In the carriage, Princess Yining asked, "What's wrong with Fifth Brother and Sister?"

  It was fine at first, but after lunch, I became depressed and wanted to leave. Now I have a listless expression.

  This was not the silly and awkward younger brother she had imagined, who was somewhat unfamiliar with human emotions and social etiquette, but always smiled at people.

  Cui Ying's long eyelashes fluttered as she forced a faint smile, "I've worried Big Sister."

  The reason she didn't want to continue staying at Anning Bo's residence was that she had no sense of belonging.

  Although the grandfather showed special attention, a month ago he might not even be able to call out her name. The grandmother is usually kind and gentle, famous for doting on her granddaughters, but there were too many girls in the Cui family, so she was naturally overlooked as someone who always yields to others.

  Uncles and aunts, brothers and sisters at home, except for the New Year's Eve dinner that can't be avoided, occasionally meet a few times, and there is no emotional connection at all.

  Now, even Xiangxiang Pavilion, where she has lived for over a decade, belongs to someone else.

  Even if the hospitality of the Cui family today is extremely high, it's all because of the face of the Yuan family.

  Insincere courtesy was originally her most commonly used trick in her previous life, but now it seems particularly out of place.

  Plus Choi Sung-kil's hesitation...

  She is a person who fears trouble most, no matter whether the secret hidden by Cui Chengkai has anything to do with her or not, she doesn't want to know.

  Seeking profit and avoiding harm is human nature.

  Although she was indifferent to her biological father and somewhat selfish and unfilial, she also admitted it.

  However, since she has already sensed the conspiracy and crisis, she has no reason to know that there is an abyss in front of her and still jump down recklessly. After all, what she has been dreaming of all along is a simple and clean life, avoiding trouble whenever she encounters it, which is her way of dealing with things.

  Besides, her relationship with Cui Chengkai was not very good, and it was absolutely not to the extent that she could get involved in his mess.

  In this way, leaving Anning Bo's mansion as soon as possible became the safest path.

  But this reason cannot be known by the princess of Yining.

  Cui Ling thought for a moment, pouted and said, "I heard from Eleventh Sister that the niece of the long house in the courtyard where I used to live has moved in. The Cui family has many people and many sisters, this is also expected. But..."

  Her tone slightly changed, "Anyway, after lunch is just sitting in the flower hall chatting, it's better to go home early and accompany grandma to feed Meizi."

  Mei was a painted eyebrow bird raised by Old Lady Yuan in her house.

  Yining County's mistress's eyes moved slightly, just as Cui Ying said, the Anning Bo Mansion had a rich and prosperous offspring, but refused to divide the house. For several generations, they lived together under the same roof, not to mention that even the two brothers of the Anning Bo Mansion hadn't moved out yet. With many people and few houses, it was hard for a girl to get married and move out, so as soon as an empty courtyard became available, many people would be eyeing it, and new people would move in immediately.

  People who are eager to get things done can't even wait for just one more day.

  It can be seen that Cui Jiu is not favored in his mother's family, and no one takes the fifth house seriously.

  The young mistress felt a slight sourness in her heart, thinking that the fifth brother and sister were really pitiful. She couldn't help but gently put her arm around Cui Ying's shoulder. "Fifth brother asked me to teach you how to manage the household when he was about to leave. At that time, I thought Fifth Brother was just joking. As a legitimate daughter of the Bo Mansion, which one wasn't taught these things from childhood?"

  She paused for a moment, her eyes becoming even softer, "Starting tomorrow, come over and help me with things."

  Cui Ling was taken aback and asked in surprise, "The... steward?"

  Yining Jun Zhu smiled and said, "It's not that Big Sister wants to drive you away, this is the rule of the Yuan family."

  She said slowly, "Father has been at war for half his life and has lost countless nephews on the battlefield. He had long since harbored thoughts of retirement. In the past, no one was able to take over command of his troops, but now that there are nine kings in court who are skilled in battle, Father intends to hand over military power."

  Cui Ying thought to herself, she had sensed the emperor's suspicion towards the Yuan family since Yue'er was detained. Indeed, the people of the Yuan family were not unaware of the situation and had already planned their retreat. It seemed that they had profited enough over the years, and it was wise to retire from the turmoil to preserve one's life.

  She was somewhat glad of her discerning eye in choosing a husband, this time marrying into the Yuan family was indeed a wise decision.

  The county master continued, "Grandmother's old home is in Xiling. She has always wanted to live in Xiling, and Father thought that after the affairs of the imperial court were handed over, he would accompany Grandmother to Xiling to spend her old age. He still had a title of national duke, so he planned to let your elder brother inherit it together. According to the rules of the Yuan family, after inheriting the title, brothers must be separated."

  She gently patted Cui Ying's arm and hurriedly said with a smile, "Although it is said to be separated, they are actually not far apart. In the early years, my grandmother and I took the opportunity to buy several houses next to the General's Mansion, and when the time comes, each of us will open a small door, and when the doors are combined, we will still be one family."

  Cui Ying nodded, "I see."

  She thought that the Yuan family was open-minded. This rule, although it seemed somewhat inhumane at first, actually brought great benefits to the future head of the household.

  Unlike the Anning Bo Fu, several generations of people lived together in the same house. Originally, it was for family unity, but in reality, with more people came more disputes, and each had their own different ideas. For example, the two brothers of the grandfather still refused to move out even when they had great-grandchildren, and the grandfather did not dare to say anything due to brotherly affection. When the time came for the eldest uncle to inherit the title, it would be even more difficult to ask them to leave.

  What's the point of talking about family affection when we've accumulated so many contradictions between us? In terms of emotions, I'm afraid we're not even as close as strangers.

  Although they have separated their households, they still live close by and it's convenient for them to come and go. There are no conflicts of interest, on the contrary, it's easier for them to become closer.

  The young lady smiled and said, "It's not right for me to say this, but everyone at home knows that I don't have anything good to hide from you. My fifth brother said that in the future, we will all move out and live separately, so take advantage of this period of time to let my fifth sister learn how to manage the household."

  She gently patted Cui Ying's hand and comforted her, "It's not difficult, just a bit tedious. Tomorrow afternoon, you come to my place, I'll teach you."

  Cui Yingxiao knew that Yi Ning, the mistress of the county, was kind-hearted and must have seen her having no status in the Anning Bo Mansion, thinking that she had never been taught to manage household chores, so she took pity on her with a motherly heart and wanted to guide her well.

  She is a person who knows good from bad, so she is naturally grateful.

  It's just...

  Cui Ling did not expect that before Yuan Wulang left, he would arrange for her to take the old lady with her wherever she went, and also ask the county master to teach her household skills. She didn't dare think about whether he had also asked other sisters-in-law to teach her piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, needlework, and other feminine accomplishments.

  That man is simply too sinister and evil!

  It was just a slip of the tongue, saying a few unpleasant words... Although from another perspective, it's true that it doesn't sound good, but at the time she was only trying to comfort her loyal maid who was worried about her.

  Besides, the blind marriage and dumb wedding, the new husband is about to leave, if not comforting herself, would she really want her to cry every night until dawn? In this situation, as a man who stands tall and upright, shouldn't he be considerate?

  Who knows, he's so petty and doesn't say it out loud, but still makes secret moves behind people's backs.

  Choi Yong was so angry that he couldn't bear it, but facing the county lord's daughter, those words of refusal really couldn't be said, and there was no reason to refuse, so he could only reluctantly agree with a gloomy face.