Outside the house, the sky was just beginning to turn pale, and the rising sun slowly peeked out like a shy child, adding a vibrant touch to the early morning.

At the same time, Jinxiu Pavilion welcomed two tired travelers.

Hu Ling and Ling Wei, their arrival made this morning even more extraordinary.

"My dear granddaughter, you are blessed by our ancestors. You are safe and sound. This is more important than anything else. It is so great, so great."

Grandpa Zhang's face blossomed with a smile as beautiful as a chrysanthemum, and relief was hidden in his wrinkles. Seeing that little You Niang was standing in front of him safe and sound, the heavy stone in his heart finally fell to the ground, and he felt particularly comfortable.

"Go back to your room and rest for a while to recover your strength. I will put on my coat and go to the market to carefully select some high-quality angelica and fresh sea cucumbers. In the evening, let your mother cook a pot of warm and nourishing chicken soup for you to replenish your body."

"Thank you grandpa, you are always so thoughtful, grandpa is so nice!"

The little girl was so moved that her eyes were slightly wet and her voice was a little choked with sobs.

As sunlight gradually filled the courtyard, the other members of the Zhang family gradually woke up from their dreams. Their first thought was to run to Xiao Youniang's room and confirm her safety with their own eyes.

The moment they stepped out of the hospital gate, a peaceful and harmonious picture came into view.

Xiao Youniang and Ling Wen were sitting at the quaint stone table in the courtyard. The black and white chess pieces on the board were an interweaving of wisdom and leisure. The sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves and onto the two of them, adding a bit of warmth and harmony to the picture.

"Second sister, you know that your noise almost gave me a heart attack! I came back with the officers in a hurry to look for you, but to my surprise, you and that slick-talking fellow were nowhere to be found. I ran around like a headless fly, and even went back and forth several times to the place where that liar had relieved himself. That smell, oh, don't even mention it, it hit me straight in the head!"

Zhang Ming slumped down on a stone bench. His exaggerated expression and endless talk made everyone laugh, and the laughter spread throughout the yard.

Xu Liyun deliberately put on a stern attitude and pretended to be angry and lectured: "Little girl, you have grown wings, haven't you? You dare to run around everywhere after learning a few fancy moves. Fortunately, Ling Wen was smart and found you, otherwise you would have become a fish on the chopping board, and you would have been sold and helped count the money!"

Although her tone was firm, her eyes were full of love and concern for her daughter.

The little girl pouted guiltily, her eyes flickering, not daring to say a word in rebuttal.

She knew in her heart that her mother's reproach was actually a different kind of concern. She had a sharp tongue but a soft heart, and this was the nature of most parents in the world.

Zhang Laoer saw that his wife's scolding had achieved its effect, so he quickly came out to smooth things over: "Liyun, our daughter is not fully recovered yet! Stop talking, go to the kitchen and boil the herbs that Madam Zhang prescribed for her to drink. It will be more effective if she drinks it while it's hot."

Although Xu Liyun was still muttering a few complaints, she had already walked towards the kitchen, and her figure revealed a decisive and gentle motherhood.

As time passed, Lingwei slowly woke up from her dream, and a trace of regret arose in her heart.

I originally just wanted to take a short nap, but when I woke up, it was already dusk.

The fatigue from last night made her sleep very deeply, and her sleepiness made her miss most of the day.

After quickly combing her hair, Ling Wei stepped out of the room and found that everyone was gathered in the yard. She felt even more ashamed and her cheeks unconsciously blushed.

She greeted everyone awkwardly, then walked lightly towards Xiao Youniang, ready to express her apologies and gratitude again.

Following ancient etiquette, Ling Wei first knelt down and bowed deeply to express her heartfelt gratitude.

This action surprised Xiao Youniang. The ancient custom of kneeling at every turn really made her feel at a loss.

"Oh, hurry up, hurry up! Look at you, you are so young, but being so polite will shorten my life."

Xiao Youniang smiled and quickly helped Lingwei up.

At this time, Grandpa Zhang came back happily carrying a few bags of medicinal herbs carefully wrapped in oil paper, his face filled with happiness and satisfaction.

"Second brother, come and help me take these angelica and sea cucumbers to the kitchen. We are going to make a pot of delicious chicken soup tonight to nourish the children."

Zhang Laoer quickly took the heavy oil paper bag and sincerely invited Lingwei to stay for dinner: "Lingwei, you're welcome. Come stay and have a simple meal with us."

"Thank you for your kindness, uncle, but I really have to go home. If I'm late, my family will be worried."

Ling Wei's face turned even redder. Before she finished speaking, she mustered up the courage to make another request, "But can I... borrow some money from my uncle? I want to hire a carriage so that I can go back faster."

Her eyes were full of shame and determination: "I promise, Lingwei will definitely pay it back. As soon as I get home, I will find a way to thank you for your kindness."

At the side, Xu Liyun happened to be carrying a bowl of hot medicine soup out of the kitchen. Hearing this, she frowned slightly and said, "Girl Lingwei, it's almost dark. It's too unsafe for a girl to hire a carriage alone! I think you should stay here with us tonight and go back tomorrow morning when it's light. I'll feel more at ease."

Thinking about how Lingwei was almost kidnapped by a scammer, Xu Liyun was always worried.

Ling Wei thought about it for a moment. She didn't want to cause trouble for everyone, but she was also worried about her own safety, so she seemed a little hesitant.

In the end, in order not to cause inconvenience to the Zhang family, she decided to solve it herself: "Auntie reminded me, so I'd better stay at a nearby inn for one night."

Zhang Wuya refused. She held Lingwei's hand tightly and smiled brightly: "You will be alone if you stay at the inn. Why don't you stay at our house? Don't leave tonight. We have an empty room."

Xiao Youniang also echoed, "Yes, Lingwei, stay and drink chicken soup with us! The chicken stewed by my mother is so delicious. We have been through so much, and we can be considered friends who have shared weal and woe. It won't be too late to go back tomorrow morning!"

Amidst everyone's chatter, Ling Wei finally succumbed to the enthusiasm and agreed with a blushing face.

At this time, the sunset is like a shy child, hiding secretly behind the distant mountains.

The backyard of Jinxiu Pavilion is extremely lively today. Zhang Laoer and Grandpa Zhang worked together to place a spacious round table in the yard. The family sat around it, enjoying the food and chatting about family matters.

Such a warm scene has a special flavor for Lingwei.

In her home, her parents always strictly required them to keep quiet during meals. Unexpectedly, in the Zhang family, there was not only delicious food on the table, but also constant laughter. This allowed Lingwei, who was usually quiet and introverted, to quickly integrate into this happy big family.

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