Chapter 243 We Will Never Separate (End)
When Li Runrun and Ye Yunchu arrived, the flooded area had already receded.
Only the mountain road washed away by the mountain torrents remained. Ye Yunchu led his men to clear a path.
There was still a drizzle in the sky, and the sky looked gloomy and depressing.
After finally repairing the road, we made the arduous journey to the disaster-stricken area. All we saw were collapsed houses, mud all over the ground, and the corpses of livestock and people inside.
The government officials have arrived and are leading the able-bodied civilians to clean up the area.
When Li Mutou saw the wooden pillars blocking the way, he led people to help clear it. No one who saw this scene would stand idly by and would naturally work together to overcome the difficulties.
Ye Yunchu and his group came to the government office which had been simply cleaned. The government office had been soaked in water before, and even after being simply cleaned, there was still a musty smell.
Gu Yuanqing was the censor in charge of disaster relief. He was so busy that he was exhausted and didn't even have time to drink a sip of water.
At this time, they were still saying, "Why hasn't Lord Ye arrived yet? He should have arrived earlier. Maybe he's stuck in traffic and can't get through. Take a team and go check it out."
"We're here now. Even if the road is blocked, I've already swam here. How dare I delay?"
Gu Yuanqing suddenly looked up and saw his old friend whom he hadn't seen for a long time. He was stunned for a moment, then stood up and walked quickly towards Ye Yunchu.
Giving him a big hug, Gu Yuanqing patted his back vigorously: "It's been five years since we last met. Did you receive the letters I wrote to you?"
"I've kept it."
Gu Yuanqing gave Ye Yunchu a stern slap: "I received it, but I didn't see you reply."
"Not replying won't delay your writing."
Although Ye Yunchu did not reply, Li Runrun did write back to Ye Qiaoqiao, in which she briefly mentioned the matter.
Gu Yuanqing is really good at writing letters. I receive letters from him every now and then.
Gu Yuanqing looked at Li Ruanruan behind Ye Yunchu again: "You two haven't changed. The soil and water in Qingzhou are more nourishing, and you are a little plump."
Li Ruanruan: “............”
What?! Calling her fat!
Don't think she can't hear it.
Gu Yuanqing looked at Tiantian and An'an again and patted their heads: "You have grown so big now. Your uncle held you in his arms when you were little."
Ye Yunchu led the two children and said, "Call someone."
Tiantian and An'an shouted together: "Uncle."
Ye Yunchu pulled down Gu Yuanqing's purse, took out two silver coins from it, and put one in each child's hand: "Take mother to rest."
Li Runrun took the child away.
Gu Yuanqing was so angry that he laughed: "Can you be more polite to me?"
"Would you like to pay your respects to Lord Gu? Your humble servant will see..."
"Don't bother me, hurry up, I'm worried about having no one to discuss this with, come on."
When it comes to disaster relief, Ye Yunchu is a practical man after all, with plenty of experience, and is much more useful than Gu Yuanqing, who is just a show-off.
In just half an afternoon, everything was arranged in an orderly manner, and Gu Yuanqing immediately felt that the burden on his shoulders was much lighter.
Normally, when old friends meet, they should serve wine and food and reminisce about the past, but there is no time for that now. Both of them were busy until late at night, and returned home covered in mud and fell asleep.
The next day, Li Runrun took her child to the porridge stall to help.
Because Ye Yunchu’s previous patrol method of killing corrupt officials was too ruthless, even though he was not there, his reputation still remained in the area.
The disaster relief work this time was very clean, no one dared to be corrupt, and the implementation of disaster relief measures was also very smooth.
In terms of preventing the plague, Ye Yunchu adopted all of Li Runrun's suggestions and was very successful.
After writing down the steps for post-disaster reconstruction.
As the New Year was coming to an end, they returned to Beijing.
The first day after returning to Beijing to attend court was a commendation meeting for Ye Yunchu. Among the officials who were transferred, Ye Yunchu was the well-deserved candidate for the prime minister.
Before Ye Yunchu left court, the good news had already reached his home.
Li Runrun was waiting at the gate of the mansion. When she saw the carriage approaching from afar, the smile on her lips never faded.
The secret guard lifted the curtain of the carriage. His master had been promoted, and he was naturally very happy.
Ye Yunchu got out of the car.
Li Ruanruan stepped forward and bowed: "Greetings, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. Your Excellency the Prime Minister is very happy."
Ye Yunchu hurriedly supported her arm and bowed to her politely: "Greetings, Madam Prime Minister. Madam Prime Minister, I am glad to share your congratulations."
Li Runrun wanted to say something, but Ye Yunchu had already lowered his head and came over. Li Runrun quickly took a step back and looked around.
She glared at him again. He was already the prime minister and a father, so why did he kiss her casually?
This is the capital, but it's still considered a remote town.
The next moment, Ye Yunchu hugged her waist again: "No matter how high his promotion is, he is still your husband. Why are you still being so distant?"
