Leng Ruo Li arrived at the first floor of the medical hall and first went to her room. Afterward, she proceeded to the staff lounge but did not see Jun Mo Han.
Later, she learned from Chu Ming Xuan that Jun Mo Han had been invited away by her maternal uncle again, and was told that Jun Mo Han would only return to the medical hall to find her at night.
For the past two days, Jun Mo Han and her maternal uncle had been acting mysteriously. Each time, they would stealthily leave while she was busy. She had no idea what they were up to.
With that thought, Leng Ruo Li’s delicate and bright eyebrows furrowed slightly. Immediately after, she gave Chu Ming Xuan a few instructions, asking him to keep a close eye on the situation of the beautiful lady on the second floor, and then she walked out of the medical hall.
Taking advantage of her free time today, she intended to visit the Moon Beauty Accessories store to check on her dress business.
As soon as Leng Ruo Li stepped out of the medical hall, she saw Yin Chen waiting for her by the roadside, driving a carriage.
Upon seeing Leng Ruo Li emerge, Yin Chen quickly bowed to her. "Subordinate greets the Consort!"
"Yin Chen, why are you here? Where are Ye Ba and Ye Jiu?"
"Consort, Ye Ba and Ye Jiu have been dispatched by His Highness to attend to other matters. Subordinate will drive the carriage for you today," Yin Chen replied respectfully.
"Alright, then I need to go to the Moon Beauty Accessories store now. Let's go!"
After Leng Ruo Li spoke, she gracefully boarded the carriage. Once she was seated, Yin Chen drove the carriage towards the Moon Beauty Accessories store.
In less than fifteen minutes, Leng Ruo Li's carriage arrived at the entrance of the Moon Beauty Accessories store.
The moment Leng Ruo Li's carriage stopped, she could not wait to jump out.
However, as she alighted, she saw that the carriage from the Leng General's Manor was also parked at the entrance of the Moon Beauty Accessories store.
Originally, Leng Ruo Li had planned to come over today to share the good news that Xia Wan Er was still alive with Zhou Bai Yu, to make him excited. But now, it seemed unnecessary.
Lost in thought, Leng Ruo Li’s footsteps already carried her through the main entrance of the Moon Beauty Accessories store.
The shop assistant on the first floor, upon seeing Leng Ruo Li enter, greeted her with a smile.
"Consort, you're here!"
Hearing this, Leng Ruo Li smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.
"Xiao Liu, has your proprietor received any guests?"
"Yes, Consort. Your father and a lady have arrived. They are currently chatting on the second floor. Shall I go up and announce your arrival first?" the shop assistant said considerately.
As this shop assistant was unaware that Leng Ruo Li's mother had returned to the capital, he thoughtfully considered that if Leng Ruo Li saw her father with another woman, she would surely be displeased. Therefore, he intended to go upstairs first to remind the proprietor to be mindful and avoid any unpleasantness.
"No need, I can go up myself."
With that, Leng Ruo Li lifted her foot and carefully ascended the spiral staircase. As she reached the halfway point, she overheard Zhou Bai Yu and Xia Wan Er's conversation.
"Wan Er, it's been more than ten years, and your artistry hasn't diminished at all. Look at the dress design sketches you've drawn for Li'er; they are truly beautiful."
Zhou Bai Yu held up Xia Wan Er's dress design drafts, praising her incessantly.
"Alas, haven't you also been through many years, and your carefree demeanor hasn't changed? I came today for you to find fault with my design drafts, not to praise them," Xia Wan Er said speechlessly, holding her own design drafts.
"Alright, little brother is wrong. Let's continue revising the drafts," Zhou Bai Yu said seriously, raising an eyebrow.
At this moment, Leng Jin Yu, who was sitting beside them, suddenly spoke up. "Zhou Bai Yu, are the dresses in this second-floor dress shop truly designed by my precious daughter?"
"Of course. Leng Jin Yu, let me tell you, your precious daughter is an all-rounder. There's nothing she can't do if she sets her mind to it. Even I, a business prodigy, am envious that you have such an excellent daughter."
Zhou Bai Yu spoke to Leng Jin Yu with a hint of envy.
"Since these dresses were made by my Li'er, I will buy that white dress for my Wan Er. Do you have any objections?"
"Uh..."
Both Zhou Bai Yu and Xia Wan Er were stunned by Leng Jin Yu's sudden statement.
Immediately after, Xia Wan Er reacted and asked, "Yu Ge, why are you buying me a dress?"
"Wan Er, you've been away from home for so many years, and there are practically no clothes for you in the manor. Yet, you don't buy new clothes for yourself or design a few new outfits for yourself. You are always designing these clothes for Li'er and those clothes for Li'er, so I have to buy them for you. I'll buy whatever I like and bring it back to the manor," Leng Jin Yu replied earnestly.
Xia Wan Er felt speechless again after hearing this.
Just then, Leng Ruo Li walked quickly up the stairs, calling out loudly, "Daddy, you don't need to pay for these dresses. Take whichever one you think Mother will like."
Hearing Leng Ruo Li's voice, Xia Wan Er, Leng Jin Yu, and Zhou Bai Yu immediately turned their heads towards the staircase.
All three spoke in unison, "Li'er, you're here too!"
In response, Leng Ruo Li smiled and replied, "I originally wanted to come and tell Uncle Yu that my mother had returned with good news, but I didn't expect you all..."
"Li'er, let me tell you, the day after your mother returned, I heard from others that she was back. So, I immediately rushed to the Xia residence to investigate. Haha..."
After Zhou Bai Yu finished speaking, he let out a hearty laugh. Ever since he learned that Xia Wan Er was still alive, he had been almost overjoyed.
Although he had not married Xia Wan Er back then, he had never let go of his love for her. However, he did not think selfishly like some people (such as Hua Chang Qing) who only wanted to possess her.
In Zhou Bai Yu's heart, as long as he could see Xia Wan Er living happily every day, and being doted on by Leng Jin Yu, he would be at ease, and would forever keep his admiration for her hidden in his heart.
After listening, Leng Ruo Li raised an eyebrow and replied, "Then that saves me the trouble of delivering the good news."
As she finished speaking, Zhou Bai Yu laughed again.
"Li'er, weren't you busy at your new medical hall these past two days? Why are you out at this time?"
Xia Wan Er spoke to Leng Ruo Li while quickly tidying up the design drafts she had placed on the table, tucking them into her wide sleeves, trying to divert her attention.
"Mother, I've finished my work at the medical hall. What designs are you busy drawing?"
Leng Ruo Li asked her deliberately.
Although Xia Wan Er's movements in tidying up the drafts were quick, Leng Ruo Li still caught a glimpse of several dress design drafts.
"I'm not drawing anything. You've grown so big, and Mother hasn't made any clothes for you, so I just wanted to design a few outfits for you," Xia Wan Er explained.
"Oh, I see. Thank you, Mother!"
Leng Ruo Li did not doubt Xia Wan Er's words. This was because she had caught a glimpse of clothing-related design drafts with her eyes, so she did not think in any other direction.