The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

Looking at the dishes on the table, Li Muxia found it amusing; it was indeed quite a feast.

Madam Su invited Li Muxia and Li Anran to eat.

The two of them didn't stand on ceremony. After Lord Su started eating, they picked up the dishes on the table and began to eat.

After just one bite, the two of them realized something was wrong.

This taste... it's so familiar.

The two realized what was happening at the same time and exchanged a glance.

Li Muxia understood what Li Anran meant and nodded.

This tastes exactly like the cyclamen dishes.

The others at the table also noticed something was off; it was so delicious! But the taste was so familiar.

Everyone present understood what was going on, except for Su Xue'er, who asked naively, "Mom, did we get a new cook? The food today is so delicious."

Everyone present rolled their eyes inwardly: How could it not be delicious if it was made by the chef at Cyclamen?

Madam Su was cursing her stupid daughter to death in her heart, but she still smiled awkwardly on the surface: "No, our cook is not feeling well today. I was afraid that the food would not taste good, so I asked someone to order a table at Xiankelai Restaurant."

Li Muxia said in surprise, "Ah, wouldn't that mean Lord Su has spent too much money? This meal must cost fifty or sixty taels, right?"

When Lord Su heard that it would cost fifty or sixty taels, his heart ached terribly. His annual salary was only a little over one hundred taels, and this spendthrift woman had spent fifty or sixty taels on a single meal.

Even if you're heartbroken inside, you can't show it on your face.

He said, "No need for such expense. Since Miss Li has come to my Su residence, we should naturally treat you both to the best food."

Li Muxia also politely said, "Then Muxia and Anran thank Lord Su and Madam Su for their hospitality. When the opportunity arises, we will ask Grandpa to invite Lord Su and Madam Su to our residence."

Upon hearing Li Muxia's words, Su Chengyun's face lit up with joy: "That's excellent."

At the dinner table, everyone ate and chatted in a relatively harmonious manner. Even Su Xue'er, who was usually a troublemaker, was quietly eating and didn't say a word.

It's not Su Xue'er's fault. Ever since Xiankelai reopened, she went there once with her father and never ate there again. Every time she asked her father to take them, he would make excuses to refuse.

Today, I have another chance to eat, so I have to have a good meal.

After everyone had finished eating and drinking, Li Muxia said, "Lord Su, there is something else I would like to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Su Chengyun ordered the food to be cleared away and invited the person to the reception room.

"Miss Li, what is it? Please speak."

Li Muxia: "Lord Su, it's like this. My second uncle and aunt are very fond of Lanzhi. As you know, our General's Mansion has few male heirs, so my second uncle and aunt thought of adopting Lanzhi as their goddaughter."

"Our main purpose in coming to the Su residence this time is to seek Lord Su's opinion. If Lord Su is willing, Grandpa said that the family recognition ceremony can be held tomorrow."

How could Su Chengyun refuse? He nodded repeatedly and said, "I am willing, I am willing. It is a blessing for Lanzhi to become General Li's adopted daughter. How could I refuse?"

Having gotten the answer they wanted, Li Muxia, Li Anran, and Su Lanzhi all breathed a sigh of relief, not expecting it to be so easy.

In contrast to them, Su Jinyun and Su Xueer were filled with mixed feelings.

Su Xueer: How come that little bitch Su Lanzhi has such a good life?

Su Jinyun: Why Su Lanzhi?

Madam Su was also surprised that Su Lanzhi would be favored by the General's Mansion. She felt a little unbalanced. Both of her daughters were legitimate daughters. Was the General's Mansion blind? They had chosen a illegitimate daughter who was nothing.

Li Muxia said to Su Lanzhi, "Lanzhi, that's great! After tomorrow, you'll be a young lady of the General's Mansion, just like me and Anran."

These words, seemingly directed at Su Lanzhi, were actually meant to tell Su Chengyun that Su Lanzhi would not only be a young lady of the Su family, but also a young lady of the General's Mansion, and moreover, the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion. Sending Su Lanzhi to be a concubine would be a slap in the face to the General's Mansion.

As a seasoned official, Su Chengyun could easily understand the situation and carefully considered how to explain it to the Yun family.

After Li Muxia returned home, she recounted what had happened at the Su residence that day. Shangguan Wanyun hurriedly instructed people to begin preparations for tomorrow's family reunion.

Early the next morning, Su Chengyun brought his whole family to the General's Mansion. Even Su Rou'er, who had been ordered to stay at home, came, but her expression was not good.

Li Anjin greeted the Su family at the door.

After leading the people to the reception room, Su Chengyun and his family paid their respects to the old general.

Li Muxia looked at Su Lanzhi in the crowd. She must have dressed up nicely today, looking radiant with a rosy complexion.

Su Lanzhi also quietly looked up and smiled sweetly when she met Li Muxia's gaze. Li Anran playfully winked at Su Lanzhi.

After taking their seats, the old general, who was in charge of today's ceremony, coughed twice and began to talk about today's family reunion ceremony.

The process wasn't difficult. Under the old general's guidance, Su Lanzhi knelt and kowtowed to each of the Li family elders present, offered them tea, and then the elders presented the prepared gifts. Su Lanzhi then changed her address to Su Lanzhi on the spot, and the family recognition ceremony was completed.

When Shangguan Wanyun pulled Su Lanzhi aside to introduce her to the younger members of her family, there was actually no need for introductions, as everyone was already familiar with each other, but the formalities still had to be followed.

Shangguan Wanyun: "This is your elder brother, Li Anjin. Quickly call him elder brother."

Su Lanzhi: "Big brother."

Li Anjin: "Lanzhi, from now on you will be my third sister."

After speaking, he took out the gift he had prepared. Li Muxia and Li Anran curiously craned their necks to see what gift Li Anjin would give.

When they saw that it was a very exquisite dagger, the two rolled their eyes at the same time: as expected of their straight-laced older brother, who would give a girl a dagger?

Li Anjin: "This dagger can cut through iron like mud. I hope it can protect you in the future."

Su Lanzhi was deeply moved after hearing this, as it was the first time she had encountered someone who cared about her safety.

Su Lanzhi: "Thank you, elder brother."

Shangguan Wanyun: "Alright, come here, this is your second sister, Li Muxia, quickly call her second sister."

Su Lanzhi looked at Li Muxia, her eyes glistening with tears, trying to compose herself and make her voice sound steady: "Second Sister."

Calling her "Second Sister" finally brought out what she had been thinking about for a long time. Ever since Li Muxia saved her, she had developed a special feeling for Li Muxia and wanted to get close to her. She wanted to be like Li Anran, sticking to Li Muxia's side every day and calling her "Sister." Today, her wish finally came true.

Li Muxia also looked at Su Lanzhi and noticed the change in her emotions, which filled him with emotion.

"Hey, come here, see what gift your second sister has prepared for you."

As he spoke, he took out a gift he had prepared beforehand and handed it to Su Lanzhi.

Su Lanzhi accepted the gift with both hands, opened it, and was immediately shocked.

"This is?"

Li Anran peeked out and saw that Su Lanzhi was holding a piece of paper in her hands. She was very close and could easily see the words written on it.