Li Sinian was exceptionally clever. She walked over, took Li Mu Yang's hand, and said with a smile, "Brother, Mother and I were only joking. Your parents have me to look after us, so you can go study and cultivate without worry. When you weren't here, I got up every morning to cook the thin porridge myself. Isn't that right, Mother?"
Luo Qi lovingly stroked Li Sinian's head and said, "Your sister is extremely sensible. Whenever I felt unwell, she stayed by my side to care for me. Washing clothes, cooking, boiling porridge, stewing soup—she did all of it. Sinian has grown up and can now share her parents' burdens. You don't need to worry about us."
"Mother..." Li Mu Yang still wanted to persuade her. He truly didn't want to see his parents suffer because of him.
"Mu Yang, it's settled." Luo Qi helped Zhai Hua and Chu Yao up from the ground, then said with a smile, "I know the two girls mean well. But after all these years, we're used to living this way, and we can take care of ourselves. How about this? While Mu Yang is here, you two take good care of him for me. When Mu Yang goes to study in the Starry Sky, put your hearts into sewing him several sets of clothes for all four seasons. I'll be grateful to you as well."
"Yes." Zhai Hua and Chu Yao bowed and agreed.
Seeing that his mother had made up her mind, Li Mu Yang could no longer persuade her. He could only say to Zhai Hua and Chu Yao, "You two should go back and rest first. I'll stay here for now."
"Yes, Young Master." The two girls answered in unison. "The clothes Young Master changed out of have already been