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The journey from the main road to the entrance of the villa took over an hour, which made it clear just how vast and expansive the First Villa truly was.
No wonder so many young women were eager to marry Dongfang Bai. After all, besides his charming appearance, he was also the rare Diamond King, Old Five!
Talented and handsome, refined and elegant, such a man was indeed a rarity in the world, which explained why so many girls were infatuated with him.
As Le Yao Yao watched the girls crowding along the road, their gasps and squeals of excitement made her unable to suppress her laughter.
It seemed that Dongfang Bai's charm was quite something!
Thus, after Dongfang Bai had hidden himself in the carriage, Le Yao Yao teased him for over an hour, leaving him looking helpless.
“Brother, you’re not a child anymore. I know you’ve been busy all these years, but have you ever liked any girl? If not, let me help you propose to one!”
Seeing Dongfang Bai’s flustered expression as he was startled by the crazed girls outside, his flushed face looked both comical and adorable, prompting Le Yao Yao to want to tease him even more.
After all, it was a rare opportunity to see this usually gentle and elegant handsome man in such a predicament.
However, in contrast to Le Yao Yao's playful banter, Dongfang Bai was momentarily taken aback by her words, and a fleeting shadow of melancholy crossed his eyes.
Yet this moment of sorrow vanished quickly, almost too fast to catch.
Soon after, a slightly helpless smile appeared on Dongfang Bai's face as he said, “Let’s not talk about me for now, Le Yao Yao. Are you nervous about returning home for the first time?”
“Hehe, I am a bit nervous. However, I believe that anyone who can raise someone as wonderful as you must be quite remarkable. So I’m really looking forward to meeting my parents!”
“Hehe…”
Hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Dongfang Bai could only smile in silence.
Le Yao Yao smiled gently at Dongfang Bai before lowering her face slowly, softly instructing Leng Yixuan, who was nestled in her arms.
"Xuan, soon you'll meet your grandparents. Remember to greet them politely, okay?"
"Yes, Mother, I understand," Leng Yixuan replied obediently, nodding with a smile.
Today, because she was going to meet the biological parents of this body, Le Yao Yao had specially dressed up for herself and Leng Yixuan.
She wore a flowing powder-yellow gauze dress that perfectly showcased her curvaceous figure.
Her dark eyebrows arched like crescent moons, and her bright eyes sparkled with life, radiating charm as they moved.
However, after experiencing so much, there was a hint of sorrow in her expression that made her seem even more endearing.
Beneath her delicate nose were enticing red lips that seemed naturally tinted.
This was a face capable of driving men and women alike to madness, a beauty that could turn the world upside down. At this moment, Le Yao Yao did nothing but slightly lower her gaze and smile sweetly at her son in her arms, embodying the essence of breathtaking beauty.
Nestled against her was a small child, exquisitely crafted like a work of art.
Dressed in a fitted royal blue silk robe, the child's skin appeared whiter than snow, delicate and flawless as if it could be easily broken like an eggshell.
The round face had chubby cheeks and tender skin that made one want to reach out and pinch them playfully.
The child's features were exceptionally delicate, seemingly carved from fine jade. With slightly arched eyebrows, a small nose, rosy lips, and large sparkling eyes that shone brightly.
The long lashes were thick and lush; at first glance, one might think they had been brushed with doll-like eyelashes.
In those large, expressive eyes, there was a clear distinction between black and white, resembling a pristine spring that seemed capable of cleansing the souls of everyone who gazed into them.
This was a delightful little angel, paired with a woman who looked like a celestial being. Wherever they went, they were dazzling, beautiful, and enchanting!
Although Dongfang Bai had seen this mother-son duo more than once or twice, he found himself gradually becoming entranced each time.
The fascination in his eyes was unmistakable...
Finally, they arrived at First Villa. When Le Yao Yao stepped out of the carriage, holding onto the small figure of Leng Yixuan, she was nearly startled by the scene before her.
