A Maid's Survival Story in a Noble Family Mansion? Rich Landlords Are More Appealing.

After several days of driving, the outline of Kaifeng finally came into view.

Qing Sui had already leaned back against the car window, and now she wished she could stick her whole head out.

She kept muttering about how high the city walls were, and then she reached out and nudged Chen Wanxing's arm, saying, "Sister, look at that flag."

Chen Wanxing let her fuss, only occasionally reaching out to pull her back to prevent her from actually falling.

Qiuju remained seated quietly, but the bandage in her hand had been put away at some point. She couldn't resist and leaned closer to the window, glancing out every now and then at the approaching city gate.

Nearly.

closer.

The carriages slowly came to a stop with the flow of people. At the city gate, the crowds were bustling, all queuing to enter the city.

Peddlers carrying loads, farmers leading donkeys, pedestrians carrying bundles, and merchants riding tall horses.

The cacophony of voices, the neighing of livestock, and the rumble of wheels blended together to create a lively, bustling atmosphere.

Amidst this lively atmosphere, Chen Wanxing spotted her aunt at a glance.

Under the old willow tree at the city gate stood a slender young woman dressed in a blue cloth dress.

Her hair was neatly tied up, and she was holding a handkerchief in her hand. Beside her was another woman who was also dressed neatly. The two of them were now standing on tiptoe, peering into the convoy.

Sunlight filtered through the willow branches, casting dappled patterns on her body.

Chen Wanxing's lips curved into a smile.

"Sis, what are you laughing at?" Qinghui followed her gaze and looked outside, only to see a sea of ​​heads. "What did you see?"

Chen Wanxing didn't answer, but gently nudged her: "Sit still, we're almost there."

The carriage came to a stop as soon as he finished speaking.

The carriage curtain was lifted from the outside, and Chen Wanxing and the others got off the carriage amidst the smiling words of the driver.

"Miss Chen, we've arrived at the city gate, but there are many people entering the city right now, so you'll have to wait a while."

Chen Wanxing responded and was about to say something when she heard a trembling voice calling from not far away—

"elder sister!"

She looked up.

The figure in the blue cloth dress had already passed through the crowd and was jogging towards them. She was running rather fast, and the plain silver hairpin in her hair swayed slightly, while she clutched the handkerchief tightly in her hand.

Amber stood in front of the carriage, panting, her eyes red, but she desperately held back her tears.

She looked Chen Wanxing up and down, as if to make sure she was unharmed, before finally speaking:

"Sister, you're finally back."

His voice was choked with suppressed sobs.

Chen Wanxing looked at her with gentle eyes and said softly, "Yes, you're back."

Amber fell silent. She simply stood there, gazing at Chen Wanxing and the two curious little faces peeking out behind her, her eyes suddenly reddening.

"Sister," she took a step forward and hugged Chen Wanxing tightly, her voice muffled on her shoulder, "you're finally back. I missed you so much."

Chen Wanxing was knocked back by the bump, but quickly regained her balance, patted her back, and smiled, "You've lost weight."

Amber lifted her face from her shoulder, her eyes red-rimmed but smiling: "You're still criticizing me? Look at yourself, your chin has become so pointed."

As she spoke, she reached out to pinch Chen Wanxing's chin, but Chen Wanxing laughed and turned her head away.

Qinghui leaned against the side of the carriage, her eyes wide open, and whispered to Qiuju, "This older sister is so pretty, and she seems to be very close to my sister. She even dared to pinch my sister's cheek."

Qiuju watched as well, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Chen Wanxing dodged Amber's hand, then took her wrist instead, asking, "Why are you waiting at the city gate? Did you receive the letter?"