lf and carried one on each shoulder, turning her head and walking back.The Dean's long-time attendant stood there with his mouth agape, utterly surprised and speechless.It took him a long while to rea...Jiao Yin didn't want to disturb Shui Ling and Shui Yun as they slept peacefully. After thinking for a moment, she quietly entered her space, drank some water, strolled through the orchard and vegetable garden, before finally calming her racing heart.

Upon careful consideration, Xindu here is still relatively peaceful. Quanzhou is even more remote from the imperial court. The only place that could potentially cause trouble is... Jiangbei!

But in this era, communication is really inconvenient.

To confirm a message, it takes at least seven or eight days back and forth.

She once again hated herself for being so foolish. How could she have not raised an eagle or a dove

Things that fly in the sky are always more convenient and faster than those that run on the ground.

But now it's too late to say anything, all we can do is hope for the best in the northern campaign and that our loved ones are safe...

In the early morning, Shui Ling noticed that her mistress's eyes were a little dark under the eyes and thought she might be missing the third princess.

Then, she tentatively asked, "Princess, we're free today. Why don't we bake some snacks"

"At that time, I'll send a box to the princess and take a look at what her mansion is like. Come to think of it, we've never been there before."

Water Cloud glared at her, reproachfully saying, "Don't even try to come up with such silly ideas! It's so hot today, maybe the snacks haven't been cooked properly and that's why people fainted."

Shui Ling giggled slyly, refusing to admit she was also craving it.

Jia Yin collected quite a lot of lychees in the space last night, and said, "Baking snacks is really too tiring. I chilled some lychees and will send them out this afternoon. Especially to Luo An's side, the brothers there love to eat them. Send more over there, and also check how their cold noodle business is doing!"

Water Spirit only likes to be active, and she doesn't have any particular destination when she goes out.

She immediately replied, "Of course! I'll go to Lu'an on behalf of the princess and make sure to find out everything clearly."

Jia Yin ate a bowl of porridge, half a salt and pepper pancake, and some small dishes. Seeing Shui Ling and Shui Yun eat deliciously, she added another half pancake.

Shuiyun was delighted and urged Shui Ling to eat more.

After dinner, Jiayin changed into a coarse linen dress and went for a walk in the herb garden.

As soon as I reached the gate, the sound of horse hooves could be heard from afar.

A swift steed arrived in the blink of an eye, and its rider leaped down, kneeling on one knee before Jiayin.

Jia Yin recognized that this was someone close to Li Dayong. Her heart skipped a beat, wondering if something major had happened at the dock military camp.

The bodyguard took a deep breath and said loudly, “My Lady, Madam Dowager and Fourth Madam have returned from Quanzhou! As soon as the ship reached the military camp dock, General Li specially sent someone to report.”

What!

Jia Yin was overjoyed, but then frowned, a huge stone hanging over her heart.

Originally, I sent my grandmother and mother to the south out of concern that something might happen in the new place. This was done to ensure their safety and well-being.

Now is a critical time, how did they return

Is it longing for home, or is it forced...

The more she thought about it, the more worried she became. She hurried down the steps and, turning around, climbed onto the horse's back. Grabbing the reins, she was about to gallop towards the dock.

“My Lady!” Both the guards and the village chief, who had rushed over upon hearing the commotion, were taken aback.

Jia Yin didn't have time to greet them, she whipped her horse and it galloped away quickly.

Luckily, Shui Ling's light body skills were good. She ran a bit and managed to climb onto the horse's back.

A collective sigh of relief swept through the crowd as they quickly questioned the guard.

"What happened"

The guard hastily repeated his words, and the crowd's expressions grew complex.

The village head remained calm and shouted, "Bring the horses from home and rush into town to deliver a message to Lord and Mr. Wen, and also send word to Luo An."

Everyone readily agreed.

The guards were led into the yard to rest, and informing their families was something the servants could easily handle.

