Early the next morning, the Old Princess Consort led her daughters-in-law and grandchildren to the entrance to welcome Mo Wushuang, her husband, and their children. As the party stepped down from the carriage, Mo Wushuang caught sight of Chu Qingmeng. After exchanging pleasantries, she pulled Chu Qingmeng close to pour out her heart about all the years they had been apart. Yet Hè Qí, walking just behind Mo Wushuang, stared blankly at Chu Qingmeng's face for a fleeting moment before pulling his gaze back to chat and laugh with the younger generation.
No sooner had they stepped inside and settled down than Mo Chenfeng returned from court accompanied by Mo Liujin and his other brothers. The men adjourned to the main hall, where they chatted idly. When Hè Qí heard Mo Wushuang speak of her Sister Qingmeng bearing the surname Chu, an uncontrollable surge of wild joy washed over him. Could it really be her? Having transmigrated into this world, could he actually encounter someone with the exact same appearance and name? Was this person truly her? After being cornered by several brothers-in-law who babbled on in endless banter, he finally made an excuse that he needed to relieve himself. Little did he expect to run straight into her along the way.
Chu Qingmeng's drowsiness felt completely irrepressible; she simply had to go back and sleep for a couple of hours, so she found an excuse to sneak back to her courtyard. She had just dismissed Chunhe, sending her back for a cloak, and si…
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