Chapter 356: All Good Children

No need, you're elders—no need to bow from now on. Jiang Yun Chu hurriedly bent over and helped Madam Zhuang up.

Madam Zhuang smiled, took Jiang Yun Chu's hand, and said, "This journey must have been tough, right?"

That familiar tone made Wu Huailing somewhat surprised.

The mother-in-law is a very aloof old person; she married into the Zhuang Clan many years ago and rarely sees the mother-in-law being so close to someone.

Moreover, those familiar gestures and that inexplicable closeness also made her a bit surprised.

"Grandmother, this is Zi Wei." Jiang Yun Chu greeted the little ones, then introduced them to the elders.

Although they had never met people before, they had heard many stories about them.

"Zi Wei, study medicine well; being a doctor in the future would also be good." Elder Master Zhuang gave her an approving look.

Kang Ziwei widened her eyes, then looked at her mother; Zhuang Miao also had a bewildered expression.

She only found out a few days ago—how do her parents know?

But thinking of Jiang Yun Chu, she also understood what was going on, feeling moved and warm; surely Yun Chu had been telling her parents about these children, about her, all along.

"This is Nai Xin." Jiang Yun Chu pointed to Kang Nai Xin.

Kang Nai Xin walked over; although young and not tall, her face was a little cold, but her eyes were calm and full of wisdom.

"I've seen my great-grandfather, great-grandmother, and second great-grandfather." Kang Nai Xin made a slight bow, very proper, with not a single flaw.

"At home, there aren't so many formalities."

The great-grandmother tugged her hand sympathetically, but Kang Nai Xin dodged a bit, then controlled her inner resistance and complied.

But when she felt the great-grandmother's hand—though dry, it was warm—letting the hairs that had just stood up on her arms gradually calm down.

"Kang Wen, Kang Wu." Jiang Yun Chu smiled.

"Present."

The two boys walked out from the crowd, identical; no one could tell them apart.

No!

Only the Dean.

When they don't speak or move, the Dean can always find them right away.

Because of this, they've suffered many losses, and they don't know how the Dean manages to find them!

"Which one is Kang Wen and which is Kang Wu?" The great-grandmother, seeing these two identical children, really couldn't tell them apart.

Yun chu had often spoken about the mischievous duo's antics, especially when they first entered the academy—getting pecked on the butt by a rooster and chased by ducks.

Thinking of these, several elders couldn't help but picture the scene.

"Replying to great-grandmother, I'm Kang Wu." Kang Wu stepped forward promptly, with proper decorum.

"Hehe, I'm Kang Wen." Kang Wen chuckled; saying that made it easy to tell them apart—though the brothers look alike, their personalities are very different.

Good, good, good.

These children are still young, but it's clear they've been raised well.

They're all good children—come here, let us take a look. The three elders looked on, smiling; these children have been taught well, especially their clear gaze, which represents their inner nature and also foreshadows their future path.

Compared to their appearance, their inner nature is what matters most.

Dad, Mom, Second Uncle, they've worked hard along the way—let's eat first.

Zhuang Yan looked at his parents, then at the other children, and hurriedly stopped them.

If we keep introducing them like this, who knows when it'll end; given how hard they've worked on this journey, we should just finish eating quickly and let them rest.

Is there anything that can't wait until tomorrow to say?

"Look at me—I'm old, but I just like children." Madam Zhuang smiled helplessly; mainly because these children are so well‑looking, each resembling a New Year doll, making one feel festive just to look at them.

Hurry up and serve the meal.

Elder Master Zhuang rarely speaks, but whenever he does, Madam Zhuang never objects.

Although it seems the Zhuang Clan's matriarch is the old lady, in fact it's Elder Master Zhuang.

Originally there was one big table, but with too many people this time, they quickly set up two more tables in the side hall for the children to eat at.

Only Jiang Yun Chu was left in the main hall.

One reason is her status—that of Regent's Consort; sending the Regent's Consort to eat in the side hall, what were they thinking?

Waiting to lose their heads!

Another reason is that her conduct and the impression she leaves make her seem not like a junior; although she deserves plenty of affection, people tend to forget that when interacting with her.

After the meal, host and guest enjoyed themselves fully.

"Yun chu, the Zhuang Mansion's courtyard here is a bit cramped; I can only impose on you to go rest at Yun Court." Since some people here don't know Yun chu's identity and aren't sure whether she should reveal it.

That's why this arrangement was made.

"Not imposed upon." Jiang Yun Chu smiled and replied directly.

"Miaomiao, go to your former courtyard!"

Your courtyard has always been kept tidy, the things are still the same; you shouldn't have forgotten.

Madam Zhuang looked at her own daughter, smiling with relief; she never expected to see her daughter before her death, and given her attire and demeanor, she must not have suffered any imposition—what else is there to worry about?

Her own child, she knows, she willingly stayed at Kang Fu for so many years—naturally, Kang Fu treated her well.

Good. Zhuang Miao smiled and agreed directly.

The children……

"Come over to my place." At this moment, Second Master Zhuang spoke up—he had hardly said anything from beginning to end.

The worried heart is now somewhat at ease; several children will surely need to live together—here it's less convenient than my place, plus the children like freedom, no restraints, and going out is easier at my place.

That's a good idea, Yun chu—what do you think? Madam Zhuang smiled, but still looked toward Yun chu.

They all know these children came for exchange studies, not to visit relatives.

Naturally, only she, this Dean, has the final say.

Jiang Yun Chu smiled and said, "Then I'll trouble my second great-uncle."

Zhuang Second Master glanced at her, then helplessly replied, "No trouble."

If he were dressed in male clothes, although he knows she's a girl, he still can't help but lecture her; but seeing her now in female clothes, he just can't bring himself to lecture her at all.

However, when answering, he still felt a bit awkward.

Jiang Yun Chu sees through but doesn't expose it; she's just being mischievous, doing it on purpose, on purpose, on purpose—important things said three times!!!

The children over there have finished eating, chatting directly with each other; the few people led by Ning Hanmo have already picked up their books and are reading carefully.

The three children of the Zhuang Mansion, looking at these twelve people, suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of urgency.

But…

There's Zhang Cunwen, this social butterfly, happily holding a ledger, discussing with the three Young Masters of the Zhuang Mansion over there.

Thus, the room has remained free of any awkward atmosphere.