Previously, she would feel resentful and make a fuss with him, but after witnessing Jin Minjing's cunning firsthand, Su Yushan had no reason to blame Hongli anymore. After all, he had tried his best, but due to complicated rules and his desire to protect her, he could only let it go.

Too many complex emotions welled up inside her, but in the end, she didn't voice them; instead, she chose to swallow them silently.

“I understand, you don’t need to blame yourself. I believe justice may be delayed, but it will not be absent.”

Su Yushan's understanding eased Hongli's unease. It was ultimately a disappointing matter, so he didn't bring it up again.

The following days were peaceful and warm. Hongli spent most of his time with Su Yushan, and only occasionally went to have a meal with Gao Xiuwen, but he no longer stayed at Lanyue Pavilion.

Gao Xiuwen silently endured it all until a month later, after she had finished her postpartum confinement, she had hot water prepared, bathed and changed her clothes, drew her eyebrows and applied rouge, carefully grooming herself before sending someone to invite Hongli over.

It had been six or seven days since he last visited Lan Yue Pavilion. Today was the day Gao Xiuwen finished her postpartum confinement, which was considered an auspicious day. Therefore, Hongli did not dine at Hua Tang Pavilion, but instead went to Lan Yue Pavilion.

When he arrived, the food and drinks were already prepared. Gao Xiuwen had recovered and was no longer restricting her diet. She drank two cups with him.

She thought Hongli would definitely stay tonight, but after dinner, he said he had something to take care of and had to go back to his study.

This situation was truly beyond her expectations! Didn't he understand what she meant? Surprised and at a loss, Gao Xiuwen had only one thought in her mind: he couldn't leave tonight, otherwise she would become the laughing stock of the household tomorrow!

Confused and flustered, Gao Xiuwen, emboldened by the alcohol, mustered her courage and said to him, "Fourth Master, I... I have finished my postpartum confinement and can serve you now."