"Prince Le is not like the legend at all," Yang Chuxia replied.
What she didnât know was that Young Master Li and Prince Le could get along precisely because of their personalities.
"Letâs go, weâll talk about it more when we get home."
By the time they arrived at Prince Anâs Mansion, it was already noon. They had been delayed at the Li Residence and hadnât even had lunch yet.
As they entered the courtyard, they could hear cheerful noises coming from inside.
"Uncle, donât pick me up, donât pick me up!" This was Yangyangâs voice, "Iâm not your wife, if you want to hug someone, go hug your wife?"
"You cheeky brat, always talking nonsense."
"Who says Iâm cheeky? Iâm a sweet-scented boy, alright? Iâm wearing fragrance, itâs orchid scent."
"Tsk tsk, a boy wearing fragrance, how bold of you." If you listen carefully, whose voice could it be but Yang Qingtongâs?
"Whatâs wrong with a boy? Boys can wear it too; mom even gave my brother and me sachets."
Yangyang chirped on, and as he turned, he saw Yang Chuxia and Luo Linhao returning.
"Mom, mom!!" He ran over to Yang Chuxia, pulling her along, "Uncle Daâan and Uncle Qingtong are here, and so is pretty Auntie and the rest."
Hearing this, Yang Chuxia looked over and indeed saw Yang Qingrui and them, "Youâre finally here!"
"Sis!" "Sis!" The two brothers quickly approached.
"Xiaxia, youâre back!"
"Third Sister...."
Wow, as Yang Chuxia looked over, besides Yang Qingrui and Yang Qingtong, Yang Qingbao and Yang Dongxue, Yang Jindi, Ms. Liu, and Yang Dayong were all here.
From the uncleâs side, the eldest uncle didnât come, but the second uncle did, and surprisingly the second uncleâs wife came too. Although Yang Chuxia wasnât pleased inside, she didnât show it on her face.
"Qingrui, Qingtong, Dongxue, Auntie, Uncle Dayong, Second Uncle... youâve all come," Yang Chuxia hurriedly greeted everyone. "Letâs all go inside and sit, why are we standing in the courtyard?"
Yang Chuxia asked again, "When did you all get here?"
"Sis, not long after you left the mansion, our big brother and the rest arrived," Yang Xiayun chimed in from the side, "Brother-in-law had just returned from court, and before he could say much, someone from the palace came to summon him again."
Yang Chuxia nodded, then asked, "Was your journey smooth? Are mom and dad well at home? Are the nephews and nieces doing well?"
Yang Qingrui smiled and said, "Mom and dad are fine, everythingâs good at home. The journey was mostly smooth, except the roads in Shandong were not easy to traverse, but everything else was alright."
Scanning the people, not seeing Ms. Luo and Yang Xiaochuan, Yang Chuxia asked, "Uncle, why didnât Uncle Daâan, Auntie Four, Uncle Four come? Uncle Dayong, why didnât you bring Qingkang along?"
Upon hearing the question directed at Yang Daâan, Ms. Liu replied, "Someone has to stay and watch the house, not everyone can come. Your uncle stayed behind to keep watch, and the journey is far from convenient. Your mom sent me to do Yunyunâs hair instead. Your Uncle Fourâs family is big; if one comes, theyâd all want to come, and managing so many people in the capital isnât easy. So they discussed and decided to just bring Dongxue. Dongxueâs a big girl now, seeing the world might help with her prospects back home."
As she glanced at Yang Jindi, she chuckled, "This little girl, your mom said Yangyang mentioned her in letters, so she tagged along to have some fun."
"Hehe, pretty Auntie!" Hearing himself mentioned, Yangyang went to grab Yang Jindiâs hand, "Has anyone bullied you at home? If anyoneâs troubling you, let me know, Iâll go beat them up for you, Iâm really strong now."