Chapter 1071: Demanding Compensation

Shu Yu nodded, "If the veterinarian comes later, let him check on Dabai too."

After speaking, she walked towards her own white horse.

The horses and the carriage were separated; the carriage neatly arranged on the other side of the backyard, while the horses were tied in the stable, taking shelter from the rain and being fed.

The carriage had not been affected and was still intact.

Shu Yu walked up to her beloved Dabai and reached out to touch its head.

Dabai recognized her and affectionately nudged her. Shu Yu smiled at this and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed that Dabai had calmed down now. Unlike the other horses nearby, which were still agitated, even their owners didn't dare to get close.

Shu Yu nodded to the stableman, "I can handle this myself."

She wanted to lead Dabai a little further away so that the other horses' behavior wouldn't affect it.

However, as she led Dabai a few steps to the side, several people suddenly rushed towards her and blocked her way.

"Stop, you can't leave," they said.

Shu Yu frowned and looked at the people in front of her.

These people... seemed to be the owners of the two distressed horses, right? Earlier, they were standing by the injured horse, looking anxious and waiting for the veterinarian to arrive.

Ying Xi stepped in front of Shu Yu, with a stern expression, and asked, "What are you going to do?"

"We don't want to do anything; we just want to seek justice from the young lady," one of them, a middle-aged man who seemed to be the leader, stepped forward, staring sharply at Shu Yu.

He looked quite fierce, and the onlookers nearby stepped back, keeping their distance from them.

Shu Yu's expression remained unchanged, finding it somewhat amusing. "Are you joking? I don't seem to know you, so why would you ask for justice from me? I haven't done anything to you."

"You may not know us, but our two horses suffered because of you," said the middle-aged man, taking a step forward.

He appeared menacing, and the onlookers continued to keep their distance.

Shu Yu couldn't help but find the situation amusing. "You're saying that your horses died or got injured because of my horse? How is that even possible? The wall collapsed, and it's none of my business. Surely you're not suggesting that my horse deliberately kicked your horses and caused the wall to collapse?"

"The collapsed wall was indeed one reason, but our horses were smart enough to break free from their ropes and escape from the stable before the wall collapsed on them. Who knew that when they ran out, they encountered your horse, and during the collision, your horse kicked, leading to the death of one horse and injuries to the other."

Shu Yu didn't quite understand. "You're telling me that my horse caused the death of your horses?"

"Yes."

Shu Yu pointed to where their horses were tied and then to the left side of the stable. "My Dabai is on the far left, still tied with a rope, while your two horses were on the far right. With this distance between them, are you seriously telling me that my horse somehow kicked yours?"

The middle-aged man nodded, "Yes, and I have witnesses."

"Who?"

The middle-aged man pointed to the stableman behind Shu Yu, the one who was holding another horse. "This young lady, indeed, it is as he said. Your white horse is much more responsive than the others. As soon as there were signs of the wall collapsing, it became very agitated and broke free from its reins. When it ran to the right side of the stable, that guest's horse was also coming out, and the two horses collided. Your white horse kicked out directly, and that's how..."

He trailed off, lowering his head. The implication was clear.

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 Chapter 140: The Lantern Dragon

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Chapter 572: Beating the Heat!

Ye Muyu exclaimed in pain, rubbing her head. She felt a bit aggrieved, "I want to get off the carriage. It's too narrow in here, and I keep bumping into things."

"It's because you're moving around." Although Chu Heng felt sorry for her, he pulled her into his arms and gently blew on the spot where she had bumped her head but he didn't forget to scold her.

Ye Muyu retorted, "But it was you who started it. My face is almost swollen from your pinching. You didn't have this bad habit before."

"Alright, if you don't want me to pinch you, then I'll 'cajole' you." Chu Heng was amused by her nimble tongue and deliberately leaned in close to her ear to tease her.

Sure enough, Ye Muyu was frightened and dared not move, hastily saying, "You can, you can..."

