When Luo Baobei pulled Feng'er outside to play, the teddy dog wagged its tail and followed the younger siblings excitedly. Sun and Yang Huazhong and Xiaoduo here patted their chests and let out a long sigh: "We were not bothered when we were playing in Washi earlier. However, after returning home and seeing that his parents were not in the house, he started to get upset again. Luckily, his sister came at this moment, otherwise, none of us adults would know what to do."

Yang Huazhong came to the doorway of the main hall and looked at the siblings playing together. He nodded in satisfaction.

"Fēng'er follows Dà'ān, Dà'ān listened to Qíng'er's words back then, and now Fēng'er also listens to the baby's words. Good, very good!"

Xiaoduo suggested, "I'm worried that when the baby comes home later, Feng'er will cry again. Why don't we let the baby stay at our place for a few days? That way, they can keep Feng'er company and help her adjust."

Sun Shi said: “This is a good idea, Feng'er can only be calmed by the baby. Have the baby stay here with Feng'er for a few days, the two children eat and live together. When time passes, Feng'er will naturally get used to it and stop making a fuss.”

Yang Huazhong frowned and said, "What's so good about it? You only think about yourselves. The baby is our granddaughter, but she's also the granddaughter of Lao Luo's family. Since Qinger and the others aren't at home, our baby is the apple of Lao Luo's eyes, the darling of Xian's heart. If we want to keep the baby here, we first have to ask her what she thinks, and then discuss it with the Lao Luo family."

Sun smiled, "You think we're the kind of people who don't discuss things? Of course we'll ask and talk about it. You can rest assured!"

As a result, Luo Baobei was very willing to stay and keep company with Feng'er. As for the elders of Lao Luo's family, they were all in agreement. As long as Luo Baobei was willing, they had no objections. Therefore, Luo Baobei stayed to keep company with Feng'er.

The two siblings lived together, sharing meals and a home. During the day, Luo Baobei went to school, while Sun Shi took Feng'er to play near the school. They would eat lunch together at the school, after which Sun Shi, along with Guihua and Dayun who were responsible for cooking at the school, would head down the mountain to take care of Feng'er's afternoon nap. Afterward, they would spend the afternoon playing in the village before going to wait for Luo Baobei by the river at the back of the village when school was out.

Every time Feng saw Luo Bao and his classmates walking toward him with their small schoolbags, he would get excited. He would struggle to get down from Mrs. Sun's lap and run towards Luo Bao with his short legs, opening his arms wide for a hug.

Then Luobao put her schoolbag on the ground, crouched down and hugged Feng'er, twirling her around. Feng'er giggled with delight.

Feng'er then put the candy she brought from home into Luo Bao's mouth. Her childish voice made everyone's heart melt: "Sister, eat."

Luo Baobei took a bite and nodded repeatedly: "It's really sweet!"

Feng'er then laughed with joy, hugged Luo Bao's face and kissed her, Luo Bao also quickly returned the kiss.

Mrs. Sun walked over and picked up the schoolbag her granddaughter had dropped on the ground, brushing off the dirt. Holding it in her hands, she looked at her grandchildren laughing and playing in front of her, her eyes seeming to look at them while also passing through them, as if seeing her daughter and son from over a decade ago. Time flies, like flowing water. Mrs. Sun smiled with contentment.

When the three generations crossed over the dyke, they saw Luó Tíjiàn standing here looking this way. Seeing that the three of them were coming over, Luó Tíjiàn’s eyes lit up, and he hurried to greet them.

“Mother-in-law, you’re back!” Luò Tiějiàng greeted Sūn Shì here and then teased Fēng'er.

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Sun smiled and responded to him.

Then Baby Luó jumped to Master Luó's side and looked up, "Grandpa, why are you just standing here?"

The blacksmith took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Luo Baobei: “There’s a letter for you, your name is written on it. Your grandmother and great-grandmother had me bring it to you, it seems like it was written by your mother.”

“My mother wrote? Let me have a look!” Luo Baobei was instantly excited and quickly snatched the letter to open it.

Feng'er couldn't read, so he stood there blankly. As the envelope was opened, a string of beads in colorful hues fell out.

Luo Bao hurried to stuff the little thing into Feng'er's hand, and Feng'er was now jumping for joy.

"Why don't you watch it at home?" asked Mrs. Sun.

Luo Bao's baby shook his head, his gaze already falling on the white letter in his hand, and he looked at it as he walked.

Sūn's had no choice but to smile gently and follow her.

"Baby, is that your mother? What did she say? Did you see your father?" Luó Tiéjiàng followed behind Luó Bǎobǎo, unable to help but ask.

Luo Baobei finished reading in one breath and happily said, "My mother said that she had successfully arrived at Tianhai County and reunited with my father. She said that they were all well and that she planned to stay in Tianhai County with my father for a while, possibly returning only around the beginning of summer."

"Is there anything else?" asked Luo Tiejiang.

"As for other matters, wouldn't that just be the usual greetings to the family and reminders to take care of themselves? I'll skip those details."

"This child…" Luo Tiejiang laughed and cried.

Lo Baobei had put the letter away and then turned to play with Feng'er's hand.

Here, the blacksmith Luo told Mrs. Sun, “Since Qing’er didn't say anything, it must be all going well. We shouldn't worry. She'll be back before noon, and maybe Tang Yazi will come back with her!”

Sun Shi smiled and said, "That's great! Let's go back home together for the festival!"

Tianhai County, Bieyuan.

"If my calculations are correct, the letters I wrote home should have arrived by now. Before I left, only your mother knew the details of this trip. I wrote a letter to everyone else, so they should be reassured now."

Yang Ruqing was adjusting her makeup in front of the bronze mirror. Yes, tonight she was going to attend a banquet.

At that time, all the literati and elegant gentlemen from Tianhai County would come to participate.

Luofengtang came up with a plan to get Yang Ruqing an invitation. She even fabricated the identity of a jinshi (a successful candidate in the imperial examination). Tonight, she was going to attend the banquet, mingling with scholars and literati, raising their cups to toast, discussing poetry, beauty, current affairs, and everything under the sun.

Of course, the ultimate goal is to win over these people. Their tongues and pens are the weather vane of Tianhai County, leading public opinion.

Yang Ruqing brushed her hair up to raise her hairline, revealing a full and smooth forehead.

While continuing to tease Luofeng Tang, he said: "When I left, your mother was worried sick. Although she insisted with her mouth that she believed in her son, her eyes betrayed a flicker of anxiety and uncertainty, afraid that her son had changed, becoming a playboy."

"So that's why I said in the letter that I wanted to stay and keep you company. Your mother should understand what I mean, right? My darling, don't you think so?"

Luo Fengtang stood behind Yang Ruqing, looking at her reflection in the bronze mirror. A look of guilt flashed across his face.