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The capital's South Gate stood majestically, its blue-gray bricks gleaming with a warm sheen in the autumn sun. The weeping willows lining the moat had already turned a pale yellow, their branches swaying in the autumn breeze, bringing a refreshing coolness.

The wind was not as sticky as in summer, nor as biting as in winter, but it was just the right amount of refreshing, gently picking up a few early fallen sycamore leaves on the ground and making them swirl on the bluestone road.

When they were stopped near Wuliting, Ah Heng instinctively shielded his sister behind him. The accompanying carriage and guards also felt a sudden tightening of their hearts, thinking something had happened. When they saw the familiar face standing in front, both brother and sister were stunned.

Ah Yue's hand, clutching her brother's sleeve, was trembling slightly, while Ah Heng looked at the bustling crowd in front of him in disbelief - his cousin was standing in the front, and next to him should be his cousin's wife, and behind them were young men and women wearing colorful clothes, a total of twenty people, surrounding this small pavilion.

"Ayue, Aheng! Sister and Xiaoyu are here to pick you up." Jing Chunxi wore an apricot-yellow skirt, a moon-white bodice embroidered with lotus flowers, and a single jade hairpin in her hair. Though plainly dressed, she exuded an air of nobility. Beside her, Xiaoyu, wearing a bright red shirt, stood on tiptoe, waving at them, her smile so wide that her teeth showed.

After meeting their cousin and his wife, Ah Heng and Ah Yue simultaneously felt like paying their respects. Ah Heng lifted his skirt and was about to kneel, and Ah Yue followed suit. Almost simultaneously, they called out in panic, "Princess!" Their voices carried a hint of fear, a touch of unfamiliarity, and a touch of the bewilderment of reuniting after a long separation.

"You really don't care about me as your sister." Jing Chunxi hurriedly stepped forward and firmly grasped Ayue's arm, preventing her from kneeling. Her hand was warm and strong, and her fingertips touched Ayue's skin, which was slightly cool and warm.

On the other side, Xiaoyu had already pulled Ah Heng's hand, "Brother Ah Heng, what are you doing? Be careful not to make your sister angry and leave." Her eyes were shining and a little coquettish when she spoke. She still remembered how good her brothers and sisters were to her when they were in Qiantang County.

"You are Ah Heng!" A young man in a royal blue robe squeezed out from the crowd, "I am Jing Qingpu, we will be classmates from now on. Come here and I will introduce our friends to you." He was in high spirits when he spoke, and he grabbed Ah Heng's arm, as affectionate as if they had known each other for a long time.

"I'm Brother Silang Jing Congming," the tallest student came over and smiled, revealing two fangs. "The princess's cousin must have told you about me." He winked at the two of them with a bit of cynical playfulness.

"I am the conferred official of the Minister's Mansion..."

"I am from the Wang family..."

"I'm Zhao..."

A group of students came running out from behind, all dressed in gorgeous clothes, but without any air of arrogance. They introduced themselves in a flurry, one patted Ah Heng's shoulder, another took Ah Heng's hand, and instantly stole the limelight from Jing Chunxi, the distinguished princess.

Jing Chunxi was not angry at all. Instead, she watched the scene with a smile, her eyes full of satisfaction - she was happy that these children from aristocratic families were not xenophobic, and she was even happier with the genuine enthusiasm they showed.

"Ayue, get on our carriage," Jin Jie'er was not willing to be outdone. She came up and put her arm around Ayue's hand. "Don't go with those brats." She raised her chin slightly as she spoke, with the unique coquettishness of a young girl.

"That's right," Mingzhu said, "It's more fun with us, so we all ride in the princess's cousin's car." She pointed behind her - Sister Yan was smiling, Yaya nodded vigorously at Ayue, and Xiaoyu hugged her directly.

A Yue subconsciously looked at her brother who was surrounded by boys - A Heng was already being carried by Jing Qingpu and Jing Congming on both sides towards the carriage, and they had no time to care about her at all.

She turned back to look at her cousin and his wife, who were standing beside her with a smile on their faces. Seeing her cousin nod slightly and his wife smile gently at her, she turned to the group of sisters, most of whom she had never met before, nodded slightly, and two shallow dimples appeared at the corners of her lips. She replied sweetly, "Okay!"

"Let's go!" Jing Mingyue turned back and said as Tao Chengrui supported her and stepped onto the carriage steps. Her pomegranate red jacket with gold all over it was particularly eye-catching in the autumn sun.

"The big kitchen of the Ningguo Mansion hasn't been open for several days. Let's go back together today to join in the fun. Just order whatever you want to eat, and I'll do my best to satisfy you." Everyone was so enthusiastic. If she didn't make it clear, she was afraid that the two little ones who had just arrived would be taken away to other families in a blink of an eye.

After just one day's rest, the two siblings had not even had time to explore the huge garden of the Ningguo Mansion. The next morning, surrounded by a group of enthusiastic young people such as Pu Ge'er and Si Lang, they went to Wenhua Academy to study, feeling a bit reserved for entering a new environment and looking forward to the future.

Young men's friendships always seem to be established extremely quickly. The unfamiliarity when they first met yesterday had been mostly eliminated in the carriage on the way home and in the casual conversation at dinner the day before. Now they really looked like close classmates.

Their early return meant that the autumn banquet, which had been originally scheduled for five days later specifically for them, now had more time. So they simply didn't change the date, but only slightly adjusted the scale of the banquet to make it more homely and warm.

With the Autumn Banquet just around the corner, the General's Mansion was naturally bustling with activity. But this bustle couldn't dampen the excitement of several young ladies, including Jin Jie'er and Mingzhu. They already had a fondness for the gentle and shy Ah Yue, and with the Autumn Banquet just around the corner, they couldn't sit still any longer.

That morning, just as the sky was getting light, the girls didn't even have time to have breakfast, and went to the Rong Enbo Mansion together, chattering and begging to go to the Ningguo Mansion to pick up A Yue to play over, under the pretext of "discussing what to wear for the autumn banquet."

This proposal was exactly what Jing Chunxi wanted. She had originally intended to invite Ayue to stay for a day or two, so that she wouldn't feel unfamiliar with her new arrival and could spend more time with other girls her own age.

Seeing her sisters so proactive and enthusiastic, she was naturally happy to see it happen. She nodded in agreement and carefully instructed the capable maid beside her: "Chengfen, you go with them. Remember to bring two guards with you. Make sure to take good care of the young ladies. Go quickly and return quickly."

Inside the Ningguo Mansion, Jing Mingyue was enjoying breakfast with Ah Yue. On the table was a plate of exquisite glutinous rice porridge, a few small snacks, and a few refreshing side dishes.

A Yue ate in small bites with an elegant manner. When she heard the servant come to report that Jin Jie'er, Mingzhu and others were coming to pick her up, she subconsciously looked up at her cousin Jing Mingyue with inquiry and expectation in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Jing Mingyue's face immediately broke into a gentle smile. She put down her silver chopsticks and said softly to A Yue, "Go quickly. They are all lively people, so it's a good opportunity for you to get acquainted with them. It wouldn't be a bad idea to stay with your princess sister for a day or two and have some fun."

A Yue is new here and needs to integrate into the circle of noble ladies in Beijing as quickly as possible. Now that there is a ready-made opportunity, there is naturally no reason to stop her. I just hope that she can get along with her sisters easily and comfortably.