The night in Bianjing is generous with its lights and candles. The lights and candles gather into a sea of ​​light, spreading outwards like a silver river, which is truly captivating.

"Young master really has connections; he can even find such a good place."

Lu Yinghuai immediately sensed danger. He timidly pressed himself against Yun Ling and whispered:

“I didn’t plan to buy this house at first, but the broker said there was an abandoned watchtower nearby, and that I could invite my favorite young lady to climb the tower and enjoy the night view. So I bought it. This is my first time up here, and I’ve never brought anyone else with me.”

"I only said one thing to you, why did you have to give me a whole host of replies?"

Despite her complaints, Yunling was secretly pleased.

Lu Yinghuai sensed a hint of coquettishness in her voice, and his heart immediately warmed. He almost wanted to take out what was in his pocket, but he was afraid that if he gave it to her now, she wouldn't be able to see it clearly. Yet he felt that there was no better time than this moment.

So, he mustered his courage, took out a small box from his pocket, and said:

“Lingniang, didn’t you give me a little jade pendant last time? I’ve felt bad about it ever since, so here, take this one.”

Yunling turned her head and saw that Lu Yinghuai had a small, flat box in his palm. The wood grain on the surface of the box was exquisite and beautiful.

Is this a hairpin?

"Take a look."

Yunling gently took it and opened it. A bright green hairpin came into view. To her surprise, the hairpin was quite unique. The head of the hairpin had a deep green leaf, and attached to the leaf was a cluster of small but delicate and independent balls.

"Is this Poria cocos flower?"

Yunling brought the hairpin close to her eyes. The workmanship was exquisite, and the carving technique almost made her think it was a real Poria cocos flower. It wasn't until she placed her hand on it and felt the warm, smooth sensation from her fingertips that she came back to her senses.

This is jade, and it's top-quality jade. It's free of impurities and exquisitely carved, so lifelike and ingenious that it's truly a masterpiece.

With such craftsmanship, it's impossible to make it in a short time. She gave him the small jade pendant only a few days ago. Even if she wanted to make it, she could only cut the material in such a short time.

However... there is another possibility, which is...

"Where did the young master buy it?"

Lu Yinghuai chuckled. This thing had been in preparation since he tricked Yunling out of her little pendant. He bought jade, had it processed, repeatedly confirmed the final design, and finally finished it on the eighth day of the month.

"It was bought from Young Master Lu of the Lu Family Trading Company."

"How much silver?"

"Priceless treasure".

Yunling gently held the hairpin, looked to the other end, and the corners of her lips involuntarily turned up, a smile she couldn't suppress no matter how hard she tried.

Do you like it?

"It's just so-so."

"Then give it back to me, and I'll have them redo it according to your wishes."

Yunling immediately put the hairpin back into the small box, then gripped the box tightly, tilting her chin up arrogantly.

"My thoughts... I won't trouble others with them."

Lu Yinghuai could no longer restrain himself and gently pinched her left cheek, saying tenderly:

"I hope that Lingniang will not only remember the night view of Bianjing tonight, but also remember me standing beside you."

Yunling's heart suddenly started beating very fast, so fast that she didn't dare to look directly into the eyes of the person in front of her. There was a slight cool breeze in the night, but it wasn't enough to dispel the heat in her heart.

Seeing the hazy moonlight and with his beloved beside him, Lu Yinghuai decided to say everything on his mind at once.

"Lingniang, I can!"

"I want to go back."

For some reason, Yunling always felt that her relationship with Lu Yinghuai was somewhat ambiguous. She didn't dislike Lu Yinghuai, but she felt that taking things further was too fast.

It's just because this guy treats her really well. Right now, "Zhao Ye Qing's" business is just starting out. If her relationship with him changes, he will definitely treat her even better, and may even give her more support in business.

When the time comes, if she wants to settle accounts with him, she'll probably be left with nothing but the response, "What kind of relationship do we have? Why do you need to be so clear about things between us?"

She didn't like that. She preferred being able to look him in the eye when she spoke, instead of always looking up to him or trying to climb up to him. She preferred a more equal relationship.

Seeing Yun Ling like this, Lu Yinghuai could only suppress his thoughts, perhaps because his impulsiveness had frightened her, or perhaps there was another reason.

However, he could clearly sense that Yunling had feelings for him, strong romantic feelings. Perhaps because her older sister was not yet engaged, she didn't want to get too close to him, lest she cause trouble for her.

I understand, he can understand.

No rush, he can be in no rush.

He was happy as long as Yunling cared about him and didn't distance herself from him like before.

As for what happens in the future, let's leave that for later.

"Okay, let's go back."

The watchtower wasn't far from the house; it would only take the time it takes to drink a cup of tea to walk back. The candle burning in Lu Yinghuai's room had shortened, and the light it emitted was dimmer.

"I,"

"Should Lingniang write a letter to her aunt and let her know that you are coming back?"

Yunling's desire to return to her room was thus abandoned.

"But...won't it bother you? After all, we're leaving tomorrow, and if you haven't finished your work..."

"My job is just doing logarithmic calculations, I just need to use an abacus, it doesn't cause much trouble."

Since Lu Yinghuai said so, Yunling could not refuse, because she had previously told Zhang in her letter that if she wrote again, it would be on her way back.

Upon entering the room, Lu Yinghuai first took out scissors and cut off half of the lamp wick, instantly brightening the room considerably. He then took out the envelope and letter and handed them to Yunling.

"Lingniang, come here."

Yunling nodded, picked up the brush resting on the brush holder, dipped it in the ink from the stone inkstone, touched the brush tip to the paper, and quickly wrote:

Mother,

Seeing this letter is like seeing you in person. Wishing you a peaceful and healthy New Year.

I have taken care of the wool, and bought everything the family wanted. By the time you receive this letter, I will have already embarked on my journey home.

To be honest, Mother, I'm a little reluctant to leave Bianjing tonight. It's fun and delicious here, and I've met quite a few interesting people. But after tonight, when I board the boat, I'll definitely miss you, Mother, the food you cook, and Grandma's nagging.

I wonder how my elder sister is doing with her studies in medicine with Master Zhong, how my second aunt is doing with her business, how my eldest aunt is doing in the government office, and whether my 10,000 bolts of dyed cloth have filled the house to the brim.

Oh, just thinking about it makes me wish I could grow a pair of wings so I could avoid the long journey and fly back to my mother's side quickly.

Mother, I miss you.

Yunling