Qi Zhenzhen looked at Yun Shi, then at Hong Dou. To be honest, she didn't think there was anything wrong with Hong Dou at the moment. If she hadn't become Qi Zhenzhen, and the original body had become Hong Dou, the original body would certainly have grown up according to Yun Shi's expectations. Of course, it was also possible that she wouldn't have. Because Yun Shi and her two children were really not living well at that time, her arrival was a variable. It was possible that if she hadn't come, they would have lived in the countryside forever, and the original body would have eventually married a rural man, had children, and lived her life.
"Mother, those who truly love Hong Dou will not deny Hong Dou as a person simply because her needlework is not good, or she is not proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting," Qi Zhenzhen said after thinking for a moment. "My needlework is average, and I'm not skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, or painting. I even have a lot of money on me. If I were to follow your thoughts, Mother, should I be sensible and not delay the Young Lord? After all, my status doesn't match the Young Lord's."
Qi Zhenzhen put on a sad expression. Yun Shi rushed to comfort her, "You and the Young Lord are in love, how can you measure your feelings with such things?"
"But I think what Mother said is very right. As a woman, I should be like you said, Mother." Qi Zhenzhen looked very dejected.
Yun Shi used almost all her skills to persuade Qi Zhenzhen not to think about what she had just said. Naturally, Yun Shi found it difficult to demand the same from Hong Dou.
Qi Zhenzhen winked triumphantly at Hong Dou. Hong Dou chuckled. This was a good show put on to help her out of a difficult situation.
Yun Shi later realized Qi Zhenzhen's intention and was very helpless, "You two, you two..."
"Mother, fate cannot be predicted. Hong Dou hasn't planned anything for the past two years, so it's useless for you to be anxious. Perhaps when you're not anxious, it will just happen?" Qi Zhenzhen comforted Yun Shi. "You're not annoyed with her, are you? Do you want to kick her out now?"
Hong Dou also looked at Yun Shi pitifully, "Mother~"
Yun Shi was very frustrated by the two of them, "That's not what I meant. Alright, I won't say it anymore, I won't say it."
Shan Hu stood outside the door, "Madam, Miss, a messenger has come from the front courtyard to report that the young master has returned."
Gu Sinian had rushed back day and night. Luo Wanqing, Qi Yi, and Zhang Xiaoniu were escorting people, so they were moving slower. Based on the time, it would take another two or three days, but unexpectedly, he returned ahead of schedule. Yun Shi was very excited and didn't bother to talk about Hong Dou's matter anymore. She rushed to the front courtyard to see Qi Yi.
"The people have already been taken away by the factory guards," Qi Yi was reporting to Gu Sinian. "Zhang Xiaoniu went directly to Taihe Temple, and Luo Wanqing returned to Baicaotang."
"You've worked hard," Gu Sinian said concisely.
"My sister is back?" Qi Yi asked.
Gu Sinian nodded, "She's talking with Mother. She probably received the news of your return by now."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yun Shi, Qi Zhenzhen, and Hong Dou appeared in their sight.
Qi Yi hurried forward to bow to Yun Shi. When he left, he had sneaked away and did not say goodbye to Yun Shi, so Qi Yi felt a little guilty.
Yun Shi looked Qi Yi up and down, and only when she confirmed he was unharmed did she breathe a sigh of relief. Seeing his travel-worn appearance, she knew that the journey had been arduous. She said, "Go wash up and tidy yourself quickly. I'll have someone prepare some food. After you eat, Mother has something to tell you."
It was about Hong Dou.
Qi Zhenzhen felt that she should be present at this moment, so she held Gu Sinian's hand and said that she hadn't seen her younger brother for a while and had many things to say. She would return to the manor later, and asked Gu Sinian to pick her up later.
Gu Sinian looked at Qi Zhenzhen without speaking. He didn't have to go back; he could wait here. But after watching for a while, Qi Zhenzhen didn't say anything that would make him wait. He could only nod reluctantly, "Then I'll come pick you up in the evening."