417 Warmth
Apart from Chen Hu’s family, this was the first time they were eating at someone else’s house. They were warm relatives and were concerned about them. They closed the distance between them with a smile on their faces and warm feelings in their hearts.
During dinner, knowing that Su Xiaolu was still sleeping with Su Xiaoling, Mother Qi smiled and said, “The two sisters have such a good relationship, unlike my sons. Xingzhi and Xingfeng couldn’t sleep together when they were young.”
Qi Xingzhi smiled and said, “Isn’t that because Big Brother is too annoying when he sleeps? He even needs to practice boxing when he sleeps. When I sleep, he punches me, making me cry. Either he kicks me to the ground, or he sweeps away all the blankets and makes me sick from the cold.”
Mother Qi laughed when she heard that. She nodded and said, “Yes, yes.”
Qi Xingfeng’s face turned red. Many words that he wanted to say to save his face spun in his mind. In the end, he only spat out a few words. “Brother, weak.”
Qi Xingfeng heaved a sigh of relief.
Wasn’t that the case? Because Qi Xingzhi was too weak, he couldn’t withstand a kick or a punch from him. That was why the two brothers couldn’t sleep together.
“Xingzhi’s body was too weak. It’s also my fault for moving the fetal qi when I was pregnant with him back then. Xingzhi almost died. It was really dangerous back then.”
As Mother Qi spoke, she glanced at Father Qi beside her. It had been so many years. Every time she thought about it, she still felt frightened.
When Father Qi was injured that time, he had an untreatable hidden illness. From then on, he could no longer fight.
General Qi sighed and said, “Perhaps the heavens also think that our Qi family has bled too much, so they let the child live. It’s a good thing that the heavens pity us.”
His son passed away a long time ago. Several of his grandsons did not even have the chance to get married. The Qi family had been suffering for so many years.
“Grandpa, Cousin, Cousin-in-law, let me toast you. It’s all thanks to you that ordinary people like us can live peacefully.”
Su Sanlang raised his glass solemnly. He really admired the soldiers.
Every soldier who shed blood for their country was admirable.
“Well said.”
General Qi smiled at Su Sanlang, raised his glass, and drank it all in one gulp.
As a general, didn’t he sacrifice himself to protect the territory so that the people of the county behind him could live in peace?
To be able to receive gratitude was something that made the general happy.
Qi Xingfeng drank a glass of wine and his face turned red. He said word by word, “In the future, you have me.”
“Defend you.”
It was very difficult for Qi Xingfeng to speak now. Every word was carefully thought out by him.
As a member of the Qi family, he naturally had to inherit the moral character of the Qi family’s soldiers in the future. He had to be a soldier who guarded their territory and did not embarrass the Qi family.
However, all these were condensed into a few words in the end.
He was really trying very hard to control himself.
Qi Xingzhi patted Qi Xingfeng’s shoulder and said with a smile, “Big Brother is the best.”
He smiled as he looked at his gentle aunt, gentle uncle, gentle and sensible cousin, and clever and cute cousin. His heart warmed.
After dinner, everyone sat together for a while and drank some nourishing tea before resting.
A servant led Su Sanlang, Madam Zhao, Su Xiaolu, and Su Xiaoling to Chrysanthemum Garden.
The courtyard was clean, and the bedding and bed had been changed. It was clean and well-prepared, as if they could stay here at any time.
At night, Su Xiaolu leaned on Su Xiaoling’s shoulder and sighed. “Sister, I like it here.”
She was ready to let it go, but she was happier when she had it all.
In the future, she would have a family. She was really happy.
Qi Xingfeng was very good, and so was Qi Xingzhi. Everyone in the Qi family was very good.
Su Xiaoling smiled and said, “I like this place too. We have to visit our great-grandfather often in the future.”
Su Xiaoling’s smile deepened. What she was most afraid of did not happen. Her heart was filled with gratitude for this world at all times.
The two sisters leaned against each other and fell asleep with smiles on their faces.
For the next few days, they stayed here.
Su Sanlang and his family only returned after Su Chong, Su Hua, Zhou Heng, and the others finished their exams.
Madam Zhao was clearly in a good mood. After untying this knot in her heart, she felt much more relaxed.
To her, it did not matter whether she was Yan Mian or not. This was because no matter if she was Yan Mian or Madam Zhao, her life would not change. This peace would not be destroyed. This was enough.
After Su Sanlang’s family returned, General Qi left the residence with the family.
They were going to none other than the Yan Residence.
It had been a long time since General Qi came to the Yan Residence. Ever since Yan Mian was lost, he had not come here for more than 20 years.
Tonight’s visit really shocked the Yan Residence.
Over the past few days, Qi Xinyue had already been buried.
Yan Qingyun only wanted to live a peaceful life. After apologizing, he would live quietly. He didn’t want to be ostentatious and kept a low profile.
Knowing that Madam Zhao’s family had gone to the general’s residence, Yan Qingyun was still worried. However, after so many days of no news, he was relieved. Now that General Qi’s family was here, Yan Qingyun immediately panicked.
No matter what, it was not wrong for the family to come out and welcome them first.
As soon as they met, Yan Qingyun bowed respectfully and said, “Greetings, father-in-law.”
General Qi looked at Yan Qingyun. After decades, Yan Qingyun had aged and was no longer a lowly official from back then. The present was different from the past. The Minister of State was now very impressive.
General Qi’s voice was cold and deep. “You’re too polite. I haven’t been to your place for a long time. I suddenly thought of it and came to visit. Don’t tell me you don’t welcome me.”
What Qi Xinyue had done could be erased with her death, but those things that belonged to his daughter could not be erased just like that. They had occupied it for so many years. It was time to return it to its rightful owner.
Yan Qingyun quickly smiled apologetically and said, “Father-in-law, you must be joking. I’ll always welcome you here.”
“Nephew, Xingfeng, Xingzhi, please enter as well.”
Yan Qingyun respectfully invited the Qi family into the residence.
General Qi looked serious. After sitting down in the main room, he looked at Yan Qingyun and asked directly, “Do you still have my daughter’s dowry list?”
Yan Zhiyuan frowned as he listened.
Yan Qingyun was stunned for a moment before he smiled and said, “Of course I still have it.”
When General Qi asked this, Yan Qingyun knew why he was here. Although he didn’t want to give the money, he knew that he had to.
“It’s fine as long as it’s still there. If Yu’er was still alive, most of these things would have been left for Mianmian’s dowry. Now that Yu’er is no longer in the world, and Mianmian has been missing for more than 20 years, now that she’s back, I’ll make the decision to give 80% of Yu’er’s dowry to Mianmian as her dowry. Do you have any objections?”
After saying that, General Qi looked at Yan Qingyun.