HLnovel Chapter 129 Plan to Return to My Hometown
Chapter 129 Plan to Return to My Hometown
Upon hearing this, Xiao Siyue immediately had an idea.
Her father couldn't go back, but she and her mother could. She didn't have anything to do right now. Although it would probably take at least a month or two to go back, what did it matter? There were maids and servants at home, so she didn't have to worry about her father and brother at all.
Besides, she doesn't have anything to do right now, so she can go back for a visit. She's been in Qianyuan County for a year now and misses her grandparents.
"Mother, how about we go back for a visit?" Xiao Siyue looked at Lin Qin with anticipation.
"But what will happen to your father and brother if we go back?" Lin Qin was tempted, but still hesitated.
“Mother, Father and Brother are both adults now. Why are you worried that they won’t be able to take care of themselves? Besides, there are so many servants at home. You can rest assured.” Xiao Siyue knew that Lin Qinhei thought this way.
"But..." Lin Qin still hesitated.
"Mom, don't hesitate. Don't you miss Grandma?" Xiao Siyue began to make a fuss. There had been a problem at Grandma's house before, but they hadn't told Lin Qin, so Lin Qin didn't know. Xiao Siyue thought she should let her mother go back to see Grandma.
"This..." Lin Qin was clearly even more tempted.
“Mom, Grandma misses you so much,” Xiao Siyue continued to persuade her.
“Okay, let’s go back.” Lin Qin no longer hesitated and made up her mind.
She missed her maternal grandmother very much. She had been away from home for three years and had never seen her family again. She felt she was being unfilial.
"Okay, when are we going back, Mom?" Xiao Siyue was very happy to see Lin Qin agree.
"It will take a few more days. I need to make arrangements at the manor first," Lin Qin said, feeling much happier after deciding to return. She planned to start preparations tomorrow, settling things at the manor and preparing gifts for her family.
"Yes, Mother, I'll go and make some preparations too." Although she doesn't need to worry about her businesses now, she still needs to give some instructions.
Moreover, she had to say goodbye to her best friend, otherwise Mu Li would get angry.
“Okay,” Lin Qin nodded.
After saying goodbye to Lin Qin, Xiao Siyue happily went back to her room.
"Miss, you must take me with you when you go back." Chun Tao had been holding back ever since Xiao Siyue said she wanted to visit her older sister, so she quickly said this.
"Don't worry, I will definitely bring Chun Tao with me." Xiao Siyue looked at Chun Tao with amusement.
Upon hearing this, Chun Tao immediately smiled.
"Miss." Lan Yi called out in a wronged tone.
"Ahem, Lanyi, don't worry, I'll take you with me too." Xiao Siyue thought her two maids were quite cute and was afraid of leaving them behind.
Seeing the two maids exchange a smile, Xiao Siyue couldn't help but laugh out loud as well.
"Alright, can I get some water for you now? I'm so sleepy," Xiao Siyue said with a smile.
"Ah, Miss, I'll go get you some water right away." Chun Tao immediately walked out.
"Miss, let me help you change your clothes." Lan Yi quickly helped Xiao Siyue take off her outer clothes.
Xiao Siyu slept soundly under the enthusiastic care of her two maids. Perhaps because she had had so many good things happen to her today, Xiao Siyu had a wonderful dream.
The next day, Xiao Siyue woke up from her sweet dream. It was still early, and she could make it to breakfast at home.
Just as Xiao Siyue excitedly entered the dining room, she heard her father exclaim in surprise.
"What? You said you and Yue'er are going back together?" Xiao Qinian was still a little incredulous. Why were they suddenly going back?
"Yes, we've been here for three years now, and I want to go back and visit. Don't be so alarmed," Lin Qin said in a good mood.
"But why did you suddenly want to go back? Why didn't you tell me before?" Xiao Qinian sat down again.
"It was decided just yesterday."
"Father, Mother, Brother," Xiao Siyue greeted them.
"Yue'er is here. Your mother just said you're going back to your hometown," Xiao Qinian said hurriedly, seeing his daughter had aged.
“Yes, Dad, it was Mom and I who told her,” Xiao Siyue said, not expecting her father to be so shocked.
"Yue'er said it? Why did Yue'er suddenly think of going back?" Xiao Qinian didn't expect that this was Xiao Siyue's idea.
"Yes, I heard from my mother yesterday that my cousin Kang from my aunt's family is getting married, so I wanted to go back and see him. Besides, my mother misses her family too," Xiao Siyue said.
"I just want to go back with my mother for a while."
"Dad, I want to go back too." Xiao Siyu, who couldn't get a word in edgewise, quickly spoke up; he really wanted to go back as well.
"Hmph, don't even think about it. It'll take a month or two to go back and forth. Have you forgotten that you're about to take the imperial examination?" Xiao Qinian immediately retorted. He also wanted to go back, but he was busy. If his son left too, he would be all alone.
That's absolutely not acceptable; the son must stay and keep him company.
"Dad, I don't think it will take more than a month or two." Xiao Siyu wanted to hold on a little longer.
"No, there's no room for discussion." Xiao Qinian's attitude was firm.
"Alright then." Xiao Siyu was very disappointed.
"Wife, when are you planning to go back? What should I prepare? You should take more people with you this time." Xiao Qinian started nagging Lin Qin again.
"Oh, Father, it'll be a few more days. You should eat quickly. We still have to go to the yamen. We'll talk about it later tonight," Xiao Siyue said, unable to bear it any longer.
"Oh, right, right," Xiao Qinian realized that he still had to go to the yamen.
Xiao Qinian quickly stopped nagging, finished his breakfast in a few bites, and left.
Xiao Siyue and Lin Qin were not in a hurry. After slowly finishing their breakfast, Lin Qin summoned the steward of the mansion, elaborated on the matter, and gave instructions to the maids, servants, and other servants in the household.
For the next few days, Xiao Siyue and Lin Qin went on a shopping spree, buying many gifts for everyone in the family.
They also picked out some gifts from the emperor's previous bestowals, and when they were taken back, they filled two carriages.
Xiao Siyue also went to Mu Li's house the day before she left to tell her that she was going back to her hometown.
Mu Li immediately wanted to go with her, saying that he had never seen what the North was like, but he was persuaded by Xiao Siyue for a long time before he gave up.
It wasn't that she didn't want to take Mu Li with her, it was just too far away. Besides, Mu Li was a bit older now, and Madam Mu wouldn't let her go out easily.
Also, Mu Xuan is getting married soon, and Mu Li, as his younger sister, cannot leave him easily.
I had said I was going to attend Mu Xuan and Ma Wanying's wedding, but I don't know if I'll still be able to make it.
Because the Mu family's wedding date is still undecided, Xiao Siyue doesn't know when they will get married.
However, she also instructed the housekeeper that if she couldn't make it in time, he should send a congratulatory gift, which she had already chosen.