As the group walked inside, Lin Chang'an and Ye Yuqi had already run off to the courtyard to play house.
"You didn't know?" Ye Zhennan asked in surprise. "Last time, Yuqi stayed at your place for a while. The next day, when they were parading through the streets, Yuqi praised the Emperor and was specially mentioned by the Emperor. The Emperor even said that when the Imperial Academy recruits students, he can go directly in."
"Oh right, I remember that Eunuch Wang also mentioned sending tea to the Marquis's residence, saying that Rui'an is a rare talent."
Oh dear, Uncle, my mother definitely doesn't know.
With such a good reputation, that scumbag dad must think it's Lin Shih-hsuan.
In an instant, everyone understood.
Those tea leaves must have been secretly hidden by the Marquis of Zhenbei.
After all, Lin Shixuan's article back then truly caused a sensation throughout Bianjing.
"Ruian has only just started school, and we don't know what will happen to him in the future. He's just lucky."
She only hoped that her son could remain calm and not reveal his talents.
"Little sister, your milk bottle is broken. Let me get you a new one."
Ye Yuqi, without anyone noticing, walked up to Lin Wanwan and reached out to snatch the milk bottle from her small hand.
Lin Wanwan's face turned red with anxiety, unable to outdo Ye Yuqi.
She burst into tears with a loud "waaaah".
Suddenly, the once clear blue sky was instantly covered with gloom.
"The weather is really strange today. It's been cloudy all day, with thunder but no rain."
Second Uncle Ye Wennan walked outside the porch, put his hand on his forehead, and looked up at the sky.
"Waaaaah~~~"
Crackling and popping.
The heavy rain poured down like a waterfall, pounding against the roof and windows with a dull thud.
Ye Wennan inwardly cried out in alarm and hurried back into the house, but he was still a step too late.
The torrential rain soaked him completely.
It was raining outside, and Lin Wanwan was crying inside.
Ye Yuqi held the milk bottle and kept coaxing Lin Wanwan, "Little sister, your milk bottle is broken. Look, there are scratches all over the sides. Luckily, there are new milk bottles in the manor. My mother bought them. I, Yuqi, will get you a new one right now."
Before Lin Wanwan could react, he took off running.
Lin Wanwan cried even louder.
Suddenly, there was lightning and thunder outside.
[Waaaaah... I don't want my milk bottle.]
[The baby bottle my father touched.]
That's my own father; it's the only place I can be close to him.
Give it back to me.
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, while Ye Lanyin lowered her head in shame.
Ye Yuqi took the new milk bottle and put it in Lin Wanwan's arms. Lin Wanwan glanced at it and cried incessantly.
Ye Lanyin awkwardly said, "Well, Yuqi, my sister prefers the old one."
The naive Ye Yuqi had no idea he had made a huge mistake. "Why?"
What should she say?
Ye Zhennan suddenly stood up and reached out to tap Ye Yuqi on the head.
"You brat, bring me the old milk bottle!"
"Dad~" he said, feeling wronged.
Do you think good intentions are worthless?
"Go now." Ye Zhennan was so angry he almost had a heart attack. He had just returned from the war, and it was the New Year, so he couldn't even relax.
Ye Yuqi sobbed as he ran back and put the milk bottle back into Lin Wanwan's arms.
Lin Wanwan finally stopped crying, her big eyes blinking as she wept with joy.
She cherished her lost and found baby bottle, kissing it again and again.
Ye Wennan, patting the rain off his clothes at the door, walked in with a bewildered look on his face.
"That's really strange. It was pouring rain just now, and then it stopped just like that!"
The group smiled and looked at Lin Wanwan.
This little girl seems to be quite something.
It was actually able to shake the very foundations of Heaven.
Rain that was once so pleaded for can now fall whenever it wants.
Master Xuanchan of Chanfeng Temple was preparing to choose an auspicious day during the New Year to surprise the people of Bianjing with a talisman that Lin Wanwan had haphazardly drawn.
Before he could even use it, a sudden downpour began.
He looked at the talisman he treasured in his hand with a bitter expression, then angrily stuffed it into his pocket.
Whoever steals his merits, he will skin them alive!
After kicking the children out, the Ye family stayed inside for a long time.
The group told Ye Lanyin about hearing each other's inner thoughts.
Ye Lanyin lowered her head, her eyes red, unsure how to express her feelings at that moment.
But ultimately, her heart was dead.
"Little sister, tell me what you need to do. Even if it costs me my life, I will protect you."
A tear fell, and Ye Lanyin looked up.
"Brother, this matter is of great importance; none of the children are his biological offspring."
“This has defied my common sense. I want to know how he managed to do it so flawlessly.”
“The children are now in the Marquis’s mansion and have been included in the family genealogy, so he is nominally the children’s father.”
"Even if it's just for the sake of the child, I must leave the Marquis's mansion openly and honestly through the main gate." Ye Lanyin clenched her handkerchief.
The Ye family remained silent.
Old Madam Ye leaned on General Ye's shoulder and sobbed softly.
"You bastard!" Ye Wennan slammed his fist on the table in anger.
The water spilled all over the ground, just like their current state of mind.
The Ye family's prized possession, cherished by all, has been used as a pawn for over a decade!
He hates it!
Ye Lanyin knew that the usually mild-mannered second master of the Ye family was truly angry.
The two daughters-in-law of the Ye family sat on either side of Ye Lanyin.
They exchanged a glance.
The eldest sister-in-law, Xie, said, "Lanyin, don't be afraid. The Ye family will always be your family, and our doors will always be open for you. Just do what you want to do."
Second sister-in-law Li chimed in, "Yes, yes, Lanyin, our door is always open for you. We love all the children. If you don't want them to go back, they can stay here. My sister-in-law and I can manage."
Ye Lanyin burst into tears.
"Thank you, elder sister-in-law and second sister-in-law. I appreciate your kindness, but I can't afford to break off relations right now. I can only ask the children to stay in the Marquis's mansion."
What has she done to deserve such a family?
When I left the Ye family.
Lin Wanwan had fallen asleep while holding the milk pot.
Ye Lanyin looked down at the sleeping child, and the fatigue of the day vanished.
She cannot implicate the General's Mansion.
The eldest brother narrowly escaped disaster.
But with her enemy still at large, she couldn't relax for a moment.
On the way back, it was getting dark.
[Back to the Marquis's residence. Lin Shixuan was ordered to copy the family rules; he'll definitely harbor resentment.]
[Sigh, how can someone like that deserve to be the top scholar?]
[If only my elder brother had participated in the autumn imperial examination six months later, it would have been wonderful. It's a pity he didn't; the top scholar will still be Lin Shixuan.]
[My older brother is no less capable than him; he's just physically weaker.]
[Alas... the Emperor's uncle will be pitiful then. Lin Shixuan gave the male lead advice that led to the Emperor's uncle's death.]
Lin Rui'an clenched his fists after hearing Lin Wanwan's thoughts.
Since learning that he wasn't his father's child, he has become increasingly mature.
In just a few days at the school, he was completely transformed.
His cold, indifferent eyes revealed no emotion.
Top scorer?
Even if he can't beat him, he can't let him have it so easy!
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