Xianggui

Chapter 408 Facing the Reality
  After breakfast the next day, Xunxiang went to Ding Mansion with Feifei and Heiwa, two large packages of gifts prepared by herself, and a large package of gifts prepared by Dongyang Princess Mansion.

We agreed to stay in Ding Mansion for the day today, go to Dong Mansion for lunch and dinner tomorrow, and then return to Princess Mansion in the evening.

He has deeper feelings for his daughter, Dong Yihe and Mrs. Dong than he does, let alone the Ding family, Princess Dongyang and Xun Qiandai.

The servants only brought along Nanny Wei, Jin'er, Luo'er, Xi'er, and about twenty other guards.

The car Xunxiang was riding in was her special car, pulled by three horses, with a red teak top. There is a large chicken wing wood seat, a brocade backrest, a small carved copper stove, a small incense burner with a jade cover, snacks and tea on the table, and a faint scent of agarwood floating in the car.

Xunxiang held Feifei and sat on the car seat, Luoer sat on the small stool under the car seat to serve, and Heiwa squatted aside.

We arrived at Nanju Hutong in more than half an hour.

As soon as the carriage reached the entrance of the alley, Feifei screamed and pushed open the curtain with his little head and flew out. Seeing this, Hei Wa jumped out of the car and rushed towards Ding's house.

The main door of Ding's mansion opened wide, and Ding Zhao and Li Maigao stood at the door to greet him.

Today is a happy day. Red silk lanterns are hung inside and outside the door, and many people are standing in the alley to watch the excitement.

It was only a few days after returning here again, but Xunxiang felt like ten years had passed.

Xunxiang bowed to Ding Zhao and said, "Dad."

Eye circles are red.

Ding Zhao's eye circles were also red. Seeing that his daughter had not lost weight and was in a good mood, he finally felt at ease.

He raised his hand, but still couldn't hold back his daughter's hand.

He smiled and said, "Your eldest brother and second brother asked for leave, and the third grandfather's family and the second rich brother came. Afraid that they would cause trouble, they sent your mother and her to Chizi's house. During the day, Xiangxiang only stayed with your father, and at night he went to Chizi's house. Let them go home and meet you.”

Everyone entered the main entrance.

Ding Zhuang was standing under the verandah and looking up.

When I saw Xunxiang, I was so happy that my eyes became slits.

He stepped forward and said in a loud voice, "Granddaughter, Xiangxiang, I have been waiting for you impatiently. Your father said that you were admitted as the top female scholar and went to study for the emperor... I know he was lying to me, then Boy, just a few honest words..."

What he said was confusing, clear and unclear at the same time.

He is like this because his subconscious is unwilling to face reality and pretends to be stupid.

Xun Xiang suppressed her tears, knelt down and kowtowed to him, raised her head and smiled brightly, "Master, Xiangxiang came to see you, are you happy?"

His eyes are crooked, his teeth are white, and he is as bright as the sun in the sky.

Ding Zhuang's heart seemed to be scratched by something, soft and crisp.

Of all his expectations, isn't the one he looks forward to most the most is that his granddaughter can be so happy and smile like this?

So what are you still sad about?

Ding Zhuang stared at Xun Xiang blankly, shaking his head, confused.

Xunxiang stood up, crossed her arms, and asked again, "Are you happy to see me?"

Ding Zhuang said hurriedly, "Happy, happy, I am happy when I see Xiangxiang."

"If Xiangxiang is sad, are you happy?"

"Of course not."

Seeing that the old man's demeanor seemed to be much normal, Ding Zhao hurriedly said, "Xiangxiang will help your father go to Zixuan to talk."

Only Xiangxiang can wake the old man up, and he won't go crazy or hit anyone after he wakes up.

These days, the old man has been in a daze, but he beats people as long as he is awake. Ding Zhao, his two sons, and Ding Chi have all been beaten.

An old man and a young man walked in front, followed by an eagle and a dog.

