3264 kinship

She knew her sister-in-law best; she appeared hard-hearted but was actually the softest inside.

If she nodded, it basically meant there was hope.

Madam Liu He happily left and met Liu Yiran, who was returning from shopping.

Madam Liu He quickly smiled and stepped forward, just calling out "Ran'er."

Liu Yiran merely glanced at her, then turned and walked away.

Madam Liu He's smile instantly froze on her face. Looking at her daughter's retreating back, she felt a little sad.

In the past, when Liu Yiran was in the Liu family, she was raised by the Old Madam. At that time, she was closer to the Liu family's Old Madam, keeping a distance from her own mother.

Unexpectedly, since being sent to Prince Kang's Estate, her relationship with her daughter had grown increasingly distant.

Qiaomu, on her part, naturally didn't know that Madam Liu He had caused such a scene at Prince Kang's Estate.

The little one dozed off in the carriage all the way.

After the carriage left Changle Street, it headed straight for Nanxinyuan.

The Xuanma (mystic horse) was fast, and in no time, they turned towards the south of the city.

Nanxinyuan was on a street adjacent to Huaqi Street. The carriage crossed an arch bridge, and then, in less than half an incense stick's time, they arrived at the entrance of a landscape garden.

Someone was already waiting there. As soon as they saw the Eastern Palace's carriage approaching, they quickly stepped forward to greet it, bowing respectfully and cautiously asking, "Is it alright for the Crown Princess's carriage to stop at this entrance?"

"The Old Madam and the others are currently at the garden entrance."

The little Crown Princess opened her eyes and nodded.

Cai Xiu then lifted the curtain and said, "Stop here."

Several welcoming servants were about to bring over footstools when they saw the little Crown Princess leap out of the carriage with a whoosh, without needing any assistance.

The servants looked up.

They saw a small face that seemed to defy frost and rival snow, devoid of any superfluous expression, and couldn't help but feel a little awestruck.

In reality, young ladies from prestigious families like them, no matter how high their cultivation, would "act" delicate when out and about.

When getting on and off the carriage, they would typically make a show of it, letting servants assist them.

Cough, the little Crown Princess, however, was a straightforward person. She felt that she was far from an age where she needed assistance!

"What are you standing there for?" Cai Qi, having been with the little Crown Princess for a long time, had also become more agile in her actions. Seeing the servants standing there foolishly, she couldn't help but glare, "Lead the way."

"Ah, yes, yes!" The servants turned around and quickly said, "The Old Madam has come out."

Qiaomu looked up and saw more than a dozen noblewomen and young ladies, clustered like blooming flowers, accompanied by dozens of maids, walking towards them, surrounding a kindly and benevolent-looking old woman.

The old woman had white hair, and aside from a few wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, her face was remarkably smooth.

Her figure was not tall at all, and her complexion still held a pale tint, as if she was just recovering from a serious illness. Her eyes held a faint smile as she gazed at Qiaomu.

"Come quickly and let Grandmother see you. I heard your grandfather say you were back last time, but who knew this old body had been ill, fearing to pass on the illness to you. With this delay, you went to the Royal Academy, and I haven't been able to see you."

Mu Qingya supported the old woman and smiled gently, "Old Madam, don't be sad. See, hasn't the Crown Princess arrived now?"

The Old Madam's face was beaming with undisguised joy. She nodded repeatedly and began to walk towards Qiaomu with trembling steps.