As for the outcome, well, he passed out after just one drink.

In the end, Dongfang Tinglan and Aunt Qiu helped to take the person back, while the village chief had Ye Yi take him to a guest room on the first floor, where Ye Yi took care of him.

Aunt Qiu helped Dongfang Tinglan carry Gong Beize back to his room. When Aunt Qiu returned with the water, she saw Dongfang Tinglan sitting by the bed, taking good care of Gong Beize.

This was someone she had never seen in the Jian family before; it seemed this was the person the lady truly loved.

Otherwise, how could a proud lady like her have smoothed out all her rough edges and willingly become someone else's wife?

...

Jian Yixue returned to her room but didn't rush to sleep. Her current happy life made her feel like it was all unreal.

She used to have no family, no love, no friendship, and she wasn't afraid of losing anything, but now she is somewhat afraid.

Losing something you once had is far more unforgettable than never knowing it will last forever.

As Jian Yixue was lost in thought, a sudden ringing of her cell phone pulled her back to reality.

Jian Yixue picked up her phone and answered a video call.

"Wife."

"Hmm, are you still busy?"

Jian Yixue saw the bookshelf behind Ye Mohan through the background and asked a question.

Ye Mohan said, "I just finished my work and haven't even had a chance to go back to my room yet, but I'm already missing you terribly. The thought of sleeping alone tonight makes me not want to sleep."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue chuckled, and her previously somewhat downcast mood instantly vanished.

"Stop joking. Working hard is for a better tomorrow. Are you tired or busy today?"

Ye Mohan thought for a moment and said, "Not busy, just a little tired. I did something very meaningful today."

"What is it?" Jian Yixue asked curiously.

"It's a secret," Ye Mohan said mysteriously. "You'll find out when the time comes. If I tell you, there won't be any surprise. I can only tell you that it's related to our wedding."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue stopped asking questions and let him keep his surprise for a while.

"Honey, have you missed me?"

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue glanced at the large, round moon outside the window and slowly spoke.

Go to the window.

Although Ye Mohan was somewhat puzzled, he obediently did as instructed.

"I have arrived."

"Look at the moon in the sky."

Ye Mohan looked up.

Jane then said, "The moon represents my heart."

"Um?"

"I miss you. Although we can't enjoy the moon together now, we can still look at the same moon. Isn't that a different kind of romance?"

As Jian Yixue gazed at the moonlight on the horizon, her mind was filled with images of Ye Mohan.

To be honest, she missed him terribly, especially in the quiet of the night when her longing was particularly intense.

On the other side, Ye Mohan withdrew his gaze and looked at his phone screen, where he saw Jian Yixue's stunning profile.

Even her profile view could stir his heartstrings.

for a long time.

Ye Mohan said, "I'll come find you after I'm done with my work tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll wait for you." Jian Yixue smiled gently.

Since having the baby, he has noticed that Xue'er's smile has become increasingly gentle and warm.

...

After hanging up the phone, Jian Yixue took a shower and came out, but she was still wide awake when she sat on the bed.

She wondered if it was because they were closer, or because she had returned to familiar surroundings, or something else entirely. Suddenly, Jian Yixue thought of her master, whom she hadn't seen for many years, and wondered how he had been doing all these years.

Is he well now?

Jian Yixue reached down and took the jade pendant her master had left her from her bare neck, and the sight of it brought back memories.

She had grown accustomed to his presence, and now that he was suddenly gone, she felt a little uneasy.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Jian Yixue looked up and asked, "Who is it?"

"Xue'er, it's me."

Jian Yixue immediately recognized Dongfang Tinglan's voice and then said, "The door wasn't locked."

Then, Dongfang Tinglan, dressed in pajamas, walked in.

It's obvious that she has already taken a bath.

Jian Yixue was a little surprised, "Mom, what brings you here?"

"I'm worried about you. You're in your late pregnancy now, and Mo Han isn't around. I'll come and sleep with you." Dongfang Tinglan sat down by the bed.

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue wanted to refuse, but said, "Mom, I'm fine. You go and keep Dad company. He's drunk and needs someone to take care of him."

Dongfang Tinglan said, "He's already sleeping like a log. He won't wake up until tomorrow morning unless something unexpected happens, so it won't be a problem."

Seeing this, Jian Yixue could no longer refuse.

This was the first time in two lifetimes that Jian Yixue had spent time with her mother since she grew up.

Dongfang Tinglan looked at Jian Yixue and was about to say something when she suddenly noticed the purple jade pendant in Jian Yixue's hand. Her expression changed immediately, and she spoke in surprise and urgency.

"Xue'er, where did you get this jade pendant?"

Upon hearing this, Jian Yixue looked down and realized that she had forgotten to put on the jade pendant she was holding.

Seeing Dongfang Tinglan's expression, Jian Yixue couldn't help but ask, "Master gave it to you, Mom, do you know about this jade pendant?"

Dongfang Tinglan did not answer, but instead said, "May I take a look?"

After thinking for a moment, Jian Yixue handed the jade pendant to Dongfang Tinglan.

Dongfang Tinglan carefully took it, examined it closely, looked at it again and again, and then said excitedly.

"It really is it! Is your master male or female? What's their name?"

Jian Yixue was very puzzled, but she answered truthfully, "It's a man. I don't know his name. Mom, do you know Master?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Tinglan continued, "Is he very tall with small eyes, and always wears a long gown from the Republican era, looking like a scholar?"

Jian Yixue nodded, "Yes, that's how Master is dressed."

Dongfang Tinglan was overjoyed. "It really is Senior Brother! Where is he now?"

Jian Yixue frowned and shook her head.

He then told Dongfang Tinglan everything about how he met his master and how his master left.

"I was asked to do this," Dongfang Tinglan murmured to herself.

Jian Yixue nodded. "That's what Master said when he left."

Dongfang Tinglan was immediately saddened.

Upon seeing this, Jian Yixue asked, "Master is Mother, your eldest brother? How is this possible?"

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Tinglan stroked the jade pendant, lost in memories.

"Back then, before I got into trouble, I had a vague suspicion that someone wanted to harm me. So I contacted my senior brother, whom I hadn't contacted in a long time, and told him about my recent situation. I also asked him to come to the capital to find you if I didn't contact him for three months."

I thought that once you were sent to the countryside, he would give up the search, but I never imagined that he would eventually find you and become your first teacher in medicine.

Jian Yixue frowned deeply; her master had never told her these things.