Xiao Mozi hurried forward and held Lin Xiaowei, telling her to be careful.
Lin Xiaowei finally stabilized herself with Xiao Mozi's support, but her face was still very grim.
Partly due to the pain in her body, and partly due to the harshness of Yi Zhixie.
Even though she was leaving, Lin Xiaowei still wanted to try a bit longer. She said, "Grand Tutor, if you change your mind, you can come to the palace anytime. His Majesty awaits your presence."
After speaking, she left, supported by Xiao Mozi.
Yi Zhixie didn't even bother to look at her retreating figure, and her previous words were like wind passing by his ears.
With a flash, he had vanished from the spot, only his voice lingering in the air.
"Huo Si, see the guest out and close the gate."
Huo Si looked at the empty courtyard, bowed, and said, "Yes."
Turning to catch up with Lin Xiaowei ahead, Huo Si's heart swelled with pride.
His masters were truly all more formidable than the last.
Meanwhile, Yi Zhixie arrived at Shi'an Courtyard and heard the lively sounds and constant chatter from the main room.
Although he couldn't make out the exact words, he could sense the excitement and joy in their tones.
A smile also appeared on Yi Zhixie's lips, and he walked briskly towards the main room.
Entering the room, he saw Shen Xiaoyan, surrounded by everyone.
Shen Xiaoyan was dressed in red, which made her skin as delicate as congealed fat.
Yi Zhixie felt a pang of emotion, thinking that after sleeping for so long, Shen Xiaoyan was even more beautiful than before.
"Yi Zhixie."
Shen Xiaoyan smiled and greeted him as she saw him enter.
"You're finally awake. I was dying for your... cooking."
Shen Xiaoyan chuckled at his words.
Yi Zhixie was still so unreserved.
But she could feel his joy.
Everyone in the room was happy about her awakening.
Having not seen each other for a long time, they naturally had many things to say. After they had talked enough, they sat down.
Zheng Wei held Shen Xiaoyan in his arms and sat there, letting everyone admire her.
This time, he had almost lost Shen Xiaoyan, which made him realize even more how important she was to him.
If she was more important than his own life, then why should he care about what others thought?
Besides, everyone in the room was just making fun of him anyway.
It's not like he cared; it was just doting on his wife.
From now on, he would be a devoted husband.
Shen Xiaoyan stirred in Zheng Wei's arms, found a comfortable position, and leaned against his chest with peace of mind.
She looked around the room, and upon seeing Kong Huangwei, her face flushed.
Zheng Wei had just introduced her as his mother, her mother-in-law.
Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were natural enemies since ancient times. She hadn't had a mother-in-law before, but now one had suddenly appeared. She was a little worried and didn't know how to get along with Kong Huangwei.
More importantly, she didn't know if Kong Huangwei liked her or not.
Although she wouldn't be unhappy if Kong Huangwei didn't like her, she was afraid it would make things difficult for Zheng Wei.
Zheng Wei followed Shen Xiaoyan's gaze and noticed she was looking at Kong Huangwei.
He gently kissed Shen Xiaoyan's small hand and whispered, "It's alright, don't worry."
Without any extra words, Shen Xiaoyan felt very reassured.
Zheng Wei then turned his attention back to Kong Huangwei and said with a smile, "Mother, this is your daughter-in-law, Shen Xiaoyan. Mimei, this is our mother."
Shen Xiaoyan was a little shy but still called out loudly, "Mother."
Kong Huangwei's face lit up with joy upon hearing Shen Xiaoyan's address. She began to examine them from head to toe.
Shen Xiaoyan felt a littlecreeped out by Kong Huangwei's gaze, but it wasn't an unbearable feeling. It was just that being looked at like this by her mother-in-law, especially while sitting in Zheng Wei's arms, was inexplicably awkward.
Kong Huangwei looked for a while, smacked her lips, and then said, "Oh my, today I finally know what a golden couple and a match made in heaven look like."
Shen Xiaoyan was too embarrassed to be praised by Kong Huangwei, but she still sweetly said, "Thank you, Mother."
Kong Huangwei covered her mouth and smiled, "Brother Hou, did you hear that? I finally have a daughter, and she's so beautiful and lovable, much better than this brat."
Shen Xiaoyan was speechless.
Was this really her mother-in-law?
Yes, she was.
But it seemed more like her own mother than Zheng Wei's.
Shen Xiaoyan spoke a few more words with Kong Huangwei, then turned her gaze to the confused old man, "Master."
The old man chuckled, "You're finally awake."
Although he said it with a smile, Shen Xiaoyan could hear the sadness and relief in his voice.
Even though she had woken up last time and it was said that her coma had nothing to do with the confused old man, he must have been feeling bad inside.
To comfort the old man's wounded heart, Shen Xiaoyan decided to give him some Golden Osmanthus wine.
"Yi Zhixie, quickly, bring out some Golden Osmanthus wine to calm my master's nerves."
As soon as Shen Xiaoyan finished speaking, the confused old man's slightly sad expression instantly turned into immense joy.
This disciple was too good.
Yi Zhixie, on the other hand, had a bitter expression. Why was he always the one getting hurt?
He didn't have much Golden Osmanthus wine to begin with.
But seeing Shen Xiaoyan and the confused old man both staring at him, he had no choice but to bring out the wine, however reluctantly.
As soon as the old man saw the wine pot on the table, he couldn't help himself. He picked it up and started drinking.
He had given some to old friends from the previous batch Shen Xiaoyan gave him, and he had finished the rest himself.
"Comfortable."
The old man took a sip and sighed contentedly.
