"Tweet little sister, if you want to play then tell me, and I'll take you!"

"Thank you, Brother Tong."

The little bun is both cute and polite. Tong Xu Yang's face flushed, feeling his hands didn't know where to put themselves. "Don't be shy, what delicious food do you want to eat, what games do you want to play, just tell me, don't be polite."

Fu JiuJiu nodded heavily, "Okay, Tong gege is so good."

Tong Xuyang was so happy, he felt lightheaded like he was walking on clouds. "You're welcome,"

It warmed Zou Zhongbo's heart to see his brother so kind to their sister. However, Zou Yuansong knew the reason behind it and felt a heavy weight in his chest.

He urged the two of them to leave quickly. Tong Xuyang waved goodbye reluctantly to the little dumpling, promising that he would borrow the diamond from grandma later so that his younger sister could come over and play.

As soon as Elder Madam Tong saw the little dumpling, she pulled the child to her side, her favoritism was undisguised.

Everyone knows that Ginger Shuangyue's family and the old Mrs. Zou's family have some history, so the two families are very close. It is only because Old Madam Tong loves her like a daughter that she treats her goddaughter well, but it's just for face value.

However, things quickly turned out to be quite different.

Mrs. Tong and Madam Tong's praise of the young girl was purely out of simple admiration, with no connection to Ginger Shuangyue whatsoever.

And she didn't just pretend. The old lady actually held the little ball of fluff in her lap and sat down.

"Chirp chirp, you haven't come for so long, grandma has missed you."

"Mother, I've missed you too," said Lady Tong with a smile.

Future daughter-in-law, you'd better treat her well. In the end, the one who benefits is still yourself. Madam Tong is a shrewd person, and she understands the reason behind this very clearly.

"Jiu Jiu misses grandma too."

Even the golden monkey in its cage was hopping around and flapping its wings, chirping, "Chirp, chirp, chirp…"

"Look, even our Jin Gang is thinking about her. Little Moon Sister, you'd better bring Jiejie here often in the future." Madam Tong said with a smile, her eyes never leaving the little dumpling. She was afraid that their future daughter-in-law would be snatched away by someone else.

To be honest, if the two families' arrangements went through, Jiujiu would definitely not suffer any grievances. Ginger Shuangyue knew this in her heart.

But this matter, she has no say in it.

While Fu Jiujiu was chatting with Old Madam Tong, someone bumped into Mrs. Tong's arm and said, "How come your old lady is so nice to that country girl?"

If Mistress Tong hadn't been speaking to a close friend, she would have certainly retorted, "What's the matter with that country bumpkin?"

Such a country girl, you can't find one like her anywhere else!

"However, it's still undecided whether the two families will get together. She couldn't say much more, "Don't underestimate Jiujiu just because she's a country girl; she's incredibly well-behaved. Even ordinary noblewomen can't compare to her."

"That's too outlandish, isn't it?" Chapter Lady shook her head in disbelief.

Mrs. Tong didn't explain further, "You look at it."

Chapter's Wife was utterly confused. What was she looking at?

Soon after, the well-settled Mrs. Han led in Han Liyun.

Han Liyun's bleeding had stopped, but her front tooth wouldn't grow back for a while.

Mrs. Han first greeted Old Madam Tong, but unlike her usual chatter when visiting the Tong family, Han Lvyun was unusually quiet today.

Old Madam Tong curiously asked, "Who has angered our Yun'er? Tell me, Granny Tong will make things right."

Even Han Liyun, who is not very intelligent, knows that the little dumpling can sit in Old Madam Tong's arms, which means their relationship is not ordinary. If she complains now, she definitely won't get any benefits.

"No." She tried to speak as little as possible, not wanting anyone to see her toothless grin.

"Elder Madam, don't mind her." Lady Han also noticed the difference in treatment from the Tong family towards Fu Jiujiu, but whether it was for Lady Zou's face or something else deeper, she needed to observe further.

After taking their seats, everyone began to chat casually. The flowers were all being looked after by the maids, as it wouldn't be convenient to carry them around.

Fu Jiujiu sat on Old Madam Tong's lap, but she wasn't actually comfortable. She was also worried that if she stayed for too long, the elderly woman would tire out, so she wriggled her body trying to get down.

However, Old Madam Tong simply adored this plump little girl and couldn't bear to part with her.

Fu Jiujiu was helpless and could only look at Jiang Shuangyue with a pleading gaze.

"Aunt, I want to take Jojo for a walk."

Grandma Tong lowered her head to look at the little ball of fluff in her arms, who was gritting his teeth. "Can't stay put anymore? Well, go play with your godmother then. Just tell the servants what you want, okay?"

Mrs. Tong stood up, "Mother, you can rest assured, I'll go with you."

Everyone was puzzled. What was Madam Tong up to, ignoring all the other ladies and instead accompanying a child?

To say that she was fawning over Mrs. Zou, it's not necessary, after all, the flower viewing banquet wasn't the first time it was held. Before, I didn't see Mrs. Tong being so enthusiastic towards Mrs. Zou?

All eyes were on the little dumpling again, whispering behind their hands and gossiping. They were making sure that this child was indeed from the countryside?

He got lucky for a while and just considered the county magistrate his godfather.

Grandmother Tong didn't care about others. Her granddaughter-in-law was important; if she was appeased, it would be beneficial to the future of the Tong family. As for the others...it was enough that they were alright.

"Go on, it's cool weather, don't let the children catch a cold."

Mrs. Tong curtsied politely, "I understand, mother."

Ginger Shuangyue couldn't refuse anymore, that would be a bit rude.

Mrs. Tong is truly devoted to Fu Jiu Jiu, constantly checking on her whether she's cold or hungry. She cares for her more than her own biological son.

Ginger Shuangyue found a secluded place to sit down, and Madam Tong followed. But from inside the Moon Gate, they heard the sound of an argument.

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Mother, I will not be going back.

Fu Jiujiu recognized that this was Xie Ying's voice. No wonder she hadn't seen her. With so much commotion, she couldn't possibly miss it.

"Ying Ying, your father is right. That Fu Wujin doesn't study or make progress, how could he be worthy of your lifelong devotion?"

Jiang Shuangyue felt a little embarrassed. The place she had chosen seemed unsuitable, especially since they said Fu Wu Jin was the older brother of that little milk dumpling...

Madam Tong subconsciously glanced at the little dumpling and awkwardly said, "Chiu Chiu, it's windy here, let's go somewhere else?"

Fu Jiujiu retracted her gaze, "Okay."

Mrs. Tong thought this child was really well-behaved. Otherwise, if she insisted on keeping him, it would add so much awkwardness.

Big sister, you're so smart, how come you don't know that walls have ears? With so many people at home today, what are you saying these things for?

Mrs. Tong was worried that after they left, someone else would come. Then, they might hear something unpleasant.

She forced a smile and said, "Sister, the guests have arrived."

"Okay, I'll go now."

Mrs. Tong looked apologetically at the little dumpling, and quickly took him away.

Jiang Shuangyue saw that Mrs. Tong was not possible to leave the little dumpling, but there were so many guests at home waiting for her to greet them. Leaving for too long was not good, so she could only take the little dumpling back.

At this time, Tong Wanhui and Xie Ying's mother and daughter had already sat beside the old woman.

Xie Ying saw that the little dumpling was with Mrs. Tong, and thinking about what her mother had just said, her heart sank.

First published on the Traditional Chinese Novel Network