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"These two days, Liu Yue that girl was sick, and she was so sick that she was in a rush. Yi Yue and Lian Xing are also exhausted, but since our daughter has nothing to do today, I let them all rest."

Hearing Shi Anran's words, Shi Yu raised his hand and lightly touched the tip of her nose, "You have to pay attention to your body too, don't go too far and break down.

Shi Anran nodded, "Father, why did you remember to come here tonight?"

Hearing that, Shi Yu laughed as he raised his hand to pinch her fingers, "Isn't this thinking about the fact that I haven't seen Anran for a few months, Father just happened to have settled all of his matters, that's why I'm here to see you."

"So father was just here to pay a visit to his daughter." Shi Anran intentionally provoked her.

Shi Yu was not only not angry, he instead said with a smile, "You talkative girl, your father can't win against you, but just admit defeat, right?"

Hearing Shi Yu's pleading words, Shi Anran smiled and nodded, "Then your daughter will accept it."

Seeing Shi Anran laugh so much that she resembled an old lady, Shi Yu's eyes became a little absent-minded, "Anran, father has not seen your mother for a long time, why don't we go see her today?"

"Alright, your daughter is unfilial too. I haven't seen your mother during my absence. I just hope that your mother won't be angry."

Shi Yu smiled as he shook his head, "Girl, your mother loves you so much, so she naturally wouldn't be angry at you. Let's go."

Shi Anran wanted to nod her head, but suddenly remembered that she could not go empty-handed. She called for a little girl from outside and told her to call Yi Yue over.

When Yi Yue entered, she saw Shi Yu seated on his seat, and quickly recovered, before turning her gaze to Shi Anran, "Miss, why have you come looking for me?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to ask you, is there any untouched pastries in the kitchen?"

Hearing Shi Anran's words, Yi Yue only thought that it was for Shi Yu to eat, and hesitated a little as she shook her head, "Master does not like to eat sweet food, so this servant did not instruct the kitchen to prepare these."

"Dad has already eaten. We want to go see mom, so we want to bring some pastries."

Hearing Shi Anran's explanation, Yi Yue smiled and nodded: "That's true, the lady's taste is similar to the young miss's. I have long instructed the kitchen to prepare some pastries so that you won't be hungry again later."

"In the end, Yi Yue, you understand my heart the best. Since that's the case, I will find a girl to bring it over to the kitchen. Go back and rest, there's nothing much for you to do tomorrow, so there's no need to wake up early."

Yi Yue turned around and looked at Shi Yu, and with a slight smile on his face, he said, "I am Shi Yu."

Seeing Shi Anran being so sensible, Shi Yu's eyes reddened. His daughter had already become so sensible without him realizing it, which made him both happy and sad.

"Father's Anran is really becoming more and more sensible. If your mother knew in the underworld, she would probably be pleased."

With that, Shi Yu rubbed the top of Shi Anran's head, "Anran has also grown taller than before Father left, she has become thinner."

"Dad, don't be like this. Your daughter has been willful for so long, shouldn't she grow up now?" 's eyes were also somewhat moist as she was infected by Shi Yu's sorrowful emotions.

"Alright, wipe your eyes. Otherwise, your mother will worry about you when she sees you later."

Hearing Shi Yu's words, Shi Anran nodded her head obediently. The little girl who was going to grab the pastries also came back, and took it from him with her arm. Her other hand held onto Shi Yu's arm, and the father and daughter walked out together.

Standing at the entrance of the Clear River Garden, Shi Anran suddenly had a feeling that she had come to a sudden realization.

The last time she came, it was because she wanted to make use of her father's feelings for her mother to achieve her own goals. After that, she had only come here to deal with Shi Anyi and her mother and never set foot in this place again.

Would her mother be angry with her? It can't be, isn't it because she relied on it? Her mother would never be angry at her, so why did she keep on doing this?

Actually speaking seriously, she owed him too much. Mother, there were too many things that he owed her. Furthermore, the things that Qing Yan had said to her before he died were still etched in her mind.

After such a long time, she already had her own connections in the mansion. Although things were a bit far away, she believed that as long as she had the heart, she would definitely do it.

"Anran, what are you daydreaming for?"

As Shi Yu stood at the gate of the Clear River Garden, he had a lot of feelings for his and couldn't help but think back to the day of their marriage and sigh.

But after talking for a long while, without seeing any reaction from Shi Anran, she lowered her head and saw Shi Anran staring blankly ahead. However, because of the darkness of the night, she did not see the undisguised hatred on her face.

Hearing Shi Yu's voice resounding in her ears, Shi Anran finally regained her senses and raised her head to look at Shi Yu.

"Dad, daughter was just thinking, if mother was still here, what would daughter look like now?"

Hearing Shi Anran's words, Shi Yu was also stunned, that's right, if Madam was still alive, her daughter wouldn't have suddenly become so sensible, right? It was still that innocent little girl from before. But everything had its gains and losses, so why did she need to think so much?

"Foolish Anran, people can't be revived even if they die. Let's go, enter."

With that, Shi Yu walked inside, Shi Anran stood at his original position and looked at Shi Yu's back, suddenly realizing that her father seemed to have aged a lot.

She hurriedly walked forward, and when she looked at the courtyard that still looked like it was when her mother was still alive, Shi Anran knew that this was her father's intentions.

"Dad, your daughter still remembers that Mom used to love this type of cake the most. Why don't you try it?"

After placing the plate of snacks on the stone table in the middle of the courtyard, Shi Anran picked up a piece of the cake and placed it next to Shi Yu's mouth.

Shi Yu looked at her. Although he didn't like these things, he didn't have the heart to refuse.

By the time the father and daughter pair left the courtyard, the sky had already turned completely dark.

Originally, Shi Anran wanted her to go back by herself, but Shi Yu was worried, so he insisted on sending her back. He thought about it and decided not to reject her, walking shoulder to shoulder with her.

"Right, father, you've just returned today. Don't you need to go to the palace and inform the emperor?"

Hearing Shi Anran's words, Shi Yu lightly shook his head, "There's no need, yesterday I already passed a paper roll to the emperor, this is what the emperor wanted."

"That's good too, dad. When you get back, don't think about work anymore. You should go to sleep early. Tomorrow at the palace, you won't be able to relax."

"Dad knows. Don't stay up late when you go back. Your body is too weak to begin with, so stop being stubborn."

Hearing Shi Yu's concerned tone, Shi Anran smiled and nodded, "Your daughter knows. Dad is the same."

As they spoke, Agarwood Courtyard was already right in front of their eyes. Shi Anran waved her hand at Shi Yu, lifted up her skirt, and ran into the courtyard.

Seeing his daughter's rare playful look, Shi Yu did not stop her. His eldest daughter was always so sensible now, but he really missed her mischievous look from before.

After standing at the gate of the Agarwood Institution for a while longer, Shi Yu finally turned and walked back.

After Shi Yu's figure disappeared from the gate, Shi Anran turned around and looked at the gate for a good long while before walking back inside.