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Upon hearing this, Zhan Miao immediately nodded in agreement, then turned to Zi'er and called out, "Sister Zi'er, quickly bring me the pair of agate bracelets I bought from the Western Regions merchant the other day!"

Zi'er responded and left, returning shortly with a gilded lacquer box.

Zhan Miao opened the lacquer box, inside which lay a pair of crimson agate bracelets. The agate was translucent and faintly glowed with a rosy light, clearly indicating that they were of superior quality.

She picked up the bracelet, walked to Princess Youyi's side, and slipped it onto her wrist without saying a word: "Sister, I brought these bracelets especially for you. Agate from the Western Regions is the best for nourishing the body. You always like to wear plain-colored clothes, and wearing these bracelets will definitely enhance your complexion."

Princess Youyi touched the cool agate bracelet on her wrist and felt that the size of the bracelet was as if it were tailor-made for her, fitting her perfectly.

She was deeply moved, and her eyes reddened again: "Meow, you child, even when you're away from home, you still think of me."

“The people I care about will naturally stay in my heart.” Zhan Miao said, and then took out a red gold hairpin inlaid with jewels from the lacquer box.

A pigeon-blood red gemstone adorned the hairpin, gleaming in the sunlight. "And this hairpin, I had it made by an old silversmith I found while traveling in Jiangnan. Look at the twin lotus blossoms on the hairpin, so fitting, just like your gentle nature."

Lin Yiwan watched from the side, a smile playing on her lips.

She knew that Zhan Miao had grown up in the Marquis's mansion since childhood and was a pampered girl. Because of her brother Zhan Mu's favoritism, she was always well-off. In addition, she had traveled around for many years and had a wide range of knowledge. She had more rare and interesting things than many young ladies from noble families in the capital.

Princess Youyi looked at the gifts filling her hands, feeling a warm glow in her heart. She took Zhan Miao's hand and whispered, "You child, you really are..."

Before she could finish speaking, Zhan Miao interrupted her: "Sister, there's no need for such polite words between us."

As they were talking, Mo Ziyu suddenly tugged at Zhan Miao's sleeve and whispered, "Aunt Miao, can I touch your jade pendant?"

Zhan Miao looked down at his small hand clutching the Pisces jade pendant and nodded with a smile: "Of course you can. This jade pendant can not only be worn, but it can also ward off evil spirits. If Ziyu encounters anything scary in the future, just hold it, as if your aunt is by your side."

Mo Ziyu nodded vigorously, clutching the jade pendant tightly in her hand, her little face full of seriousness: "Thank you, Aunt Miao, I will definitely wear it carefully."

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door, and Zhan Mu strode in, followed by servants carrying several heavy food boxes.

Looking at the harmonious scene inside the room, he said loudly, "Who do we have here? It's Princess Youyi. Miao'er, you silly girl, you didn't even send someone to inform me. I, as your older brother, almost missed the chance to pay my respects to Her Highness the Princess."

When Zhan Miao saw Zhan Mu, she immediately rushed over, hooked her arm around his, and said in a coquettish tone, "Brother, I just wanted to give you a surprise. Besides, Sister Youyi just arrived."

Zhan Mu smiled and ruffled her hair, his gaze falling on Princess Youyi. He cupped his hands and said, "Sister Youyi, it's been many years. How have you been?"

Princess Youyi quickly returned the greeting: "Amu, you're too kind. I'm perfectly fine."

Lin Yiwan stepped forward, smiling as she tried to smooth things over: "Alright, everyone, don't just stand there. It's a rare occasion for things to be so lively today. I've already had a feast prepared, let's eat and chat."

Everyone responded and took their seats. The food boxes were opened one by one, revealing exquisite dishes. There was steamed dace from Lingnan, crab roe tofu from Jiangnan, and roasted whole lamb from the Western Regions—a dazzling array, with an enticing aroma.

Mo Ziyu sat next to Zhan Miao, still clutching the Pisces jade pendant in her hand. She would look up at Zhan Miao from time to time, her little face full of dependence.

Seeing this, Zhan Miao couldn't help but put a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs into his bowl: "Ziyu, try this, it's the chef's specialty."

Mo Ziyu bit into a rib, her eyes shining like stars: "Delicious! Aunt Miao, this is even better than what Mom makes!"

Upon hearing this, Princess Youyi couldn't help but glare at him, but her tone was full of laughter: "You child, you're a traitor."

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but laugh. For a moment, the flower hall of the Marquis's mansion was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation. The sunlight streaming through the carved window lattices fell warmly on everyone's faces.

Looking at the scene before her, Lin Yiwan suddenly felt a sense of peace.

She knew that the turmoil in the capital had never ceased, and the underhanded tactics in the court had never disappeared, but as long as she had these people and this warmth by her side, she had enough confidence to face the coming storms.

Zhan Miao seemed to notice her gaze, turned his head and winked at her, his eyes full of cunning.

Lin Yiwan smiled in response, picked up the wine glass in front of her, and took a small sip. The wine was clear and refreshing, with a sweet aftertaste, just like the present moment, which, though turbulent, also had a myriad of flavors.

After the banquet ended, Mo Ziyu followed Zhan Miao and Bai Lang like a little tail.

He chased after her, shouting, "Aunt Miao, could you lend me Zhan Xiaobai for a few days? I want to play with it!"

He grew up in Jingcheng, a city by the sea, and had never seen such a tall and mighty white wolf.

At first he was a little scared, but when he saw that Zhan Miao had raised it into a big dog, he became interested.

He really wanted to touch it!

Zhan Miao wasn't a stingy person, and besides, she really liked the little guy Mo Ziyu.

She turned to the white wolf, whose head was drooping, and asked, "How about it? Want to keep Mo Ziyu company?"

As soon as Zhan Miao finished speaking, the white wolf, which had been drooping its head and lying listlessly on the ground, suddenly perked up its ears. Its icy blue eyes swept over Mo Ziyu, who was looking on expectantly, and then slowly glanced at Zhan Miao. It let out a low whimper, just like a naughty child being forced to go to a private school.

Seeing this, Mo Ziyu was afraid that the white wolf would be unhappy, so he quickly ran over to it.

He tilted his round little face up and cautiously reached out, wanting to touch the white wolf's fluffy neck fur, but afraid of upsetting it, his hand hovered in mid-air, his fingertips trembling slightly: "Zhan Xiaobai, I... I'll let you steal some braised pork knuckle from the kitchen to eat, and I'll also share half of my tiger-head jade pendant with you, okay? Will you play with me?"

The white wolf twitched its nose, seemingly captivated by the words "braised pork knuckle." It looked down at Mo Ziyu's timid little hand, then turned to look at Zhan Miao. Seeing Zhan Miao nod with a smile, it reluctantly moved closer to Mo Ziyu, its tail tip symbolically sweeping the ground.

Mo Ziyu immediately beamed with joy, his little hand landing softly on the white wolf's neck fur. The soft touch made his eyes light up, and he chattered, "Zhan Xiaobai, your fur is so soft, even softer than my mother's fox fur. Do you take a bath every day?"