After the fake heiress was arranged to marry a powerful future minister, she took him away.

In another corner of the Jiang family home.

Jiang Huaiyu lifted her skirt, stepped onto the bamboo ladder, and climbed upwards step by step.

After she reached the attic, she put down a bamboo basket tied with a rope. Bai Yujing then put mooncakes, wine, and dishes into the basket. After she pulled the basket up to the attic, she followed and climbed up the bamboo ladder.

Jiang Huaiyu gently pulled, intending to help, but the force was slightly too strong, causing the two of them to fall together onto the wooden floor of the attic.

In the instant she fell, Bai Yujing reacted swiftly, quickly supporting the back of Jiang Huaiyu's head with his palm to prevent her from being hit, while he himself groaned from the impact, clearly in pain.

Jiang Huaiyu quickly pulled his hand away, gently blew on it, and asked with concern, "Does it still hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt anymore."

The attic was secluded and deserted, so Bai Yujing lay down on Jiang Huaiyu without rushing to get up.

However, Jiang Huaiyu resolutely pushed him away, pointed to the brilliant night sky, and said gently, "Look at that bright moon, don't waste this beautiful time."

Bai Yujing turned to look at her, his eyes full of tenderness. "I feel that with you by my side, even the moon seems to pale in comparison."

"Am I perhaps more beautiful than the moon?"

"That's for sure. Your beauty is as dazzling as crystal, and the emotions that flow between your brows surpass the gentleness of moonlight. Your gaze shines brighter than the stars."

Hearing this praise, Jiang Huaiyu's cheeks instantly flushed red. This time, she didn't look away, but looked directly at him with a mischievous glint in her eyes, "You smooth talker, why don't you try some mooncakes!"

Bai Yujing took the mooncake out of his mouth and smiled, "The bright moon shines in the sky, and every word I say comes from the bottom of my heart. Doesn't Madam like to hear it?"

Jiang Huaiyu was secretly delighted, but deliberately pretended to be dissatisfied, "You sweet-talking bastard!"

Bai Yujing loved her shy demeanor the most, and couldn't help but turn around to get even closer to her.

"My lady, you've wronged me. We are husband and wife, and I feel you possess countless virtues. This is simply my honest opinion, and I only feel this way about you. Everything is so natural and logical. Even the bright moon in the sky and the gentle breeze on the ground cannot find fault with me in the slightest..."

His words were suddenly interrupted.

Jiang Huaiyu gently bit his lower lip with a hint of reproach, "You read the books of sages, is it just to learn these sweet words to please girls?"

There are no other girls, only you. I am willing to give everything just to make you smile.

Looking at his serious expression, Jiang Huaiyu's cheeks flushed red like a sunset, and she gently bit his chin in protest.

Bai Yujing let out a soft "Ouch!" and finally begged in a low voice, "Madam, please forgive me!"

"It's good that you know fear. This is the Jiang family's territory. Aren't you afraid that others will hear your arrogant words and you'll become a laughing stock?" Jiang Huaiyu's tone was tinged with reproach.

"I know I was wrong."

Jiang Huaiyu's beautiful eyes widened, and she commanded, "Pour the wine."

Bai Yujing immediately became attentive, taking out delicacies from the bamboo basket and placing them on the ground one by one, then pouring wine for each of them.

They clinked their glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

Bai Yujing suddenly asked, "Madam, has the resentment in your heart dissipated even a little?"

"Ok?"

“Ever since we returned to the Jiang family, you always seem to be preoccupied, and I can feel the heaviness in your heart.”

Jiang Huaiyu suddenly realized that he had been trying to cheer her up, hoping to make her happier.

Her heart softened instantly, and she smiled and nodded, "Those things have all vanished."

In her past life, she had already let go of the grudges with the Jiang family and was unwilling to let those old things bother her anymore.

Bai Yujing glanced at her sideways, then looked up at the sky.

"The past cannot be retrieved, but tonight, we can share this bright moon. No matter how treacherous the road ahead may be, I hope you are happy at this moment."

Jiang Huaiyu felt as if a warm spring breeze had been poured into her heart. This was the first time in her life that someone had cared so considerately about her feelings.

"Thank you, Yujing."

"How do you plan to repay me?" Bai Yujing asked with a smile.

Before she could answer, he suddenly leaned closer and gently placed a tender kiss on her lips. "Then, this is the best gift you can give me."

Despite the closer contact between the two, Jiang Huaiyu's heart would still race uncontrollably whenever Bai Yujing got close.

Bai Yujing finally got his wish and sat there shoulder to shoulder with her, gazing at the sky.

"The autumn night is full of moonlight, and the beautiful scenery is too precious to pass by in vain. I wish to drink fine wine with my wife and admire the bright moon together."

Jiang Huaiyu also imitated his posture, sitting casually on the ground with her legs crossed. Although she was not dignified and elegant, she seemed to have unloaded all her burdens.

She looked up at the bright full moon, bathed in its clear light, and felt her heart become more peaceful and serene.

……

The next day.

After Jiang Huaiyu and Bai Yujing greeted Jiang Li and Jiang Lang, they went to say goodbye to Madam Hao.

After exchanging a few polite words, Madam Hao did not insist on keeping him any longer. However, upon learning of this, Jiang Wenyuan summoned Jiang Huaiyu to his study alone.

"Now that you're back, why not stay a few more days?"

Jiang Wenyuan held a book in his hands, his gaze never leaving the pages, and asked calmly.

Jiang Huaiyu pondered for a moment and answered honestly, "Father, I teach at a private school in town, and I'm worried that staying too long will interfere with the children's studies."

Jiang Wenyuan did not seem surprised after hearing this.

"So, the widely rumored female scholar in Fushun Town is actually you?"

"It's me."

Jiang Wenyuan suddenly slammed the book in his hand onto the table.

"Absurd! Academic matters are not to be taken lightly. You are misleading others. Why doesn't Bai Yujing stop you?"

"Father, please calm down." Jiang Huaiyu curtsied.

"How can I not be angry when you do something so illogical?"

Jiang Huaiyu said slowly and calmly, "I believe that I have not done anything wrong."

"You haven't made any mistakes?"

Jiang Wenyuan sneered, "As a woman, you should stay at home, be a wife and mother, but you have given up your proper job to become a female teacher. I want to ask you, what qualifications do you have to teach students?"

"The knowledge I possess is my qualification."

"Utterly absurd! A little literacy and the ability to recite a few poems are all it takes to call yourself a teacher? Have you forgotten those students who passed the imperial examinations? Where do you place those learned scholars?"

"So-called scholars only study Confucian classics, the Four Books and Five Classics, and the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. I have already mastered these by heart, so what reason do I have not to enlighten future generations?"

"Nonsense and absurd claims!"

Jiang Wenyuan stared at her with a serious expression. "Since you pride yourself on your exceptional talent, why don't you personally take the imperial examination and show your skills?"

“My father once said that our country’s laws explicitly stipulate that women are not allowed to participate in the imperial examinations.”

"Since you understand the law, why do you still go against the norm? Do you want to tarnish the reputation of the Jiang family?"