Soon, two more horses galloped out of the village.

Jia Yin and Shui Ling rode together, racing wildly. They covered dozens of miles in just two hours.

At the military camp pier, Li Laotai and Tao Hongying were sitting and talking with Li Dayong.

After drifting on the ship for a while, it suddenly landed. My feet felt like they were stepping on cotton.

After all, Li Lao Tai was getting on in years, her complexion wasn't good. Tao Hongying still looked pretty decent though.

Li Dayong arranged for the guards to quickly get crushed ice and sour plum powder, brewing a pot of sour plum soup.

"Auntie, sister-in-law, please have a few sips of this sour plum soup to cool down. This is the county princess remembering I'm guarding here and can't eat the good things at home, so she specially came up with something fresh. It's sour and sweet, especially delicious."

When Li Lao heard this, she managed to drink half a cup, and her spirits improved considerably.

"This little Fu Niuer, she's quite smart. I was still worried about her being wronged and suffering at home, it seems like I worried for nothing."

Tao Hongying grumbled, “I told you Ma not to worry. This girl would be fine even if she was left in the desert, eating and drinking well.”

Li Dayong poured another round of drinks for the two women, then asked, "Auntie, sister-in-law, you both came back so suddenly, is there something going on in the south"

Before Tao Hongying could respond, there was already movement outside the door.

Li Dayong strode to the door in three steps. As soon as he glanced out, Jiayin was already walking over quickly with Shui Ling.

Li Dayong laughed and beckoned, "Your Highness, come here!"

Jia Yin lifted her skirt and ran off decisively.

Tao Hongying heard that her daughter had arrived. She went to the door and hugged her daughter, her eyes instantly reddened with emotion.

"Oh my, you little rascal, what are you doing out here in this heat! I'm just about to take a break with your grandma and head home!"

Jia Yin tightly hugged her mother, wanting to say something but choked back tears, her eyes welling up and streaming down her cheeks.

Lao Li also struggled to get up, calling out repeatedly, "Funiu'er, come here quickly, grandma wants to see you! Grandma misses you so much!"

Jia Yin immediately let go of her mother and knelt before her grandmother, "Grandma!"

"Oh, my granddaughter, don't cry. Grandma's back, I'm back!" Old Li soothed her granddaughter, but her own hand held the child tight, tears streaming down her face as well.

Li Dayong, seeing this, gently closed the door and then stood with Shui Ling at a distance.

In the house, the three family members cried for a while, all wiping their tears and then speaking to each other kindly.

Lao Tai Li and Tao Hongying stood on either side of Jia Yin, holding her hands and patting her back. They were filled with concern.

"We're not home, didn't you eat properly Or were you wronged at the palace"

"What about your second uncle I'll break his legs if he doesn't behave! He's supposed to be taking care of you, how is he doing that" Li Laotai scolded her son angrily.

Jia Yin quickly pleaded with her grandmother, "Grandma, don't blame Second Uncle. The weather is too hot, and I haven't been feeling very hungry lately. Besides, Second Uncle is always so busy that he's even lost weight!"

Tao Hongying also said, "Mother, don't worry, we're back now, aren't we I'll make delicious food for Fu Niuer every day, and she'll be plump in a few days."

Jia Yin seized the opportunity and quickly asked, "Grandma, Mother, did something happen in the south Why did you suddenly come back This timing is too bad!"

Li Laotai glared and chided, "What time is good or bad If it weren't for your uncle stopping me, I would have come back ages ago! You all should just write a letter saying that everything here is fine. Are you colluding to deceive this old woman!"

"I talked to your mother, and we've decided you absolutely have to come back. You're a young girl, what if something happens to you You wouldn't even have an elder to rely on."

Today, two chapters are uploaded ~~nd, I could never forget her!" Jiayin replied with a smile, looking like a loyal and righteous older sister, which made everyone laugh even more.Tao Hongying sighed, "The Bao family's guts must be rui...