The Courtyard House: Xu Damao's Aunt is the Queen of Women

Courtyard No. 95.

January 25, 1964 (Gregorian calendar), the eleventh day of the twelfth lunar month of the year Gui Mao, the month of Yi Chou, the day of Gui You, Saturday. The weather was sunny and bright.

The temperature remains cold, at -5℃.

Liu Hao opened his eyes from the warm and comfortable kang (heated brick bed). Ye Xi was on his left and Ye Juan was on his right.

Ye Xi slept peacefully and gently, her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, her long hair was lightly scattered on the pillow, her breathing was light and shallow, she was intellectual and elegant.

The little queen is different. Although she is also stunningly beautiful, her sleeping posture is casual and unrestrained, with her arms and legs stretched out. She is less dignified and more charming.

Ye Xi usually gets up very early. No matter what time she goes to bed at night, she gets up at six o'clock to exercise, eat breakfast, and read.

But I was too tired yesterday. I was busy until 1:30 a.m. and couldn't get up at 6 a.m.

Just as Liu Hao was about to quietly get up, Ye Xi's long eyelashes fluttered a few times, she slowly opened her eyes, snuggled into his arms like a kitten, and softly asked, "Honey, what time is it?"

"Seven o'clock!"

"Oh, just twenty more minutes of sleep."

Ye Xi gave an "oh" and then closed her eyes again.

Liu Hao smiled, then hugged Ye Xi and went back to sleep.

"Awoo~"

Ye Juan woke up groggily, yawned, turned her head and saw Liu Hao and Ye Xi sleeping in each other's arms. She pouted, got up, put on her clothes, and tiptoed out to go to the bathroom.

"Wow, who delivered this?"

The little queen unlatched the door and opened the main room door, almost tripping over the mountain of grains, oils, rice, noodles, bedding, clothes, shoes, and socks piled up at the entrance.

She covered her mouth and gasped. Hearing the noise, Liu Hao and Ye Xi inside the house were instantly wide awake, got up, dressed, and went out.

???

what's going on?

Liu Hao looked completely bewildered, while Ye Xi looked utterly confused.

The little queen had already taken a look, picked up a bulging cloth bag, opened it, and inside was a brand new Type 55 pure wool breeches military overcoat.

This is the standard uniform for a marshal, a general: double-breasted, with a large lapel, knee-length, thick and crisp.

Liu Hao knew who had sent it. He stepped forward, took the coat, weighed it in his hand, placed it on the box, bent down, picked up a cloth bag, and opened it.

A black fine wool gabardine coat!

"Wow, this coat is so beautiful!"

The little queen opened another cloth bag and took out a dark emerald green antique satin-lined coat. The heavy silk brocade fabric was thick and draped, with a warm and restrained pearlescent sheen. The dark pattern of intertwined peonies was faintly visible in the light.

The small lapel is neat and crisp, the waist is tailored with a clean and exquisite cut, and the inner camel hair lining is thick but not bulky.

In the 1960s, this kind of coat was truly a luxury item, a special supply item. Ordinary cadres' families couldn't even get their hands on it, and ordinary people couldn't even see it.

Next, it was time for the little queen to unpack her things; she opened each cloth bag and cardboard box.

Men's and women's clothing, shoes, men's and women's watches... even underwear and toiletries are available.

"This box looks expensive!"

The young queen stood before a waist-high vermilion chest, gently unlocking the brass clasp. Inside lay a set of top-quality wedding bedding.

The bright red, heavy silk brocade quilt cover features a magnificent and eye-catching dragon and phoenix intertwined floral pattern, and is thick and smooth.

Folded silk jacquard sheets and pillowcases lay to the side, their stitches fine and neat, clearly rare and specially supplied items, exuding an extraordinary air of luxury the moment the box was opened.

The little queen's eyes widened, she gently reached out and touched it, then retreated back to Liu Hao's side, her words slurred.

"This...this...this...Honey, who sent this?"

Ye Xi also looked at Liu Hao with surprise and uncertainty.

She was certain that these things were not sent by her family, because many of these things could not be bought with money; her father's status was not high enough, far from sufficient.

Even if her grandfather were alive, let alone her father, it wouldn't be enough!

Ye Xi's mind raced, and a guess popped into her head: Liu Hao's background was extraordinary.

Because Deputy Director Li personally delivered the top-secret documents yesterday and subtly hinted that Liu Hao could look at them, she sensed something was amiss.

Liu Hao's calm demeanor upon returning was as if he had anticipated it!

So... Liu Hao knows who his biological parents are?

Liu Hao seemed to sense something and turned to look at Ye Xi.

We're kindred spirits, we understand each other perfectly!

No wonder he's a genius mathematician; his thinking is so meticulous.

Liu Hao sighed inwardly, reached out and pulled the little queen into his arms, and whispered, "She must have been sent by my biological parents."

???

The little queen blinked her big eyes, seemingly overwhelmed by the task at hand.

I have... parents-in-law?

"Honey, do you even know who your biological parents are? Why didn't you tell me before? Humph, you treat me like an outsider, I'm angry!"

The little queen broke free from Liu Hao's embrace and turned away to sulk.

Liu Hao glanced at the little queen and said in a deep voice, "One..."

Before Liu Hao could even say "two," the little queen turned around and threw herself into his arms, starting to act cute and charming.

"Oh, brother, don't be angry. I'm just a little unhappy because you didn't tell me something so important."

Liu Hao rolled his eyes and said irritably, "How can I tell you? I don't even know who they are!"

Ye Juan and Ye Xi both exclaimed "Ah!" in unison.

"Huh? You don't know either?"

"Hmm, I really don't know. I only know that their identities are extraordinary, and these things are the best proof."

Liu Hao released Ye Juan, picked up a dark blue antique satin-lined coat, weighed it in his hand a few times, then reached out and took off the cotton coat that Ye Xi was wearing and put it on her.

Ye Xi is 1.7 meters tall. Due to years of exercise, she has a curvaceous figure. The navy blue antique satin coat she put on accentuated her figure perfectly.

The fitted waistline perfectly accentuates her slender waist and rounded curves, while the flowing hem of the dress reaches her knees. The heavy silk fabric has a beautiful drape, highlighting her exquisite shoulder and neck lines and her graceful figure.

Standing there, she was dignified and elegant, with a cool and aloof temperament, so beautiful that Liu Hao couldn't take his eyes off her.

Ye Xi was a little dazed. When she came to her senses, she hurriedly tried to take off her clothes, because these things were obviously prepared for Liu Hao and her younger sister's wedding.

Ye Juan reached out and pressed her hand down, laughing, "Big sister, I think you're not wearing your glasses, so you can't see the quantity of these things. The women's clothes and shoes are all in pairs! It's obvious that your in-laws know you're with your brother-in-law."

"..."

Ye Xi was stunned for a moment, then leaned closer to take a look and saw that there really were two.

Two blushes appeared on her fair cheeks; she was nervous, happy, and a little apprehensive.

"Xiao Hao... if your parents knew about you and me... would they think I'm not a good woman?"

Liu Hao shook his head and laughed, "You're overthinking it. I guess after they confirmed that I was their biological son who had been separated for 21 years, they investigated my entire life from childhood to adulthood and all the people I've met. Since they sent you a wedding gift, it means they've accepted you as their daughter-in-law."