Rebirth and Rewriting Fate

Floating high in the sky, Yun Chu suddenly felt an impulse.

She turned slightly to the side and glanced at Ji Bai behind her. Ji Bai was facing away from them, staring intently at the fire, seemingly unaware of the commotion. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Ruo Xiao," she whispered.

"Hmm?" Gu Ruoxiao bent down slightly, looking at the person in front of her with a question.

"I really like it, thank you!" Her voice was warm and sincere. Before she finished speaking, she tiptoed and gently planted a warm and sweet kiss on Gu Ruoxiao's lips. Then she quickly turned around, looking at the scenery outside to hide her shyness and fluster. Although she tried her best to remain calm, the blush on her face betrayed her, and a smile spread across her lips.

Gu Ruoxiao was stunned by this sudden action, her eyes filled with surprise and delight.

Soon, his gaze gently fell on the person in front of him with flushed cheeks, and a doting and satisfied smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

He slowly tightened his arms around her waist, pulling her tightly into his embrace.

A giant Kongming lantern floated in the sky above Beijing for nearly half an hour.

"It's getting windy, you can't catch a cold. Let's go downstairs, I'll bring you here another day," Gu Ruoxiao said, pulling Yun Chu's clothes closer together.

"Hmm." Yun Chu also felt a bit cold; she absolutely couldn't afford to get sick at this time.

As the giant Kongming lantern slowly descends and returns to the ground, the feeling of returning from the clouds to reality is both nostalgic and exciting.

Yun Chu felt very happy, as they had created more memories together.

As the sun set, the carriage sped along the road back to the mansion.

Sitting in the carriage, Yun Chu thought for a moment, then lifted the curtain and ordered, "Chiwu, go to Qingfeng Courtyard."

Chiwu was taken aback, but he quickly changed direction and headed towards Qingfeng Courtyard.

Mo Han, who was standing to the side, exchanged a glance with him, then got up and disappeared in a flash.

Mo Han left the manor today without a maid, so she had to go get the keys first.

"What are you going there for?" Gu Ruoxiao, who had been leaning against the wall, sat up straight. He suddenly became a little nervous. Yun Chu had suggested going to Qingfeng Courtyard before she drugged Mo Han.

Yun Chu turned to look at him and found him sitting upright. She realized that he had remembered something.

She took his hand and said with a smile, "I'm going to get a sample, something very important."

The warmth from her hand slightly eased Gu Ruoxiao's unease.

He hesitated before asking, "Did you leave something there?"

"It's a secret!" Yun Chu looked at him with a sly smile.

Seeing her like this, his tense nerves relaxed slightly. He held her small hand tightly; he wouldn't let go.

The carriage soon arrived at the entrance of Qingfeng Courtyard. The gate was indeed locked. Xu Li and Ping An were probably in Shili Pu at this time, while Nan Rao and Zhu Ling should still be at the Prince's Mansion.

"Can you fly me in?" Yun Chu asked somewhat shyly, not wanting to break the lock.

"Miss, Miss!" Mo Han was riding over with Zhu Ling from not far away.

After dismounting, Zhu Ling hurried over, waving the key in her hand, "This servant will open the door for Miss."

The group entered Qingfeng Courtyard without incident.

Yun Chu took Gu Ruoxiao's hand and entered the bedroom, while Zhu Ling and the others waited outside.

She opened the wardrobe, took out a wooden box, and placed it on the table.

"Open it and see if you like it," Yun Chu gestured.

Gu Ruoxiao opened the wooden box with some curiosity, and inside was a pair of brand-new men's boots.

"What is this?" he asked, puzzled.

"This is a birthday gift I prepared for you, although it's a little late," Yun Chu said somewhat apologetically.

Gu Ruoxiao carefully picked up a boot from the exquisite wooden box, which was carved with delicate patterns and exuded a faint woody fragrance, her eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity.

He first gently touched the boot's surface with his fingertips, feeling its soft yet resilient texture. It was made of the finest satin, with a waterproof coating, he thought to himself. Then, slowly, almost reverently, he turned the boot over, his gaze following its movement, carefully examining every inch of detail, leaving no corner unchecked.

When his gaze finally landed on the top of the boot, he suddenly froze. There, embroidered bamboo leaves and a jade flute, just like the purse Yun Chu had given him.

His eyes flickered, and he was startled. "This...you made this?" His voice trembled slightly, filled with indescribable emotions. His hand gently stroked the pattern on the boot shaft, his heart brimming with emotion.

"Yes. I asked Nanrao to make them. I added an extra layer to the soles, making them thicker and warmer. They might not be as good as those made by the Imperial Wardrobe. Please don't mind." Yun Chu was a little nervous. It was her first time making shoes by hand, and she didn't know if Gu Ruoxiao would like them. Gu Ruoxiao had more gold, jewelry, antiques, and jade than she did. When she didn't know what birthday gift to give him, she thought of making him a pair of shoes.

Giving shoes signifies companionship and companionship; she wants to be with him, she wants to walk alongside him.

"How long did it take you to make this pair?" the person beside her asked, their voice devoid of emotion.

"It hasn't been long." She said somewhat uneasily.

"It wasn't long. Miss only ruined five, six, seven, or eight pairs before she finally made this presentable pair. All ten of her fingers were pricked and bled." Zhu Ling, listening anxiously to the conversation inside, said from outside the door. Her young mistress had pricked all ten fingers with needles while making these shoes, and had stayed up several all-nighters. Why hadn't she told the Prince? She was frantic with worry and couldn't help but interject.

Gu Ruoxiao listened but did not speak; a warm yet tender feeling welled up inside him.

Yun Chu was getting a little anxious. "You know I'm not good at needlework. How about we forget it? Think about what you like, and I'll give it to you another day." As she spoke, she started to put the boots away.

Before she could even make a move, the person beside her pulled her into an embrace. Yun Chu was startled, and then she heard Gu Ruoxiao's voice in her ear, "Yun Chu, thank you. I really like it. I love this birthday gift." Gu Ruoxiao's voice was full of surprise and emotion.

Yun Chu smiled, hugged him back, and whispered, "Okay, wear this for now, and I'll make you another one later."

Two hearts drew closer, and the two embraced in warm happiness.

After hugging for a while, Yun Chu gently pushed him away and urged, "Try it on quickly, does it fit?"

Gu Ruoxiao sat on the edge of the bed and reached out to take off her shoes.

Yun Chu squatted down and reached out to grab his feet.

"I can do it myself," Gu Ruoxiao stopped her.

Yun Chu shook her head and said firmly, "This is called reciprocity." After saying that, she brushed Gu Ruoxiao's hand away and helped him take off his shoes.

Gu Ruoxiao couldn't help but smile at her actions.