"Okay, that's enough. Get off the carriage now. There are still children inside." Chu Heng chuckled and ended the playful banter.

Blushing, Ye Muyu lowered her head, thinking to herself that he was aware of the children inside after all. She scolded him playfully, feeling embarrassed and regretful for her earlier words. She almost lost face in front of the children.

Finally, with a flushed face, Ye Muyu got off the carriage.

Chu Jin and Chu Ziluo had just woken up and yawned as they got off the carriage.

They were already accustomed to their parents displays of affection.

"Madam, are you feeling hot? Your face looks flushed." Hu Shi said anxiously. "Master Xing from the Fifth House came by this afternoon and brought a watermelon. I've already put it in the well to cool down. Would you like to have some to beat the heat?"

"Alright." Ye Muyu nodded decisively, lifting her head and trying to maintain her composure as if nothing had happened.

Chu Heng interjected, "Don't give her too much."

"Eating too much cold food isn't good for the body."

"I understand." Ye Muyu bit her lip and hummed softly in her heart. This man was definitely doing it on purpose. She didn't really want to eat watermelon, but she knew that if she kept talking, she would end up losing.

Seeing her obedient, Chu Heng felt relieved.

He walked to the study and called for Luchuan.

Meanwhile, Zhang Shu and Zhang Cong carried the jars from the carriage.

Hu Shi went into the kitchen to cut the watermelon.

Ye Muyu and the two children sat in the living room to eat watermelon.

After a while, Ye Muyu didn't wait for Chu Heng to come out.

Having eaten a small piece of watermelon, Ye Muyu decided not to eat more. Although she was a little tempted, she refrained for the sake of her health.

"It's so delicious, mother. Can I go find Uncle Xing later?" Chu Jin ate a big piece and remembered who brought the watermelon. He knew this was a rare treat in the village. If he got along well with Uncle Xing, he could have whatever he wanted in the future.

Ye Muyu pinched his chubby cheek. "What do you want to find Uncle Xing for? Tell the truth and then I'll consider letting you go."

"But what if I don't tell the truth?" Chu Jin poked his finger.

"Then you won't be allowed to go."

"I'll tell the truth, mother. I want to go see where Uncle Xing went this time and listen to his stories. They're so interesting." Chu Jin glanced at Ye Muyu and saw that she didn't respond. He quickly patted his chest and said, "Mother, I'll finish today's homework as soon as I get back. I won't be lazy, okay?"

"Does Sister Ziluo want to go?" Ye Muyu turned her head and asked.

Seeing that his sister really wanted to go, Chu Jin nodded along. "Mother, Sister Ziluo wants to go too. I'll take care of my sister."

"Then go ahead." Ye Muyu rubbed their heads.

Chu Jin and Chu Ziluo quickly left.

Ye Muyu got up, cleaned up the watermelon rinds from the table, and wiped the table clean.

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 Chapter 571: Undeniable

He enjoyed watching her, that much was undeniable.

More than that, he couldn't be bothered to think. He just understood that he liked the woman in his arms and that was enough.

Seeing him breathing steadily, Ye Muyu didn't disturb him. She noticed tiny beads of sweat on his cheek and reached out with difficulty to gently wipe them away with a handkerchief.

Chu Heng couldn't help but chuckle softly when he smelled the unique fragrance of gardenia flowers on the handkerchief, and at the same time, he released her.

Taking the handkerchief, he sniffed it. "It smells quite nice."

"Gardenia flowers naturally smell good, but they don't last long. Once they dry, they lose their fragrance, so they can't be used to make sachets. However, they can be used to make gardenia essential oil." Ye Muyu quite liked this pure floral scent, especially in the summer when it was hot and easy to sweat. Having the floral scent made her feel much more comfortable.

"Why did you only soak the handkerchief?" Chu Heng wasn't interested in these fragrances that women liked, but seeing her rare enthusiasm, he asked out of curiosity.

"In fact, my clothes are also infused with some scent, but it's very light. I didn't want to be a walking sachet." Ye Muyu smiled.

