Upon seeing this, Feng Li hurriedly stepped forward, her steps light and urgent, her skirt fluttering in the wind.
Approaching Madam Qi, Feng Li gently grasped her withered and slightly trembling hand, his voice tender yet tinged with emotion: "Grandmother, please don't be sad anymore, we're back. Look, I am Feng Li. Although the journey has been arduous, being able to stand before you now makes it all worthwhile."
Madam Qi's lips trembled as she tried to speak, but her throat tightened with emotion. She could only nod repeatedly, her tears flowing even more profusely.
After a long silence, she managed to utter a few words with difficulty: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back..."
A long-lost smile, full of love and contentment, had blossomed on her face, and the traces of time seemed to have faded somewhat in that smile.
The maids standing nearby were also moved by this touching scene.
The maids who were talking in hushed tones fell silent instantly. One of them, who was the most sensitive, had her eyes red and brimming with tears. With a blink of an eye, the tears slid down her cheeks and dripped onto her brand-new clothes.
The slightly older maidservant beside her quickly reached out and gently patted her back, but she herself couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat, and could only bite her lower lip tightly, trying her best not to cry out loud.
The rough maid standing on the outermost side unconsciously clutched the hem of her clothes with her large, calloused hands, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force. She tilted her head back, blinking frantically, trying to suppress the bittersweet feeling, but the emotion and relief in her eyes were impossible to hide.
Qi Ruyan also walked up gracefully, her gaze fixed on Madam Qi's haggard face, her heart filled with pity and guilt.
"Madam...you've suffered so much these years," Qi Ruyan said softly, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze, filled with endless care and tenderness.
Madam Qi slowly shook her head, and with her still trembling hands, she tightly grasped Feng Li and Qi Ruyan's hands. She held them so tightly, as if she were using all her strength, afraid that if she let go, they would disappear again and fall back into that endless longing and pain.
Qi Yanshang and Qi Yanyun respectfully walked to Madam Qi, knelt down together, and performed a solemn salute.
Qi Yanshang raised his head and said sincerely, "Grandmother, your grandson Yanshang greets you and wishes you good health and longevity."
Qi Yanyun then added, "Grandmother, Yanyun is here too. I will definitely stay by your side from now on."
Looking at her two handsome, well-mannered grandsons, Madam Qi felt a surge of joy and satisfaction. She gently raised her hand, her withered fingers stroking their heads, her eyes filled with love and expectation, as if she saw the future hope and legacy of the family.
At this moment, the old butler, standing in the corner, also quietly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes with his sleeve. He had been in the mansion for many years and had witnessed the ups and downs of the Qi family. This scene of reunion made him feel deeply gratified. He silently thought to himself, "The master's family is finally reunited. It's truly a blessing from heaven."
His slightly hunched back seemed to straighten a bit, as if he had put down a long-standing heavy burden, and his whole being exuded a sense of ease and joy.
Qi Qing strode into the main hall, his eyes filled with both eagerness and relief.
His gaze swept quickly across everyone in the hall. He first saw Madam Qi embracing and weeping with Feng Li and Qi Ruyan. Tears welled up in his eyes as well, but a deep smile played on his lips, his satisfaction evident.
Seeing Qi Yanshang and Qi Yanyun kneeling respectfully before Madam Qi, he nodded slightly, his eyes full of approval for his two grandsons.
He strode over to the group and gently patted Madam Qi's shoulder, a tender and caring gesture that seemed to be silently comforting her.
Then, he looked at Feng Li and Qi Ruyan, and said in a slightly hoarse but happy voice, "Our Qi family is finally reunited."
Madam Qi gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, looked up at Qi Qing, and said with a hint of reproach in her eyes, "You old man, you've finally brought them back. Over the years, it's been like a piece of my heart is missing, but now it's finally whole again."
Qi Qing pulled up a chair and sat down next to Madam Qi, holding her hand tightly as he said, "Madam, these past ten years have indeed been difficult, but fortunately, heaven rewards those who persevere. Xiao Li is intelligent and brave, Ru Yan is gentle and kind, and Yan Shang and Yan Yun are also very talented. Our Qi family will definitely get better and better in the future."
Feng Li smiled and nestled close to Madam Qi, saying, "Grandfather is right. From now on, we will stay with Grandmother and make you happy every day."
Qi Ruyan nodded slightly and said, "Madam, the hardships of the past are over. Let's enjoy this time of reunion."
Madam Qi had tears on her face, but a happy smile appeared on her face. She gently stroked Feng Li's hair and said, "Xiao Li, you must have suffered a lot these years. Your grandmother wants to hear your story."
Feng Li then began to recount her experiences, from the interesting things she encountered with her adoptive parents in the mountains to the little skills she accidentally learned. She told the story vividly, and everyone listened intently.
Qi Qing nodded at times, and at other times showed an expression of amazement. Madam Qi held her hand tightly, her eyes full of tenderness and love.
Qi Yanshang added from the side, "Grandmother, you don't know how brave Li'er is when facing difficulties. Once..."
He recounted Feng Li's heroic deeds at length, drawing praise from everyone.
Qi Ruyan was quietly talking with Madam Qi about her longing for A Qi over the years. When they got emotional, their eyes welled up with tears, but they were quickly moved by the laughter and joy around them.
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