The delicate fragrance, as subtle as orchids, lingered in the air of the courtyard, bringing joy and delight to all who smelled it.

The elegant, simple flowers in the courtyard give the space a sense of abundance without being overly gaudy.

As the sunlight began to dim, against this backdrop, Lianxing's starry eyes couldn't help but flicker slightly as she watched Chu Qinghe, who was leaning against the stone table, sipping wine with one hand on his cheek, exuding a languid air. Just like before,

Then, in Lianxing's vision, everything around her seemed to become blurry, except for Chu Qinghe under the camellia tree, who became increasingly clear.

Looking at the handsome face in the distance that seemed to be perfectly tailored to Lianxing's aesthetic standards, Lianxing unconsciously took a step towards Chu Qinghe.

However, just as Lianxing lifted her foot and took that step, two extremely subtle whooshing sounds suddenly entered her ears.

The next second, Yaoyue and Shuimu Yinji, who had gone to spar outside the city, had already returned to the courtyard.

The moment they landed in the courtyard, Shui Mu Yin Ji and Yao Yue noticed the extra person in the courtyard.

However, when her gaze fell on the extra figure to the side, and she saw Lianxing standing at the door, Yaoyue's slightly furrowed brows relaxed again.

It was also when Yaoyue and Shuimu Yinji returned and looked at Lianxing that Lianxing's gaze shifted slightly and she recognized Yaoyue.

Startled, Lianxing couldn't help but ask, "Sister?"

The moment Lianxing recognized Yaoyue, a thought flashed through her mind, and her gaze quickly fell on Chu Qinghe beside her. In the blink of an eye, Lianxing knew exactly what was going on.

"So, the young master I was with just now is the one my sister loves?"

After figuring this out, Lianxing's surprise only increased.

Hearing Lianxing's address, Shuimu Yinji, who had been somewhat puzzled, let out a soft "Eh" in her heart.

After glancing back and forth between Lianxing and Yaoyue, Shuimu Yinji immediately understood.

In contrast, when Yaoyue's gaze fell on Lianxing, she slowly asked, "When did you arrive?"

Upon hearing Yaoyue's voice, Lianxing, who had just come to her senses, opened her mouth to respond, but hesitated for a moment before the words came out, and a look of confusion appeared on her face.

Taking in Lianxing's expression, Yaoyue frowned slightly.

Suddenly, Chu Qinghe's lazy voice slowly rang out.

"You arrived a short while ago, but it seems you didn't explain the situation in my courtyard clearly to her."

A lazy and gentle voice reached her ears, and considering Lianxing's current position, how could Yaoyue, with her intelligence, not know what was going on?

Clearly, when Lianxing came to Chu Qinghe's courtyard, she did not knock on the door and enter through the main gate.

Yaoyue wanted to reprimand him, but when she thought about the first time she came to Chu Qinghe's courtyard, she felt relieved.

Come here!

As she spoke, Yaoyue took a few light steps and slowly walked towards Chu Qinghe.

A few moments later, as Lianxing sat down next to Yaoyue, her gaze unconsciously fell on Yaoyue.

Looking at Yaoyue's pure black flowing dress, a hint of doubt appeared in Lianxing's eyes.

As Yaoyue's younger sister, Lianxing had never seen Yaoyue wear clothes of any other color since she was a child.

Naturally, upon seeing Yaoyue in her flowing black dress, Lianxing couldn't help but take a few more glances before looking at Chu Qinghe.

After they sat down, Jellyfish Yin Ji picked up the cups on the table and poured wine for Chu Qinghe and Yao Yue, then poured a cup for Lian Xing as well.

Upon seeing this, Lianxing politely said, "Thank you, Miss Dongfang."

Upon hearing Lianxing's address, Shuimu Yinji was taken aback for a moment, but did not refute it; she simply smiled sweetly.

Yaoyue, standing to the side, spoke up: "She is the Palace Master of Shenshui Palace, Shuimu Yinji, not that stupid woman Dongfang Bubai."

"Jellyfish Yin Princess?"

Upon learning the identity of the Water Mother Yin Princess, Lianxing couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

Shuimu Yinji said with a sweet smile, "Dongfang Bubai is the second sister, and I am the third. You can call me Situ."

"Third in line, second sister, then eldest sister..."

Rei-sei keenly discerned another layer of meaning in what the Water Mother Yin-hime said.

"Sister, you're actually willing to share your brother-in-law with two other women?"

Upon learning this, Lianxing couldn't help but gasp, her heart churning like a raging flood, unable to calm down for a long time.

Having grown up with Yaoyue since childhood, perhaps no one understands Yaoyue's character and personality better than Lianxing.

No one understood better than Lianxing just how possessive her older sister was.

Even if it's just an ordinary little thing, if Yaoyue takes a liking to it and anyone dares to snatch it, they will be met with Yaoyue's cold and chilling killing intent.

Even Lianxing, as Yaoyue's younger sister, would be severely punished by Yaoyue if she disobeyed Yaoyue in any way.

Not to mention, what's involved now is her future husband.

Even ordinary women wouldn't want other women to lay a finger on them, let alone Yaoyue.

Therefore, in Lianxing's eyes, the fact that Yaoyue could tolerate another woman sitting next to Chu Qinghe was already enough to surprise Lianxing, let alone sharing a man with two other women.

In Lianxing's view, such a thing was nothing short of a fantasy.

Even Lianxing couldn't help but suspect that Yaoyue might have been drugged.

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