The third watch, asking for a pink.
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"Sister Manman, it's Granduncle and them who have come." Lian Yeye hurriedly came forward and said to Lian Manman.
It turned out Zhang Qingnian had come. This season was when fresh mountain goods came down, and Zhang Qingnian's visit was surely to bring fresh native products from the mountains to Lian Manman's family. Zhang Qingnian usually came in the morning, had a meal, and then left, never staying the night.
Lian Manman quickly informed Shen Jin that she and Xiao Qi needed to return home.
Their own uncle had come, and he would leave soon, so even though Shen family siblings were reluctant, they had to let Lian Manman and Xiao Qi go back.
Lian Manman bid farewell to Shen Liu, Shen Jin, and Shen Qian. Shen Liu arranged another sedan chair for Lian Manman. Lian Manman and Lian Yeye sat in it, while Xiao Qi continued to ride the horse anxiously back home.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, Zhang Caiyun came up with a smile.
