Human fate is very strange. What is meant to come always happens unexpectedly, just like the flowers that bloom unexpectedly in spring, natural and beautiful.

Ling Xiao sat down and drank less than a cup of tea with the three of them, but they hit it off right away and had a great chat. This made them feel that she was the perfect choice to be Sanlang's wife.

They talked about everything from poetry and songs to daily matters, from music, chess, calligraphy and painting to local customs and practices. The more they talked, the more they got along, as if they had known each other for many years.

"Sister, a chubby and cute little sister came and said she is an old acquaintance of yours." Xiaoyu, who was learning to receive guests together, suddenly came running over. Her little face was flushed and there were fine beads of sweat on her forehead. She said this to Jing Chunxi, her tone full of joy.

Chubby? Cute? Jing Chunxi frowned slightly, not remembering such a person. She looked at Feng Jiaojiao and Jing Mingyue beside her. They also shook their heads, with a hint of confusion in their eyes.

But the one who could enter the flower viewing banquet was not one of his sisters or relatives, so he must be a distinguished guest invited by the General's Mansion. Jing Chunxi thought so and became more and more curious.

"Where are they? Which family's?" Jing Chunxi stood up, her skirt swaying gently. She looked behind Xiaoyu and saw five or six girls coming in together not far away. They were all dressed up. The slightly plump figure in the middle stood out in the crowd, yet seemed a little unfamiliar.

"From Uncle Yongqiang's house." Xiaoyu blinked her big eyes and answered in a clear voice, "She said she came back with Aunt Xiaolian."

"Is Xiaolian home?" Jing Chunxi couldn't help but search for Xiaolian among the girls who were getting closer and closer. She had always addressed her cousin, who was only two years older than her but of the same generation as her mother, by her first name.

Xiaolian started out as a small accountant, working diligently and often staying up late to check accounts. Now, having just reached the age of 15, she's already been appointed the general manager of business in Jiujiang and Jian'an counties. She rarely comes home, so she must be planning to come back for Mid-Autumn Festival this time!

Just? I can come back with her~

"Is it Tianbao?" Jing Chunxi's mind suddenly flashed with the little cutie who dared to go out alone to look for her two brothers when she was only four or five years old several years ago. At that time, she had two little pigtails and a sweet smile always hung on her chubby face.

"Tianbao?" Jing Chunxi called out to the little girl who rushed over as quickly and nimbly as a deer when she saw her, with a hint of anticipation in her voice.

"I knew that Sister Xi wouldn't forget Tianbao." The little fat girl rushed over. Her round body was unusually flexible. Seeing Jing Chunxi had stretched out his hands to her, she fluttered excitedly and hung on Jing Chunxi like an octopus, burying her little face in Jing Chunxi's shoulder and rubbing it.

"Hmm, it's quite heavy. The delicacies of Jian'an County are indeed nourishing. Did you bring any for my sister?" Luckily, he still practices martial arts regularly, so his arms are strong. Otherwise, I'm afraid they would both be flopping on the ground right now. Jing Chunxi smiled and pinched Tianbao's chubby cheek.

"I brought it, I brought it. Six big boxes, prepared by mother. Because they took up half of the carriage, Sister Xiaolian always complained that it was too much." Unlike the fat girls she had seen before whose facial features were squeezed together, Tianbao's facial features were stretched out. Although each one did not look too delicate, but when put together, it was very comfortable to look at.

Especially those big eyes, when squinted they look like the moon with a shy smile, and there are two shallow dimples at the corners of her mouth.

"Have you met the young ladies in the mansion?" Tianbao's feet finally touched the ground. Jing Chunxi pulled her wrist and felt the warmth and softness of her palm.

Xiaoyu answered from the side, with a hint of pride in her voice, "We all introduced ourselves, and Sister Ling'er also took her to meet a few cousins. If she wasn't busy entertaining guests, the sisters would have wanted to follow in."

"I just have a brother who is really annoying," Tianbao suddenly pouted, wrinkling her little face. "I told you my name is Yanfei, but he always calls me Fatty. It's so annoying." She stomped her feet as she spoke, looking very angry.

"Tianbao, if you don't tell me, I won't know your name, Yanfei! Tell me which brother it is? I will scold him later." After comforting Tianbao, Jing Chunxi looked at Xiaoyu with questioning eyes.

"It's all cousin Silang. He's so fond of Sister Tianbao when he sees her that he circles around her twice, but he never says anything nice. Xiaoyu won't like him anymore." Xiaoyu's tone was indignant, and her little fists were clenched tightly, as if she just realized for the first time how mean Silang's mouth was.

"That's my fourth cousin. He doesn't have a bad heart. He probably thinks Tianbao is cute and is teasing her! Don't take it to heart." But Jing Chunxi's consolation didn't work. Tianbao still snorted at the back with her little mouth pouted high, probably because she was holding a grudge.

After pulling Tianbao over to introduce her to Feng Jiaojiao and Jing Mingyue, she finally had time to greet the cousins ​​who had come in with her. They greeted each other and exchanged a few pleasantries.

"Jun~" Xiaolian hesitated, finally calling out, "Sister Xi." She was wearing a simple and elegant dress, her hair neatly combed, looking capable and neat, but she looked a little more mature than her peers.

"It's good that you're back. Have fun today. As for business matters, take a break for two days and then come over to your house to discuss it." Jing Chunxi didn't want her to take out the account book at this time, so he reminded her in time, his tone gentle but with a certain degree of unquestionability.

Xiaolian blushed and lowered her head a little embarrassedly, "I see. Tianbao said she wanted to live with Sister Xi. I wonder if it's convenient."

"Why would it be inconvenient? Just come back with me tonight. Ling'er is always thinking about her! They can live together." Ling'er was the only one among the children who knew Tianbao, and they knew each other because Ling'er had gone to Jian'an County with her once. Jing Chunxi said this with a smile in his eyes.

"Yeah! Sister Ling'er said the same thing. She even said that we don't need to pack our clothes and that we can just wear her clothes." Tianbao quickly interrupted excitedly, holding Jing Chunxi's sleeves tightly with her little hands.

"~ Later, sister, I'd better ask the servants to help you get your bag! It's not easy to come to the capital. Now that you are here, there is no need to rush back. Just stay with sister for a while."

After taking a look at her figure, and thinking about how Ling'er was as tall and thin as her aunt, and that although she was two years older than Tianbao, Tianbao probably couldn't fit into her clothes, she couldn't help but chuckle, her eyes full of doting.

"Tianbao plans to stay here until the New Year, and then go back together with daddy and brother when they come to give New Year gifts." The fat girl was not polite at all and spoke with confidence.

Xiaolian, standing by, smiled and spoke with the doting tone of an elder, "She! She's been pestering Master Yan and Madam Yan for so long to get back with her this time. I'm afraid their mouths must have been worn out. Master Yan said she's a troublemaker and even wrote a letter to Sister Xi. Let's take it back together later."

"Sister Xiaolian, even you are slandering me." Tianbao couldn't stand it anymore and turned around and pounced on Xiaolian, gently pounding her body with his little hands. They played around very affectionately, and it was obvious that they were together often.

Xiaolian didn't dodge either. She treated her like her own sister, letting her make a fuss with indulgence in her eyes.

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