Before the grand entrance of First Villa, over a thousand people stood waiting.
Their gazes were all fixed on them, and as soon as they alighted from the carriage, every pair of eyes turned to focus solely on her and Leng Yixuan.
Feeling the intense and fervent stares directed at them, Le Yao Yao had mentally prepared herself for this moment, yet she still felt a shiver run down her spine.
Meanwhile, Leng Yixuan, in her grasp, was clearly startled by the hungry gazes akin to wolves spotting a little rabbit. She quickly hid behind Le Yao Yao.
Then, several figures rushed toward them in excitement.
Among them was an elderly woman with white hair, supported by two older maids—Matriarch.
The Matriarch, over ninety years old with completely white hair, wore splendid attire that exuded both authority and nobility.
At this moment, her wrinkled face was brimming with tears and smiles, revealing just how overwhelmed with emotion she was.
“Let me see my dear granddaughter and great-grandchild! Hurry, hurry!”
The voice of the Matriarch resonated powerfully, and despite her old age, she moved with surprising agility. Even the elderly woman supporting her was panting for breath, yet the Matriarch remained composed and unruffled.
Watching this spirited and strong-willed Matriarch, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but smile lightly.
Perhaps it was due to their blood relation, but she felt an overwhelming sense of warmth from the Matriarch.
Unable to resist, Le Yao Yao took Leng Yixuan's hand and walked toward the Matriarch.
Surrounded by a strikingly handsome middle-aged couple and the Matriarch, there was also a large crowd behind them.
While Le Yao Yao couldn't identify everyone present, she recognized a few familiar faces among them.
The Matriarch, who appeared to be in her nineties and spoke with an excited, magnetic tone, was likely her grandmother.
On their way back, Dongfang Bai had mentioned that his grandmother, despite her age, was quite the lively spirit.
As for her biological parents, even without Dongfang Bai's introduction, Le Yao Yao had heard many rumors about them in the past.
It was said that Dongfang Bai's father, Dongfang Jing, was a very upright man with a strong sense of justice and was greatly beloved by the common people.
His mother, Fang Ruxin, was once known as the world's greatest heroine, dedicated to ridding society of evil.
Moreover, this couple was envied by many across the land.
Since Dongfang Jing married Fang Ruxin, there had never been any scandal surrounding them. In the Eastern Family, Fang Ruxin was the sole matriarch.
Thus, there was a saying among the people: if you were to add someone to your list of admirable figures, it should be Dongfang Jing.
Such a good man is indeed rare in this world!
At this moment, Le Yao Yao glanced at her biological parents in this lifetime.
Although both of them were already over forty, time had been kind to them.
Dongfang Jing was dressed in a brown long robe, which highlighted his mature charm.
His face, resembling Dongfang Bai's by about seventy to eighty percent, was currently adorned with a joyful smile, and his deep black eyes sparkled with tears.
Beside Dongfang Jing was Fang Ruxin, whose face was already streaked with tears.
She kept dabbing at her eyes with a handkerchief, her expression a mix of excitement and anxiety. She hesitated, as if seeing her biological daughter for the first time in twenty-one years left her both thrilled and unsure of what to say.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but smile gently at everyone. Then she pushed Leng Yixuan, who had been hiding behind her, forward and bent down to speak softly to her.
"Xuan, your mother taught you how to greet your grandparents and great-grandparents. Do you remember?"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Leng Yixuan blinked her big round eyes. She first scanned the crowd lightly before a bright smile broke across her face as she cheerfully said,
"Great-grandmother, grandfather and grandmother, uncles and aunts, brothers and sisters, hello! My name is Leng Yixuan."
As her sweet and clear voice echoed throughout the corner, the entrance of the First Villa fell into an immediate silence.
Everyone's attention was captivated by this exquisitely beautiful little one who looked like an angel.
A moment later, the crowd erupted into cheers, especially Matriarch, who was particularly excited.
