Mo Yuyan slowly lowered her head, took a deep breath, and tried her best to calm the turbulent emotions in her heart.

After a while, when she looked up again, the sadness that had been etched on her face had vanished without a trace.

Instead, a deliberately feigned arrogant expression was displayed.

She slightly raised her chin, turned her head to the side, and let out a soft, cold snort from her nose.

"Hmph! Didn't you disappear without a trace? Why are you back now?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Ziyu, who was standing opposite, couldn't help but smile faintly.

He hurried forward, his face full of flattery, and said, "If I hadn't run out, how would I have had the chance to get you such a beautiful lamp? Come and take a look, do you like it?"

Mo Yuyan thought to herself that this guy was probably just trying to deceive her again, and she didn't intend to pay any attention to him.

However, the moment Yun Ziyu finished speaking, her gaze was involuntarily drawn to him, following his raised hand to the lantern.

When Mo Yuyan saw the pattern on the lantern, she froze in place, completely stunned.

On the lantern, a quaint and antique mansion was vividly depicted—it was the old Mo family mansion she had been longing for day and night.

Moreover, even the pair of majestic stone lions at the entrance of the old house are depicted with extreme vividness and lifelikeness, as if they were alive.

Clearly, the person who drew this picture must have put a lot of effort and energy into it.

Mo Yuyan's gaze was fixed firmly on the two tightly closed doors.

At this moment, memories of her time living in the Mo family estate kept flashing through her mind, those familiar and warm scenes surging in like a tidal wave.

She even had the illusion that if she waited just a little longer, the door would slowly open.

Then, the family members they missed most walked out from inside...

Mo Yuyan involuntarily covered her mouth with her hand, and a soft sob escaped her throat.

Her voice trembled slightly as she said, "Yun...Yun Ziyu, is this really a lantern you made yourself? How...how did you know about my family?"

Standing to the side, Yun Ziyu smiled and nodded slightly, saying, "Yes, a few days ago when I went out to quell the rebellion, I made a special detour past your house. I secretly memorized what your front door looked like and drew it on this lantern, which I am now giving to you."

Hearing these words, Mo Yuyan's emotions were even stronger.

She tried desperately to stop the tears from welling up in her eyes, but to no avail.

Tears streamed down her face, dripping onto the ground like pearls falling from a broken string.

She sobbed, "Yun Ziyu, you bad guy! You used to always bully me, but now you're being so considerate. What kind of person are you? And how did you know I was homesick?"

After she finished speaking, she cried even harder, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably with her sobs.

Seeing this, Yun Ziyu quickly took out a snow-white handkerchief from his bosom, handed it to Mo Yuyan, and gently comforted her:

"Don't cry, Miss Mo. Actually, I've heard my mother tell me about the various experiences you went through after you came to the capital. Alone in this seemingly prosperous but actually treacherous and dog-eat-dog capital, the hardships and bitterness you endured must be beyond words."

Upon hearing this, Mo Yuyan gently sniffed, then slowly reached out and took the handkerchief from Yun Ziyu.

She clutched the corner of her handkerchief tightly, wiping away the remaining tear stains from the corner of her eyes, gazing at the lanterns in silence.

Yun Ziyu continued, "Mo Yuyan, it's not your fault that you don't fit in with those rich young ladies at the flower viewing party. There's no need to squeeze into circles that make you unhappy. You look most beautiful when you're doing something that makes you happy. So, from now on, just be yourself and don't worry about what others think."

Upon hearing this, Mo Yuyan subconsciously looked up at Yun Ziyu, who nodded affirmatively.

Mo Yuyan quickly turned her head away and hastily wiped away her tears.

"Why are you so eloquent now? It's like you've become a completely different person," Mo Yuyan murmured softly.

With his excellent hearing, Yun Ziyu heard Mo Yuyan's self-talk and curled the corners of his lips.

After Yun Ziyu comforted Mo Yuyan, the two walked forward side by side again.

Mo Yuyan glanced at the lantern he was carrying, which was the only one he had; the other two lanterns were nowhere to be seen.

"Where are the lanterns you bought before?" Mo Yuyan asked in confusion.

Yun Ziyu shook her head. "Those are lanterns for my nephew and niece. They've already been sent to the teahouse. I'll take you back."

Mo Yuyan was a little embarrassed. "I'm sorry, I've kept you and your family from seeing the lanterns."

Yun Ziyu shook her head. "The lanterns are there every year, but the people aren't always there. Let's go."

Mo Yuyan chuckled inwardly, then said awkwardly, "Yun Ziyu, what if I hadn't come to see the lanterns today, or if I had come but you hadn't seen me? What would you do with your lanterns then?"

Yun Ziyu then revealed her previous plans.

"I originally planned to have someone deliver the lanterns to your residence when I got back, but I didn't expect to run into you, so I sent someone to your residence to fetch the lanterns again," Yun Ziyu said, scratching his head sheepishly.

Mo Yuyan sighed inwardly, "You idiot, didn't you ever think of asking me to come out and see the lanterns?"

Yun Ziyu was slightly taken aback, and Mo Yuyan knew that he really hadn't thought of it that way.

"I really don't know what to say to you. By the way, aren't you really going to go and watch the lanterns with your nephew and niece?" Mo Yuyan asked, noticing the teahouse next door.

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