Regarding the wedding, Yi Luowa felt resistant internally. She couldn’t quite say why. It wasn’t until she got pregnant that she suddenly realized her family was incomplete. Her wedding, apart from her second uncle and Huo Li, had no other relatives, so she’d rather not have one.
However, her dad had brought up this matter more than once, but Yi Luowa didn’t express her opinion. Anyway, since the wedding would only happen after the baby was born, she didn’t feel like thinking about it too much.
Tong Yao soon invited Jimo Shanshan to co over. The wedding discussions temporarily ca to an end, and Yi Luowa let out a long breath. As long as no one brings it up, she feels revived.
Jimo Shanshan, with her big belly, sat down next to Yi Luowa. Like sisters who had weathered hard tis, they exchanged a glance and both burst into laughter.
Jimo Shanshan sighed, "I was miserable enough at ho, but now, seeing you makes even more miserable."
"With here to keep you company, you better enjoy yourself!" Yi Luowa laughed as she asked, "You’re about to give birth. Has Aunt Xixi said when she’s coming?"
"The day after tomorrow, together with my mom." Jimo Shanshan appeared a bit troubled. Her mother-in-law coming over was fine, but her own mother’s arrival might create inconvenience.
Yi Luowa chuckled. Having a mom really is wonderful! She didn’t know why, but she increasingly envied kids who had mothers.
"Sis, our mom will be here soon!" Youyou chid in from the side. "Mom said she won’t leave once she arrives and will stay to help you after the baby’s born."
Youyou twisted her little head as she spoke.
Yi Luowa hugged Youyou tightly by the shoulder. In this family, Youyou understood her best. Both knew how unbearable it was to grow up without a mother.
Youyou leaned on Yi Luowa’s shoulder and gently nuzzled against her. The bond between the sisters beca even closer.
Ni Lu wasn’t one to delay things. Just as Youyou finished speaking, she showed up with the servants, carrying large bags upon bags.
When Long Che noticed all these bags contained things for his grandchildren, he furrowed his brow unhappily. "The kids’ stuff—Tong Yao and I already bought it all."
Ni Lu glanced at him and said, "Don’t be unhappy; the grandchildren aren’t yours alone. They’re also my grandson and granddaughter!"
"Haha... Exactly! They’re also my and my family’s grandkids." Huo Li’s laughter reached them before she herself did.
Yi Luowa smiled at the doorway. "Why are you here?"
"Got dumped by your second uncle. Ca here seeking refuge." Huo Li walked in, chuckling. After greeting everyone, she handed Yi Luowa a bag. "I saw this while shopping today and bought it for you."
"What is it?" Yi Luowa asked, holding onto the bag.
"Maternity dresses. It’s getting hotter and hotter, so I bought you a few to wear alternately." Huo Li turned to Jimo Shanshan with a smile. "Shanshan, you’re about to give birth so I didn’t buy anything special for you. If you see one you like, take it."
"I’ll manage for the next few days, so it’s all good." Jimo Shanshan grinned at Huo Li. She liked Huo Li’s straightforward personality—always saying what was on her mind without pandering to anyone.
"I also bought so. The two of them can exchange and share." Ni Lu chid in with a smile.
Youyou pursed her lips and looked at Ni Lu. "So you only bought things for my sis? None for ?"
"I wouldn’t dare buy things for you. I’ll have to take you to the mall to choose for yourself." Ni Lu smiled at Tong Yao and said, "Honestly, if Youyou wasn’t my own child, I wouldn’t believe it. Such a picky dresser! All my bad habits with clothes seem to have passed down to her."
"At least you admit you’re picky!" Tong Yao rolled her eyes at her.
"Of course I know my own flaws. Haha..." Ni Lu laughed heartily.
Youyou tugged at Yi Luowa’s arm. "Sis, do you think Mom is acting normal?"
Before Yi Luowa could respond, Long Che preempted with a laugh, "When your mom acts normally, she’s like a lunatic. Only when she behaves abnormally does she resemble a human being!"
Youyou suppressed her laughter and glanced at Ni Lu.
Ni Lu cleared her throat lightly. "Long Che, we’re a bunch of won sitting around chatting, and yet here you are chiming in as a man."
"Then I’ll leave. You all keep chatting." Long Che got up and laughed as he headed out.
Tong Airui saw his dad stand up and quickly chid, "Dad, about Old Eight and Youyou’s matter..."
"Let your mom handle it. Didn’t you see your Aunt Ni Lu is already annoyed by !"
"Aunt Ni Lu? I’m Rui’er’s mother-in-law!" Ni Lu retorted unhappily.
Long Che raised an eyebrow slightly. "Just because of this connection, you’ve grown even less afraid of !"
