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"Not annoyance, how could I be annoyed with my son? It's just that the little guy cries so much it gives me a headache. He loves to cry at the drop of a hat, and his voice is so loud that I feel like stuffing my ears with cotton," Chang Miao said, looking somewhat traumatized, earning a nod of agreement from Yang Yun.
"I'm worse off than you. I don't have any elders to help; it's all on me to take care of the child," Yang Yun sighed. "But while it's tiring, seeing him grow up fills my heart with satisfaction."
Chang Miao nodded vigorously. "When my son isn't causing a fuss, he's really well-behaved and adorable."
Hanno rolled his eyes at the two of them. "Stop bragging; it's just a son. We can have our own."
"Sure, go ahead and have one," Chang Miao chuckled. "Just make sure your partner puts in some effort—two in three years would be nice."
Hanno smiled mysteriously. What’s so great about having two in three years? I've already got two in my belly!
Elder Brother Li brought out a food box, filling the table with an array of dishes—these were just appetizers before they moved on to hot pot. Every modern person praised the food after taking a bite.
"This cucumber has such a strong flavor, and it's sliced so thinly; the knife skills are impressive," Yang Yun remarked as she picked up a piece of cucumber.
"This plate of Stir-Fried Meat is delicious too—tender and flavorful. Is this beef?" Zhu Wenrui asked Elder Brother Li.
"No, it's Venison," Elder Brother Li replied with a knowing smile directed at the three men. "This Venison is quite nourishing. Wenrui, since you don't have a girlfriend yet, don't eat too much; leave some for Chuiyang and Yu Shu."
Zhu Wenrui chuckled at this. "Brother Feng, even though I don't have a girlfriend, don't worry—I can definitely find someone to help me burn off the energy from the Venison! Hehe~"
Yang Yun and Chang Miao exchanged disdainful glances at Zhu Wenrui and then asked Hanno, "You guys actually managed to buy Venison?"
Of course! In ancient times, getting game wasn't difficult at all. Besides Venison, there’s also Muntjac meat, wild chicken, wild rabbit... but you all just haven't noticed it yet.
“There's a deer farm inside Feng Yi Mountain, and part of it is open as a Farm Stay, where you can eat Venison and also buy some to take home,” Hanno replied. “The Farm Stay is not expensive; it’s fifty yuan per person, which includes two meals and all the tea you can drink, plus you can sing karaoke.”
“Inside the mountain? Is it easy to get there?” Yang Yun and Chang Miao were intrigued, and the other three men also turned their attention to Hanno.
“It’s convenient. They paid to have a concrete road built into the mountain, so cars can easily get in. They even bought a map from Baidu; just open the navigation on Baidu Maps, and you can drive right in. By the way, I have their business card here; let me give it to you.”
Hanno stood up and rummaged through the drawer of the tea table to find a business card, which he handed to Yang Yun. Yang Yun noted down the contact number on her phone and then passed it to Chang Miao, who did the same before giving it to Zhu Wenrui.
“Wenrui, keep the business card. I have their contact number saved on my phone, so we won’t need the card,” Hanno said.
Zhu Wenrui took the card without saying much.
Shen Chuiyang took a sip from his cup, savoring the taste before saying to Elder Brother Li, “This wine is even better than last time; it’s rich and smooth.”
Elder Brother Li beamed with pride. “Of course! Last time we had twenty-year-old Top Scholar Red; today we’re drinking thirty-year-old Li Hua Bai!”
“Thirty-year-old Li Hua Bai?” Yu Shu exclaimed in surprise. “Is there really thirty-year-old liquor for sale? It’s rare to find anything over ten years old these days!”
Elder Brother Li fabricated an explanation: “I got this from a farmer; just this jar cost a million.”
“So expensive?” The two women were shocked, but the three men felt it was worth the price.
“Brother Feng, can you spare me some?” Zhu Wenrui asked.
Elder Brother Li nodded. “No problem. I’ll give each of you a bottle to take home when you leave.”
Shen Chuiyang chuckled and said, "Isn't one bottle a bit too little?"
Elder Brother Li shot him a sideways glance. "Just one bottle, no more."
Shen Chuiyang snorted lightly. "Don't give me that. I know you have your ways of getting more wine. I don't care where you buy it from, but next time you get some, make sure to count me in. How about that?"
Elder Brother Li replied, "You can't hide anything from you, fine, I'll count you in."
Zhu Wenrui quickly chimed in, "And me!"
Yu Shu was not to be outdone. "Hey buddy, my wife and your wife are good friends, so count me in too."
Elder Brother Li sighed, "Great, I've become a wine dealer now."
The three women covered their mouths and laughed.
Shen Chuiyang stood up and raised his glass. "Come on, let's toast to the newlyweds, wishing them a lifetime of happiness together."
Everyone else stood up with their glasses in hand.
Chang Miao followed her husband’s lead and added, "Three years and two kids."
"Cheers!"
