When the two returned to the inn, Feng Guang expected to see You'er's mother with a worried look on her face, but instead found a lively and energetic You'er.
You'er's mother walked over with a smile on her face. "You've had a hard time, young master and young lady. You'er went out to play and only just came back. I'm so sorry to have troubled you both."
"No...it's nothing, it's good that the child is back." Feng Guang smiled gently on the surface, but in reality, she gripped Si Jia's hand so tightly that her nails dug into his palm.
Si Jia glanced down at her, then walked up to her and shielded her behind him. "It's good that You'er is alright. Madam can rest assured now."
"Yes, this child is always disobedient and a master at causing me trouble." You'er's mother pushed the sulking child behind her to the front. "You'er, hurry up and apologize to the young master and young lady. Do you know how many people you worried about today because of your playfulness?"
"Sister Fengguang, Brother Thirteen... it was You'er's fault. I shouldn't have gone out to play and made you worry." You'er obediently admitted his mistake, but when he stared at Fengguang, his clear eyes seemed to indicate that he wanted to say something to her.
Sijia glanced back at Fengguang, whose eyes were now unsure where to look. Her expression revealed her utterly cowardly nature.
He said, "It's getting late. It's good that You'er is back. Madam, let's go back to our room to rest."
"Thank you both for your hard work today," You'er's mother said, bowing slightly.
Back in her room, Feng Guang was completely exhausted as soon as she closed the door. She slumped onto the table, refusing to let go of Si Jia's hand. "It was terrifying... especially when I saw the longevity lock on You'er's body with his name engraved on it."
"Since they haven't taken any action, we should just take it in stride."
"Maintaining a calm mind...it's so difficult." She could manage it when she didn't know, but she just happened to know!
Si Jia got up, but her hand was still being held tightly by him, so he couldn't go far. He said helplessly, "If the princess is really scared, she might as well think of something happy to relax."
"Something that makes you happy?" She thought for a moment, then smiled. "Meeting you is something that makes me very happy."
His gaze darkened; she would understand later that this was not something to be happy about.
Finally, she was so tired that she couldn't stay awake any longer, so she let go of his hand, lay down on the bed, and fell fast asleep, sleeping until the sun was high in the sky the next day.
Feng Guang sat up in bed, still a little groggy, and saw Si Jia sitting at the table drinking tea. His every move exuded elegance and nobility, and even without saying a word, he truly made people feel extraordinary.
"Sijia..." The girl, who had just woken up, had a slightly hoarse and soft voice, a voice that was also very capable of inducing people to commit crimes.
Si Jia paused in his teacup, then looked at her. "Did you sleep well?"
"Hmm...it's okay." She nodded, then hugged her knees and grinned foolishly. "You're so beautiful, um...so beautiful it's gone straight to my heart."
This might be considered teasing, but the way she said it in such a silly and cute tone made it seem like she genuinely meant it.
Si Jia had gone from feeling uncomfortable with compliments about his looks to being used to them. He acted as if he hadn't heard her say it at all. "I've made a new discovery. Want to hear it?"
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