Xingtetsu: You are not included in Elio's script!

The morning light filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting a narrow strip of light on the floor.

Lin Yu woke up to an extremely strange feeling. It was not the sharp sound of an alarm clock, nor the soothing feeling of waking up naturally, but a heavy, warm... indescribable wrapping feeling that came from the lower body.

He was slightly startled and gently lifted a corner of the quilt.

When his eyes fell, his breathing slowed down.

Fu Xuan was lying on the edge of the bed, his elbows resting on the cushions, his cheek pressed against the slightly cool sheets, his hair scattered around his neck, a few strands hanging playfully on the back of his hand.

Her eyes were already open, and her clear pupils were like those filled with morning light, hazy as if she had just woken up. She was staring at him without blinking, and there was a faint trace of milky white at the corner of her mouth.

"Hmm... Gurgle... Are you awake?" Fu Xuan's voice was soft and sticky, like someone who had just woken up. The ending tone was a little vague, as if he had something in his mouth. His unclear pronunciation made him look less dignified and more childishly cute.

Lin Yu followed her gaze and looked down, only to find that her fingertips were gently hooking the corner of her pajamas, and her other hand was hidden at her side, as if holding something.

He lowered his voice very softly, afraid to disturb the morning tranquility, "You're awake. Why are you lying here? Aren't you cold?"

As he spoke, he reached out to help her tuck the hair that was scattered on her cheeks behind her ears. As soon as his fingertips touched the tip of her ear, he felt that piece of skin instantly turn warm and red.

Fu Xuan shrank his neck slightly as if he was scalded, but did not dodge. Instead, he moved his hand hidden at his side.

There was a half-melted almond candy lying in the palm of her hand, with the candy wrapper still wrinkled between her fingertips. It was obviously something she hadn't finished eating while shopping last night.

"I, I woke up early, and seeing that you were sleeping soundly, I didn't call you." Fu Xuan's voice softened, his eyes drifted to the window, not daring to look directly at Lin Yu's eyes, "My mouth felt a little bitter, so I took a candy and held it in my mouth. Who knew that you suddenly moved, and I was afraid of waking you up, so I didn't dare to get up."

Only then did Lin Yu notice the milky white marks at the corners of her mouth. It turned out to be sugar stains?

He smiled and took out a wet towel, leaning over to wipe the corner of her mouth, "How stupid! Why don't you cover yourself with something if you're cold? If you catch a cold, how are you going to handle the official business of the General's Mansion?"

"I'm not stupid!" Fu Xuan retorted softly, but obediently raised his face to let him wipe it. When he withdrew his hand, he suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist, applying a little force with his fingertips. "Lin Yu, last night... do you still mean what you said?"

"What?" Lin Yu teased her deliberately, and the smile in his eyes became even stronger when he saw her anxious look.

"It's just...it's about accompanying me to Yunxi Zhai to buy almond tofu and to see the peach blossoms in Yujing!" Fu Xuan's cheeks turned even redder, but his voice was serious, "Don't regret it."

"Of course it counts." Lin Yu held her hand with his backhand, and the warmth of his palm passed through his fingertips. "After we finish breakfast, we will go to Yunxi Zhai and take a detour to Yujing Taoyuan. Although the peach blossoms are about to fade in this season, the falling petals are still beautiful."

Fu Xuan's eyes lit up instantly, as if filled with starlight. She immediately climbed up from the edge of the bed, moving so fast that she almost bumped into the headboard. She quickly steadied herself and straightened her messy clothes. "Then I'll go wash up! Hurry up and get up, don't stay in bed!"

Looking at her back as she rushed into the bathroom in a panic, Lin Yu smiled helplessly and got up to fold the quilt.

The room still had the aroma of almond candy from last night, mixed with the woody scent in the morning light, which was particularly reassuring.

He walked to the window and pushed it open. The morning breeze blew in with the unique freshness of Luofu. In the distance, he could see the eaves of Changletian shining with a green-gold luster in the morning light. Clouds drifted slowly by, as if adding a bit of poetry to this ordinary morning.

Not long after, Fu Xuan came out of the bathroom, his hair was combed neatly and his robe was straightened, but the red on the tips of his ears had not faded yet.

She walked to Lin Yu, looked up at the sky outside the window, looked at him again, and whispered, "I just asked the shopkeeper, and breakfast is ready downstairs."

“Okay, let’s go down.” Lin Yu held her hand, and the warmth of her palm came from his fingertips. When the two walked out of the room side by side, the corridor was very quiet, with only occasional slight sounds coming from other guest rooms.

When we went downstairs, the boss greeted us with a smile, "Good morning, both of you. Breakfast is in the small hall on the east side. It's just been heated up. Enjoy."

There were two square tables in the small hall. There was millet porridge in the white porcelain bowls on the tables, and pickles, salted duck eggs, and glutinous rice cakes on the plates next to them.

Fu Xuan pulled Lin Yu to sit by the window, took the initiative to serve him a bowl of porridge, and put a piece of glutinous rice cake in his bowl, "This glutinous rice cake is sweet but not greasy, try it."

Lin Yu took a bite, and the softness of the glutinous rice mixed with the sweetness of the red bean paste spread on the tip of his tongue. It was indeed delicious.

He also picked up a piece for Fu Xuan, and watched her eat it in small bites, with the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up.

The two of them didn't talk much, but there was unspeakable warmth hidden in their occasional glances.

Like an ordinary couple, they shared a simple breakfast in the morning light. There were no general's duties, no destiny to pursue, only the stability and companionship of the moment.

After breakfast, the two walked side by side on the streets of Luofu.

Yunxi Street was not yet completely bustling in the early morning, with only a few breakfast stalls emitting steam. The petals of the Yujing peach trees fell on the bluestone road, forming a pink path.

"Does it look good?" Fu Xuan picked up the petals and placed them on his head.

"It looks good, it suits you very well." Lin Yu saw the tips of her ears turn red, and couldn't help but teasing, "My Fu Xuan looks good in anything he wears."

"You're the only one who can say that!" Fu Xuan patted him coquettishly.

The two of them strolled around slowly, and Fu Xuan had a lot more gadgets in his hands.

A peach wood bracelet, a sachet, and a round fan with a painting of Luofu scenery.

When they reached the entrance of Yunxizhai, the owner had already recognized them and greeted them with a smile, "Good morning, both of you. The almond tofu is just ready."

"Two servings!" Fu Xuan nodded immediately, pulled Lin Yu into the store, and found a seat by the window.

When the almond tofu was served, the snow-white tofu was drizzled with honey and sprinkled with almond crumbs, and it smelled fragrant.

Fu Xuan scooped a piece with a small spoon and put it into his mouth. His eyes lit up. "This one is still the best! It's sweeter than the one made in the General's Mansion kitchen."

Lin Yu looked at her satisfied look and scooped a piece for himself. The sweetness spread along the tip of his tongue to the bottom of his heart.

He suddenly remembered the scene at the inn last night, and her appearance lying on the edge of the bed in the morning light. He whispered, "Fu Xuan, after I finish dealing with things on the train, I will come back to Luofu to see you."

Fu Xuan paused, and when he raised his head, his eyes were serious, "I'll wait for you. The side door of the General's Mansion will always be reserved for you."

The sunlight shines through the window of Yunxi Zhai and falls on the two of them. Next, he will continue to pursue his destiny and embark on a new journey with his companions.

But Luofu's morning light and Fu Xuan's smile will become the softest concern in his heart.

This warmth, like an immortal heritage, will not fade away due to distance. Instead, it will become the strength that supports him to move forward over the years.

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