As the dawn light, like a delicate thread, pierced the night, gently scattering over every inch of the Xiangfu Mansion, the rich fragrance of osmanthus, hidden in the morning light, slowly spread like an awakened spirit. This fragrance, like a gentle and soothing morning song, quietly awakened the dormant vitality and energy of the mansion with its unique melody. The Xiangfu Mansion, enveloped by the lingering fragrance of osmanthus, seemed to be gently draped in a dreamlike veil by nature, the magical painter, presenting an exceptionally warm and tranquil atmosphere, as intoxicating as a paradise.
In the open space in front of the ancestral hall, Si Yan and Nian Li were immersed in their own unique world of joy. Si Yan fiddled with the slightly old abacus in his hand. The years had left mottled marks on the abacus, but it did not diminish its ancient charm. The abacus beads danced happily between his nimble fingers, making crisp, pleasant, and rhythmic sounds, just like playing a joyful movement full of childlike fun. The sound echoed in the quiet air, adding a bit of liveliness to the morning. Nian Li was standing aside, her eyes full of curiosity and longing. From time to time, she stretched out her pink little hands, trying to touch and fiddle with the abacus beads that seemed to have magical powers. Her innocent appearance was like the stamens of a flower that had just bloomed in spring, delicate and lovely.
Young Marquis Su, dressed in a neatly tailored suit, appeared dashing and high-spirited. He held his newly forged iron sword steady in his hand, which gleamed with a cold, dazzling gleam in the sunlight. The light reflected from the blade, like a vibrant ray of light and shadow, illuminated his face, brimming with youthful vigor and confidence, adding a touch of heroism. Standing majestically before Si Yan and Nian Li, like a young hero guarding a castle, he declared, "From now on, I will protect you!" His childish yet resolute voice echoed for a long time in front of the ancestral hall, like a bell, filled with the unique passion and ambition of youth, moving everyone.
However, Si Yan didn't seem deeply moved by Young Marquis Su's impassioned rhetoric. His brow furrowed slightly, a sly expression flashing across his face. Then, he suddenly raised his abacus and, with lightning speed, smashed it towards Young Marquis Su's feet. "Ouch!" Young Marquis Su, caught off guard, let out a cry of surprise, his iron sword nearly falling to the ground from the suddenness of the blow. He frowned, looking at Si Yan with a mixture of helplessness and a hint of resentment, his eyes complex and subtle.
"Nonsense!" Su Jinli hurried over, her face stern, the expression of a mother's concern and guidance for her child's behavior. She raised her hand and gently tapped Si Yan's head. Although the movement was light, it was full of reproach. Si Yan playfully stuck out her tongue, a naive and mischievous smile on her face, as if she was coaxing her mother into admitting her mistake. Jiang Yan followed Su Jinli slowly, a gentle smile on his face. That smile was like the warm spring sun, able to dispel all the haze in the world. In his hand was a sugar painting he had just carefully selected. The sugar painting was bright and vivid, like a fine work of art, and it exuded a tempting sweet fragrance, filling the air with a sweet smell. "Let them play," Jiang Yan said with a smile. His voice was like a gentle spring breeze, with just the right amount of warmth, gently brushing against everyone's heart, making everyone feel warm after hearing it.
Jiang Yan raised his head slightly, his eyes involuntarily falling on the solemn tablet in the ancestral hall. On the tablet, the names of his mother and Su's mother stood side by side, the handwriting was dignified and solemn, and every stroke seemed to carry the weight of time and the memory of history. Looking at these two names, Jiang Yan's heart suddenly surged with mixed emotions. In the past, those unspeakable regrets of his previous life were like a thick haze, shrouding his heart for a long time, making him toss and turn in countless quiet nights, unable to fall asleep, his heart full of regrets and helplessness for the past. However, at this moment, when he witnessed the warm and harmonious scene in front of him, full of laughter and joy, a wonderful feeling came over him. It seemed that those regrets of the previous life, at this moment, were like ice and snow meeting the warm sun, quietly turning into the perfection of this life. This fulfillment, like a flower blooming brilliantly in spring, took deep root and blossomed in his heart, allowing him to truly feel unprecedented happiness and satisfaction. This sense of happiness spread throughout his heart like ripples.
"Sister!" In this warm atmosphere, Su Qingyao, with light and cheerful steps, like a dancing bird, ran towards the crowd, dangling a delicate rouge box in her hand. Her face was filled with a brilliant smile, like the bright sunshine, instantly illuminating everything around her, as if it could dispel all the haze in the world. "Let Nianli try our new tune 'Twin Lotuses'?" Su Qingyao said excitedly. Her voice was crisp and melodious, like the clear sound of a mountain stream, or like silver bells swaying in the wind, echoing a beautiful melody in the air.
When Nian Li heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up like bright stars, and she immediately jumped over like a cheerful and lively little rabbit. Her pink little face was full of anticipation and curiosity, as if she was about to embark on a wonderful adventure. However, Si Yan was like a mischievous little urchin. He suddenly stretched out his hand and snatched the rouge from Su Qingyao's hand at an extremely fast speed. With a smirk on his face, he ran towards Jiang Yan, shouting loudly as he ran: "Daddy wants to be beautiful too!" Before he finished speaking, he had already smeared the rouge on Jiang Yan's face. Jiang Yan smiled helplessly, but his eyes were full of pampering. He did not dodge, but let his son play around on his face, enjoying this warm moment full of childish fun.
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