The next morning, the couple got up and returned to their previous affection. Jin Xun and others who came in to serve thought that the masters had finally made up with each other, and they were all secretly delighted.

  The two of them chatted and laughed as they finished their toilette, had breakfast, and then rode together to the residence of the Princess of Jin.

  "Fourth brother and sister, your eyebrows are drawn really well today!" When they arrived, the Duke of Jin's couple had not yet tidied up, and the Shouchun Bo family had not arrived either. In the vast back hall, only Qingjiang County Master and Nie Wuqian were speaking in a low voice.

  Jian Yu Bai and Song Yi Xiao walked in hand in hand, the Qingjiang Junzhu stopped the topic she was discussing and joked, "However, I seem to find this brushwork style eerily familiar?"

  "It was me who drew it for her." Jian Yu Bai frankly admitted, "To say that I still have the foundation of drawing eyebrows for my mother and elder sister in the past. Can't you see that it looks familiar?"

  The mistress of Qingjiang smiled and said: "Ah, at the beginning, you didn't even want to paint for us. Now do you know that you should thank us?"

  Song Yixiao said with a smile, "You should also thank me and your mother, otherwise where would you find such a skilled husband at drawing eyebrows?"

  Jian Xu Bai nodded with a smile, Song Yi's face turned red, and she pinched him secretly when no one was paying attention to show her anger - but instead, Jian Xu Bai held her hand and squeezed it gently.

  Among the laughter, the couple sat down. After the servant presented the fragrant tea, the mistress of Qingjiang mentioned the imperial edict from two days ago. Although she had already sent a congratulatory gift, she still expressed her congratulations in person.

  Song Yi smiled humbly for a few sentences before asking about her and Zhuo Ping'an's mother-son relationship, as well as Nie Wu Xian's recent situation.

  "We're all fine. It's you, though - your wound has just healed, and yesterday you drank for a whole day, and today you came over so early... don't exhaust yourself! When you get back to the manor, have the servants make some nourishing soup for you to drink."

  "Thanks for your concern, Sister Xie!" Song Yi smiled and said, "I've been eating ginseng stewed chicken soup all the time recently, I'm getting tired of it. I want to try something else, but everyone says this is the most nourishing, nothing can compare to it!"

  Jian Xu Bai heard what was said and replied: "Why didn't you drink those few bottles of Tian Xiang Bi Lu? That is also a nourishing tonic."

  The three of them discussed the topic for a while, and Song Yi Xiao noticed that Nie Wu Xian had been silent all along. Qing Jiang Jun Zhu and Jian Xu Bai were enthusiastically discussing, without noticing, so she asked her: "Fifth sister, you said last time that you wanted to learn dance from me, but I was not feeling well those days, so it was delayed. When do you think is convenient for you?"

  Nie Wu Yan was a good listener, and upon hearing this, she was taken aback for a moment before looking somewhat embarrassed as she said: "I heard that it's almost the end of the year, Fourth Sister must be very busy, and you've just recovered from your injuries, otherwise, let's wait until after the new year?"

  "It's not like I'm busy to the point where I can't even squeeze out some free time." Song Yi smiled warmly and said, "Besides, you also know that in the back courtyard of the Yan Guo Gong Fu, it's just me now, going out without a companion is quite boring. If you're willing to go over often, you can keep me company!"

  She has been guessing her mother-in-law's intention these days, letting the younger sister ask herself to teach dance. While teaching and learning, it is likely that the relationship between sisters-in-law will be improved. The main thing is probably hoping that she can take the younger sister out more often!

  Nie Wu Yan's current situation is a bit like Song Yi Xiao's in the past.

  Although having a noble and dignified mother to rely on, due to the awkwardness of her birth, it is not easy for her to have a good marriage or integrate into the circle of noble ladies.

  Song Yixiao was able to achieve this with the help of Yuan Xueying's tireless support, combined with her own talent for dancing, earning her the qualification and opportunity to be called "sister" by Jiang Muyun and others.

  Nie Wuyan is obviously not a versatile person. Although the Princess of Jin State, the Princess of Qingjiang County, and the Madame of Shouchun are all good to her, these few people's ages are placed there, in the daily contact with the noble women's circle, Nie Wuyan's temperament and personality cannot be integrated.

  Only Song Yixiao, who is only two years older than her and the eldest daughter of the Jin State's Duke, is suitable to be her guide.

  This made Song Yiliao laugh and before Nie Wuxian could respond, her maid was already frantically signaling to her not to refuse.

  "What's all the commotion about?" Just as Nie Wuyan was about to nod, a figure flashed outside the door and Jin Guo's Long Princess finally arrived, smiling as she stepped across the threshold, saying "As soon as I entered the Moon Gate, I heard murmurs inside, I thought An Jian and An Yi had already arrived!"