Seeing him like this, Shen Xiaoyan thought that perhaps she could brew some wine with other ingredients in the future to please this wine-loving master.
Then, she might be able to get the good stuff he had.
Perhaps she could upgrade her space again?
Thinking of the current state of her space, Shen Xiaoyan's heart burned with excitement.
This master was truly worth it.
The old man didn't know Shen Xiaoyan's thoughts. If he did, he probably wouldn't dare to drink Shen Xiaoyan's wine.
If Shen Xiaoyan fell asleep again because of something he gave her, no one in this room would let him off.
After chatting for a while longer, everyone dispersed, wanting to leave some time for Zheng Wei and Shen Xiaoyan to talk properly.
After everyone left, Shen Xiaoyan pulled Zheng Wei and the three children into the space.
Upon entering the space, she put the triplets on the ground and told them to walk on their own.
They were exactly one year old today, and they had been able to walk unsteadily on their own for a few days.
Shen Xiaoyan held Zheng Wei's hand and pointed to the scenery in front of them, saying excitedly, "Awei, look, look! Hasn't the space changed a lot? Not only has it gotten bigger, but it also has oceans and rivers, mountains and deserts, and so many plants and animals I've never seen before. It's truly become a small world."
Zheng Wei listened quietly as Shen Xiaoyan introduced the place. They walked around and looked at everything together. Of course, they didn't forget the triplets.
They didn't walk fast, and were naturally carried in their arms.
After touring the space, they sat on the ground.
Shen Xiaoyan picked some fruits and let the triplets hold and gnaw on them, while she and Zheng Wei sat and talked.
Zheng Wei looked at Shen Xiaoyan carefully, then hugged her tightly.
He had been afraid, afraid that all of this was a dream, a delusion.
It wasn't until now, holding Shen Xiaoyan in his arms, that he realized it was real.
After hugging her enough, Zheng Wei asked in a low voice, "Mimei, how did you faint?"
Shen Xiaoyan slowly explained the reason.
Zheng Wei listened quietly, his eyes darkening.
It was still related to that old man. He shouldn't have given him that Golden Osmanthus wine.
Shen Xiaoyan seemed to guess what Zheng Wei was thinking and shook his arm, "Actually, there was no real danger. Isn't there a saying that great danger brings great opportunity? Look, haven't we gained a lot of benefits now?"
Zheng Wei said coldly, "No matter how great the opportunity, it's not as important as your safety."
Shen Xiaoyan kissed Zheng Wei's face and pouted, "I know. From now on, I will definitely prioritize my own safety."
Seeing Shen Xiaoyan's coaxing look, Zheng Wei couldn't help but smile.
Seeing Zheng Wei smile, Shen Xiaoyan was relieved. She was really afraid he would be angry.
"By the way, let me show you my little Rongrong."
Shen Xiaoyan said, extending her right hand and waving it gently in the air.
Then, Zheng Wei saw a trace of green flying towards them from afar at an extremely fast speed.
When the green shadow stopped, Zheng Wei could clearly see its appearance.
A lotus leaf, about a meter in diameter, was floating in mid-air.
The leaf itself moved as if in a breeze.
"Is this your biggest gain?" Zheng Wei asked.
He really couldn't see what benefit this lotus leaf had.
Shen Xiaoyan patted the lotus leaf, "Of course. It can grow bigger, and it can take us flying everywhere. It's much faster than us. It's comparable to an airplane back home, no, even faster than an airplane, and it's very safe."
Little Rongrong was speechless at these words. So, to its new owner, it was just a flying machine.
"Master, I'm not just a flying machine," Little Rongrong argued.
Shen Xiaoyan waved her hand dismissively, "As long as you fly well, that's enough."
Little Rongrong: ...
Really, if you don't talk, you don't talk, but once you do, you say too much?
"By the way, Mimei, where is Luoluo? I haven't seen it for a long time. After it disappeared, I hardly saw it, even Bai Bai. I don't know where it's hiding."
Shen Xiaoyan gave Zheng Wei a stupid look, then said, "The space has been upgraded, and as the spirit of the space, Luoluo has also been upgraded."
Zheng Wei choked, then said, "So, Luoluo has been in the space all along?"
Shen Xiaoyan nodded and called out loudly, "Luoluo~"
"Meow!"
A cat's meow answered Shen Xiaoyan's call.
Zheng Wei smiled upon hearing it. This was Luoluo's voice.
Although he hadn't interacted with Luoluo much, this cat had come with Shen Xiaoyan to his side.
After all these years, they had developed some affection.
Moreover, since it was the spirit of Shen Xiaoyan's space, it was inextricably linked to Shen Xiaoyan's life, so Zheng Wei naturally cared more.
As the meows grew louder and closer, Zheng Wei saw a black shadow speeding towards them.
Without a doubt, this was Luoluo.
However, what happened next greatly surprised Zheng Wei.
Luoluo arrived in front of them and didn't greet them first, but instead...
Scratched Little Rongrong with a paw.
Then, he and Shen Xiaoyan heard Little Rongrong's whimpering sobs.
Shen Xiaoyan frowned upon seeing this. She felt truly helpless.
Before, whether it was adopting Bai Bai, Old Black Hei Zi, or Hua Diandian.
Even if Luoluo wasn't welcoming, its attitude was indifferent. It didn't hate anyone, let alone attack them on sight.
But now, ever since Luoluo woke up and saw Little Rongrong for the first time, it was like a cat whose fur had been ruffled, ready to explode. Without a word, oh no, not even a word, it lashed out with a claw.
Every time it was beaten, Little Rongrong would whimper, but the next time, it would still fearlessly rush to Luoluo's front, only to be beaten again.