The next day, around noon, the sky was blanketed in snow, and the plum blossoms were in full bloom. When Fu Tong'er opened her eyes, she thought she had been unconscious for days again, so she called Qiao'er over.

"Qiao'er, how long have I slept?"

Qiao'er said happily, "Young lady, you're awake longer and longer. I heard from you that you woke up at midnight last night and you woke up again now. Young lady, your health is starting to improve."

Fu Tong'er smiled slightly. It seemed that it was true that Jiu Ye had slept with her in his arms last night. The man's breath seemed to still linger on the empty pillow beside him.

"Has Master Jiu returned? Is he in the mansion?"

Qiao'er came over to help Fu Tong'er get up and said, "Master Jiu went to court early this morning and hasn't returned yet. However, he said he would be back to accompany the young lady before lunch. He should be on his way now."

"Qiao'er, do my makeup." Fu Tong'er, sitting in front of the mirror and looking at her pale face, said, "Put on some light makeup. This way, Master Jiu will be happier."

Qiao'er said, "Okay, young lady. Oh, by the way, Master Jiu told me that if you wake up, you should drink the medicine."

"Okay~" Fu Tong'er stood up slowly, "Come for a walk with me."

Qiao'er hurried over to support her, saying as they walked: "Jiu Ye said that if the young lady wakes up, she can walk around the door for a while, but she can't stay outside for a long time."

"He's such a nag. Got it~ I don't have much energy left."

Qiao'er took the cloak and put it on Fu Tong'er, then hurried to open the door. She saw the house was covered in silver and white snow.

Fu Tong'er shuddered. As expected, she wasn't as strong as before. At that moment, she saw a few maids picking winter plums in the courtyard in front of the gate and walked over.

When the maids saw Miss Fu coming, they all bowed their heads and greeted her respectfully: "Miss Fu, you are up."

"What are you doing?"

"Miss Fu, Master Jiu said that the branches in front of your room should be trimmed properly. That way, when you wake up and see the snow plum blossoms blooming all over the yard, you'll feel better."

Jiu Ye...

As Fu Tong'er listened, she couldn't help but recall the man's embrace and tenderness from last night. After escaping death this time, it seemed as if he was deliberately suppressing the ruthlessness he had developed on the battlefield. He was trying his best to be gentle. Even last night's kiss and the strength of his palms caressing her skin were much more gentle than before in the barracks. Thinking of this, her heartbeat quickened.

Suddenly, there was a crisp sound of something falling. Fu Tong'er looked down, but didn't see anything.

It’s just that there are suddenly many more people in this mansion.

"Master Jiu hasn't come back yet?" Fu Tong'er asked.

A maid said, "We don't know. The master is usually very busy, going to the palace day and night to discuss state affairs with the emperor. He often returns home very late, or only every few days. However, since Miss Fu's accident, the master has been here almost all the time. Perhaps he is not finished today. Miss Fu, please wait a little longer. The master will naturally come back to accompany you when he is done."

Fu Tong'er thought, that's right, Jiu Ye was the Minister of Military Affairs, Regent, and "General Guarding the Country", how could he be idle.

At the ceremonial gate on the west corridor, maids came down the steps one after another, carrying pots of half-foot-tall "freesias" and setting them down one after another. The fragrance could be smelled from a distance, the snow-white with a hint of tender yellow, very pleasant.

The maids said, "Master has finally added some color to the mansion."

"That's right. I heard that Miss Fu loves flowers and plants, so she sent someone to find them for her."

only……

Fu Tong'er unconsciously touched her neck, fumbling for a long time, but she couldn't find the red thread, let alone the jade ring. It was gone!

It's gone!

It's lost!

Fu Tong'er's half-awake soul suddenly woke up, and she hurriedly lowered her head to look around.

But I couldn't find it.

I went to all the corridors and courtyards I passed by, but still couldn't find it.

Under the red plum blossoms, the anxious person is already feeling anxious.

Where did it go!

I was clearly touching it when I was awake, but now it’s gone!

Seeing her master looking down for something, Qiao'er hurried over to ask, "Miss, what are you looking for?"

"That ring." Fu Tong'er didn't even raise her head, her shoes and socks were soaked.

"Qiao'er will help you find it." After saying that, Qiao'er also lowered her head and began to look in the snow.

But this thick snow is bright and eye-catching.

That ring is similar in color...

"Miss, I'm afraid we can't find it..." Qiao'er searched the bushes in many places but couldn't find it.

"Nonsense~" Fu Tong'er suddenly felt dizzy, "It, find it~"

"Miss, you and Master Jiu finally reconciled,..."

"Qiao'er, go back!" Fu Tong'er was a little angry. Even the Ninth Master who treated her so well was not as good as the owner of the ring.

"Miss!"

"Go! Leave me alone for a while."

"Yes, Miss..."