The Eldest Daughter Returns with Power

"Grandmother, please get some rest. My brother and I are going to rest too. I'll keep you company again tomorrow." After comforting the old lady, Su Yunruo left the old lady's room with Gongsun Lin.

After leaving the room, Su Yunruo softly said to Gongsun Lin, "Brother, you should go and rest too." Gongsun Lin smiled and nodded, replying, "Okay, sister, you should rest early as well." Then, he said goodbye to Su Yunruo and went to his guest room to rest.

Su Yunruo then led Aunt Rou and Luo Chun back to her courtyard. When they returned, night had already fallen, and the moonlight, like water and a silver veil, spilled onto the bluestone path, adding a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere to the entire courtyard.

Su Yunruo slowly entered the room, her steps light and elegant. Aunt Rou and Luo Chun followed closely behind, carefully attending to her.

As soon as she entered the room, Su Yunruo sat down gently, leaning forward slightly, and said to Aunt Rou, "Aunt Rou, could you please prepare some tea for me? I'm a little thirsty." Aunt Rou responded and quickly walked to the table to brew tea for Su Yunruo.

At this moment, Luo Chun asked softly, "Miss, would you like some bathwater prepared?" Su Yunruo nodded in agreement. Luo Chun then turned and left the room, instructing the old woman and maids outside, "Bring in the young lady's bathwater." The old woman and maids immediately busied themselves, quickly preparing steaming hot bathwater and carrying it into the room.

After the old women carried in the bathwater and made sure everything was settled, they left the young lady's room.

"Miss, your servant and Luo Chun will help you bathe and change your clothes," said Aunt Rou from the side.

"No need, Aunt Rou, Luo Chun, I want to be by myself for a while. You should go and rest too," Su Yunruo said softly.

"Then this servant and Luo Chun will go and make your bed first." Aunt Rou and Luo Chun exchanged a glance, knowing their young lady's temperament, then curtsied and left the bath room.

Su Yunruo slowly removed her clothes and stepped into the bathtub. The warm water enveloped her body, gradually relaxing her nerves that had been tense all day. She gently closed her eyes, her thoughts drifting away.

Thinking back on everything that happened after the old lady's arrival today, I couldn't help but feel a myriad of emotions.

After an unknown amount of time, Su Yunruo got out of the bathtub, put on her undergarments, walked to the bedside, and lay down.

Moonlight streamed through the window onto the bed, and as she gazed at the silvery expanse, she gradually drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, the soft sunlight gently filtered through the thin curtains, illuminating Su Yunruo's beautiful face. She slowly awoke, opening her bright eyes, feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Hearing a slight noise from inside the room, Aunt Rou and Luo Chun gently pushed open the door and entered. "Miss, you're awake," Aunt Rou said with a smile, steadily carrying all the washing utensils. Luo Chun quickly went to the bedside and gently helped Su Yunruo hang up the exquisite bed curtains.

Su Yunruo slowly got up and finished washing up under the careful care of Aunt Rou. "Miss, Granny He from the Old Madam's side sent someone early this morning to ask if you could have breakfast with the Old Madam this morning," Luo Chun asked softly.

Without hesitation, Su Yunruo nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go have breakfast with Grandmother." So, Su Yunruo led Aunt Rou and Luo Chun towards the guest courtyard where the old lady lived. When she arrived at the guest courtyard, Su Yunruo immediately saw the old lady sitting steadily at the table, looking energetic and radiant.

"Grandmother, your granddaughter has come to have breakfast with you," Su Yunruo said sweetly, walking forward with light steps and affectionately taking the old lady's arm. "Good child, sit down quickly," the old lady said with a loving smile, patting Su Yunruo's hand.

At breakfast time, the table was laden with a wide variety of dishes. The grandfather and grandson sat facing each other, enjoying their meal and chatting happily in a harmonious atmosphere.

After breakfast, the old lady gently took Su Yunruo's hand and said slowly, "Yunruo, your eldest brother said that you will not set off for the capital to find your relatives for three months, and you will be going to the General's Mansion?"

