finally remembered that this was simply the tradition of the Xiao family. From General Xiao to several young masters of the Xiao family, they all behaved like this when they saw the two little girls. No, it was this kind of behavior.
It seems that no matter who becomes the grandson-in-law of the Xiao family in the future, it will not be easy! If you dare to treat someone's daughter (granddaughter) badly, you will easily be attacked by everyone.
Poor Xiaoqi, he looked at his brother with sympathy.
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