"As long as you like it, you don't have to think too much about it." Although Chu Heng felt that the scent on Ye Muyu was already very pleasant, he went along with her wishes, considering that she rarely expressed her preferences.

"I like a light scent like this." Ye Muyu took back the handkerchief and placed it at her waist.

Seeing the two children beside her already asleep, unaffected by the jolting of the carriage, she picked up a fan and gently fanned them.

Chu Heng took the fan when he saw it. "Let me do it."

"You rest, your wrists will get tired from fanning for too long." Ye Muyu tried to take it back.

But Chu Heng insisted and slowly fanned the two children while holding Ye Muyu's hand that reached out to take the fan. "Don't move, you rest, I'm not tired. I'll let you know when I am."

Seeing Chu Heng's determination, Ye Muyu could only agree. "Alright, but remember to give it back to me when you're tired."

"Okay." He rubbed her face.

With nothing else to do, Ye Muyu leaned against his shoulder and closed her eyes to sleep.

Actually, she had just woken up and wasn't really sleepy but the swaying of the carriage always made people drowsy, especially in the hot summer that made people feel sleepy.

Half an hour later.

"Sigh..."

Outside the carriage, Luchuan stopped the carriage, jumped down first, knocked on the courtyard gate, and Hu Shi quickly came out to greet them.

"Master, Madam, we've arrived home." Luchuan's voice came from outside the carriage.

Only then did Chu Heng wake up Ye Muyu.

Ye Muyu rubbed her eyes, still half-asleep.

Looking at her just waking up, Chu Heng couldn't help but bend down and kiss her cheek.

Ye Muyu, still not fully awake, reached out to touch her face and pouted, "It's all slobber."

"Ah..." Chu Heng sighed, looking at Ye Muyu who didn't seem to feel his affection at all. He reached out and rubbed her face.

Soon, Ye Muyu's face turned red.

She instantly woke up.

"Oh, we're here. Get off quickly." Ye Muyu leaned back and got out of Chu Heng's clutches, quickly crawling to the door of the carriage.

Chu Heng helplessly reached out and lightly patted her small buttocks. "Looks like you're still not awake. Sit properly, I'll go down first."

Blushing, Ye Muyu knelt and sat in the carriage, looking back at him accusingly. "You should have just said it next time, don't touch me."

"Hmm?" Chu Heng raised an eyebrow and reached out to pinch her cheek again. Startled, Ye Muyu instinctively leaned back but her head hit the door frame.

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  Chapter 312: Even You Want to Leave Me?

During the process of voluntary euthanasia, there must be court personnel and notaries present, and the entire process needs to be recorded.

Afterward, this record needs to be provided to the police in order to prove that the patient chose euthanasia on their own, unrelated to others.

As long as Yan Bingsong hasn't been injected with the medication, the process can be stopped at any time. But Yan Bingsong really doesn't want to live anymore. Before heading towards death, he finally sees a glimmer of light.

Li Yue'e is his spiritual support. With his pillar fallen, he really can't find a reason to live.

All his struggles in life were for Li Yue'e!

After signing the euthanasia consent form, he opened the IV drip switch by himself, waiting for death.

This process lasted only four minutes.

If the butler hadn't informed Ou Yan in advance and if Ou Yan hadn't rushed here on a private jet, she wouldn't have been able to see Yan Bingsong in these final four minutes...

In the bedroom stood a court officer, a notary, a family doctor, a nurse, and a servant.

The spacious and bright bedroom was lifeless, and everyone's expression was filled with sorrow.

Ou Yan didn't know how she managed to walk to Yan Bingsong's window, choking back tears as she asked, "Even you want to leave me?"

"Yan Yan..." When Yan Bingsong saw her, he actually smiled, then looked at Si Yechen. "You're here too..."

It must have been the butler who leaked the news...

"Don't leave me alone." Ou Yan knelt by the bedside, filled with reluctance.

