Meng Jingwei also chimed in, "Things were a bit winding, but the outcome is good. Regardless, Ah Ye is back, which is the best."
"Hahaha, Madame is right."
"It's good that he's back, it's really good."
"Sir, young madam, please come inside quickly."
"Yes, hurry in and rest."
...
The servants were very enthusiastic, with smiles radiating from everyone's faces.
Having overcome numerous difficulties and ushered in a happy life, Qing Muye was exceptionally relaxed and joyful. "This month, everyone's salary will be doubled as a reward for you all."
"Wow, Sir is so generous."
"Thank you, Sir."
"That's great, so lavish."
"Sir is the best."
...
Everyone cheered and was incredibly excited.
The group entered the villa together, circled the fountain in the center of the front courtyard, ascended the steps, and entered the main hall.
Meng Jingwei turned to Shi Ran and said, "Shi Ran, Tang Si, you two go rest as well. I want to go upstairs and see Yi Yi and Yi Hang first."
"Mm, okay, Sister Wei," Shi Ran nodded.
Meng Jingwei instructed the servants, "Take them to rest first."
"Yes, young madam." The servants bowed their heads, and one stepped in front of Tang Si, gesturing, "Please follow me, the two of you."
"Alright, we'll go rest. We won't disturb your family of four," Tang Si said with a sly smile, pulling Shi Ran along as they left.
Qing Muye held Meng Jingwei's hand as they went upstairs to the children's room.
Inside the room, Yi Yi and Yi Hang, both half a year old, lay in their cribs, sleeping soundly.
They wore goose-yellow printed onesies and were covered with thin blankets, looking adorable and cute.
The two tiptoed over and sat by the crib. Qing Muye extended a finger and gently stroked Yi Yi's face, a faint smile on his lips.
"Our children are very cute. Do you think they resemble you more, or me more?" he whispered.
Meng Jingwei shot him a glance. "The children haven't fully developed yet. We'll know better when they're a bit older." She couldn't help but chuckle, then sighed, "Going to the Hidden Clan this time also made them suffer. I feel like I've burdened the children."
"What are you thinking?"
Qing Muye embraced her shoulders, letting her lean against him. The hand on her shoulder caressed her cheek. "It's best that they are safe and sound. As for our wedding anniversary, it coincided with the Hidden Lord's succession ceremony. I was so busy I completely forgot."
"Really?"
Meng Jingwei sat up straight immediately, tilting her head to think. "Oh, yes, now that you mention it, it really does." She shook her head helplessly. "Never mind you, I'd completely forgotten too. But the most important thing is that we've all returned safely, and that's the best."
"A'wei is right."
The man nodded, unable to disagree with her.
He leaned back, propping himself up with a pillow, holding Meng Jingwei in his arms. They gazed at the dreamlike starry ceiling, falling into a long silence.
"Do you want to rename the children?" Meng Jingwei asked, lying on her side, her arm around Qing Muye's abdomen, her body pressed close to him, her eyes closed.
Qing Yi Yi, Qing Yi Hang. The names were indeed too simple.
"When you named them 'Yi Yi' and 'Yi Hang,' weren't you hoping our little treasures would have lives as simple as the character 'one'?"
"But everyone says it's too casual to name children like this," Meng Jingwei said with a helpless smile.
"Although the children's names are simple, they carry their mommy's wishes, and that's the best,"
Qing Muye ruffled her hair, comforting her.
"Now that you put it that way, it does make sense." She instantly regained her confidence, feeling that the names held profound meaning.