"Pfft—" Qin Xi laughed: "Okay, you said it yourself."

Lu Huai nodded generously. This was a piece of cake for him, the Second Young Master Lu.

-

On the other side, Princess Zhaoyang was running back while looking back.

In her haste, she nearly tripped over her own skirt.

She glanced back and, finding no one there, crouched down against the wall. She straightened her hair ornament, lifting her skirt, and slowly exhaled.

She couldn't believe what she was seeing. Lu Chuan, who was deeply respected among the younger generation, was so excited when he saw that woman that he pinned her against the wall and kissed her.

This is no small matter.

The fact that Lu Chuan was so careful to avoid the crowd suggests that this woman's identity must be extraordinary. If not vastly different from Lu Chuan's, then she must be of extremely high status.

Princess Zhaoyang patted her chest, slowly calming down, her beautiful eyes half-closed.

If she could find this person, wouldn't that be equivalent to holding Lu Chuan's weakness in her hands...?

She was so surprised that she almost tripped. The alert Lu Chuan sensed it almost instantly, but thankfully he didn't chase after her.

Because Lu Chuan blocked her view, Princess Zhaoyang could only see a white dress. Now, thinking about it carefully, it seemed somewhat familiar…

-

In the cold of winter, plum blossoms are in full bloom.

Seeing that Lu Huaifeng's cold had almost recovered, Qin Qi took him out to admire the plum blossoms.

The wintersweet at Jinglin Temple is in excellent bloom, attracting many visitors every year. Qin Xi usually goes with Shu Hua, but this year there are two more people.

—Lu Huaihe and Shu Zhan.

It has been snowing recently, and the horse-drawn carriage left several tracks in the snow.

Shu Zhan had no interest in looking at flowers, but he couldn't resist his younger sister's persistent pleading, and since he hadn't seen his good brother in a long time, he decided to comply.

He stretched out his right leg and placed it on his left, crossing his legs, and gave Lu Huai a cold smile: "Heh."

Lu, who was holding Qin Qi, glanced at him indifferently and didn't want to pay any attention to him at all.

Seeing that Lu Huai had no other reaction, he stretched out his legs on the seat and gave a cold snort: "Heh."

Lu Huai scoffed and ignored him completely. Shu Zhan glared at him through gritted teeth.

Qin Xi looked at Shu Hua, pointed at them, and asked her what had happened.

Shu Hua smiled, pursed her lips, and waved to her, signaling her to come closer.

Qin Xi brushed Lu Huai's hand off her shoulder and sat down next to Shu Hua.

Receiving his reproachful gaze, Shu Hua raised her chin triumphantly.

See, Yizhi in her family is never someone who values ​​romance over friendship.

Seeing this, Shu Zhan felt a surge of anger and secretly gave his younger sister a thumbs up.

Shu Hua winked at him, then placed her hand beside Qin Xi's ear and whispered, "Lu Huai wouldn't let my brother into the Minister's residence, and even wrote a note to humiliate him."

Seeing Qin Qi's bewildered expression and eyes full of confusion, she added, "'Shuzhan and dogs are not allowed inside.'"

"Pfft—" Qin Xi couldn't help but laugh out loud, drawing the attention of the other three.

Lu Huai raised an eyebrow: "What are you laughing at?"

Feeling Shu Zhan's gaze, she quickly waved her hand and said, "N-nothing."

Lu Huai simply said "Oh," without asking any further questions. He patted the seat next to him and said to Qin Qi, "Come sit here."

Before Qin Qi could react, Shu Hua grabbed her arm.

“No, Yizhi is going to travel with me; you are just accompanying her.”