Chapter 277 - Mid-Autumn Festival

Everyone in the Zhao residence was busy as they all prepared for the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's one of the many occasions that the entire family spends time with the entire clan. Not only the Zhao but also other relatives of Xian's family. 

Liu Yifie watched from the side as everyone in the family beamed such excitement. However, her face showed no delight at all as she worries about the upcoming reunion. 

"It sure has been a long time since we all gathered together?" Zhao Xinyi gleamed so brightly as he handed his bags to the servants whilst walking towards Liu Yifie. 

"Has it?" Liu Yifie turned around and saw Zhao Xinyi heading her way curiously as to why they haven't seen each other for a long time. 

"Yup." He replied as he kissed the girl on her forehead. 

"You see, since my 18th birthday everyone been busy and we hardly have any time to spend with each other. Also, I focused more on my studies so we hardly see each other except during the winter holidays." Elizabeth spoke coming out from the kitchen with a takeaway fruit smooth.

"Xin, will it really be alright if I come?" Liu Yifie bluntly said as she feels reluctant to meet the entire family, feared they might not like her. 

"Why?" 

Both Elizabeth and Zhao Xinyi looked confusedly at Liu Yifie as to why she does not wish to come. 

Liu Yifie averted her gaze from the man and answered, "It's just I don't see myself fit enough to be with everyone." 

"Sis Yifie, what are you talking about?" Elizabeth bloated her way next to the girl as she examined her current state.  

"Dear child, what nonsense are you talking about?" 

It surprised the three of them when they saw the old lady heading their way. 

Elder Lady Knightley then grabs hold of the girl's hand as she faces her. "Child never ever looked down on yourself. As a member of this family, you must never ever belittle yourself. It is the family number one rule." 

"She's right, never speak of such nonsense again." Elder Lord Knightley added as he joined the group. 

"Granny and Grandad right! Sis Yifie, don't worry about the family, they aren't like other families who'll judge you because of your background or anything. We don't really care about such a thing." Elizabeth added, hoping it will ease the girl's worries. For the family does indeed not care about such status. 

"I'm sorry everyone." Liu Yifie smiled with teary eyes. 

"Master, everything is ready." One of the servants spoke bring everyone back together. 

"Alright, let's go." Elizabeth cheered as she runs out of the house. 

…

In XX City near Shaoxi Village 

Liu Yifie was stunned to see the beautiful ancestral home. The place was well maintained; from the old tile roof, wooden paper doors, red pillars and stone pavement. Everything about it brought the feeling as if your back in time. 

"Sis Yifie, welcome to the Xian's Ancestral home," Elizabeth said as she grabs hold of the girl's arms who seem to be in a daze of everything. 

"Auntie Lizzy."

"Uncle Xin!" 

"Lizzy."

"Sis Lizzy." 

Running down the pathway were members of different families all gathered to welcome them. Behind them, elders walked slowly as they were being assisted by the servants. 

"Everyone, it's good to see you." Elizabeth runs as she releases Liu Yifie's arms. "Xiao Ling, Xialing, Uncle Ren I've missed you. Grandpa Lee, Uncle…" 

Everyone beamed such joy seeing Elizabeth's teary smile as she greeted everyone. As the little kids embraced her and grab hold of her legs as everyone continued to watch the pleasing reunion. 

"Brother, it's good to see you again." 

"Everyone, how was your trip?" 

"Weiwei, it seems you haven't aged at all." 

The elders greeted each other as they all continue to be in content with each other company. 

Liu Yifie watched as everyone expresses such joy in seeing everyone again. She looked down as she felt out of place and a part of her wish to cry. 

"Auntie, what's wrong?" 

Liu Yifie looked down and notice the little girl holding onto a doll staring at her. 

"Auntie, why are you just standing by the gate?" The little girl asked, wondering why Liu Yifie was all alone. 

Everyone turned silent as they watched how Liu Yifie will handle the situation. 

"Auntie was just in a daze, seeing how happy everyone is to finally sees each other again. It's been a while since Auntie been with the family." 

"Don't worry Auntie, will see each other again during winter break, Christmas, New year..." The little girl continued to list down all the holidays that the family normally gather including everyone's birthday as she lists down the elder's birthday since they always gather together. 

"I know, I can't wait to celebrate it with everyone." Liu Yifie smiled as she went down to carry the little girl in her arms. 

"Auntie, my name is Xian Li Ru. But you can call me Ruru…" Xian Ruru said as she wrapped her arms around her. 

"My name is Lui Yifie, you can call me Auntie Yi." 

It pleased everyone seeing how things turned out. They were all concern for Liu Yifie but it seems they worried for nothing. 

"Does Ruru like her Auntie Yi?" Ruru's mother Xian Shulin approached the two happy ladies. 

"Mommy, Ruru like Auntie." Xian Ruru beamed such excitement as she glued herself tightly to Liu Yifie. 

"Sorry to've troubled you Yifie." 

"Auntie, it's fine." Liu Yifie shook her head as she beamed her happiness for being part of the family. 

"Yo! Bro Xin you sure found yourself a good wife."

"Bro Xin tell me your secret."

"Xinyi when did you even have the guts to talk to women." 

Everyone continues to tease Zhao Xinyi until they notice Elizabeth cracking herself on her own.

Elizabeth continued to laugh as she looked at her brother. "You should have seen what he looked like?" 

"Lizzy, tell us what happened?"

"Don't tell me Lizzy is the reason why you found yourself, such a good wife."

"Lizzy, come tell Grandpa, what happened?"

"Elizabeth Zhao Knightley you better get back here." Zhao Xinyi yelled as he chased after the girl who was hiding behind their relative's back as she continued to tease him. 

"Don't worry about them." An elder man approached Liu Yifie as he welcomed her. "You'll eventually get used to it." 

Liu Yifie watched as Elizabeth, Zhao Xinyi and the other young relatives chase and teased each other. She suddenly felt like crying, feeling such warmth around them. 

"I will." 

Liu Yifie didn't expect she'll be part of such a family, who expressed such joy in their eyes all the time. Even though she came from a horrible background, no one seems to be bothered about it. 

Lady Knightley sighs, "Elizabeth, enough..." 

Everyone paused when they heard the man spoke. Soon, everyone turned their attention at Elizabeth concernedly. 

"Haha, Lizzy... You're in trouble."

"Bro Xin, why does Uncle Rob always help you."

Elizabeth frowned at her cousin as she hopped her way to her father. "Daddy..."

"Stop teasing your brother, let's go bid respect to your elders first." Lord Knightley said, as his wife wraps her arms around his as they all walked inside the main house.