Severed ties and living in a dilapidated house? No worries, the poor thing has a space.

For Fang Yu, this was just a trivial matter. What she was afraid of was dwelling on it too much and getting caught up in something with Xin'er.

However, Fang Xin did not think so.

In that brief, almost negligible moment, she clearly caught the deep worry in Fuju's eyes that she was about to fall.

If it were just worry, that would be fine, but within that worry, there seemed to be some other emotions mixed in.

This complex and difficult-to-discern emotion left Fang Xin feeling very confused and puzzled. She didn't know why, but at this moment, the strange feeling in her heart was becoming stronger and stronger.

It seemed as if the "Fu Zi" in front of her was different from the one she was used to, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was different.

Just as Fang Xin was lost in thought, her mind wandering, Fang Yu's concerned voice came from ahead: "Xin'er, watch your step!"

This call was like a clear spring, abruptly interrupting Fang Xin's thoughts and pulling her back to reality from her chaotic reverie.

Together we entered the cave that exuded a warm atmosphere.

The moment they stepped into the cave, they immediately felt the stark contrast between the atmosphere inside and outside, as if they had entered a wondrous, secluded world.

Upon entering the cave, one immediately feels enveloped by a gentle and warm current, which caresses the body like soft silk, making one feel an urge to loosen the heavy cloak.

Walk a few more steps and you'll see a huge hot spring pool lying there quietly.

The crystal-clear spring water in the pool constantly steams upwards, rising like ethereal mist from a fairyland, a sight to behold and captivating.

Fang Xin put aside the chaotic and complicated thoughts in her mind and walked slowly to the hot spring pool with light steps.

Then she squatted down and carefully extended her slender fingertips to gently touch the steaming spring water.

In an instant, she was drawn to the warm touch.

"Wow! Sister, how did you find this place?!"

Fang Xin exclaimed with delight, her words brimming with excitement.

Then, as if she had suddenly realized something, her gaze fell on a small snail she was holding tightly in her hand.

She suddenly realized and said, "I understand now. No wonder my sister chose to grow vegetables on this land, and no wonder we can still see melons and cows in this season."

Fang Yu, who was standing to the side, smiled and tilted her head to ask Fang Xin, "Xin'er, since you're here, would you like to soak your feet?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Xin nodded without hesitation and then gently placed the snail in her hand on a flat stone beside her.

She eagerly lifted her skirt and quickly began to take off her shoes and socks, completely unaware that there was a man not far away.

Upon seeing this, Xin Fujiyan silently turned away.

Fang Xin put her feet into the hot spring pool.

"Wow!" Surrounded by hot water, she stretched comfortably: "This feels so good, sister, you should soak in the hot water too."

Fang Yu turned to Yun Jie and said, "Go and fetch some fruit and candied fruit from the carriage."

The two sisters soaked their feet, ate snacks, and chatted and laughed.

Laughter and cheerful voices quickly filled the cave, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Fang Xin gently put the sweet-smelling jujube into her mouth and chewed on the soft, sweet flesh.

His gaze casually swept towards the direction of the cave entrance.

However, that one glance made her freeze instantly.

Fuju, who should have been facing away from them, had somehow quietly turned around.

He stood there quietly, motionless like a statue, but his deep and burning eyes seemed to be staring straight at... his sister!

At first, Fang Xin thought it was just her imagination.

Recalling the details of the past few days, she became more and more certain of her guess: Fu Ju was indeed acting strangely!

Especially the way he looked at his sister Fang Yu, the intensity of his gaze seemed to ignite the surrounding air; and the affection contained within was so strong that it was impossible to ignore.

Xin Fujiyan's gaze remained firmly fixed on Fang Yu, completely captivated by her radiant smile, as bright as spring flowers in bloom, so much so that he couldn't move an inch.

Just as he was completely absorbed in watching, a strong sense of crisis suddenly welled up in his heart.

He instinctively turned his eyes, looking in the direction of the danger.

His gaze met Yun Jie's in mid-air.

Yun Jie narrowed his eyes slightly, a clear warning flashing in them, like a fierce beast protecting its cubs, exuding a chilling aura.

Xin Fujiyan's heart skipped a beat, and a chill ran down his spine to his head.

He knew full well what Yun Jie's gaze meant at that moment, and if he didn't restrain his behavior, the consequences would be unimaginable.

He dared not hesitate any longer, quickly averted his gaze, and turned around abruptly as if electrocuted, and walked out.

Meanwhile, Fang Yu remained completely immersed in the ultimate comfort of soaking in the hot spring, oblivious to the brief exchange of glances that had just taken place outside the cave.

To avoid arousing any suspicion, Fang Xin acted as if nothing had happened on the way back, chatting and laughing with Fang Yu.

During the time Fang Yu was away, Li Shi and Fang Xin didn't go to the shop too early either.

They always calculate the time beforehand to receive guests and only go when the time is right.

So I have more free time now.

Li was still in her room working on new embroidery patterns.

Hearing the carriage arrive at the door, Li Shi was no longer as nervous as before, fearing that Fang Yu would discover her.

Fang Yu guessed what she was doing, and pushed the door open to come in. While pouring tea, she said, "Mother, is that a new handkerchief you made?"

Madam Li nodded: "Yes, Yu'er, if there's anything you like, Mother will try to make it."

Fang Yu brought the hot tea to Li Shi and then picked up the handkerchief she had just made.

The pattern on it was quite novel; it was a petal design that even Fang Yu had never seen before. It was precisely because it was unique that she found it beautiful.

Madam Li took it and gently touched it with her fingertips: "I don't know what this is. It's like I've seen it in a dream. I thought it was very beautiful, so I embroidered it. What do you think, Yu'er?"

The phrase "I've seen you in my dream" seemed to remind Fang Yu of something.

She picked up the new white handkerchief from the basket and gently sketched on it with her pen.

Li watched quietly as she deftly scribbled the pen across the plain handkerchief.

Fang Yu moved quickly, picked up the whole plain handkerchief, and brought it close to Li Shi: "Mother, what do you think of this?"