Despite his calm demeanor, Sang Shijing was actually quite nervous inside.
He knew that his current behavior was somewhat inappropriate and was afraid that he might offend her and cause her to feel disgusted.
His gaze was fixed on Li Yunyan's face, and his hand, which was clasped in hers, trembled slightly.
He saw her lower her head shyly, her cheeks flushed.
But he did not pull his hand away.
A smile suddenly spread across his face. He gazed at her with delight, his eyes sparkling, and asked in a hoarse voice, "Yunyan, would you...?"
"Yan'er!"
A flurry of footsteps could be heard outside the courtyard, sounding somewhat hurried.
Li Yunyan quickly withdrew her hand, afraid that Sang Shijing would fall without her support, and then raised her hand to lightly support his arm.
A large group of people suddenly poured into the courtyard.
Li's father, Li Zewen, Li's mother, Lu Shuhua, along with the three sons and two daughters-in-law of the Li family, all came!
"Yan'er!"
Lu Shuhua, her face already streaked with tears, rushed over and embraced Li Yunyan.
"Yan'er! My daughter! You've suffered so much!"
Li Congzhong squeezed through the crowd, raised his hand and ruffled her hair, "Little sister! I knew I liked you so much! Turns out you're my own sister! Call me 'Third Brother' and let me hear it!"
Li Yunyan was still being held in Lu Shuhua's arms when Li Congzhong ruffled her hair, leaving her unsure of what expression to make.
Her bewildered expression looked incredibly cute! Li Congzhong moved his hand down and pinched her cheek again.
Li Congyou slapped her away, saying, "Don't scare the little sister!"
"Little sister, I'm your second brother!"
Li Congzuo also cupped his hands in greeting to her, saying, "Little sister, I am your elder brother!"
Li and Zhang walked over together and gently called out to Li Yunyan, "Little sister, we are your sisters-in-law!"
Li Zewen looked at her with red eyes, "Yan'er, it's your father! You've suffered so much all these years!"
Li Yunyan already knew what had happened from Sang Shijing, so she could no longer pretend to be ignorant.
Her eyes welled up with tears, and she looked incredulous and hesitant.
Jiang's eyes stung with tears; she never imagined that Yan'er was actually the Li family's biological daughter! This was utterly absurd!
And her own son! Jiang walked up to him with satisfaction, looking him up and down, "Jing'er, you can come downstairs now?"
"It's all thanks to Yunyan!"
Sang Shijing bowed to the Li family members, then looked at Madam Jiang, "Mother, the courtyard is not the place to talk. Please go to the main hall to discuss this!"
"Alright! Let's go to the main hall to talk!"
Li Yunyan was finally freed from Lu Shuhua's embrace, but Lu Shuhua held her hand tightly, showing an overflowing maternal love.
Li Yunyan had no choice but to obediently let her lead him, and turned to Sang Shijing to instruct, "Young Master, if you feel unwell, please tell me! Dongyan, please take good care of the Young Master!"
Dong Yan was already used to being ordered around by Li Yunyan, so he subconsciously did as she said, walking to Sang Shijing's side and following her step by step.
Inside the main hall.
After a brief introduction of relatives, Li Zewen and Lu Shuhua proposed that Li Yunyan move back to the Li family mansion, be registered in the family genealogy, and be formally recognized as a member of the clan on an auspicious day.
Going back is definitely out of the question!
But not now!
Li Yunyan always remembered that her first task was to have a child!
Her relationship with Sang Shijing is still in its early stages and they need more time to spend together and solidify their feelings.
Jiang and Sang Shijing were reluctant to let her go back like this, and looked at her anxiously, waiting for her answer.
Li Yunyan bit her lip, looking extremely conflicted. After a moment, she made her decision and softly said:
“Mother, I promised Madam Jiang and Young Master Shi Jing that I would cure his illness. I cannot give up halfway now, so please give me more time.”
Lu Shuhua didn't want to be separated from her for even a moment, and said without hesitation, "Yan'er, you can come over during the day after you return to the Li residence to treat Shi Jing's illness!"
“It’s not convenient in terms of timing!” Li Yunyan shook her head. “Mother, Young Master Shi Jing needs to receive acupuncture twice a day, and there are some areas that require special attention. I’m really a little worried about him.”
Hearing her say that she was worried about him, Sang Shijing's eyes lit up with delight.
“Besides,” Li Yunyan hesitated, then said softly, “the Fourth Miss doesn’t like me. If I suddenly go back, it might upset her. She… is still my adoptive parents’ child, and I don’t want her to be unhappy because of me!”
Li Mingzhu had been raised by the Li family for sixteen years, and everyone still had feelings for her. Li Yunyan wanted to make everyone in the Li family increasingly disappointed in Li Mingzhu, and for their love for her to gradually dissipate until it was completely gone.
Hearing her mention it, the Li family members all felt a headache coming on.
Li Mingzhu has always been rather spoiled! In the past, they always indulged her because she was the youngest.
But lately, she's become increasingly unreasonable!
Previously, because of the birthday banquet incident, Lu Shuhua punished her by making her kneel in the ancestral hall. However, less than a day later, she actually had her maid complain to the old lady!
The old lady always doted on Li Mingzhu without limits. Not only did she immediately pardon her punishment, but she also called everyone over and gave them a severe scolding!
The old lady already knows about Li Yunyan's matter, but none of them are willing to talk to Li Mingzhu about it!
I used to tolerate her little quirks because she was family!
But now that Li Yunyan has appeared, compared to her gentle and quiet nature, Li Mingzhu suddenly seems inferior in every way, and he has lost patience with her.
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