In the afternoon, as the sun began to set, Su Lingyue and Xiao Yu went to see the New Muyun Pavilion.

The layout inside was almost the same as before, but when Su Lingyue stepped into the courtyard with Xiao Yu again, it felt like a long time had passed.

The last time she stayed here with Xiao Yu was when her father set fire to the palace. Xiao Yu burned both his hands while protecting her, and there was hardly a piece of good flesh on the back of his hands.

Thinking of this, Su Lingyue raised her clasped hands and touched Xiao Yu's hand with her other hand, which was as white as jade.

Xiao Yu lowered his eyes, watching her little movements, and teased, "Trying to take liberties with your husband again?"

Su Lingyue smiled at him, showing no embarrassment at having her little actions caught. "Yes, I really want to. But it's broad daylight, so let's skip it!"

She spoke with such confidence, what's wrong with her husband touching her hand!

Sunlight filtering through the eaves shone on Su Lingyue's snow-white cheeks, making her eyelashes stand out clearly. She looked as if she were coated with a layer of light, exceptionally beautiful!

Xiao Yu gazed at her, feeling a pang of regret. He should have snatched this beautiful little thing away when she came of age.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yu remained calm on the surface, but he glared at Su Lingyue and secretly gritted his teeth, wanting to bite her.

When they reached the waterside pavilion, Yan Qing was talking to the steward not far away. When he saw the two of them coming, he turned around and strode towards them.

"Your Highness and Your Highness, everything is ready."

Xiao Yu smiled and hummed in agreement.

Yan Qing turned to Su Lingyue and said mysteriously, "Your Highness, please take a look at the koi. The Prince specially chose this variety to cheer you up."

After saying that, he took a wooden box from the bench and handed it to Su Lingyue, "Your Highness, try feeding her!"

Aren't all koi fish the same?

Su Lingyue was curious about what was so special about the koi that Xiao Yu had chosen. She took the wooden box from Yan Qing, pinched a pinch of fish food, bent down slightly, and threw it into the water.

Under the lotus leaves as big as bowls, koi carp swim up one after another, vying for the food.

Upon seeing the koi, Su Lingyue finally understood why Xiao Yu had chosen these fish.

Their bodies are a striking mix of red, black, orange, and white, making them quite eye-catching. They are no different from other koi, except that their bodies are exceptionally round and short, looking like a ball with tiny fins and a tail attached. They look comical and cute when they swim.

"Interesting!"

Su Lingyue couldn't take her eyes off them, and beckoned to Xiao Yu behind her, "Your Highness, come and see how beautiful these koi are! The way they eat their food is so amusing!"

The colorful butterfly couldn't resist joining in to watch.

Xiao Yu walked to Su Lingyue's side and looked down at the koi fish inside.

Xiao Yu had seen these fish by chance in a book before. Some time ago, he heard Yan Qing say that Mu Yunxuan wanted to buy koi, and that reminded him of these fish.

The moon will surely be delighted to see this.

Looking at Su Ling's bright, moon-like eyes and the corners of her mouth that she couldn't suppress, Xiao Yu chuckled and took a pinch of fish food from the food box and threw it into the water.

A gentle breeze lifted a stray strand of hair from Su Lingyue's ear, causing her skirt to flutter in the wind, lightly brushing against Xiao Yu's hem and grazing his calves.

After feeding the koi, Su Lingyue walked to the vicinity of the flower hall and smelled a faint fragrance.

She knew the scent all too well; it was jasmine.

Upon entering the hall, Su Lingyue saw that where the porcelain vase should have been placed, several pots of jasmine were instead displayed, their pure white flowers blooming quietly, with many unopened buds nearby.

Yan Qing smiled and said, "Your Highness, this was arranged by the Prince so that Your Highness can prune the flowers in your spare time to relieve boredom."

"It's beautiful!" Su Lingyue glanced at Xiao Yu, bent down and took a light sniff, the sweet fragrance filling her nostrils.

At this moment, Xiao Yu reached out and plucked a small flower from in front of Su Lingyue.

Su Lingyue thought Xiao Yu also wanted to smell the fragrance of the flowers, but as soon as she stood up, Xiao Yu gently pinned the jasmine flower he had just picked into Su Lingyue's hair.

"Your Majesty?"

Su Lingyue reached out to touch the flower on Xiao Yu's hairpin, but her fingertips brushed against the cool back of Xiao Yu's hand. Xiao Yu smiled and took Su Lingyue's hand, placing it on the flower.

Typically, a man would adorn his beloved woman with flowers, expressing his longing and affection.

Touching the jasmine flower, Su Lingyue looked into Xiao Yu's gentle eyes, her heart suddenly skipped a beat, and her snow-white cheeks gradually turned red.

Xiao Yu chuckled softly, raised his hand and touched Su Lingyue's cheek. The cool touch made her cheeks feel less hot, but Su Lingyue's cheeks turned even redder.

Yan Qing and Cai Die turned their heads in tacit agreement and tiptoed outside the hall.

Standing outside the hall, Cai Die noticed the fine beads of sweat on Yan Qing's forehead, then looked at his arm still in a sling, took a handkerchief from her waist, and said, "Lower your head, let me wipe your sweat."

