Yu Mingyue traveled by water, and the journey was smooth. Although it rained on the day she arrived in Qinghe, it did not dampen her good mood.
The Cui family knew that Yu Mingyue would arrive in a few days and sent people to wait at the pier every day.
"Quickly go and inform the manor, the young lady from the cousin's family has arrived." The young servant beside Cui Jiuye saw the character "Yu" on the boat from afar and quickly sent someone back to inform them.
Yu Mingyue knew that the boat was about to dock and could not help but come out of the cabin. Chidan held an umbrella, shielding her from the drizzle.
"Miss, be careful not to slip!" Chidan knew that her young lady was excited and knew she would not be willing to go back to the cabin.
To be honest, she also missed home. She was sent to the Duke's mansion by the Cui family and had not returned for many years. She felt that even the wet air carried the familiarity of her hometown.
Cui Jiulang had not gone out to socialize with friends these past few days, as he was waiting for his niece. During their time in the capital, Yue'er's insight and courage had impressed him. He and his niece had a grand plan to carry out.
"Yue'er pays her respects to her maternal uncle and aunt." Yu Mingyue bowed.
This was Zheng Shi's first time meeting Yu Mingyue, and she could not hide her enthusiastic joy. "Good child, we have finally welcomed you safely. No wonder the old madam misses you every day. Who wouldn't be pleased to see such a well-behaved child?"
Cui Jiulang raised an eyebrow. His wife had been deceived by this girl's well-behaved appearance. She would soon discover her astonishing nature.
"Yue'er also feels close and happy to see her aunt. It's as if we've met in a past life. It seems we are destined to be family," Yu Mingyue said obediently.
Zheng Shi liked her even more. Cui Jiulang had been traveling outside for many years, and she only had one son. Now, seeing such a well-behaved, beautiful, and sweet-talking young girl, she wished she were her own daughter.
Zheng Shi held Yu Mingyue's hand all the way until they got into the carriage, even neglecting Cui Jiulang.
Seeing Yu Mingyue's curiosity about the outside world, Zheng Shi smiled and said, "It's raining today, so the streets are not as lively as usual. When the weather clears up, I'll have your cousins take you out for a good stroll."
Zheng Shi was the youngest daughter of the Zheng family, married to the youngest son of the Cui family. No matter where she was, she was doted on by her elders. Those who are doted on naturally possess an ability to observe others that others cannot learn.
In a few words, Yu Mingyue knew that her maternal aunt was a formidable person.
The streets of Qinghe were even wider than those in the capital. Although it was raining, the streets were clean and free of puddles. The green stone bricks seemed to exude the accumulation of years.
On the road, pedestrians wearing straw capes saw the totem on the carriage and voluntarily moved aside. Some scholars even gave way and bowed from afar to the carriage, showing the status of the Cui family in Qinghe. m..oΓg
After alighting from the carriage, a soft sedan chair was prepared at the entrance, which carried her from the main gate to the old madam's courtyard.
Yu Mingyue had visited Qinghe once with Madam Cui when she was young, but she had no memory of it.
Yu Mingyue had always thought the Duke's mansion had some taste, but after arriving at the Cui family today, she knew what understated luxury was.
She guessed that even the green bricks on the ground were old and had stories to tell.
Madam Cui was in her early fifties. Although time had left its mark on her face, it made her appear more dignified and elegant. This demeanor was probably rare even in the entire capital.
"Grandmother!" Yu Mingyue did not intend to cry, but upon seeing the old madam, tears involuntarily fell.
"We have waited for many days, and finally, you are here!" The old madam's eyes were also slightly red.
Yu Mingyue's mother was her most beloved daughter, but she married the farthest and the worst.
She disliked the old madam of the Yu family immensely, making her "Manman" suffer all sorts of grievances. She had originally wanted her daughter to divorce and return to Qinghe.
She heard that it was this child, Yue'er, who had reconciled her parents, and that they had a young son last year.