Ever since Yang Baichuan was injured by Yang Baifu, he became extremely silent, almost invisible. He stayed close to Feng Caie, hardly ever leaving her side, and when it came to his eldest son, he was obedient to a fault.
Seeing Feng Caie enter the kitchen, he hurried in as well to help with the fire and assist her.
Inside, Yang Anshi felt deeply troubled, vigorously hitting the kang mat with a broom handle, but said nothing, while the dust she stirred up choked Yang Baihe, who was beside her, making her cough.
"It's a sin, they want me dead, old lady..." Yang Anshi shouted, unclear and confused.
"Cough, cough..." Yang Baihe's cough grew louder.
Yang Rusong pretended not to hear, and continued to put up the spring couplets with his two younger brothers.
Yang Peili also acted as if he hadn't heard and went over to help his grandson stick couplets.
When someone passed by, Yang Rusong greeted them openly and warmly.
