Transmigrated into a seven-year-old child, my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens.

"Zhaolian, you're awake! Did you sleep well last night? I've had the servants prepare lunch; let's eat together!"

They talked until late last night, reminiscing about their escape from famine and expressing their joy at being able to meet again.

As the two talked, they became more and more energetic. When they heard the watchman ring the bamboo flute, they realized it was the fourth watch of the night and finally went to sleep.

Seeing that Zhaolian had woken up, Lingyun quickly told the maid to help Zhaolian comb her hair.

"No need, Sister Ling, I'll do it myself!"

Zhao Yun wasn't used to having someone comb her hair, so she declined Ling Yun's offer.

Seeing how bright the sun was outside, Zhao Lian realized that she had slept until noon. She scratched her head embarrassedly and said, "Sister Ling, I didn't expect to sleep for so long. Why didn't you wake me up sooner?"

Ling Yun waved her hand: "Hey! We talked until the wee hours last night. Seeing you sleeping so soundly this morning, of course I had to let you sleep well too."

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. You should stay here for a while. Besides, Qiao Xin must be feeling bored. You should keep her company.”

Zhao Lian shook her head: "No, Sister Ling, I have to go back after I finish eating, otherwise Grandmother will worry."

Qiao Xin pouted and said, "Auntie, just stay here and keep me company!"

"Qiao Xin, this really won't work~" Zhao Lian said, somewhat troubled.

I have been in the capital for some time now, and everything has settled down. I now have a place to stay.

Now that this whole family is relying on themselves, we can't just sit around and do nothing; we have to find a way to start some business.

Upon hearing that Zhao Lian insisted on leaving, Qiao Xin immediately pouted, "Mom~"

Ling Yun was also in a dilemma. She knew that since her son was born, she had focused all her attention on him and neglected her eldest daughter.

Not wanting to see Qiao Xin disappointed, Zhao Lian came up with a solution: "Sister Ling, how about this, you and Qiao Xin come back with me and stay at my place for a while."

"Stay at your place? Will there be enough room?" Ling Yun asked skeptically after hearing Zhao Lian's words.

"No problem! I'll give you a surprise then." Zhao Lian said mysteriously.

Last night she only mentioned going to Hengnan Prefecture, and didn't have time to talk about the capital before falling asleep.

Jordan was still a little worried when Ling Yun said she was going to go with Zhao Lian.

"How about this, Brother Qiao, you come with me too." Seeing that Jordan was worried, Zhao Lian told him to come along.

"I'll go with you too!" Qiao Feng's voice rang out at the door. Everyone turned around and saw that Qiao Feng had returned.

"Second brother, why are you back? It's lunchtime, the restaurant is busy!" Jordan was worried when he saw Jordan abandon the restaurant and run back alone.

In the morning at the restaurant, Qiao Feng was restless. He had finally managed to see Zhao Lian, but when he got home, he hadn't even exchanged a few words with her before his sister-in-law started talking to Zhao Lian nonstop.

After the morning market was over, he realized he'd forgotten something important: he hadn't asked Zhao Lian where she lived. If she left like this, where would he find her?

Thinking of this, Qiao Feng instructed Li Si to keep an eye on the restaurant, and then hurried home. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Zhao Lian hadn't left.

When Qiao Feng said he wanted to go with them, Jordan refused: "No way! How can the restaurant be left unattended?"

"Go back to the restaurant and have your second brother come with us!" Ling Yun glared at Jordan.

She had already figured it out; her second uncle probably liked Zhao Lian. Now that they were finally seeing each other again, she had to create an opportunity for them.

Seeing that her second uncle was already in his twenties but still unmarried, she felt she had to help him out.

Besides, Zhao Lian is a good girl. She is smart, capable, and well-known. It would be perfect if we became sisters-in-law.

"But wife~"

Jordan wanted to say something more, but seeing Ling Yun's glare, he immediately swallowed his words.

"Come with me!" Ling Yun pulled Jordan aside and whispered.

After listening to Ling Yun's explanation, Jordan suddenly understood. He had been wondering why his wife would let her younger brother go with her.

“Okay! We’ll do as your sister-in-law says. You take your sister-in-law and Qiao Xin there, and I’ll go back to the restaurant.”

After lunch, Zhao Lian mounted her horse, and Qiao Feng drove the carriage to take Ling Yun and her two children with her.

Qiao Feng and Ling Yun were stunned as they stared at the luxurious mansion before them. They never imagined that this mansion would be associated with Zhao Lian.

"Zhao Lian, are you sure this is your home?" Qiao Feng asked, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Of course I'm sure!" With that, Zhao Lian knocked on the door: "Uncle Hong, open the door!"

The door opened, and seeing Zhao Lian, Uncle Hong smiled and said, "Miss, you're back! The Second Miss and the Old Madam were just talking about you!"

After saying that, Uncle Hong shouted loudly into the inner room, "Madam, Miss is back."

It wasn't until they entered the inner room that Qiao Feng and Ling Yun believed that this really was Zhao Lian's residence.

"What exactly happened? Zhao Lian, tell me quickly!" Ling Yun stared in astonishment, then quickly patted Zhao Lian's hand.

"Madam, please have some tea."

At this moment, Yin Hong brought up the tea.

This was a large mansion, and there were maids around. Ling Yun couldn't wait to find out what had happened.

"Sister Ling, don't worry, I'll tell you slowly!" Zhao Lian took a sip of water and began to explain slowly: "Listen to me, this is what happened~"

"..."

Unexpectedly, Zhao Lian actually helped the new emperor ascend the throne and even received a reward from the emperor. It was like a dream, and Ling Yun was genuinely happy for her.

Qiao Feng felt a mix of emotions; Zhao Lian was different now than before.

Upon hearing that Zhao Lian had returned, everyone came out one after another. When they saw that it was indeed Zhao Lian, Sun Shangxiang breathed a sigh of relief: "Zhao Lian, you're finally back. The old lady has been nagging about it since last night."

Zhao Lian pointed at Qiao Feng and Ling Yun: "Let me introduce you all, this is Young Master Qiao, and this is my sworn sister~"

After some introductions and a few polite words, Zhao Lian then asked Liu Tiezhu and his two brothers to carry the wild boar back from the carriage.

Everyone was overjoyed to see the wild boar, which weighed several hundred pounds. It was so big that it would be enough for them to eat for a while.

Qiao Feng stayed at the He family's house until evening, then had dinner before returning home. He had wanted to talk to Zhao Lian all day, but hadn't found an opportunity.

As it was getting dark, Ling Yun urged him to go back, and he left reluctantly.

Although they didn't exchange many words this time, at least he now knows where Zhao Lian lives, so he can come directly next time.

Ling Yun stayed at the He family's house for more than ten days. Because she had playmates there, Qiao Xin was so happy that she didn't want to leave. Even her younger brother, Qiao Zhen, was especially well-behaved.

If Jordan hadn't come to pick her up in person, Ling Yun wouldn't have wanted to go back.