She knew that to stop this process, Yan Bingsong's consent was necessary, so she held his hand and pleaded, "Grandma has Grandpa to accompany her in heaven. Even if you go, it won't change anything. It's better to stay and accompany me..."

Yan Bingsong smiled even more peacefully. "I'll watch over her from afar, not disturb her... Wherever she is, that's where I'll be... That's all."

Ou Yan knew that with each passing second, his chance of survival decreased, so she tried to get up to stop the injection process.

But Yan Bingsong grabbed her hand and said, "Yan Yan, let me go..."

Ou Yan froze.

"This is my decision, made after careful consideration. I don't want to spend the rest of my life in agony and torment... I want liberation..."

"There are many ways to find liberation... I can take you around to every place Grandma wanted to visit, transplant the flowers she left behind into your garden... And, didn't you want to see me grow up? See me wear a wedding dress..."

Ou Yan continued to plead, "Grandma's biggest regret in life was not seeing me wear a wedding dress... Can you watch over her for me, please?"

Yan Bingsong shook his head with a loving look, "And those old men can witness you growing up, witness your wedding... Let me go, can you stop me once, can you stop me a thousand times?"

He truly wanted to go to another world, even if he could only watch over Li Yue'e from afar...

Ou Yan held his hand, her eyes red with tears.

"Kid." Yan Bingsong called Si Yechen, "My precious granddaughter, I entrust her to you. If you ever mistreat her in this life, even if I become a ghost, I won't let you off... She still has over a dozen grandfathers who will help me deal with you. Make her happy..."

Si Yechen knew that once Yan Bingsong made a decision, it couldn't be reversed.

He knelt by the bedside, holding Yan Bingsong's other hand, and hoarsely said, "This is cruel to Yan Yan."

Just over ten days ago, she had lost her grandmother, and now, she was losing her grandfather...

"Forgive me, for being selfish this once..." Yan Bingsong knew time was running out, holding Si Yechen's hand, he said, "Kid, you haven't agreed yet..."

Si Yechen's eyes reddened, "I promise you, I'll protect her with my life, treat her well..."

"Good, good..." Yan Bingsong closed his eyes peacefully. Before leaving, having his granddaughter and grandson-in-law accompany him, even if he went to heaven or hell, no one could mock him for having no descendants.

Seeing him peacefully close his eyes, Ou Yan couldn't help but lean by his side silently shedding tears.

The court personnel and notary finished filming, offered a few words of comfort, then left.

The family doctor and nurse also bid farewell to Ou Yan with heavy hearts.

In the spacious bedroom, only the girl knelt by the bedside, her shoulders shaking.

Si Yechen gently rubbed her back, hoping to give her some comfort.

Meanwhile, the butler covered his face, desperately holding back his tears.

They knew that Yan Bingsong's love for Li Yue'e was too deep, transcending life and death...

Grieving for the entire afternoon, the butler handed over what Yan Bingsong had left behind to Ou Yan, "These are the videos Mr. Yan recorded before his passing, asking me to make sure they reach you."

Ou Yan knew that inside was definitely a will. She reached out and accepted it, playing it in the living room.

In the video was Yan Bingsong's kind face. He first explained why he chose this method of death, because living was too painful for him.

The only thing he couldn't let go of was Ou Yan.

He asked Ou Yan not to be sad, to live well, and to take care of herself, repeatedly urging her, then instructing about his affairs.

"Although Grandpa feels sorry for burdening you at such a young age... forgive Grandpa for being selfish this once."

"After I'm gone, all my assets will be left to you for inheritance."

"I was planning to wear this suit at your wedding... What a pity..." Yan Bingsong chuckled, "I planned to wear this outfit, to outshine those old men... How about it? Doesn't Grandpa look handsome in this outfit, with this hairstyle?"

Tears streamed down Ou Yan's face.

"I've also had someone inform them and recorded a video for them... They will come to see me off. Yan Yan, study hard, become a useful member of society, take care, be happy."

