Chapter 1936: Chapter 965: Raising Twins (Dragon and Phoenix Special)
Gu Jiao returned to the main courtyard of the Duke Residence.
The people of the second branch also arrived, and the courtyard was bustling with activity.
She didn’t see the touching reunion between Madam Nan and little Jingkong, but she did witness Lord Jing hugging his elder brother and crying profusely.
"Wah wah wah... Brother... why did you go away for so long... I thought you weren’t coming back..."
It’s truly hard to watch a big shot sobbing like that.
Lady Jing pulled his sleeve, awkwardly saying, "Alright, everyone is watching! Look at yourself!"
Duke An was disgusted by the tears and snot from his younger brother.
Apart from the second branch couple, there were a few unfamiliar faces in the courtyard: a ten-year-old boy and two girls around six or seven years old.
The three children bore resemblance to Lord Jing and Lady Jing; they must be their children.
Gu Jiao hadn’t seen them the last time she was in Yan Country. She later learned from Duke An that Lady Jing’s mother was not in good health, so she sent the three children to accompany their grandmother in Yu City, a hundred miles away.
Shortly before her wedding with Xiao Hen, Lady Jing’s mother’s condition abruptly worsened, leading the couple to visit Yu City to see the elderly lady, missing the wedding.
Lady Jing, tired of her husband, took Madam Nan’s hand and kindly suggested, "Forgive us, let’s go enjoy the flowers."
Madam Nan was a person from the Jianghu, usually looked down upon by noble women who didn’t associate with the Jianghu, in contrast, Lady Jing differed, genuinely accepting her.
Jiaojiao was truly surrounded by wonderful people.
Madam Nan smiled and agreed.
"Jiaojiao!"
While boasting to Master Lu about his height, little Jingkong saw Gu Jiao calmly approaching.
For Jiaojiao, little Jingkong could abandon everything, promptly leaving Master Lu behind, he dashed to Gu Jiao, "Jiaojiao! I haven’t seen you all day; I really missed you!"
Nonsense, they clearly met at the courtyard gate a moment ago.
Gu Jiao patted his little head.
Huh.
Previously, she could touch it by simply extending her arm; now she had to lift her hand a bit.
Gu Jiao’s arrival rescued Duke An from his tears and snot brother, no longer needing to face him.
Lord Jing wanted to cry more, hoping his brother would never leave him again, but his eyes met Gu Jiao’s, and his cries abruptly stopped!
He was originally a frivolous and dandy person. At that time, he even pushed his elder brother to watch the polo match, just to see the beauties of the Canglan Girls’ Academy.
Gu Jiao’s attire was not extravagant, and her hairstyle and adornments were extremely simple. Despite this, they only served to accentuate her beauty and grace.
Lord Jing swallowed his saliva, "No way... Is this Liu Lang?"
"What Liu Lang? It’s Jiaojiao!" Lady Jing glared at him, "Plus! She’s your little niece!"
"I, I, I... I know!" He was just purely amazed by her appearance, nothing inappropriate intended!
Lady Jing introduced the three children of the second branch to Gu Jiao.
Eldest son Jing Lan, ten years old.
Eldest daughter Jing Li, seven years old.
Youngest daughter Jing Meng, five years old.
The three children obediently called her elder sister.
The second branch didn’t know Gu Jiao was Jing Yinyin, but they wholeheartedly acknowledged Gu Jiao as the eldest daughter of Duke An.
It is said that Duke An’s stepmother was a virtuous lady, whose sons inherited her character; she educated them well, emphasizing character over family background when choosing a daughter-in-law for her son.
In this lifetime, Gu Jiao never met the departed lady, but she could feel the rationality and kindness passed down by the lady from this harmonious family.
"Alright, it’s getting late, let’s go to the dining hall for a meal," Duke An said, standing up from the wheelchair.
Lord Jing’s body shook once again!
Oh my!
Unbelievable!
His elder brother stood up!
Duke An has been recovering well, not only can he stand, but he can also walk a dozen or so steps effortlessly.
The whole family had dinner at the Duke Residence.
After a tiring journey, Duke An’s body required rest.
He gently said to Gu Jiao, "You should return to the palace early for rest too; you’re visiting your great uncle tomorrow, right? He’s in Black Wind Camp and probably doesn’t know you’re back yet; going there, you’ll give him a pleasant surprise."
Little Jingkong bounced up, "I want to go too! I want to go too!"
Gu Jiao curled her lips slightly, "Alright."