Inside the Cui family mansion in Kyoto, Cui Tiansheng looked at Han An, who had recovered from his injuries, with a face full of joy. But the happiest person was Cui Xiajin.

She and her father were passing through Jingyuan Town when they discovered that heavy snow had blocked the roads. So they took a detour to the foot of Qingshui Village, where they encountered Han An, who had fallen down the mountain. Seeing his handsome face and refined appearance, they rescued him and put him on the carriage.

Thanks to Cui Xiajin's meticulous care, Han An was spared from dying and woke up.

Who knew that during the conversation, Han An learned that the father and daughter were looking for someone, someone who was said to be in Linshui Village. The more they talked, the closer they became, until finally Han An guessed that the person they were looking for was Han Yu'an.

However, he didn't want to waste this good opportunity.

It was as if even God was helping him. So he took out the butterfly jade pendant he had stolen from Han Yu'an. He had only thought the pendant was pretty and that he could exchange it for some silver when he needed money for the imperial examination. Who would have thought it would come in handy here?

"Brother An, you're awake. Why didn't you sleep a little longer?"

Cui Xiajin brought the medicine to Han An, and seeing him sitting on the bed, she gently reminded him.

"My health is fine now, and I'm very grateful for your care these past few days."

"Brother An, what are you saying? We'll be family sooner or later, why are you being so polite?"

Cui Xiajin looked at Han An with a slightly flushed face. From the first moment she saw him, she felt a strong liking for him.

When I learned that he was also a scholar, my fondness for him grew even more.

They only hoped that Han An's identity could be recognized by everyone as soon as possible, so that with the help of the Cui family, he would surely be able to achieve great things. Moreover, they heard that the emperor was going to recruit talented people and open the door to the imperial examinations this year, so this year was definitely an excellent opportunity.

"My identity has not yet been recognized by the old lady, and I still feel uneasy."

"You have your aunt's butterfly jade pendant on you, so there's nothing to be afraid of. And you don't need to be too nervous. My grandmother is easy to get along with. If she knew you were your aunt's child, she would be overjoyed. Don't overthink things. Everything will be alright once your uncle comes back."

Han An nodded silently, his face showing sadness again.

"Sister Xia Jin, there's something I can't let go of. It's the family that raised me all these years. They've been framed by evil people and might be exiled soon. I feel really bad about it. I wonder if Sister Xia Jin could help me plead with my uncle to spare that family?"

Cui Xiajin was simple-minded and deeply moved when she heard how filial he was to his adoptive parents and their family.

He immediately nodded and said, "Brother An, you just need to rest and recuperate. I'll ask Father to bring that family over and treat them well. You don't need to worry anymore."

Han An was clearly very happy inside, but he didn't show it on his face.

"Thank you so much, Sister Xia Jin."

He was about to get up and bow to her when Cui Xiajin stopped him.

“Brother An, you are so kind and righteous, you will surely achieve great things in the future. Now you should rest and recuperate. When your uncle comes back tomorrow, our family can be reunited. Then we will take you to see your grandmother. She will be overjoyed.”

Han An had been looking forward to this day for a long time. This would elevate his status by more than one level, making him someone Han Yu'an could never catch up to, no matter how hard he tried.

They will still be trampled under their own feet and will never be able to turn things around.

The old Marquis of the Cui family in Kyoto was once a key minister who assisted the late emperor. He was previously framed and exiled to the border. Later, after the new emperor ascended the throne, he was exonerated and returned to the capital with the help of Fu Xiaoyu. He was highly valued by the new emperor, but the old Marquis was given a sinecure due to his advanced age. His eldest son, Cui Tiansheng, is currently the Vice Minister of Rites, and his second son, Cui Tianqi, is a brave and skilled general who is currently the General of Zhenyuan. He has always been close to Fu Xiaoyu.

The two brothers also had differing political views, so they did not meet often.

Because he found Han An, Cui Tiansheng sent a message to his younger brother by carrier pigeon, asking him to come back so that he could recognize Han An in front of the whole family.

This can also be considered as giving closure to my deceased sister.

"Xia Jin, why are you bothering Han An again? He needs to rest properly right now, why won't you listen?"

Cui Tiansheng arrived at the door at some point and saw his daughter staring at Han An with a lovesick expression, which made him somewhat unhappy.

“Father, I didn’t. It’s boring for Brother An to be all by himself. I just came to keep him company.”

Cui Tiansheng was at a loss with his daughter and could only let her do as she pleased.

When Han An saw Cui Tiansheng enter, he quickly got up and bowed to him, showing great courtesy.

This is one of the reasons why Cui Tiansheng likes him.

Han An's eyes held the same ambition as his own. It's said that a nephew resembles his uncle, so he felt that Han An was one of their family members, which he could tell from his eyes.

“You’ve just recovered, so there’s no need for such formalities. Your uncle will be back tomorrow, and he’ll introduce you to the whole family. Your grandmother will be overjoyed.”

“Father, I’ve already told Brother An what you said.”

Cui Xiajin looked at her father mischievously, then at Han An, her face full of excitement.

"Thank you, Lord Cui, for saving my life. I, Han An, have no way to repay you. If I ever have the chance to make a name for myself in the future, I will do my utmost to repay you."

Upon hearing this, Cui Tiansheng's face immediately darkened.

"How should I address you as Lord Cui? I am your maternal uncle, you should call me maternal uncle."

Seeing the change in Han An's expression, Cui Xiajin tugged at her father's arm and said coquettishly, "Father, Brother An is sad because he thinks about his family being exiled. Why don't you write a letter to his colleagues in Jingyuan Town and ask them not to exile Brother An's family?"

Seeing that Cui Tiansheng did not answer, Han An quickly said, "If it is inconvenient for Lord Cui, I think it is better to let it go and let them be exiled first."

After saying that, he stamped his feet and beat his chest in distress.

That kind of behavior showed her to be extremely filial.

"Father, just agree. It's all up to you. Besides, Brother An's family has always treated him very well. Now that they've suddenly encountered a disaster, your word can save them and put Brother An's mind at ease, right?"

Seeing his daughter's coquettish manner, Cui Tiansheng hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.

"I really can't do anything with you. Fine, I agree. This time, you can call me uncle, right?"

Han An was overjoyed upon hearing this, finally able to protect his family.

So he knelt down with a thud, kowtowed to Cui Tiansheng and said, "Nephew thanks Uncle for his understanding and for allowing me to fulfill my filial duty. I could never repay this kindness even if I were to become an ox or a horse in my next life."

"They're always talking nonsense; we're family, so we don't need to speak like outsiders."

Cui Tiansheng was moved by Han An's filial piety, and even more moved by his own judgment of people.