Han Chijiao took the thirty-ten taels of silver. She wasn't short of money to begin with, and the prices in the county town were very low. Thus, for the past few days, she had been living a life of eating and sleeping...
Xiao Jinheng walked into the hall, looked around, and snorted, "She really knows how to pick a place!~"
The second floor of this inn had guest rooms, the first floor was for dining, and the backyard also had a bathhouse specifically for bathing, which was perfect for elderly people recuperating...
"Your Highness, Jiaojiao is upstairs!~" Kong Xingzhuo said.
Xiao Jinheng let out an "Mm," took Xiao Xitian's hand, and slowly went to the second floor, stopping in front of a guest room...
Just as he was about to knock, he suddenly heard a piercing snore from inside.
"Hoo, hoo, hoo..."
The sound was rhythmic, like a saw.
Kong Xingzhuo couldn't help but twitch his lips after hearing it.
If he were to marry Han Chijiao, he would have to endure her snoring for the rest of his life...
The door was not latched. Kong Xingzhuo gently pushed it open.
The three stood by the bed for a while. Xiao Xitian then nudged Han Chijiao, "Sister Han, wake up quickly. Grandma Siya is already angry..."
"Mmm?" Han Chijiao smacked her lips twice. In her semi-conscious state, she seemed to hear Sweet Baby's voice. Thinking she was hallucinating, she ignored it, turned over, and continued to sleep.
Xiao Xitian: "..."
Sister Han, you really have a good mindset.
If Grandma Siya saw you hiding here, feasting and sleeping, wouldn't she beat you into a pig's head?
Helplessly, Xiao Xitian had to ask Kong Xingzhuo to pry Han Chijiao up and then wipe her face with a cool towel...
Half an incense stick later, Han Chijiao finally woke up, and the tipsiness on her face had also faded considerably.
That's right, the guest room was almost filled with wine jars, as well as bones from various roast chickens and geese. A slight sniff revealed the strong smell of alcohol and sourness that made Xiao Xitian gag...
"Oh, Sweet Baby is here!~" As soon as Han Chijiao saw Xiao Xitian, she pulled her into her arms. "Do you miss Sister Han? Don't worry, once Mother and Father leave Dashui Village, I'll come back to find you!"
Xiao Xitian: "..."
Right now, Grandma Siya was obsessed with Mahjong and probably wouldn't be leaving anytime soon.
Seeing Han Chijiao hugging Xiao Xitian tightly, Xiao Jinheng frowned, walked over, and pulled Xiao Xitian to his side. "Princess Han, it's best if you return with us now. Otherwise, Rendula will eventually capture you..."
On their way here, they had just seen Rendula inquiring about Han Chijiao's whereabouts on the street.
"Why should I go back?" Han Chijiao rolled her eyes and quietly took Kong Xingzhuo's hand, saying aggrievedly, "Brother Kong, can you bear to send me back to the grassland? If I leave, we might never see each other again..."
"Go back!~" Kong Xingzhuo replied curtly.
Han Chijiao: "..."
This ungrateful man.
"I'm not going!~" Han Chijiao released Kong Xingzhuo, turned her face away, tears welling up in her eyes.
She was very upset. Why wouldn't her mother accept a man from the Central Plains?
Even her father, who doted on her, sided with her mother this time and refused to accept Brother Kong...
Sometimes, the feudalistic thinking of the older generation often pushed young people to a dead end.
Seeing Han Chijiao crying alone, Xiao Xitian sighed and stepped forward to persuade her, "Sister Han, the best way now is for you to go back to the grassland with Grandma Siya first. Don't let her get too angry. After Grandma Siya calms down, we can think of another solution..."
If Han Chijiao and Kong Xingzhuo were truly in love, then no setbacks or hardships could separate them.
If Han Chijiao insisted on going her own way and defied Siya Kedun, it would surely be a dead end.
"But... but I'm afraid that after returning to the grassland, Mother will lock me up. Then, let alone seeing Brother Kong, I'll never see you, Sweet Baby, again!~" Han Chijiao choked out.
Hearing this, Xiao Xitian smiled slightly, "No, Sister Han, I promise I'll bring you to Dashui Village soon!"
She had a premonition that Grandma Siya was not someone who was stubborn and unyielding...
It was just that some of Han Chijiao's actions were difficult for her to accept.
"R-really?" Han Chijiao's almond-shaped eyes widened, and she quickly jumped off the bed. "Sweet Baby, I knew you were the best!~"
After speaking, she wanted to pick up Xiao Xitian and dote on her.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Jinheng was prepared. Before Han Chijiao could reach out, he pulled Xiao Xitian behind him and said expressionlessly, "Princess Han, speak your mind. Don't be so touchy!~"
Pulling and hugging, what kind of etiquette was that?
Han Chijiao: "..."
No, you little brat, you're too controlling.
What business is it of yours if I hug Sweet Baby?
Never mind, she was in a good mood today, so she wouldn't bother with this petty Crown Prince...
"Sweet Baby, I'll go back with you, but you have to promise me to save me from Mother's clutches as soon as possible!~" Han Chijiao said solemnly, adding at the end, "Sister Han's future happiness and freedom are all in your hands now!"
Xiao Xitian: "..."
Sister Han, you're putting too much pressure on me.
Alas, forget it, forget it. Let's get Han Chijiao back first.
After packing their things, the group left the inn and got into the carriage to return to the village...
That evening, in the main hall of the Old Yun family.
A string of scolding echoed persistently in the main hall. Han Chijiao knelt on the ground like a good child, being thoroughly berated by Siya Kedun...
Han Chier looked at her mother and daughter helplessly, not daring to say anything or offer any advice, and sighed.
"You ungrateful girl, your wings have hardened, you've grown up, and you dare to run away from home? If it weren't for the help of Xitian and Young Master Xiao, would you have hidden outside forever?"
Siya Kedun was panting with anger, her heart pounding. "You will kneel here obediently tonight, and tomorrow morning, we will return to the grassland..."
When leaving, it would be best to take the Mahjong set from the Old Yun family with them.
"Oh, Siya, the ground is so cold. Jiaojiao is frail. What if she catches a cold?" Han Chier advised.
"Shut up!~"
Siya Kedun roared, scaring Han Chier so much that her legs trembled, and she almost knelt on the ground...
Gu Shi saw this and sighed slightly, "Jiaojiao's mother, since Jiaojiao is back, don't worry and get agitated. Go to bed early!~"
Learning from experience, this time Miss Han should have learned her lesson, right?
Little did she know, in Han Chijiao's understanding, what was 'memory'?
Could it be eaten?