He Lanyi wanted to suggest that he go out to take a bath, but then he remembered what she had just said.

Given his current state, he definitely needs a bath.

He cleared his throat and said, "Yes, you can rest first. I'll have Shuquan fetch some water later."

"oh."

Li Yunyan dried her hair until it was half dry, then turned to ask him as if she remembered something.

"Husband, do you know martial arts?"

"Um?"

Li Yunyan tossed her black hair. "I read in a storybook that some people can dry their hair with their internal energy. I wanted to ask my husband if he knows martial arts?"

"It's okay if I don't know how. I'll sit here a little longer until my hair dries before I go to sleep!"

"Okay! Sure."

He Lanyi walked up behind her, raised his hand, and started to lift her hair from the back of her neck.

He tried his best not to touch an inch of her skin, but the fragrance emanating from her body permeated his nostrils.

He felt a little short of breath, and his hands were trembling slightly.

Li Yunyan rested her hands on the dressing table, cupped her chin, and watched his movements through the bronze mirror.

Her eyes sparkled as she looked through the mirror at her increasingly dry hair and said to her reflection, "Husband, you're amazing!"

She had no idea what He Lanyi was thinking. Hearing her words, He Lanyi's already red ears turned even redder.

"alright."

His voice was terribly hoarse. He stopped what he was doing, grabbed her arm without saying a word, put her on the bed, pulled the blanket over her, and lowered the bed curtains.

Completed in one go.

Li Yunyan was bewildered by his actions, then heard him stand by the bed and say, "You rest first, I'll go and have Shuquan fetch water."

"oh!"

He Lanyi stood behind the door for a long time until his breathing calmed down before opening the door.

"Book Spring!"

"Young master."

"Fetch water!"

"yes."

Qingyin heard what her son-in-law said, covered her mouth and chuckled, feeling happy for her young mistress.

This is the second time I've ordered water tonight!

After He Lanyi finished showering, he quietly lifted the bed curtains and saw a pair of blinking eyes.

"You're still awake?"

"I've been waiting for you." Her voice was languid, with a subtle, alluring quality.

"Ahem, what is it?"

Li Yunyan really had something to say, "Husband, tomorrow is the third day of our marriage, you must remember to come back to my parents' home with me!"

She remembered that in the story, Helan Cheng did not accompany the original owner back to her parents' home, which not only saddened the original owner but also made her lose face.

"good."

He readily agreed.

He promised her that he would pretend to be a loving couple in public, and he would keep his word.

Her eyes instantly curved into crescent moons, and her voice was soft and sweet, "Thank you, my husband!"

He Lanyi was momentarily stunned. He had only done what a husband should do, and she was so happy.

They are so easily satisfied.

She unconsciously curled her lips into a smile. "Go to sleep."

"oh."

Having received his promise, Li Yunyan felt relieved and closed her eyes, hugging the blanket.

She fell asleep in no time.

He Lanyi watched helplessly as she rolled over and put her hands and feet on his body, just like last night.

A restless hand was still groping around through the blanket.

That sleeping posture...

It gave him a bit of a headache.

He had already tried it last night; after pulling her hand down, she would put it back up, so he didn't bother with any more attempts.

I simply grabbed her wrist so she couldn't move and could get a good night's sleep.

As long as I get up earlier than her tomorrow morning, just like today, that's fine.

*

When Li Yunyan woke up, He Lanyi was already dressed in new clothes.

She sat up. "Husband, why didn't you call me?"

"It's still early, you can sleep a little longer."

"I'm not sleeping anymore!" Li Yunyan rolled out of bed and said happily, "Today is my homecoming, I can't wait!"

He Lanyi glanced at her, then immediately turned his face away. "Ahem, clothes!"

When Li Yunyan looked down, she found that the top two buttons of her dress were undone, revealing a bright red undergarment underneath.

"Oh!" she exclaimed softly, raising her hand to button up her shirt.

Then she didn't take it seriously and called Qingyin over to help her with her washing and grooming.

After having breakfast, the two boarded a carriage specially arranged by the mansion.

As the matriarch of the Helan family, Old Madam Helan had prepared generous gifts for their return visit long ago.

This also allowed Granny Wei to retrieve the handkerchief.

Upon hearing that they had ordered water twice the previous night, she was overjoyed, feeling as if her precious great-grandson was already waving to her.

The carriage left the spacious street and gradually drove to the entrance of a bustling alley.

This is Li Yunyan's maternal home in this little world.

Her father, mother, and younger brother Li Yungui were already standing at the door, eagerly awaiting her arrival.

Some neighbors, having heard that today was Li Yunyan's homecoming day, also crowded at the door to join in the fun.

As soon as the carriage stopped at the door, the crowd squeezed in.

He Lanyi frowned slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable with such a lively scene.

He got off the carriage with a stern face, then turned around and led Li Yunyan down.

"Oh~ this must be Xiaoyan's husband?"

"He looks quite handsome and is a good match for Xiaoyan!"

"I heard he's the head of the Helan family!"

"What's wrong with the Helan family? They're just merchants! Xiaoyan is a proper daughter of an official!"

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