This small courtyard is not large, with only one entrance and one exit.
However, the interior was very tidy and clean, and there were flowers and plants in the corner of the yard, which made people feel peaceful.
He Lanyi's eyes softened. Was this where she grew up?
Shuquan and Qingyin brought in all the gifts for their return visit, making the already small courtyard feel even smaller.
Mother Li smiled and said, "You all come in and sit down first. I'll tidy up your things!"
"Mother! Let me help you!"
Li Yunyan liked this mother and wanted to get closer to her.
"There's no need for you!" Mother Li pushed Li Yunyan to He Lanyi's side. "You two go in and sit down! Yun Gui and I will be done in a little while!"
"Yes, sister! You and brother-in-law should go inside quickly!"
"Oh well!"
Li Yunyan looked up and smiled at He Lanyi, afraid that he would give her a cold look later.
Her smile, tinged with a subtle attempt to please, left He Lanyi feeling quite uncomfortable.
He had been too cold to her before, and I'm afraid he hurt her feelings.
He took her hand as if by some strange impulse and said gently, "Yunyan, let's go inside!"
Li Yunyan was a little flattered, she didn't expect him to give her so much face!
She pondered to herself that this person might be the passive type; she had to be direct with him if she wanted something from him. If she was too subtle, he might not know what she needed.
A glimmer of hope rose within her, and she felt as if she had gained the confidence to win him over.
But she didn't know when his hidden illness would be cured. If it had to wait a year, she would have no choice but to find someone else.
Having made up her mind, Li Yunyan changed her approach and gave him a touched smile.
He Lanyi didn't miss the fleeting glimmer of tears in her eyes, and unconsciously gripped her hand even tighter.
Li's father was an upright and conservative man who was not good at speaking. He Lanyi was also not a talkative person. After a round of greetings and pleasantries, the main room was quiet, with only the sound of Li Yunyan drinking tea and eating snacks.
Mother Li and Li Yungui entered shortly afterward.
Li Yungui was a lively person and took the lead in lightening the mood. So, Li's mother pulled Li Yunyan back to her room before she got married.
Looking at her daughter, Li's mother finally couldn't hold back her tears and hugged her for a long time.
Li Yunyan quietly felt the warmth of her mother's embrace, her eyes welling up with tears.
"Yan'er, how good is the Helan family to you?"
"Everything is fine! The old lady is very kind, Mother, don't worry!"
Mother Li cupped her face in her hands and examined her carefully. "Have you been wronged?"
Li Yunyan's tears streamed down her face. The original owner of this body had been wronged, but she was alright!
"No, Mother, I'm doing very well at the Helan family's house!"
"That's good!" Mother Li wiped away her tears. "When the Helan family came to propose marriage, we didn't want to agree. After all, their standards were so high, and your father and I were worried that you would suffer after you married into their family."
She took a breath and smiled. "But later, Young Master Helan came to our door in person to talk to your father in detail and swore that he would treat you well! That's why we agreed."
"He Lancheng?" Li Yunyan asked, somewhat puzzled. "Mother, do you mean He Lancheng already knew me before?"
"Yes! He told your father that he fell in love with you at first sight and was determined to marry no one but you!"
After saying that, Mother Li was very proud and hugged her, shaking her again and again, "Our Yan'er is so good, if those young men see her, they will definitely fall for you!"
Seeing that Li Yunyan was still in a daze, her mother pinched her nose. "After seeing how Cheng treated you just now, I can finally put my mind at ease!"
But this isn't right!
The way He Lancheng looked at her on their first night together was as if he were looking at a stranger.
Could it be that she saw it wrong?
However, she has already married him, so none of that matters now. What matters is getting pregnant as soon as possible.
With such a wonderful family background, she doesn't want to die so young!
Seeing that she was lost in thought, Li's mother smiled indulgently and pinched her nose to bring her back to her senses.
Li Yunyan stared at her with her large, clear eyes, and then heard her mother ask in a low voice, "When he's in the room, is he still considerate towards you?"
After asking the question, Li's mother's ears turned red. She wasn't usually shameless, but as a mother, she felt she had to care about her daughter's affairs.
Li Yunyan blushed deeply. Having been married several times, this was the first time she had been asked such a question by someone who was her mother.
She lowered her head and nodded haphazardly, saying, "Mmm."
Despite her shyness, Li's mother gently admonished, "A man is full of vigor and vitality, so he must not... be greedy. You must take care of your own body!"
Li Yunyan couldn't listen anymore, so she buried her face in her arms and said coquettishly, "Mother! Please stop talking!"
"Alright! Mother won't say anymore!"
Li's mother held her and whispered to her for a while, then they heard Qingyin calling them to eat.
The meal consisted of a simple six-dish and one-soup meal, which was specially prepared because Li Yunyan was returning to her parents' home. Normally, they would eat three or four dishes.
Li Yunyan observed the faces of her family members and could tell that they were all in good health. However, under the guise of serving them soup, she added a tonic pill to each of them.
As for He Lanyi, forget it! After all, he's still taking medicine. She'll see how things go after his hidden ailment is cured!
I'll secretly find an opportunity to check his pulse later!
The Li family doesn't have the rule of not speaking while eating or sleeping. The family chats happily and occasionally passes food to each other.
He Lanyi's bowl was piled high with food that everyone had put on his plate. He buried his head in his food, listening to their conversation.
"Oh? My little brother is leaving the field next year?"
"Yes! Yun Gui's teacher said that he now has enough knowledge and can take the exam next year. Even if he doesn't pass, it won't matter; gaining experience is still good!"
"That's good!" Li Yunyan nodded. "If there's anything that needs to be prepared, I'll take care of it for Yun Gui!"
Helan Yi also spoke up, "The Helan family has a dedicated caravan that can escort Yun Gui on his academic journey, ensuring his safety throughout the trip."
"We appreciate your kindness!" said Mother Li. "I prepared everything Yun Gui needed a long time ago! And he'll have someone accompany him on the journey!"
"Who is it?" Li Yunyan asked casually.
Li Yungui exclaimed excitedly, "It's Brother Su Zhan! He's also going to take the martial arts exam, saying he wants to become the top martial arts champion!"
After saying that, he chuckled and added, "I also want to pass the imperial examination and become the top scholar!"
Mother Li smacked him on the head with her chopsticks, saying, "Becoming the top scholar isn't so easy! You have no sense of propriety when it comes to your words. If others hear you, they'll laugh at you!"
Li Yungui scratched his head, not annoyed at all. "Mom! I was just saying! What if I pass the exam!"
Upon hearing Su Zhan's name, Li Yunyan blurted it out.
"Brother Zhan?"
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