The night was as dark as ink, and the lights in the Lotus Tower were swaying.

Li Xiangyi gently lit a wisp of calming incense, and the curling green smoke filled the air, carrying a faint fragrance of plants. Qiao Wanwan sat at the table, holding a cup of warm tea in her hand, her eyes fixed on Li Xiangyi with a hint of inquiry.

"Huahua, are you still not planning to take Fang Duobing with you?" Qiao Wanwan asked softly, with a hint of understanding in her voice.

Li Xiangyi walked over to sit next to Qiao Wanwan, held her hand, and said gently, "Wanwan, I want to find Di Feisheng to clarify what happened back then, and also ask him about the poison in the green tea. This trip is too dangerous, and Fang Duobing is still a child, I don't want him to get involved."

Qiao Wanwan lowered her eyes and sighed softly: "I know, you are always like this, you like to take on everything by yourself."

Li Xiangyi smiled and gently scratched Qiao Wanwan's nose. "Silly girl, I'm just worried you'll worry. Besides, although Fang Duobing is simple, he's also a smart man. If he really wants to follow us, how can we get rid of him?"

"But..." Qiao Wanwan hesitated to speak.

"No buts." Li Xiangyi interrupted her, "Hanhan, trust me, I will take care of everything."

Qiao Wanwan looked at Li Xiangyi's determined eyes and finally nodded: "Okay, I believe you."

After a while, Fang Duobing fell into a deep sleep, snoring softly. Li Xiangyi and Qiao Wanwan smiled at each other, and everything was said without words.

"Hanhan," Li Xiangyi held Qiao Wanhan's hand with a gentle look in his eyes, "I want to go back and see Master's wife first, and pay my respects to Master."

Qiao Wanwan nodded, a trace of nostalgia flashing in her eyes: "Well, we haven't been back for a long time, I wonder if Master's wife misses me."

Li Xiangyi gently took Qiao Wanwan into his arms: "Master's wife must miss you very much. Over the years, she has been working hard to improve your health. I feel really bad for her."

Qiao Wanwan snuggled in Li Xiangyi's arms and whispered, "Master's wife treats me like her own daughter, so I naturally treat her like my own mother. This time when I go back, I want to spend some time with her."

"Okay." Li Xiangyi responded softly, "Once we have settled everything, we will take Master's wife with us and live a good life in Yunyin Villa."

Qiao Wanwan's eyes sparkled with longing: "Well, we are a family, together forever."

As the morning light began to appear, the sky turned pale.

Li Xiangyi and Qiao Wanwan drove away quietly in the Lotus Tower. On the roadside, Fang Duobing was still sleeping, a sweet smile on his face, as if he was having a beautiful dream.

The Lotus Tower gradually moved away in the morning light, and the wheels of the car made a slight sound as they rolled over the bluestone road.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried horse hooves broke the tranquility of the early morning.

A heroic woman dressed in tight clothes came galloping on a horse. She was He Xiaofeng, the second master of Tianji Villa.

He Xiaofeng reined in his horse not far from the Lotus Tower, his eyes swept over the building, and finally fell on Li Xiangyi.

"Excuse me, is this Li Lianhua, the owner of the Lotus Tower?" He Xiaofeng asked with a clear and loud voice, clasping his fists.

Li Xiangyi nodded slightly: "Exactly."

"I'm He Xiaofeng, the Second Hall Master of Tianji Villa," He Xiaofeng introduced herself. "I have a nephew named Fang Xiaobao. I wonder if he's traveling with you two?"

Li Xiangyi understood what he said, but remained calm: "Mr. Fang is indeed traveling with us, but he is still behind us and may not have woken up yet."

A trace of anxiety flashed in He Xiaofeng's eyes: "Where is he? Can I go find him now?"

"Miss, you can still see people if you go there now, but it may not be the case if you go too late." Li Xiangyi said in a calm tone.

"Thank you!" He Xiaofeng thanked him, turned his horse around and galloped back in the direction he came from.

Li Xiangyi looked at He Xiaofeng's receding back, a faint smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.

"Huahua, did you expect that Hall Master He would come to see Fang Duobing?" Qiao Wanwan asked.

"Yeah." Li Xiangyi nodded. "Although Fang Duobing is smart, he's still a child after all. How can his family let him venture out alone?"

"You are always like this. You have everything planned out clearly." Qiao Wanwan glanced at Li Xiangyi with a reproachful look.

"This isn't called calculation, this is called preparing for a rainy day." Li Xiangyi said with a smile, "Well, it's time for us to get going."

The Lotus Tower set off again, heading towards Yunyin Villa.

Yunyin Villa, nestled among mountains, has beautiful scenery, like a paradise on earth.

Li Xiangyi and Qiao Wanwan returned to the villa and were warmly welcomed by their master's wife.

"Yier, Ranran, you're finally back!" Master's wife took Qiao Wanran's hand, looked her up and down, her eyes full of love, "Have you been doing well outside during this time?"

"Master's wife, we are all fine." Qiao Wanwan said with a smile, "How about you? Are you still in good health?"

"I'm fine." Master's wife patted Qiao Wanwan's hand. "But you, why are you still so pale? Didn't you take your medicine properly again?"

"Master's wife, I..." Qiao Wanwan lowered her head guiltily.

"Okay, okay, I'm glad you're back." Master's wife interrupted Qiao Wanwan, "Yier, accompany Wanwan for a walk. I'll go get you some food."

"Okay." Li Xiangyi responded.

After the master's wife left, Li Xiangyi took Qiao Wanwan for a walk in the villa.

"Banban, the scenery here is still as beautiful as before." Li Xiangyi said.

"Yeah." Qiao Wanwan sighed, "What a pity, Senior Brother..."

"Don't be sad, Hanhan." Li Xiangyi comforted her, "I already have news about my senior brother. I believe we can find him soon."

"Yeah." Qiao Wanwan nodded, "I hope everything will be fine."

"Yes." Li Xiangyi said firmly, "Everything will be fine."

"Master's wife, look what I brought you?" Qiao Wanwan took out an exquisite jade bracelet from her arms and handed it to Master's wife.

The Master's Wife took the jade bracelet and examined it carefully, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "This jade bracelet is really beautiful. Did Yi'er buy it for you?"

"No, I saw it on the street and thought it suits you very well, so I bought it." Qiao Wanwan said with a smile.

"You are so thoughtful, child." The master's wife put the jade bracelet on her wrist and liked it more and more the more she looked at it.

"As long as Master's wife likes it," said Qiao Wanwan.

"By the way, where is Yi'er?" asked the master's wife.

"He is in the back mountain and said he wanted to see his master." Qiao Wanwan said.

"This child is still so loyal." Master's wife sighed, "Let's go and see him too."

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