The legitimate daughter was reborn, and the emperor’s little Jiaojiao went crazy.

Bei Hui saw Tang Chujun and the others coming over and hurriedly greeted them, "It's still dark and it's snowing outside. The old ladies and Miss Li should go back and rest first. We won't be able to see anyone now."

Tang Chujun and Yao Sheng said in unison, "It's not cold, it's warm."

Xia'er woke up. It was cold but also hot. She didn't feel cold at all.

Bei Hui had no choice but to say, "Miss Jinxiu, please go back first. Envoy Shen said that we won't see anyone for a while. If everyone just waits outside like this, they will get cold by then, and they will be busy."

Li Jinxiu thought this made sense, and after thinking for a while, she said, "Sister Chujun, Sister Yaosheng, why don't we go back to Yusheng Pavilion and wait. We'll be able to meet later, and Beihui will come to call us."

Bei Hui nodded, "That's right. Masters, please go and rest first and take care of yourselves. As soon as I get any news, I will report it as soon as possible."

Tang Chujun and the others then returned to Yu Sheng Pavilion, and they felt that the snowflakes falling above their heads were particularly beautiful.

The next day, Tang Chujun couldn't wait and asked Nanny Zhong to bring a message to Yu Sujun early in the morning, saying that Xia'er had woken up.

Yu Sujun was very happy and called her children over for breakfast.

“Buddha bless you, Buddha bless you!” Yu Sujun put her hands together and bowed in all directions, “Xia’er finally woke up. It was a close call, nothing serious happened.”

Shi Anxue's eyes lit up, "Really? Sister Xia'er is awake?" She looked up and asked Shi Yunzhou, "Brother, are you going to see Sister Xia'er?"

Shi Yunzhou thought for a moment and said, "You guys go first. I have to go to school. After school, I will go to the Young Master's Mansion to meet you guys."

Yu Sujun nodded, "Okay, you can't help much anyway. Then come later."

A voice sounded, "There are so many people in the Young Master's Mansion, what kind of help can you provide if you go there?"

Shi Chengyi stepped over the threshold as he spoke.

Yu Sujun asked someone to add more bowls and chopsticks. She was in a good mood and looked pretty when she smiled. "Whether I can help or not is another matter. The key is that I have to be there to add to the popularity. Husband, are you going? Xia'er woke up, aren't you happy?"

Shi Chengyi smiled faintly, "Happy, of course I'm happy. But..." He changed his tone, "Xia'er is a princess now, and there are many people who are happy for her. She doesn't need us."

Yu Sujun was stunned, always feeling that her husband was acting strange these days.

Shi Anxue said innocently, "Father is wrong. The more people who care about Sister Xia'er, the better. Is there any such thing as too much? Besides, even if Sister Xia'er is a princess, she is still my Sister Xia'er. Father, don't you agree?"

Shi Yunzhou also said, "Sister Xia'er is closer to our family than to her own father. If no one outside knows about it, people will think that Sister Xia'er is your biological daughter."

Shi Chengyi's old face flushed, and he suddenly shouted in a deep voice, "What nonsense are you talking about? You have read all the books of sages into a dog's stomach!"

Shi Yunzhou was stunned, not understanding why his father was so angry.

Yu Sujun knew that her husband was worried that such words would be heard by others and would harm the reputation of Chu Jun's sister. "Such words can be said in the room, but you must not speak without restraint. We may not mean it, but the listeners may take it seriously, and it will damage the reputation of your sister Xia'er and her mother."

Shi Yunzhou finally realized what his father was angry about, and hurriedly stood up and bowed, "Son, I know I was wrong. I just wanted to say that Sister Xia'er is close to our family and doesn't care how much help we can bring to her."

He just inexplicably sensed his father's low mood. That day, the young master's mansion hosted a banquet, but his father actually refused to go.

He discovered that his father cared a lot about his future and career, and was not at all like he said he had already given up on it.

Shi Chengyi said he didn't want to see Shi Anxia, ​​but finally went with his wife and daughter.

He also sincerely hoped that Xia'er would get better, but every time he thought of Emperor Mingde going to see Tang Chujun under the pretext of visiting Xia'er, he felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

He had recently learned from his wife that Emperor Mingde had visited the Young Master's Residence several times again, and each time he stayed for a meal before leaving.

Shi Chengyi was upset.

Does he still have Tang Chujun in his heart? No, not really.

He asked himself if he was sincere to his wife Yu Sujun, especially after they had experienced the near collapse of the Marquis' Mansion, and it was his wife who had always stayed by his side.

How can anyone compare to the friendship of standing together through thick and thin and never giving up?

But after all, he is a human being, and in a corner of his heart, there is still a Tang Chujun living.

He hoped that someone would love and protect Tang Chujun, but he didn't want that person to be Emperor Mingde. As for the reason... he couldn't explain it clearly, and he didn't dare to think about it.

The first heavy snow fell today. It was time for snow to fall after the winter solstice.

Compared to last year, this is still late.

The carriage left deep marks in the snow. As soon as it stopped in front of the young master's mansion, someone came forward to invite them in.

There was laughter and joy in the young master's mansion.

For the first time, Shi Chengyi felt out of place.

When Tang Chujun's smiling face caught his sight, his heart seemed to be suddenly torn open, and a freezing cold wind blew in without him being prepared.

"Her uncle is here." Tang Chujun was particularly enthusiastic today, "Come in, it's too cold outside.

Everything is fine when my daughter wakes up, and she feels friendly towards everyone she sees.

Shi Chengyi deliberately looked away, and said politely, "I heard that Xia'er woke up, so I came to see her."

Tang Chujun smiled like a flower, "She's awake, she's awake, thanks to everyone, my Xia'er finally woke up." She enthusiastically took Yu Sujun's hand with one hand and Shi Anxue's hand with the other, "Let's go, let's go see my Xia'er, she missed you so much."

Several women walked in front, and Shi Chengyi followed behind, taking off his cloak under the eaves.

Hong Que and others took the cloak, shook off the snow on it, and then hung it up.

Shi Chengyi and his companions entered the house together. The house was heated by a floor heater and was very warm.

Shi Anxia was wearing an elegant blue and white porcelain brocade jacket and sitting on a chair, looking indescribably beautiful and charming.

She had her hair tied up in a bun, which matched her red lips and white teeth. A few strands of hair gently fell beside her ears, adding a touch of beauty to her look.

There were a few women sitting in the room. When they saw Cheng Yi coming, they all greeted him with a smile and moved to other rooms.

The moment Shi Anxia raised her eyes and saw Shi Chengyi, her head buzzed.

Something that she had been unable to remember suddenly came to her mind. Her breathing stagnated, and she sat stiffly in the chair, looking at her great uncle whom she once admired and respected, strange... and hideous.

The middle-aged man's depression and dejection gathered between his brows for a long time, and slowly left traces of time.

My uncle is old.

After not seeing them for several months, they have aged beyond recognition, just like green bamboos, pines and cypresses whose branches have been bent by heavy snow.

There was gray on his temples, and even his neatly combed hair was covered in gray. Most importantly, the purity in his eyes had faded.

Shi Anxia couldn't tell for a moment whether it was because she was looking at her uncle with emotion, or if the other party really had some changes in his mind?

Their eyes met, and they quickly looked away.