Yan Zhiyuan’s keeping of a concubine and acceptance of bribes had left the entire Yan Family both shocked and incredulous.
Daohua didn’t much care for everyone’s reactions; she stayed by Old Madam Yan’s side, repeatedly consoling her, "Grandmother, father and elder brother will be back soon; do not be too worried. As for Second Uncle, when father returns, he will deal with it. Right now, you must take good care of your health."
Old Madam Yan lay in bed with a worried expression. Although her granddaughter assured her repeatedly that her eldest son would be fine, her heart remained heavy until he returned.
As for the second son...
When she thought of the conscienceless things he had done, she wished she could rise and severely chastise him.
Seeing her granddaughter’s worried eyes, Old Madam Yan forced herself not to think too much, "You have been quite tired these past few days. Go and rest now; I’m fine." She said, displaying a bitter smile, "With so many people in the house, in the end, it falls on you, a young lady, to shoulder the responsibilities. It really is..."
Daohua grasped the old lady’s hand and leaned on the bed, "Tired I am not, but I was scared when you fell ill. Grandmother, you must get well."
Old Madam Yan raised her hand and gently touched Daohua’s head, her lips curling into a slight smile, "Alright, I will get well."
Hearing this, Daohua broke into a smile, "Then I’ll sleep with you tonight, Grandmother."
Old Madam Yan couldn’t help but smile, "You’re all grown up now..."
Daohua cut her off, "No matter how old, I’m still your granddaughter." Saying this, she quickly shed her outer garment and agilely climbed into bed.
Old Madam Yan watched her granddaughter lying beside her and helplessly shook her head.
Daohua had been tense these past days, but now that it was confirmed that the Jiang Family had no leverage on the Yan Family, her mind relaxed. She climbed into bed and fell asleep shortly thereafter.
Looking at the fatigue between her granddaughter’s brows, Old Madam Yan felt a touch of heartache. Thinking of the mistake her second son had made, her head began to throb faintly.
The eldest son had been imprisoned because of the second son; when he returned, could the big house and second house remain as they were before?
...
On the first day of August, just as dawn broke, Daohua awoke and saw her still sleeping grandmother beside her. She carefully got out of bed, washed up, and sent someone to the provincial capital to inquire about the situation once again.
As long as her father and elder brother were not at home, the house remained unsettled.
Previously she had never realized how important her stepfather was to this house, but after experiencing this incident, she suddenly recognized that her stepfather was the pillar of the home. If the pillar collapsed and was destroyed, the house would be overwhelmed by the storms outside.
It wasn’t long before Old Madam Yan also awoke.
Seeing the old lady struggle to get out of bed, Daohua quickly went to prevent her, "Grandmother, there’s nothing urgent at home; just rest in bed."
Old Madam Yan shook her head, "How can there be nothing? Today is your birthday."
Daohua, "Birthdays come every year, missing one isn’t such a big deal."
Old Madam Yan gave Daohua a sidelong glance, "Today you turn fifteen, it’s time for the Ji ceremony; of course, it’s important." She then darkened, "Originally, your mother and I had discussed arranging a grand Ji ceremony for you, but unfortunately..."
Seeing Old Madam Yan’s furrowed brow once again, Daohua hurriedly said, "Grandmother, I don’t care about these things. Just having you all by my side is enough."
Old Madam Yan patted Daohua’s hand and rose with the help of her maids.
After the old lady had freshened up, Madam Li arrived with Han Xinran, followed by a maid carrying a bowl of longevity noodles.
"Mother, Sister-in-law."
Madam Li first asked about Old Madam Yan’s health, and then they all proceeded to the dining room.
Madam Li personally placed the bowl of longevity noodles in front of Daohua, "Today is your birthday; your sister-in-law made these longevity noodles herself."
Upon hearing this, Daohua immediately smiled and thanked Han Xinran, "Thank you, Sister-in-law."
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