Li Yunyan longed for this kind of family of origin; it was the little happiness she had always wanted.
At least there's one good thing!
Li Yunyan slightly curled the corners of her lips. If He Lancheng was really unbearable for her, then she would pack up and go back to her parents' home!
Qingyin returned shortly afterward carrying a food box.
Although Helan Cheng disliked her as his wife, everyone in the mansion still respected her as the young mistress. As soon as Qingyin went out to ask for directions, a servant immediately pointed her in the right direction.
Qingyin went to the kitchen, saying she was going to prepare food for the young mistress. The kitchen staff immediately got busy and quickly prepared the food for her.
As the dishes were laid out, Li Yunyan noticed that they were all her favorite foods, so she picked up her chopsticks and started eating.
Seeing that her mistress was enjoying her meal, Qingyin stood aside and chatted with her to keep her entertained.
"Miss, I just passed by the house next door, and it was brightly lit with lots of people inside!"
"Oh?" Li Yunyan put down her chopsticks and gestured for her to sit down. "Who are they? What are they doing?"
Qingyin sat down in the chair next to Li Yunyan. Remembering her identity, she barely touched the edge of the chair.
She covered her mouth and whispered, "I looked inside and saw several doctors. I wonder who they were trying to save. I also saw the young master standing inside, not moving at all. It was quite frightening!"
Li Yunyan understood. Could it be that He Lanyi was injured just today?
If that's the case, it's only natural that Helan Cheng isn't in the mood to consummate the marriage with her today.
She felt a little forgiving towards him and decided to see how he behaved in the future.
"I know, you must be tired today. Go to bed!"
"But what about the young master..." Qingyin was a little worried about her young mistress. She had seen the young master walk out with a cold face.
Although there are reasons for this, today is, after all, the young lady's and her husband's wedding day. The young lady must be very sad that her husband is just ignoring her like this.
She looked at Li Yunyan with concern, wanting to comfort her, but afraid that bringing it up would make her mistress even more upset.
Li Yunyan smiled gently and said, "Go ahead! I'm fine. Is your young lady such an unreasonable person?"
That's true!
Qingyin smiled too; her young lady was the best person in the entire Yong'an City!
"Then, Miss, I'll be going now! I don't live far away. If you need anything, just call me when you get to the door, and I'll hear you!"
"Okay, I understand!"
After Qingyin left, Li Yunyan finished her meal, went behind the screen to wash and bathe, changed into a comfortable undergarment, and then lay down.
Since they wouldn't consummate their marriage anyway, she didn't need to wait for Helan Cheng to return!
*
The next room.
He Lanyi stood with his hands behind his back, dressed in a bright red wedding robe.
He stared intently at Helan Cheng lying on the bed, his mind churning with thoughts.
Today is Helan Cheng's wedding day. He wrote to him several months in advance, asking him to return to Yong'an City to attend his wedding.
Helan Yi felt no homesickness for Yong'an City, and he had no intention of returning to the Helan Manor.
But ironically, this younger brother was the only thing he couldn't let go of. They were twins born of the same mother, and they looked exactly alike from a young age. If they pretended to be each other, even their mother couldn't tell them apart.
The two brothers were very close, inseparable since childhood, until that incident happened...
Getting married is a major event in one's life. Even if He Lanyi was unwilling, he still had to go through with it because of his younger brother's wedding.
But when he returned and saw Helan Cheng already dressed in his wedding attire, his expression was already quite unpleasant.
"Brother!" He Lancheng clutched his chest and cried out in anguish.
"What happened?"
He Lancheng gasped for breath and said with difficulty, "I may have been poisoned. The poison is taking effect very quickly, and I'm afraid I won't be able to attend the wedding."
He was silent for a moment before speaking, "I beg you, brother, to help me with the wedding ceremony with Yanyan and manage the family affairs. Once the poison in my body is cured, we can switch back!"
"Nonsense!" Helan Yi immediately stepped forward to support him. "Forget about the wedding! I'll call a doctor right away!"
"Brother!" Helan Cheng grabbed him, his eyes full of pleading. "Yanyan is gentle and weak; she can't bear this blow. Please, brother, comfort her for me until I wake up..."
Before he could finish speaking, Helan Cheng spat out a mouthful of black blood and fainted.
Just then, someone knocked on the door. "Young master, the auspicious time has arrived!"
It was Shuquan, Helan Cheng's servant.
He Lanyi clenched his fists tightly, his mind in turmoil.
Time is of the essence; a doctor must be called immediately for Helan Cheng's poisoning, but his wedding...
He made a quick decision, immediately swapped clothes with Helan Cheng, and opened the door.
"My brother has been poisoned! Go and call a doctor right away!"
Although Shuquan disliked the eldest son, he had no choice but to believe in him unconditionally and have been investigating the truth of the matter for years.
"Young master, what about your wedding?"
"I'll go myself. You go and call a doctor! Call several doctors, you must save him!"
"Yes, young master!"
Helan Yi lowered his eyes, gathering his thoughts.
He was furious as he watched the black blood flowing from Helan Cheng's mouth and saw the doctors all helpless.
Who poisoned them?!
Why do you want to kill Helan Cheng?!
He will definitely get to the bottom of this!
Just then, a greeting came from outside the door; it was Old Madam Helan.
He Lanyi put away his cold expression, his face softening instantly, and bowed respectfully, "Grandson greets Grandmother."
The old lady was completely unaware that the grandson in front of her had been replaced. She glanced at the person on the bed and said, "Cheng'er, today is your wedding day. How can you leave your bride alone?"
She was unmoved by Helan Yi, who was bleeding profusely on the bed. "He's just a wicked child! There are doctors here, you don't need to stay here."
He Lanyi's hands, which were behind his back, suddenly clenched, his tone filled with resentment, "He is, after all, a member of the He Lan family!"
"He doesn't deserve it!" The old lady, who had been a devout Buddhist for many years, showed no mercy on her face at this moment. She said fiercely, "A wicked beast who murdered his father, mother, brothers, and sisters is no longer a member of the Helan family!"
"grandmother!"
"Stop talking!"
The old lady turned around, a glint of tears in her eyes. "Cheng'er, you are the only one left in the Helan family. It is of utmost importance for you and Yan'er to produce offspring for the family as soon as possible. This wretched beast, the Helan family is already more than generous in its willingness to save him."
After she finished speaking, she raised her aged hand and placed it on his shoulder, saying earnestly, "Cheng'er, the foundation passed down by the ancestors of the Helan family cannot be ruined in your hands. You should be able to distinguish between what is important and what is not!"
“If you can’t tell what’s important, then don’t blame your grandmother for being ruthless. I’ll have no choice but to have this wretch thrown out of the Helan Manor.”
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