Capítulo 780: Chapter 780: Mr. Song Said She Fulfilled My Duty of Filial Piety for Me

The little guy sorted the silkworms and, afraid of being discovered for cheating, picked up his paper box and feigned sleepiness to leave the living room.

Tang Li noticed the wall clock; it was almost ten o’clock.

So, she decided not to stay any longer at Tan Palace.

It was obvious to her that if it weren’t for her presence, Xiao Minglan would have gone to rest already.

When Tang Li stood up to take her leave, Xiao Minglan spoke up, “Let Tan Palace arrange a car to take you back. It’s late at night, and it’s not safe for a girl to take a taxi alone.”

As she said this, she turned her head to instruct Song Baiyan, “After you escort our guest out, I won’t come downstairs again.”

Song Baiyan put his teacup back in place and responded to Xiao Minglan’s words.

Tang Li didn’t forget the reason for her visit to Tan Palace tonight. Before she left, she took out two folded paper talismans from her backpack and gave them to Xiao Minglan.

“I went to the temple to worship my mother and saw they had health talismans for the elderly, so I sought one for you.”

Xiao Minglan had already taken the yellow triangular talisman.

Older people usually have some belief in Buddhism, and although Xiao Minglan didn’t frequently visit temples, she wouldn’t miss it annually, seeking only peace of mind.

This was the first time Xiao Minglan had received a health talisman like this.

Even if it’s just a piece of yellow paper, the words “health” are far more precious than any other gift to someone her age because of the sentiment behind them.

Xiao Minglan held the health talisman, feeling deeply moved.

She looked up at Tang Li, her gaze growing softer, “You’ve gone to quite some trouble for an old lady like me.”

Tang Li, her hands around her backpack, replied, “It’s no trouble at all.”

Hearing this, Xiao Minglan’s lips curved into a smile and she cast a sidelong glance at Song Baiyan, “All these years, heading off to remote mountain temples, but never have you sought a health talisman for me.”

Song Baiyan smiled slightly, “As your son, I’ve been rather careless, but now that someone has obtained it for you, it’s as if they’ve fulfilled this filial duty on my behalf.”

Listening to this, Tang Li felt her ears begin to burn.

She turned her gaze to Song Baiyan.

Song Baiyan, facing her sideways, was casually talking to Xiao Minglan, his features handsome and charming, the effortlessness of his demeanor made his words seem all the more sincere.

Quickly after, Song Baiyan also glanced sideways at her.

Unlike Tang Li’s scrutinizing look, Song Baiyan’s eyes were filled with affection, and after just a few seconds of eye contact, the warmth on her face increased.

Xiao Minglan certainly wasn’t oblivious to the nuances of looks shared between a man and a woman.

Regardless of what Tang Li thought about it, she had definitely captured her son’s heart with the gesture of bringing a health talisman.

Xiao Minglan examined the other yellow paper talisman and, recalling Tang Li’s mention of the Study Talisman, asked her, “Is this Study Talisman for Jingtian?”

“Yes,” Tang Li nodded, “It’s to encourage him in his studies.”

Xiao Minglan was only familiar with peace charms and health talismans; this was her first time hearing about a Study Talisman, “Seems like the masters have kept up with the times.”

Looking more closely, she noticed the words “every day” on the paper, with a “good” character next to it, not quite looking like a talisman but rather like the familiar slogan, “Study well and make progress every day.”

Tang Li went on to explain, “This one was custom-made.”

“…” Xiao Minglan.

As they left the living room, taking advantage of the absence of others, Tang Li handed another talisman to Song Baiyan, “This is a peace charm I sought for you.”

Even though Kang Yunxi had temporarily gone away, recalling subsequent events from her past life, she still felt uneasy.

This peace charm was like a form of solace for her.