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Xie Huiyi said shyly, "Mother, it's... it's like this. Ye Chenxi asked me to go boating on the lake. I asked Master for permission. She said that it would be fine as long as you agree. So I came to ask for your opinion."

Mrs. Gu Zhiyi sat on an exquisite rosewood chair, holding a cup of tea in her hand, with a look of contemplation in her eyes. When she heard her daughter's words, her eyes moved slightly, but soon returned to calm.

"Going on a boat?" Gu Zhiyi repeated softly, then slowly put down the teacup in her hand and turned her gaze to her daughter.

Xie Huiyi stood in front of him, wearing a light pink silk dress with exquisite patterns embroidered on it. Her cheeks were slightly flushed and her eyes were shining with anticipation.

"Mother, I know that I am of noble status and should not go out easily, but Ye Chenxi is my daughter's friend and also our old friend. If I don't go, I'm afraid it will hurt the harmony between us." Xie Huiyi said cautiously.

Gu Zhiyi nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in her eyes.

"Huiyi, you are a sensible child, but you must remember that no matter what time, you are the eldest daughter of the Ningguo Mansion. Going out to the lake is certainly a pleasant thing, but you must also be careful not to be too indulgent."

Xie Huiyi was delighted to hear her mother's affirmation, and quickly nodded and agreed: "Don't worry, mother, I know my limits and will definitely pay attention."

Gu Zhiyi patted her daughter's shoulder gently and said, "Go ahead and get ready, but remember, don't let anyone see you traveling privately."

A glimmer of joy flashed in Xie Huiyi's eyes, and she quickly thanked him: "Thank you, mother! Your daughter will definitely not let you down."

Watching her daughter leave happily, Gu Zhiyi felt a complicated emotion in her heart.

After a while, Xie Huiyi changed into simple clothes and returned to her mother's room. Gu Zhiyi looked at her daughter with a hint of relief in her eyes. She handed her daughter a small purse and said softly, "Here is some silver in case of emergency. Remember, no matter what happens, stay calm."

Xie Huiyi took the purse and held it tightly in her hand, with a firm light in her eyes: "Mother, your daughter knows."

Gu Zhiyi looked at her daughter's eyes and felt warm in her heart. She knew that her daughter had grown up and could face some things independently. She patted her daughter's shoulder gently and said, "Go, the sooner you go, the sooner you will come back."

Xie Huiyi bowed slightly, then turned and left her mother's room.

When they arrived at the gate of the mansion, Ye Chenxi was already waiting there. He was wearing a long green gown and holding a bouquet of flowers in his hands. When he saw Xie Huiyi coming out, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Huiyi, you're here." Ye Chenxi greeted her with a smile and handed her the flowers in his hand.

Xie Huiyi took the flowers, a blush appeared on her face, and she said softly: "Thank you, Chenxi."

The two walked towards the lake together. The spring sunshine shone on them, creating a beautiful scene. The willow trees by the lake were sprouting new green leaves, and the spring breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of flower fragrance. They rented a small boat and slowly sailed towards the center of the lake.

"Huiyi, you know what? I've been thinking, how great it would be if we could keep going like this." Ye Chenxi said softly, looking at the rippling waves on the lake.

Xie Huiyi smiled slightly, with a hint of shyness in her eyes: "Chenxi, I hope so too."

Xie Huiyi sat on the boat, paddling gently, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes. Ye Chenxi sat at the bow, looking into the distance, with a gentle smile on his face.

"Chenxi, do you know? I have always liked spring." Xie Huiyi said softly, her eyes flashing with love for spring.

Ye Chenxi turned his head and looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness: "Really? That's because spring is full of vitality, just like your smile."

Xie Huiyi's face flushed with shyness. She lowered her head and whispered, "You always know how to make me shy."

Ye Chenxi smiled and reached out his hand to gently stroke her hair: "You are also cute when you are shy."

Their boat swayed gently on the lake, as if blending into the surrounding scenery. Xie Huiyi looked up at the sky and said, "Chenxi, what do you think we will be like in the future?"

Ye Chenxi thought for a moment, then looked at her seriously: "I hope we can stay together like this, no matter what happens, no matter how the world changes."

A warm current surged in Xie Huiyi's heart. She held Ye Chenxi's hand tightly and said softly, "Me too, Chenxi. I am willing to face everything in the future with you."

Just then, a egret flew over the lake, leaving a beautiful arc.

"Look, that egret is so beautiful." Xie Huiyi said softly.

Ye Chenxi followed her gaze and nodded: "Yes, just like you, beautiful and pure."

Xie Huiyi showed a mischievous smile on her face: "Chenxi, you are particularly good at talking today."

Ye Chenxi also laughed. He looked at Xie Huiyi with admiration in his eyes: "Because today is the day I am with you, I naturally have to speak better."

A breeze blew by, and the ripples on the lake gently brushed past their feet. Xie Huiyi suddenly remembered something, and she looked at Ye Chenxi with curiosity in her eyes: "Chenxi, were you very naughty when you were a child?"

Ye Chenxi smiled and recalled: "Yes, I was very naughty when I was a child and often got into trouble. However, since I met you, I want to be a better person and hope to be your pride."

A warm feeling surged in Xie Huiyi's heart, and she gently hugged Ye Chenxi: "Chenxi, you are my greatest pride."

Ye Chenxi also hugged her tightly, and their hearts were tightly attached to each other. The sunlight on the lake shone on them, forming a beautiful scenery. Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and they only had each other in their hearts.

"Huiyi, we will always be together in the future, right?" Ye Chenxi asked softly.

Xie Huiyi raised her head and looked at him, her eyes full of determination: "Yes, Chenxi, we will always be together, forever."

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the other side.

Xie Huixuan's puzzled voice sounded, and she looked at Gu Zhiyi and said, "Mother, you shouldn't have let my eldest sister go boating on the lake with Ye Chenxi, the son of Yongchang Marquis."

Gu Zhiyi smiled, a soft light flashed in her eyes. She gently patted Xie Huixuan's hand and slowly said, "Xuan'er, your elder sister has reached the age of marriage, it's time for her to see the prosperity of the outside world. Ye Chenxi, the son of Yongchang Marquis, has good character and great talent. Why not go boating with your elder sister?"

Xie Huixuan frowned, obviously still a little worried: "But mother, the status of Yongchang Marquis Mansion is very different from our Ningguo Mansion. If something goes wrong while touring the lake, wouldn't it be a joke?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes revealing a calmness: "Xuan'er, you don't understand yet. In this world, jokes are inevitable. But if it restricts our hands and feet, it is not the style of our Ningguo Mansion. Your eldest sister is smart and clever, I believe she can handle it all."

After hearing what her mother said, Xie Huixuan still had some doubts in her heart, but she said no more.