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Lu Yundi shook his head and said sternly, "No, that is a forbidden area. The old lady does not allow us to go there. We cannot enter without permission."

Yan Shuqin ran over and said breathlessly, "Madam, what secret passage are you talking about? I want to see it too."

Lu Yundi gently patted Yan Shuqin's shoulder and said with a smile: "When you grow up, Madam will tell you naturally. Now, you should enjoy this carefree childhood."

Yan Shuqin nodded obediently and ran back to play in the flowers.

At this time, Madam Lu came over and said to Yan Canglan: "Canglan, you feel that life in this mansion is boring, that's because you haven't discovered the fun of life. There are many interesting places in this mansion, but you have never noticed them. For example, do you know that there is a century-old plum tree in the back garden, which blooms every winter. The fragrance of the plum blossom is enough to intoxicate people."

Yan Canglan's eyes flashed with curiosity, and he asked hurriedly: "Really? Then should we wait until winter to come and see?"

Mrs. Lu smiled gently and said, "Of course. However, you must remember that the beautiful things in life are not necessarily far away. Sometimes, you only need to discover with your heart that the things around you can also bring you happiness."

Yan Canglan nodded, as if he understood something.

Lu Yundi accompanied Yan Canglan to play in the back garden for a while, and Yan Canglan's depressed mood was relieved. He raised his little face, looked at Lu Yundi and said:

Yan Canglan raised his little face, looked at Lu Yundi and said, "Madam, there is something I don't understand, and I would like to ask you for advice."

Lu Yundi smiled gently, his eyes full of doting: "Tell me, Canglan, what is troubling you so much?"

Yan Canglan bit his lower lip, as if he was hesitating about how to speak. Finally, he made up his mind and said, "Madam, do you think that Lu Wanqing's elder sister deliberately did not marry into our Zhongyong Marquis Mansion because my father has not returned and she is unwilling to come and be our stepmother?"

Lu Yundi was slightly stunned, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes. She sighed softly and said, "Maybe she has considered this. But people's hearts are hard to predict, and I dare not speculate."

There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Yan Canglan's eyes, and his tone was a little cold: "Then Madam, do you think she is very ugly?"

Lu Yundi frowned, looking at Yan Canglan's expression, she knew that he had a deep prejudice against Lu Wanqing. She gently patted Yan Canglan's hand and said softly: "Appearance is something that everyone has their own preferences. I can't conclude that she is ugly just because she didn't marry into the loyal and brave mansion. Besides, marriage matters are about being well-matched, maybe she has other considerations."

After hearing this, Yan Canglan's dissatisfaction became more obvious. He snorted coldly, "Madam, you are too kind. She obviously despises our Zhongyong Marquis Mansion and dislikes my father's disappearance, so she deliberately didn't marry here. Such a person is not worthy of being called a beauty."

Lu Yundi looked at Yan Canglan's angry expression and felt a little worried. She knew her son's character. Once he decided on something, he would stick to it to the end. She whispered, "Canglan, do you know what a real beauty is?"

Yan Canglan was stunned and shook his head.

Lu Yundi smiled and pointed at the flowers in the garden: "Look at these flowers and plants. Although they are beautiful in their own way, true beauty is not only about appearance, but also about inner kindness and wisdom. Even if Lu Wanqing has an ordinary appearance, if she is kind-hearted, she is also a beauty."

Yan Canglan was silent for a moment after hearing this. He looked at his mother, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "Madam, are you too lenient with her?"

Lu Yundi touched Yan Canglan's little head and said, "Tolerance is a virtue, Canglan. We can't lose our kindness and tolerance because of other people's mistakes."

Yan Canglan was silent for a while, as if he was digesting his mother's words. Suddenly, he raised his head and looked at Lu Yundi firmly: "Madam, I will remember your words. But no matter what, I will not forgive her."

Lu Yundi looked at her son's determined eyes and felt helpless. She knew that this matter had become a knot in Yan Canglan's heart. She said softly, "Okay, Canglan. But remember, no matter what happens, stay calm and don't let your emotions affect your judgment."

Yan Canglan nodded, indicating that he understood what Lu Yundi said.

Lu Yundi tapped Yan Canglan's nose and said with a smile, "It seems that we are a good match, a 'tortoise' and a 'turtle'."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Shuqin beside him couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the crisp laughter echoed in the garden.

There was a hint of mischief in Yan Canglan's eyes, and he smiled and said, "Madam, why don't we just make the names of 'turtle' and 'turtle' real?" As he spoke, he looked up at the old turtle in the lotus pond, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Lu Yundi gently patted Yan Canglan's shoulder and said with a smile: "Since you are so curious, then go and take a look. However, do not disturb the old turtle, as it has a very long lifespan in this mansion."

Yan Canglan nodded, picked up a branch, and walked towards the lotus pond. Yan Shuqin followed closely behind him, and the two stopped by the pond, staring closely at the old turtle.

The old turtle slowly poked its head out of the water, its eyes wide open, as if sizing up the two young men. Yan Canglan gently poked the old turtle with a branch, and the old turtle widened its eyes, seeming a little angry, but unable to show it.

Yan Shuqin couldn't help but laugh and said, "Brother, you see the old turtle seems to be angry."

Yan Canglan smiled, put away the branches, turned to Yan Shuqin and said, "Sister, let's go pick some lotus flowers and present them to the lady."

After the two of them finished talking, they walked towards the pavilion in the middle of the lotus pond. Seeing this, Lu Yundi followed them.

The lotus leaves were green and the lotus flowers were beautiful. Lu Yundi looked at the two of them, feeling very happy. She walked gently into the pavilion, looked at Yan Canglan and Yan Shuqin, and said with a smile, "You two are really thoughtful."

Yan Canglan respectfully handed over a lotus flower and said, "Madam, this is what my sister and I picked for you. I hope you like it."

Lu Yundi took the lotus, her eyes full of joy. She gently stroked Yan Canglan's hair and said, "How can I not like it?"

Yan Shuqin also handed over a lotus flower and said with a smile: "Madam, I picked this lotus flower. I hope you like it."

Lu Yundi took it with a smile and said, "Of course I like it, my dear Shuqin."

Yan Shuqin pointed to the old turtle in the lotus pond and asked curiously, "Madam, that old turtle looks very kind. How long has it been here?"

Lu Yundi smiled slightly and said, "This old turtle was specially brought from Jiangnan by my father. It has been with me for more than 20 years. It can be regarded as an elder in the mansion."

Yan Canglan got curious and picked up a branch to poke the old turtle. The old turtle seemed to be used to such play and slowly retracted its head into its shell. Yan Canglan laughed and thought it was very interesting.

Seeing this, Lu Yundi gently patted Yan Canglan's shoulder and said with a smile: "Be careful, don't disturb the old turtle's peace. It has witnessed many stories in our family."