Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

Today is New Year's Day, and she specially ordered her maid to dress her up extra beautifully.

Tao Jiuxi had sent her maid early in the morning to buy all the clothes she had seen at the clothing store yesterday. Even though she had a bump on her face, it did not dampen her enthusiasm for trying on new clothes.

After all, it is a festival day, so it should be grand.

She also sent Mu'er to Xianpinzhai and instructed Li Dachun to arrange for the waiters to close the shop as early as possible so that everyone could go home and celebrate the New Year.

Everything seems to be going well.

However, only Shen Zhiyi had promised before leaving that he would try his best to return before the end of the year, but now he has been gone for many days and has not even delivered a letter.

It would be great if Shen Zhiyi was here, then... it would definitely be more lively.

Tao Jiuxi tried hard to suppress his deep longing for Shen Zhiyi and forced himself to believe that even if Shen Zhiyi came back, it would just be one more person to add to the fun.

"Xing'er, tell the kitchen to prepare some more dishes. We're going to indulge in a feast today."

"Miss, you already asked the kitchen to prepare more food yesterday. Do you want more today?"

"Add. Add your dishes too."

"Yes, girl."

"Let's go to my cousin's wine cellar and see if he has any good wine. Then bring out a few jars."

"Yes, Xing'er will do it right away."

In the flower hall, only Tao Jiuxi and Tao Qingwan were sitting, and the table was filled with exquisite dishes.

The maids and servants had been sent away and went to eat on their own.

Tao Jiuxi gently picked up the wine jug in front of him, slowly filled a glass of wine for Tao Qingwan, and said softly: "Eldest sister, today is New Year's Day. May our coming year be smooth, worry-free, peaceful and happy."

"May everything go well and be filled with blessings." Tao Qingwan also raised her glass and responded softly.

In the past, Tao Qingwan was the daughter of a county magistrate, a woman who never left her home. However, this year, she experienced countless tragedies. More than a dozen members of her family were brutally massacred, and her father disappeared without a trace. She and her sister were forced to live with others, feeling overwhelmed with emotion.

The two men raised their glasses, clinked them lightly, and then drank them all in one gulp.

The spicy feeling instantly filled his mouth, so spicy that Tao Jiuxi hurriedly picked up a piece of food and put it into his mouth to relieve it.

Tao Qingwan picked up the wine glass again and refilled it for both of them.

"Second cup of the day..."

At this moment, a loud shout came from outside: "The young master is back!"

The sound was like a thunder, exploding in the mansion.

When Tao Jiuxi heard this, his heart skipped a beat. He felt as if a void in his heart was instantly filled.

She stood up almost subconsciously and ran out of the hall impatiently, her steps hurried and rapid, her skirt fluttering slightly with her movements.

Seeing this, Tao Qingwan quickly stood up and ran over.

I saw several people in the yard walking towards me with big strides.

Shen Zhiyi was wearing a dark robe, his posture still as straight as a pine tree. His face seemed weathered, and it was obvious that he had been through a lot of running around.

Jiang Qu and Jiang Shun followed behind, and as they got closer, Shen Zhiyi's face became clearer and clearer.

Tao Jiuxi's footsteps suddenly stopped. She stood quietly in the distance, feeling her heart beating wildly at this moment. Her eyes were fixed on Shen Zhiyi, full of surprise.

When Shen Zhiyi saw Tao Jiuxi, his originally tired face suddenly softened and a warm smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

In Tao Jiuxi's eyes, it seemed that at this moment he could only see Shen Zhiyi.

However, she still had her sanity. She stood at a distance, bowed slightly, and saluted Shen Zhiyi: "My cousin, I wish you all the best."

Before Shen Zhiyi could respond, he suddenly heard Tao Qingwan's excited voice shouting, "Father!"

"Father?" What father?

Tao Jiuxi heard the cry and quickly looked in the direction Tao Qingwan was looking.

I saw a person standing behind Shen Zhiyi. That was the original owner's father.

This, this, this... Is Jian'an Temple so powerful?

She was both surprised and happy, but in an instant, worry surged into her heart like a tide.

Shen Zhiyi actually brought Tao Hongyuan with him. Did Shen Zhiyi know everything about their affairs? Especially the fact that they had gone to the wrong mansion, how much did he know?

Tao Qingwan ran forward almost immediately, her hands trembling slightly as she excitedly held her father's hand tightly.

Crystal clear tears suddenly welled up in Tao Hongyuan's eyes, which were full of vicissitudes of life.

"Wan'er, my Wan'er, I never thought that we would meet again one day." Tao Hongyuan's voice was also full of emotion.

"Is Dad okay?" Tao Qingwan looked at her father carefully. Seeing that he was fine, she couldn't hold back her tears of joy any longer.

Tao Jiuxi looked at the two people who were crying with joy, and couldn't help but take a few steps forward.

When passing by Shen Zhiyi, Shen Zhiyi discovered that Tao Jiuxi had a red and swollen spot on her face. However, she had cleverly covered it with rouge, so if you didn't look closely, it would be difficult to notice.

He wanted to reach out and stop Tao Jiuxi to find out what was going on, but when he thought about how he interacted with Tao Hongyuan on the way back, he felt that Tao Hongyuan was a somewhat old-fashioned person.

If I care too much about Tao Jiuxi at this moment, it might backfire.

Tao Jiuxi walked forward and saw the two crying. He was deeply touched and his eyes began to moisten.

"It's good that father is back. Don't cry, sister." Tao Jiuxi stepped forward and handed the handkerchief to Tao Qingwan. With tears in the corners of his eyes, he looked at the two of them quietly.

"Xier, I haven't seen you for half a year. You have grown up." Tao Hongyuan gently touched Tao Jiuxi's head with trembling hands, his eyes full of love and satisfaction.

"Father, we all miss you very much when you are not around."

Tao Hongyuan said with emotion: "Father misses you too."

Seeing that Tao Jiuxi was about to cry, Shen Zhiyi immediately said in a gentle voice:

"Master Tao, you must have traveled all this way. We will have plenty of time to chat later. Today is New Year's Day, so why don't we move to the flower hall and have a meal while we talk?"

After hearing this, the father, daughter and their two companions slowly collected their thoughts.

"Father, the food is still hot. Let's go quickly."

Everyone came to the flower hall and took their seats one by one.

Jiang Shun and Jiang Qu sat down below Shen Zhiyi at Shen Zhiyi's request.

Tao Hongyuan, under Shen Zhiyi's warm invitation, sat respectfully on the other side.

Tao Hongyuan bowed slightly, cupped his hands and said, "I am deeply grateful for your kindness, Your Majesty." His expression was full of respect and his behavior was full of humility.

Tao Jiuxi had never been too particular about the rules, usually just sitting down wherever she found one. Today, with so many people around and the original owner's father also present, she was especially obedient and sat down below Tao Qingwan.

When the maids saw Shen Zhiyi coming back, they immediately rushed to the flower hall to serve him.

They carefully took the wine glass that Tao Jiuxi had just drunk from away from Shen Zhiyi.

Shen Zhiyi narrowed his eyes slightly and glared at Tao Jiuxi imperceptibly.

That little girl, not waiting for him to come back to eat together, was actually drinking? She was really getting bolder and bolder.

But because Tao Hongyuan was present, he could only secretly glare at Tao Jiuxi to express his dissatisfaction.

Tao Jiuxi didn't care at first, but when she saw Shen Zhiyi first look at the wine glass in front of him and then glare at her, she glared back.

What's wrong?

He's only been back home for a quarter of an hour and he's already glaring at her?