The house isn’t large or luxurious, one might even call it simple. But it’s very comfortable and clean, with all kinds of toiletries readily available. Empress Dowager Liu even thoughtfully arranged so items for ladies, clearly prepared in advance.
Wan Donglin has been working overti, and Yan Xixi doesn’t disturb him.
When he finally stands up, exhausted, to stretch, he sees her bringing in a basin of foot-washing water, smiling: "Husband, soak your feet for a bit."
He laughs heartily: "Silly girl, where did you learn this from?"
She giggles: "Soaking your feet helps blood circulation."
But it’s sumr, why soak your feet?
Still, how could he reject her kind gesture? She’s trying to be a good wife; he can’t dampen her enthusiasm, so he imdiately sits down.
The water temperature is just right, it really feels comfortable.
"It’s indeed much more comfortable than showering."
"I knew it. You just rush through your shower every day and never soak your feet like this, right? Hey, soaking is the way to go."
She hands him a towel, pours out the foot bath water, and when she returns, he pulls her into an embrace, extrely tenderly: "Silly, are you not tired from always taking care of like this?"
"I’m happy. When I’m happy, I’m not tired."
He doesn’t laugh, but instead holds her hand very solemnly: "Xixi, I want to tell you sothing."
She had never seen him so serious before, and she feels a chill.
"Xixi, many things will happen in the future. Sotis, even if you see it with your own eyes, don’t believe it. You just need to rember that I love you, and we will definitely get married, this will never change."
She smiles sweetly: "I won’t be that foolish again. Even if dozens of won co out wanting to challenge my status, I’ll drive them all away."
"Xixi, no matter what happens, you must trust ."
She is full of confidence: "You can rest assured, I’ve been through storms before. Besides, in this world, who else could you love but , right?"
He chuckles, this light-hearted and pleasant tone is truly thrilling. At this mont, this is exactly what he needs.
That night, she served him to her heart’s content until he fell into a deep sleep.
She understood well, just like Empress Dowager Liu said before, if you eat salty fish, you have to endure thirst. If you want to be a daughter-in-law of the Wan Family, besides the dazzling wealth and prosperity, you’ll naturally have to bear more duties and risks.
In this world, where is there truly a free lunch?
Even the Emperor, if not careful, could be overthrown by ministers.
According to routine, Liu Daqing begins her morning exercise punctually at seven. She practices Tai Chi, having done so for thirty uninterrupted years. This is her greatest secret to staying strong and healthy.
After finishing her workout and returning to the living room, she suddenly slls a fragrance.
She is surprised, this isn’t Yang’s usual style. Yang has served the Wan Family for many years, typically preparing old-fashioned breakfasts with various porridge, pickles, fernted bean curd, and soy milk with fried dough. Liu Daqing isn’t very particular about food and clothing, easy to serve.
But today, there are four small dishes on the table along with two buns.
Four small dishes are perfectly colored, scented, and flavored, but it’s the buns that stand out: small, bite-sized, with thin skin and delicious filling.
Yan Xixi smiles brightly: "Empress Dowager, try them. I made two plates this morning, and Donglin had a full plate before heading to work."
Upon hearing that her son ate to his fill, Empress Dowager Liu imdiately gives Xixi high praise in her heart.
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