The plane flew over the land of departure islands, over the vast ocean, and finally arrived at the Southern Territory.
The Jin family had already prepared a banquet to welcome their return.
Su Ding returned to the Jin family again, but her state of mind was completely different from before. Previously, she was always filled with many worries and obsessions, but now, she just wanted to live a good life.
"Mom!"
As soon as she entered the door, Jin Xiaoxi excitedly threw herself into her arms.
Holding this fragrant, soft child, who had grown a lot, Su Ding's heart felt full, warm, and incredibly excited.
Su Ding smiled and said, "You've grown taller."
Jin Xiaoxi became even happier upon hearing this. "When I grow up, I'll protect Mom well."
The group was amused and laughed.
Even the maids couldn't help but sigh: although Miss Su Ding was not the young master's biological mother, their relationship was truly more like that of a biological mother and son.
Old Master Jin also noticed that his great-grandson could only fully relax and be a child, to act spoiled, when he was with Su Ding.
Su Ding was truly a perfect granddaughter-in-law.
After dinner, it was time to rest. Su Ding naturally headed towards the pavilion near the residential area.
Before this, she had been confined there.
Jin Ye followed without a second thought, and Jin Xiaoxi also tugged at Su Ding's hand, ready to leave.
"Hey, Dingding, where are you going?"
Old Master Jin called out to them as the family was about to leave.
Su Ding turned back in surprise, "Grandpa, we're going back to the pavilion to rest. It's getting late."
"Why not rest in the main house?" Old Master Jin asked doubtfully, as the main house was where they primarily resided.
"Ah?"
Seeing Su Ding's bewildered look, Old Master Jin finally remembered.
He had locked her in the pavilion at the time, and hadn't told Su Ding to move back upon his return, thus causing a big misunderstanding.
After what had happened, their Jin family truly owed Su Ding.
He quickly said, "You are my granddaughter-in-law, Xiao Ye's wife, and Xiao Xi's mother. Naturally, you should live with Xiao Ye. I'll instruct the servants to bring your things over."
"Ah, no need to trouble you..."
Before Su Ding could finish speaking, the servant, with keen eyes, had already rushed out.
Su Ding felt that it didn't matter where she lived. The conditions in the pavilion were no worse than here; both were pavilions within the Jin family's manor, and the conditions were excellent.
Jin Ye truly understood his grandfather's intentions and, putting his arm around Su Ding, led her upstairs.
"Let's go, let's see your new room."
"What new room? That's yours."
"Ours. Xiao Xi, take your mother upstairs..."
...
After the family went upstairs, Old Master Jin was filled with emotion.
Jin Xiao also walked out of his bedroom. Looking at his father's aged face, he said softly, "Everything has passed. Xiao Ye and they will be happy."
"Mm, Su Ding is a good child," Old Master Jin nodded.
"It's just that after the birthday banquet in two days, they'll be returning to Jiangcheng. Who knows when we'll see them again."
Thinking of this, the old master felt a little sentimental.
Jin Xiao supported his father back to the bedroom. "We can fly over to see them."
Old Master Jin seemed to have thought of something and shook his head.
"Father, you are still stuck on that matter," Jin Xiao sighed. "I don't know how he is now."
"Has the money been sent every year?" Old Master Jin asked.
"Yes, please don't worry. It's all been sent, and he's doing well."
"That's good. He's been wronged..."
Old Master Jin looked into the void, as if recalling past events, and his guilt resurfaced.
It had been over twenty years, and he felt deeply sorry for him.
Jin Xiao didn't know how to persuade him, so he changed the subject. "Father, I heard Miao Miao mention that sister-in-law doesn't seem to like Su Ding much and still minds that she has a child."
"That's understandable."
Old Master Jin was also a human being. He knew that his grandson, a proud son of heaven, was going to marry a woman with a child, and he himself couldn't get past that hurdle.
But after interacting with her, he had to admit that Su Ding indeed had her good qualities, which an ordinary woman could not replace.
"By the way, has Su Ding's ex-husband returned to look for her and their daughter?"