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In the backyard, Gao Zhongbao had a rare dinner with his parents.

Remembering Zhou's arrangements, he asked in confusion, "Mother, why did you ask my elder brother and sister-in-law to come with us to the Lu family tomorrow?"

He didn't believe Zhou's previous statements at all.

With her mother being so concerned about her reputation, how could she allow Lu Huan to make a fool of herself!

Zhou swallowed a mouthful of soup, raised her eyelids, glanced at Gao Manting, and did not answer her son's question. Instead, she said to him, "This fish ball and mutton soup is specially made for you by He Niang. Drink more!"

Gao Manting held the bowl, her eyes shining as she looked at Gao Zhongbao.

"Brother, you're all going to the Lu family tomorrow, I want to come too!"

"What nonsense are you kids spouting!" Zhou said impatiently without thinking.

Gao Zhongbao didn't want to take her with him either.

Just as I was about to say a few words of persuasion, Gao Manting argued, "I insist on going! Why should you all go and leave me alone at home?"

Gao Zhongbao's face darkened. "Manting, don't be unreasonable!"

Gao Manting put down her bowl, tugged at his sleeve, and pleaded softly, "Brother, I didn't! I know where my sister-in-law lives. Even if you leave me behind, I can find my way there myself!"

Zhou had no doubt about this.

She had dared to break down the door when Lu Huan was away from home for a few days before, let alone when they were both not home.

The Shi family couldn't stop this nemesis at all!

Zhou looked at Gao Zhongbao, seeking her son's opinion.

If Zhongbao insists, even if it means losing face, she will send Manting to the clan chief's house and will not allow her to go to the Lu family.

Gao Zhongbao frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, "I can let you come along, but..."

"Good!"

Before Gao Zhongbao could finish speaking, Gao Manting cheered first.

Zhou pressed her back into the chair, "We're eating, what kind of behavior is this! Your brother hasn't finished speaking yet!"

Gao Manting shrank her neck, her eyes crinkling with laughter, and said ingratiatingly, "Brother, you won't hold it against me, will you?"

Gao Zhongbao nodded. "Tomorrow you can only stay by your mother's side. You can't run around or ask for anything. If you don't agree, don't even think about coming with me!"

Gao Manting knows her brother best; at home, he's always the one who has the final say.

"Understood, Brother Zhongbao!"

Gao Zhongbao frowned again, but since his parents didn't react, he could only suppress his unease and start thinking about how to maximize his profits the next day.

A dreamless night.

Under the care of the spiritual spring, Lu Huan's body showed no abnormalities whatsoever.

Even Gao Yan praised him, saying that he was indeed his child, and that his child had been well-behaved since birth.

Lu Huan secretly rolled her eyes. Who brags like that!

The couple stood hand in hand at the gate of the courtyard, waiting for Zhou and the others to come out.

Shi Dong and Shi Gu had already harnessed the mule cart.

The sight of four people emerging from the backyard surprised Gao Yan and Lu Huan.

"Mother-in-law, is little Manting coming along too?"

Gao Manting widened her eyes and retorted, "If you can go, why can't I?"

Lu Huan almost burst out laughing. Even if it wasn't Zhou Shi's special request, it was only natural for her to return to the Lu family, and Gao Manting had no right to question it.

She ignored Gao Manting and waited for Zhou's reply.

Zhou felt a little guilty for not informing Lu Huan beforehand, "Well... your sister can't stay at home anyway, so it's better to keep her with you to prevent her from causing trouble."

Gao Manting tilted her chin up and shook her head smugly.

Lu Huan smiled and said, "Since my mother-in-law has agreed, I naturally won't object. It's just that the mule cart's cargo box isn't very big..."

Gao Yan interjected, "I'll ride a horse!"

“Alright,” Lu Huan squeezed the man’s fingers, “I’ll ride a horse with you.”

Gao Yan first helped Lu Huan onto the horse, while he himself jumped onto the horse's back without even needing to step on the stirrups.

The black cloak wrapped tightly around Lu Huan's body, without revealing even a tiny gap.

The subtle patterns on the satin shimmered in the morning light, creating a beautiful effect resembling ripples on water.

"What are you trying to show off for? You're not even worth a little finger of my brother's!"

Gao Manting snorted coldly and abruptly pulled down the carriage curtain.

Zhou glanced at her sideways, "Alright, what did I tell you last night? Don't speak lightly!"

Gao Manting pouted, "I just can't stand their smug, petty faces."

The beautiful figure outside the car window was blocked by the car curtain, and Gao Zhongbao also withdrew his gaze, closed his eyes and pretended to sleep.

That figure seemed even more vivid and captivating than in a dream.

*

When Lu Zheng received the servant's reply, he was still somewhat incredulous.

When he rushed out to greet them, he found that it really was Lu Huan, and her husband's whole family had come.

"Young Miss, did that gust of wind blow you back?"

Lu Huan nodded to him, "How is Uncle Butler? How is Father?"

Lu Zheng replied softly, "It's all good! Master has made a small fortune recently and is quite busy! That's why he went out early this morning."

The last sentence was not kept secret, so the Zhou family all heard it.

"What, is the father-in-law hiding away because he knows he's in the wrong?"

Lu Zheng smiled and said, "How could that be! The servants all know that the master has been leaving early and returning late every day. There's no question of whether he's in the wrong or not!"

Out of the corner of her eye, Lu Huan noticed a figure moving about behind a small door nearby.

She smiled and said, "Don't stand outside anymore, come inside and warm up!"

"Exactly! Why suffer in the cold outside!"

Lu Zheng led his group to a flower hall in the front yard.

This is a place the Lu family uses specifically to entertain guests. The decorations and furnishings inside are even more luxurious than Lu Huan's former boudoir.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a whole carpet transported from the Western Regions.

The red background is woven with colorful wool into a lotus pattern, and the center is also decorated with swastika and lotus patterns.

The flower's stamens appear to be adorned with gold threads, giving it a shimmering golden appearance, as if golden light were scattered beneath one's feet.

Walking on it is soft and fluffy, giving you the illusion that your feet are sinking into this thick carpet.

The shelves on both sides were filled with various jade and porcelain ornaments.

Not to mention Zhou Shi, even Gao Shangzhi was a little dazzled.

Gao Manting had only ever been to Lu Ruyi's boudoir; she had never seen such wealth before.

Just like Gao Zhongbao's first visit to the Lu family, he was overwhelmed by the sights.

Lu Huan had already pulled Gao Yan to sit down and drink tea, while the four of them were still standing in front of the flower hall.

Not wanting to bypass his parents, Gao Zhongbao could only whisper, "Father, Mother, we should go inside!"

Gao Shangzhi snapped out of his daze, walked up to the display shelf, and said with a grin, "You're lucky, kid! Any one of these ornaments could fetch several hundred taels of silver!"

Lu Zheng frowned, finding Gao Shangzhi's unworldly demeanor somewhat unbearable to watch.

Gao Manting actually wanted to go and see, but Zhou grabbed her arm and forcibly pulled her to sit down on the right.

Gao Zhongbao cupped his hands in greeting and asked, "We have come today for my wife. I wonder when my father-in-law will be back?"

Lu Zheng turned away, not daring to accept the gift.

"Second son-in-law, you're too kind. This old servant has already sent someone out to look for the master, and the madam has also sent someone over."

Second son-in-law, please wait a moment. I believe Madam and Second Aunt will be out soon.

After saying that, Lu Zheng continued chatting with Lu Huan.

However, even after they had finished their tea, Li Shi and Lu Ruyi still hadn't appeared.