Ni Lu burst into laughter. "Of course! If you dare show attitude again, I’ll take my daughters back with !"
Long Che chuckled helplessly and turned to enter his study.
Tong Yao took Ni Lu’s hand with a smile. "Seeing you back to your old self—so wonderful!"
"Jack says the sa. He says the house finally feels lively again." Ni Lu sighed lightly. "I’ve been sick for so long, poor Jack had to endure so much."
"It’s all in the past; let’s not dwell on unhappy things." Lady Jing Ya chuckled as she said, "Let’s talk about sothing joyful. Just now, we were discussing Xuanxuan and Youyou’s wedding."
Ni Lu glanced at Youyou reluctantly and said to Lady Jing Ya, "Before I ca, Yan Zi called . Jack and I discussed as well; this child can’t bear to leave Xuanxuan even for a day. If they keep living like this, people will gossip. Better to let them marry directly."
Tong Yao gave her a look. "There’s nothing wrong with it! Youyou is living with , not at the Viscount’s residence. Besides, Third Uncle predicts that if they don’t marry this year, they’ll have to wait five years."
"You really know how to make a point!" Ni Lu laughed. "Jack and I don’t have any objections."
Youyou glanced at Mi Chenxuan and couldn’t help but smile.
Mi Chenxuan was all smiles, feeling like this was a dream—it was happening so fast that he was actually getting married soon!
"When Yan Zi and Xiaotian arrive, you can discuss how to handle the wedding." Tong Yao smiled as she said.
"We’ll do it like Joyina’s wedding. Originally, we thought of holding two ceremonies, but considering everyone’s schedule, we decided against it."
"That works."
While everyone was chatting, snoring echoed through the living room. Tong Yao turned to look, seeing Tong Jiaqi asleep in his seat.
"Aunt Tao, should I wake Dad to move to the bedroom?" Tong Yao whispered.
"Let him sleep a bit longer—ten minutes at most." Tao Yanran smiled helplessly. "I’ll grab a blanket for him."
"Grandma, let do it." Tong Airui stood up and quickly walked into the bedroom.
Yi Luowa, infected by Tong Jiaqi’s snoring, also started nodding off.
Huo Li poked her lightly. "Sleepy? Go rest in the bedroom!"
Yi Luowa blinked dazedly at her. "Did I fall asleep?"
"Not yet, but you’re close!"
Tong Yao smiled warmly. "Luowa, you and Shanshan should go rest. No need to keep us company."
Yi Luowa tried to rally her energy. "My mom and Huo Li just arrived... I’ll stay with them a little longer."
"I’m not leaving, and there’ll be plenty of ti to talk later! You should go rest now." Ni Lu extended her hand to Yi Luowa. "Mom will walk you to the bedroom."
"It’s okay. I’ll take a walk and perk myself up." Yi Luowa steadied herself with Ni Lu’s help and slowly stood up.
"Sis, let show you sothing fun. Maybe it’ll wake you up." Youyou pulled out her phone, opened the album, and handed it to Yi Luowa. "I secretly took these photos—take a look at the Bearded Emperor Haotian and the Veiled Haotian Empress."
Yi Luowa took the phone and flipped through several photos. The more she looked, the more amusing they beca. Emperor Haotian’s beard covered half his face, and Empress Haotian’s veil left only her eyes visible. Yet even so, their affection was evident in their looks, their gazes brimming with pure and untainted tenderness.
"Sis, there are more! Holding hands, protecting her on walks, and even embracing her shoulders. Apparently, my master says Emperor Haotian is madly in love with his wife."
Youyou swiped through two more photos and mumbled, "Sothing snatched can sotis feel the most precious. Haotian’s Empress nearly ended up as his sister-in-law. Sis, look, I was always the one pursuing Mi Chenxuan. Do you think he’ll cherish less because of it?"
Yi Luowa laughed and swatted her hand away. "Stop fretting! If Mi cherishes you any less, would he be grinning all stupidly about getting married right now?"
"Exactly!" Mi Chenxuan walked over and reached out to tousle Youyou’s hair. "Sister-in-law, flip to the last photo and see if you notice anything unusual."
Yi Luowa glanced at him, quickly flipping to the last photo. It was an eye close-up of Empress Haotian.
Yi Luowa looked at Youyou suspiciously. "How did you get such a close-up secretly?"
"Not secretly—it’s downloaded from the computer. Sister-in-law, look at her eyes." Mi Chenxuan pointed at Empress Haotian’s eyes.
"Beautiful big eyes, but there’s a hint of sorrow in them."
Youyou’s gaze shifted between the photo and Yi Luowa, eventually shaking her head at Mi Chenxuan. "Initially, it seed very similar, but when you compare closely, it’s not that much alike."
"Similar to what?" Yi Luowa asked in confusion.
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