They tried to be quick and efficient, and kept their voices almost silent, because they didn't want to disturb their masters, the two lovers lying together in the room.
Sunlight streamed through the window and fell upon them, creating a serene and beautiful atmosphere.
Zhou Jin was the first to wake up. He felt a heavy weight in his arms and looked down to see Bai Lingxi's peaceful sleeping face.
Instantly, Zhou Jin's heart was overwhelmed with joy.
He was reluctant to leave, so he quietly held Bai Lingxi in his arms, savoring the beauty of this moment.
"Eek—" Bai Lingxi let out a soft whimper, then slowly opened her eyes.
His eyes, as clear and bright as glass, seemed to breathe life into the body, bringing the person to life.
Zhou Jin's heart trembled slightly. No matter how many times he saw Bai Lingxi, he would be moved by her, as if it were destiny, and he could not live without her.
"Zhou Jin?" Bai Lingxi's voice was hoarse, as if she hadn't drunk water for several days, or perhaps she had overused her voice.
Thinking about everything that happened last night, Zhou Jin felt a surge of excitement in his heart. He got off the bed, picked up a kettle of boiling water from the stove, and brewed some tea.
The tea was still piping hot, just like Zhou Jin's current mood, which was equally scalding.
"Xi'er, let me feed you." After the tea had cooled down enough, Zhou Jin gently lifted Bai Lingxi up and fed her the tea while half-holding her.
Seeing her sipping her tea in small, obedient sips, Zhou Jin's heart melted completely.
At this moment, Zhou Jin was unaware that his unfilial son, Zhou Changling, had already sent people to dig up his ancestral graves and would soon find his way to him, shattering the peace he had finally achieved.
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