End of Beili extravaganza

Changping looked up at the sky in distress, biting his fingers and struggling.

She came to look for her savior, but... She quietly stuck her head out and looked into the yard.

Under the dense banyan tree, the woman was resting peacefully in a rocking chair, but next to her sat a man with an indifferent expression.

The man placed one foot lightly on the bottom of the rocking chair, controlling its gentle movement and the amplitude of the rocking chair so as not to wake the person lying on it. He was reading a book in one hand, but he didn't know what he was reading. His face became increasingly cold, and he didn't turn a page for a long time.

He still looks scary...

Most of the people around Changping, such as Prince Xin and her brothers, are gentle people, or they are gentle to her. She rarely faces such cold and indifferent men.

She stood outside the yard and struggled for a long time, not daring to go in and disturb them.

"What are you doing here?"

Suddenly, a steady voice was heard.

Changping was startled and turned around suddenly, seeing a man wearing dark blue brocade clothes.

His straight facial features are full of heroic spirit, and his angular face is softened by his smile.

"Lord Beili..." Changping looked at him blankly and said in a low voice.

Why do you look so silly?

Bei Li looked at the petite and cute girl in front of him and found her particularly interesting. Her dark eyes were as innocent as a fawn. "Are you... okay?"

"Ah," Changping blinked, blushing for no reason, "I'm fine now, thanks to Madam Su."

This kind of thing is quite embarrassing. A lady from a noble family should be dignified and elegant. It's so unbecoming of her to do something like this. If only she hadn't felt so bored and gone out... and she even caused others to jump into the lake to save her.

"That's good." Seeing her annoyance at a glance, Bei Li smiled and comforted her, "Don't blame yourself. The most important thing is that you are safe and sound."

"Don't you... think I'm not decent enough and embarrassing?" Changping asked in a low voice, tilting his head.

The little girl in front of him reminded him of his puppy at home. Every time she bit something, she would sit in front of him with her head lowered. Beili patted her head in amusement, "Silly girl, how could that be? You were victimized by someone, and the shame should be on the person who harbored ill will towards you. How could I blame you?"

"Harm me? Who?" Changping reacted instantly. "You mean, Miss Chen San? Why?"

They clearly had no connection, so why did he want to harm her? Changping didn't understand, and she looked up at the person in front of her.

Being looked at by such a gaze of pure trust, Bei Li's eyes turned, "Maybe, it's the jealousy of beauty."

Eh? Changping blushed, biting his lip, his eyes sparkling. "You think... I'm pretty?"

She has been a little chubby since she was a child. She is not as slim as Anle, nor as pretty as the Eighth Princess. She knows that she is not bad looking, but there are too many beauties around her, and no one will specifically praise her appearance.

Bei Li nodded generously, his expression not showing any frivolousness, but rather frankness and sincerity. "It looks good. So, you have to be careful and be a little wary of people. Don't be so foolish as to let anyone get close to you. Especially those weak and fragile ones, understand?"

The weaker a person is, the more terrifying they become when they become ruthless. A cold light flashed across Beili's eyes, hinting at something.

But after thinking for a moment, before Changping nodded, he added, "Of course, that doesn't mean that everyone who approaches you is bad. You just need to slowly get to know them and learn to distinguish them."

She was pure-minded and warm-hearted, which was rare. Kitasato was worried that she would get hurt again, but at the same time, he wanted her to remain pure.

He thought that this kind of conflicting thoughts would disappear after marrying off his three sisters. Unexpectedly...

Changping chuckled, "I know, Master Kitasato. I just didn't realize it at the time. Thank you."

She was naive, but after all, she grew up in the royal family, so she was a little cunning. She said this, making a little gesture, looking very proud, which was very cute.

"I say, how long are you going to chat outside someone else's yard?"

An obviously unhappy voice came from the courtyard, the voice was clear and cold.

Changping suddenly covered his mouth and his face turned pale.

Bei Li couldn't help but laugh, and patted her shoulder soothingly, "Don't be afraid, the Lord is actually very good, don't believe the rumors. Besides, with Aruo here, he can't be mean."

He leaned close to her ear and whispered the last part, as if he was sharing some secret, and her handsome face came alive.

Changping looked at him, his heartbeat suddenly quickened, a blush quietly stained his cheeks, and his almond-shaped eyes were full of trust.

This was Changping's first such casual visit. There were no formalities, no formalities, and she hadn't even given any advance notice. She bowed sheepishly, "I hope Lord Su and Madam Su will forgive me for coming so hastily."

