Traveling through troubled times, he fled with his stepson

"I understand what you mean by eating up the poor family. Ordinary people can't afford to support you with the way you eat."

Xu Yaluo was also surprised by the two boys' appetite.

Wei Qiqi was not the only one who felt unfamiliar with the child. Xu Yaluo was always surprised every time she saw Cheng Feiyue.

Each change is bigger than the last.

"After eating, Qiqi, take Li Yuan back to the courtyard. We'll eat together in the evening. Now that they are here, I want to have a lively and reunion dinner."

"You two should have something to talk about, so I won't bother you."

Xu Yaluo made the arrangements with a smile. Wei Qiqi had nothing to say, so she just nodded.

Looking sideways at Li Yuan, the boy was quietly eating a plate of braised lion's head.

"We don't care what plans you two have for tomorrow, but today you have to give us, the old mothers who are waiting for you."

Xu Yaluo's words made Wei Qiqi couldn't help but touch her nose. She called herself "old lady" before because Li Yuan was still young. Now Li Yuan has grown taller and bigger than her, so it is really not appropriate to call herself "old lady" anymore.

It feels particularly inconsistent.

Cheng Feiyue chuckled, "Mom, we only have you. Aunt Seven is not like us. If we go out and let others recognize us, we can be said to be Li Yuan's sister."

"You are such a nagging boy, how can you be sisters?"

As he said this, he looked at Wei Qiqi and Li Yuan.

The two of them are standing next to each other. At first glance, they are a handsome man and a beautiful woman, but it is really hard to tell what they look like... Tsk, what are you thinking about? The little brat is so talkative, I actually remembered it.

What is the relationship between these two?

That's a registered step-relative.

After a few people had packed up, Wei Qiqi took Li Yuan to the yard.

"After two years in the military camp, your temperament has become more and more gentle." Wei Qiqi spoke, breaking the deadlock between the two people.

Li Yuan's lips slightly curved, "Qiniang, you told me to stop being so aggressive and to cultivate my character."

Wei Qiqi nodded in agreement after hearing this. This was indeed what she said. When Li Yuan left two years ago, she looked at Li Yuan and Chen Feiyue together, and saw that Li Yuan was even more imposing and had a better temperament. She couldn't help but remind him.

"I did say it, but it was just a suggestion. If you don't want to do something, will it work if I say it?" Wei Qiqi shook her head. "I refuse to take the blame."

Li Yuan blinked twice slowly and then laughed.

Wei Qiqi, who had been paying attention to Li Yuan, was stunned.

Li Yuan loved to laugh and talk when he was a child, but he became more gloomy and withdrawn as he grew older. Now should be the first time we see Li Yuan smile since he grew up.

Like in early spring, the ice on the river melts, tinkling and turning into water under the support of the spring breeze.

"Qiniang, why do you want to take the blame for no reason?"

Li Yuan was very curious. When they were together in the past, Wei Qiqi always said one or two words that he couldn't understand. After not seeing her for a long time, she suddenly said something that he still couldn't understand.

I just wonder how a person can remain the same for six or seven years.

Wei Qiqi was embarrassed by this question, and then explained: "It means to take the blame for someone else, usually referring to being wronged."

As they walked, they arrived at the gate of the yard.

Jian Yu, who was guarding the door, was startled when he saw Li Yuan, then bowed: "Master."

"Well, hard work."

Wei Qiqi left the two of them to talk at the door and pushed it open and went in first.

It is the spring equinox now, and the peach trees in the yard that have been bare for the whole winter are now blooming in groups of two or three, adding a bit of vitality to the yard.

Jianfeng was doing something under the eaves of the yard. When he saw her coming, he stood up immediately.

"Your master is outside, go meet him. Here is your wages for this month. You will have two days off, so take a good rest."

Wei Qiqi said gently, handing over a purse.

Jian Feng thanked him, took it skillfully and sighed again: "Master, I'm lucky that I was chosen to protect you. Master is so kind."

Wei Qiqi smiled at Jian Feng's rare chatter and said, "Relax a little."

Jianfeng bowed and went out.

Wei Qiqi went into the small kitchen and prepared to boil some water for Li Yuan to drink to help him digest food.

Add water to the pot and bring it to a boil, then add a little bit of Cistanche deserticola.

A strange smell wafted out from the small kitchen. Li Yuan, who had just walked in after giving his instructions, paused, and his calm and slightly gentle face immediately became expressionless.

Standing there, the smell like chicken shit kept entering his nose. After silently resisting for a while, he took a step again.

"Qiniang."

Seeing Li Yuan's obvious expression, Wei Qiqi felt a little better.

That's right, a young person's expression should be shown on his face.

Telling him to restrain himself does not make him a bad person.

"Remember to drink all of this."

Pointing at the water in the kettle, Wei Qiqi was about to leave.

Li Yuan grabbed her arm, "Qiniang, you... don't want to drink?"

Originally, if he drank, Wei Qiqi would drink too. Knowing what he was thinking, Wei Qiqi shook her head and said, "You are the one who is full, not me. Why do you want to drink this?"

Then he shook his hand and left.

Li Yuan was left alone to face the smell of chicken shit.

After seeing everyone leave, Li Yuan stayed quietly for a while, then picked up a small bowl beside him and poured it out.

Because it was poured out, the smell of chicken shit became stronger. Li Yuan did not have the tangled expression just now. He picked up the small bowl and drank it all.

After drinking it, she poured another cup. Wei Qiqi understood him and prepared it for him. As long as she said to finish it, no matter how much it was, Li Yuan would finish it.

So she usually prepares small portions.

When boiled, the taste of the vine smells very bad, like the smell of chicken shit in a chicken coop. But it tastes very sweet when you drink it, and it can moisten your throat and help digestion.

After drinking, Li Yuan went to find Wei Qiqi, but ran into Ye Yuanxin who had just entered the room.

Ye Yuanxin stopped where he was and saluted towards Li Yuan: "Young Master."

Li Yuan asked, "Qiniang is in the room."

The corners of his mouth were slightly raised and his expression was gentle. Compared with the few times they had met before, Ye Yuanxin was surprised at his change.

I unconsciously looked at him a few more times.

Then he lowered his head and went into the house.

Li Yuan followed him into the house.

Seeing them coming in one after another, Wei Qiqi was a little surprised, but didn't say much.

He only asked Ye Yuanxin: "Is there something wrong? Why are you coming here at this time?"

Because Li Yuan came back these two days, Ye Yuanxin did not stay with Wei Qiqi, but lived with her brother.

There must be something wrong when he comes back.

"My brother said that someone from the workshop wants to see you. He said there is a big business cooperation."

Wei Qiqi frowned slightly. If it was a cooperation, the worst that could happen was that they would just refuse. Ye Yuanjiang knew that they never cooperated with others.

"They said we would use our fine salt in exchange for their iron."

"Any amount is fine."

As soon as she heard the word iron, she knew that this matter was not that simple.

This is indeed not something Ye Yuanjiang can handle.

"Okay, I'll go over too."

She picked up the papers on the table and looked at Li Yuan apologetically. But Li Yuan just stared at her, his meaning was self-evident.