The next day.
After Bai Yanqing opened her eyes in the morning, she reached out and touched the edge of the bed, which was already cool, implying that the person who was watching here last night had already left for a long time!
"Ink dye!"
Bai Yanqing shouted towards the door.
Hearing Bai Yanqing's cry, Mo Ran quickly picked up the hot water he had just poured, then, holding the hot water basin, he walked towards the house!
After pushing open the door, Mo Ran glanced inside the room, and then a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Mo Ran put the basin on the table, and then walked to Bai Yanqing's bed. Lifting the bed curtain, he placed Bai Yanqing's clothes by the stove, toasted them, and then placed them beside Bai Yanqing's bed!
Bai Yanqing reached out, took the middle coat, put it on carefully, then moved her legs and got out of the quilt!
At that time, Mo Ran had already warmed Bai Yanqing's coat and held it in his hands, waiting for Bai Yanqing to get up!
"As the old saying goes, the cold starts from the feet! The ground is cold at night. Miss, don't go barefoot on the ground next time!"
Mo Ran warned Bai Yanqing carefully while arranging his clothes.
"how do you know……"
There was a hint of suspicion in Bai Yanqing's eyes.
Mo Ran covered his mouth and chuckled, then pointed at the footprints on the ground for Bai Yanqing to see!
The ground is dusty, and if you walk barefoot, you will inevitably leave shallow footprints. Fortunately, Mo Ran has sharp eyes. If it were anyone else, who would be able to see it?
Seeing this, Bai Yanqing glanced away sheepishly.
"It's a cold winter night, and those who come in from outside will have some cold air on them! If the master comes over in the future, let him get close to the stove, and keep him warm by the lady's side!"
After Mo Ran fastened the last buckle for Bai Yanqing, he spoke calmly.
"How did you know..."
Bai Yanqing stared at the ink-stained white hands with eyes full of disbelief!
Mo Ran raised his eyebrows and did not answer Bai Yanqing's words. He just smiled and said, "Miss, guess why Yuan Li was so quiet last night when he was on duty?"
Bai Yanqing was silent. Indeed, if an outsider came in, Yuan Li would have already drawn his sword and rushed in!
After Bai Yanqing was fully dressed, she walked to the table, put her hands into the warm water, and soaked them. After feeling a slight warmth on her body, Bai Yanqing retracted her hand, took the hot handkerchief from Mo Ran's hand, and wiped her hands and face.
"Miss, I'm going to Ji's Mansion today, do you need to put on makeup?"
Mo Ran took the handkerchief handed over by Bai Yanqing and threw it into the basin before asking her.
"No, just keep it simple and plain. My grandfather definitely doesn't like women's makeup that is too exaggerated."
Bai Yanqing shook her head and said softly.
Mo Ran nodded to express his understanding, and then washed his hands before walking to the dressing table and carefully pulling up Bai Yanqing's hair.
Mo's skills in dyeing her hair were as good as Cai Xing's. It didn't take long for Bai Yanqing to comb her hair into a simple Yuanbao bun. It looks festive yet playful and cute.
Bai Yanqing looked at the bun in the bronze mirror with satisfaction, and softly thanked Mo Ran!
"Miss, please use polite words. I am your maid. It is my duty to help you dress and make up!"
Mo Ran joked with a smile.
Hearing this, Bai Yanqing also smiled. She always subconsciously felt that Mo Ran was from Yunqi's house, and she was only here temporarily to help her! Therefore, Bai Yanqing is always afraid that she will trouble Mo Ran too much! On the other hand, Mo Ran himself sticks to his duty as a slave and never goes beyond it!
After tying Bai Yanqing's hair into a bun, Mo Ran turned around and walked out with the basin in hand. When she walked to the door, she saw the candle at the door. The candle had not yet burned out, and it looked like it had only burned for less than half an hour.
"It seems that the young lady is not afraid of the dark anymore!"
Before Mo Ran went out, he suddenly turned his head and said something meaningful to Bai Yanqing.
Hearing this, Bai Yanqing was stunned, then turned her head and glanced at the candle at the door.
Bai Yanqing knew in her heart that she was still
Is afraid of the dark. But she understood better that it was time to change her habits of many years.
After a simple breakfast, Bai Yanqing hurriedly dressed in simple clothes and went out. At this juncture, she still didn't dare to go to Ji Mansion too blatantly.
The carriage that picked up Bai Yanqing had already stopped in a dark alley about one kilometer away from Bai Mansion.
Bai Yanqing put on a plain and inconspicuous cloak, walked out of the back door of Bai Mansion, and left in a hurry! She asked Cai Xing and Mo Ran to wear the same cloak!
The three of them left the house at the same time, and no one could tell who was who!
Caixing had previously pestered Bai Yanqing and wanted to go to Ji Mansion with her. But now, Cai Xing has a special status. If she goes to the Ji family, the emperor will know about it, and he can use it as an excuse!
Therefore, after weighing it again and again, Bai Yanqing finally decided not to take Cai Xing with him! Cai Xing didn't bother anymore. After all, she also knew Bai Yanqing's concerns.
The Bai family and the Ji family have always been under the emperor's surveillance. Bai Jingxuan knows about this, and so does Bai Yanqing! Therefore, Bai Yanqing can't take risks and let the Bai family get involved again!
After leaving the house, Bai Yanqing walked to the dark alley. After jumping on the carriage, Bai Yanqing hurriedly took off the cloak and put on another new style cloak!
"Let's go!"
Through the carriage door, Bai Yanqing said to the driver driving the carriage outside.
