Chen Lei and Ji Tianwu traveled together and arrived at Ji's house a few days later.
As soon as Ji Tianwu arrived at the Ji family, he found that the atmosphere at home today was different from usual. There were lights and colorful decorations everywhere, and the atmosphere was festive. Clean water was poured on the streets and yellow earth was paved on the roads. Everyone was in high spirits and it seemed extremely grand.
"What on earth happened today? Even the Patriarch's birthday celebration has never been so grand."
Ji Tianwu had some questions in his mind, and came to the gate with Chen Lei.
"Miss, you are back?"
Standing in front of the tall gate of the Ji Mansion, several guards recognized Ji Tianwu at a glance and hurried forward to greet her. Another guard also ran inside, obviously going to report to the master.
Ji Tianwu nodded and said to the guard: "Yes, I'm back. What happened in the mansion today? Why is it so grand?"
The guard said, "The Second Young Master is coming back today."
"It shouldn't be so grand when my second brother comes back." Ji Tianwu asked the guard in some surprise.
"This time, not only is the Second Young Master coming back, but his master and a fellow disciple will also be our guests. The Second Young Master's master is an important figure, and this grand ceremony is to welcome the Second Young Master's master."
Ji Tianwu nodded. After understanding the whole story, she said no more. Instead, she and Chen Lei went straight into the Ji Mansion and walked towards the courtyard where her mother was.
This time, she naturally had to come back to visit her mother first.
Her mother was the mistress of the Ji Mansion, the legal wife, and her father's first wife. However, her mother's status was not as high as her father's second wife. All the affairs in the mansion were controlled by Er Niang. Her own mother did not have any power. She just guarded a courtyard, cultivated her mind and character, and did not care about worldly affairs.
Ji Tianwu and Chen Lei soon arrived at her mother's residence, where there was only a little girl serving her personally.
The little girl was called Huan'er. She saw Ji Tianwu at first sight and was stunned for a moment, thinking that she was dazzled. She rubbed her eyes and looked carefully, and found that it was really Ji Tianwu standing in front of her. It was real, so she happily ran towards Ji Tianwu.
"Miss, when did you come back? Why didn't I get any news?"
Huan'er came to Ji Tianwu and said excitedly.
Ji Tianwu smiled slightly and said, "Huan'er, I just came back today and didn't inform my family in advance, so you naturally don't know anything. I won't say any more. Take me to see my mother."
Huan'er said, "Okay, follow me."
"How has mother been these days?" As they walked, Ji Tianwu asked Huan'er about his mother's condition.
"Miss, the mistress has been doing well these days. She is in good health and spirits, but sometimes she misses you very much." Huan'er also knew Ji Tianwu's mood and described the situation in great detail.
After hearing this, Ji Tianwu's eyes turned red. What she missed most was her mother.
Not long after, they walked through the courtyard hall and came to a quiet room at the back, where they met Ji Tianwu's mother.