At dawn, the rain, which had lingered all night, finally and quietly ceased. The inky night, as if slowly being peeled back by an invisible hand, revealed the faint paleness of the sky before dawn. Su Jinli slowly awoke and gently pushed open the window. Fresh air, scented with the fragrance of earth and grass, filled her face. She took a deep breath, feeling instantly refreshed.
Looking up, a heartwarming scene in the courtyard came into view. Father was flying kites in the courtyard with Siyan and Nianli. Eight-year-old Siyan's face flushed with excitement. He held the kite string covered with arithmetic problems tightly in both hands, staring at the kite flying crookedly in the sky without blinking, muttering to himself, as if the flight trajectory of the kite had some mysterious connection with the arithmetic problems in his hand. And three-year-old Nianli, like a cheerful little butterfly, danced among the flowers chasing real butterflies. The golden chili pendant in her hair reflected the tiny and dazzling light under the rising sun, like twinkling stars, adding a bit of agility and playfulness to the courtyard in the early morning.
"What are you looking at, Madam?" Jiang Yan had quietly come up behind Su Jinli before he knew it. He gently put his arm around her waist, his voice low and gentle, as if he wasn't afraid to disturb this beautiful moment. There was still a hint of ink on his glasses, clearly lost in his immersion in the affairs of Zhouji Silk Shop. "I've uncovered some clues about the Zhouji Silk Shop. The owner's surname is indeed Zhou, and he's Doctor Zhou's cousin." Jiang Yan lowered his head slightly, leaning in close to Su Jinli's ear, and whispered softly.
Su Jinli slowly turned around and leaned her head on Jiang Yan's warm arms, quietly listening to the bursts of laughter coming from the courtyard. That laughter, like the warm sunshine in spring, dispelled the last trace of haze in her heart. She looked at the kite in the sky that was wobbling but trying to fly upwards, and her thoughts could not help but drift back to her previous life. At that time, she was alone and helpless, struggling with illness and despair, without the company of her relatives, and without such warm laughter. Thinking of this, her eyes became slightly hot, but her heart was filled with the happiness in front of her. "Let's not worry about it for now." Su Jinli said softly, with a hint of emotion and satisfaction in her voice, "Listen, this is the day I want."
Jiang Yan lowered his head and placed a kiss on Su Jinli's forehead. The kiss was gentle and affectionate, as if expressing endless love and promises. The eyes behind the lenses were full of tenderness and doting, like a deep lake, which could melt all of Su Jinli's fatigue and worries. "Every day in the future will be like this." Jiang Yan's voice was like a breeze blowing across the lake, rippling layers of gentle ripples. He inadvertently saw Young Marquis Su holding a wooden sword, seriously teaching Nianli to show off, but the tassel of the wooden sword was playfully wrapped around his own neck, looking so funny that he couldn't help laughing out loud, "But I have to teach Young Marquis first not to wrap the tassel around your neck when you hold the sword."
At this moment, Su Xiang's hearty laughter mixed with Si Yan's loud arithmetic sounds came from the courtyard. "Si Yan, this problem is wrong! You should use multiplication!" Su Xiang corrected with a smile, his eyes full of love and expectations for his grandson. "Grandpa is lying! Can you calculate candied haws by division!" Si Yan retorted unconvinced, with a hint of stubbornness and innocence in his childish voice. At this moment, Nian Li suddenly stopped chasing butterflies, raised the golden pepper in her hand high, and shouted crisply: "Daddy and Mom! Come and eat peppers!" Her cute look made people laugh.
Su Jinli gazed at the bustling courtyard, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She gripped Jiang Yan's hand tightly, as if to grasp this happiness firmly within her grasp. The unforgettable grievances of her past life had now transformed into sweet honey, slowly melting into the morning light, filled with the aroma of fireworks. The wind chimes under the eaves, caressed by the gentle breeze, emitted a crisp and melodious tinkling sound, like a beautiful morning song. The sound startled two white doves perched under the eaves, and they fluttered their wings and flew into the sky filled with morning glow. Their white figures, illuminated by the rosy glow, appeared particularly beautiful and free.
Jiang Yan felt the strength coming from Su Jinli's hand. He tilted his head slightly and looked at her profile. He saw a glimmer of happiness in her eyes, which showed her satisfaction with her current life and her longing for the future. Jiang Yan gently hugged Su Jinli and said, "Madam, do you know? Seeing you so happy now makes me feel that all my efforts are worth it. In order to protect this beauty, no matter what difficulties I encounter, I will not back down."
Su Jinli raised her head slightly and looked at Jiang Yan, her eyes full of affection: "Jiang Yan, I feel very safe with you by my side. We have been through so many ups and downs together, and we are really lucky to have such a life now. I hope our family can always be like this, safe and happy."
In the courtyard, Su Xiang looked at Si Yan and Nian Li, his heart filled with joy. He recalled his past with Su Jinli's biological mother, when they had once been filled with anticipation for the future, hoping to see their children grow up healthy and happy. Despite having experienced many setbacks, now seeing his grandchildren so lively and adorable, and his family so full of vitality, he knew that all his efforts and perseverance had been meaningful.
Young Marquis Su finally untied the sword tassel from around his neck and enthusiastically began teaching Nianli the basic moves of swordsmanship. Nianli followed suit, her earnest expression making Young Marquis Su burst into laughter. Looking at Nianli, he vowed to protect not only his beloved sister but also the entire Prime Minister's residence.
Siyan continued fiddling with the kite string, trying to figure out the correct answer. His little head was filled with a thirst for knowledge and curiosity about the world. Math problems were like intriguing puzzles waiting to be solved.
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