Chapter 479 - 476: Never Break a Promise_1
Dong Tingzhen came back and still wanted to hold Bai Wanqing. Bai Wanqing blew bubbles, her grape-like big eyes fixated on the tassel hairpin on Dong Tingzhen’s head. Dong Tingzhen immediately took it down and gave it to Bai Wanqing to play with, her joy evident.
It was probably because Bai Qingyan and Bai Jinzhi had both returned. Rare laughter and cheerful voices filled the Bai Mansion. The maids and servants of the whole house walked around with smiles on their faces. When the maids met face to face at Shaohua Hall, they greeted each other with bright smiles, discussing why the masters inside were laughing so heartily. It was bustling.
Translucent curtains and bamboo blinds hung down to keep insects out, swaying in the wind. The bells on the gilded copper hooks jingled lightly.
The maids of the Bai Mansion, led by the nanny, carried pots and plates, entering Shaohua Hall in a line. They tiptoed lightly up the right staircase and down the left staircase, sending trays of fresh seasonal fruits and cold snacks upstairs.
Today Mrs. Dong was happy, and she had someone warm a pot of rose sweet wine. She asked Dong Tingzhen to taste it for fun.
Seeing meat dishes on the table, Dong Tingzhen felt a bit uneasy. After all, the Bai family was still in mourning and couldn’t accommodate her just because she was a guest.
Fifth Lady Mrs. Qi patted Dong Tingzhen’s hand and said, "The Eldest Princess said mourning without tasting meat is just for show to outsiders. If we really didn’t eat meat for three years, the children’s health would suffer! It’s enough to put on appearances for outsiders. You are not an outsider... Let’s eat well and stay healthy. Only then will our ancestors be truly happy!"
Hearing this, Dong Tingzhen felt slightly relieved in her heart.