In the video, Yan Bingsong waved goodbye to her, "In the next life, I want to be your grandpa again."

Ou Yan couldn't help but cry uncontrollably.

Si Yechen hugged her, comforting, "This was Grandpa's own choice, don't be sad... He was happy when he left."

Although Ou Yan knew that this method was a release for Grandpa Yan, losing two loved ones in such a short time was still very painful for her.

"I'm here for you." Si Yechen gently patted her back, trying to console her like comforting a child, "Don't cry."

Ou Yan cried in his arms until the other grandfathers who received the news arrived, and they held a simple funeral, laying Yan Bingsong to rest...

In the blink of an eye, the summer vacation had ended. This hot summer took away two of her loved ones. The hot air in the air brought a hint of nostalgia to Ou Yan's eyes.

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Chapter 298: Shameless and Violent Solution (6)

"Even if our families are relatives, who would chase their relatives away? We just came to take your aunt back home. We have no ill intentions. As long as you tell us where your aunt is, my mother and I will leave immediately."

Hu Shi smiled warmly, holding Li Yan's hand like a gentle and kind elder, but her eyes showed deep impatience.

"Relatives? Bah!" Li Yan forcefully pulled her hand away, ignoring the persistent Hu Shi. She pointed at Zhang Ming beside her angrily and cursed, "This scum who seduced a widow and drove his lawful wife out of the house, how can a decent person like me be related to such a scum!"

"Pfft!"

The onlookers couldn't help but laugh when they heard such fresh curses.

"How dare you insult your uncle like that?"

Being called a scum, Zhang Ming was utterly embarrassed and furious, but he came here to make amends. He couldn't retaliate, let alone lay a hand on his niece, the daughter of his married aunt.

"That's right, my son is still your uncle. How can you insult your elders like this? Ah, it's just that your parents died early, and no one taught you proper manners. But don't worry, when your aunt returns to our Zhang family, Grandma Zhang will teach you manners properly!"

Seeing her beloved son insulted, Hu Shi was half dead with anger. But in order to bring Li Xiu back to the Zhang family, she had to endure this humiliation. However, the words she spoke stabbed straight into people's hearts.

Li Yan was filled with scenes of her parents being brutally murdered by bandits when she heard this. Her eyes turned bloodshot instantly. Looking at the hateful face of Hu Shi, she clenched her fists and endured and endured, but she couldn't help but rush into the shop and grab a stick, intending to mercilessly beat Hu Shi.

"Ah—"

Hu Shi was frightened and screamed repeatedly as she retreated. In her panic, she forgot that there were steps behind her. With one foot stepping into the air, she fell backward, just avoiding the swinging stick.

Mo Yan and Li Zhong, who had just gotten off the carriage, were scared to death when they saw Li Yan swinging the stick at Hu Shi. Seeing that Hu Shi hadn't been hit, they breathed a sigh of relief, but just as they were about to relax, they saw Li Yan approaching Hu Shi again, raising the stick once more.

"Stop it, Yanzi, stop it now!" Mo Yan shouted in shock, rushing over quickly.

Hearing the familiar voice, Li Yan hesitated for a moment with the stick raised. Seeing the worried faces of her grandfather and Mo Yan, she burst into tears with a "wah." When she relaxed her strength, the stick in her hand fell to the ground and rolled under the steps.

After all, she was just a ten-year-old child, usually gentle in temperament. If she hadn't been driven to the limit, how could she have taken something and hurt someone so violently!

Mo Yan rushed forward through the crowd and hugged Li Yan, who was crying sadly, comforting her. She felt a long sigh of relief in her heart.

Fortunately, they arrived in time. Otherwise, if that stick had hit someone, regardless of whether they were injured or not, with the temperament of the Zhang family, things would have escalated, and the Li family would have been in trouble.

Li Zhong came running behind and, without hesitation, went inside to fetch a big broom, and fiercely beat Zhang Ming, who was helping Hu Shi.

