Bai Ruozhu felt a little regret in her heart. She and Ao Song had been friends who had faced life and death together, and if they parted ways now, they might never have the chance to meet again.

She thought for a moment, avoiding Gao Zhou, and quietly had Jianqi send someone to inform Ao Song that if she came to Beiyu City, she could come to Yingke to find her, and the shopkeeper would send a message for her.

After a while, the person Jianqi arranged returned, saying Ao Song had noted it down. Only then did Bai Ruozhu breathe a sigh of relief.

"You seem to like that little girl quite a bit," Jiang Yichun noticed her "secret action" and said with a smile.

"She's a nice girl, it's just that your dad is avoiding her," Bai Ruozhu said, her eyes lighting up. "Do you think there's a chance between her and Sangta? I don't think she dislikes Sangta."

When Sangta was mentioned, Jiang Yichun looked displeased. "They've only met a few times? Besides, Sangta isn't suitable for her, is he?"

Bai Ruozhu instantly became unhappy, "Why is he not suitable? You seem quite opposed to them developing a relationship. Could it be that you fancy that little girl?"

It must be said that Ao Song was very beautiful, with a kind of spiritual beauty that also carried a playful charm. According to Bai Ruozhu's aesthetic, Ao Song was the most beautiful girl she had seen, much prettier than those twin cousins from before.

She stared at Jiang Yichun, feeling a bit sour in her heart.

Jiang Yichun panicked as soon as he heard this. He was trying to belittle a rival in love, but had he shot himself in the foot instead?

"What are you thinking about? I've never even spoken to her, I just don't like Sangta," he said, rubbing his nose, which was as good as admitting he was being petty.

Bai Ruozhu pouted, "Really? Sangta is quite the charismatic figure, and he's the king of the Barbarian Clan now. Why can't he pursue Ao Song? Besides, they've already kissed; he should take responsibility."

Jiang Yichun's eyes brightened again. If Sangta pursued Ao Song, wouldn't he have less time to think about Ruozhu?

He perked up, "You're right; next time you see Ao Song, speak well of Sangta and let them develop their relationship."

Bai Ruozhu couldn't help but laugh, "If I speak well of him, won't you get jealous?"

"What's there to be jealous about? Is your husband that lacking in composure?" Jiang Yichun asked smugly.

Bai Ruozhu smiled slyly, thinking that composure is hard to guarantee.

When the team arrived in Beiyu City, Jiang Yichun went to the guest palace with Gao Zhou and Mo Beishan to report, Ao Qi took Tu Ying home, and Bai Ruozhu went back to the Bai Residence with Nanny Zhang and the two children.

"Ruozhu, you're back!" Lin Ping'er, with her big belly, came running over happily, reaching out to hold Little Tiaotiao. Bai Ruozhu hurriedly avoided her.

"Mother, your belly is so big now, you shouldn't be holding children," Bai Ruozhu quickly said.

Lin Ping'er smiled so widely her eyes curved, "It's fine, I'm just happy to see you. Go check on Little Bengbeng; you must have missed him."

"Indeed, I wonder if he's gotten chubbier," Bai Ruozhu said as she followed Lin Ping'er to the hall, where the nurse was coming over with Bengbeng.

Bengbeng seemed to sense his mother's return. As soon as Bai Ruozhu held him, he started crying, his little face burrowing into her embrace, wanting to nurse.

"Look, Bengbeng is jealous, blaming you for only caring about Tiaotiao," Lin Ping'er teased.

Bai Ruozhu thought to herself, who was it that didn't let me take Bengbeng with me?

"Alright, take care of the child first; let grandpa hold Tiaotiao for a while." Bai Yihong held Tiaotiao and urged Bai Ruozhu to feed Bengbeng.

Little Dengdeng hugged his grandpa's leg, "Grandpa, I've missed you so much!"

Bai Yihong, happy, picked up both Tiaotiao and Little Dengdeng, planting a kiss on Little Dengdeng's face, "Grandpa has missed you too!"

Little Dengdeng giggled, while Lin Ping'er beside them looked nervous, afraid Bai Yihong might drop Tiaotiao.

Bai Ruozhu went to the side room to nurse the poor little Bengbeng and then pinched Little Dengdeng's legs, finding them less meaty than Little Tiaotiao's!

Having brought Tiaotiao along the journey, she hadn't noticed him gaining weight, but comparing him to Bengbeng, it was clear Tiaotiao was chubbier. Yet when they were born, Tiaotiao had been more frail than Bengbeng.

She checked Bengbeng, and he seemed healthy, likely not a problem with the nurse's feeding, but perhaps because of the unique ingredients available in her space, such as fish and animals, her milk was naturally more nutritious than the nurse's for Bengbeng.

Though she joked about having two little troublemakers, she couldn't help but cherish her sons and secretly vowed to fatten Bengbeng up.

When Bai Ruozhu returned with Bengbeng, the family was surrounding Nanny Zhang, asking all sorts of questions, but Nanny Zhang, knowing well, didn't mention any dangerous events like the Blood Array, only saying they had a smooth journey.

"Ruozhu!" A voice came from outside; it was Jiao Ling and Fen Jiu, having heard the news, rushing over.

"Aunt, Uncle," Bai Ruozhu greeted them warmly.

Jiao Ling looked Bai Ruozhu up and down, then said with concern, "You've lost weight."

"Aunt, I gained weight while pregnant and now I've returned to my normal weight. Being too fat doesn't look good," Bai Ruozhu quickly explained.

Jiao Ling laughed, "A woman should be a bit plump; being too thin isn't good for childbirth."

Bai Ruozhu's lips twitched. She had just given birth, did she still need to have more?

The next second, she decisively made a decision—to have more! She must have a daughter!

"Ruozhu, Elder Su and others from the clan are still at the residence. You should meet them later," Jiao Ling said with a tone that carried some request, leading Bai Ruozhu to quickly reply, "Of course, I'll freshen up first before visiting them."

Jiao Ling heaved a sigh of relief, as the relationship between Elder Su and the Bai Family had been improving, and she hoped Bai Ruozhu could get along with Elder Su since they were, after all, Jiuli.

They chatted in the hall for a while. Seeing Bai Ruozhu's fatigue, Lin Ping'er quickly urged her to rest and come back in the evening for a good family reunion.

Bai Ruozhu returned to the yard and asked her maids, Min Xiang and Min Ju, "Has anything happened in the residence recently?"

Min Xiang, being quick-witted, spoke up proactively, "Miss, that Huang Rou brought people to retaliate, sneaking into the residence at night, even saying they wanted to kill everyone here!"

Bai Ruozhu was startled, then angrily exclaimed, "The Huang Family is so unreliable; doesn't Old Master Huang's words mean anything? Is everyone okay?"

Min Xiang quickly shook her head, "No worries, no worries, the family's guards stopped them, and then the Jiuli Clan's Elder Su directly killed Huang Rou."

Min Xiang described the events of that night, which had already spread throughout the Bai Residence, and afterwards, many servants took detours to avoid the Jiuli people, fearing them greatly.

But Bai Ruozhu couldn't help but clap her hands in praise, "Well done! That Elder Su is decisive and commendable."

"Miss, aren't you worried the Huang Family might seek revenge?" Min Xiang asked worriedly.

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