Chapter 7: Second Brother - Rebirth of the Noble Daughter
Chapter 7: Second Brother
Following the Golden Water River northward for about half an hour, the carriage of the Bai family finally entered the Xuantai District in the northern city.
This area was inhabited by ministers of the court, especially those of third rank and above who basically had mansions in this district.
It could be said that all the neighbors were influential.
The Bai family mansion was located on the bustling Chang'an Street in Xuantai District.
At the entrance, there were two large stone lions crouching, exquisitely carved and imposing.
A few servants who had seen the Bai family's carriage entering the city hurried back to report, so when Bai Sanlang and his party arrived at the gate of the mansion, they saw two stewards and several maids standing at the entrance.
Bai Sihan was curious, but restrained her excitement, quietly lifting the curtain to take a closer look. She saw an old and steady steward stepping forward to bow and greet the father inside the carriage.
"Third Master, you've had a long journey. The Old Madam, the Master, Fourth Master, and the ladies are all waiting in the hall. They said they were waiting for you to return for a reunion dinner."
Bai Zhaoke replied softly from inside the carriage, "Please convey my respects to Mother, I will freshen up with my relatives and go see her immediately."
"Yes, Third Master."
With that, Bai Zhaoke finally got off the carriage.
In his early thirties, Bai Zhaoke had a rare sense of stability on his face. His appearance was ordinary, not as sturdy as his father, nor as handsome as his fourth uncle.
Years of being an official had cultivated a habit of speaking less, and his sudden glance had a certain dignity, making it difficult for people to feel close to him.
Shen Shi took a deep breath and began to tidy up her clothes and hairpins, making sure everything was in order. Then she glanced up and down at Bai Sihan, whispering to her.
"The servants in the Bai family are all your Uncle's wife's people. You mustn't let them look down on you, understand?"
"Mother, don't worry, your daughter understands."
After nodding solemnly to her daughter Bai Sihan, she led her down from the carriage.
The cold wind in Dongdu made the mother and daughter shiver, but Shen Shi's heart was excited when she looked at the words 'Bai Mansion.'
Finally, she had returned!
This time, she wouldn't leave empty-handed again!
However, Bai Sihan was a little puzzled. She intentionally didn't wear a hat, hoping to impress the Bai family's servants when they saw her, but to her surprise, no one reacted.
Was the family's rules so strict?
Just as she was feeling frustrated, two neat and clean maids who followed the steward approached respectfully and bowed.
"Third Madam, Second Miss, please."
With this address, both Shen Shi and her daughter Bai Sihan felt pleased with themselves and proudly followed them into the mansion.
In front of the Phoenix Mansion, the situation was different from that of the Bai Mansion. The servant on duty at the gate was dozing off, and he was awakened by the sound of galloping hooves, barely opening his eyes.
"Second Young Master is back!"
The servant's face was full of excitement as he quickly ran a few steps forward, coming out from the side gate to wait.
A young man rode a horse from a distance, and when he reached the gate of the mansion, he immediately stopped the horse.
At this moment, Feng Jinlin pulled the reins, and the horse neighed, lifting its front hooves high and then landing heavily, startling the gatekeeper, who took a few steps back.
"Why are you always scared by Chasing Clouds?"
The servant wore an awkward smile, helplessly replying.
"The Second Master's Chasing Clouds is so tall, I'm afraid of being kicked by it, aren't I?" Although he said so, he took the initiative to approach and take the reins.
The young man's horse was called Chasing Clouds, jet black and shiny, with white fur on its four hooves, and its horseshoes were made of pure gold, carved with cloud patterns. At first glance, it looked like it was treading on clouds.
Feng Jinlin raised an eyebrow and laughed heartily.
"Take good care of me, Chasing Clouds. In a few days, I'll ride it to hunt foxes."
"Yes."
He threw the reins to the servant, along with a small ingot of silver, making the servant smile happily, and then he walked proudly into the mansion.
In the courtyard, the meal was being prepared.
Feng Jinyao had just put down the book in her hand and heard the hearty and generous voice of the young man outside. She felt a sudden joy in her heart, immediately putting on her shoes and walking towards the outside.
"Where's Ah Yao?"
"Second Young Master! Miss is inside the house, just finished setting the table, Second Young Master, would you like to join us for the meal?"
Seeing the newcomer, Xiuqiu was more pleasantly surprised and approached to greet him.
"Set it up, let the kitchen make a few more dishes. I went to Mount Mingchi to hunt for a few days, and I'm starving."
"Yes, I'll go tell them."
After Xiuqiu smiled happily and bowed, she hurried to the small kitchen behind.
The maids in the yard all blushed and bowed their heads, not daring to peek.
They saw his ink-black long hair fluttering in the wind, with a youthful and vigorous demeanor between his eyebrows, just shedding the last trace of childishness on his face, and he had gained a few points of mature and handsome charm. His free and easy manner exuded a noble aura.
Dressed in a fox fur cloak, he looked even more handsome and unparalleled, with eyes shining like stars.
As he stepped out from behind the curtain, Feng Jinyao suddenly felt her eyes welling up with tears when she saw her second brother's lively and pure smile.
Somehow, she suddenly remembered his frustrated appearance in his previous life.
How good! How good!
At this moment, he was still the young man in bright clothes and on a spirited horse, his lively and pure smile still lingering on his face.
Just as Feng Jinlin walked in, he saw his younger sister throwing herself into his arms, tightly holding onto his waist with both arms, just like when she was scared by a wolf and cried, and when Feng Jinlin found her, she also hugged him tightly like this.
"Alright, in a few days, I'll carry you to your husband, don't keep clinging to Second Brother all day long, like an undignified little girl, still crying, be careful I tell Big Brother and let him tease you."
Feng Jinlin turned her sorrow into nothing with just a few words.
"Where did you go? Tomorrow is grandmother's birthday. You just came back now. If Father knows, he'll give you some good fruits to eat!"
"Su Jing got the news that there are more foxes on Mount Mingchi these days. I thought it was winter, so I went to hunt a few and make them into cloaks for you and Mother."
As they talked, the two walked into the house, and the table full of dishes made Feng Jinlin salivate.
While eating and telling Feng Jinlin some interesting stories from the past few days of hunting, Feng Jinyao frowned slightly as she looked at his appearance.
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