"You scum, how dare you bully my granddaughter! How dare you cause trouble here! Today, I'll beat you, you shameless scum! Even if it costs me my life, I'll teach you a lesson!"

A broom made of thin bamboo was much more painful to be beaten with than one made of sorghum or millet. After just a few strokes, Zhang Ming screamed loudly, "Father-in-law, please stop! I was wrong, please stop! Father-in-law!"

Li Zhong was angry, how could he easily let him go? He aimed the broomstick at his face. The more Zhang Ming screamed, the harder Li Zhong hit him. After all, a broomstick couldn't kill someone. Even if they were taken to the yamen, the Zhang family had come to cause trouble in the shop first. What was he afraid of!

Seeing her beloved son being brutally beaten and injuring his ankle, Hu Shi was furious and fell backward. She lowered her head like a mad cow and limped forward, cursing fiercely, "You despicable wretch, how dare you hit my son! I'll fight you!"

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  Chapter 124: Birthday Cake

Not long after, the entire team's carriages couldn't move forward, especially the carriages escorted by Xu Tian and the other bailiffs.

These carriages were transporting all the food for the prisoners, so they couldn't be abandoned. Otherwise, the prisoners wouldn't last long before starving to death.

"Let's push together!"

Xu Tian called on everyone to push the carriages together, but many prisoners were reluctant to exert themselves, questioning why they should.

In response, Xu Tian retorted that the food in these carriages was what they would eat. If they didn't want to eat, then they shouldn't bother to help.

The prisoners didn't expect Xu Tian's attitude to change so drastically. For a moment, they didn't dare to argue and came forward to help push the carriages.

Seeing this scene, Xu Tian felt somewhat helpless. He didn't want to appear fierce, but some people were like that. If you weren't tough, they would think you were easy to bully and would challenge you.

Of course, for other prisoners, he still maintained the same attitude. It was only towards those who liked to stir up trouble that he showed a "tough" side.

"I'll count to three. Let's push together with all our strength!"

With Xu Tian's command, everyone exerted themselves, finally pushing the carriage out. However, just as they moved a step forward, the carriage sank into the snow.

The freshly fallen snow was too soft. Anyone stepping on it would sink, let alone a carriage.

"Keep going!"

The group could only continue pushing, but the snow was too deep. It took the combined effort of four or five people to move the carriage just a meter.

Plop!

At this moment, a man tried to slack off and pushed lightly. However, the others pushed hard, causing the carriage to move suddenly, and the man lost his leverage and fell to the ground.

Fortunately, it was snow, so the man wasn't injured, but he was still very angry and started complaining.

"When will we finish pushing this? We're not even well-fed, how can we have the strength to push the carriage?"

His words resonated with others, and they chimed in agreement.

"Yeah, that's right."

It was obvious that they didn't want to do manual labor because it was too tiring.

"Yeah, Captain, the snow is too deep, the horses are sinking, we can't move at all."

Other bailiffs also spoke up. "Pushing like this is no solution at all!"

"Do you have a better idea?" Xu Tian countered, but the group fell silent.

"Then, let's unload the supplies from the carriage. Each person can carry a portion, which will reduce the weight. Maybe then we can move..."

Before a bailiff could finish, he was interrupted by others. "We can't get so much stuff."

"Let the prisoners carry them!"

"Idiot, what if they hide or eat the food?"

"What's your solution then?"

The bailiffs bickered among themselves, clearly without any good ideas.

"It's getting late. Let's rest for the night and think of another solution tomorrow morning."

Xu Tian made the decision and was about to go find Chen Yuan. However, he realized that as Chen Yuan's disciple now, he couldn't go to him for everything. Would that be fair to Chen Yuan's teachings?

With this in mind, he gave up seeking Chen Yuan's help and decided to figure it out himself.

"Their carriages are also in trouble." Chen Xue's family's carriage was right in front of the bailiffs', so they could see the situation behind them.

"In that case, we can't put our carriage into the space either."