"Oh my dear great-granddaughter! Let Matriarch take a look. Goodness! How adorable! Matriarch loves you..."
Matriarch bent down and embraced Leng Yixuan's small, soft body in her arms, filled with affection and reluctance to let go.
Tears streamed down her face, falling endlessly.
Seeing this, Leng Yixuan understood the situation and immediately took out a handkerchief to wipe Matriarch's tears, all the while speaking in a soft, childlike voice.
"Matriarch, don't cry. Be good..."
Despite being the little one, her tone was reminiscent of someone comforting a child, which caused everyone present to burst into laughter. The Matriarch looked at Leng Yixuan with immense affection.
Seeing Leng Yixuan being so loved by so many, Le Yao Yao naturally felt delighted.
She then stepped forward and gently spoke to the Matriarch and the others.
"Grandma, Dad, Mom, your daughter has finally returned."
"Oh my dear daughter, you have finally come back! I’ve missed you so much! After all these years, I had almost lost hope and thought I would never see you again in this lifetime. Finally, heaven has not forsaken those who are earnest; you are back! This is wonderful, truly wonderful..."
Fang Ruxin could no longer hold back after hearing Le Yao Yao's words and rushed forward to tightly embrace her.
Tears continued to fall like a torrential flood, fully embodying the notion that women are made of water.
Though Fang Ruxin's embrace was not as grand as the Queen's, it still brought warmth to Le Yao Yao.
She understood that Fang Ruxin was genuinely excited and cherished her deeply.
Thinking of this warmed Le Yao Yao's heart; her brows softened as she smiled and said,
"Mom, don't cry anymore. Your daughter is back now, isn't she?"
"Yes, Ruxin, you shouldn't cry. Your daughter and dear granddaughter are back; you should be smiling instead."
Seeing this, Dongfang Jing couldn't help but reach out to embrace Fang Ruxin's shoulder, as if offering her comfort and support.
Fang Ruxin smiled and spoke up, "Hehe, yes, my daughter and dear granddaughter have finally returned. We should be happy about this, hehe..."
"Indeed, today is a great day for our First Villa. Come, steward, let the servants distribute porridge outside to help the poor. Let us thank the heavens for bringing back our precious granddaughter and great-grandson."
The Matriarch spoke, and the steward immediately went off with a cheerful smile to make preparations.
Knowing that Le Yao Yao and the others had traveled a long way and were weary, the Matriarch quickly instructed the servants to take them to wash up and rest before dinner.
After thanking everyone, Le Yao Yao took Leng Yixuan's small hand and followed the delighted maids as they led them to the courtyard prepared for them by the Eastern Family.
Dongfang Bai's courtyard was adjacent to Le Yao Yao's, so he walked alongside her until they entered the courtyard. Only then did Dongfang Bai reluctantly part ways and return to his own courtyard.
As Le Yao Yao entered First Villa, she carefully observed her surroundings.
Previously, she only knew that First Villa was the premier estate of Heavenly Origin, wealthy and powerful, holding a significant position both in the martial world and at court.
She never expected First Villa to be so vast, occupying an entire mountain peak.
First Villa was built halfway up the mountain, surrounded by mountains on all sides. The centuries-old towering trees encircled it, reminding Le Yao Yao of a French noble's castle—so luxurious!
The architecture within First Villa resembled that of the Eastern Family—noble yet elegant, devoid of any vulgar ostentation. However, it exuded a unique gracefulness characteristic of Jiangnan.
The Jade Tower rose in undulating lines, with intricately carved beams and painted rafters, winding corridors, rockeries with flowing water, pavilions every ten steps...
Surrounding it were numerous flowers and plants. Unlike the rare varieties found in palaces, these had medicinal value yet remained beautiful.
The Eastern Family truly lived up to its reputation as the foremost medical family; even the flowers and plants cultivated in their mountain villa possessed unique medicinal properties.
The courtyard where Le Yao Yao now resided was called Plum Courtyard.
True to its name, Plum Courtyard was filled with numerous plum blossoms.
