Li Yunyan immediately blushed.

She pinched the soft flesh on his waist hard and said through gritted teeth, "Don't say anything out of line in front of the child!"

Her shy demeanor was truly alluring. He Lancheng's Adam's apple bobbed, and he lowered his head to peck at her a few times.

...and took a few more pecks.

Just as Li Yunyan was getting so angry from his kisses that she was about to hit him, he stopped stealing kisses and whispered, "The children are asleep!"

Li Yunyan glared at him, pushed him away, and said softly, "Stop making a scene! If my parents find out anything, I'll cry!"

Even when she was angry, she was extremely beautiful. He Lancheng smiled slightly and raised his hand to wipe away the smudged lipstick from her lips. "Now you can't tell, can you?"

Still not entirely at ease, Li Yunyan took out a small bronze mirror from a small drawer and carefully examined herself.

Only after confirming that I had done nothing wrong did I feel relieved.

She rolled her eyes at him and sat in the seat furthest away from him, lest he cause trouble again!

After such a lighthearted banter, the journey flew by, and they arrived at the Li family's residence in the blink of an eye.

The open space in front of the Li family's house was covered with red scraps of paper left over from the firecrackers. The couplets and lanterns at the door had all been replaced with new ones, making it look very festive!

When the neighbors saw that it was Helan's carriage that had arrived, they knew that Li Yunyan had returned to her parents' home, and the crowd that had just dispersed gathered around again.

"It's the scholar's sister who's back!"

"Xiao Yan! Your Yun Gui has passed the imperial examination and become a Juren! Congratulations!"

"Xiao Yan, your family is going to be very lucky in the future!"

Li Yunyan smiled at everyone who came to congratulate her, and asked Qingyin to distribute red lucky bags that had been prepared in advance so that everyone could share in the joy.

Hearing the noise at the door, Li's parents saw that their daughter had returned and happily came out.

"Father, Mother!"

He Lancheng bowed respectfully, "Father-in-law, Mother-in-law!"

With her sharp eyes, Li's mother spotted the two little grandsons being held by the nanny behind her and quickly called them inside.

"It's the young master and Yan'er back! Come in quickly!"

Father Li was very cheerful today. He said to the neighbors who had gathered around him, "Fellow neighbors, my son Yun Gui has caused you a lot of trouble since he was a child. If you don't mind, our Li family will be hosting a banquet tonight. Please come and have a drink!"

"good!"

"Then we thank the scholar's father very much!"

......

The neighbors showered Li's father with compliments, surrounding him in layers. Li's mother seized the opportunity to lead them home.

Back in the main room, Mother Li finally breathed a sigh of relief, teasingly saying, "The neighbors are all so enthusiastic! I've dealt with three groups today, it's exhausting!"

Li Yunyan joked, "They are genuinely happy for our family! Mother, you should be secretly happy! Other families would love to work as hard as you do!"

Although Li's mother said she was tired, she was actually very happy! Her daughter was doing well, and her son was now successful. She could say that she had no more worries in her life!

She rolled her eyes at Li Yunyan, then immediately put on a smile for the two wet nurses. "Grandma's little grandson is here! Come and let Grandma hold him!"

Two wet nurses stepped forward and placed the two swaddled babies in Li's hands, one on each side.

Holding her soft, cuddly grandson, Li's mother couldn't stop smiling, feeling that these past few days had been as beautiful as a dream!

She looked the two children over carefully, admiring them, and said to Li Yunyan, "Xue'er looks exactly like you when you were little!"

After looking at Xue'er, she looked at Feng'er and laughed again: "Feng'er and her husband look exactly alike!"

He Lancheng smiled and echoed, "That's what Grandmother said too!"

"Mother, when will Yun Gui return?" Li Yunyan asked.

“He’ll come back next year!” Mother Li said. “Yun Gui sent a letter saying that there are many scholars there, and it would be convenient for them to exchange knowledge. So let’s go to the capital together with them, and we can come home after the imperial examination next spring!”

"How is his health? And can those students be trusted?"

"Thanks to the pills you gave me!" Mother Li said with a smile, "Yun Gui said he was completely exhausted after finishing his exams! After taking one of the pills you gave me, he immediately felt much better! In addition, Su Zhan also passed the martial arts exam, and he will be safe going to the capital with Yun Gui!"

"That's good!"

At this moment, Li's father finally finished dealing with the neighbors and came in. He Lancheng went up to him and bowed again, "Your son-in-law greets your father-in-law!"

Father Li was in a good mood today and no longer found fault with his son-in-law. He patted him on the shoulder, then came over and picked up his little grandson, happily playing with him.

He Lancheng felt a sense of warmth towards his father-in-law, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. He walked over to him and said with a smile, "Father-in-law, please leave the arrangements for hosting the neighborhood banquet tonight to your son-in-law!"

After thinking for a moment, Mr. Li realized that he was the only man in his family and would be quite busy at night, so he agreed. "Very well! A son-in-law is like half a son, so I'll leave this matter to you! But remember not to be extravagant, lest anyone find fault with you!"

"I understand!"

He Lancheng, being a shrewd and resourceful man, immediately went out and arranged for people to clear out the restaurant owned by the He Lan family on this street, and to host a banquet for the neighbors that evening.

Only then did Li Yunyan realize that the "Xiangmanlou" near her home was actually owned by the Helan family!

"Xiangmanlou" is the best restaurant near her home. She and Li Yungui had eaten here a few times before. The food was delicious, but the price was a bit expensive, so they couldn't come here often.

He Lancheng was very generous, serving up delicious food and wine in generous portions! Every guest was full of praise! He didn't take any credit for it, saying that it was all arranged by his father-in-law, and he was just doing what his father-in-law told him to do.

The crowd then showered Li's father with flattery.

Mr. Li was flattered and became increasingly pleased with his son-in-law! He then dragged him around to offer toasts.

After the banquet ended, it was already evening.

Li Yunyan and He Lancheng stayed at the Li family's house again, and the two wet nurses took the children and stayed in Li Yungui's room.

Upon entering Li Yunyan's boudoir, He Lancheng was extremely excited, but he couldn't show that it was his first time entering, so he suppressed his excitement.

When they went to sleep, Li Yunyan thought they had reached an understanding that they wouldn't make any noise at home, so she let him hug and kiss her.

But he went further and further, and by the time Li Yunyan realized what was happening, it was too late to stop him.

Fortunately, he knew when to stop, and with her tearful, accusing eyes, he held her and gently comforted her.

"Yanyan, don't look at me like that, I can't help myself."

Li Yunyan gritted her teeth in anger. Was this supposed to be coaxing?

This is clearly intimidation!