After hearing this, Qin Ye was stunned.

What's the meaning?

Zong Zheng left him... in Jiangnan?

Lu Qin was also panicked for a second. His father had once said that no one should be told about his presence in Jiangnan. How did his uncle know about it?

My father and my uncle have never had a good relationship. If they meet again, will there be any trouble?

"Go call him," Zong Zhengchen bent down, patted her shoulder, and said gently, "Tell your father that I have prepared some wine and am waiting for him to come."

Lu Qin lowered her head nervously: "Yes..."

The servant took her out of the house.

In the courtyard, all the idlers were dismissed. It was very quiet here, with a good environment and a good view. There was also a small pond and flowing water next to it. Standing by the pond, looking at the koi swimming freely in it, it was peaceful and comfortable.

Zong Zhengchen stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes slightly closed, the fingers of his clenched fist rubbing absentmindedly, waiting quietly.

Qin Ye looked at his profile and hesitated, "How do you know he is in Jiangnan?"

If he hadn't said it, she wouldn't have known anything.

"Guessed," he said.

"Guess?"

"Well, I tested Lu Qin and saw her reaction. I knew that I was right. He really is in Jiangnan. Since you are here, let's meet him. I have to do my best to be a good host." His tone was calm as usual. When he mentioned this brother and thought of the life-and-death struggle four years ago, his mentality was now very peaceful.

Qin Ye bit his lower lip lightly, "Will he come?"

Zong Zhengchen didn’t know either.

In recent years, although the relationship between Jiangnan and Jiangbei has become as close as a family, the relationship between the two brothers has always been delicate.

There seemed to be a thin layer of window paper between them, and no one took the initiative to break it as to what was hidden behind the window paper.

Now, with Prince Chen's wedding coming up, Emperor Li's visit to Jiangnan has become a golden opportunity to break through this layer of window paper.

Time is passing by...

Qin Ye waited with him.

She didn't know how long she waited, her feet were numb from standing, just when she thought he would not come, a slight sound of footsteps finally was heard outside the courtyard.

She turned around and saw a familiar figure.

It's him!

He was dressed in a plain white robe, had a slender figure, his hair was tied up high, and he looked dignified. He looked exactly like the way he looked when she first saw him at the palace banquet that year.

At that time, he was introverted, humble and tolerant.

Now, he is mature and steady, having experienced the vicissitudes of life, with a hint of fatigue and vicissitudes between his brows. He has transformed from a forbearing boy to the confident and independent man he is today.

Qin Ye's eyes were a little dazed.

Time flies.

So many things have happened in these few short years. When I saw him again after four years, I felt some indescribable emotion in my heart.

She turned around and bowed slightly: "Your Majesty."

This was the first sentence she said after meeting again after four years.

Zong Zhengli didn't want to show up, but after hesitating for a long time, he still came.

I saw a pair of perfect couples walking with their backs together by the pond. Be it life or death, they would walk hand in hand through life, sharing weal and woe. Nothing could separate them.

Only then did he understand what true love is, what it means to let go, what it means to not force something, and what it means to fulfill something.

Zong Zhengchen turned around.

When their eyes met, many past memories were replayed rapidly, including joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, separation and reunion.

Two men in their thirties met again. The impetuousness, sharpness and evenly matched disputes of their youth have shed, and now they are calmer and more rational.