Noticing the question in the old lady's eyes, Su Yunruo quickly replied, "Grandmother, I'll tell you about this another day, okay?"

"Alright, if you don't want to talk about it, Grandma won't force you." The old lady patted Su Yunruo's hand tenderly. "Ruo'er, Grandma plans to stay here for half a month to keep you company. Are you happy?" The old lady looked at Su Yunruo with gentle, loving eyes.

Upon hearing this, Su Yunruo's face instantly lit up with an incredibly bright smile, and she said happily, "I'm naturally overjoyed that Grandmother can stay and keep me company. What about my eldest brother? Will he stay too?"

“Your elder brother has to return to the capital tomorrow, since he is currently on official business with the Crown Prince. He will come to pick me up when I return,” the old lady explained patiently.

“Okay, then I’ll prepare some gifts for my eldest brother to take back to my uncle and aunt. Grandmother, I’ll go prepare the gifts first, and then I’ll come back to keep you company. You can rest for a while longer.” After saying that, Su Yunruo hurriedly took Aunt Rou and Luo Chun out to prepare the gifts.

"This girl is from our Gongsun family. Look at her fiery personality; she's just like me when I was young," the old lady said to Granny He with a smile.

“Miss is indeed just like you when you were young, that tenacity is exactly the same as yours.” Granny He said respectfully as she gently massaged the old lady’s shoulders.

After Su Yunruo returned to her courtyard with Aunt Rou and Luo Chun, she immediately fell into deep thought and began to carefully plan what kind of gift would be most appropriate.

She patiently rummaged through the storeroom, her eyes scanning the numerous items before finally selecting a few exquisite and unique pieces. "Aunt Rou, what do you think of this pair of jade ruyi paperweights? They would be perfect for Uncle," Su Yunruo asked expectantly, holding the pair of jade ruyi paperweights. Aunt Rou leaned forward, examined them carefully, and nodded solemnly, "Miss has excellent taste. These jade ruyi are as warm and smooth as jade, with exquisite and meticulous carving. I'm sure Master will be delighted and cherish them."

“This brocade, 'Smoke and Clouds,' is for Auntie. Luo Chun, what do you think?” Su Yunruo picked up another piece of brocade, its colors vibrant and dazzling. Luo Chun smiled sweetly and said, “Miss, this brocade is exquisitely beautiful. Madam will surely be delighted to see it.” Then, Su Yunruo carefully selected a set of writing implements for her cousin and a set of ruby ​​jewelry for her cousin.

After everything was prepared, Su Yunruo personally checked it carefully again, repeatedly confirming that everything was correct, before instructing someone to wrap it up carefully. "Alright, let's deliver it to my elder brother now." Su Yunruo, carrying the prepared gifts, went to the guest courtyard again.

Gongsun Lin was calmly packing his bags in the room when he saw Su Yunruo arrive. His face immediately lit up with a warm and friendly smile. "Little sister, you've prepared the gift so quickly?" Gongsun Lin asked with a hint of surprise.

"Brother, what do you think of these?" Su Yunruo displayed the carefully prepared gifts to Gongsun Lin one by one. After carefully looking at them, Gongsun Lin nodded in satisfaction: "Very good, little sister is very thoughtful."

"Brother, you're returning to the capital tomorrow. Please be careful on your journey," Su Yunruo said with concern. "Don't worry, sister. Please take good care of Grandmother. You must also take good care of yourself," Gongsun Lin said earnestly. The siblings chatted for a while longer before Su Yunruo left to visit the Old Madam.

Su Yunruo arrived at the old lady's room, greeted her, and chatted with her for a while. The old lady asked her what gifts she had prepared, and Yunruo smiled and said, "Grandmother, I prepared a jade ruyi paperweight for my eldest uncle, a brocade of misty clouds for my eldest aunt, and writing implements and ruby ​​jewelry for my cousins."

"Ruo'er's preparations are sure to be excellent," the old lady said with a smile.

The grandmother and granddaughter chatted for a long time. Seeing that it was getting late, Su Yunruo went back to her own courtyard.