Han Chi'er withdrew his gaze and looked at Han Chijiao, saying sternly, "Jiaojiao, pack your things immediately and return to the grassland with Abu..."
To avoid Si Ya's fury, he had to urge his daughter to obey, lest she be scolded severely.
Si Ya Ke'dun cast a cold glance at everyone at the main entrance and in the courtyard, thinking to herself, since Jiaojiao was captured by Marquis Gu, why hadn't she seen him?
Also, judging by Jiaojiao's demeanor just now, she seemed capable of entering and exiting the Yun family normally without anyone stopping her. Then why didn't Jiaojiao go home?
What was she doing squatting at someone else's house?
Upon hearing this, Han Chijiao pouted instantly and said reluctantly, "Abu, Mother, you... you've traveled a long way, why don't you stay and rest for a few days? Chi Jiao, Chi Jiao doesn't want to go back yet!~"
Han Chi'er: "......"
Si Ya Ke'dun: "......"
Listen to that! What kind of talk was that?
Had she been sold to the old Yun family, or had she changed her name?
Her own parents had come looking for her, and instead of greeting them with a smile, she actually said she didn't want to go home...
They couldn't keep this daughter anymore, they should just give her away!~
Gu Shi heard the commotion outside the main gate and came out with Gao Jingde and Yun Xiaobao...
Huai Hua had already told her what was going on, so Gu Shi understood the situation.
"All visitors are guests, why not come in for a cup of tea!" Gu Shi said with a smile.
The first time Si Ya Ke'dun saw Gu Shi, she couldn't help but feel a little curious...
This peasant woman, though dressed simply and plainly, had a demeanor and bearing that were unlike ordinary people.
Then, looking at the little girl standing beside Old Man Yun, she appeared to be only five or six years old, but her eyes were full of spirit and wisdom, a world apart from ordinary village children...
Si Ya Ke'dun sighed inwardly, and just as she was about to say something, she suddenly smelled the aroma of food.
Perhaps after eating enough hand-pulled meat and roast lamb legs on the grassland, catching the scent of stir-fried vegetables unexpectedly, she really couldn't resist it...
No wonder Jiaojiao liked to linger here and not leave; it turned out she was eating well, drinking well, and being taken care of.
"No, we have to rush our journey, so..." Han Chi'er was about to refuse when Si Ya Ke'dun secretly pinched him.
This useless man, if he didn't build a good relationship with the Yun family, how would he find out Yan'er's whereabouts?
If they left without even seeing a trace of Yan'er, wouldn't their trip be in vain?
"Alright, we are indeed thirsty, so we'll trouble you all..." Si Ya Ke'dun smiled slightly and performed a Han-style greeting.
Gu Shi nodded gently. She knew the names Han Chi'er and Si Ya Ke'dun. These two were like the Emperor and Empress in the northern grasslands. Now that they had come to Dashui Village, she couldn't possibly show them a cold shoulder...
"Please be seated in the main hall!~" Gu Shi moved aside and patted Gao Jingde's shoulder, "Go tell your sister Huai Hua to brew a pot of hot tea and bring it over!"
Seeing that Si Ya Ke'dun had a kind and benevolent face, Old Man Yun knew she wouldn't harm his family. After looking around at the entrance for a while, he carried his hoe and went to the fields...
Little Xi Tian wanted to follow her mother to the main hall to watch the excitement, but before she could enter, Xiao Jin Heng pulled her into the study.
"Oh, what are you doing, you brat!~" Little Xi Tian broke free from Xiao Jin Heng's hand and rubbed her reddened wrist.
Seeing this, Xiao Jin Heng quickly cupped Little Xi Tian's hands and blew on them, "I was too impatient just now, I'm sorry..."
The moment Han Chi'er and Si Ya Ke'dun appeared at the main entrance of the Yun family, Xiao Jin Heng could no longer sit still.
Countless thoughts raced through his mind as he speculated about their purpose in coming to the Central Plains.
Were they here to pick up Han Chijiao, or to survey the terrain?
Did they want to improve relations between the two countries, or did they have other intentions?
These things couldn't be seen from the surface; one had to understand them more deeply...
"I'm fine!~" Little Xi Tian looked at the brat blowing on her hands and almost burst out laughing, "So, what do you want to find me for, brat?"
Xiao Jin Heng didn't play coy and said directly, "Little village girl, you look soft, cute, and adorable. Han Chi'er and Si Ya will surely like you, so I want you to talk to them and find out their purpose in coming to the Central Plains. If you notice anything unusual, tell me immediately..."
Little Xi Tian: "???"
Brat, you're really suspicious.
With a little thought, anyone could tell they were here to find Sister Han. What were you guessing about?
But seeing the brat's serious expression, Little Xi Tian had no choice but to agree, "Alright, if I can't ask anything, don't blame me..."
"I won't!~" Xiao Jin Heng smiled faintly, turned to the desk, picked up a small goose-yellow satchel, and stuffed it into Little Xi Tian's hand, "Your little satchel is broken. I went to the county town a few days ago and bought you a new one!"
Little Xi Tian let out a "mm" sound, with a few small question marks floating above her head...
If the brat hadn't reminded her, she really hadn't noticed that her little satchel had been worn for many years.
Although her mother and sister Huai Hua always helped her mend it, the style and fabric were long outdated and looked old...
"Wow, it's so pretty!~" Little Xi Tian grabbed the little satchel, her smile sweet, "Thank you, brat!"
Seeing her so happy, Xiao Jin Heng was equally delighted...
"Little village girl, I'm glad you like it!"
"Brat, since you gave me a bag, I have a gift for you too!~"
Little Xi Tian's eyes twinkled with a smile. She reached into her old small satchel, her chubby little face full of a mysterious smile...
Xiao Jin Heng: "???"
What did this girl want to give him?
Judging by her expression, it should be something extraordinary...
Who would have thought that after rummaging for a long time, Little Xi Tian would pull out an oval, spiky, and smelly object.
Then she directly stuffed it into Xiao Jin Heng's arms, "Here, peel it open and eat it. It's fragrant and sweet, and the more you eat, the more addictive it is!~"
Xiao Jin Heng: "......"
So, what on earth was this thing?
Why did it smell so bad?
The entire study was filled with a foul odor...
"Something this smelly, is it... spoiled?" Xiao Jin Heng frowned, completely unable to bring himself to taste it.
He had never seen such a thing even when he was in the palace.
Little Xi Tian pouted and giggled, "Brat, this is durian, and it's very expensive..."
She wouldn't give it to just anyone.
Because there was only one durian tree in her space, and the durians it produced each year were extremely limited, Little Xi Tian rarely took out this fruit...
Under Xiao Jin Heng's gaze, Little Xi Tian picked up the fruit knife on the table and cut open the hard shell of the durian.
Large chunks of flesh were revealed, almost making Xiao Jin Heng faint from the overwhelming smell...