At that time, Tao Xiang was still on the way back, and it was Yamei who came to tell Jingyi the news. Yamei saw that although Jingyi was relieved, she didn't have much joy, thinking that this was because she and Tao Xiang were still stiff...... Now that Tao Xiang has also been home for a few days, Yamei mentioned Tao Xiang's matter in front of Jing Yi, but Jing Yi still avoided it.

Yamei looked at the girl she was holding in Jingyi's arms. This baby looks very much like Jingyi, and when it is quiet, it often has her father's demeanor - she only knows that the two of them quarreled so much before, and Tao Xiang even sent the girl to her grandmother. It can be seen that this feeling is hurt, and it is not easy to bridge it for a while. She wanted to help, but she didn't know where to start for the time being.

She sighed, and heard Yue'er knock on the door and come in and say, "Second young grandmother, young grandmother, Mrs. has called 61 words over there, saying that the eldest lady is coming." ”

"Got it. Go get some refreshments. Jing Yi commanded.

"The eldest sister came back a few days ago, and the people also lost weight. The eighth sister is still in a hurry. Yamei said. Er'an came back because Tao Shengchuan was in critical condition. Eryi has not yet been able to return at this time. Several telegrams were sent back and forth a day asking about his father's condition, and he was really distressed by both ends.

Jingyi patted her daughter, saw Yamei thoughtful, and asked, "Second sister-in-law has something on her mind?" ”

Yamei said: "I haven't reunited with my father for many years, and I suddenly feel a little touched. ”

"When it is settled, the second sister-in-law will go back to Peking to visit her uncle." Jingyi said softly.

Yamei nodded.

Soon Er An came up, and when he saw Nannan, he immediately hugged him and kissed her, and asked Jingyi: "Nannan's name hasn't risen yet, right?" I am with my father today, and I speak. Father said that the seventh child is not in a hurry, and he will wait for the official naming of the first birthday. The seventh is also weird and interesting. Da"

Yamei smiled and said, "Presumably the seventh brother has thought of a good name." Do you think, Commander Tao's beloved daughter, why can't she have a good name? ”

Jingyi listened to their words and turned her face to look out the window.

Autumn is getting stronger, and the leaves on the branches outside the window are yellowing......

Er An glanced at Yamei, and Yamei shook her head slightly.

But for a long time no one spoke.

"Ouch, I almost forgot why I came." Er An asked the maid to take out a stack of photos and show them to Jingyi and Yamei. Most of the photos were taken by Er'an, and some were specially taken by photographers from photo studios, such as the family photo.

Tao Shengchuan was in better spirits that day, and when he saw that everyone at home was gathered at this time, he wanted to take a group photo.

Jingyi took a family photo to see. In the group photo, the grandmother is sitting in the center, holding the chubby baby on her lap, which is the baby. After taking pictures for a while, Nan Nan also wet a large piece of the old lady's skirt...... There was such an embarrassing episode, which unexpectedly contributed to an exceptionally harmonious atmosphere, and everyone in the family laughed very well.

Jingyi straightened the photo, Er An took Nannan's little finger, pointed at the people inside, and said to Nannan: "This is Nannan...... This is grandma...... Grandpa......"

Yamei looked at the photos, and one of them was Jingyi sitting in a rattan chair by the pool, holding Nan Nan in her arms, basking in the sun. She looked at it for a long time, showed it to Er An and Jingyi, and said, "Eldest sister, this photo is really good." Lao Qi looked at this photo and didn't know how to like it. ”

Jingyi took the photo, looked at it, put it aside, and said, "The eldest sister took a lot of photos for Nannan." ”

While they were talking, Yue'er came in to report that Ke'er was here. Jingyi thought that Mrs. Tao had something to do, so she hurriedly let her in. Sure enough, Ke'er came to give the tonic to Nannan, and by the way, she told Jingyi that Mrs. Tao asked them to go over.

"Chief Cheng Zhichen and his wife came to visit the master, I'm afraid they have already entered the gate at this time." Ke'er said.

All three were stunned.

