The Fluorite Mushroom Family's convoy did not cross the vast snowfields and return to Guangguang River Valley until the end of February.
Their journey there had been rather modest, with only two large carriages. On the return trip, however, there were more than twenty carriages, carrying all of Aunt Roby's possessions.
Even though the carriages had been well heated along the way, Aunt Roby still fell ill and moved into Fluorite Castle to recuperate.
Russell visited her several times.
"You needn't worry about it. Your father and I have already arranged a place for your aunt to live. We'll build a Small Castle near Glimmering Town, and your aunt and cousin will live there from now on," Madam Meryl said.
Russell asked in confusion, "Didn't we say before that she'd go to Great Wind Manor and live with Grandmother?"
"Your aunt has spent so many years feeling constrained in Kingtop Castle. She's had enough of manor life and wants a change of environment. The town is livelier," Madam Meryl explained. "Your grandmother will move in with her as well."
"Grandmother won't soak in the hot springs anymore?"
"How could the lure of hot springs compare to her own daughter? Back then, mother and daughter could never finish writing letters to each other. Now that they'll be living together, they can finally talk to their hearts' content," Madam Meryl teased. "I only hope Diana won't be influenced by them."
"Mm." Russell smiled. "Aunt's family and Grandmother could also choose to settle in my Blackfire Land."
"Your place is still wilderness. They wouldn't be used to living there," Madam Meryl said with a smile. "It's been several days already. The Elder Council should have approved it long ago, so why hasn't your baronial investiture ceremony been set yet?"
"I don't know." Russell