The two sat there in the pavilion, enjoying a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

After an unknown amount of time, Mo Chenyu finally spoke up: "It's getting late, let's go back!"

After the two returned, they ran into Shu Yun in front of Mo Chenyu's courtyard. Bian Lan's expression changed, but Mo Chenyu's expression remained unchanged. He said in a calm tone, "Why did you come here, cousin?"

Shu Yun said gently, "I came to see my cousin about something. I wonder if it's convenient for you?"

She looked at Bian Lan as she said this.

Bian Lan understood what she meant, but she was reluctant to leave.

Mo Chenyu said, "Just say it!"

Shu Yun's expression was a little unpleasant: "Cousin, can I talk to you alone?"

Having said all that, Bian Lan, being a guest in the area, naturally wouldn't stay any longer.

Bian Lan: "Sir, I'll head back now."

Bian Lan left, and Mo Chenyu looked somewhat displeased. However, Shu Yun didn't understand him and didn't know that he was unhappy at the moment.

Mo Chenyu: "Speak."

Shu Yun: "Cousin, can we talk in your room?"

Mo Chenyu felt it necessary to avoid suspicion, so he went into the room and said, "There's no one here, so just say it directly!"

Shu Yun was speechless after hearing his words.

Despite her predicament, Shu Yun still wore a smile, though a hint of embarrassment flashed in her eyes.

"Cousin, my aunt says she wants to marry me to you. What do you think?"

Shu Yun felt that he wouldn't refuse. After all, although her family background wasn't good, compared to his disability, she felt that Mo Chenyu was unworthy of her. However, in order not to be dragged down by her heartless father, Mo Chenyu was her best choice.

Mo Chenyu shook his head: "My mother mentioned this. I know you're afraid of being bullied by your uncle and aunt. Don't worry, I will arrange your marriage so you won't have any worries. I have no intention of getting married. Go back! Don't mention this matter again, it's not good for your reputation."

Shu Yun looked somewhat embarrassed.

Mo Chenyu made a move to leave, but Shu Yun suddenly said, "Cousin, do you not like me?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Chenyu's expression darkened even further. His mother was seriously ill, and he had no interest in marriage. If Shu Yun was truly filial, she should have been there to see his mother off on her final journey, rather than expressing her feelings to him.

He knew that his cousin Shu Yun was in a bad situation, but his mother had gone to great lengths for her, and what she received in return might not be genuine affection.

The more she thought about it, the colder Mo Chenyu's eyes became.

"Go back first. I told you, don't mention this matter again."

Shu Yun was cornered, and being easily embarrassed, she turned and left.

In the following days, Mo Chenyu spent his days with his mother, while Bian Lan stayed with him. Madam Mo had considered matchmaking between Mo Chenyu and Shu Yun, but Mo Chenyu was too indifferent to Shu Yun, so Madam Mo stopped mentioning it.

That day, Mo Chenyu went to serve Madam Mo's bedside as usual. As soon as he entered, a maidservant said, "Second Young Master, Madam looks very well today."

Mo Chenyu: "Mm."

Mo Chenyu went in and said, "Mother, I'm here."

Madam Mo smiled and said, "Chen Yu has arrived."

As the mother and son were talking, Madam Mo suddenly sighed, "Chenyu! I think you've been too cold towards Shuyun. She's your cousin. Even if you don't have any romantic feelings for her, you should still take better care of her. I've never had a daughter in my life. I've been busy all the time with you and your brother. I consider Shuyun my daughter from the bottom of my heart. Promise me that you'll treat Shuyun like your sister."

Mo Chenyu knew he was a bad son. No matter how much ulterior motives Shu Yun might have, her companionship with Madam Mo was something he and his elder brother could not match.

But, he should have behaved reasonably well towards Shu Yun in front of his mother, right?

“Mother, of course I treat my cousin as my sister. Don’t worry, with your son here, I will definitely be able to help my cousin marry into a good family.”

As for whether his opinion on what constitutes a good family aligns with his cousin's opinion, he couldn't guarantee that.

Madam Mo smiled with satisfaction: "Good, I'm relieved to hear you say that."

Then Shu Yun arrived. Madam Mo looked radiant today, with a healthy glow and a strong voice. Unlike the past few days when she would tire out halfway through her conversation, she was much healthier.

Then Mo Chenxuan arrived with his wife, Bian Lan and Mo Ting were also there. Looking at the room full of people, Madam Mo suddenly smiled and said, "It's all good. You all must take good care of yourselves in the future."

After saying this, Madam Mo suddenly closed her eyes.

After confirmation by the doctor, Madam Mo passed away.

Then everyone in the room became sad. Mo Chenyu and Mo Chenxuan were the saddest. Bian Lan followed Mo Chenyu and was also sad. Shu Yun cried the most. There was an element of acting, but more of it was genuine emotion.

It's true that she's a thoughtful person, but she's also human, with emotions and desires, and she can distinguish between good and bad. She knows that with her aunt gone, there's probably no one in the world who will treat her better than her aunt.

Death is a sorrowful and distressing thing for the living. Mo Chenyu is a calm person and would not cry loudly, but those who know him well know how sad he is.

Mo Chenyu only started to feel better after the first seven days of mourning.

At night, Bian Lan couldn't sleep. After getting up, she looked outside and saw Mo Chenyu in the yard through the window.

The bright moonlight cast a cool glow over the courtyard, making the people inside seem like ethereal beings from another world.

Bian Lan was stunned, then she put on a coat and went outside.

Why aren't you asleep, sir?

Bian Lan suddenly spoke, bringing the lost-in-thought Mo Chenyu back to his senses.

He didn't answer, but instead asked, "Why aren't you asleep?"

Bian Lan replied, "I couldn't sleep, so I saw you in the yard and came to check on you."

The moonlight was beautiful, and the stars twinkled in the sky, a night view that modern cities could not see. Bian Lan looked up at the stars and suddenly thought of some scenes from idol dramas.

When the male protagonist's closest relative passed away, the female protagonist said that after people die, they turn into stars in the sky, and when they miss someone, they can look up at the starry sky.

At the time, Bian Lan thought this was really deceptive. What era are we living in? How could such a saying still exist? Everyone knows that the stars in the sky are essentially like rocks, only shining at night thanks to the sun's light.

She didn't know why she thought of these scenarios. She wanted to comfort him, but she couldn't say anything comforting. Why say things she didn't even believe herself?

In the end, she didn't say anything about the "stars".

"Sir, your aunt is a very gentle person."

Bian Lan didn't spend much time with Madam Mo, but she could sense that she was a very gentle woman, and seeing her made people feel warm.

Mo Chenyu nodded gently: "Yes, Mother is a gentle mother. When I first broke my leg, if it weren't for Mother's constant companionship, I'm afraid I wouldn't have had the courage to come out of it."

Although revenge was on my mind at the time, no one can deny the power of gentle companionship.

"I think your aunt also hopes that you can be safe and happy." So don't be sad anymore.