  "Mother, this isn't our daughter making a fuss, it's your precious son who was worried about his fourth brother and sister being injured in the previous assassination attempt, and he kept asking our daughter for ways to help women recover from injuries!"

  "Don't listen to your sister!" Jian Yu Bai then stood up, took a step forward and held onto the arm of the Princess of Jin State, smiling as he said, "I'm also doing this for Mother's sake!"

  "Look at you, are you anxious? Can't Mother still be jealous of your wife?" The Princess of Jin State smiled and hit her son, letting him support the one who was sitting in the upper seat, and then dismissed the courtesy, ordering everyone to sit down. She asked Song Yisheng with concern, "I heard that your injury has healed? I thought that yesterday's lively occasion would be too much for you, so it didn't matter if you didn't go. After all, we are one family, will your third brother and his wife still hold a grudge?"

  Song Yixiao heard the key point in her mother-in-law's words, which was the three words "a family". If not, she would have gone herself, and now it's okay to say that she doesn't need to go. Isn't this nonsense? She naturally wouldn't dare to openly refute her mother-in-law's face, so she immediately smiled and said: "Mother, don't worry, the daughter-in-law is already fully recovered!"

  Besides, it's a big deal for Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law's whole life, how can the daughter-in-law not go to join in the excitement?

  The Grand Duchess of Jin didn't expect that a single hint would make the two daughters-in-law, who had been at odds for a long time, get along harmoniously. Song Yixiao showed obedience and she was satisfied: "After all, we've seen blood, so it's better to replenish it. Later, I'll go to my warehouse to fetch some Lingzhi, that thing is great for nourishing blood and energy, especially good for us women."

  Song Yi Xiao hastily got up and thanked him.

  The Empress Dowager then asked about each of her children one by one, and just as she was asking about Jian Yu Bai, the Shou Chun Bo family arrived.

  Shou Chun Bo didn't like to talk, he just silently paid his respects; the Bai family, on the other hand, as soon as they entered, apologized repeatedly, saying that their whole family had arrived late. The Princess didn't mind, saying: "You're all bringing your families now, so it's no big deal if you arrive a bit late. Besides, the Imperial Son-in-law and Yi You haven't arrived yet!"

  She said with a wave of her hand and a smile, "An Jin, An Wei come here, let grandma take a look, have you grown taller again?"

  Bo Shi heard this and didn't apologize anymore, smiled slightly, picked up his tea cup and started chatting with everyone.

  They hadn't chatted for a few sentences when Jian Liao arrived, and everyone quickly put down their tea cups and stood up to greet him.

  "Please sit down." Perhaps because his beloved eldest son was coming to pay respects today, Jian Li Kuo, who usually had a cold face, surprisingly revealed a warm smile. "An Jing and An Yi look really spirited today!"

  Du Anjin and Du Anyi were not usually raised by their grandmother, so they were naturally unfamiliar with this step-grandfather. He suddenly praised them, and the two siblings didn't know how to respond, staring at each other in confusion for a moment.

  After a brief silence, Duan An Yu reacted quickly and said in a crisp tone: "Thank you, Grandfather Jian Zu!"

  Jian Li Kuo picked up a handful of fruit from the box on the case and gave it to her, taking the opportunity to touch her little head.

  Song Yi Xiao saw the situation, his mouth twitched slightly, thinking that this father was quite desperate for his beloved son - but this also made him a bit worried, Jian Yi was still making things difficult even though he didn't get along well with his siblings, after all, he married a princess, who would be foolish enough to lose face in front of them during the tea ceremony?

  After a while, the people below reported up and said that Zhang Xing Gongzhu and her husband had entered the mansion.

  The Princess of Jin State nodded slightly, and Bo Shi hastily said: "An Jing, An Yi come down, your Third Uncle and Third Aunt are coming, don't lose your manners later!"

  The brother and sister were extremely well-behaved. After responding with a "yes", they paid their respects to the Eldest Princess of Jin State and Jian Li Xian before retreating back down to the main hall.

  Not long after, the eunuch Xue Shiran led in Princess Changxing and Jian Yiru. Both were exceptionally talented and beautiful, and today they were both dressed to the nines. Standing together, they made a perfect couple, but despite their smiling faces, there was little joy in their eyes.

  "I wonder what mood this Third Brother was in last night?" Song Yi smiled, not finding the situation strange. The Princess Changxing had gone to the Hengshan Wangfu in April to cause trouble for Jian Yu Bai, disregarding her noble status as a golden branch and jade leaf. Yet, within two or three months, she "had no choice" but to become engaged to Jian Yi - who among those present didn't have their own thoughts on this matter? How could they possibly be joyful now?

