The concubine is a man, and the illegitimate son of a divine physician has a spatial ability.

Like a noisy old sparrow, Granny Zhou kept muttering to herself as she spoke, quickly moving out of the room and calling out, "Shen Lu, Shen Lu?"

Meanwhile, Shen Lu, who was hiding in the corner, moved with the agility of a monkey, displaying his unparalleled lightness skill. He was as light as a swallow, and with a light touch of his toes on the ground, he shot out like an arrow, arriving in front of Granny Zhou in the blink of an eye.

Granny Zhou whispered a few words in Shen Lu's ear, and Shen Lu nodded before leaving Qingya Xiaozhu. Only after Shen Lu left did Granny Zhou return to her room.

Shen Lu dragged his heavy steps forward slowly, as if each step carried endless thoughts and weariness. He couldn't help but stop, turn his head slightly, and look back into the distance. In that instant, a complex and profound emotion flickered in his eyes, loneliness was ever-present, and envy was faintly visible.

Time flies, and eight years have passed in the blink of an eye. During these long years, Shen Lu has come to know a different side of Yin Zijing through everyday interactions. Sometimes she is unlike the typical well-bred young lady; she breaks free from the inner quarters and ventures out, saving countless lives. At other times, she is simply a well-bred young lady from a large family, physically frail, knowledgeable, reasonable, quiet, and composed…

However, in those eight years, Shen Lu never had the opportunity to face Yin Zijing directly or have close contact with her. He was like an invisible guardian, silently hiding in the shadows, doing everything in his power to protect the person in his heart.

But that longing to see them had now become Shen Lu's greatest torment. Every time he looked at the quiet little house filled with the warmth of human life and laughter, Shen Lu couldn't resist the urge to go inside. Especially last night, when snow was falling heavily outside and the cold was unbearable, while inside the house the candlelight flickered and laughter filled the air, Shen Lu stood alone in the snow, utterly alone and forlorn, appearing particularly thin and lonely as an orphan…

A conflicting emotion, like tangled threads, tightly bound Shen Lu's heartstrings. On one hand, he longed to truly get close to Yin Zijing and share the joys and sorrows of life with her; on the other hand, he was acutely aware of his own identity. Sometimes, Shen Lu envied the eunuch named A-Tian, ​​who could constantly care for and serve Yin Zijing, warming his bed, bathing him, and teaching him knowledge…

On countless quiet nights, Shen Lu would often wander alone outside the elegant little house, gazing up at the dark sky, lost in thought.

He knew that perhaps in this lifetime, he could only accompany Yin Zijin in this special way, but as long as he was safe and happy, that was enough. Even if they never saw each other again, he would still be blessed. He had thought that he would live the life of an assassin who didn't know tomorrow, but now he had a ray of light. Where there was him, there was home.

Simply standing quietly by the window, gazing at the faint, flickering candlelight inside, one can almost feel an indescribable warmth and peace. For those helpless, lonely orphans, this feeling might just be the image of "home" they dream of...

Thinking this, Shen Lu felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and his previously heavy steps instantly became lighter. He unconsciously quickened his pace, step by step, towards the outside. At that moment, even he himself didn't realize how much lighter his steps were than usual. Perhaps only the gentle breeze brushing his face could truly understand this urgency and longing.