Eran said, "We will come." ”

Yamei said softly: "I thought that the troops were evacuated, and they would return to Nanjing immediately." ”

Er An handed the girl to Yue'er, looked at Jingyi and said, "Change your clothes and go over immediately." ”

Jingyi nodded and went in.

Er'an and Yamei were also busy sorting out their makeup.

Er An said softly: "These days, the two of them ......"

"There is a truce outside, and there is no fire at home." Yamei whispered.

Er'an frowned and said, "When I leave, I should have reconciled." ”

Of course, Yamei understood Er'an's mood, and she didn't say anything. The two waited for Jingyi together. At this time, someone came, but it was Qiu Wei who came to visit Jingyi. Jingyi took Qiu Wei with her.

Cheng Zhichen and his wife did not have many entourage. When she entered the house, Jingyi took a look, except for Cheng Zhichen and his wife, all the people in the house were from the Tao family. And she and the third brother will see each other again after a year. Maybe it's because he's been trapped in Tiger Leaping Gorge for a long time, or maybe this battle is too draining, or maybe it's because he has too many things to worry about in a high position now, and his appearance looks several years older...... Jing Yi stood silently to the side, listening to them. There were only a few people present, and the atmosphere was not warm, but it was not alienated. It was as if the great war and hostility that they had experienced between each other had indeed settled with a peace agreement......

Cheng Zhichen talked with Tao Shengchuan, and occasionally Mrs. Tao said a few words to Suo Yanlin and Ya Mei'an.

Tao Shengchuan finally beckoned Jing Yi over. Tao Xiang was standing aside, Jing Yi came over, and came to his side.

Jingyi saw that her father-in-law was in good spirits, but she also knew that he couldn't sit for a long time, so she smiled and said, "Father, I want to invite the third brother and third sister-in-law to sit with us, what do you think?" ”

Tao Shengchuan nodded.

Cheng Zhichen stood up and solemnly bowed goodbye to Tao Shengchuan, who owed himself and was already panting. Cheng Zhichen hurriedly asked him to lie down and said, "Please take care of your body, and Zhichen will come to visit Tao Gong in the future." ”

Tao Shengchuan smiled and motioned for his sons to send them off.

Cheng Zhichen and his wife said goodbye, and said goodbye to Mrs. Tao outside the door, and only after some consolation was sent out by Tao Si Tao Xiang, and they really came to Tao Xiang and Jingyi's residence.

Tao Si and Tao Xiang sat downstairs with Zhichen and his wife, and Jingyi went upstairs to bring the girl down.

Suo Yanlin had seen Nan Nan once, and he seemed to like it more when he saw him again, and before Jing Yi came over, he got up first and hugged Nan Nan and beckoned Cheng Zhichen to come and see. Jingyi was worried that Nan Nan was afraid of life, and also felt that the third brother was sitting there, although he was dressed in casual clothes, he looked very serious and stereotyped, which would make Nan Nan feel uncomfortable, but the third brother put down the teacup and took Nan Nan from Yan Lin. was a little unhappy to be woken up to take a nap, but Cheng Zhichen looked at him with wide eyes between his arms, and he didn't recognize life at all...... Jingyi stood still, watching the adults whisper and laugh from time to time around her daughter.

Tao Xiang sat a little farther away. He looked at the snow-white and lovely girl, was hugged by Cheng Zhichen, and actually laughed, Cheng Zhichen was also laughing...... He blink an eye to see Jing Yi still standing there stunned, and when he saw his gaze turned, she found a nearby place to sit down. Jingyi has always spoken very little today, and she will never take the initiative to speak without asking. She was just looking at them as if she were far away from them. Only when her gaze rests on Nannan, there is some warmth and tenderness.

Cheng Zhichen personally returned the girl to Jingyi, looked at his niece, and then looked at Jingyi, and said, "The child is very good, take good care of her." You also have to take care of your body. ”

Jingyi lowered her head and watched her daughter's little hand waving, grabbing Zhichen's fingers...... The silence in the room was terrible, she knew that in this quiet, they were all watching her and waiting for her to speak, so she nodded and whispered, "Yes, third brother." ”

She looked up at it. seemed to be waiting for the third brother to say something, but he didn't speak, just nodded to her.