He added, "If your promotion to this position makes us estranged, it would be better not to get promoted."
Li Ruanruan reached out and pressed her hand against his lips, staring into his eyes with a deep affection that she herself hadn't noticed: "What nonsense are you talking about? I was telling you to be more careful."
After a pause, she looked around again and said embarrassedly, "Let's talk about it in the room."
Ye Yunchu's eyes lit up: "Then my husband will be rewarded if he gets promoted."
Li softly pushed him: "What reward do you want?"
"I want too much."
Li Runrun was helpless against his pestering. It seemed that he would not let go unless she nodded. Seeing a carriage coming in the distance, she was worried about being seen by others. After all, she was not as thick-skinned as him.
So he nodded randomly: "Yeah, yeah, yes."
Ye Yunchu then let go of her and took her hand: "Let's go home."
The cold moonlight cast its shadow over the courtyard. Li Ruanruan looked at his back, which had not changed in decades.
No matter how noble, majestic, and intimidating he may appear to be outside, in front of her, he is the husband who loves her and dotes on her.
Even when she was angry, he would kneel on the bed and massage her legs to cheer her up.
Never changed.
Li Ruanruan walked beside him, feeling at ease and satisfied.
Li Da learned that his good son-in-law had been promoted to a high official, the so-called seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister. Not to mention that he was the prime minister's father-in-law, he was naturally proud of it.
We prepared a table full of delicious food and wine, waiting for Ye Yunchu to come back so that we can celebrate properly.
He was already waiting at the door, and when he saw Ye Yunchu, he stood up and greeted him warmly.
After so many years together, we've become like family. "Are you cold? Come in, the wine's warmed up. Today is a big day."
Li Da was about to hand the hot water bottle in his hand to Ye Yunchu.
Ye Yunchu pushed it away: "Dad, I'm not cold, you can use it yourself."
Li Mutou came over and put his hand on Ye Yunchu's shoulder: "Brother-in-law, you are so impressive even after just returning to Beijing."
"I was just about to tell you, I've arranged a position for you in the Ministry of War. You'll take up the position tomorrow and gain some experience first."
Li Mutou was planning to come back and relax for a while, but he didn't expect Ye Yunchu to find him a job so quickly.
But he was used to following Ye Yunchu's vigorous and decisive approach, so he nodded immediately: "Cheng'er."
Ye Yunchu drank a lot of wine brewed by Li Ruanruan, and he was still clear-headed, but Li Da was already drunk.
Li Mutou and Li Bai helped Li Da to rest.
Ye Yunchu was walking in the garden with Li Ruanruan by his hand when he asked, "Is Mu Tou interested in Li Bai?"
Li Ruanruan was surprised for a moment: "Huh?"
The next moment, Ye Yunchu tapped her brow and said, "As a sister, you don't care as much as I do."
Li Runrun wondered who could be as cunning as Ye Yunchu.
Isn't it normal that she can't discover what he discovered?
Li Ruanruan was just thinking when Ye Yunchu lowered his head and looked at her: "What are you thinking about? Are you scolding me in your heart?"
Unexpectedly, he exposed her. Li Ruanruan blushed, then dodged his gaze for a moment before saying, "Really? I didn't notice. If they were interested, they could be brought together. They're not young anymore."
In a blink of an eye, their children are ten years old. Time flies.
After taking a short walk in the garden, Ye Yunchu dragged Li Ruanruan into the room to ask for his reward.
After Ye Yunchu was promoted to the position of Prime Minister, Li Runrun received more invitations.
In the interpersonal relationship, even if the person is not present, there are still some etiquettes for giving gifts.
Gouliliruanruan is busy for a while every day, and it is not okay for her to never show up.
It’s Ye Qiaoqiao’s third son’s first birthday party, and Li Runrun is going.
Because of her visit, the Gu Mansion became a lot more lively.
When Li Runrun arrived, a group of ladies had already gathered in the backyard, and some of them brought their daughters out for a walk, so there were also many daughters from official families.
Li Runrun didn't bring her child with her because she was afraid that the child would feel uncomfortable. In such situations, she could handle it by herself.
When Ye Qiaoqiao saw her coming, she hurriedly took her hand and introduced her to others.
Li Runrun's status is already high, so there are not many people she needs to meet and greet. Most of them come to see her and make friends with her.
Li Runrun sat down, looked at the child, and chatted for a while.
There were also some ladies of high status, such as those related to the royal family, and some who were at odds with Ye Yunchu, so it was inevitable that they would intentionally target Li Runrun during their casual chats.
They thought she was of low birth, a lowly servant who had climbed to her current position, and was ignorant.
But what they talked about happened to be things like glass, blue and white porcelain, and mirrors.
They knew that Li Ruanruan and Ye Qiaoqiao were close, so they didn't talk about Suzhou embroidery, but when they talked about these things...
Li Runrun and Ye Qiaoqiao looked at each other and could hardly hold back their laughter.
