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Chaxianyu faced the bright yellow copper mirror and tied her head full of thick black hair up high.

She swapped out the set of travel clothing that Shier Hong gave her that was worth quite a bit, the one that belonged to a young miss of a second class official family with an emerald jade peach blossom on it. She then chose to put on the small black gown that she had brought out of the palace.

Li Suren stood behind her and observed Chaxianyu's movement through the refraction of the copper mirror. She could not help but sigh with emotion, the Yu Er had truly grown up. Big girl.

Remember that in the palace, when the princes and princesses needed new clothes in the season, I was the one who picked out your clothes for you before sending it to Profound Halls Palace. Every time you put on the clothes I sent you, you are so happy that you jump and jump. The last few words choked her throat. She really hoped that the empress would be fortunate enough to see your slim and elegant figure …

Chaxianyu folded the jacket and gently placed it in Li Suren's hands, laughing and saying: Good big sister, there's no need to be so sad. Believe me, we still have a lot of time, a long, long time from now to the future. You can still help me pack some clothes, as usual. I also still love you and respect the Yu Er by your side.

Sister Li, I, Chaxianyu, have firmly believed that my only sister will never change this.

Li Suren tightly held Chaxianyu's hand, her eyes were filled with unwillingness and gratitude. Good Yu Er, this sister is willing to protect you well and love you dearly for the rest of her life. The time to set off is coming. Remember Sister Li's words: No matter how difficult, how helpless, or how trapped you are, don't forget one thing — keep yourself.

Our Yu Er's purest self is bravery.

Chaxianyu nodded her head heavily. Un! Yu Er will definitely remember this well. With a creak, she pushed open the door and waved to Li Suren to say her farewells. Li-jie! Yu Er has left! When the Yu Er returned, he would personally retrieve the Peach Blossom Small Jacket from her elder sister.

It was only when Chaxianyu walked out of the hallway did she realize that a light drizzle had started to fall from the sky, causing the sky and earth to be covered in faint spots of rain. From her point of view, the floating mountain was shrouded with mist and clouds, her Zuo Mansion was profound and light green, like an unpolished jade ore, faint and flickering with light.

The raindrops fell down the stem of the leaves and shattered on the bluestone path. The silvery white dots of light jumped through the rain curtain, and the bird hopped between the branches of the drizzling rain, making a clear and melodious sound.

Why is he so lost in thought here?

Chaxianyu understood in her heart, and turning her head with a smile, she said to Shier Hong, "Young Master, look, it's Luo Yu."

Shier Hong acknowledged, then opened up a white oil paper umbrella in his hand and extended his hand out towards Chaxianyu, and because of that, I will come and get you.

The man's jet-black hair was tied into a loose strand. The red lotus flower on hherforehead could be faintly seen. A pair of golden eyes were slowly being covered by a warm jade color … She pulled Chaxianyu into his embrace, lowered his head, and whispered into Chaxianyu's ear with a gentle smile. Yu Er had changed the clothes that this young master had gifted him.

Shier Hong, the problem of you being so frivolous to other people's little girls has never changed after all these years.

Suddenly, a low voice came out from behind him. Chaxianyu pushed Shier Hong away with his face flushed red, as if he had done something bad, and bowed towards the voice. Luo, Master Luo!

The black haired, red eyed handsome man squinted his eyes, his tone filled with danger. Master Zuo is right, sending me here to protect Miss Yu is the safest choice.

In my opinion, the one you should guard against the most along the way wasn't the Demonic Beast, but you.

Shier Hong covered his mouth with his sleeves and chuckled. His charming eyes were like silk, his golden pupils were overflowing with light, Master Luo has changed quite a bit these few years.

Chaxianyu was afraid that the two would argue, hence she quickly jumped in front of the two of them to stop them. Yu Er saw that it was getting late, and it was best for them to hurry up and set off …

Luo Rongji turned his head, snorted lightly, threw out his wide sleeves with his hands behind his back, and disappeared where he stood with a swoosh.

Chaxianyu heaved a sigh of relief and turned around to pull Shier Hong away. Young master, we should also hurry to Zuo Mansion's main entrance to the carriage.

Chaxianyu could see from afar that within the patter of rain, there was a horse carriage with four horses driving together. The carriage's door was wide open, the coachman seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

Zuo Yueshang stood beside the carriage, waiting quietly with a light colored oil paper umbrella and a gray goose feather coat draped over his shoulders.

Seeing that, Chaxianyu said to Shier Hong: Young Master, before we leave, I want to ask Master Zuo a question, can I?

Shier Hong looked at Chaxianyu's bright eyes and nodded. Go. I'll wait for you in the car.

Chaxianyu walked closer to Zuo Yueshang, raised her head, and with her cheeks soaked in the cold, wet air, she exhaled a cloud of white mist and spoke to Zuo Yueshang. Master Zuo, before Yu Er leaves, she wanted to ask about her deceased friend Zuo Baozhu.

Zuo Yueshang's thin body was as quiet as the rain. His long golden-brown hair was scattered behind his back and shone with a flawless radiance. His entire being was like a fairy in a painting. When he heard it, he bent down slightly and smiled lightly at Chaxianyu.

According to Yu Er's knowledge, not long after the precious pearl had expressed its love and admiration for the Master Zuo, it was transferred to the most remote backyard at the command of the Master Zuo. Chaxianyu's eyes did not blink as she stared straight at Zuo Yueshang, and slowly spoke out her thoughts. The rear garden was located at the foot of the mountain, it was desolate and boring, and it was far from the Zuo Mansion Hall. Was this arranged to prevent others from talking, or was it to imply that the pearl should not have any feelings for you as soon as possible?

Zuo Yueshang was surprised for a moment, he reacted and could not help but laugh bitterly, Miss Yu, I, Zuo … I did not intend to.

The first place where he found the pearl was in the back garden. Since he was originally a bird, I assumed that he came from Bushu Mountain.

After he revealed his intentions to me, he has indeed suffered under the hands of many people … In private I have dealt with the long-tongued servants. He has a strong sense of pride, so he definitely doesn't want to see me take action to protect him … I transferred him to the back garden because I was afraid that he would miss home if he felt bad in the future. The back garden is close to the mountain and we can go back at any time.

Chaxianyu was startled. Then, did Master Zuo not look down on the feelings of the precious pearl in the slightest …?

Zuo Yueshang was confused by his question. Why did Miss Yu say that? Left Why are you looking down on him? Zuo Wuji felt guilty and unable to respond to his intentions because he had already decided in his life that Princess Li was the only one who was unable to … I can't accept his adoration.

Hearing that, Chaxianyu's eyes suddenly turned red.

She took a deep breath and bowed deeply to Zuo Yueshang. Yu Er thanked Master Zuo Yueshang on behalf of her deceased friend.

Do you hear me?

The one you love has never felt that your efforts were in vain for even a second.

He knows you.

Your feelings have already been properly conveyed to him.

So, please don't regret, go away in peace.

Sitting on the horse carriage, Chaxianyu supported her cheeks with her hands as she talked to herself, Master Zuo is the most passionate man I have ever seen in the past 18 years.

Leaning on the opposite side of her, with his back straight, with his arms crossed and eyes closed, Luo Rongji suddenly took up the topic, his tone was light.

I've met another person, and he's even more powerful than me.