Chen Yuan furrowed his brows. If it were just their carriage, they could pretend to be at the back of the convoy and then hide the carriage. Later, Xu Tian could claim it was lost, and they might get another one from him.

But now, if Xu Tian's carriage couldn't move either, and theirs disappeared, Xu Tian might ask for their help if he found out. Other favors they could assist with, but not this one.

"That's fine."

Chen Yuan shrugged. Even if he had objections, they wouldn't matter much in such trivial matters.

"As you see, my parents have no problem." Chen Xue was happy. Seeing Xiao Die always refusing, she pretended to be angry, "If you still regard me as your mistress, you better listen."

Only then did Xiao Die dare not to argue.

"Afterward, I'll make the cake, and you'll watch and learn how to make it!"

"Will the miss do it herself?" Xiao Die hurriedly said, "Miss, let me do it. Such a trivial matter doesn't require your involvement."

"It's fine. This is my gift to you, so naturally, I'll make it myself."

"Of course, I'll prepare another surprise. After all, a birthday cake is just the basics."

"My birthday is coming up, and Xiao Xue has never made me a cake." Chen Yuan interjected, feeling a little strange.

"You..." Madam Chen pinched him, "Why are you so jealous even of a servant?"

"Dad, Mom, don't worry. When it's your birthday, I'll make a cake for you too."

"That's more like it."

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Qi Wangfei looked at the little girl's adorable, slightly furrowed brows and couldn't help but smile. 

She sighed inwardly: Children are so cute when they don't understand anything!

But it's hard to say once they grow up.

Look at Feng Xuanbin, then at Little Six...

Unable to watch the little girl struggle, Qi Wangfei gently said, "Suisui, if you can't finish it, just take a few sips to taste it. If you like it, we can have more tomorrow."

Feng Xuanrui had already been salivating when the almond cream was brought out.

Being away from home for more than a month, he missed these treats dearly!

So, now that the food was served, he couldn't wait to enjoy it.

In his eagerness to eat, he temporarily forgot about his sister.

Hearing his mother’s voice, Feng Xuanrui turned and said with a smile, “Yes, if you can’t finish it, just taste it. If you like it, we can have more tomorrow. And we have not just almond cream, but also osmanthus soup, jasmine tea, and in summer, we’ll have lactose snow, ginger honey water—sweet and delicious!”

Feng Xuanbin had already drunk two big mouthfuls.

Hearing Little Six’s words, fearing he might be left out, he hurriedly swallowed and said, “Yes, yes, summer is the best! We have so many treats, but my favorite is still the kumquat balls. They’re especially sweet, one bite and they’ll make your teeth ache!”

Feng Xuanbo had been quietly listening and occasionally glancing at Suisui.

Upon hearing Feng Xuanbin brag about kumquat balls, Feng Xuanbo thought for a moment and said softly, “Sister, don’t listen to him. Even if they’re sweet, we need to eat in moderation. You’re still using milk teeth. If they’re damaged, you can replace them, but once you grow up and if your teeth get damaged, you won’t be able to replace them!”

Mentioning teeth, Feng Xuanbin, who had just finished replacing his milk teeth, hurriedly covered his mouth.

He remembered how his milk teeth had turned black from excessive eating and was still scared!

Fortunately, he had new teeth.

But kumquat balls are really delicious!

If Qi Wangfei had heard this, she might have sighed: Can they not be delicious? One pound of oranges, half a pound of honey.

The brothers all encouraged her to try, and Suisui was indeed a bit tempted.

Here, no one would mind if she ate a lot, and no one would think that wanting to eat was a shameful thing.

Suisui obediently took a spoon and had a tiny sip.

As soon as it touched her lips, her eyes lit up.

Those bright and sparkling eyes warmed people’s hearts.

Qi Wangfei watched, unable to look away.

She thought, at first, she only pitied this child’s fate.

Now, the more she looked, the more she felt...

Heavens, this is her long-lost daughter!

This is her daughter!

So cute and obedient, who can resist touching her?

