Chapter 474: We Can Only Force Xiao Sui An to Eat a Bowl of Goat Milk

The next morning, Chen Yan got up feeling fresh and invigorated.

Last night he not only won the argument, but also won the fight.

Hmm… at least he beat Gao Yang.

As for Li Lizhi… she seems delicate and weak, as if a gust of wind could topple her, yet she can withstand any fierce assault.

Chen Yan felt he should resort to some tactics; the medicine he had set aside… needed to be picked up again.

He sighed as he opened the door, just about to step out.

But before he could think, the door opened to reveal Sizi squatting at the entrance with a curious expression.

Chen Yan jumped in surprise, "Sizi, what are you doing?"

Sizi blinked her big eyes and said sweetly, "I heard you fought last night, so I came to see who won."

Chen Yan, puzzled, asked, "How do I see that?"

Sizi stood up, hands on her hips, and said, "Of course it's about who can walk out! From the way you look fresh and invigorated, it's clear who won last night."

Chen Yan: "......"

If he hadn't known that Sizi knows nothing about gender matters, he would have thought the little creature was making a move.

"You!"

He gave the little one a firm rub on the head, messing up the hair the maid had tied that morning, and said, "We're heading back to Weinan County today. Let's go have breakfast with my brother."

"Going back today!" Sizi's eyes lit up.

These past few days she had been living cautiously, fearing Chen Yan would really send her back to the palace.

Now that she heard they were returning to Weinan County, she finally felt completely at ease.

"Yay!"

Sizi giggled, holding Chen Yan's hand, no longer caring about her disheveled hair.

The adult and the child walked for a while, when Sizi suddenly remembered something, stopped, turned back, and asked puzzled, "By the way, where is Sister Li Lizhi?"

"She's usually the first to get up, isn't she? Why is she nowhere today?"

"Sister Li Lizhi…" Chen Yan cleared his throat, "She's been more exhausted lately, so I told her to rest more today. Let's not worry about her for now; let's go."

"Oh~" Sizi heard that, didn't think much, and turned away, forgetting the matter.

In her view, only Gao Yang could be reprimanded by Chen Yan to the point of not getting up; Li Lizhi would hardly be like that.

"......"

After Chen Yan finished breakfast and ordered the servants to pack up for the return to Weinan County, it was already nearing the hour of Chen.

Li Lizhi remembered Chen Yan had said yesterday night that they would go back today, so she endured the soreness, sat up, and began preparing the things she would take.

That movement also woke the sleeping Gao Yang nearby.

She slightly opened her eyes, her voice a bit hoarse, "Sister, why are you up so early?"

Li Lizhi complained, "Isn't it because my husband said we're returning? It's not early anymore; I have to hurry and get ready, otherwise we won't be able to go back today."

A round trip isn't something you can just set off on; there are many items and people to bring.

Gao Yang muttered discontentedly, "Then why do you have to arrange it? Chen Yan isn't dead; if he's eager to go back, let him prepare himself!"

"Besides, yesterday he was the one who messed with you; how could he blame you?"

Li Lizhi recalled what happened last night, lowered her head to glance at the lingering marks on her body—some left by Chen Yan, some by Gao Yang…

After the primal fire of desire was ignited, they did many reckless things yesterday.

It was thrilling and satisfying then; now recalling it makes her mortified to death.

Li Lizhi hugged her knees, her head buried in the quilt, her face flushed so red it seemed it could bleed!

After a while, she sighed inwardly, changed the subject, and said, "You should get up quickly too; Xiao Sui An must be hungry."

"I'm hungry too, but there's nothing I can do; I'm already out of it!" Gao Yang kept his head down, indifferent, "Anyway, this isn't my fault; her father and stepmother are greedy, so we can only force Xiao Sui An to eat a bowl of goat milk first."

Li Lizhi's fresh wave of shame surged again, far stronger than before; she felt uncomfortable all over, as if ants were crawling everywhere, wishing she could dig a hole and bury herself on the spot.

"I… I'll get up first; you rest for a while…"

Li Lizhi could no longer bear it, not wanting to face Gao Yang for the moment; she hastily threw on a dress without shoes and leapt out of bed, running away.

Sitting at her dressing table, Li Lizhi finally exhaled a sigh of relief.

At that moment, a door being pushed open sounded, startling her.

She quickly turned her head and saw Chen Yan, a trace of melancholy instantly appearing in his eyes.

"Hey, you're awake," Chen Yan said with a smile, "Actually you could sleep a bit longer; I've already arranged for the return to Weinan County."

Li Lizhi said nothing, staring at him intently.

"Why are you looking at me? Did I become handsome again today?" Chen Yan said, rubbing his chin.

"Pah! Shameless," Li Lizhi finally couldn't hold back, spitting a low remark.

Chen Yan laughed heartily, "Oh dear, we're an old married couple; what's there to be shy about?"

"By the way, I also prepared a gift for you both; wait a moment, I'll bring it over."

Saying that, he stepped out; a short while later, he returned carrying a tray that held a set of white silk dresses with matching sheer shawls.

"Here, try them on. I specifically asked someone to make a few sets for you and Gao Yang; this one is for you," Chen Yan handed the dress to her.

He had long grown weary of Tang Dynasty attire; the beautiful ones are stunning, the ugly ones… have a strange kind of beauty.

During his idle time in Chang'an, he designed several outfits that suit modern tastes.

Li Lizhi felt delighted; she trusted Chen Yan's eye for such matters, and his creations always pleased both her and Gao Yang.

She had even privately worn a qipao a few times herself.

Soon, Li Lizhi changed into the new dress and gently twirled before Chen Yan.

The hem flowed like clouds, the shawl fluttered in the breeze, and the pure white ensemble made her features appear even more gentle and graceful.

She lowered her head, smoothed her cuffs, and the corner of her mouth unconsciously lifted a faint smile.

"Thank you, I really like this dress."

Chen Yan leaned against the doorframe, studied her for a moment, furrowed his brows, and said, "Your hairstyle is wrong; it makes you look older, and the accessories are equally ugly. Come, let me teach you."

Li Lizhi nodded obediently, sat before the dressing mirror, and re-tied her hair as Chen Yan requested.

Many times she had clearly tied it well and thought it looked nice, but Chen Yan remained dissatisfied.

Finally, her arms were sore, yet Chen Yan did not give up; he then summoned Qing'er, Xiang Lan, and Chan er, who took turns redoing Li Lizhi's hair, putting in great effort, and at last satisfied him.

Li Lizhi silently gazed at her reflection in the bronze mirror, feeling it was not much different from before, but seeing Chen Yan's satisfied look, she pressed her lips together.

Forget it; as long as my husband likes it.

"From now on, keep your hair like this and wear the clothes I made. Don't wear those old outfits anymore—I truly can't appreciate them." Chen Yan said, beaming.

"All right!" Li Lizhi answered with a smile.

"......"

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