"I'm glad you can come." The woman's voice was light and smiling, which greatly soothed Changping's nervousness.

She looked up at the perfect couple in front of her. The man was still as cold and handsome as ever, and the woman beside him was smiling as brightly as a flower, as if the warm autumn sun was not as bright as her.

"Aruo, this is not my first time here. Why haven't I seen you so happy before?" Beili said a little uncomfortably.

"That's different." Aruo smiled and looked up at Su Zirui, who was expressionless beside him. She hooked her arm around his and shook it. "This is the first time our Master Su has had a guest come over for anything other than business."

Hearing this, Su Zirui glanced at her and said nothing.

Perhaps because they were standing close, Changping was surprised to find that although he seemed to have no expression, there was no coldness or blame in his eyes when he glanced at his wife, even though it was such an obvious teasing.

How miraculous... She was actually sitting with the man she was about to marry, in the home of someone she had always found terrifying. No, not really a guest; she felt like she was just there for fun, and soon her fear faded.

Is it because he is there?

The man sitting on a stone bench, playing chess, had a straight back and distinctly knuckled fingers. His black hair fell halfway over his shoulders, with a strand cascading from his forehead, adding a touch of unruliness. His profile highlighted his superior facial lines, his high nose, and his slightly dark complexion, which looked healthy and sunny.

Even though the person he was playing chess with was more handsome, Changping's eyes couldn't help but fall on him, as if something was overly attractive to her. Why...hadn't she thought that Lord Lin's type was more handsome?

Suddenly, the man turned his head to meet her gaze, his expression seemed slightly stunned, and then he slowly gave her a gentle smile.

His heartbeat suddenly quickened for no apparent reason. Changping snapped back to his senses and hastily turned his head away, only to be met with a pair of playful black eyes.

"Su...Sister Aruo..." Changping blushed, looked at her eagerly, and spoke in a soft voice.

"Is Beili good-looking?" It was rare to meet such a cute girl. Aruo leaned on her chin, her eyes curved. She was in a different circle from Changping, so she rarely ran into her on a normal day.

Changping's secret was exposed, and he tried to remain calm, "I, I didn't look at it."

Aruo also knew that the two families were discussing the marriage and that it was almost finalized before she teased. She had a good impression of Changping. The steady man like Beili and the innocent girl like Changping were very attractive when standing together. This cute contrast made her very excited.

"Sister," Changping asked softly, sipping his tea cautiously, "Will Brother Beili... like me?"

Perhaps because Aruo had saved her before and was so kind, she subconsciously trusted him and wanted to get close to him. Marriage was the decision of her parents and the matchmaker, and she didn't resist. Given her status and position, as long as the partner wasn't a bad person and they treated each other with respect, like her father and mother, there would be no problem.

But... after witnessing that unexpected intimacy, she began to have other aspirations for marriage.

The frighteningly cold man looked at his wife with a very focused gaze. Changping couldn't describe it, but he felt that he was looking at her very seriously, as if he wanted to take in every moment of her. This look made the man's eyebrows lose their coldness, and his whole person became gentle.

What about Kitazato… would he look at her the same way?

Aruo saw through the confusion and expectation in her eyes, which contained both uneasiness and longing. She smiled and placed a piece of cake in Changping's fair and tender palm.

"Yes, Beili is a daddy-type husband, and the good one is yours."

...Dad? Husband?

Changping blinked blankly. She was not a pastry, so why was she taking bites of this and that?

This silly expression made Aruo burst out laughing. She glanced at Beili who had been paying attention to this side and was frequently attacked, and hooked her finger with a wicked smile.

Changping leaned over, confused, and heard her whisper-like laughter, "Do you want to know how much he likes you?"

Her almond-shaped eyes suddenly lit up, and she nodded hurriedly. A warm feeling spread across her ears, and then the blush on her face deepened. "Really, is this really possible?"

"Of course." Aruo smiled, "If you want to know whether he likes you or not, you can feel it yourself and then you will understand."

Love is like drinking water, only you know whether it is hot or cold. Only those who are in the situation know.

Changping pursed his lips, clenched his fists, and nodded cautiously.

Because they hadn't sent their visiting cards in advance, they said goodbye before lunch. Since the villa wasn't far away, Changping didn't send someone to drive him there like he would in the capital, but instead walked there himself.

During the autumn hunting season, this area is guarded and fenced off, and many female relatives can visit at will, so it is better to be cautious when in the capital.

Changping followed Beili obediently, with Aruo's advice echoing in his mind.

