"Ruoruo, call your great-aunt," Ran Yan said.
Ruoruo obediently called out, "Great-aunt."
Du Shi exclaimed with delight, "It's been only half a month since I've seen you, and you can speak already? And so clearly too!"
"It's about time he started talking; children learn quickly, though Ji'er still doesn't speak very clearly," Ran Yan said.
Xiao Lao Da continued to sleep soundly while Du Shi cheerfully encouraged Xiao Lao Er to call out. Indeed, as soon as he opened his mouth, he amused everyone present. "Great-aunt"—none of the three words sounded the same, which was easier for cats and yeah-yeah to say.
"Noble Lady arrives! The Graceful Lady arrives! The Virtuous Lady arrives! The Worthy Lady arrives!" a sharp voice suddenly echoed through the hall.
Everyone immediately took their places and sat up straight. Du Shi also handed Ruoruo over to Wan Lu to hold.