A few friends chatted and drank from noon until evening, with several of the men getting drunk. Yang Yun and Yu Shu were fine; living in D City, Yang Yun helped her husband catch a taxi to leave. Chang Miao and Shen Chuiyang headed back to Second Aunt's house, leaving Zhu Wenrui alone. Hanno and Li Wei Feng took him in and settled him into the room prepared for Li Zhoule and Wen Zixia.
Hanno stepped out of the bathroom after a shower, finding Elder Brother Li sitting on the bed, lost in thought. Unable to resist, she asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Elder Brother Li snapped back to reality, rolling over to pin Hanno down on the bed, looking down at his beloved with uncertainty. "Nono, I can't be dreaming, can I? When I wake up, I'm still the eldest of the Li Family in Aoyama Village. Without you, my life would be aimless, not knowing what to do."
Hanno lifted her head and kissed Elder Brother Li's chin. "Silly, of course it's not a dream. And even if it were, I'd be here with you!"
Elder Brother Li lowered his head and kissed Hanno deeply, murmuring through their connection, "Whether it's reality or a dream, having you here is wonderful!"
After a half-month break, Elder Brother Li returned to work while Hanno resumed her busy life of running between two worlds. However, now she had Elder Brother Li accompanying her. Being able to share each other's worlds made Hanno very content; she no longer felt the urgent need to upgrade her Porcelain Jar and had even grown lazy about writing. Whenever she picked up her computer, it was just to play games or watch movies.
Li Yishu, Wen Ziyu, and Wen Zixue were stunned when they saw the movies playing on the screen and soon became obsessed with watching films. After finishing their homework, they would come looking for Hanno—Wen Zixue was a year older now and understood the importance of keeping secrets. To prevent him from feeling excluded by the family, Elder Brother Li shared parts of Hanno's background with him. Hanno would show the three children some martial arts and fantasy films; naturally, Wen Zixia and Li Zhoule were drawn in as well and eagerly watched television with them. To ensure Li Zhoule was safe while watching TV, Hanno bought several pieces of radiation-proof clothing for her.
This peaceful routine lasted for over a month until Elder Brother Li brought news that the emperor had decided to go hunting in Mulan Enclosure.
"Autumn Hunt sounds so interesting," Hanno said longingly.
A scene appeared in her mind: a middle-aged man with half a bald head leading the charge on horseback. He turned back to his companions and boisterously shouted, "Show me your skills! Don't forget that our Qing Dynasty was built on horseback; being skilled riders and archers is part of our heritage! Each of you must showcase your best abilities! The one who performs best in today's hunt will receive great rewards from me!"
Before the princes could respond, a non-prince with large nostrils spoke up: "Yes! Your Majesty, I won't hold back!"
Finally, one prince replied, "Let's see who claims victory in today's Enclosure!"
Emma! Three big fools—the ministers openly scheming for a 'deer hunt,' while both the emperor and princes laughed foolishly as if they were competing fairly with them! Birds of a feather flock together; a foolish emperor has foolish sons and foolish ministers.
Hanno shook her head vigorously to dispel the ridiculous image from her mind and asked Elder Brother Li, "How long will you be gone?"
Elder Brother Li replied, "Two months. Come with me!"
"Can I go too?" Hanno asked in surprise.
Elder Brother Li nodded. "During the Autumn Hunt, it's allowed to bring family members, and they can participate in the hunt as well."
Hanno was overjoyed. "That's great! I've never been hunting before!"
Elder Brother Li looked at the envious faces of Li Zhoule, Li Yishu, and others. "Zhou Le is pregnant and can't participate in strenuous activities. As for Li Yishu, Ziyu, and Zi Jue, you all will be going to the academy soon, so there won't be time for you to join us at the Enclosure. When there's a chance in the future, I'll take you then."
Wen Zixia took Li Zhoule's hand and said, "Zhou Le, I will work hard to pass the imperial examination and then seek a decree to bring you along for the Mulan Autumn Hunt."
Li Zhoule smiled gently. "Alright, I'll wait for you. Even if my brother insists I go to the Mulan Autumn Hunt, I won't."
Hanno rubbed his arms. "What a big bowl of dog food."
Preparing for the emperor's departure required a lot of arrangements; it wasn't possible to just announce it and leave immediately. The preparations would take at least half a month. During this time, Elder Brother Li traveled between two worlds with Hanno. On one occasion, while visiting Shen Chuiyang's company in the Provincial Capital, he encountered an old comrade, Tang Guanchao. Unlike Shen Chuiyang, who had left the military due to injury, Tang Guanchao had been directly transferred to a national Special Department. Loyal to his country and already aware of the existence of Cultivators, Tang Guanchao reported the situation after hearing the excuse that Li Wei Feng gave Shen Chuiyang and Zhu Wenrui, thereby alerting the Cultivators to Elder Brother Li's presence.
"Your existence has been revealed," Hanno retracted his Divine Sense that had been following Tang Guanchao.
"Let them discover it," Elder Brother Li said nonchalantly. Upon learning about Tang Guanchao's current profession, he realized that he could no longer hide his identity as a Cultivator.
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