As expected, Zhao Moyan returned on time at noon to have lunch with Tian Yu and Tangyuan. Looking at the dishes on the table, Zhao Moyan glanced at Tian Yu, who smiled without saying a word and served Tangyuan some food. Tangyuan seemed very hungry, perhaps because of his morning studies, and wasn't picky about food; he ate everything Tian Yu served and kept praising how delicious it was. Tian Yu smiled and said, "This was made by Mother and Sister Qiuju together. If it's delicious, eat more."

"Anything my mother makes is delicious."

"You're so sweet-talking, eat slowly." Tian Yu patted Tangyuan's back and said with a smile, then served Tangyuan a bowl of soup. She also served Zhao Moyan a bowl and said, "Try it too. Qiuju said you don't like sweets or strong flavors, so I cooked something light."

Zhao Moyan took the bowl, took a sip, and nodded.

Seeing that he was satisfied, Tian Yu said, "Qiuju really knows your taste, Your Highness. Please try this." As she spoke, she put some more food on Zhao Moyan's plate.

Upon hearing Tian Yu's words, Zhao Moyan's expression changed, but he remained silent and continued eating.

After lunch, Tian Yu played with Tangyuan in the living room for a while before letting Tangyuan take a nap, as the teacher would be coming to teach soon. Once Tangyuan left, Zhao Moyan, who had been sitting in his chair reading, put down his book and said, "Is there anything you want to tell me?"

"Huh!? How did you know?" Tian Yu was taken aback at first, then asked in surprise.

“Every time you call me Lord Marquis, it’s never a good thing. What is it this time? Are you trying to move out again?” Every time Zhao Moyan heard Tian Yu politely call him Lord Marquis, he knew she wanted to distance herself from him. It would be better if she called him Zhao Moyan by his full name. When she called him Lord Marquis during the meal, he knew she had something on her mind, and if it was related to him, it was probably not a good thing.

"No, I didn't intend to move out." Tian Yu felt strange. Was she really like Zhao Moyan said? How come she didn't know?

"What is it?"

"Oh, I wanted to return this to you." Tian Yu took the hairpin out of her bosom and handed it to Zhao Moyan.

Zhao Moyan's expression changed, but he didn't take it. He thought to himself, "No wonder I didn't see Tian Yu with it when I came back at noon. Now she doesn't want it anymore."

"This gift is too valuable, I'd better return it to you!"

"I said I wouldn't take back what I've given away. If you don't want it, just throw it away!" Zhao Moyan said calmly, but he was very unhappy inside.

"How can you be like this? It's my fault for not noticing that day, but I can't accept this hairpin. Here you go!" Tian Yu said angrily, placing the hairpin on the table next to Zhao Moyan.

"Why can't I accept it? It's too valuable! Compared to the jade pendant around your neck, this hairpin is nothing." Zhao Moyan's expression grew colder and colder, and Tian Yu could sense that he was angry.

Tian Yu touched the jade pendant on her chest, unsure how to answer for a moment. After thinking for a while, she said angrily, "I will return this jade pendant sooner or later!"

"Really! You mean you want to sever ties with the owner of the jade pendant?"

"That's none of your business. Here's your hairpin back. I have something to do, so I'm leaving now." Tian Yu said, turning to leave.

"Wait! I told you I wouldn't take it back. If you don't want it, please throw it away for me," Zhao Moyan said calmly.

"Why can't you be reasoned with? You can keep it and give it to someone else later, why do you have to throw it away!" Tian Yu angrily walked up to Zhao Moyan again and said loudly. Seeing his calm and composed appearance, Tian Yu got angry. Why was it always her who got angry and frustrated, while he was always unfazed? Was this the overwhelming aura that came from years of experience?

"I've already given it to you, do you want it or not!" Zhao Moyan picked up the hairpin and handed it to Tian Yu, looking at her with a determined gaze.

Hearing his words and looking into Zhao Moyan's eyes, Tian Yu was momentarily speechless, feeling as if Zhao Moyan's gaze was piercing through her. She quickly turned away angrily and said, "No! You should give it to someone else!"

“I’m sure! This is worth a thousand taels of silver. If you don’t want it, it’ll be gone as soon as I let go,” Zhao Moyan said with a smile.

"One?! A thousand taels!" Tian Yu looked at Zhao Moyan and saw him nod. She hesitated for a moment, but then she thought that since it was a pair, if she took it, it would mean that she and Zhao Moyan were going to be together. She thought it was no good and quickly shook her head.

"Why don't you want them? Is it because you know they're a pair? A token of your love?" Zhao Moyan continued to ask.

Tian Yu nodded, then suddenly remembered something and said, "You know I've been to your room?!"

Zhao Moyan didn't answer, but looking into his eyes, Tian Yu understood. Thinking about it, it made sense. How could he not know that this was his place? The servants had probably already informed him as soon as Zhao Moyan returned.

"Have you thought about your answer?" Zhao Moyan asked.

"Huh!? What answer?" Tian Yu asked, her face full of questions, unable to recall the answer for a moment.

"What do you think?" Zhao Moyan asked Tian Yu in return.

Looking into Zhao Moyan's eyes, Tian Yu felt that if she couldn't remember, he might pounce on her and devour her in the next moment. Startled, Tian Yu took a step back and said with a smile, "Um! I remember now, but I haven't thought of it yet. Didn't you say we could wait?"

"Okay, keep thinking. I'll take the hairpin for now."

"No, I just remembered, don't you still owe me four things? Can I ask you to take back the gift now?" Tian Yu shook her head in refusal, then asked cautiously.

"No!" Zhao Moyan shouted, stood up, stepped forward and pulled back Tian Yu who was trying to run away. He lowered his head and pressed on Tian Yu's shoulder, saying, "You must accept the hairpin. If you don't like it, you can throw it away, but you can't give it back to me. Also, this hairpin is a pair, but if you don't agree, I won't take the other one. No one but you knows they are a pair."

"But...but I really can't accept it. We're not lovers, and we're already divorced. This shouldn't be happening." Tian Yu was frightened by Zhao Moyan's appearance and was afraid he would do something reckless again, so she carefully explained.

"Fine, wait until you give me your answer, then you can decide whether to return it to me. For now, take it! And don't ever mention our divorce again!" Zhao Moyan was furious, but she still gritted her teeth and said each word clearly. Without waiting for Tian Yu's reply, she put the hairpin back into Tian Yu's hair.

"Alright then! I'll accept it for now, but it's only temporary!" Tian Yu didn't want to anger Zhao Moyan any further. She thought that the distance between them was getting closer and closer, so it was better to leave first, otherwise something inappropriate might happen, which would always make her feel uneasy.

Zhao Moyan nodded reluctantly, then looked at Tian Yu with deep affection. Tian Yu sensed something was wrong, broke free from Zhao Moyan, and ran outside, shouting, "I have something to do, I'm leaving first."

Zhao Moyan gave a wry smile and didn't chase after her, returning to his seat to continue reading. Tian Yu went out the door, then reached down and pulled off the jade hairpin from her hair, examining it carefully. She thought to herself, "I'd better not wear it! I'll return it later when I have the chance." Back in the east courtyard, she carefully placed it in a wooden box before feeling at ease.