When Ji Qingwu returned from the Princess Mansion, she entered the main house of Anju Garden to find Mrs. Qiao tying a five-color thread to Jiu Jiu's wrist.
It reminded her that the Dragon Boat Festival was just around the corner, and it was a long-standing custom in Lin'an to wear five-color threads.
After Mrs. Qiao tied the knot, she said, "Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival. Wearing this can ward off evil spirits and keep the five poisons at bay."
Jiu Jiu waved her chubby little hands, clearly delighted. She said sweetly, "Thank you to the grandmother who loves Jiu Jiu the most."
Mrs. Qiao gave her a hug and said, "There, it's on. Now hurry along and go to your lessons with Nanny Li."
Jiu Jiu turned, saw Ji Qingwu, and ran over to tug on her skirt. She whined playfully, "Mama, you take me. It's been a long time since you've taken me."
Ji Qingwu smiled. "How about Mama comes to pick you up when you're done with your lessons?"
