Cheng Huaijin got up, drank a glass of water, and then went to his study.

At this very moment, someone was waiting for her in her study; that person was Peng Mu.

Peng Mu arrived just two days ago. When Cheng Huaiyu received Peng Yizhu's letter, Peng Mu had not yet appeared, but she had promised Peng Yizhu that she would send a message by carrier pigeon as soon as Peng Mu appeared.

That evening, she relayed the news that Peng Mu was with her back to Kuncheng.

In the afternoon, she received a letter from Kuncheng, instructing her to stall Peng Mu for ten days, by any means necessary.

Cheng Huaiyu arrived at the study door and looked up at the full moon in the sky.

Today is the fifteenth, Xin Xin's birthday. That year, because her parents and elder brother wanted Niannian to become his concubine, their two families broke off relations.

In the years they've known each other, she's only celebrated Xin Xin's birthday once.

She never intended to harm Xin Xin, but Xin Xin was hurt because of her and forced to go to a place far away. She couldn't describe how she felt.

She clenched her fist; no matter what, she had to keep Peng Mu here.

She took a deep breath, then walked to the door and slowly pushed it open.

Thanks to Gu Qingyuan and Peng Yizhu's identities, the Song family really didn't dare to make things too difficult for Cheng Huaiyu. Therefore, if she didn't want anyone guarding the outside of her study, no one dared to come and guard it.

"Xiao Yu!" Peng Mu has grown taller and more handsome, but in front of Cheng Huaiyu, he still looks like the same thin, scholarly man he used to be.

"Liu Lang, I've put the child to sleep, so I came to see you." Cheng Huaiyu had also become the same as she was back in Kuncheng, smiling with pure innocence.

Peng Mu walked over and took Cheng Huaiyu's hand: "Xiaoyu, I..."

Cheng Huaiyu withdrew her hand: "Liulang, you've grown up, and I'm married now."

Peng Mu's face immediately darkened.

Cheng Huaiyu sat down at the table and looked at him.

Peng Mu followed and sat down.

The two remained silent for a quarter of an hour. In the end, Cheng Huaiyu lost and asked, "Liu Lang, do you need my help?"

Peng Mu didn't speak, he just looked at Cheng Huaiyu.

Cheng Huaiyu continued, "I don't believe what my godmother said. She's always been prejudiced against me, so I don't believe it. I won't ask you whether it's true or not. Just tell me what you need me to do. Back in the Peng family, I was able to get through the first two years after losing my brother thanks to you by my side."

Peng Mu sighed and asked, "Xiaoyu, if... if what Fifth Aunt said is true, and I had someone harm Gu San, will you be angry with me?"

Cheng Huaiyu was taken aback, then hesitated for a moment, and finally, as if she had made up her mind, said, "No. You are you, and Xinxin is Xinxin. From the moment my family had that accident, from the moment Uncle Gu became the top scholar in the imperial examination, Xinxin and I were destined to be on different paths. I'm already married, and I don't want to remember or talk about the past or the people from the past."

Peng Mu stared at Cheng Huaiyu for a while, seemingly trying to make sure she was telling the truth.

Cheng Huaiyu let him look him over without hiding his expression, speaking frankly and openly: "Sixth Brother, they're all looking for you now. Do you want me to give you some money and find you a manor to stay in for a while? That's all I can do to help you."

Peng Mu couldn't help but hold Cheng Huaiyu's hand. Cheng Huaiyu tried to pull away, but Peng Mu held it tightly: "Xiaoyu, come with me! I'll take you away."