After being reborn, I became the apple of my enemy's eye.

When the maid came to deliver the message, Zheng Jihua had already agreed on behalf of Yan Yun.

They were ready and came over to help Yan Yun with her makeup and dressing.

Looking at the gorgeous jewelry, Yan Yun thought that since he could leave the mansion, he didn't resist too much and let the maid do his makeup.

Zheng Jihua agreed to let Yan Yun leave because the other party was Sima Yue.

His most cherished child was Ning'er, and it seemed that with his help, Sima Yue was destined for that position.

He was also aware of what was happening in the palace.

The claim that the imperial family is heartless is not without reason.

Zheng Jihua had also considered it, but only that position was worthy of his Ning'er.

Although Ning'er is young and doesn't understand anything, as long as she and Sima Yue spend more time together, they will naturally become sincere with each other. As for Sima Yue's intentions in the future, as long as she is there, Ning'er will not be controlled by anyone.

Therefore, he was absolutely certain.

In the backyard, after carefully dressing up, Yan Yun was escorted by her maid to the carriage parked in front of the Zheng residence.

"Miss, please get in the carriage."

Seeing that they didn't follow the carriage, Yan Yun felt that he had an opportunity.

But when she opened the carriage door, the face that appeared inside made her change her mind.

Sima Yue was sitting in the carriage when she saw Yan Yun, and a slightly awkward smile appeared on her face.

He took the initiative to step forward and extend his hand, palm facing Yan Yun.

"Miss Zheng, you can hold my hand."

Yan Yun glanced at his hand but did not reach out. Instead, she instructed the maid beside her to help her into the carriage.

The maids peeked inside and quickly lowered their heads to help Yan Yun into the carriage.

Seeing this, Sima Yue withdrew her hand but did not move aside.

Yan Yun sat to one side.

As the carriage door closed, Sima Yue glanced outside, but when she didn't see the person she was looking for, she looked away.

Yan Yun sat to the side, looking for an opportunity to separate from Sima Yue.

With only the two of them in the carriage, Sima Yue focused her attention on Yan Yun.

He first explained, "I've been busy with trivial matters lately, so I've neglected Miss Zheng."

Yan Yun remained calm. Zheng Jihua had pushed her in front of Sima Yue, and she understood Zheng Jihua's intentions. Unfortunately, she would neither listen to Zheng Jihua's arrangements nor confide in the seemingly respectable Sima Yue.

Yan Yun did not offer much of a response to Sima Yue's explanation.

Sima Yue didn't mind her cold attitude, knowing that she wasn't mute, just didn't like to talk.

He handed the brocade pouch he had brought to Yan Yun.

"These are jade beads from the northern border region. They have already been blessed by a master. It's good to keep them by your side."

Yan Yun reached out and took it; she did not refuse what Sima Yue offered.

She opened the brocade pouch and poured its contents into her palm; the blood-red beads contrasted sharply with the skin of her hand.

Sima Yue asked, "Should I wear it?"

The concubines in the palace were all obsessed with beaded necklaces, so he had one removed and given to Zheng Ning'er.

Looking at her attitude now, it seems she wasn't wrong.

Yan Yun did not put on the beaded necklace. After looking at it, she put it away again. Her expression had also changed a lot compared to before, and she was no longer so cold.

"If you like it, why not wear it?"

Yan Yun lowered his head. "I want to keep it for now."

Sima Yue thought she was very interested and promised, "If you like them, I will have someone collect some more and send them to your residence."

Yan Yun neither refused nor responded.

Sima Yue avoided the main point and asked some more questions.

Yan Yun responded slowly and his words were unclear. Sima Yue gave him a few perfunctory replies and lost the will to ask further.

The two quietly set off towards their destination.

The carriage slowly came to a stop.

Sima Yue had already pushed open the carriage door first.

"Miss Zheng, let's get off the carriage together."

He stepped down from the carriage, turned around, and placed his hand in front of Yan Yun.

Yan Yun glanced at his palm, but did not reach out. Instead, she lifted the hem of her skirt.

Sima Yue took it as her being shy and didn't take these trivial matters to heart. He withdrew his hand and pointed to the pleasure boats moored by the lake: "Miss Zheng, take a look."

Yan Yun looked in the direction he pointed and saw a pleasure boat decorated with lanterns moored on the lake.

Although it wasn't as luxurious as a large ship, it was decorated with a unique touch.

Various kinds of lanterns were hung at the bow and stern of the boat.

Sima Yue stood outside the carriage, and this time she did not reach out to Yan Yun again.

"Miss Zheng, please board the ship."

Yan Yun glanced at the maids and servants guarding the carriage; even if he wanted to run away, he couldn't.

She glanced at the small boat moored in front of her, then stepped onto it.

The boat swayed a bit because people boarded it.

Sima Yue followed closely behind and reached out to support Yan Yun's shoulder.

Yan Yun will not fall, but Sima Yue has other thoughts. The more they spend time together, the closer their relationship will become.

Yan Yun pushed his hand away without any mercy.

She walked into the cabin.

Sima Yue looked at the maids who wanted to come along and said, "You can wait on the shore."

The maids looked at Yan Yun, worried that something might happen.

"Miss Ke."

Sima Yue interrupted the maids before they could finish speaking, saying, "With me here, what could possibly happen?"

The maids knew that Sima Yue was no ordinary person; he exuded an imposing aura wherever he stood. Now, when they answered him, they were all somewhat trembling with fear.

"Then I will follow your arrangements, young master."

Sima Yue brought two people with her with her on board.

Yan Yun was already seated in the cabin. She had chosen the same spot Sima Yue had in the carriage, as it was the most spacious and comfortable. Once Sima Yue entered the cabin, it seemed rather small.

He sat to one side, and the servants who accompanied him arranged the prepared items one by one.

Sima Yue said to Yan Yun, "I've heard that a kind of flower blooms in the lake at night recently, which is a rare sight. With such a beautiful view, I thought of Miss Zheng and decided to invite you to come along."

His tone was cool, and when he spoke to Yan Yunshi, he slowed down a bit, but he wasn't too indifferent.

The boatman slowly rowed the small boat into the lake.

Sima Yue's men also lit candles on the lanterns hanging to the side.

Lanterns of various colors lit up.

The red Xuan paper shone with a reddish light, falling on Yan Yun's face, making her look rosy and somewhat shy.

The two went boating on the lake, enjoying the beautiful scenery together.

It's naturally something to deepen feelings, but the person in front of me isn't a pure soul.

Sima Yue was merely trying to solidify her relationship with Zheng Jihua, while Yan Yun was just putting on an act and looking for an opportunity to come out.

Neither of them was in the mood to enjoy the scenery.

It would be rather crowded inside the small boat if the servants also stayed in the cabin.

With no servants around, Sima Yue didn't want to do it herself, but seeing that Yan Yun was also a pampered young lady, she had no choice but to do it herself.

He used a small stove to boil tea for Yan Yun and pushed it in front of her. He also placed the prepared snacks on her side and said considerately, "It's a bit chilly at night. Drinking some hot tea and eating some snacks will warm you up."

A breeze blew in from the lake, bringing a touch of coolness. If it weren't for the person in front of me, it would have been a beautiful sight.

Yan Yun remained polite, while his mind raced, trying to figure out what other way he could escape.