However, Yang Ji later had bad luck. While hunting in the mountains, he accidentally fell into another hunter's trap, and his leg ailment worsened from then on.

Despite his family's advice, he insisted on going up the mountain. Although everyone knew he was unhappy about this arrangement by fate, they were still worried about his health.

"No need, I'm not that old yet."

As Yang Ji spoke, he leaned on his cane and limped forward.

Guo rushed to help him up, then glanced back at Yang, her eyes filled with helplessness.

Yang sighed as well, and Shen Laosan had no choice but to pick up the things on the ground again, and the two of them went home together.

Yang Ji walked very fast ahead, if you ignored his limping right leg and Guo Shi who was supporting him.

After walking for about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, we finally saw a small courtyard with wisps of smoke curling up above. The courtyard was clean and tidy, and there were no chickens or ducks kept there.

Hearing the commotion in the courtyard, an elderly woman with a full head of silver hair came out of the house. Although her eyes were cloudy, they still shone with a gentle and loving gaze.

Wow!

This place has such an atmosphere, you'd think it was a palace if you didn't know better!

Although it was the same coarse linen clothing, it always gave Lili a feeling of being in a bustling city.

No, this family doesn't seem ordinary at all.

"Great-grandmother!" Shen Jialuo was the first to rush forward and happily hug the old woman.

"Luo'er." When Madam Yang saw her grandson, she was overjoyed, and then looked up to find her granddaughter.

"grandmother!"

Mrs. Yang was so happy that she almost shed tears. Mrs. Yang and Mr. Yang were both nearing seventy, and it was as if they would see each other less often. How could she not be excited to see her grandmother still healthy?

The grandmother and granddaughter snuggled together for a while, and then the old lady asked about Lili in Yang's arms, "Is this Lili?"

Before Yang could speak, Lili immediately called out, "Greetings, Great-Grandmother!"

Old Madam Yang silently observed the child. After hearing about the child's background, she felt sorry for her. Knowing that the Shen family had adopted her, she felt even more that the Shen family was kind-hearted.

With Wan Niang's husband's family like this, she felt at ease.

Madam Yang laughed heartily: "You little dumpling, since you call me Great-Grandmother, Great-Grandmother should at least show some appreciation."

Madam Yang took out a pair of earrings and handed them to Madam Yang: "When the child is older and has his ears pierced, he will definitely look good wearing them."

Madam Yang did not refuse, but smiled and said, "Then Wan Niang will thank you on behalf of Li Bao."

Madam Yang smiled and patted her hand. Behind her, Madam Guo and Yang Ji helped Shen Laosan put his things away.

"Son-in-law, why did you bring so much stuff? This fish and meat must have cost a lot of money! Aren't you going to take an exam soon? Why are you wasting money like this!"

As Guo took stock of these items, he thought that just that piece of meat must have cost a lot of money!

Especially these days, it's even harder to get meat. How did you buy so much all at once?

Madam Yang's eyes swept over the items, and she smiled, "Grandmother, these are all gifts from Sanlang to you!"

Yang pulled Guo aside, telling Shen Laosan and Yang Ji to get busy, and urged her mother and grandmother to go inside: "Where is Grandfather?"

Once inside the house, Lili finally saw the mysterious Mr. Yang.

"grandfather!"

The old man sat there with an aura so powerful that it was impossible to ignore him.

He was tall and upright, and although his hair was completely white, it was neatly combed.

His eyebrows were slightly raised, revealing an imposing aura that commanded respect without anger.

His eyes were bright and piercing, deep and sharp, as if they could see through everything.

The marks that time has left on his face seem to have become his medals.

This is the aura of someone in a superior position!

Previously, Lili could only guess from a few words that this mysterious great-grandfather was extraordinary. Now that she has met him in person, Lili can be certain at a glance that this great-grandfather is definitely not an ordinary person!

This explains why everyone from Madam Yang to her mother possessed an outstanding temperament.

The root of the problem lies here!

What puzzled Lili was that, according to her mother, her mother should have grown up here, or even been born here.

In other words, my great-grandfather had already arrived here more than 20 years ago.

What makes a person in a position of power willing to remain in this position for decades, going from a life of luxury to one of coarse clothes?

And my grandfather's leg ailment...

Lili frowned, lost in thought, and didn't even notice that the old man's gaze had already fallen on her.

Yang Sizong's eyes unconsciously held a hint of inquiry.

Although I have been living in seclusion for many years, I still find myself thinking more about people who have new contact with my family.

The little dumpling looked tiny, but when it noticed him looking over, it smiled at him.

"Greetings, Emperor Taizu! My name is Lili!"

Unlike his mother, Yang Sizong did not love children and had a generally indifferent view of them.

He prefers quiet and finds children noisy and disruptive.

When Shen Jialuo was two or three years old, he was always jumping around. If Shen Jialuo weren't his granddaughter's son, he would have kicked him out long ago.

Yang Sizong nodded and replied calmly, "Hmm."

Lili was completely taken aback by his demeanor. Wow, he really is a big shot!

Madam Yang was used to this. She first placed Lili on a stool, then helped Old Madam Yang to the table. Afterward, she instructed the two children to keep the two elders company while she went to the kitchen to help serve the dishes.

Shen Jialu carefully helped Lili put her handkerchief in front of her chest. When Madam Yang saw this, she was somewhat gratified, but at the same time, she became a little curious about Lili.

According to the timeline, Lili has only been in the Shen family for a little over half a month, but from Shen Laosan to Shen Jialuo, it seems that everyone has taken Lili to heart.

Madam Yang glanced at her husband beside her and saw that his indifferent gaze was also fixed on the little girl, so she knew that he wanted to know more.

It wasn't for any other reason than that Old Master Yang had led the few remaining members of the Yang family all the way back to Nanlin County, and since then he had become more cautious.

Madam Yang smiled and asked in the manner an elder would normally greet a younger person, "How old is Lili this year?"

Lili had just finished tidying up the handkerchief that Shen Jialuo had laid out when she heard this, and obediently replied, "Lili is two years old. Her birthday is the day Mother found Lili."

She's got a knack for winning over the elderly!

The first step is to be an honest and obedient child.

The second step is to play the victim in an optimistic and uplifting way.

The third step is to showcase your charm!

As expected, Madam Yang was taken aback, clearly not expecting Lili to bring up this matter on her own initiative.

“Great-grandmother, don’t let my little sister’s current cuteness fool you. She was so skinny at first! She barely had any meat on her bones!” Shen Jialuo said, puffing out her chest proudly. “But I made sure she ate more every day. Isn’t she much plumper now?”

After thinking for a moment, Madam Yang looked at Lili again.

Now... it's not that round.