Ren Yaoqi looked at Ren Yaohua who was standing beside him. Ren Yaohua had been very silent the entire time. In fact, she was always very silent when facing Ren Shimin. She was not close to her father.
They had already reached the main room while laughing.
Nanny Zhou had been peeking out the doorway for a long time. Seeing the three of them approach, she stepped forward with a smile and a greeting. "Master, you're finally back. Madam and the two sisters have been clamoring for you. I heard the heavy snow has blocked several roads outside the city, and many merchants and travelers have been stranded. Knowing that you've already left the capital, Madam is extremely anxious and has sent several groups of people to inquire about the news..."
Ren Shimin nodded slightly at her and led the way into the main room.
Li had already heard the news of Ren Shimin's return. She had her hair combed and changed into brighter clothes. She sat at the head of the bed. When she heard the voices outside, her eyes fixed on the curtain.
When the father, daughter and three others came in, Li sat up straight and looked at Ren Shimin a little stiffly and said, "You, you're back."
Ren Shimin smiled slightly, nodded, and then found a chair near the bed and sat down. He said gently, "I heard you were sick. Has the doctor come to see you? What medicine are you taking?"
Li answered each question seriously.
The couple exchanged questions and answers. Ren Shimin went through the motions, seemingly going through the motions, attentive yet aloof. Li, on the other hand, carefully answered each question, fearing she might not choose the right word.
After Ren Shimin finished his questions, the couple fell silent. One of them lowered his head to drink tea, while the other stared at their clasped hands in a daze.
Nanny Zhou was watching anxiously and kept winking at Li.
Seeing this, Li bit her lip and finally mustered up the courage to take the initiative to pick up the topic.
"I heard that you would arrive in a few days, but I didn't expect you to come back today."
Nanny Zhou couldn't help but secretly rub her forehead, muttering in her heart: Why does it sound like you are not happy that someone came back so early?
Fortunately, Ren Shimin didn't mind. He put down his tea bowl and nodded, saying, "It just so happened that we met the Han family. They have a lot of people, so it's convenient for them to clear the way."
Li stammered, "Oh, the Han family."
The Han family had just moved to Baihe Town. Li had rarely gone out for social events before, and had only been at the farm for a year, so she had no impression of them and could not continue the conversation.
Nanny Zhou said hurriedly, "Then we should prepare a gift and send it to the Han Mansion to express our gratitude."
Mrs. Li also nodded immediately: "Yes, yes, yes, Madam Zhou..."
Ren Shimin frowned slightly, and interrupted Li's words with a look of displeasure: "You don't have to worry about this, I have already prepared the gifts." ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** This chapter has been read to the end (please click on the next chapter to continue reading!)
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