Aunt Wei and Jin'er followed to serve, while Luo'er and Suo'er went to talk to their mother-in-law. Zixuan is still the same as before Xunxiang left, except that the big glass fish tank is missing. The earth dragon is burning, it is extremely warm, and there is a faint fragrance floating there. The decorations and tents are all Xun Xiang's favorite style and color.

Xunxiang helped the old man sit down on the Arhat bed and sat next to him.

She looked up at Ding Zhuang and asked eagerly, "Master, has there been any change in Xiangxiang?"

Ding Zhuang lowered his head and took a closer look, "No change, still so handsome, just like your breasts..."

Grandma and grandson were talking in the living room, while Granny Wei and Jin'er sat in the back hall, going in from time to time to refill their tea.

They and their grandson also ate lunch in the living room.

At the end of the afternoon, brothers Zhang and Ding Lichun, Ding Chi and his wife, Ding Shan's family, Ding Erfu and Ding Sifu came to Ding Mansion.

They were all relatives, so Ding Zhao directly invited them to the main courtyard.

It was getting dark, Ding Zhao got up and went to invite Ding Zhuang and Ding Xiang.

Both the grandfather and grandson's eyes were red, and they cried at the sight of them.

Ding Zhao secretly sighed. My father is so strong because Xiangxiang cried countless times. It was the same way when my mother died.

Ding Xiang said, "Dad helped me go to Zhuxuan to rest. After I met with them, I went to Zhuxuan to have dinner with me."

Ding Zhao knew that the old man was able to face reality, but he still couldn't get over that hurdle in his heart.

He smiled and went over to help the old man. The old man raised his hand to hit someone and was angry that he had lied to him.

Xunxiang pulled his sleeve, "Master, how did you agree to Xiangxiang?"

Ding Zhuang curled up his beard but did not hit him.

Ding Xiang asked the girls to take the gifts for relatives and went to the main courtyard.

Ding Lichun, brother and sister all ran to the back door of the main courtyard to wait for someone.

Xun Xiang greeted in turn, "Big brother, second brother, sister Zhen, second rich brother, fourth rich brother, and big brother."

Ding Lichun and Ding Liren happily took their sister's little hand and followed her into the house, one on the left and the other on the right.

Ding Zhen wanted to step forward and pull people in, but couldn't squeeze in.

After entering the house, Xunxiang bowed down to Mrs. Zhang and then greeted other relatives in turn.

She took out the gifts and distributed them. In addition to each family sharing some food cooked in the imperial kitchen, Ding Chi's family and Ding Shan's family each had a pink porcelain tea set from the official kiln and a piece of palace satin. Ding Erfu and Ding Sifu each have a jasper bracelet, Ding Zhen has a pair of red gold inlaid chrysanthemums on her temples and four palace flowers, and Ding Pandi has an agate bracelet and four palace flowers.

Ding Lilai's gift was given to Ding Chi, and Ding Pan's brother's gift was given to Ding Sifu.

They are all made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, making these people extremely rare.

Ding Xiang satisfied their curiosity and told some things about the palace. For example, I met the emperor and the queen, lived in Kunning Palace for three days, what the imperial garden looked like, etc.

Mrs. Zhang burst into tears when she agreed to go with Ding Zhuang for dinner.

It had been so long since she had had a private kiss with her daughter.

Xunxiang smiled and said, "Tonight, my mother is coming to Zixuan to stay with me." She glanced at Ding Zhen and said, "Sister Zhen is here to play."

Except for Ding Chi and his wife, these people will stay in Ding Mansion at night.

Seeing that Ding Lichun, Ding Liren, and Ding Sifu looked reluctant to leave, Xunxiang smiled again and said, "Maybe I will come back in a few days. On the [-]th, I will go to the Fourth Grade Study Room, and you can go there to play."

Ding Chi became anxious, pushed Ding Sifuba away, squeezed forward and said, "Xiangxiang, there is also your second uncle. After beating you for a few months, your second uncle noticed that you were different and kept treating you." Place it on the apex of your heart.

"You can't forget your second uncle. The Yuhualang wine from my second uncle's family is as good as the tribute wine Qinghua Niang. You still gave it the name."

(End of this chapter)