"I will," Qin Yu said. "It's a traditional holiday in our country. Of course, I'll go out and have fun."

As she spoke, memories came to her mind.

When she was a child, Qin Lang would take her to the street on Lantern Festival.

At that time, Qin Yu was still young, and Qin Lang let her sit on his shoulder.

She always giggled.

Qin Lang smiled and joked, "You can sit on my shoulder now, but you can't do that when you grow up."

Qin Yu asked, "Why can't I sit on your shoulder when I grow up?"

Qin Lang held Qin Yu's legs with one hand and rubbed her nose with the other. "Because when you grow up, you will sit on your husband's legs."

Qin Yu felt embarrassed.

She said, "I won't have a husband."

"You will," Qin Lang said. "A good man will appear in the future and take care of you for me."

Qin Lang's words still echoed in Qin Yu's ears.

But Qin Lang was gone.

The good man mentioned by Qin Lang had broken Qin Yu's heart again and again. She was heartbroken and decided not to contact him again in her life.

Thinking of this, Qin Yu felt sad.

In Qiao Palace, Qin Xiaorou went to enjoy flowers with Old Mrs. Qiao.

Recently, she often stayed with Old Mrs. Qiao.

The more Old Mrs. Qiao was with Qin Xiaorou, the more she liked this gentle and lovely girl.

In that way, Qin Xiaorou took Fang Liyuan's place, who often accompanied Old Mrs. Qiao.

It displeased Fang Liyuan.

After enjoying the flowers, Qin Xiaorou saw Fang Liyuan walking up to her.

They chatted for a while, and then Fang Liyuan changed the topic. "Xiaorou, you are now the most popular lady in Qiao Palace. Good for you! Before you came, I had been with Old Mrs. Qiao all the time."

Qin Xiaorou was a well-educated and smart girl.

Hearing what Fang Liyuan said, she understood what Fang Liyuan meant.

She said, "Liyuan, people always keep old friendships in mind. You have been with Old Mrs. Qiao for so many years. How can Old Mrs. Qiao's love for you be inferior to mine?"

"Recently, Old Mrs. Qiao often asked me to stay with her because she was afraid that I would feel comfortable living in the new place. But in terms of love, Old Mrs. Qiao prefers you."

Qin Xiaorou's words pleased Fang Liyuan.

Fang Liyuan said, "That is right. Before you came, I was the most respectable lady in Qiao Palace."

"Nothing will change," Qin Xiaorou said seriously. "Liyuan, I will respect you, and everyone will respect you as before."

Fang Liyuan was delighted.

Although Qin Xiaorou was favored by Old Mrs. Qiao, she was not like Liu Qingqing, who was arrogant and even wanted to bully Fang Liyuan.

What was more, Qin Xiaorou was much smarter than Qin Yu, who didn't know how to behave herself at all.

After a few more words, Fang Liyuan left happily.

Qin Xiaorou didn't say anything, but Xiaoli, her servant, felt upset.

Xiaoli had worked for Xiaorou for many years.

Qin Xiaorou lived in Qiao Palace, and Qin Wan knew that the Qiao Shaoting didn't love her sister at all. In order to make Qin Xiaorou have a good life, Qin Wan asked Xiaoli to go to Qiao Palace.

When Fang Liyuan and Qin Xiaorou were talking just now, Xiaoli had been standing beside them, so she had heard their conversation.

"Miss Qin, look at that vicious woman. She always puts on airs in front of you." Xiaoli was a straightforward girl. Then she added, "Fang Liyuan even said that she was the most respectable lady in Qiao Palace, but she does not deserve it at all."

Qin Xiaorou didn't care about Fang Liyuan.

Instead, she comforted Xiaoli, "Xiaoli, Liyuan has nothing to do with us. What's more, she is my sister-in-law. I should respect her."

"But I think she wants to bully you."

Qin Xiaorou shook her head and said, "Don't have the prejudice to Liyuan."

Xiaoli was so angry that she stamped her feet. "Miss Qin, you are too kind."

As soon as Qin Xiaorou finished speaking, her phone rang.

It was a call from Qin Wan.

Qin Wan's voice was full of joy. "Xiaorou, have you been in a good relationship with Mr. Qiao recently?"

Qin Xiaorou answered perfunctorily.

When she spoke, a touch of sadness flashed through her eyes.

She had been married to Mr. Qiao Qiao Palace for a long time.

But Mr. Qiao was as indifferent as before.

It was even rare for Qin Xiaorou to see Mr. Qiao.

Every day, Mr. Qiao left early and came back late.

Although the two of them slept in the same bedroom, Qin Xiaorou slept on the bed while Mr. Qiao slept on the sofa. They were like strangers.

Sometimes, Qin Xiaorou wanted to have a few words with Mr. Qiao, but Mr. Qiao often made no answer.

Qin Xiaorou had talked with Mr. Qiao two times.

The first time was when she met Mr. Qiao.

The second time was when she saw the portrait and asked Mr. Qiao about Qin Yu.

When Qin Wan heard Qin Xiaorou's answer, she laughed louder. "I knew it. No wonder Mr. Qiao would take you to the party of Lantern Festival in another country."

Qin Xiaorou was stunned.

Was Mr. Qiao going to take her to the party of Lantern Festival?

But she had never heard of that news.

(to be continued)