After being reborn, I hugged the villainous boss tightly.

Fu Jingyuan's eyes darkened. He helped Ye Zhuxi up and created distance between them.

The warm, large hand withdrew from hers, and Ye Zhuxi lingered for a moment before squeezing her empty palm.

Looking down at her legs, which were stuck in the snow, Fu Jingyuan said, "Try to see if you can lift your feet up."

Ye Zhuxi withdrew her gaze and obediently did as she was told, but her legs were numb and no matter how hard she tried, she could only move her stiff legs and lift them up slightly.

She moved slowly and deliberately, like a little penguin, her hair ornaments swaying slightly, clumsy yet adorable.

Fu Jingyuan saw this, his thin lips pressed tightly together, a hint of unease flashing in his dark eyes. After hesitating for a moment, he could only squat down helplessly.

Ye Zhuxi stared blankly at the man's broad and powerful back.

She looked puzzled and after a long while asked him, "Why did you squat down, brother? Are your feet cold too?"

"..."

"Come up!" Fu Jingyuan said succinctly, not wanting to waste words with her.

Ye Zhuxi suddenly realized what Fu Jingyuan meant and was so shocked that she could hardly believe it!

Don't blame her for being shocked. Given Fu Jingyuan's previous attitude towards her, if she accidentally touched the hem of his clothes, he would be disgusted for a long time and wish he could throw her far away. Now he actually offered to carry her on his back.

Ye Zhuxi was shocked, but her body language betrayed her. After a moment of hesitation, she quickly climbed onto Fu Jingyuan's back and held tightly to his shoulders.

He got up, naturally put his arm around Ye Zhuxi, and then carried her on his back, walking home step by step.

Feeling his strong hands holding her tightly, Ye Zhuxi couldn't help but tighten her grip on his shoulders. Sure enough, he wasn't the frail figure she had imagined; on the contrary, he was strong and powerful. Even through his clothes, she could feel the immense strength in his arms.

Recalling Fu Jingyuan's helpless and disheveled appearance when she saw him a few months ago, the difference between him and now is like heaven and earth.

Seeing how well Fu Jingyuan is being taken care of, Ye Zhuxi suddenly felt a sense of pride.

It's like a withered tree that you've carefully nurtured, slowly coming back to life. It will only get better and better, and may even bloom into beautiful flowers.

Looking at Fu Jingyuan's sculpted profile, with its sharp and clear features, Ye Zhuxi couldn't take her eyes off him, even though he was expressionless at the moment.

For some reason, looking at the man's profile, she felt a strange sensation welling up inside her, like a spring breeze in March gently brushing against her heart, a feeling of joy and nervousness.

Ye Zhuxi held her breath, quietly rested her head on Fu Jingyuan's shoulder, and then closed her eyes.

Fu Jingyuan walked with great steadiness, and his presence made people feel relaxed. Ye Zhuxi simply closed her eyes and leaned against him for a while before falling asleep.

Fu Jingyuan felt her hands slowly relax, and stopped walking. He glanced at her sideways and saw that she was sleeping peacefully. He unconsciously tightened his grip on her hands, then continued walking towards the General's Mansion.

Fu Jingyuan carried Ye Zhuxi all the way back to her room, and even after placing her on the soft bed, she showed no signs of waking up and slept soundly without any guard.

She was dreaming about something, and a sweet smile lingered on her lips, her small, moist pink lips curving upwards from time to time.

Looking at her alluring red lips slightly parted, he could even see her pink tongue inside.

Fu Jingyuan couldn't help but recall the time when she personally fed him medicine. At the time, they all thought he was unconscious and didn't know the situation, but they didn't know that he was awake from beginning to end, but his body was too weak to move at the time.

Remembering how she fed him medicine spoonful after spoonful, Fu Jingyuan looked at her soft lips, a strange, cold glint flashing in his dark phoenix eyes...

Winter has passed in the blink of an eye.

The peach trees outside the window are covered in blossoms.

This year's Spring Festival was rather dull. In Ye Zhuxi's words, it was too bland. There was nothing interesting or fun about it. Fu Jingyuan liked quiet, and she was the only one idle in the mansion. She was almost getting sick from being so bored.

She suddenly remembered Ye Fuyao, who had always been by her side. Now that she thought about it, aside from being ruthless, Ye Fuyao was still quite useful.

Ye Zhuxi clicked her tongue lightly: "I should have known better than to kick her out of the manor. Keeping her around to relieve boredom would have been quite nice!"

Just as she was sighing, He Ye rushed in.

"Miss, Fu Jingyuan is going out today."

What's he going out for?

Lotus Leaf shook her head: "I don't know. Anyway, we haven't gone very far. Miss, why don't you go and ask her yourself?"

Ye Zhuxi was awakened by He Ye's words and got up and quickly walked towards the gate.

Lotus Leaf looked at the young lady who had been so impulsive lately and shook her head helplessly...

As soon as Fu Jingyuan stepped out of the General's Mansion, a very familiar voice rang out behind him.

"Big brother..."

Ye Zhuxi walked quickly to Fu Jingyuan, but because she had walked so fast, she was a little speechless.

"..."

Fu Jingyuan wasn't in a hurry. He looked at her calmly, waiting for her to continue.

Ye Zhuxi steadied her breathing and looked at him with her bright almond-shaped eyes: "Big brother, where are you going?"

Fu Jingyuan quietly tucked the letter into his sleeve, glanced at the crowds coming and going on the street, and said coldly, "It's stuffy staying in the mansion, let's go out for some fresh air!"

Hearing this, Ye Zhuxi pouted unhappily: "Big brother is so unfair! He didn't even take me with him when he went out for some fresh air. I always think of you when I do anything!"

"..."

"If Second Sister doesn't mind, she can come with me." Fu Jingyuan pursed his lips slightly, but his deep eyes were silent, and his voice was very cold.

Ye Zhuxi's eyes lit up immediately, a smile bloomed on her lips, and she nodded quickly, "Okay, okay! How could I not like it?" Her voice was sweet, as if she was afraid that if she was even a second late, he would leave her behind.

This was Ye Zhuxi's first time riding in Fu Jingyuan's carriage. It wasn't as luxurious and exquisite as her own, nor did it have a soft, plush seat. Apart from being a bit more spacious, it wasn't much else.

Looking at the simple carriage in front of her, Ye Zhuxi felt a mix of emotions, but she did not show it to Fu Jingyuan.

After getting into the carriage, she secretly planned in her heart that when she returned, she would make a luxurious carriage for Fu Jingyuan, otherwise it would not be worthy of his future imperial temperament.

The two sat in the carriage, with He Ye obediently sitting in the front with the driver.

The coachman asked the two masters inside in a low voice, "Recently, all the young masters and ladies in the capital have gone out to enjoy the spring scenery. Would you like to go out of the city for a stroll as well, young lady and young master?"

Fu Jingyuan nodded and looked at Ye Zhuxi: "Second sister, do you want to leave the city?"

Ye Zhuxi's starry eyes sparkled as she excitedly watched the bustling street. Without a second thought, she nodded and said, "Anything is fine, Big Brother can decide!"

She didn't notice that after she finished speaking, a glint of light flashed in Fu Jingyuan's deep eyes, and the corners of his mouth were slightly pursed, indicating that he was in a very good mood.