The servants had said everything they needed to say, but Gu Shun showed no intention of leaving. Finally, having no other choice, the servants told Nan Yin and Madam Nan about the matter.

"Follow me?" Nan Yin seemed surprised as well.

"What does Yin'er want to do?" Madam Nan entrusted this authority to her.

Nan Yin fell silent for a moment. She lifted the carriage curtain and looked back, and sure enough, she saw him still following behind. Gu Shun was thin and frail, and dressed so thinly in the dead of winter. What if something happened to him?

Besides... even though he has some silver on him now, he's so thin and small, what if someone robs him? What if he gets bullied again, will he die?

In a short while, Nan Yin had already imagined many things. Perhaps it was an excuse she made for herself to keep him here, or perhaps it was genuine sympathy...

"Mother...can he come along?" Nan Yin asked Madam Nan.

"It's all up to you. You decide for yourself. Yin'er is a grown woman now and can think for herself." Madam Nan always preferred to let Nan Yin make her own decisions.

"Hmm... Thank you, Mother. I want to take him with me." Nan Yin told Madam Nan about her decision.

“Okay, then take it with you.” Madam Nan agreed very quickly.

And so, Gu Shun left with Nan Yin and the others in their carriage.

That evening, they found an inn to rest, and Gu Shun was given a separate room.

When Nan Yin arrived, Gu Shun was sitting alone in the room. He had just taken a shower, and with all the dirt gone, he looked much more pleasing to the eye. He was a little stunned to see Nan Yin, but then he was overjoyed.

"How are you feeling? Your clothes are too thin and dirty, so I had someone bring you some clothes. But don't worry, these clothes are brand new, no one has worn them, I just had someone buy them. Also, I had someone prepare some food, you must be hungry, right?" Nan Yin took the clothes that the maid behind her was carrying.

Snow-white, she... has always liked to wear white, and that has never changed.

"Thank you..." Gu Shun said, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

“It’s alright, we’ll probably reach the border tomorrow. Let me tell you, my father is incredibly capable. He’s a great general, and he’ll definitely be able to help you find the person you’re looking for.” Nan Yin spoke of her father with a face full of pride.

Gu Shun didn't speak, and Nan Yin assumed it was because he didn't like to talk, so she didn't force him to respond. After doing all that, she left with her people.

That evening, Nan Yin was sleeping soundly when someone entered the room. Who else could it be but Gu Shun? He walked to Nan Yin's bedside. After waiting for so long, he had finally welcomed his Yin'er back.

Gu Shun sat down beside her: "Yin'er...look at me, okay?" Gu Shun said softly.

Unfortunately, no one in this empty room could answer him, and his voice gradually faded into the cold, desolate air.

Gu Shun sat by Nan Yin's bedside all night, only leaving when dawn was just breaking. Having finally seen his Yin'er, he was reluctant to leave.

After returning to his room, he remembered that he still had to travel today, but Yin'er liked to sleep in. She had even skipped breakfast because of sleeping in, and she would probably be hungry later. Besides, skipping breakfast is not good for her health, so Gu Shun took some pastries with him before leaving.

Sure enough, Nanyin was woken up from her bed and set off without having breakfast.

Gu Shun looked at the pastries he had packed in his hand, wanting to deliver them, but...

"Have you not eaten again?" Madam Nan patted Nan Yin's head.

"Hmm...it's too early," Nan Yin said coquettishly, clinging to Madam Nan's hand.

"You're so lazy. I've already had food prepared in the carriage. Hurry up and get in." Madam Nan affectionately patted Nan Yin's head, and then Nan Yin was helped into the carriage.

Gu Shun's smile faded, but he couldn't give her the gift, so he silently put it down again. He had forgotten... that Yin'er now had a loving mother, not just him... He had prepared her favorite water chestnut cake today, but it seemed his Yin'er no longer needed him.

They set off. Because Gu Shun was young and injured, Madam Nan and Nan Yin prepared a separate carriage for him. He sat alone in the back of the carriage, his mind filled with images of Nan Yin.

In the afternoon, the carriages arrived at the border.

Nan Xiaoming sent someone to pick them up. Nan Yin and Madam Nan got off the carriage. Gu Shun watched as Nan Yin ran towards her father. Nan Xiaoming picked Nan Yin up and said, "Daddy's Yin Yin is here?" Nan Xiaoming doted on Nan Yin the most.

"Daddy, I miss you so much! You have no idea how long we've been gone." Nan Yin hugged Nan Xiaoming's neck and acted coquettishly.

“Yes, Father misses Yinyin too. He looks forward to Yinyin coming every day,” Nan Xiaoming replied.

The family of three was enjoying themselves. Gu Shun stood behind and watched. It was so nice... His Yin Yin was so happy... Just as Gu Shun was about to back away, he saw Nan Yin walking towards him.

Was she... running towards herself?

“Hey, I’ll take you to meet my father,” Nan Yin said, standing in front of him.

"Let's go," Nan Yin said, seeing him standing there in a daze, and simply took his hand and walked towards Nan Xiaoming.

Gu Shun was still a little dazed as Nan Yin took his hand. She had taken the initiative to hold his hand... Gu Shun lagged behind Nan Yin by a few steps. Looking at Nan Yin in front of him, the corners of Gu Shun's lips curled up slightly.

Nan Yin brought Gu Shun to Nan Xiaoming.

"Father, this is the person I saved. What do you think? Aren't I great?" Nan Yin asked for praise.

"Yes, Yinyin is very kind." Nan Xiaoming never hesitated to praise Nanyin.

He looked at Gu Shun: "What's your name?"

Nan Yin was originally going to snatch it from him, but she heard Gu Shun's reply, "My name is Gu Yin, Gu as in taking care of someone, and Yin as in being eager to help someone."

Gu Yin? Nan Yin was somewhat bewildered.

"Don't you like the name I gave you before?" Nan Yin asked him.

"My name is Gu Yin..." Gu Yin simply replied.

Nan Yin didn't know why this was happening, but she respected Gu Yin's opinion. It was his own name, so he could call himself whatever he wanted.

"Father, he's looking for someone," Nan Yin said to Nan Xiaoming.

"Looking for someone? Who are you looking for? Your parents?" Nan Xiaoming asked.

“No… I have no parents. The person I’m looking for… I’ve found her, but she doesn’t recognize me,” Gu Yin said.

Nan Xiaoming and Nan Yin looked at him. Gu Yin concealed his emotions and lowered his head. He was just a child now, and to others, his lowered head meant he was only sad because someone had forgotten him.

Gu Yin stayed here. Nan Xiaoming kept him, after all, he was just a child... During this process, Nan Xiaoming discovered Gu Yin's amazing talent, which was... to observe fate and predict cause and effect. It was unknown whether keeping such a person would be a blessing or a curse.