The siblings seemed to have started talking, and although only a quarter of an hour had passed, it felt like an eternity.

Ning Yao handed a card to Cheng Yan, "I... don't know when Young Master Fu plans to marry you," she said, slightly out of breath, "but I should at least prepare some dowry for you."

“These are few in number, not dirty, and all from legitimate sources,” Ning Yao emphasized, fearing Cheng Yan might be unwilling to accept them.

"I...I don't need it..." Cheng Yan shook his head repeatedly. The person who felt sorry for him wasn't her. She wasn't much older than him, and she hadn't had an easy time here either.

"Take this," Ning Yao said forcefully, shoving it into Cheng Yan's hand. "I...may not be able to attend your wedding," she said with a smile, but it was so sad. "This is what the Ning family owes you, what Ning Xiao owes you." As she finished speaking, she took a brocade pouch from her waist and stuffed it into Cheng Yan's hand as well. Inside were several keys and a piece of paper.

Ning Yao wasn't lying to Shen Bei'an just now; she really hadn't prepared any gifts for their meeting. These things were kept in the brocade pouch at her waist.

I've been waiting for him to come, to see him, and to give it to him.

Two pairs of remarkably similar eyes stared at each other.

Ning Yao knew better than anyone else what would happen after this matter was over.

The best outcome would be to be punished by the newly reorganized law enforcement department, imprisoned for a few years, and then released to continue living on Fuyun Island.

The best possible outcome is a trial before the Imperial Military Tribunal, where there are three possible outcomes: a death sentence (less likely); a suspended death sentence or life imprisonment (most likely); and a sentence of several years or even decades.

The worst possible outcome is dying on Fuyun Island.

It seems that this final ending is the best possible outcome.

But no matter which one it is, she can't attend Cheng Yan's wedding, and she can't send her younger brother and sister off to their wedding like other older sisters and brothers.

Cheng Yan's lips moved, his hands holding those things trembled, and he tried to force a smile, but he couldn't manage to.

Ning Yao looked at him and said, word by word, "Don't become overly dependent on her. I know you're working for Master Shen now, which is good."

"It's important to be well-matched in terms of social status, but even more important is equality in mindset."

Like all parents, who care about their children, "If she says something hurtful to you, leave her and go to Western Europe, Northern Europe, America, or anywhere else."

"This is enough for you to live a comfortable life."

Ning Yao gave all her savings over the years to Cheng Yan, as well as the family property she had extracted from the Ning family through some underhanded means when she took over the family.

She bought a trust fund for Cheng Yan, using her own decent property in Europe.

She prepared the same serving for Tang Ruowei.

She then handed him another brocade pouch, saying, "As for this one, if there's an opportunity, give it to Young Master Tang. After all, she's your sister."

Ning Yao felt even more heartbroken for this younger sister. Unlike Cheng Yan, Tang Ruowei was placed in the Tang family as a pawn from the very beginning.

Ning Yao rarely sees her.

Cheng Yan was slightly taken aback. Tang Ruowei…

"I will," Cheng Yan replied solemnly as he accepted the gift.

After the siblings finished speaking, Shen Bei'an also came out from behind the screen. "Anyway, you come every day anyway, and you haven't restricted Young Master Cheng's personal freedom. Why are you acting like you'll never see him again?"

Shen Bei'an knew that Ning Yao was likely to be tried in the end, but at least there was still a chance for her now.

Cheng Yan smiled at Shen Beian, "Thank you, Fifth Master." It was a genuine, gentle smile.

"I wonder where you plan to go today, Fifth Master?" Ning Yao quickly resumed her role as the guide.

Shen Bei'an raised an eyebrow. "I don't know much about Fuyun Island. Young Master Ning grew up on Fuyun Island, so he should be very familiar with it. I'll trouble Young Master Ning to show me around Fuyun Island today."

"It's Yao's honor." Ning Yao naturally knew that the so-called high technology of Fuyun Island was worthless in Master Shen's eyes.

Perhaps because there were no unified arrangements for the day, Ning Yao drove Shen Bei'an around and there were quite a few cars and people.

"There's a museum on Fuyun Island too?" Shen Beian's eyes showed no surprise. This island was established not long ago, so it should be an exhibition hall, not a museum, right?

“Yes,” Ning Yao said, activating autopilot mode and rapidly operating something with her hands. A screen appeared in the air. “The museum on Fuyun Island houses collections from all over the world. Some were gifts from friends from various places, while others are collections from families stationed on Fuyun Island.”

"Over the decades, there has been a considerable amount of collection."

Museums are places where it's easy to relax and find peace amidst the hustle and bustle of the world and the ancient culture.

Ning Yao sometimes enjoys going to museums; looking at those unique works of art always calms her restless heart.

Most people on Fuyun Island are reluctant to go to museums; they prefer to delve into their own research, participate in various seminars, or visit science and technology exhibition halls.

As a result, the museum on Fuyun Island has a variety of collections that fascinate people, but no one cares or appreciates them.

For a long time, Ning Yao was the only visitor to that museum.

Over the past twenty years, Shen Beian has visited almost every museum in the world, and he loves these ancient things.

Because there was no Anglo-French invasion of China, the Yuanmingyuan in Beijing was well preserved.

During holidays, travelers from all over the world love to come here.

Shen Beian skipped most of his classes, attending them with his friends.

He didn't need to learn various skills like other young masters from noble families.

For Shen Beian, he only needed to learn simple, basic skills, and then all his time was his own.

He can do whatever he wants and go wherever he wants.

"Really?" Shen Beian became somewhat interested in the Fuyun Island Museum because of Ning Yao's words.

"It can't compare to the Empire's museums, but it has its own unique charm." Ning Yao had also visited the Empire and its museums during her vacation.

We arrived quickly.

Unlike usual, perhaps because there are many people on Fuyun Island this month, even this usually deserted museum has become quite crowded.

Because of the large number of visitors, the museum staff also temporarily hired many tour guides.

As for Shen Bei'an, Ning Yao was still the one who explained things to him.

Perhaps because some of the artifacts here were similar to those that Shen Beian had seen before, the two hit it off.

Loud noises are not allowed in the museum, and the two were not speaking loudly, but they still attracted many people to stand and listen.

Neither Shen Bei'an nor Ning Yao were socially awkward, and even though they were surrounded by people, the two still had a lively discussion.