As soon as one stepped into Plum Courtyard, a delightful fragrance of plums wafted through the air.
At this moment, it was early spring, the most beautiful season for plum blossoms to bloom.
Inside Plum Courtyard, the trees were adorned with Jade Butterfly Plum Blossoms, their colors a dreamy blend of purple and white.
With branches adorned like jade, they burst forth in vibrant clusters, swaying gently in the breeze, resembling a magnificent sea of beauty.
“Wow, Mother, this place is so beautiful!”
Not only did Le Yao Yao find it enchanting, but Leng Yixuan couldn't help but cheer with delight. She quickly released Le Yao Yao's hand and joyfully dashed toward the vast expanse of plum blossoms.
Amidst her laughter, which rang out like silver bells, the atmosphere was filled with joy.
Hearing this, a smile crept onto Le Yao Yao's face, warm and indulgent.
After all, her greatest joy in life was watching Xuan grow up happily and healthily.
When he was happy, she felt happy too.
Thus, Le Yao Yao stood there, watching Leng Yixuan flit about among the plum blossoms like an angel, carefree and full of life.
A gentle breeze swept through, causing petals to flutter down like snowflakes; the scene was simply breathtaking.
Looking at the adorable Little One in Plum Blossom Grove, the familiar face made Le Yao Yao think of someone. Her mind drifted back to a moment in the past—
—Yu is my favorite man. I want to spend my life with Yu, raise children together, and grow old together…
—Do you really wish to be with me for a lifetime? To grow old together?
—Yes, I do!
—I wish for that too!
That familiar voice, that steadfast promise, echoed clearly in her ears as if it were happening right now. Yet beside her was the absence of the person she loved most.
Yu, do you know how much I wish you were here with me at this moment!?
As she thought of this, Le Yao Yao felt a warmth in her eyes, and her eyelids began to moisten.
However, just then, a sharp female voice suddenly rang out, pulling Le Yao Yao from her reverie. Realizing that the piercing voice came from Dongfang Bai's residence, she feared something might be wrong and immediately used her lightness skill to rush toward Dongfang Bai's place.
Upon arriving at Bamboo Grove, she found it just as picturesque as ever. To the left were sprawling bamboo forests, while to the right stood an Octagonal Pavilion beside a shimmering lake.
A gentle breeze rustled through the bamboo, creating a soothing sound that was quite pleasant on this warm spring afternoon.
Yet at that moment, something very unpleasant was happening inside Bamboo Grove.
Le Yao Yao had no idea what was going on. As she stepped into Bamboo Grove, she saw Dongfang Bai, who had returned earlier, standing at her door drenched and looking utterly disheveled.
From behind the slightly ajar door flew various wooden spoons, soap pods, combs, stools, and water basins.
Accompanying this chaos was another sharp female voice.
"You pervert! How dare you peek at me while I’m bathing! I’ll make you pay for this!"
"Hey, miss, can we talk about this rationally? How could I have peeked at you? Don’t just jump to conclusions!"
Hearing the woman's voice from inside the room, Dongfang Bai, despite his disheveled appearance, helplessly addressed the person inside.
"You came into my room and peeked at me while I was bathing! And now you say I’m being unreasonable?!"
"What do you mean, your room? This is where I live! You walked into my room to bathe, and now you're shouting here. You... this is just..."
Dongfang Bai clearly found himself at a loss for words against the woman's accusations.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao stepped forward and asked the disheveled Dongfang Bai, "Brother, what happened?!"
Initially thinking something serious had occurred, upon seeing Dongfang Bai's messy state and their earlier exchange, Le Yao Yao had a vague idea of what was going on.
However, she couldn't understand why a woman would walk into Dongfang Bai's room to bathe and why he had barged in. Perhaps he had seen something that made her furious?
Just as Le Yao Yao pondered this, suddenly the wooden door in front of them was pushed open with a loud bang, revealing a graceful figure standing before them.
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