Because they were going to take a plane to Xi'an later, Cheng Zhichen and his wife did not stay for a long time.

Jingyi followed them out and walked last.

Suo Yanlin looked back at Jingyi and stretched out his hand.

Yamei saw that their sister-in-law had something to say, so she deliberately walked faster, leaving the two of them behind.

"Let's go, Little Ten." Yan Lin shook Jingyi's hand, "You have to take care of yourself and take care of you." ”

"I will, sister-in-law. The third sister-in-law also takes care. Jingyi said, looking at Yanlin. Seeing that her face was a little hesitant, she was stunned in her heart, "If the third sister-in-law has anything to say, just say it." In the future, Hongyan will pass on the book, I am afraid that I will not be able to speak freely like this. ”

She seemed to have a hunch that Yan Lin was going to say something to her. Her pace slowed down, and not only Yamei was getting farther and farther away from them in front, but Tao Xiang and the third brother were even more ...... She heard Suo Yanlin say: "It's a great blessing that this matter was successfully resolved." The pastor is a person who puts the big picture first. After this incident, I have more respect for Mu Zhi than before, and I can better understand the reason why he, Tao Gong and even the Tao family are highly respected in the northwest. ”

Jingyi looked at Tao Xiang's back and only listened to Yanlin's words.

"Makiyuki is your husband, so naturally you know him better. As you know, the peace is only temporary. It is difficult to say how the situation will develop in the future, but it is certain that there will be many tough battles to be fought. Zhichen and Muzhi, as well as Fengxiao Wenmo, rejoined hands, and the cooperation has just begun. If they want to fight, they must have firm support behind them, so that they have no worries. Yan Lin said and stood down.

Jingyi turned around and looked into Yanlin's eyes.

Suo Yanlin looked at Jingyi for a while and took her hand.

"The last time I visited, I could see that you and Makiyuki were a little unhappy. I hope you'll bear with me. You see, how good it would be for you to have such a lovely daughter, and the family of three to live happily together. Suo Yanlin said.

Jingyi looked ahead, and even Yamei stepped out of the gate of Langyuan. There was only Qiu Wei and Suo Yanlin's secretary behind her, and she was not afraid that they would hear anything, so she said, "I don't know if I understand the meaning of the third sister-in-law...... The third brother has just passed through the difficult situation now, and the situation has not yet been completely stabilized, although Mu Zhi has made a promise, after all, he has hoarded heavy troops in the northwest, and the prestige of the Tao family in this place is still a big trouble. If I stay by his side with peace of mind, it may become a solid bond between him and his third brother, even if it is three or two years, it will be enough. Is it, third sister-in-law? ”

Suo Yanlin looked at Jing Yi and said softly: "If the two Bai Tao families don't have the marriage of Eighth Miss and Wen Mo, they may not be willing to advance and retreat together this time. Makino can make a decision at a critical moment, and it may not be that you are not taking into account your position. ”

"Third sister-in-law, if this is also what the third brother meant, please tell the third brother. The third brother and Mu Zhi, and even Wen Mo, are not people who will let a woman influence decisions, this is one of them; Second, if I and the Shepherd are still together from now on, it must be because he respects me and loves me, and I do the same to him, and nothing else. Third, since the day I left Nanjing a year ago, I have done my best to the Cheng family. I have already said that I will not ask about the Cheng family anymore. As for the third brother, he wants Mu Zhi and Wen Mo, his allies or subordinates are loyal, and with the third brother's strategic knowledge, there are many ways. Jingyi said, motioning for Yanlin to go out together.

"Little Shi," Suo Yanlin saw her say this, knowing that what he had just said hurt her, and when she was about to turn around, she saw Tao Xiang coming in from outside, "We'll talk about it later." ”

Jingyi also saw Tao Xiang.

He's getting closer.

