Stepping once again into the Prime Minister's residence, Li Baobei was filled with a myriad of emotions, for she had long cherished this place.
The farewell a year ago still seems vivid in her mind; back then, she never imagined that she would be able to return here one day.
Now that she has been able to return, she can't help but marvel at the capriciousness and favor of fate, which is undoubtedly a great gift from heaven.
Knowing full well that her current identity has vanished from the Yi Kingdom, the former third young lady of the Prime Minister's mansion, Li Nannan, and the noble Princess Chang Le, have all disappeared with the raging fire.
In everyone's eyes, she had perished in the flames and was no more.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, Li Baobei decided to keep a low profile, only returning home for a visit before returning to the Southern Kingdom with He You a few days later.
Wearing a white veiled hat, she stood quietly at the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence, her feet seemingly nailed to the ground, unable to take another step forward.
Is it nervousness or hesitation?
Even she herself couldn't explain it clearly.
When I think about facing my parents, a thousand words well up in my heart, but I don't know where to begin.
She felt her mind was in complete chaos, and her heart was beating faster and faster.
Anji stood silently behind Li Baobei. Seeing her so conflicted, he said softly, "Miss, how about I go and knock on the door?"
“Mm.” Li Baobei nodded slightly in agreement, then followed closely behind An Ji, her heart growing increasingly uneasy.
As she approached that once-familiar door step by step, with each step, memories flooded her mind like a tide, making her heart pound with increasing tension.
The gatekeeper went in to report, and Li Baobei and Anji stood quietly outside the door, as if time had stopped.
Suddenly, a voice broke the silence: "Third Sister!"
Her voice revealed a hint of hesitation, but even more so, surprise and endless longing.
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Li Baobei turned around abruptly, her gaze landing squarely on the travel-worn figure who had rushed over—it was none other than her elder brother, Li Yangzhi!
At this moment, a thousand words seemed to get stuck in my throat, turning into tears that welled up in my eyes.
Li Yangzhi was equally excited. He quickly stepped forward and looked at the small, thin figure in front of him. If it wasn't Nan Nan, then who could it be?
A moment later, the three of them walked into the Prime Minister's residence together.
Li Baobei gently removed the veil from her head, revealing her fair and delicate face to everyone, as beautiful and captivating as a fairy descending to earth.
Looking at his healthy and lively younger sister, Li Yangzhi said with great joy, "Third sister, why did it take you so long to come back? We all missed you so much. You've suffered so much these past years..." As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes.
Li Yangzhi has been deeply worried ever since he learned that his younger sister had fallen ill and gone out to seek medical treatment.
Although he is now able to support his family on his own, he still misses his relatives far away.
He had tried countless times to find his sister, but he was always at a loss.
Now that we've reunited, the burden that has weighed on my heart for so many years can finally be lifted.
"Nannan...my daughter..."
Along with this shout, Li's mother's voice drifted in from outside the door.
Immediately afterwards, two slightly anxious figures appeared in sight and quickly walked into the house.
"Mother!"
When Li Baobei saw her parents, whom she had longed for day and night, she couldn't help but feel a surge of sadness.
She once thought she might never see them again.
At this moment, like a little bird returning to its nest, she gently nestled into Wang Donghui's warm embrace, tears welling up uncontrollably in her eyes.
The feeling of being loved and relied upon by family is so wonderful and blissful.
"It's good that you're back~" Li Hong sighed softly, letting out a long sigh of relief.
He stroked his graying beard with his hand and smiled with satisfaction, his face showing a contented and joyful expression.
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Before long, Li Baobei arrived at the Treasure Pavilion where she used to live. Everything here was exactly the same as when she left.
The only difference is that the familiar figure—Bizhu—is not here.
According to Li's mother, Bizhu had returned home recently, so she was unable to see her this time. Li Baobei felt a slight sense of loss, but she quickly felt relieved.
However, when he learned that Bizhu had found a good match and married into a good family, he felt genuinely gratified and happy.
After learning this news, everything seemed to become beautiful and perfect.
Perhaps this is life: there are gatherings and separations, losses and joys.
At this moment, although she did not see Bizhu, the thought of her living a happy life gradually brightened Li Baobei's mood.
Everything before my eyes looked exactly as it had when she left, as if it had never changed at all.
If time could be reversed, returning to the moment she first came into this world, it would be just like that. The ancient ginkgo tree in front of the door would still be lush and full of vitality, as if time had stood still there.
She walked slowly toward the familiar swing, her steps as light as if afraid of disturbing some sleeping memory.
Then, she carefully sat down and gently closed her eyes.
A gentle breeze caressed her cheek, bringing with it the same familiar scent, as if time had never passed and she had never left this world.
"Xiaoyi... Xiaoyi..." Li Baobei called out softly in her heart, but received no response.
The mysterious system that led her to this world seems to have vanished without a trace.
Perhaps from now on, her life will no longer be a clichéd script, and she can write a new chapter according to her own wishes.
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