Shen Que acted decisively.

The next day, Li Yunyan heard that Shen Fengxian and Li Mingshan had both died suddenly in Shen Fengxian's study.

They died disheveled.

The way he died was too gruesome to look at.

Cause of death: According to the doctor's examination, the two had taken a large amount of aphrodisiac drugs, which caused blood to rush to their head and they died suddenly.

Such a shocking scandal was witnessed by Shen's mother, who was so enraged by the scene that she fainted.

Upon examination, the doctor discovered that the patient had suffered a stroke!

......

In the courtyard shrouded in mist.

Li Yunyan pinched Chen Que's ear, "Why are you so impulsive? Your elder brother is dead, shouldn't you be observing mourning? Don't you want to give up your career?"

Shen Que didn't take it to heart, tilting his head so that she could twist it more easily.

In a calm and unhurried tone, he said, "It's just a period of mourning, not a time of extended mourning. It's nothing serious!"

"Easy for you to say!"

Li Yunyan slapped him, "That still means you can't go out!"

He looked calm and said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. It's just that we can't go out. There are many things we can do at home!"

"Besides!" Shen Que laughed, "You can't get married during the mourning period, so my sister-in-law can have some peace and quiet for a while! I can also stay by your side and be there for you during childbirth!"

This is his obsession.

The last time Li Yunyan gave birth, he couldn't be by her side; he could only anxiously wait outside the courtyard. He was almost going crazy with worry!

This time, he was determined to protect her no matter what!

He actually thought of so much!

Li Yunyan understood what he meant, and she could no longer hold a grudge. She could only pinch his ears and say angrily, "You think you're all grown up now? Do you think I can't control you anymore?"

Shen Que lowered his head and gently kissed her lips, his eyes clear as a spring. "Sister, don't be angry! I'll listen to you from now on!"

"Hmph!" Li Yunyan turned her head away. He always uses this trick!

But she always manages to get pregnant! It's so frustrating!

He reached out and turned her face towards him, and the next instant, his burning lips landed on hers.

*

After Old Madam Shen suffered a stroke, Jin'er and Yu'er had no one to take care of them, so they naturally moved back to Liuyan Courtyard and returned to Li Yunyan's side.

The two children are almost one year old now, and they are at the chubby and adorable age!

Liuyan Courtyard now has a large number of maids and servants, all of whom are trustworthy people arranged by Shen Que, serving Li Yunyan like an empress dowager!

Dongyun was in charge of managing all the maids and servants. Her personality became more and more stable, and she was beginning to show the demeanor of a stewardess.

She kept it a complete secret that Shen Que was spending every day in Liuyan Courtyard!

She always felt that the second young master was better than the eldest young master! She even once fantasized that if her son-in-law were the second young master, that would be wonderful!

Now that the second young master has gained wealth and status, he still hasn't forgotten his mistress; this is a sign of gratitude!

As for this method of repaying kindness...

It's written in the storybooks! A life-saving grace should be repaid with one's body!

cough!

This is normal!

*

Two chubby little figures crawled on the carpeted floor.

Their eyes were bright and lively, like stars, round and clear, like black grapes, looking at their parents in front of them, and they let out clear and melodious laughter.

Li Yunyan held a rattle drum in her hand, her voice soft and gentle, "Jin'er, Yu'er, come to your mother quickly!"

"Ah! Ah!"

Jin'er grinned, and glistening saliva dripped from her mouth.

"ah!"

Yu'er's little hands rested on the plush blanket, her chubby little hands forming several dimples. She moved her hands and feet quickly, crawling towards her mother.

Shen Que also held a brightly colored terracotta ball, shaking it to make a sound and attract the child's attention.

"Jin'er, Yu'er, come to Daddy!"

"ah!"

Jin'er's attention was immediately drawn to her father, and she wobbled as she crawled toward him.

Li Yunyan patted him on the shoulder, "Don't let them shout! What if someone hears them?"

"It's alright."

Chen Que's expression remained calm and composed. "Even if someone hears us, it doesn't matter. I will make sure that the children can call me Dad openly from now on!"

"That's a matter for the future. What if someone overhears us before then..."

"Yanyan." He looked at her, his eyes resolute. "Trust me! I will protect you both! I won't let you and the child suffer the slightest injustice!"

Shen Que always appeared obedient in front of Li Yunyan, rarely showing such a powerful side.

Upon first seeing his expression, Li Yunyan found it particularly captivating, making her unconsciously want to believe him.

She nodded. "Okay then, I believe you!"

Shen Que kissed her, "Sister is so good!"

Li Yunyan's eyes widened, and she twisted his ear, "How dare you talk like that? Have you gone too far?!"

Shen Que chuckled softly as she begged for mercy, "Sister, spare my life!"

"Hmph! No manners!" Li Yunyan started tickling him.

She knew best where Shen Que was ticklish, so she put her hand under his armpit and tickled him until his ears turned bright red with laughter.

"It itches! Sister, have mercy!"

He laughed, but didn't dare to dodge, so he could only hold Li Yunyan's hand to prevent her from scratching him.

The two started playing around and had already forgotten that they had just been teasing the child.

Until Yu'er crawled up to them, staring at them with her big, clear black and white eyes, she kept yelling "Ah! Ah!"

Li Yunyan then nudged Chen Que and helped Yu'er stand up.

"Our Yu'er is so great! She climbs faster than her brother! Come here and let Mommy give her a kiss!"

"Ah!" Yu'er grinned, revealing four tender front teeth.

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