"It would be nice if I could do it again."
Youyou sighed, but Lu Jun's next statement was completely beyond Hu Ruier's expectations.
"But you and I both know that time lost can never be regained."
"No matter what you want to do next, Lu Yi and I will stand firmly behind you and become your most powerful backing."
When he said this, Lu Jun's voice paused slightly before continuing.
"So do what you want and don't care about how we feel!"
First he glanced at Lu Jun, who had a calm expression, and then looked at Lu Yi, who had the same expression...
Hu Ruier, who was still a little confused at first, suddenly put aside all her previous worries and showed an unprecedented bright smile.
"Yes! No matter what choice I make, I will still have you."
It seems to be emotion, but also seems to be a sigh...
After Hu Ruier said this, her expression returned to its previous gentleness, as if nothing had happened.
However, both Lu Yi and Lu Jun could feel the long-lost peace of mind in Hu Ruier.
"Speaking of which, why did Yi'er go out to collect firewood again?"
"Didn't I already make arrangements for you?"
Although Hu Rui'er was worried about outsiders discovering Lu Jun and Lu Yi's father and son, she also used her power to provide them with sufficient material reserves.
Not to mention satisfying daily life, even if they stayed in this courtyard for a year, the father and son would not have to worry about material shortages.
"Mom, I have to grow up eventually, and I can't hide from those people outside forever."
Completely different from Hu Rui'er's thoughts, Lu Yi showed a maturity that was very different from children of the same age at this time.
"Those people outside are hostile to me because of my identity..."
"But I know they are just afraid, afraid that I will bring disaster to them."
A rare smile appeared on his indifferent face. Lu Yi's performance at this time was actually more stable and wiser than Hu Ruier and Lu Jun.
"As long as I behave like a normal kid, sooner or later they will accept me."
"So Mom, you insist on letting me hide at home and not go out, which is not a reasonable approach."
This was the first time Lu Yi expressed his feelings to Hu Rui'er, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.
After noticing that Lu Jun did not refute or criticize Lu Yi's approach, Hu Ruier realized that Lu Yi could have the current thoughts, and Lu Jun must also be an insider.
"But……"
He hesitated and opened his mouth. Hu Ruier, who was eager to protect her children, obviously did not agree with this view.
In other words, Hu Rui'er, who has experienced a death, has developed a strong distrust of people's hearts.
"Rui'er, actually you don't have to worry about Yi'er."
Hu Rui'er's worry could be seen at a glance. As a father, Lu Jun was more experienced.
"Although Yi'er appears to be just going out to collect firewood on the surface, in fact there are people secretly protecting him."
Hearing this, Lu Yi, who also realized the problem, immediately nodded and said.
"Yes, during the time I was out, Cousin Yanran kept asking the five ghosts to follow me in turn."
"Even if something unexpected happens, I will definitely be fine."
The "cousin Yanran" mentioned by Lu Yi naturally refers to Li Yanran.
After the battle in Chang'an, Li Yanran finally gave up thinking about Hui Ji and returned to Changsha.
It's just that although Li Yanran no longer expects Hui Ji to follow her and return to secular life, she can no longer pretend to be an ordinary person after exposing the existence of the five ghosts.
Li Yanran, who originally only pretended to agree to join the Eight Celestial Clan, waiting for an opportunity to steal the secrets and use it as an undercover agent for Hui Ji, later became the real "White Tiger", one of the Four Sus.
The Lu and Li families were already related, and since Li Yanran became one of the "White Tigers" of the Four Houses, Hu Ruier naturally became familiar with each other.
"Five ghosts? Are they Zhang Yuanbo and the others?"
Rarely showing a hint of headache, Hu Ruier was very familiar with the five ghosts under Li Yanran.
These five gods and ghosts who inherited the name of "Plague God" indeed have abilities that surpass ordinary ghosts and gods.
But corresponding to those weird abilities are the naughty and naughty characters of these five gods and ghosts.
Especially the "Spring Plague" Zhang Yuanbo, Hu Rui'er gets a headache every time she hears his name.
In this world, it is estimated that only Li Yanran, who has inherited the magical power of the tiger, can drive these five plague gods in the form of "ghosts".
As the saying goes, when Cao Cao is spoken, Cao Cao will be there.
Just when Hu Rui'er felt a headache because of the naughty nature of the five gods and ghosts, a strange chuckle suddenly came from behind her.
"Hehe, you actually still remember me?"
Along with that weird chuckle, Zhang Yuanbo, who still looked like a child, revealed his true form.
"..."
The expression on her face instantly turned cold. The moment Hu Rui'er saw Zhang Yuanbo appear, she felt like a female beast that had been intruded into a restricted area, and she burst out with unprecedented hostility.
"If I remember correctly, I once emphasized to Li Yanran that the ghosts under her command are not allowed to appear in this courtyard in any form."
It was obviously just an understatement of questioning, but Hu Ruier's words revealed a strong murderous intention.
Lu Jun and Lu Yi, father and son, are Hu Rui'er's bottom line. She will never allow anyone to trample on her bottom line - even if the other party is Li Yanran.
"You did say that, and I did agree."
Seeing that the tense situation was about to break out, Li Yanran's voice suddenly came from outside the yard.
Amidst a burst of unhurried footsteps, Li Yanran, dressed in a long white dress, appeared at the entrance of the courtyard, and stared straight at the sullen Hu Rui'er.
"But that's on the premise that we are still friends."
Different from Hu Ruier's coldness at this time, Li Yanran's current expression and demeanor are more of a calm one.
But this calmness also revealed a sense of alienation and determination, and even the other four ghosts who appeared around her showed malicious smiles.
Seeing this situation, Lu Jun and Lu Yi, who still didn't know what happened, first looked at each other, and then stood next to Hu Ruier without hesitation.
No matter what happened now, it was impossible for Lu Jun to let Hu Ruier face all this alone like he did back then.
As for Lu Yi's idea, it's even simpler!
Although Li Yanran has always been very kind to him and even treats him as half of his son, deep down in his heart he still prefers his mother.
This is Lu Yi's innate closeness, and it is also the education he has received over the years.
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