"Heh..." Beili suddenly turned around and stopped, waiting for the girl with her head down to bump into his arms without noticing, "You can walk beside me, Changping."

Changping was caught in his presence before she could even come to her senses. Her mind was in a tizzy, and she stared up at him in a daze. Her hands, hanging by her sides, clutched her skirt nervously. She suddenly lowered her eyes, her eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings. "Brother Beili... my feet are sore... I can't walk anymore."

They had walked less than two miles in total, and they couldn't walk anymore?

Beili blinked, chuckled, and leaned forward gently. "Can't walk anymore? Huh?"

The ending tone rose, like a tease, but also like affection. A tingling sensation spread from the bottom of his heart. Changping didn't dare to look up at him. His heartbeat was chaotic, and he felt like he was enveloping him.

There was a sudden chuckle above her head, and then she saw the tall and strong man in front of her turn around and squat in front of her.

"Come on up, I'll carry you."

The joy she felt when she acted like a spoiled child and succeeded instantly spread throughout her body. She couldn't suppress the upward curve of her lips, and Changping couldn't hide her joy.

The man who was always described as steady, calm, and meticulous, easily accepted her little thoughts and indulged her temptations.

She bit her lip to suppress her smile and gently leaned on his shoulders. He paused, then stood up steadily with her on his back.

"Brother Beili," Changping put his arm around his neck, his voice frank and smiling, "I did it on purpose."

"Yeah, I know." Bei Li felt a tingling sensation as warm air brushed against his neck, his heart softening. He'd been handling cases at the Ministry of Justice for years, so what kind of scheming had he not seen? Besides, Chang Ping's eyes and awkward movements were honestly telling him what she was thinking.

The feeling of knowing clearly what you are up to but still cooperating with you involuntarily and indulging you softly, this funny and helpless feeling is probably what your parents feel every time they watch Aruo making trouble.

With a smile on his face, Beili carried his little girl on his back and walked towards Prince Xin's villa.

Unable to express the pride and joy in his heart, Changping's bright eyes kept turning, and suddenly he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.

"Ah, it's Miss Chen San..." Just as she was about to raise her hand to greet him, she remembered what Bei Li said, paused, leaned on his shoulder and asked, "Should I say hello to her?"

Bei Li glanced coldly at the girl who leaned against the maidservant with a pale face when she saw them, and said softly, "She looks uncomfortable. Let's beat her next time."

"Oh..." Since you're not feeling well, I'd better not bother you anymore. Changping agreed obediently. After thinking about it, he couldn't suppress his smile.

It's different. He treats her differently from other girls. So, this is what Sister Aruo meant.

In the courtyard, which had returned to peace, the two people who had just finished lunch continued to sit lazily under the tree where the sun could not reach.

The scroll was thrown aside in disdain. Aruo picked it up and took a look, feeling both amused and helpless. "This storybook is obviously quite interesting..."

I've been reading this all morning and am still stuck on the first page. If Actor Zhang knew this, he would cry.

Su Zirui, who was playing chess with him, put down a black piece and raised his eyes nonchalantly, "What type am I?"

"Eh?" Aruo looked over in confusion.

Su Zirui propped up his chin and glanced at her sideways with boredom, "Beili is my father's family, then what about my husband?"

Aruo was stunned. Wasn't he playing Go at that moment, severely damaging Beili? He actually heard their whispered conversation as well? Were the people in the Ministry of Justice so terrifying?

He said it lightly, but the coldness in his words was not concealed at all. Was he dissatisfied with Changping coming to disturb him uninvited, or was he dissatisfied with her paying so much attention to other men?

After rolling his eyes, Aruo suddenly smiled, "Our Master Su is a cat person."

"Cat?" He raised an eyebrow in disapproval. How was he like a cat? He could probably understand his father's relationship; Bei Li always liked to worry about trivial matters. But him and a cat?

Aruo just smiled and said nothing.

Noble, proud, and delicate, they are not easy to mess with. Even if they are irritated, they need to be coaxed. Most importantly, they can be super clingy at times. Isn’t this the perfect cat master?

However, she didn't have the courage to say it directly yet. But the more she thought about it, the happier she became. She lay in the rocking chair, covered her face with a book, and laughed until she was shaking.

He didn't understand, but seeing how happy she was, it probably wasn't something he would be happy to hear. Su Zirui decisively dropped the subject and returned his gaze to the chessboard.

Soon, the fingers on the armrest of the rocking chair moved slightly, circling the fingertips that were hooked on his.

The autumn sunshine and wind are just right, and the years are peaceful.