OBS Chapter 245 Reunion
Chapter 245 Reunion
After spending most of the day at the village, the group finally began their journey home.
The carriage suddenly stopped shortly after setting off.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Siyue asked, puzzled.
"Miss, someone is blocking the way ahead." Shi Hai's voice reached her ears.
Xiao Siyue was startled, thinking she had been robbed, but she quickly realized that if it really was a robbery, Shi Hai would still be so calm.
Xiao Siyue peeked out and saw a group of people not far away, talking to Grandpa Xiao and the others. However, it was already getting dark, and Xiao Siyue couldn't see their faces clearly.
After waiting for a while, Xiao Siyue noticed that the group seemed to have reached an agreement, and Xiao Sining walked over.
“Grandma, Yue’er, it’s the third lady of the Duke of Dingguo’s mansion. Their carriage broke down and they want to hitch a ride with us back to the city.”
"The Duke of Dingguo's Mansion?" Is it the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion that she knows?
"That's right. I heard from them that Madam Lu went to Jingning Temple to pray for blessings today. On her way back, her carriage broke down. She's still some distance from the city gate, so she was thinking of hitching a ride with us."
"Oh, I see. Sibo, go and tell Madam Lu to come to our carriage." Old Mrs. Xiao was a kind-hearted woman and immediately said.
"Okay, Grandma, I'll be right there."
Following Xiao Sibo's gaze, Xiao Siyue saw him go over and say something, and soon the group of people came toward their carriage.
As she got closer, Xiao Siyue finally saw the person who had come, and to her surprise, it was the young general she had seen on the street the other day.
It turns out he was the young master of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion.
However, he wasn't wearing that black battle robe today, but he was still wearing a black narrow-sleeved robe. It seems he quite likes wearing black.
After glancing at the boy twice, Xiao Siyue shifted her gaze to the young woman next to him.
The woman appeared to be in her early twenties, dressed in a light blue ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), exuding an air of nobility with every gesture. She was a quintessential image of a wealthy lady.
"Madam Xiao, thank you for your help today." Madam Lu bowed slightly to Old Madam Xiao, her voice gentle.
"Third Madam, there's no need to be so polite. It was just a small favor. Please come in," Old Lady Xiao quickly invited.
"Then Wanrou won't stand on ceremony," Tang Wanrou said as she boarded the carriage with the young man's help and sat opposite Old Lady Xiao.
The carriage continued its journey, with Xiao Siyue and Old Lady Xiao sitting on one side.
"Madam, is this your granddaughter?" Tang Wanrou asked, looking at Xiao Siyue.
"Yes, this is my granddaughter, Siyue," Old Mrs. Xiao introduced.
"Siyue greets Madam Lu." Xiao Siyue nodded slightly.
"Miss Xiao is so lovely and beautiful; the old lady is truly blessed."
"Hehe, not at all," Old Mrs. Xiao said, feeling very happy to hear someone praising her granddaughter.
"Who was that young man just now?" Old Mrs. Xiao asked curiously, recalling the young man she had just seen.
"That's my good-for-nothing youngest son, Lu Zhijin." Although Tang Wanrou said he was good-for-nothing, the smile on her lips didn't disappear, so it seemed that it was just a humble statement.
"So that's Young Master Lu. He truly deserves to be called a young genius; he's exceptionally talented." Xiao Siyuan had heard about this young master of the Lu family before. He was only sixteen years old, but he had already made many contributions on the battlefield. Xiao Siyuan spoke of him with great admiration.
In the following days, Old Lady Xiao and Tang Wanrou began to boast about each other's children, and their relationship gradually deepened.
The title of Old Lady Xiao has changed from Madam Lu the Third to Wanrou.
Xiao Siyue was stunned. At first, she thought that this Madam Lu was an elegant lady, but now she suddenly turned into a chatterbox.
Xiao Siyue could hardly believe her eyes.
"Oh, Madam, I really love your Siyue so much. She's so smart and sensible. I wish I had a daughter like her."
Why did Tang Wanrou say that? Because Old Lady Xiao was bragging, saying that Xiao Siyue, at such a young age, was helping her family earn money, how difficult it was for her, how filial she was, and how smart she was.
Xiao Siyue felt awkward. She had heard these words the whole way, but she was still extremely embarrassed and wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
"Hey, Wanrou, please stop praising her. Our girl is so shy, she'll crawl under the car if you keep praising her." Old Mrs. Xiao quickly came to the rescue when she saw Xiao Siyue's uncomfortable look.
"Haha, yes, yes, girls are shy, I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore." Tang Wanrou smiled with her eyes crinkling.
Finally arriving in the capital, Old Lady Xiao instructed her servant to drive the carriage to the Duke of Dingguo's residence first.
"Madam, thank you so much for today. I will send you a formal letter of thanks at your residence another day." Tang Wanrou said goodbye to Granny Xiao as soon as the carriage stopped.
"Wanrou, you must come to our house as a guest another day." Old Mrs. Xiao looked reluctant to part with her.
"Alright, Siyue, come to the manor when you have time, and let your brother Lu show you around." Tang Wanrou tugged at Lu Zhijin and said to Xiao Siyue.
Xiao Siyue glanced at Lu Zhijin somewhat awkwardly, then quickly looked away and smiled at Tang Wanrou, saying, "Aunt Tang, I will. I'll come to see you when I have time."
"Zhijin, say goodbye to your sister Siyue." Tang Wanrou nodded in satisfaction, then spoke to her son.
Lu Zhijin felt somewhat helpless about his mother's behavior, but still said goodbye to Xiao Siyue.
After saying goodbye to the mother and son, the carriage continued its journey towards the Xiao family's residence.
"Grandma, do you like that Madam Lu the Third very much?"
Xiao Siyue didn't quite understand; it was only their first time meeting, so how could they have gotten along so well?
"Yes, this Madam Lu is very kind. Although she comes from a prominent family, she is not arrogant at all. She treats me, an old lady from the countryside, the same as everyone else without any disdain."
"And no matter how much I talk, she never gets impatient and always agrees with me. She's very eloquent and a socially adept person; it's hard not to like her." Old Mrs. Xiao had a smile on her face, clearly very happy.
Xiao Siyue agreed after hearing this; such a person could indeed easily gain people's favor.
"And that young master Lu, as expected of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, he's already fighting on the battlefield at such a young age. I heard from your father that this young master is already a general." I used to think that my grandsons were already rare young talents, but now I realize that there are always people more talented than you, and there's always something beyond your reach.
"Grandma, my brothers are good too." Xiao Siyue was dissatisfied; her own brothers were good as well.
“Yes, yes, Yue’er is right,” Old Lady Xiao quickly replied.