"Third sister-in-law, I am determined to part with him." She said. Seeing that Suo Yanlin's face changed, she continued: "But there is one thing, even so, if the third brother crosses the river and demolishes the bridge to Mu Zhi in the future, is unkind and unjust, or does something that hurts Mu Zhi and the Tao family for his own selfish interests, he can't help the old man who is dragging his sick body and still thinking about the people in the world today!" I don't want to recognize him as a brother again. ”

Suo Yanlin didn't expect a few words from himself to make Jingyi have such a big reaction. She tried to ease the atmosphere and said, "Little Ten, don't be impulsive. That's just a little bit of my idea. The main thing is also to hope that you and Makino can have a better result. ”

Jingyi saw that Yan Lin was like this, and her attitude softened.

"I fully understand what the third sister-in-law means. The third sister-in-law is right, as the wife of Muzhi, I know him; In the same way, as a sister, I also know my third brother. Third sister-in-law, it's time to go out. The third brother is waiting. Jingyi said softly, and came over to hug Yanlin, "Third sister-in-law, take care." ”

Suo Yanlin looked at the smiling Jingyi, and then looked at Tao Xiang who came to the front, looked left and right, and it was not good to persuade Jingyi in front of Tao Xiang, so he had to pile up a smiling face, and said: "Ten sisters and brothers-in-law should also take care." Remember to write often. ”

As she spoke, one by one, she grabbed Jingyi and Tao Xiang, spoke affectionately, and went out together.

Jingyi waited for Yan Lin and Zhichen to get into the car, still standing in place with Tao Xiang. When the car left, Yamei turned around first, looked at Jingyi and said, "The third young grandmother is really amazing...... She has had some personal words with you, and she hasn't come out for so long. ”

"It's just a family thing." Jingyi said with a smile. Looking at Yamei's bright smile, she could almost feel that the strength she had just held on to herself was gradually dissipating...... Tao Xiang was looking at her, and she still had to keep this strength. She invited Yamei and Tao Si to come in and sit for a while and have a cup of tea before leaving.

Yamei said: "Come back another day." You've been tired for most of the day, and so is the seventh brother, so go back and rest quickly. I'll visit my father later, and we'll see you soon. ”

She said and walked away with Tao Si. Leaving Jingyi and Tao Xiang behind, silently facing each other.

At this time, standing in the shade of a tree in the evening will feel cool for a long time.

Jingyi stroked her arm. Qiu Wei came over and gave her a shawl on her hand. She nodded and whispered thank you.

Qiu Wei saw that her eyes were red, and asked in a low voice, "Miss is sad?" ”

Jingyi shook her head.

Qiu Wei looked at her, although she didn't say anything, her eyes were full of concern.

She knew that Qiu Wei had also suffered these days, so she patted her face to show that she was completely unhindered, and asked Qiu Wei to go in first to see Nannan.

As soon as Qiu Wei left, she turned around and looked at Tao Xiang, who still hadn't left.

She also wanted to go into the house, but Tao Xiang asked her to stay.

Jingyi looked at Tao Xiang and nodded.

Tao Xiang said: "My father is seriously ill, you see it. I hope that when you are alive, you will stay here. ”

Jingyi felt as if her heart was being swallowed and chewed inch by inch.

She nodded for a long time and said, "I promise you." ”

Tao Xiang said, "Thank you. ”

He was very polite and seemed very personable. She knew he was a very personable man, but she hadn't realized it for a long time.

Jingyi waited for him to leave before returning to the house. Qiu Wei was hugging Nannan, seeing that her face was pale, and comforting her softly.

It took a long time for Jing Yi to understand what she and Tao Xiang had just said outside...... For a long time in the past, they have almost said the most vicious and vicious words to each other, and the dialogue is always running on a road that can no longer be recovered. But at last there was such a time of peace, albeit in the shadow of sorrow, so peaceful that it was hopeless.

Soon after Tao Xiang left, the electric 61 bell suddenly rang.

Zhang's mother answered the phone 61 words, and immediately came over to report: "It's the seventh young master, and I said to let the young grandmother go over immediately." ”

Jingyi asked, "Didn't you say let you take a nan?" ”

Zhang's mother shook her head.

The room was silent, and no one was silent.

Jingyi looked at her daughter who was lying on Qiu Wei's shoulder and had fallen asleep peacefully, and said softly, "Take care of Nannan." I'll go over it. ”

The clothes on her body are plain, and she feels that it is too late to change at this time.