During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moon was high in the sky, its watery light pouring down upon the courtyard of the Prime Minister's residence, adding a touch of poetry and warmth to this moment of family reunion. The residence was festooned with lanterns and colorful decorations, the family banquet table was laden with delicious delicacies, and the air was filled with the aroma of delicious food and the festive atmosphere.
The family dinner was in full swing when Young Marquis Su, for some reason, suddenly became interested and insisted on competing with Si Yan in stick fighting. He was seen, dressed in a neat and sleek suit, carrying an iron spear with heroic demeanor, standing majestically in the center of the courtyard. His eyes were piercing, like two bright stars, gleaming with eagerness. "Watch out for the gun!" Young Marquis Su roared, his voice like a bell, seemingly piercing the sky in the quiet Mid-Autumn night. His roar was filled with the lofty ambition and passion of a young man.
After he finished speaking, the iron spear in his hand rushed towards Si Yan like a dragon emerging from the sea, with a whistling sound. The tip of the spear flashed with a cold light, just like the cold lightning in the cold night, which made people shudder. However, Si Yan was not panicked at all. He looked calm and composed, with a focused and steady look in his eyes. He quickly raised the short stick with abacus beads wrapped around it and skillfully blocked the iron spear. A crisp sound of "dang" was heard, just like jade hitting each other, echoing in the quiet courtyard. The abacus beads collided with the iron spear, making a crisp sound. Several of the beads were ejected by the force, like a meteor chasing the moon, and hit the eyebrows of Young Marquis Su directly.
"Little bastard!" Young Marquis Su couldn't help but curse. He subconsciously rubbed his forehead with his hand, an expression of both anger and amusement on his face. He looked like a child whose favorite toy was taken away, cute and funny. At this moment, Nianli jumped out from behind silently like a smart little monkey. She seized the opportunity, suddenly hugged Young Marquis Su's legs, and then threw him over her shoulder beautifully. This series of movements was done in one go, as smooth as flowing water. Poor Young Marquis Su, before he could recover from the shock of the beads hitting his eyebrows, he was knocked unconscious by Nianli's sudden move. He lay on the ground in a mess, unable to get up for a long time.
"Excellent skill!" Grandfather couldn't help but clap his hands and burst into laughter upon seeing this. His laughter was hearty and heroic, as if it would bring the joy of the Mid-Autumn Festival to a climax. It was filled with admiration for Nianli's martial arts and enjoyment of the lively scene. However, amidst this laughter and joy, Su Qingyao suddenly raised her rouge box and screamed, "Si Yan! Your abacus beads rubbed against my 'Sunset Molten Gold'!" Her voice was sharp and urgent, as if the object that had been rubbed was not rouge, but her most precious treasure.
Jiang Yan looked at the lively scene in front of him, a gentle smile on his face. He smiled dotingly, and reached out to gently wipe the fine beads of sweat from Si Yan's forehead. His eyes were full of love and care, as if telling Si Yan: "Child, you did a great job." However, he never expected that danger was quietly approaching. Suddenly, Nian Li approached him quietly like a cunning little fox, then suddenly hugged his legs and tripped him hard. Jiang Yan was caught off guard, and he only heard a "ouch", and the dignified top scholar fell straight to the ground. This change came too suddenly, and everyone was stunned at first, and then burst into laughter.
Nian Li was quick-witted and quickly rode on Jiang Yan's back, like a majestic little general. She stretched out her hand and grabbed Jiang Yan's hair, and shouted with a smile: "Dad lost! Buy me a candied haws!" The crisp child's voice was particularly loud in this bustling courtyard, full of childlike innocence and fun. Jiang Yan smiled helplessly, raised his hands in surrender, and kept saying: "As you wish, my lady, as you wish..." He looked both funny and cute. Seeing this scene, Si Yan couldn't help but come over and took the opportunity to put the abacus on Jiang Yan's head. The abacus swayed on Jiang Yan's head, as if adding color to this joyful scene.
Su Jinli sat aside, watching this scene, laughing so hard that she slapped the table. She laughed and said, "No. 1 scholar, you can't beat my daughter, right?" The laughter was as clear and sweet as a silver bell, as if to spread the joy of Mid-Autumn Festival to every corner. Jiang Yan shook his head helplessly and reached out to take off the abacus on his head. At this moment, he inadvertently saw the chili pendant hanging on Nianli's waistband. The bright color instantly evoked his memories. His thoughts suddenly drifted back to the first time he met Su Jinli on the street to grab the sugar painting. At that time, Su Jinli was also so smart and playful, full of vitality and energy.
Jiang Yan couldn't help but reach out and pinch his daughter's face. The touch was soft and warm, as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world. He smiled and said, "Your mother always bullies me." His tone was not a trace of blame, but rather filled with doting and love. On this warm Mid-Autumn Festival night, the courtyard of the Prime Minister's residence was filled with laughter and joy. The laughter of the family, interwoven in the moonlight, formed a happy melody that echoed in everyone's heart for a long time.
As the laughter gradually died down, Jiang Yan fell into deep memories. He recalled every detail of his acquaintance with Su Jinli. Those beautiful moments were like shining stars, embedded in the sky of his memory. From their first encounter at Xiangguo Temple to their reunion on the street, from the conversations at the poetry gathering to the ups and downs they had gone through together, every experience was vivid in his mind, as if it had happened yesterday. Now, looking at the lively and adorable children in front of him, his heart was filled with emotion and comfort. He knew that all this happiness came from the wonderful arrangement of fate and the deep love between him and Su Jinli.
Seeing her father lost in thought, Nian Li tilted her head curiously and asked, "Dad, what are you thinking about? Are you thinking about how to buy me some candied haws?" Jiang Yan came back to his senses and looked at his daughter's curious eyes, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. He smiled and said, "Dad was thinking that you were as naughty as your mother when she was a child." Nian Li's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she quickly asked, "Really? Was Mom also this naughty when she was a child? Tell me your story."
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