It's all ruined, who cares about the chastity arch

At that moment, even the cup of steaming tea on the table seemed to be overwhelmed by this deep affection and became unimportant.

What he loved most was never the cup of tea, but the woman in front of him with a beautiful smile and flowing eyes. She was the most precious treasure in his heart.

Suddenly, the sound of light but clear footsteps outside the courtyard gate interrupted the tranquility.

Gu Linjun's eyes flashed with reluctance, but he quickly adjusted his mood, stood up, and said softly: "You have other guests here today, I'd better come to visit another day."

Su Wanyu also stood up after hearing this, with a complex light flashing in her eyes, with both reluctance and understanding. She turned to Gu Linjun and said softly, "I have already seen the mansion you gave me, it is really beautiful. Next time, I must bring my favorite tea set and personally brew a pot of fine tea for you, just the two of us, and slowly taste it."

Hearing this, Gu Linjun felt a warm current surge in his heart and a brighter smile spread across his face. Even his eyes, which usually seemed a bit stern, were now curved into a gentle crescent shape, filled not only with doting, but also with infinite anticipation and happiness for their future reunions.

And under the pavilion shaded by green branches and leaves, the figures of the two people gradually moved away, leaving behind only warm light and shadow, and the warmth and promise that lingered in the air for a long time.

Yun Yi, who was standing aside, had her eyes slightly flickering. Seeing the approachable Regent Gu Linjun, who was talking to everyone without any airs, she couldn't help but be slightly startled. The gentle wind brushed through the ends of her hair. She turned her head and glanced at the gentle profile of her young lady. A knowing smile quietly appeared at the corner of her mouth, as if she understood something.

Then, she took light steps and followed closely behind Gu Linjun. The two of them walked through the flower-filled courtyard and gradually disappeared in the interweaving of light and shadow outside the mansion gate.

As Gu Linjun's departing footsteps disappeared on the bluestone road, a faint and elegant tea fragrance quietly filled the air, lingering in the air, attracting a breeze to stop and linger.

It was this scent of tea that led Liu'er into the elegant and unique courtyard.

She was carrying an exquisite brocade box in her hand and took every step very lightly, for fear of disturbing the tranquility.

Walking in front of Su Wanyu, Liu Er bowed lightly, her voice as delicate as silk: "Miss."

Although the voice was soft, it contained a sense of warmth and intimacy.

Su Wanyu smiled as if she was a gentle spring breeze. She took Liu'er's hand and walked to the quaint stone table in the yard. The dazzling array of snacks on the table looked even more tempting in the sunlight.

"Sister is here, please take a seat."

She smiled and tapped the various desserts on the table with her fingers, her eyes gleaming with understanding, "Knowing you would come, I specially asked for your favorite food to be prepared."

On the table, the snacks are like a colorful painting, from candied fruits to pastries, all colorful. Every grain of sugar sparkles with an attractive luster, exuding an irresistible sweet scent.

"Wow! Thank you so much Miss Pei, these are my favorites!"

Liu'er's eyes seemed to be lit up at this moment, with childlike joy in them, and her laughter was as clear as a bell.

Su Wanyu picked out a piece of beautifully crafted shortbread shaped like a lotus flower and gently handed it to Liu'er, "Try it quickly, it's freshly baked."

"Okay, miss."

Liu'er carefully placed the brocade box aside, and then took a bite of the lotus crispy cake as if it were a treasure. The crispy cake immediately blossomed in her mouth, and the sweetness and crispness blended together, making her nod repeatedly. A pair of shallow dimples appeared faintly on her beautiful face. "The snacks at the young lady's house are always delicious. Every bite tastes like happiness."

Her cheeks seemed rounder than before, with a touch of the fullness that only a young girl could have.

Su Wanyu looked at Liu'er, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes. Gu Linjun's words were still ringing in her ears, making her smile slightly, and an indescribable warmth surged in her heart.

All these subtle changes did not escape Liu'er's sharp eyes. She instantly moved her eyes away from the snacks and gently wiped the crumbs from the corners of her mouth. Curiosity flashed in her eyes, "Miss, did you encounter anything happy today?"

In Liu'er's opinion, although Su Wanyu was gentle and docile in daily life, there was always an imperceptible hint of sadness lingering around her.

However, at this moment, the sadness seemed to have faded a lot, replaced by an indescribable brightness and relief.

Su Wanyu's skin was as white as cream, and her cheeks were rosy from laughter. She was extraordinarily beautiful, like a flower blooming in the morning light.

Realizing that she was distracted, she shyly picked up a piece of Gorgon Fruit Cake and gently handed it to Liu'er, "I'm very happy that you can come today."

Although Liu'er is usually smart and lively, she actually has a kind of innocence and contentment in her bones.

After hearing this, her smile became even brighter. She took the perfectly portioned pastry and began to taste it generously. Soon, both sides of her cheeks were bulging from chewing.

While enjoying the delicious food, she did not forget to share her feelings with Su Wanyu, "Then I will come often to visit you and have tea and snacks with you, young lady."

Su Wanyu smiled and nodded, gently wiping away the debris from the corners of her mouth. The scene was warm and natural, as if it was the close intimacy between sisters.

In this small courtyard far away from the power struggles, both of them longed for a simple and pure life.

One party appreciates the other party's free and easy and straightforward nature, while the other party is attracted by the other party's beauty and gentleness.

Here, there is no need for intrigue or deception, only the most sincere emotional exchanges.

Su Wanyu's kindness to Liu'er comes from the kindness deep in her heart. If Liu'er had been careless in the complicated environment of my mansion, she would probably have suffered a different fate.

Thinking of this, her thoughts drifted away, recalling her biological mother and the powerful Concubine Pei.

Was the mother's death due to Concubine Pei's superb acting skills, or was it because the mother trusted others too easily?

While she was lost in thought, Liu'er had finished her last snack and took something out of the brocade box. "Miss, this is a small gift I prepared for you."

Su Wanyu took it and opened it. Inside were rows of small bottles and jars. She was puzzled and curious. "What is this?"

Liu Er smiled slyly, "A few days ago, I met a knight who traveled all over the world in a teahouse. He said that we were destined to be together, so he gave me these herbs."

"Herbs?"

Su Wanyu asked.

Liu Er pointed to the neatly arranged small bottles with various labels on them. "These are: Dream Cold Medicine, Cartilage Powder, Detoxification Pills, Anesthetic Powder, Snake Venom, and..."

She read out the name of every medicine on the bottle carefully, not wanting to miss even the most insignificant one.

All the experiences I had while traveling around the country with my father during those years seemed to have been best put into practice and demonstrated at this moment.