This year was Bai Yuwei’s first Mid-Autumn Festival in the Capital City, and it was destined to be her most unforgettable one.
Who could have imagined? She had lived so long, only to get struck by lightning under a big tree?
She seriously suspected that the lightning was aid at Ji Li, and she was rely collateral damage.
Ji Li, with a head of wild, frizzy white hair, puffed out a mouthful of black smoke and asked expressionlessly, "Your bracelet... how much did it even cost?"
Bai Yuwei, who was now a frazzled ss like a burnt-out lion, responded soullessly, "Not much, just ten thousand taels."
Ji Li dropped to his knees.
"Ten thousand taels... No wonder lightning struck!"
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Bai Yuwei didn’t dare live in that courtyard anymore. ng Qianqian gave her the choice between staying in the main courtyard or Tinglan Garden.
She didn’t want to stay in the sa courtyard as the little one, but the main courtyard had Lu Yuan, which was inconvenient. In the end, she chose Tinglan Garden.
Bao Shu was a kind-hearted little girl. Upon learning that her aunt’s courtyard had been struck by lightning, she not only generously took her aunt in but also thoughtfully gave up her own room.
"I... I’ll just... go squish in, with my mom," she said, spreading her little hands.
Lu Yuan scoffed, "I think you just want to sleep with your mom."
Bao Shu righteously retorted, "And you’re not... always sleeping, with my mom? If you’re so great, go... sleep with your own mom."
Lu Yuan’s lips twitched.
This little rascal could barely talk properly, yet she already had so many twisted argunts. He couldn’t imagine how unmanageable she would be when she turned two—she’d probably outargue every bird in the household.
The group spent a lively Mid-Autumn Festival together at Tinglan Garden with the Old Matriarch, eating crabs, drinking yellow wine, admiring the bright moon, reciting poems and verses, and even playing leaf cards.
Si Snake’s vast knowledge left Yu Li in awe.
He had always thought the Twelve Guards were masters of Martial Arts but not necessarily well-read.
But when Si Snake debated poetry with him, he was not at all at a disadvantage.
Si Snake carried a deanor of elegance and refinent, making Yu Li feel for a mont that this man seed utterly out of place with the bloodthirsty Twelve Guards.
Another person Yu Li couldn’t quite figure out was his brother-in-law.
For so reason, his brother-in-law had been preoccupied ever since returning from the Lin Family today.
Even though he acted normal, Yu Li could see through it.
As the night deepened, Si Snake and Ji Li returned to Fengshui Alley.
Yu Li also headed back to his own courtyard.
anwhile, a certain cunning little girl was once again feigning sleep, stubbornly nestled in ng Qianqian’s arms, refusing to move.
Lu Yuan saw through the little act imdiately and said to Qing Shuang, "If she’s already asleep, take her back to her room."
"Not asleep," the little one imdiately raised her head, glaring resentfully at her father.
ng Qianqian’s lips curved slightly. "Bao Shu was startled last ti. Let her sleep with us for a few more nights."
Lu Yuan let out an icy snort.
Bao Shu, victorious, snuggled into ng Qianqian’s arms, smugly wriggling her little feet all the way.
At midnight.
After each had finished their evening routines, the two adults lay on the spacious, soft bed.
Originally, Bao Shu had been sleeping in the middle, but after she landed a surprise kick to her father’s face in her sleep, ng Qianqian shifted her to the side.
The night breeze brushed through the courtyard, causing the mottled branches and leaves to dance across the moonlit window paper.
The room fell silent, with only the sound of the little one’s even breathing.
In her dream, she seed to have been startled; her small body shivered.
ng Qianqian imdiately turned to her, gently patting her tiny shoulder.
Bao Shu settled down.
Night sank back into quietude.
ng Qianqian turned her head and t a pair of deep, unwavering eyes that hadn’t looked away in ti.
Lu Yuan adjusted his expression and said coolly, "What’s wrong with her?"
"Probably had a nightmare," ng Qianqian replied softly, lying back flat. Suddenly, she reached her hand into his blanket and clasped his slightly cool fingertips.
Lu Yuan’s body stiffened. "ng Xiaojiu, what are you doing?"
ng Qianqian muttered, "Didn’t you already want to hold hands in the carriage?"
Lu Yuan’s ears instantly turned red as he sternly said, "ng Xiaojiu, you’re getting more and more presumptuous—"
Before he could finish, ng Qianqian propped herself up with her elbow, leaned in close, and stared intently into his eyes.
"Once the Chu Family case is resolved, shall we go together to pay respects to our ntors?"
"No longer living under anyone’s shadow, no longer being soone’s shadow, standing tall and letting the world know—"
"That my husband is the youngest, most brilliant top scholar under the heavens!"
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