As the night slowly spread across the sky like a huge piece of black silk, gradually enveloping the hustle and bustle of the day, the lights came on, like tiny stars falling on the earth, adding a touch of soft light to the world gradually falling into tranquility. In the embrace of this night, Su Jinli and her family arrived at an ancient inn to stay the night.
The moment I stepped into the inn, I was greeted by a warm and bustling atmosphere. Inside the hall, flickering candlelight illuminated the figures of people, some busy and some at leisure. In the center, a vigorous old man stood. Behind him stood a dozen escorts, all standing tall and well-muscled. Their eyes shone with a sense of competence and composure, exuding the vicissitudes and fortitude of a man who had weathered many storms. This old man was Su Jinli's grandfather.
Grandfather spotted Su Jinli and the others, and a delighted smile instantly spread across his face. That smile, like a flower blooming in spring, was filled with love and joy. He raised his hand and gently waved, pointing to a table laden with delicious food and wine. He said in a resounding voice, "I knew you'd come. Come try the stir-fried pork with chili peppers I made!" As soon as he finished speaking, the rich aroma of the dish filled the air, like an invisible hand gently tantalizing everyone's taste buds, making their mouths water.
The chili-fried pork on the table was an alluring sight, its tender meat interwoven with the vibrant green peppers, while the red peppers added a touch of warmth. After being poured with hot oil, the aroma of the chili and meat blended perfectly, filling the air with a tangy aroma, as if telling everyone that a feast for the taste buds was about to begin.
Si Yan was captivated by the aroma, her eyes widening as she eagerly reached for her chopsticks, as if she were about to shove the delicious stir-fried pork with chili peppers into her mouth. Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps shattered the brief silence. Jiang Yan's secret guards arrived like ghosts, hurriedly handing over a secret letter.
Su Jinli was slightly startled, then took the letter and slowly opened it. As soon as she took a look, she couldn't help but burst out laughing. Everyone turned their curious eyes to her, only to see Su Jinli showing the letter to everyone while laughing. It turned out to be the emperor's diary of watching TV series. Written crookedly on the diary was: "Today Jinli beat up the bully, so cool! I also want to learn how to beat people with an abacus!" Next to it was a picture of chili candy drawn by the empress dowager. Although the lines were childish, they were naive and cute. Next to it was also written crookedly: "For Nianli".
"Dad," Su Jinli handed the letter to her grandfather and said with a smile, "Look how childish the emperor is." Grandfather took the letter, looked at it carefully, and a smile appeared on his wrinkled face, and then he burst into laughter. As he laughed, he picked up a piece of meat for Si Yan and said, "Let him be, we'll eat our own food! It's rare for the family to come out together, so let's enjoy this rare time."
Upon hearing this, everyone took their seats and began to enjoy this sumptuous dinner amidst laughter and chatter. Everyone chatted, sharing their experiences and anecdotes of the day, a joyful atmosphere permeating the room. Siyan, while tucking into his stir-fried pork with chili peppers, mumbled praise for his grandfather's cooking, making everyone laugh.
Time slipped away in a joyful atmosphere. As the night deepened, the bustle of the inn gradually faded, replaced by a tranquility. Soft moonlight streamed through the windows like a veil, spilling into every corner of the room and casting a dreamy, silvery glow over everything.
Su Jinli sat quietly beside the bed, watching Jiang Yan gently tell Siyan a story. Jiang Yan's voice was low and soothing, as if it had a magical power, bringing Siyan into a wonderful world. Siyan lay in bed, staring at Jiang Yan without blinking, his face full of concentration and curiosity, his excitement and laughter changing as the story unfolded. Nianli, holding a piece of chili candy, slept sweetly beside him, her lips slightly raised, a satisfied smile on her face, probably because she tasted the delicious chili candy in her dream.
Watching this heartwarming scene, Su Jinli felt a surge of warmth well up in her heart, like a gurgling stream, flowing through the softest corner of her soul. She suddenly felt that this was the life she had always dreamed of. No more elaborate formalities of palace banquets, no more harem intrigues, just the companionship and warmth of family, and a journey filled with unknowns and surprises.
After Jiang Yan finished his story, he gently stood up and walked over to Su Jinli. His movements were gentle, fearing to disturb the peaceful and beautiful atmosphere. He leaned over and gently kissed Su Jinli's forehead. The kiss was as soft as a feather, but filled with endless love. He whispered, "Madam, are we going to see the lotus flowers at West Lake tomorrow? I heard that the lotus flowers there are in full bloom right now."
"Okay," Su Jinli nodded with a smile, her eyes flashing with anticipation, "I'll send the emperor a new storybook and let him catch up slowly." She imagined the emperor's impatient look when he received the new storybook, and couldn't help laughing again.
Moonlight streamed in from the window, illuminating the abacus and pepper spray on the table. The beads of the abacus gleamed faintly in the moonlight, as if telling of Siyan's heroic act of "punishing" the bully today with them. The pepper spray lay quietly there, seemingly ordinary, yet it played a vital role at a crucial moment, becoming a powerful weapon to protect others. These two seemingly ordinary items witnessed the wonderful moments of their journey and became unique symbols of this joyful journey.
On this tranquil night, the family was immersed in happiness, filled with anticipation for the journey ahead. They knew that no matter what difficulties and challenges they encountered along the way, as long as they stayed together as a family, there would be laughter and warmth. And their story, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, would continue to be written across this vast universe, leaving behind unforgettable and beautiful memories. Every experience, every laugh, would become the most precious treasure in their lives, accompanying them through every stage of their lives.
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