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nTranslator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

nHe Xiyan was woken up by the sound of firecrackers.

nShe rubbed her eyes and slowly opened. Soon, she saw an elderly couple standing in front of her bed.

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n“Uncle, Auntie…” He Xiyan quickly sat up and looked at them in surprise. She didn’t expect them to visit over the festive season.

n“It’s alright. You should be lying down.” Xia Jingshu pursed her thin lips. Her complexion had improved greatly since she was discharged.

nShe took He Xiyan’s hands in hers and gripped them tightly, her eyes full of affection.

n“My child, you have suffered much.”

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nHe Xiyan shook her head but she suddenly felt reassured when she saw the concern and affection in their eyes.

nYe Zhiyuan walked over and looked warmly at the woman on the hospital bed. This was the first time he saw her and although he didn’t know that she was a compatible match for his son, what has been done now cannot be undone. Furthermore, this was his son’s choice of a bride, so he was not in a position to object.

n“Are you alright?” He asked He Xiyan who was in bed.

nHe Xiyan nodded politely.

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n“Thanks for asking, the doctor said I’m much better.”

n“That’s good!” Ye Zhiyuan pulled out an old box carved from rosewood. “This is from grandma. She said that she’s getting on in age and would thus not be able to personally visit but she hopes that you won’t take what happened at the Ye family to heart.

nHe Xiyan accepted the box with a nod and a small smile at Ye Zhiyuan. Then, she opened the box.

nIt was a jade accessory that resembled those ancient imperial accessories she had seen in Qing period dramas.

n“Yan Yan, this is a jade ruyi and according to its name, it signifies good fortune as one wishes.” Xia Jingshu explained. “Grandma’s great-grandmother had been the favorite princess of Emperor Jiaqing and this ruyi was personally bestowed upon her by Emperor Jiaqing.

nThereafter, it was handed down through generations and grandma was its last owner. She has always treasured this and felt that whoever owned this treasure would be blessed with many grandchildren and live an easy life in old age.”

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nHe Xiyan was stunned!

nShe suddenly felt as though the thing in her hand weighed a ton.

nShe had assumed it was a jade accessory of the highest quality, not expecting it to be a priceless imperial antique.

nShe felt very overwhelmed by the sudden shower of affection and did not dare to accept this gift.

n“Auntie, this gift is far too expensive. I can’t accept it.” He Xiyan quickly shook her head.

nXia Jingshu smiled faintly.

n“You should accept it since the old madam could finally bear to part with it, so this is a sign of her approval.”

nYe Snr. nodded in agreement.

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n“Take it, don’t take offense. Many people in the Ye family might hold some misconceptions about it but you mustn’t take it to heart. As for Shiyu, I’ll make sure she comes over to personally apologize tomorrow. She has been spoiled and is still rather immature, I hope you won’t hold it against a child like her.”

nYe Snr. said those diplomatic words evenly. He didn’t have much time left after being diagnosed with such an illness so he really didn’t want to there to be turmoil at home.

nHe Xiyan pursed her lips and smiled politely.

n“I understand, uncle,” she said as she nodded at Ye Snr. She was not someone who bore grudges.

nThey exchanged a few more words, then Ye Hao sent both Xia Jingshu and Ye Snr. back.

nThese two elderly folks had just recovered from major illnesses and they were still frail and needed to be taken care of, so they could not possibly spend the night in the hospital ward.

nHe would take care of his wife and keep her company every day until she was discharged.

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