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  As soon as they got off the carriage, Xiaoyi was already waiting at the temple gate. The first to jump down was Zhang Yun, who had arranged for the servants and guest rooms before coming over to say: "Old lady, the guest room is ready, you can live next door with my grandmother and chat, and the younger sisters are in the adjacent room."

  The old lady lifted the curtain and smiled: "Thank you."

  Zhang Yun smiled generously, "Look at what you're saying, this is what a junior should do, I'll help you."

  "Hehehe, your grandmother will definitely be jealous when she sees this. I've stolen her grandson." The old lady teased, patting his hand.

  "It's not like that at all. My grandmother finds me annoying, you see how my mother is serving her." Zhang Yun smiled lightly as if encountering a spring breeze.

  "By the way, there's a peach blossom forest in this temple. I'll take my sister to visit it later. It's just the right season for peach blossoms now. I heard that using the clear and sweet spring water here to make tea is also a delightful thing." Zhang Yun invited Wen Yu with great interest.

  Wan Yu just smiled and replied, "Grandma, is there really a Peach Blossom Forest? Then let's go take a walk together, and when we get back, I'll draw a picture for you." She turned to look at the old lady.

  The old lady nodded in satisfaction, with a look of approval in her eyes. "Alright, I'll join you young people and make some noise too. It's been many years since I last visited Peach Blossom Forest." She recalled the scene when she met her husband in Peach Blossom Forest when she was young, and felt a deep sense of emotion.

  Zhang Yun gazed at the delicate and beautiful Yuwen, his heart slightly sighing, but he wisely didn't bring up the topic again. After all, they still had to stay there for three more days, and there was still some time left.

  After a morning of horse-drawn carriage ride, everyone was a bit tired and decided to rest first, and burn incense at the head of the bed early tomorrow.

  That night, Wanyu accompanied her grandmother and the old lady of Dingguo Hou's family to have a vegetarian meal. Wanyu and Huiling were very good at making fun, and from time to time, they heard the old lady's laughter, and the atmosphere was very lively.

  After dinner, Huiling eagerly pulled Yanyu into the room, took out her own gifts and showed them to everyone, "Hey, these are what I brought, sister can take whatever she likes. Yanyu, what gift did you bring me? The perfume you gave me last time was great, I want to ask for another box."

  Wan Yu was playing with a delicate ivory carving, and when she lifted her head, she smiled brightly: "What's the point of asking for it? I brought a set today, this time the flavor is lighter, and there's also perfume. I think the weather will be hot soon, you should use it." She then had her maid, Molly, give the box she had brought to Hui Ling.

  Huiling eagerly opened it, smelled and tried each one, and smiled happily: "I knew that Yuanyu sister wouldn't forget me, this smell is really good, is this water used on the face?"

  "Ah, use it after washing your face. It's moisturizing." Yuwen poured a bit onto her hand and explained carefully.

  Huiling listened seriously, nodding repeatedly, and her eyebrows danced with joy. Last time she used the cream given by Yuwen to wipe her face, not only did her skin become smooth, but her complexion also became much whiter. Moreover, in this dry spring season, her face didn't wrinkle at all, it was really good to use.

  A few girls were together chatting and laughing, having a great time.

  Huiling suddenly looked at Wanyu and said, "I know there's a peach blossom forest in this temple that's really beautiful. How about we go for a walk in the forest tomorrow?"

  Wanyi nodded happily, "Okay okay, I want to take a look, big sister, let's go together."

  It's rare to have time out, so let's take a walk around.

  Wan Yu looked at Wan Yi and Yun Qing, who both seemed to be expecting something, thought for a moment, then nodded and said: "It's okay to go, but you must bring the maid, just in case you run into strangers."

  Wanyi immediately nodded like a chick pecking at rice, quickly responding, afraid that if she was late, she wouldn't be taken along, which made Huiling burst out laughing, laughing so hard that Wanyi's face turned bright red with embarrassment.

  Wan Yu quietly gazed at Hui Ling, with a faint smile on her lips and a hint of understanding in her eyes.

  Huiling turned her head away, her face slightly red, but stubbornly pursed her lips.

  Wan Yu shook her head and didn't say anything, then changed the subject, and the girls started chatting and laughing again.

  On the second day, Yuwen got up early with the old lady and went to burn incense at the head of the pillar. Kneeling in front of the tall Buddha statue, smelling the faint sandalwood fragrance between her breaths, her mood became inexplicably calm and peaceful.

