Wan Qiqi then realized that Tao Ran was a henpecked husband!
Tao Jing immediately said, "Sister-in-law, my side room was just cleaned up, you can let Sister Wan stay there!"
Luo Lan glanced at her gently, her eyes carrying a hint of reproach, "How could you let a guest stay in your side room?"
Wan Qiqi looked at Luo Lan as if she had finally seen the demeanor of a wealthy family. She smiled faintly and said, "Madam Tao, it's alright. I'm just a village woman. I only need a place to stay. There's no need to tidy up the room."
Luo Lan didn't dwell on the matter. She invited Wan Qiqi into the lobby, had food brought over, and then arranged for Tao Jing to take people to rest.
Tao Jing not only arranged for Wan Qiqi to stay, but also had water boiled and new clothes prepared.
Seeing Wan Qiqi dressed in clean and tidy clothes, Tao Jing couldn't help but exclaim, "Sister Wan, you look so beautiful, just as beautiful as my sister-in-law!"
Having transmigrated here, Wan Qiqi was already used to coarse cloth clothes, so she felt somewhat uncomfortable wearing light and close-fitting clothing now.
After chatting for a few minutes, the two returned to their respective rooms.
In the main courtyard, Tao Ran stood behind Luo Lan, gently massaging his wife's shoulders.
Luo Lan sighed softly, placed her hand on Tao Ran's hand, and had Tao Ran sit beside her. She asked, "Is she the younger sister that Zi Yan has been thinking about? Chen Wanshi?"
Tao Ran nodded, his brows furrowing slightly. "Uncle Wan's health is deteriorating, and I'm afraid he won't make it through the winter."
Luo Lan looked surprised, then comforted him, "At least he still has family now that he's recognized this sister."
"But he didn't want Chen Wanshi to know his plight." Tao Ran sighed softly. "Uncle Wan has done many good deeds, but now that he's ill, no one comes to visit him. Some even take advantage of his misfortune, preventing him from spending his remaining years in peace. It's truly pitiful!"
"Human hearts are unpredictable and beyond our control. All you need to do is pass on the books of sages and saints you have read to future generations; that is your effort!"
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