The group had lunch outside. Li Xiaoxiao bought a lot of things for everyone. When the sun was almost setting, everyone was too tired to walk anymore, so Yun Che took everyone back to the Yun Mansion.

The next day, Yun Che took everyone to visit other scenic spots in the capital. On the third day, Bai Shi was worried about the housework and suggested to Li Xiaoxiao that they go back to Li Village. Bai Jing and Bai Dong agreed with both hands. The two grown men were not very interested in shopping and always wanted to go back to work.

Li Xiaoxiao wanted to keep them for a few more days, but seeing that everyone insisted on going back, she didn't force it. "Xiaoxiao, don't worry. Once I have arranged things in the capital, I will take you back to Lijia Village to live for a while."

With Yun Che's comfort, Li Xiaoxiao felt much happier. "Mom, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, Uncle, Aunt, since you all want to go back, I won't keep you here. After we've settled things here, we'll find time to go back to Li Village," Li Xiaoxiao said to everyone.

"Sister, I don't want to be separated from you." Hearing that they would be going back tomorrow, Li Linlin took Li Xiaoxiao's hand and said coquettishly.

"Lin'er, sister will go back to see you soon, don't worry." After saying this, Li Xiaoxiao took Li Fang's hand and said, "Fang'er, go back and study hard, sister is waiting for you in the capital." Li Fang nodded heavily with tears in her eyes.

The next morning, a faint sense of parting filled the courtyard of the Yun Mansion. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting a gentle light on the people busy packing their bags, adding a touch of tenderness to the parting scene. Li Xiaoxiao stood nearby, her eyes slightly red. She held Li Linlin's hand tightly, as if that could ease the pain of the impending separation.

"Linlin, you have to listen to your mother. I will come to see you soon after I finish my work here, okay?" Li Xiaoxiao comforted her sister softly, her eyes full of reluctance.

Li Linlin nodded, tears welling up in her eyes, but she forced herself not to let them fall. "Sister, you must come back soon. I will miss you every day."

Mrs. Bai, Mrs. Bai Jing, and Mrs. Bai Dong were also busy. They looked up at Li Xiaoxiao from time to time, their eyes showing both love for their daughter (niece) and expectations for the future. Mrs. Bai came over and gently hugged Li Xiaoxiao, "Xiaoxiao, don't be sad. Our Lijia Village will always be your home. Come back anytime you miss us."

Yun Che stood aside, his eyes gentle yet firm. He gently patted Li Xiaoxiao's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I'm here. I'll arrange everything as soon as possible, and then we'll return to Li Village together."

With everything ready, the group set out on their journey back to Lijia Village. The carriage slowly weaved through the bustling streets of the capital, eventually exiting the city gates and heading towards the familiar land. Along the way, Li Fang and Li Linlin were in low spirits. Having never parted with Li Xiaoxiao before, they were both heartbroken. But with Mrs. Bai's patient soothing, their moods gradually improved.

Bai looked at the scenery passing by outside the window, feeling mixed emotions, missing her daughter and remembering the past years.

After two days of bumpy ride, when the afterglow of the setting sun filled the entire Lijia Village, the carriage finally stopped at the entrance of the village.

Under the big banyan tree at the entrance of the village, the villagers who were chatting saw Bai and his companions' carriage and gathered around. Faced with the villagers' enthusiasm, Bai got off the carriage and greeted everyone one by one.

"Cui Niang, you are finally back. How is it? Is Xiaoxiao doing well in the capital? Is the capital as prosperous as described in the books?" One of the aunts, who was dressed simply but neatly, asked anxiously, her eyes flashing with curiosity and concern.

Mrs. Bai smiled and nodded, her eyes full of pride. "Yes, Aunt Zhao, Xiaoxiao is doing well in the capital. The Yun family takes care of her meticulously. The capital is indeed prosperous, and the bustle and scenery are unimaginable in our Li Village. However, no matter how prosperous it is, it can't compare to the warmth and tranquility of our Li Village."

"Oh, that's great, that's great!" Aunt Zhao nodded repeatedly, her face filled with genuine joy. "When you're free, I'll have Xiaoxiao take us to see it for ourselves."

"There will be a chance, there will be a chance." Bai responded with a smile, secretly thinking that if there is a chance in the future, she will definitely take her fellow villagers to the capital for a walk and let everyone broaden their horizons.

At this time, Li Linlin and Li Fang also jumped off the carriage. Although the two children were still immersed in the mood of parting, smiles gradually appeared on their faces when they saw the familiar village and enthusiastic villagers.

The villagers chattered about everything in the capital, and the Bai family and the others patiently answered them one by one, occasionally interjecting a few words about Yun Che's care for Xiao Xiao and the interesting things they had experienced in the capital, which drew laughter from everyone.

The afterglow of the setting sun gradually faded away, and the sky became filled with sunset glow, dyeing Lijia Village with a layer of golden color.

After chatting with the villagers for a while, Bai took everyone back.

When they arrived at the door of their home, Bai Jing and Bai Dong were busy unloading the luggage from the carriage. "Mom, let's have dinner at our house tonight, all together." Bai said to Wang.

"Okay, okay, okay, everyone pack your luggage first, and then cook dinner together." Wang said directly.

"Okay, Mom." Bai Dong and Bai Jing answered in unison.

Bai Qiwen couldn't wait to run to the backyard to check on the rabbits he raised. Since he had not been at home these days, Bai asked Uncle Chen to help look after them. Bai Qiwen watched in the backyard for a while, and after making sure that the rabbits were fine, he ran back to the front yard to help pack the luggage.

Bai picked out a few batches of better fine cotton cloth and a few boxes of cakes brought back from the capital, put them in a basket, and went out to Aunt Chen's house.

After chatting with them for a while and giving them the food, Bai hurried back home to cook.

Back home, Bai took Li Linlin and Li Fang to the kitchen to prepare dinner. After Wang Xiuqin and Li Jia finished packing, they joined the kitchen to help. Smoke rose from the kitchen, and the aroma of food filled the air. It was the taste of home, the long-lost peace and warmth.

At dinner time, the family sat together, eating simple but delicious meals and chatting about family matters, with everyone's face filled with happy smiles.

As night fell, Lijia Village gradually fell into tranquility, broken only by the occasional barking of dogs and the croaking of distant frogs. Under the warm light of the house, the Bai family savored this rare moment of peace and reunion, their hearts filled with longing for the future and a deep attachment to each other.

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