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They had just finished lunch when Qiyue hurried back. Xiao Tianbao immediately hugged her and asked, "Sister Qiyue, have you found my house? Have you seen my mother?"

July's face was tired, but her eyes showed relief, and she had obviously brought back important news.

Jing Chunxi asked her to sit down, and Tianbao climbed onto the chair obediently, carefully poured a glass of water, and then looked up at July. Her eyes were sparkling, but her eyelashes were trembling slightly, and it was obvious that she was a little uneasy.

Tianbao's actions made Jing Chunxi and Qiyue feel inexplicably sad. Qiyue didn't even drink the water and told her, "Your father and mother are fine, but the tea shop has closed down first."

Qiyue spoke in a brisk tone, took a sip of tea, and as if to deliberately comfort her, said, "The housekeeper rushed back from the manor the day before yesterday. They just found out that Tianbao is missing too, and they are grieving at home."

She paused and continued, "Fortunately, they listened to the housekeeper and didn't go looking for you regardless of the consequences. Now they know that you three brothers and sisters are all fine, so they are very happy and even said they want to thank us!" Tianbao didn't notice the deliberate tone of July's voice, but Jing Chunxi heard it.

"This is what your mother packed specially for you. She told you to stay here and wait for your two brothers. She will come to see you in a few days."

Only then did they notice that July was holding a bundle in her hand.

July put the bundle on the table and slowly untied the knot. Xiao Tianbao immediately came over and stared at July's movements, her eyes full of anticipation.

When the little sweet baby saw the several sets of small clothes, two pairs of shoes and two small dolls that her mother brought her, her eyes lit up instantly.

"I have to change. My clothes stink." When July brought her out, it was still dark. She was still wearing the same dirty clothes from yesterday. When she saw the new clothes, she threw them away in disgust.

Seeing Tianbao being so clumsy, Xiyue and Jing Chunxi helped her put on her new clothes and shoes. She was so happy holding a doll, jumping up and down and spinning in circles, talking excitedly non-stop.

Tianbao played with the doll for a while, then went to see Qiyue and had dinner. Finally, feeling a little tired, he came back and took a nap under Jing Chunxi's coaxing. Tianbao slept on the couch with a satisfied smile on his face. He could feel the love of his parents even in his dreams.

Jing Chunxi called Qiyue into the inner room and motioned her to sit on the stool opposite him. Then he slowly said, "Is Tianbao's mother in trouble?"

What July said just now was just to coax Tianbao. Jing Chunxi obviously noticed the strangeness on July's face, so he didn't dare to believe it completely.

After losing three children at once, it was impossible for the parents not to be anxious and not to look for them. Jing Chunxi looked at Qiyue with worry in his eyes, and was very worried that something had happened to Tianbao's family.

Seeing that the young lady was a little anxious, Qiyue quickly said: "It's not a big deal, young lady, don't worry."

She continued, "When her two brothers were lost, the family was really anxious. Her father asked someone to contact the yamen runners in Minqing County, hoping to get the children back. However, the money was spent, but the children never came back. I heard that a lot of money was spent. Seeing that there was no way, he offered a reward for help in finding the children, but it was all a waste of money and nothing came of it.

Tianbao's mother fell ill because of this and has been unable to get up for five or six days."

Qiyue's voice choked with sobs, clearly moved by the family's plight. "Thankfully, they listened to the housekeeper's advice. They only asked someone to do the job, and neither the couple left Jian'an City. Otherwise, the situation would have been even worse."

She sighed and continued, "After learning that Tianbao was lost again, her mother became even more seriously ill and refused to eat or drink for almost three days."

Seeing that the young lady was listening very seriously, with a serious look in her eyes, Qi Yue did not dare to stop and continued, “When they saw me today, they didn’t believe me and thought I was here to cheat them out of money again.

Later, when they heard from the servants that Tianbao was in Cui's house and that they could come to see her at any time or take her home, they began to believe it with some suspicion.

"Later, it was Tianbao's messy drawing that worked. Her mother really understood it and confirmed that it was her daughter who drew it. Only then did she let me sit by her bed and listen carefully to everything that happened."

When Qiyue said this, her expression was much more relaxed, and she continued: "I told Tianbao everything that happened after I met her. It seems that what I said matches Tianbao. Her mother is in much better spirits and has been helped to sit up."

"I watched her eat half a bowl of porridge and fall asleep before I left."

She raised her head and looked at Jing Chunxi with a hint of confusion in her eyes: "Miss, this servant just feels strange and a little confused. Since it has been confirmed that she is their daughter, why didn't anyone follow her? Aren't they anxious to see their daughter?"

As July spoke, he pulled out a palm-sized cloth bag from his bosom and placed it on the coffee table. When he opened it, he saw a thick stack of banknotes, probably worth tens of thousands of taels.

July lowered her head and said, "This was forced upon me by his father. I had no choice but to accept it, otherwise her mother would kneel down in front of me. They didn't ask for anything, they just wanted us to take good care of the child for a few days." July was helpless and worried about being blamed by the young lady. She knew it was wrong to accept such a large sum of money privately, but she really couldn't refuse it at the time.

"They also said that the world is in chaos and it's not safe to take the child back immediately, so they wanted us to take care of the child first."

Qiyue raised her head, worry evident on her face. She said, "His father also said that he would come to see Tianbao after his wife has taken good care of herself for a few days and is able to stand on her feet."

Seeing that the young lady had remained silent, Qiyue felt a little uneasy. After a pause, she continued, "Young lady, could it be that because you're looking for the child, you've revealed your wealth? Someone might be targeting you, and the Yan family is worried that the banknotes aren't safe at home?"

Jing Chunxi thought about it and felt that it was not impossible. The world was in such a mess that not only the corrupt officials in the government and the navy would want to make money, but the gangsters and hooligans on the street would also target him. People would not be able to survive, and the common people would fight for their lives.

Jing Chunxi nodded and said, "Since they are willing to believe it, then let's keep it for them first. We can return it when Tianbao returns home."

She looked at Qiyue and ordered, "If I'm not at home, take good care of Tianbao."

July said "yes", then looked at the pile of banknotes, felt scared, stood up, took two steps back and said, "Miss, please put it away quickly." This big bag looked hot, and she didn't want to take it anymore.

Jing Chunxi found her expression, as if she wanted to leave immediately, quite amusing. Yet, he also admired her loyalty. A greedy and treacherous servant would have absconded with the money long ago. But someone like Qiyue, with her exceptional skills and the ability to become invisible, could find a way to survive wherever she went.

Jing Chunxi: "Wait for Chuntao to come back and claim the reward yourself."

July immediately said happily, "Thank you, Miss!" As if this small reward was what she deserved, and she felt at ease using it.

Jing Chunxi couldn't help but sigh that the person Xu Zize chose for her was indeed good.

He also instructed July: "Remember to go out and tell the gatekeeper in the front yard, so that no one from the Yan family will be stopped outside when they come, causing any misunderstanding." If someone from the Yan family came to look for Tianbao and was stopped in the front yard, it would be a big misunderstanding, and they would definitely think they were cheated.

She looked at Tianbao's sleeping face on the couch, and thought about the difficulties in the world, which was really heartwarming. She secretly vowed in her heart that she must protect this child until she could return to her parents safely.