September 9, the Double Ninth Festival.
This year, the Prince Residence did not hold any banquet. Considering that the twins had never been outdoors since their birth, on this day, Xiao Yeyang, with a grand gesture, took his whole family for an outing beyond the city, to climb the mountain and gaze into the distance.
On the Longfeng Mountain outside Liangdu City, wild chrysanthemums spread widely, blooming wantonly, attracting countless people to ascend the heights.
At the foot of the mountain, on the grass, Daohua was laying out the tablecloth on the lawn with her maids, and then placing various foods and fruits on top of it.
Next to them, Xiao Yeyang was enthusiastically grilling skewers.
Gu Jian sat cross-legged on the ground, beaming as he watched Daozi and the twins chase and play around him.
"Brother, wait for me!"
The twins were now quite steady on their feet when walking, but still wobbled when running.