Chapter 1349

"Yanyi, you are a five-year-old girl. You cannot use such violent words," Xie Xinlian frowned slightly, looking at Zhu Yanyi with a gentle but firm expression. "Girls should be quiet and gentle. Always thinking about hitting people is not good."

Zhu Yanyi pouted, her big eyes blinking innocently. She didn't understand why being gentle was so important when people were trying to hurt her family.

"But Auntie," Zhu Yanyi said in a simple, childish voice, "If they hit us, I must hit back. It is fair."

Yan Aohan chuckled softly, placing a finished shaomai on the plate. He looked at the little girl with amusement. "She has a point, Sister Xie. Though her method is… unique."

"Unique?" Zhu Yanli raised an eyebrow, looking at her sister. "What kind of medicine is 'You Hit Me, I Hit You'? That sounds like a prank, not a real drug."

"It is a prank medicine," Zhu Yanyi said proudly, holding up her small hands. "It makes people feel funny. They will not die, but they will be very silly for a while. Like dancing without music."

Zhu Yanli laughed, shaking her head. "You really are a little devil. But I like it. Who are these people again?"

"The ones from the capital," Yan Aohan explained calmly. "They think we are busy with your sister's wedding. They plan to steal the treasure map and blame us. They are foolish."

"Let them come," Zhu Yanyi said, her voice serious for a moment. "I will show them my new toy."

Tashu Yuanxiang smiled warmly. "Do not worry, Yanyi. We are here. No one can hurt your parents. But remember, do not get into trouble."

"I will not," Zhu Yanyi nodded. "I am smart. I will just make them dance."

The room fell into a comfortable silence, filled with the smell of steaming shaomai. The danger from the outside world felt far away, protected by the love and strength of the family inside.