  As she pondered, Princess Changxing and Jian Yi had already finished their tea with Duchess Zhang of Jin. The gift that Duchess Zhang gave to San's wife was a pair of jade hairpins, which seemed more valuable than the silk bangles given to Song Yixiao in September, but not excessively so - considering that Princess Changxing was not only Emperor Xianjia's only legitimate daughter, but also the elder brother of Jian Yu's husband, it was reasonable.

  It was unreasonable for Jian to be so generous: after drinking the tea offered by Princess Changxing, he had a servant bring out a gold-painted tray, on which was placed a pair of golden jade Ruyi beads that shone brightly and exuded an ancient aura, clearly worth a fortune!

  "This is the jade Ruyi stored in the inner warehouse during the previous Wei dynasty." Jian Li Kuo and Yan Yue Se introduced, "It's said to have been used as a gift for the crown prince's marriage, hoping that you two will work together with one heart from now on and live a good life!"

  It seems like we can easily find and buy those four treasures of the study in any store on the market.

  Song Yi laughed again, thinking he was broad-minded, but after seeing such a huge difference, he also felt a little indignant.

  She glanced at Jian Yu Bai with the corner of her eye, and as expected, she saw that her husband's face was gloomy, his eyes cold and piercing.

  "Wishing you a harmonious and loving relationship until old age!" Fortunately, Qingjiang County Master and Shou Chun Bo couple did not treat the two brothers differently. Whether it was the gift they gave or what they said, there wasn't much difference from last time.

  This made Song Yi laugh and feel a bit more balanced mentally.

  But after these two finished their tea, Jian Yiyou took Changxing Princess to the upper seat and waited for her to pay respects to Jian Xuanyu.

  "Third Brother, Third Sister-in-law, please have some tea!" Song Yi smiled. Up till now, she had only met Jian Yi twice, and felt that although this eldest son was gloomy, he didn't seem like the kind of person who would recklessly cause a scene, but Princess Changxing was different - so when she presented the lacquer tray, she made sure to prepare herself for the possibility that Princess Changxing might make a move, and immediately hide behind Jian Yu's back.

  But what surprised her was that Princess Changxing calmly took over the tea bowl, sipped it after a while, and let someone present a set of golden headdresses, said a few polite words, and the whole process was extremely normal, as if the two had never had any disagreements.

  She was so calm and composed, but he became even more indifferent and silent.

  Song Yi Xiao returned to her seat with her husband, and in her heart, she couldn't help but secretly feel a sense of wonder.

  After them, Nai Wu Ying naturally offered tea - this girl received a set of pearl headgear.

  Next were the Duan siblings, for whom Princess Changxing had prepared a pair of peony-shaped hairpins with pendant pearls.

  "It's still early, go visit your uncle!" The Duchess of Jin looked at her grandchildren returning to their parents' side, put down the tea cup in her hand, and said with a smile, "I heard that he has recently acquired several good things, this is a good opportunity to visit him!"

  After Princess Changxing and Jian Yiyou finished speaking and bid farewell, Jian Liangkong immediately left.

  The Princess of Jin State didn't stay for long either, after asking everyone if everything was alright, she directly told them to disperse.

  Song Yi Xiao left the main hall, pulled Nie Wu Yan and had a conversation, agreed that starting from the third day, Nie Wu Yan would go to the Yan Guo Gong Fu every day to teach dance art. Then she chatted with Qing Jiang Jun Zhu and Bai Shi for a while before getting on the carriage to return home.

  The horse carriage left the Long Gong Zhu Fu, Song Yi Xiao saw her husband's face was still not very good, so she suggested: "Anyway, you took a leave today to serve tea to Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law. Now returning home would be meaningless for just the two of us. Why don't we go visit the Yuan family instead?"

  Jian Yu glanced at her and said, "Didn't you just meet with Xue Pei's sister two days ago? Why are you looking for her again now?"

  "It's not like I'm happy to see you looking so unhappy, and I'm stupid, can't think of a way to comfort you. Thinking that Marquis Bo Ling grew up with you, maybe there's a way?" Song Yi smiled at him with a white eye and slightly pursed her lips.

  "You didn't used to be so hard to coax, did you?" Jian Yu Bai heard this and looked at her pale pink lips with a hint of a smile, saying "How could you forget now?"

  Just as Song Yixiao was about to respond, a low voice from outside the carriage suddenly reported: "Young Master, the servants of the Leng Fox estate have stopped us at the corner and said that the old lady of the Leng Fox family has just passed away!"