In the small courtyard, Xiao Huan bent over, put her ear on Ruyi's slightly bulging abdomen, after a while she raised her head, puzzled, "Why are you not moving …"
"It's only been a few months, how can it be so easy to hear." Li Yi pinched her face, by right, there should be movement at this time, but maybe because both Ruyi and he liked quiet, the little fellow did not move much, he moved his head closer, "Let me hear …"
The tsundere loli stood beside Li Yi with her hands behind her back. She leaned forward and looked around curiously, blinking her eyes. Further away, Yong Ning was sitting on the swing while Duan Wu was pushing her gently from behind …
Ruyi looked at them with a smile on her face, this small courtyard which had been quiet for a long time, finally became lively again.
The news of Li Yi's return was not actually known to many people, he only went to the palace once, after returning home, he did not go out, now it was already the third day.
Mainly because it was not easy to come back, he wanted to have a few days of peace, spend more time with Ruyi, once the news spread, the family would not be peaceful.
Although the experience of these nearly five months, although it was more daunting than dangerous, turning misfortunes into blessings and even had some small gains, but after really experiencing it, only then did he know where the dangers lay, and also made him cherish what he had now.
The present life was quiet and tranquil, but it was not easy to come by.
Peace was indeed not easy to come by, although the news of his return was not widely spread, but there would always be some people who knew through various channels.
Li Xuan barged in with a black face, looked at him, said angrily, "You have been back for three days, and you did not tell me, if not for MIngzhu mentioning it today, I still do not know about it!"
It was Li Yi's decision not to tell him for the time being, this fellow never thought of him when there were good things, but he could not forget troublesome things, if he wanted to live a leisurely life, he must avoid him.
His dark face was obviously just an act. Li Xuan had always been heartless, and his eyes were only filled with those strange things. The next second, an unconcealable joy appeared on his face, and he said, "Let's go out and have a drink to celebrate. Let's go to the Jade Courtyard, the old place!"
Fang, on the other hand, nodded his head fiercely, seemingly agreeing with this suggestion. Li Yi waved his hand and said: "I won't be going to the Jadefield Courtyard. Since you're already here, stay for a meal."
Li Xuan asked, "Do you cook?"
Li Yi nodded. In the days to come, Ruyi's three meals a day, he didn't plan on borrowing other people's hands.
Li Xuan nodded and said, "Then I won't be polite this time …"
Li Yi thought, "When have you ever been polite?" But he saw Li Xuan slightly turn sideways, pointed to a person behind him and said, "Let me introduce, this is Shen Shu. Don't be fooled by his effeminate appearance, he is very capable. You'll know when you come to the Academy of Science in the future."
"County Marquis Li." The young man behind Li Xuan stepped forward and cupped his hands in salute.
Li Yi casually returned the salute, "Brother Shen, you're welcome."
Li Yi rarely saw Li Xuan being so enthusiastic to someone. It seemed that this Shen Shu should have some ability, so he couldn't help but look at him a few more times.
Her skin was indeed soft and tender, and she looked effeminate. He only took a few more glances before shifting his gaze away.
"How is the princess's health?"
Li Xuan waved his hand and said, "She lives in the palace, and it's very good. There are several imperial doctors around her. Even if I want to see her, I have to get the concubine's permission …"
As he spoke, he suddenly thought of something and looked at Li Yi with a different gaze.
"Actually, I have an idea …"
Li Yi waved his hand and said, "If it's about the Academy of Science, don't tell me first. We won't talk about these things for now."
"No …" Li Xuan shook his head quickly and said, "Qin 'er was pregnant at about the same time as your wife, so she should be giving birth at about the same time. Based on the relationship between our two families, why don't we just marry each other?"
Before Li Yi agreed, he immediately said, "If it's a boy or a girl, let them be sworn brothers and support each other in the future. If it's a boy and a girl, let's marry each other. What do you think?"
"No!" Li Yi was resolute.
Of course, he wouldn't agree on this matter.
It would be fine if his family gave birth to a son. Although Li Xuan was unreliable, he did have the looks of a decent man. His wife's beauty was also one in a thousand. Based on their genes, the daughter they gave birth to would not be too bad. It would be perfect for his son.
But if it was the other way around and the boy from Li Xuan's family wanted to harm his daughter — in his dreams!
Li Xuan's face was full of surprise. "Why?"
"Don't worry about the children. An arranged marriage is not a good idea …" Li Yi glanced at him and said, "For the sake of a marriage, I wonder who was the one who drank himself into a stupor in Qing 'an Fu …"
Shen Shu, who was at the side, looked at Li Xuan with some surprise. It seemed that he had not expected him to have such a past.
An awkward expression appeared on Li Xuan's face. He hurriedly said, "Aren't we doing quite well now …"
Although he said this, there was not much confidence in his voice.
It was clear that those days in the past were still fresh in his mind.
Li Yi stood up, dusted his hands, and walked towards the kitchen.
What Li Xuan had said just now had its merits.
It was fine to become sworn brothers, but as for the good of the Qin Jin, that would depend on fate.
In his previous life, he did not have a deep understanding of how scary an arranged marriage was. But now, he hated it with all his heart.
For Li Xuan and the heir's consort to have a happy ending, there were some coincidental factors involved. However, what happened to him involved the grudges between two generations. Even now, he still couldn't let go of it.
That matter had become a dead knot.
Li Xuan freeloaded this meal without any pressure. During the meal, he talked about some of the problems that the Academy of Sciences was currently facing. Li Yi only gave him pointers where necessary. For Li Xuan, the process of exploration and discovery was what gave him a sense of satisfaction.
"Don't tell anyone that I'm back for the time being."
Before Li Xuan left, Li Yi reminded him again.
Although there were still many things to do, Li Yi did not want to be disturbed by other things at the moment.
Li Xuan waved his hand to indicate that he understood.
Walking out of the courtyard, he habitually put his arm around Shen Shu's shoulder and said with a smile, "This guy is like this. When you go back, remember not to tell anyone."
Shen Shu frowned. He was still not used to his warmth. He discreetly removed his arm and said in a low voice, "Got it …"
Li Xuan touched his nose and said, "I say, can you be more like a man? You are so effeminate. Which girl will be willing to marry you in the future …"
"None of your business!" Shen Shu's voice finally rose a pitch.
In the small courtyard, Li Yi could no longer hear these voices outside.
He stood behind Ruyi and gently massaged her shoulders.
Ruyi was still a little unaccustomed to this, but it was not appropriate for her to say it. She changed the topic and said, "What Prince Li Xuan said just now, are you really not going to consider it?"
Li Yi shook his head and said, "Marriage is not a child's play. How can we be so hasty and set a marriage for them so casually? I'm afraid that they will blame us …"
After a moment of silence, Ruyi said in a low voice, "Then … what about us?"
Li Yi stopped what he was doing. He thought for a moment and said, "Don't forget, you were the one who snatched me away. You weren't careless at all."
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