Qi Wangfei struggled to restrain herself but couldn’t help it. Gently extending her hand, she lightly wiped the side of Suisui’s face with a handkerchief.

In reality, there was nothing on her face.

But Qi Wangfei was just finding an excuse for her actions.

Suisui, feeling her mother’s tender touch, tilted her head obediently, letting Qi Wangfei do as she wished.

Qi Wangfei: …!

It’s over, she’s fallen!

Heavens, who took her daughter all those years ago?

Upon reflection…

Oh, sorry.

She never had a daughter.

Thinking of this, Qi Wangfei’s heart ached.

But it’s okay, not having given birth doesn’t matter.

No one says that you can’t raise a child just because you didn’t give birth.

Seeing Qi Wangfei’s eyes, as clear and clean as a little deer, looking at her, Qi Wangfei gently touched the little girl’s cheek with the back of her hand, her expression affectionate, her tone gentle, “If you can’t drink any more, we’ll stop. Tomorrow, I’ll have them make tea for you.”

Qi Wangfei had consulted Dr. Liu.

Qi Wangfei had not had a good past, her body was weak, and her constitution was cold.

Normally, she shouldn’t drink tea.

But if it’s warming red tea, a small amount is okay.

Qi Wangfei thought, there are plenty of people in the manor who can make tea.

The tea leaves are just a decoration; the main thing is the ingredients added when making the tea.

Let me think, what can replenish qi and blood?

Longan and red dates are a must, right?

What about bird’s nest?

Qi Wangfei felt she still didn’t know enough. After she got the children to sleep, she needed to ask Dr. Liu.

Suisui obediently drank two sips, her little belly already swollen, so she couldn’t drink more.

She put down the spoon and sat there waiting for her three brothers.

Feng Xuanrui and Suisui had been traveling for most of the day, and now they were both very sleepy.

Feng Xuanbin was still active, but he also felt sorry for Little Six and his sister.

So, when Qi Wangfei tentatively asked, “Shall we go to sleep now?”

The children all nodded obediently.

Feng Xuanbo, as the temporary eldest brother, was responsible for taking the younger brothers back.

Aunt Qiu, not at ease, brought people to escort the children back to the South Courtyard.

Feng Xuanrui didn’t want to leave and kept looking back at Qi Wangfei, “Sister, do you really not need your brother to coax you?”

Upon hearing this, Qi Wangfei gently pressed her lips together, feeling a bit reluctant but...

Not too much.

Mother said that as a girl, even if she needed to sleep, she should sleep with her mother.

Now she was still young, so it was okay.

But when she grew up, it would definitely be different.

They had to go through an adjustment period.

Mother also said that her brothers were still children and couldn’t take care of her properly.

So, it was better for Mother to take care of her.

Mother...

Qi Wangfei no longer had any memory of her mother.

Her impression of her mother came from other village children or her aunt.

Although her aunt often scolded her, she was very good to her cousins.

Qi Wangfei wanted her brothers’ company but also couldn’t help but yearn for having a mother.

She thought, she must be a greedy, bad child!

Qi Wangfei didn’t want to refuse her brother but had to.

In the end, she looked at Feng Xuanrui with a guilty glance and said softly, “Brother, good night.”

Hearing his sister say this, Feng Xuanrui’s worried heart finally settled.

He still looked back several times before following Aunt Qiu to the South Courtyard.

On the way, Feng Xuanbin happily said, “Hehe, my sister said good night to me. Oh, I’m such an idiot, I forgot to say good night to her. No, I have to go back and say it!”

Feng Xuanrui, already feeling uneasy, gave him a look, “Enough, she called you Seventh Brother, so when she says ‘good night’, it’s clearly meant for you.”

Feng Xuanbin’s mouth drooped, looking like he might cry.

Feng Xuanbo, watching from the side, sighed, “If I had known, I should have chased after you to Qingzhou. I could have met sister sooner. If that had been the case, who knows who sister would have called ‘brother’.”

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