Due to significant damage to their grandparents' central nervous system, along with respiratory infections, anemia, electrolyte imbalances, and other conditions, they needed a combination of multiple medications.
She first prepared the medicines needed for the next three days, grinding them into powder for easy mixing with water.
Unknowingly, it was already half-past eight in the evening, and Li Yusha had not returned home. Meanwhile, Li Yi Han and others waited in the lush courtyard. Li Yi Han raised his wristwatch and glanced towards the direction of the gate, but there was still no sign of his sister.
He had heard that she had gone out for something, perhaps to meet that doctor? He didn't even know whether the doctor was male or female. If it was a man, would she be safe going alone so late at night?
At this moment, Lan Auntie stepped forward and respectfully reported, "Young Master, the Gesang flowers you ordered are ready. Would you like to go up and have a look?"
Li Yi Han looked up and saw the balcony on the second floor, where Li Yusha's room was surrounded by blooming Gesang flowers, presenting a refreshing and delightful sight. He wondered if seeing this would improve her mood.
"That's Yanyan's room; I won't go." Despite being the older brother, he couldn't just barge into his sister's room without her permission, especially so late at night.
"You go on with your tasks," he said to Lan Auntie.
"Yes," Lan Auntie respectfully retreated.
After a while, Li Yi Han didn't wait for his sister, so he walked into the living room and asked, "Zhang Ma, has Sasha gone to sleep?"
"Young Master is looking for Miss Yusha? At this hour, she must still be awake! Please wait; I'll go call her down." Zhang Ma was somewhat pleasantly surprised because, in this household, besides pleasing the Lord and Lady, the most important thing was to gain the attention and affection of the young master. Among all the young masters, Li Yi Han's words carried the most weight, and anyone he wanted to keep around had to be respected.
"No need, I'll go find her myself." Li Yi Han headed upstairs without making Li Yusha come down specifically.
Seeing the time, Zhang Ma secretly delighted in her heart. By this time, the young master should be preparing to rest, but he was making an exception for Miss Yusha!
"Sasha, it's me. Are you asleep?" Li Yi Han stood outside Li Yusha's door and knocked.
"Big brother?" Li Yusha immediately opened the door upon hearing the voice. After all, it had been a long time since her big brother had come to see her alone. Tonight, Qing Yan had gone out, and her big brother coincidentally came to see her, which must mean Qing Yan usually didn't allow him to come alone!
Thinking this, Li Yusha happily made room for him and said, "Big brother, come in, let's talk."
"Let's go to the terrace," Li Yi Han suggested.
Each floor had a spacious viewing terrace, and Li Yusha's floor was no exception. On the terrace with swaying flowers and plants, Li Yusha asked cheerfully, "Big brother, what brings you to see me so late at night?"
Without waiting for Li Yihan to respond, Li Yusha took the opportunity to act coquettishly and said, "You haven't chatted with me for so long. I thought our sibling bond had changed! Although I've always regarded you as my big brother, I don't know if you still see me as your little sister..."
At this point, Li Yusha deliberately put on a pitiful and downcast expression.
"Of course, I do," Li Yihan replied with a definite tone, causing Li Yusha to immediately brighten up and say, "I knew my big brother is the best to me!"
"Yan Yan just returned home, and it's normal for everyone to be concerned about her feelings. It might make you think that we treat you differently than before," Li Yihan sincerely said, "But in Mom and Dad's eyes, as well as mine and the other brothers, you're still a part of this family, and that has never changed."
Upon hearing this, Li Yusha felt something was not right. Did her big brother have something hidden in his words? Was he trying to warn her about something by coming to talk to her so late at night?
"In all these years, have Mom and Dad treated you well?" Li Yihan asked again.
Without hesitation, Li Yusha replied, "Of course! They have always said I'm the most important treasure in the family and showered me with all the good things in the world."
"And how does your big brother treat you?"
"He always buys me anything he finds suitable for me, and if there's a new product I can't get, he'll get it for me."
"And how do the other brothers treat you?"
"They treat me very well too!" Li Yusha felt a bit uncertain but decided to take the initiative, "Big brother, why are you suddenly asking all these questions?"
Li Yihan spoke with a serious tone, "Yan Yan was left outside for eighteen years, and now that she's finally back, both Mom and Dad want to make it up to her. Maybe from your perspective, we prioritize her more than you, but in our view, everything we are giving her now is what you have had for the past eighteen years."
Li Yusha understood now. Her big brother came to talk to her because of Qing Yan. She felt a bit unhappy in her heart.
"Have you ever thought that this was originally her home? She has every right to come back here and enjoy the life that should have been hers. She is our parents' biological daughter, and they should treat her well. As her brother, I should dote on her, cherish her, especially after she suffered for eighteen years outside. In her future life, we should compensate her even more."
"Big brother, you suddenly talk to me about this, making it seem like I'm unwelcoming to our sister returning home!" Li Yusha felt a bit suspicious and appeared somewhat downcast, "Please don't misunderstand, I don't have any hostility towards our sister."
"Whether you have any hostility or not, to what extent, I can see," Li Yihan responded.
Li Yuhans gaze fell upon her, and he said meaningfully, "The reason Big Brother wanted to talk to you is to let you know that even if Yan Yan returns to this home, our feelings for you over these eighteen years have not been fake. You can still stay here, just like before. Buy whatever you want, do whatever you like, and no one will restrict you or treat you differently."
Li Yusha couldn't believe it. The way her family treated her had clearly changed...
"I can see that Yan Yan doesn't harbor any animosity towards you. Sometimes, it's your unreasonable behavior that comes first, but she always indulges you and doesn't hold grudges. You should be happy to have such a sister."
Pausing for a moment, Li Yuhan continued, "Listen to Big Brother's advice, let go of your prejudices, try to accept her, respect her, and you will find that life isn't any worse than before. On the contrary, you'll be happier than ever."
Will she really be happy?
But seeing how much love and favoritism her parents showed Qing Yan, and how her big brother always favored her, she felt jealous and angry.
Li Yuhan earnestly advised, "This family never belonged to you."
His words struck Li Yusha like a bolt from the blue, awakening her from her delusion.
"Even the love from your parents and your brothers, the luxurious lifestyle, and the respect from the servants, none of it belongs to you."
Li Yusha stood frozen in place.
"It's only because of a mistake that you enjoyed eighteen years of happiness that belonged to Qing Yan. She accepted you for the sake of our parents and brothers, giving you the chance to be jealous and hurt her. If she had firmly refused to let you stay in this home from the beginning, what do you think your fate would be? Have you ever considered that?"