"Of course, it's our family's big mansion!" Fu Tianfu said dramatically.

“I heard from my aunt that the house is huge, it could easily accommodate a hundred people. Little sister, take us to live there.”

Fu Bajin glared at him, "Don't be so exaggerated."

Fu Qiujin raised an eyebrow. "This time, Tian Fu wasn't exaggerating. That house is indeed very large, but I'm worried that after so many years of being unoccupied, it might need a thorough cleaning."

Fu Jiujiao nodded her head, she thought so too.

"Oh, Uncle Qi, look at you! You can't possibly live like this. We have a place here, and it's not as if you're that old. Why go stay outside? It's just about cleaning. Let us clean up first, make do for one night, and we'll give it a proper clean tomorrow."

Fu Tianfu can't wait to go see it.

Although Fu Bajin always claimed to dislike him, he would still protect him in crucial moments. After all, he was his nephew raised from childhood.

"Then go. When the time comes, we'll have Tien Fu do the work."

Zhong Ling Xiu was very into character: "Miss, I can do that too."

Fu Jiujiu couldn't help but smile, Fu Bajin cleared his throat and thought to himself, "There's no one here, so I can't let his Xiu Xiu do all the work."

While Fu Jiujiu and Zhong Lingxiu knew they were being watched every move they made in the capital city.

As soon as everyone arrived at the front of the house, Fu Tianfu was the first to get out of the car and toss his whip aside. “My goodness, my aunt is right! This place could fit all of us villagers comfortably.”

Fu Tianfu gave him a withering look. "You act like you've never seen the world before."

Fu Tianfu was unconvinced, "Uncle Eight, don't put on a show. You sound like you've seen it before. We haven't even been to Luocheng for that long."

Fu Tian cleared his throat, "This boy, he's been pampered for nothing."

Pushing open the door, there wasn't that heavy creak one would expect from years of disuse.

The lanterns that greeted their eyes, however, made Fu Chiuchiu startle.

"Oh, there's still Liang here? Did he break in?" Fu Tianfu exclaimed.

The crowd also grew wary, but Zhong Lingxiu remained calm, her lips curving into a faint smile.

"Little aunt, could it be that seeing our house has been empty for so long, someone dared to move in and take over? How bold! To even dare to occupy the county lord's manor. I think they are looking for death."

"Shh, what are you talking about? Let's see what's going on."

"Uncle Eight, you're so timid. I think it's best if you hide behind Aunt Xiu Xiu, cough cough... or behind me."

Fu Tianfu suddenly forgot. He had just said it on the road. The person in front of him wasn't Zhong Lingxiu, but Li Caixue.

Fujujiao believes that Tang Xian is in the capital city. Someone wants to take over someone else's nest, I'm afraid it won't work.

So, she thought the people in this house should be someone she knew.

As expected, two figures ran out.

"My lady,"

"County Princess!"

Fujujiao heard the sound and became excited, "Yanyu, Nianxia, it's really you guys."

Two girls ran quickly towards Fu Jiujiao, both skilled and agile. In the blink of an eye, they reached her side and hugged her tightly, refusing to let go.

After ten years apart, the three master and servants met again, Fu Jiu Jiu's eyes also turned red.

Are you still there?

When she woke up, she didn't see the two of them. She thought perhaps they had been given other tasks, or maybe, since they were not young anymore, they might have gotten married and started a family.

“Yes, back then when you were hurt, the handmaidens all wanted to go back and serve you. But Master said it wouldn't be convenient for us to go, so he left the two of us here.”

"My lady, we waited for ten years. When we heard you came back the other day, we were overjoyed."

Fujujiao looked at Niansha, still chattering like before. Yanyu was still as calm as ever.

"Well done, you guys."

Two young ladies shook their heads. They were now over twenty years old, and Fu Jiujiu was more worried about whether they had all gotten married.

Yānyǔ blushed and lowered her head. Niànxià, being quick-witted, said she already had a sweetheart but they weren't married yet.

"I knew the county princess would wake up. I was even hoping you'd marry me off after that! We're both orphans, without parents or family. You're the closest thing we have to kin."

Fu Jiu Jiu nodded, "I will definitely make sure your wedding is a grand one."

With the two of them around, Fu Jiujiu wouldn't have to worry about not having a place to sleep at all.

"This house..." Fu Chi Chi saw that the flowers in the vase were all fresh, picked today.

"Yes, we know that Lady Junzhu, you today..."

"Nianxia was about to finish her sentence when she was interrupted by Yanyu. Nianxia looked at Fu Jiujiu's back and felt relieved that she hadn't seen it, then stuck out her tongue and said, 'The maidservants clean every day, just waiting for the County Master.'"

Having finished speaking, she panted heavily. The little princess was always clever and quick-witted; it remained unknown whether she had believed him or not.

Fujujiao of course didn't believe it, but she pretended to.

"My Lady, the maidservants know most of the people who have come. Silverflower is a maid-in-waiting to Princess Mingyue, but that other girl... I've never seen her before."

The smoke and rain didn't recognize Zhong Lingxiu. Fu Jiujiu was a little happy, "Oh, when I was at my old house in the countryside before, she fainted at my doorstep and I saved her. She said she would serve me, so I brought her here."

"Smoke Rain nodded thoughtfully, while Nian Xia was more straightforward. "Your Highness, human hearts are unpredictable. We were both carefully chosen for you by our masters, and we would never harm you. Be careful of those with unknown backgrounds."

Fu Jiujiao laughed, sure enough, it was Tang Xian who chose the person for herself, loyal and trustworthy, not to mention very clever.

"I know, you don't have to listen to her."

Yān yǔ then understood, this was because the county princess had plans in mind.

"Miss, you've grown into a young lady," Yanyu helped Fu Jiujiu tidy her clothes, like an elder sister being kind and gentle.

"Where's Grandma Cui?" Fu Jiujiao missed her very much. She came to the capital just to see her.

She is doing well, living out her retirement in a villa in the countryside. Her master occasionally visits.

Although he's called old, he's not quite fifty years old. However, people in ancient times lived shorter lives, so fifty is considered quite old.

"Fu Jiujiu nodded, "Alright, I'll rest for two days, and then we can go see Grandma Cui. I really miss the snacks she makes."

If she knew you were here, she wouldn't just make a plate of snacks, she'd make a whole pot for you.

Fu Jiujiu giggled, "I'm not that much of a glutton."

She has such a great body, she never gains weight even though she eats a lot. I wonder if it's because she's still growing. On this trip, she's eaten the most out of all of us. Not only has she not gained any weight, but she seems to have gotten even slimmer.

"Princess..."

"Alright, alright, Nian Xia, let the princess rest for a bit. She must be tired after such a long journey. We can talk to her tomorrow."

The smoke and rain soaked the air with a soft, gentle warmth as she spoke.

Niàn Xià sighed, "Alright alright, County Princess, you rest well. I'll be keeping watch outside."

Fu Jiujiu shook her head. "No need, you're all tired too. Go back to your rooms and rest. I don't need any serving here."

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