  The old lady of the Dingguo Marquis's household turned her head and took a glance at Yuwen, who was small in stature but devoutly kowtowed. Her tranquil and gentle demeanor was like still water, and her clear and bright eyes made people feel good about her.

  The incense had been lit, and the old lady was going to perform a Buddhist ritual, reciting scriptures and praying for blessings. She then whispered to Yuwen: "I still want to listen to the master's lecture, you're bored here too, go outside and take a walk."

  Wan Yu didn't force the issue, smiled and nodded in agreement before retreating, leaving the grand hall. Wan Yi had been waiting for a while and was getting impatient. Hui Ling complained, "How do you have the patience to listen to those nonsense? I get sleepy just listening to them, I don't know how you can sit through it."

  Wanyu smiled warmly and calmly, "Listening to scriptures often can calm one's mind, soothe their spirit, and concentrate their thoughts, it's very good."

  Huiling shook her head repeatedly, "I can't sit still, let's go quickly, we'll go to the Peach Blossom Forest and play for a while. I know there's a pavilion somewhere, we can go sit there for a bit."

  The old woman behind her said slowly, "Miss, don't worry, I've already sent someone to check if there are any outsiders. If there are, we can change places. If we rush in rashly, the reputation of a young lady is extremely important, and a girl without a reputation has only one path to follow - becoming a nun." She looked at Hui Ling with a hint of a smile.

  Huiling's face turned red with embarrassment, and she looked at Wanyu with a guilty gaze. Tears welled up in her eyes as she tried to explain but didn't know what to say. The atmosphere was awkward for a moment, and Wanyi and the others didn't dare make any noise in front of Wang Niangniang, shrinking their necks and standing silently on one side.

  Wan Yu smiled and said, "Auntie, don't scare Hui Ling sister. He's also kind-hearted and wants to take us out to play for a while. How about this? Let someone go check first, if there's no one around, we can stay by the pavilion and help clear the area, so we won't be seen by others. As girls, we need to pay attention to safety when going out."

  Huiling hung her head in despair, several times wanting to open her mouth, but ultimately didn't say anything.

  Yun Qing grasped Wan Yi's hand tightly, afraid to let go, fearing that if she ran wildly something would happen to her, and Wang Shi would surely beat her to death. It's better to be safe and sound, forget about encountering a noble person on the road.

  A group of people slowly walked towards the Peach Blossom Forest, along the way they also admired many beautiful scenery. Before long, a young servant came to report, "Reporting to Young Mistress, ahead there is a pavilion, but inside there are people, it's the Fourth Prince and the two Young Masters, as well as the Young Master of the Zhang family, they're all playing chess, I've come to report especially."

  Wan Yu didn't expect so many people to be there, and she was taken aback for a moment. She subconsciously looked at Wang Niangniang, who thought for a moment before saying: "The eldest young master and the fourth young master have also arrived. When did they come? We didn't know about it, and no one mentioned it in advance."

  "He said he arrived a bit later than us, only arriving this morning. Since he arrived early, he didn't dare disturb the old lady while she was burning incense, so he waited at the pavilion. He said he would wait for the old lady to finish reciting her scriptures before coming to pay his respects." The young servant reported agilely.

  "In that case, we won't disturb you. The peach blossom forest can be visited anytime. A group of old men like us would not be convenient to go with, let's reschedule for another time and head back to the house first." Wang's wife made a cautious decision.

  Huiling felt a little sorry, her expression was somewhat despondent, but she also knew that Wang's nanny was the empress dowager's confidante and didn't dare to disobey, fearing that if her mother found out again, she would be punished.

  Wan Yu also felt that meeting with a group of men in private was not quite right, and apologetically smiled at Wan Yi: "Don't be disappointed, since the brothers are all here, we won't have to worry about not having fun. At worst, this afternoon when it gets hot, I'll get Fourth Brother to take us out to play, that way you can feel more at ease, what do you think?"

  Wan Yi thought for a moment and felt that her elder sister's words were right. A group of women running out, what if they really encountered bad people? With brother accompanying them, it would be more reassuring, and also wouldn't be gossiped about by others.

  Xiang Tong laughed and said: "Sister can't go back on her word, I'm waiting."

  "Alright, can't do without you." Yuwen smiled brightly and clearly. Editor's notice: No. 1 is on the shelves now. After going on the shelves, there will be three updates every Wednesday, old rules, double guarantees, and irregular additional updates. I've always been very stable. That little pink supporter is reserved for you.

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