“These were all brought back from the border by my eldest uncle; you can’t buy them in Bianjing.”

Lin Chang'an kept saying that he hadn't noticed Yao Qianshu's dark expression at all.

Yao Qianshu was initially quite pleased to hear that the product was a local specialty brought back from the border.

When I saw what was in the basket, I was almost furious.

Okay, okay.

Now they're even cheating him on snacks!!

He then pointed to the basket and said, "Lin Chang'an, is this what you mean by 'more'?"

Lin Chang'an looked at it suspiciously for a moment, then leaned closer to take a look: "There are a lot, my hands were red when I picked them up..."

"ah……"

Where did the things inside go?

“My mother gave me a basket of them.”

"How come there's only one plate of osmanthus cake left?"

"And there's peanut brittle, dragon beard candy, jujube paste cake, and candied winter melon strips..."

Lin Chang'an cried out twice.

As if remembering something, Lin Chang'an turned around and glanced at Lin Wanwan a few times.

The little guy is having a great time playing with Yao Chuxue.

Lin Chang'an approached Lin Wanwan, preparing to ask her something.

But then they discovered...

Lin Wanwan's small mouth was upturned, with peanut brittle crumbs still stuck to her lips.

"Little sister, did you steal some of the peanut brittle from the basket?"

Lin Wanwan's smile froze, and she shrank back into Yao Chuxue's arms guiltily.

Tianfeng also shrank back.

No~

No~

Lin Wanwan kept shaking her head in denial.

Yao Chuxue's heart melted at the sight of her adorable appearance.

"Chang'an, your little sister is too young to eat."

"Perhaps you took the wrong basket when you went out."

"They're all just snacks anyway, and we have plenty at home."

"Don't scare her."

As she spoke, she said to her personal maid, "Jadeite, go and get some of the snacks I brought from my maternal grandparents' house a few days ago."

Jade curtsied and said, "Yes, Miss."

Yao Qianshu was heartbroken.

"Sister, those were brought by General Ye from the border. How can they be the same?"

"I'm just missing that one bite."

Lin Chang'an felt guilty.

My sister not only secretly ate, but she also didn't wipe her mouth clean.

He lost all face.

How did she manage to sneak a bite right under his nose?

"Um, money tree, I might have just taken the wrong one."

"I'll bring you some next time, okay?"

Yao Qianshu cried himself to death.

Today was truly an unlucky day for going out.

It's also bad luck to meet people like this!

He'll go pray to the gods tomorrow to see if he's offended them in any way.

Han Nianyu smiled and said, "Chang'an, it's alright. This kid has eaten quite a few snacks already, don't spoil him!"

General Yao was full of the will to survive.

"Yes, yes, don't spoil him!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Yao Qianshu led Lin Chang'an and Lin Wanwan to his courtyard.

She walked along, munching on the last remaining osmanthus cake.

"That's not loyal at all!"

"You only brought a plate of osmanthus cake?"

"Lin Chang'an, if you bring too few next time, I'm not going to talk to you anymore."

Yao Qianshu kept muttering to himself the whole way, while Lin Wanwan felt guilty because Lin Chang'an had been watching her the entire time.

"Don't worry, it won't happen again next time."

"snort!"

Yao Qianshu snorted coldly.

Remembering the purpose of his visit, Lin Chang'an walked into the courtyard and lowered his voice, saying:

"Money Tree, shall we go to the mass grave?"

"What are we going there for?" Yao Qianshu said discontentedly. "That place is gloomy; we might not come back if we go."

"Besides, I've heard that there are evil spirits in that dry well, so I'm not going there."

Yao Qianshu glanced at him irritably and said nonchalantly.

But seeing that Lin Chang'an seemed somewhat disappointed, he felt a pang of guilt.

"Then tell me, what are you going there for?"

Lin Chang'an muttered to himself.

He wouldn't have gone if he hadn't overheard his sister's thoughts.

Watching the little guy sitting in the chair, swinging his little feet, warmed my heart.

“A few days ago, I saw my father secretly go there to worship. I wanted to see if my father had done something bad behind my mother’s back.”

"As you know, my father secretly kept a mistress and deceived my mother terribly."

Lin Chang'an said pitifully, and Yao Qianshu, seeing his pathetic appearance, jumped off the chair.

"Oh, you're quite pitiful, not even as good as an adopted son."

"If you ask me, we should kick that adopted son out."

"Alright, I'll go with you."

Yao Qianshu tidied up and then took Lin Chang'an to find his parents.

Han Nianyu was having tea with General Yao when he saw the three of them appear and invited them over.

"Here, have some tea."

“Mother, things have come to an end. Lin Chang’an is going back. I’ll see him off.”

When General Yao heard how considerate he was, his smile stretched from ear to ear.

It seems all those years of hard work paid off.

There is hope for the Yao family.

"Go ahead, and come back soon."

"Yes, Father."

After bidding farewell to the group, Lin Chang'an followed Yao Qianshu out of the Yao residence.

The group, feeling guilty for their actions, hid and fled, eventually escaping the Yao residence.

"Ah, this feels so good."

"The outside world suits me better."

Yao Qianshu opened his arms to welcome the warm sun overhead.

Lin Wanwan grinned.

"whee……"

"Play~"

"Play~"

Lin Chang'an hugged her, tapped her forehead with a vengeful gesture, and wondered what to do about all the snacks she had eaten.

If his mother finds out, he'll be in deep trouble.

Little did they know, they had all hidden themselves away.

hey-hey.

The group quickly headed towards the mass grave.

In August, the sun blazes down.

The mass grave, however, exuded an eerie atmosphere.

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