"Second brother is still so good to Jiujiu."

The Zou family of four would always take a detour to see Fu Jiujiu whenever they returned to Luo City, but they didn't go back very often. In ten years, they had only visited three times.

Fujujiao also heard what people at home said.

Of course, it's not that the Gao family didn't want to come. Given the circumstances and limited transportation in ancient times, things were easier for Gao family's godfather. However, their godmother was getting older, and a round trip would take a month. It wouldn't be easy traveling back and forth.

"Big brother!" Fu Jiujiu nodded slightly.

After all, it's not like ten years ago. She has grown up, and her brothers are more mature too. If it were before, they would definitely have rushed over. Now they all observe etiquette.

"Well, good you're awake. You still seem as lively and quick-witted as ever. It seems you're alright." Zou Yuansong said.

"Fu Jiujiu nodded, "It's all good, thanks for your concern, Big Brother."

Fujujiao woke up these days and also knew about the Zou family's situation.

My godfather's official position keeps rising, he is now a first-rank official. My godmother's medical college is thriving, having nurtured many male and female medical practitioners.

Zou Yuansong also entered official service, but he was young and held a low position. Working under his father, the two were united in their efforts, and it was likely that he would be promoted within a few years. Moreover, with the connections of the Jiang family backing him up, this was only a matter of time.

>>>Zou Zhongbai dislikes climbing the official ladder and is now a palace guard. Although his position isn't high, he has a steady income and plenty of opportunities. After all, he gets to be seen often, who knows when luck will strike and he'll get promoted.

As for her feelings, Fu Jiujiu heard that Zou Yuanyi was already betrothed, but not yet married. She didn't know the reason why.

Before she came, Brother Two was still quiet. However, who knows, maybe he already had.

Zou Zhongbo looked at Fu Jiujiu, overjoyed. "Big brother, this time it's good, Jiujiu is awake, you should get married too."

Zhou Yuansong glared at him, Jiang Shuangyue also frowned.

She also wanted Chi-Chi to be her daughter-in-law, but she knew it was impossible. Forcing the issue would only ruin their current relationship.

So she took charge and, from among her father's students, chose a good family and selected his second daughter as a bride.

Although the eldest son was reluctant, the wedding was still set. He kept delaying the marriage, but now Jioujiou has woken up.

Ginger Shuangyue thought it was a good thing, but on the other hand, she was also a little worried, fearing that her eldest son would have some inappropriate thoughts and suffer the consequences.

"Are you getting married, Big Bro?" Fu Jiujiu asked with a smile.

Ginger Shuangyue nodded, and she also helped her second son by saying, "That's right, your eldest brother has already arranged a marriage. The bride is young, and your eldest brother's official position is low. He was thinking of waiting a while longer. Since you two have been close since childhood, he hoped that if you could participate, it would be best."

"Yeah, I want to drink Big Brother's wedding wine too." Fu Jiujiao smiled sweetly.

Zou Zhongbai suppressed the love welling up inside him, but her bright smile still stung his eyes.

He seemed a little dejected.

Would she be this happy if it were her own wedding?

"Just right, Yuansong, you go to the Hang family and invite Xueyin over. Let Jiujiu meet his future sister-in-law." Jiang Shuangyue wanted to tell her son that impossible things shouldn't be thought about, let alone done, so as not to worry everyone.

"Mother, forget it. Since we're all in the capital, they'll have plenty of opportunities to meet later. Chi-Chi just came back, it's more comfortable for family members to sit together like this. Otherwise, both of them would be stiff and awkward." Zou Zhong-Bo said.

Jiang Shuangyue thought about it, and this was indeed the case. She then turned her head to look at Fu Jiujiao.

"Of course, Fu Jiu Jiu didn't mind. 'I also want to meet the future sister-in-law, but if it's not convenient, it's okay. I didn't bring anything as a gift either.'"

Hang Xueyin, this name is quite poetic, it sounds like a name given by a scholar.

However, Fu Jiujiu always thought that Zou Yuansong would marry Jiang Fangru, but he didn't. However, Fang Haitang did not marry Zou Zhongbei either. It seems that not all childhood sweethearts can have a happy ending.

"Auntie, Auntie, who's here?"

The sound, crisp and sharp, made Fu Chiu-chiu turn his head. He saw a woman carrying a baby come in, followed by a midwife and maidservant.

"Oh! This is..." Jiang Fangrui looked at Fu Jiujiu but misunderstood. ...

"Second cousin, aren't you going to introduce me?"

Zhou Zhongbo chuckled twice, “This is JiJi, what do you think about?”

“Chirp chirp? Fu’s?” Jiang Fangrui quickly handed the little daughter in her arms to the midwife who reached out, and walked around Fu Chirp-Chirp. “Is it really you? Fu Chirp-Chirp? Say something!”

Fu Jiujiu never expected to meet Jiang Fangrui here. But she heard that she got married and moved to the capital, didn't expect she already had a baby!

Jiang Fangrui pursed her lips and said, "Speak."

"Cousin, don't scare my little sister." Zou Zhongbo protectively shielded Fu Jiujiao, just as he always had.

"Ginger Fangru rolled her eyes. 'You always protected her when we were little, and you still protect her now that we're older. I didn't eat her, so why won't she speak to me?'"

Fujujiao laughed, "Jiang Fangrui, your little baby is not as cute as yours."

"Hee hee, it's her, I'm sure it's her. Not many people speak like she does. Not bad, getting prettier and prettier." Jiang Fangrui said quickly.

Fuju also felt nostalgic seeing her childhood companions.

"Fang Rui is here just in time. It's rare that you all played together as children and can still get together now."

"That's right, Aunt. Why did I marry into the capital? Wasn't it because all of you are here?" Jiang Fangrui said with a smirk.

Fujujiao discovered that she hadn't gone to see Zou Yuansong, and she didn't know if she had gotten over that relationship.

Or perhaps, she came to the capital city just to see her beloved more often.

"Shall I have someone tell your mother-in-law that you'll be back a little later today?"

"No need." Jiang Fangrui instantly smiled, but then she was afraid that everyone would be worried, "She knows I came here to see you, and has an idea in mind."

Ginger Shuangyue sighed. There were some things that she didn't want to say in front of everyone, but as her only niece, she treated her like a daughter.

"What are you looking at?" Jiang Fangrui said, "What's wrong?"

Chou Chung-Bo furrowed his brows, "Did you guys have another fight?"

"No, what are you guys quarreling about? With you all here, who would dare to bully me?" Jiang Fangrui chuckled and said, "Isn't Fu Jiujiao here? You all see what I'm doing, talk to her! She only comes once every ten years!"

Fu Jiujiu didn't know the details about Jiang Fangru, but based on Jiang Shuangyue's hesitation and Zou Zhongbai's anger, she guessed that her marriage wasn't going well.

Fu JiuJiu looked at her former companions, who were already wives and mothers. She couldn't help but be happy for them. Although their relationship wasn't as deep as that of the fifth sister and Princess Mingyue, they were still companions.

Ginger Fanru went from disdain to care for herself, and their relationship wasn't bad.

"What's going on?" Fu Jiujou asked in a low voice, "If you don't treat me as an outsider, just tell me."

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