Yan Qing obeyed, lowering his head to let Cai Die wipe his sweat. As she leaned closer, a faint fragrance wafted from Cai Die's sleeve, and Yan Qing couldn't help but sniff it a few more times.

Xiao Yu placed his large hand on Su Lingyue's cheek, met her clear eyes, and felt a stirring in his heart. He lowered his voice and asked, "Do you like it that much?"

A refreshing herbal scent fills the air.

Su Lingyue looked at him and nodded, "Yes, I like it."

At this point, Xiao Yu should promise her that he will adorn her with flowers every day from now on.

But he couldn't keep that promise.

Xiao Yu curved his lips into a smile, lowered his eyes to avoid Su Lingyue's gaze, and bit Su Lingyue's lips.

When they went to see other places, Xiao Yu pulled Su Lingyue along in front.

Cai Die glanced at her young mistress's lips from the side; they seemed more swollen than before.

This situation is very familiar.

Seeing that Yan Qing was about to speak to Su Lingyue, Cai Die quickly covered his mouth and whispered in his ear, "Don't speak! If you dare to speak, I won't talk to you anymore!"

Despite her curiosity, Yan Qing didn't dare ask any questions despite the butterfly's warning.

Several pots of jasmine were also placed on the veranda outside the bedroom, and Su Lingyue could smell the fragrance of the flowers even inside the bedroom.

Su Lingyue looked around. The room was fully furnished. She opened the wardrobe and found that the clothes were all neatly folded and hung. On the bed were a newly made lotus-root-colored mattress and a light blue gauze curtain.

In the cubicle, there was a new bathtub, bigger than the old one.

Su Lingyue glanced at the bathtub, and disappointment instantly appeared on her face.

This bathtub is so big, two people can bathe together without feeling cramped.

Su Lingyue glanced at Xiao Yu and tentatively asked, "Did His Highness ask them to prepare this?"

Xiao Yu walked over, looked at the bathtub, and said, "No, Yan Qing had it made."

Hearing Xiao Yu say this, Su Lingyue loosened her grip on the handkerchief and tentatively said, "I think this bath tub isn't as good as the one at Furong Pavilion. What does Your Highness think?"

Xiao Yu instantly understood what she meant, but didn't expose her. He echoed her words, "I also think that the one at Furong Pavilion is better."

Su Lingyue nodded vigorously, looking at Xiao Yu expectantly: "Right! Then we'll have someone move that over, and we'll still need that one?"

Xiao Yu chuckled and agreed, "Okay."

Stepping out of the cubicle, Su Lingyue said with a serious expression, "Ahem! Yan Qing, the Prince and I both feel that the bathtub in the cubicle is inappropriate. Let's remove it! Just bring over the one used in Furong Pavilion."

"Oh," Yan Qing replied, but her face was full of doubt.

He turned to Steward Wu and confronted him, "Uncle Wu, you said that making a large bathtub would please the Prince and Princess, but they don't like it. It seems you can miscalculate sometimes!"

Butler Wu stroked his beard, his eyes darting around, and asked, "Did the Prince and Princess say that themselves?"

Yan Qing nodded; he wanted to see the shrewd Uncle Wu admit his mistake.

Butler Wu stroked his beard, turned and walked out, a meaningful smile on his face. "I'll have someone take care of it later!"

Seeing that he showed no remorse for his mistake, Yan Qing followed him, puzzled, and pressed him for an explanation: "Why do you think the prince doesn't like it?"

A larger bathtub makes bathing more comfortable.

Butler Wu ignored him and laughed, "Little brat, you don't understand!"

*

The attic next to the bedroom was also rebuilt. The second floor was still a study, with many new books added. An additional floor was added to the attic, and a tea room was built on the third floor, with windows on all four sides.

Su Lingyue was more interested in the third floor, so she lifted her skirt and went up to the third floor.

In the past two days, many things have been added to the room: a chessboard, a guqin (a seven-stringed zither), a tea set, and everything else you could need. Under the south-facing window, there is also a chaise longue covered with soft cushions.

Su Lingyue opened all the windows.

Not only can you take in most of the scenery of the mansion from here, but the view of the sunset is also better than from the second floor.

"It's so beautiful! It's been so long since we watched the sunset together." She turned to look at Xiao Yu behind her and said with a smile.

She remembered the first sunset they watched together, and her heart had never beat so joyfully as it had that day.

She will remember that day forever; she will never forget it in her lifetime.

"Does Yue'er like this?" Xiao Yu asked Su Lingyue softly, gazing at the sunset.

"Yes, I'd love to be with you!"

Su Lingyue stared blankly at Xiao Yu. The setting sun cast a golden glow on him and his face, making him look almost unreal.

In a daze, she felt something was strange. Why did Xiao Yu say "yes"?

She smiled very quickly.

They haven't moved in yet, so of course it's in the future. What am I thinking?

Out of the corner of his eye, Xiao Yu noticed the change in Su Lingyue's expression. When he saw Su Lingyue smile, Xiao Yu unconsciously curled up the corners of his mouth and tightened his clenched palms.

With these things, she should be able to pass the time and gradually let go of her resentment.

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