Chapter 1802: 1802: Naturally Familiar (4)

Chapter 1802: Chapter 1802: Naturally Familiar (4)

“Fangfang, although you’re not my biological granddaughter, over the past year, I’ve truly treated you as my own…” Madam Cui lovingly patted her head, unaware of the young girl’s intentions. “From now on, you are the rightful granddaughter of the Duke Residence, so there will be many more social gatherings like this. Especially since the Princess of Caiyun County has come to the capital and will stay in the palace; you’re about the same age as her. If possible, I hope you can get acquainted with her.”

“I listen to grandma; grandma is the best to me…”

Madam Cui felt comforted, realizing her granddaughter is indeed adorable, unlike those boys who are always wild and nowhere to be seen.

Ultimately, Cui Fangfang let go of her hesitation and followed Madam Cui to Liuxu Alley the next day.

She figured out that even if she met Yang Ruxin, what would change? She doesn’t know her, so how could she do anything to her?

Besides, she is now confident; after over a year, she has shed her hometown accent and now primarily speaks with a Beijing dialect.

In the flower hall of the Princess Residence, another person had already arrived—it was Hen Ziyue.

The little girl was just thirteen but more naturally sociable than Jiang Fangfei. She rushed over, grabbing her hand, and endlessly talked about what medical books she read and how she practiced acupuncture.

Don’t underestimate this young girl’s age; she’s grown up alongside Hen Yizheng. It’s said that since childhood, she would grab Tian Qi or Tienma, or she was pounding a pestle. Her first words were not father or mother but names like temple and Jingming acupoint. She learned to read from the “Thousand Gold Prescriptions.”

“Okay, take a break,” Jiang Fangfei finally managed to pull the person away from Yang Ruxin. “Someone’s coming soon, and it’s not good to do this.”

Hen Ziyue stuck her tongue out but truly stopped chattering and ran over to eat fruit with Qi Zizi.

Yang Ruxin felt today’s visit was worthwhile; these girls were simple-hearted and could all be potential friends, especially with Mengmeng.

“Princess, are we late?” Just then, three girls came in with a hustle and bustle.

With their diverse appearances, they were quite eye-catching all at once.

“We are not formally attending court, but just sisters chatting; there’s no concept of being early or late, right?” Jiang Fangfei got up to welcome them. “If you come past the meal time, I’ll save myself the trouble of hosting treats…”

Yang Ruxin also got up and walked over.

“Listen, is this what a Princess should say? Acting as if we are all big eaters?” One girl with a melon-seed face immediately laughed. “Who doesn’t know that the Princess of Pingning County receives royal stipends yet claims poverty to us…”

“I just said one sentence, and Sister Ju said so many; no wonder she’s about to get married, already showing the demeanor of a household matron…” Jiang Fangfei made a helpless expression.

“Your mouth, as if you won’t get married,” Ju Wan feigned anger, “Just watch how I’ll tease you then…”

Yang Ruxin discreetly observed Ju Wan, somewhat surprised. Initially, she had a preconceived notion against the Ju Family due to their ties with the Gu Family, but now she found that Ju Wan was not as acrimonious as expected, and she soon shifted her gaze away.