When the driver heard this, he didn't respond to her. He just waved his whip and said "drive" before driving into the crowd.
Perhaps it’s because the New Year is here and there are people coming and going on the street, all of them buying new year’s goods. Therefore, when the carriage drove into it, it seemed to be somewhat obstructed. After a long time, we moved forward a short distance.
"Detour!"
Through the car door, Bai Yanqing whispered to the driver.
Upon hearing this, the driver immediately whipped his whip, turned the horse's head, and drove towards the alley on the other side.
Crowds of people gathered on the streets, but there were indeed fewer people in the alleys.
Judging from the bumpiness of the carriage, Bai Yanqing knew that there was less congestion.
Not long after, Bai Yanqing knew that the Ji Mansion had arrived as the coachman let out a long "Oh..."!
The carriage stopped at the back door of Ji Mansion. It was a quiet place and under normal circumstances, few people would notice it.
Bai Yanqing lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked around cautiously. Seeing nothing unusual, she quickly jumped out of the carriage.
At the back entrance of Ji Mansion, a servant has been guarding there since early in the morning. Seeing Bai Yanqing arrive, the man quickly opened the back door and let Bai Yanqing in! But the coachman was blocked from the door!
Simply, the coachman didn't care. He just jumped on the carriage and waited there quietly.
After Bai Yanqing entered the door, she paused for a moment. She turned her head, glanced at the driver, and raised the corners of her mouth slightly. Then, without looking back, he entered Ji Mansion.
After entering Ji Mansion, under the leadership of the servant, Bai Yanqing finally saw her relatives whom she had been thinking about day and night!
"Grandpa! Uncle!"
After Bai Yanqing saw General Ji and Ji Jinxiu, she couldn't help but trot up to them!
But after arriving in front of them, Bai Yanqing suppressed her inner desire and stopped abruptly!
General Ji and Ji Jinxiu's outstretched arms stopped awkwardly in mid-air.
The two looked at each other, and then looked at Bai Yanqing in confusion!
With a "pop" sound, Bai Yanqing knelt down to the two elders in front of him!
General Ji and Ji Jinxiu looked at Bai Yanqing's move and were frightened: What is this girl doing?
"Yan Qing is unfilial. For so many years, he has never personally visited the house to say hello to the two elders! Today, I will take advantage of this favorable time and place to say hello to the two elders!"
After saying this, Bai Yanqing folded his palms slightly above his forehead, then slowly bent down and knelt down on the ground, before bowing to General Ji and saying hello. Then, with the same etiquette, he gave a big salute to Ji Jinxiu.
"Hurry up! You girl, why are you doing such a big salute to us? We are generals.
We don't want these unnecessary red tape in our house! "
When General Ji saw this, he immediately understood and knew Bai Yanqing's intention. So he immediately spoke, and then General Ji hurriedly stretched out his hand to help Bai Yanqing up!
When Ji Jinxiu saw this, he didn't reach out in a hurry. It wasn't that he didn't feel sorry for Bai Yanqing, but... he knew Bai Yanqing. If they didn't let her perform this salute now, Bai Yanqing would definitely regret it for a long time in the future.
This girl's temperament is very stubborn, exactly like her mother's when she was young!
Ji Jinxiu thought secretly in his heart.
"Grandpa, this is the courtesy that a grandson's daughter should give! Thanks to the secret help of my grandfather and uncle over the years, Yan Qing is where he is today! No matter what, Yan Qing should give this gift to the two elders!"
Bai Yanqing looked at General Ji, whose temples were turning white, and felt sad in his heart.
Over the years, without the secret help of the Ji family, Bai Yanqing would have been bullied to death by the old lady of the Bai family! How can I still live peacefully until now?
"You girl, what nonsense are you talking about? Isn't it right for a grandfather to love his granddaughter? Who said you should kowtow in return? As long as you are safe, healthy, and grow up happily! This is the greatest blessing for our Ji family!"
General Ji held Bai Yanqing's hand and looked at the grown-up girl in front of him, feeling a little relieved in his heart! His daughter gave birth to such a wonderful granddaughter for him, and he was very happy!
General Ji's words made Bai Yanqing's eyes sore, and her eyes instantly filled with tears!
"Okay, okay, father! If you keep talking like that, this girl will cry her eyes out!"
When Ji Jinxiu saw Bai Yanqing's eyes turned red, he immediately interrupted.
Ji Jinxiu knew in his heart that Bai Yanqing was a good boy who knew how to repay kindness. In her heart, she has never forgotten the Ji family! Having these is enough! What's more, the Ji family was kind to Bai Yanqing, but they never thought of asking her to repay it! How can relatives help each other and make up for their debts?
"Okay, okay, stop talking! Stop talking! Look at me, this old man talks a lot!"
General Ji said a little ashamed.
After saying that, General Ji pulled Bai Yanqing and asked her to sit next to him! All he could think about was Bai Yanqing, his granddaughter. How could he see anyone else in his eyes?
When Ji Jinxiu saw this, he could only shake his head and sighed helplessly!
Bai Yanqing took out the handkerchief, wiped the corners of his eyes, and then said playfully: "Who said grandpa is old? According to my grandson, grandpa is strong and strong. Look, he is no worse than brother Jing!"
Bai Yanqing's charming and innocent appearance offended General Ji next to him. His eyes were full of doting, and he couldn't even hide it!
"After all, my daughter is still caring, much warmer than that monkey!"
General Ji couldn't help but praise Bai Yanqing.
