“Brother Jiangtun, how is the clothing shop? Is business still good?” Little Xi Tian asked as they walked.
Chu’s Cloth Shop, thanks to her renovations and diligent management, was booming. Customers lined up every day, more than one could count…
Of course, this was only the situation before Little Xi Tian left the capital.
It was just the beginning of spring then, and now it was already summer…
Chu Jiangtun smiled and nodded, “The dresses and robes designed by my sister are very popular in the capital. Clothes of that style don’t go out of fashion for one or two years. We have to sell them in limited quantities every day, otherwise, we can’t keep up with the supply!~”
He knew his sister was smart, capable, and full of good fortune, but he hadn’t expected her to be so good at business…
“That’s great!” Little Xi Tian swayed her little head. “Father and Mother asked me to send their regards to you and tell you to marry Sister Shuang’er soon and stop delaying!~”
Chu Jiangtun: “……”
Talking about this matter always made Chu Jiangtun a bit agitated.
Although Hu Ge Shuang’er had returned to the capital, she had to take care of Han Chi Yan every day and had no time at all…
Moreover, he heard that Princess Yan’er was already pregnant, and the old marquis was arranging the wedding for the young marquis.
“Sister, let’s talk about this later!~” Chu Jiangtun pulled at the corner of his mouth and led his sister into the house.
Little Jie Kong was visiting the Yun Mansion in the capital for the first time and was curious about everything.
He walked around, looked around, and finally came to Chu Jiangtun. “Are you Sister Xi Tian’s older brother?”
Chu Jiangtun: “……”
Who was this fair and tender little boy?
“Whose child are you?” Chu Jiangtun squatted down, wanting to pinch Jie Kong’s face.
Unexpectedly, the little monk took a step back and tilted his head to look at Chu Jiangtun. “You haven’t answered my question yet….”
This uncle is very strange.
Chu Jiangtun felt like crying but also laughing. “That’s right, I am Xi Tian’s older brother, her biological older brother. Do you have any questions?”
“Huh?” Little Jie Kong heard this, and his head was filled with question marks. “It doesn’t seem right. Sister Xi Tian’s biological older brother is clearly Da Man!~”
Chu Jiangtun: “……”
So, whose child are you, and why are you asking these things?
“Da Man is my younger brother, and I am the eldest brother in the family!~” Chu Jiangtun explained patiently.
Upon hearing this, Little Jie Kong, transforming into a curious baby, was about to continue gnawing when Little Xi Tian suddenly called out, “Jie Kong, time to eat….”
To accommodate Little Jie Kong’s identity, Little Xi Tian had specifically instructed the kitchen to prepare several delicious vegetarian dishes, fearing he wouldn’t be used to the food.
“Coming, coming, my stomach is so hungry it’s shriveling!~”
Little Jie Kong ignored Chu Jiangtun and trotted to the main hall…
At the dinner table, Chu Jiangtun ate very little, busy serving his sister and Xiao Jin Heng. “Eat more, everyone. It’s the best season in the capital right now. I’ll take you out for a good time tomorrow!~”
When his family had visited the capital before, it was winter, and the capital and its surroundings were bleak. They hadn’t seen any beautiful scenery…
Xiao Jin Heng heard this and smiled slightly. “Let’s skip the sightseeing. We’ve seen too many mountains and rivers on our journey; we’ve seen enough!~”
Tomorrow, he would start investigating the case of the Jiangnan grain transport, so he wouldn’t have time for sightseeing…
“Alright, we’ll do as Your Highness says. If you need anything, just come to the Chu Mansion to find me. I’m available anytime!~” Chu Jiangtun was extremely enthusiastic.
Guan Zhongbo was old and had a bumpy journey by carriage. After a simple meal, he went to rest.
Little Jie Kong, however, was full of energy. He explored the entire Yun Mansion and even dragged Little Xi Tian to the back garden to fish…
“Sister Xi Tian, life here is so peaceful. Let’s not go back to Da Shui Village!~” Little Jie Kong said, shaking his head.
Little Xi Tian: “……”
If you don’t go back to Da Shui Village, do you want to live here forever?
“Little monk, we agreed before. You can only stay at our house for three months. When the time comes, you have to leave!~” Little Xi Tian squinted at him.
When Little Jie Kong heard this, his brows immediately furrowed, and he almost threw the fishing rod into the pond. “No, three months is too short. Considering I helped you vent your anger and beat up Bu Yi, can you extend it by another three months?…”
Little Xi Tian chuckled and poked Little Jie Kong’s forehead. “I’m afraid the people at the temple will worry if you stay outside for too long!~”
She was very curious, where did this little monk come from?
He had been out for so long, hadn’t anyone come looking for him?
“Don’t worry, Sister Xi Tian. My master let me roam freely since I was young. He barely pays attention to me….”
When it came to his master, Little Jie Kong was particularly proud. “My master is handsome and good-looking, and he’s also very rich. Just where he sleeps, there are gold, silver, jewels, and valuable items everywhere. When I ran out of pocket money on my way down the mountain, my master casually gave me a sack of gold ingots, which was more than enough to exchange for a few steamed buns!~”
Little Xi Tian: “……”
Good heavens, a sack of gold ingots for just a few steamed buns?
Were you and your master’s heads kicked by a donkey?
Little Xi Tian suddenly felt that the little monk’s master was definitely not a reliable person…
“Then where is your master now?” Little Xi Tian asked.
Little Jie Kong pouted. “He doesn’t stay at the temple all year round. He travels back and forth between various countries and hasn’t returned for one or two years!~”
Little Xi Tian: “……”
No wonder the little monk ran around in the mountains. You’ve inherited your master’s personality.
Just then, Kong Xing Zhuo walked into the back garden. “Little County Princess, His Highness wants to see you!~”
Little Xi Tian hummed and stood up, patting her skirt. “I’ll be right there….”
If she guessed correctly, the brat probably wanted her to go to the palace with him.
After being away from the capital for so long, it was time to pay respects to the Emperor and the Empress.
Unexpectedly, just as Little Xi Tian was about to move forward, Jie Kong suddenly stopped her, his little face filled with gloom. “Sister Xi Tian, you’re not allowed to go!~”
Little Xi Tian: “……”
Why are you stopping me?
“If you have to go, I’ll go with Sister Xi Tian!~” Little Jie Kong’s expression was very firm.
Hmph, as soon as he saw that brat surnamed Xiao smiling and chatting happily with Sister Xi Tian, Little Jie Kong felt very unhappy…
Little Xi Tian was extremely helpless. She reached out and pinched Little Jie Kong’s nose. “You’ve completely become a tag-along!~”
“I’m only Sister Xi Tian’s tag-along!~” Little Jie Kong said proudly.
Thus, the two little buns, one after the other, arrived at the study on the left side of the main house…
Xiao Jin Heng had dressed himself up neatly and was about to lead Xi Tian to the palace to pay their respects.
But when he saw the little monk following them, Xiao Jin Heng wrinkled his nose, and all his good mood was ruined.