Finally, it was Ye Qiaoqiao who said, "Since you guys are talking about this, why don't you go to the Prime Minister's wife's house someday? It won't be an eye-opener, but I'm afraid it will be almost as good."
Although some ladies didn't understand, they understood the meaning and deliberately asked in a flattering manner, "Oh? Why? Could it be that the Prime Minister dotes on his wife and has collected a lot of things? Then we really need to broaden our horizons."
Ye Qiaoqiao couldn't help laughing, so she said, "Because these are all her businesses? Don't you know?"
Li Runrun looked at those people who were mocking her and their faces turned red, as if they were too embarrassed to save face.
She coughed lightly, picked up the teacup and took a sip.
During the banquet, a lady flattered him by saying, "I'm thinking of giving my husband a set of colored glaze as a birthday gift. Can I order one from the Prime Minister's wife?"
Li Ruanruan said nonchalantly, "Whatever style you like, I'll give you a set. It's not something valuable."
Those Yin Yang Li Ruan Ruan were almost pissed off. They had just praised Liuli to the sky, but to Li Ruan Ruan, it was nothing worthwhile.
This slap in the face made them feel like vomiting blood.
After watching the children's "Grab the One-Year-Old Ceremony", Ye Qiaoqiao sent Li Ruanruan away, holding her hand, and said with a proud look, "I despised that gang the most, and today I finally vented my anger."
Li Ruanruan didn't take it to heart at all. She held Ye Qiaoqiao's hand and said, "Master Gu is so lucky to have three sons."
Ye Qiaoqiao glared at Li Ruanruan: "What else are you talking about? You just want to have a daughter."
"Alive?"
"I won't have any more children. I'll accept my fate."
Li Runrun hugged the one-year-old baby again, loved him very much, and then left.
When I returned, I discussed with Ye Yunchu whether I should have another child.
The next day, Ye Yunchu brought a small calico cat and pointed at Li Ruanruan: "Call me mother."
The plan for a second child was thus abandoned.
In the blink of an eye, it’s New Year’s Eve again.
Now the two families lived together. It turned out that Ye Yunchu had planned this long ago. The Li Mansion and the Hou Mansion were separated by only a wall.
Once a door is opened, we become a family.
During the banquet, neither the Marquis' wife nor the Marquis felt uncomfortable. The old lady was surrounded by her great-grandchildren and was coaxed by them, with a smile on her face.
Now Li Ruanruan has also been personally conferred the title of a first-rank imperial lady by the emperor, and all the plaques of the Li Mansion are bestowed by the emperor, and there is nothing that is not allocated to them.
What's more, after being disturbed by Ye Yunchu and being separated for five years, they had eliminated their ideas about family background.
Most parents in the world are the same. The older they get, the more they become like old lions, and all they want is for their children to be safe and happy.
At first, Li Da was still uncomfortable, but later she drank and chatted with the Marquis, and they had a lively New Year's Eve dinner.
Ye Yunchu held Li Ruanruan's hand and walked through the plum garden of the Marquis' Mansion. Ye Yunchu picked the most beautiful plum branch and handed it to Li Ruanruan.
Li Runrun took it with a smile. In Ye Yunchu's eyes, the current Runrun was the same shy Runrun from the past, which made his heart soften as well.
The two of them walked along the way, visiting the places where they used to live. For Ye Yunchu, it was five years, but for Li Runrun, it was ten years.
When they walked here, it seemed as if nothing had changed.
No, things have changed. They are more loving now.
The last time Li Runrun received the plum branch from Ye Yunchu, she was still a humble maid who was full of anxiety about the future.
Now she was holding the plum branch he had given her, smelling the cool fragrance of the plum blossoms, and holding his hand.
But my heart is full of the peace of mind of holding hands with my love and growing old together.
The snow is getting heavier and heavier, it's another snowy New Year's Eve.
Li Runrun walked back to the East Courtyard. Ye Yunchu had emptied out most of the place before. Later, the Marquis' wife missed her son, so she had people complete the place bit by bit, restoring it to its original state and cleaning it all year round.
Now, this courtyard has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel, and its master and mistress have returned.
Li Ruanruan placed the plum blossom in Ye Yunchu's hand. She only held one plum blossom and said to Ye Yunchu, "Let me dance for you."
"good."
Ye Yunchu watched Li Ruanruan dancing in the snow. The figure in the snow overlapped with the one in the past and the one in his dream.
Even though ten years have passed, Ye Yunchu still feels dazed and afraid.
Li Ruanruan was spinning, but the next moment she was hugged tightly in Ye Yunchu's arms. He lowered his head, his heart beating uncontrollably.
After so many years, when I think of our separation, I still cry with heartache, and even my voice is so hoarse with sadness: "Don't leave me again."
Li Ruanruan touched Ye Yunchu's face. She kissed his eyelids, tears and thin lips, and told him word by word: "Except for death, we will never be separated again."
"We will never be separated again, including in death."
He lowered his head and responded to her kiss, which was quick and passionate.
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