After the joke, Leng Qingning said seriously, "It's good to open a branch. In the future, all my books will be published by the Fu family. However, the name Hua Danqing is not good. I want to change it."

"Your Highness, what would you like to change it to?"

"Let me go back and think about it. We'll talk about it on the day of the banquet."

"Yes, Your Highness."

…

Lumingxuan

"Your Highness, I will not be going tomorrow."

"I'm so envious. The hot spring resort is so much fun. You stay cooped up in the mansion every day and don't go anywhere. How can that be?"

As they were talking, a young servant came to report: "Your Highness, my lord, Attendant Lu has arrived."

"Greetings to Your Highness, and greetings to Vice Minister Lin." Lu Shiyi greeted the two respectfully.

Leng Qingning hummed in agreement and gestured for him to sit down.

Lin Xianzhi's eyelashes flickered. Brother Shi Yi was being so polite today, even bowing to him?

"Brother Xianzhi, what are you and His Highness talking about?"

"His Highness has invited me to the literary appreciation event at the hot spring resort outside the city tomorrow."

"His Highness is showing you affection; you should go out for a walk."

“I… why don’t you go with His Highness, Brother Shiyi?” Lin Xianzhi said generously.

Lu Shiyi glanced at Leng Qingning and said modestly, "How can that be? His Highness invited you to go with him. If you don't go, His Highness will be sad."

Leng Qingning sensed that Lin Xianzhi was somewhat timid and resistant. Since entering the manor, he rarely went out and stayed in his own courtyard every day, not liking to interact with people.

Leng Qingning felt a pang of regret; she had neglected Lin Xianzhi recently.

He continued to persuade her, explaining that Lu Shiyi's purpose in coming was to go together. He also tried to persuade Lin Xianzhi, and finally Lin Xianzhi nodded in agreement.

Back at the Rose Garden, Chi Yan was already blocking the entrance.

"Ning'er, you haven't seen me for days, don't you miss me?" Chi Yan's face was grim.

Leng Qingning quickly pulled Chi Yan over. "Of course I miss you."

Chi Yan shook off Leng Qingning's hand; he had been holding back a lot of anger for the past few days.

"Do you like the lord that much? You've been staying in his courtyard for days and refuse to see me."

Leng Qingning explained, "Ayan, Ache and I just got married, and I want to spend more time with him. I'll spend more time with you when we get married too." After saying that, she took Chi Yan's hand again.

Upon hearing about the marriage, Chi Yan's expression softened somewhat.

When do you plan to marry me?

Leng Qingning smiled and said, "That depends on when your mother and sister agree. After I finish my wedding with Nan Shu, I will accompany you to Cangqiong and propose to your mother then."

Chi Yan asked, slightly agitated, "You really think so?"

"Of course, since we have pledged our hearts to each other, how can I let you follow me without any status or recognition?"

"However, you are the Lord of the Azure Sky... I'm afraid your family won't agree." After all, you can only be a concubine.

“Once my mother and sister recover, the Lord will pass the throne to my sister, and I will not accept it.”

Leng Qingning was slightly surprised.

"Don't you feel any attachment? That is the position of the lord."

Chi Yan tentatively asked, "What if I care about you?"

Without hesitation, Leng Qingning replied, "That doesn't affect my love for you. You can do whatever you want. If you can't bear to leave Cangqiong, I will respect your decision."

Chi Yan asked uncertainly, "Then will you still love me?"

Leng Qingning smiled and said, "Yes, once my love is given, it can't be taken back." She then scratched Chi Yan's palm. "Are you satisfied with this answer, Lord?"

Unbeknownst to him, Chi Yan's anger had subsided considerably.

"I am very satisfied."

As long as you continue to love me, that's enough!

…

next day

Hot Spring Resort

"Do you think this Mr. Zhuge Liang is really that amazing? Liu Bei visited him three times before he agreed to come out of seclusion."

"Who knows? This painting studio really knows how to market itself. They always manage to hook readers at the crucial moment, making it impossible to put the book down."...

Leng Qingning walked through the villa garden with her husband and maids, hearing all sorts of comments along the way.

The group went into a lakeside pavilion to sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake.

"Thump!!"

"What was that sound?" Lin Xianzhi exclaimed in surprise!

Lu Shiyi said, "It seems someone has fallen into the water."

Wen Yanche put his arm around Leng Qingning and looked towards the lake.

"There it is!" Cang Yuan pointed to the bobbing head on the water's surface, which looked like it was calling for help.

"Your Highness, should we save them?" Biluo made a gesture as if she was about to rush over to save them, waiting for Leng Qingning's order.

Leng Qingning replied decisively, "I won't save him."

"Huh?" Biluo withdrew her foot.

The group looked at Leng Qingning with surprise on their faces, all feeling somewhat taken aback.

They didn't know, but the plot was familiar. Usually, if someone fell into the water at a banquet, it was definitely a trap. Either the person who fell into the water was set up, or the person who rescued them was set up.

Going to rescue her would be like walking into a trap, and she had no interest in that.

Leng Qingning pulled Wen Yanche to sit down, and then reassured the others, "It's none of our business, everyone relax, maybe there will be some drama to watch soon."

After hearing what Leng Qingning said, the group sat down again.

Wen Yanche figured it out after a little thought, while Chi Yan felt that he didn't really understand Leng Qingning. In his impression, Leng Qingning was a warm-hearted and helpful person.

The others shared the same thought as Chi Yan.

A moment later, there was another "thump".

The group stood up again and looked out at the lake.

It seems that a man jumped in this time, and he appears to be struggling to swim towards another person.

Leng Qingning frowned slightly. This style of behavior is not right, is it?

Could the person who fell into the water be a woman?

Leng Qingning imagined a whole series of dramatic scenarios. She thought it must have been orchestrated by some man himself, or perhaps he was set up by someone else. In any case, she didn't want to get involved.

How come it was a woman who fell into the water?

By this time, the two people in the water had been rescued by the people who had rushed to the scene.

"Is it the Second Prince and Young Master Li?" Biluo exclaimed in surprise.

"Second sister?"

Leng Qingning also found it strange that her second sister had fallen into the lake. So she led everyone toward the shore.

Li Cheng'an, soaking wet, sat on the ground holding Leng Qinghuan, who was still unconscious.

Leng Qinghuan's maid was crying terribly. When she saw Leng Qingning arrive, she immediately kowtowed and begged Leng Qingning to save her mistress.

Young Master Li appears to be unharmed. However, the Second Princess seems to have inhaled too much water and is suffocating.

Given the urgency of the situation, Leng Qingning instructed Biluo to immediately find a doctor and guards. She herself knelt down to perform first aid on Leng Qinghuan.

Chest compressions and artificial respiration were performed in one smooth motion. Soon after, Leng Qinghuan coughed up water and regained consciousness. Li Cheng'an thanked him repeatedly. A moment later, the doctor arrived, examined her, and ordered the guards to immediately carry her away.

"Sixth Sister, thank you for saving me," Leng Qinghuan said weakly.

After Li Cheng'an and the others left, Chi Yan stepped forward to wipe Leng Qingning's mouth. Leng Qingning was both amused and exasperated, and explained the situation to them. However, most of them still found it hard to accept, except for Wen Yanche.

Kissing a man is one thing, but kissing a woman? This…

Leng Qingning had no choice but to return to the hot spring pool, soak for an hour, and change her clothes.

The dinner is about to begin…