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Feng Yinxiao walked with Yun Kexin through the beautiful mountains, stopping occasionally to laugh, experiencing a sense of comfort and joy he had never felt before. Several times, he truly wanted to take her soft hand and hold it in his palm, but with the three maidservants present, he could only suppress the feelings stirring within him.
In front of a low wall, Yun Kexin suddenly expressed a desire to climb up and walk along it.
"Seventh Sister, don't," Shanling said anxiously, waving her hands to stop her. "The wall is narrow; you might fall—"
"It's fine, I'll be careful," Yun Kexin interrupted before Shanling could finish. "I like to play on the edge; I've always done it this way."
"But it's not safe for you to be up there alone," Shining said awkwardly. "Today is Seventh Sister's birthday; we can't let anything go wrong. Otherwise, we won't be able to explain to Master and Madam... Sister, can we play something else?"
Yun Kexin slowly lowered her hand from the wall: how disappointing. Just as she was about to turn around, Feng Yinxiao said, "You three stay outside and keep watch; I'll accompany Seventh Sister. If anything happens, I'll take care of it."
Only then did Shanling and the others smile and step back.
"Yun Kexin, I'll help you up," Feng Yinxiao extended his hand gently. "Give me your hand."
Yun Kexin shyly placed her hand in Feng Yinxiao's palm. He smiled, holding her hand with one hand while gently wrapping his other arm around her waist, almost lifting her up. Once Yun Kexin was steady on her feet, Feng Yinxiao jumped down from the low wall.
"Yun Kexin, you can start walking now; be careful," he said, stretching out his arms as he looked up at her, afraid she might fall.
"I will; Young Lord need not worry," Yun Kexin replied with a slight smile as she began to step forward. "This is what I'm good at."
Sure enough, she walked back and forth several times. Although it wasn't entirely steady, nothing happened that Shining and the others had worried about. Feng Yinxiao felt relieved but didn't dare speak too much, fearing it would distract her.
After walking about ten times and returning to the starting point, Yun Kexin looked at the sun and felt it was time to head back. But suddenly she froze: how would she get down? The wall was low but not too low. If she jumped down hard, she might hurt her feet—
"Yun Kexin. Jump down; I'll catch you," Feng Yinxiao seemed to sense her thoughts. He stretched out his arms encouragingly. "Don't be afraid; as long as I'm here, you won't get hurt at all."
Yun Kexin's fair face flushed slightly: jumping down meant falling into his arms?!
Feng Yinxiao called out again. Yun Kexin couldn't think too much about it anymore; she closed her eyes and leaped downwards, immediately feeling herself fall into a strong embrace—he held her tightly in his arms. In that moment of eye contact, their hearts raced quickly as they gazed at the blushing Yun Kexin. Feng Yinxiao's infatuated eyes couldn't look away as he leaned in closer and whispered:
"Yun Kexin, I really want to hold you like this forever..."
The warm breath brushed against her ear; Yun Kexin's cheeks burned as she lowered her gaze, resting her head against Feng Yinxiao's broad chest, feeling shy and at a loss for what to do.
"Young Lord, please put me down." After a long time, Yun Kexin finally spoke.
"Alright." Feng Yinxiao gently replied, reluctantly loosening his arms and placing Yun Kexin on the ground.
Before leaving, he mustered the courage to lightly stroke her delicate hand in his palm while gazing at her with affectionate dark eyes, making Yun Kexin blush like a startled deer, lowering her head and running away as if escaping.
Feng Yinxiao's sexy lips curled up: It’s rare to see such a shy Seventh Sister, truly adorable yet graceful. His heart felt sweet as if filled with honey as he followed behind.
On the way back to the residence, after crossing the street and passing through an alley, Yun Kexin's Carriage was stopped by a woman:
"Excuse me, is the one sitting in the Carriage the Duchess of the Duke of E's Residence, Seventh Sister?"
The driver of the Carriage was Feng Yinxiao, who looked up and down at the woman blocking the alley with her arms outstretched and coldly asked, "Who are you?"
Unexpectedly, the woman ignored Shanling's question and stretched her neck stubbornly, saying, "May I ask if the one in the carriage is the Duchess of the Duke of E's Residence, Seventh Sister?"
"What's wrong with you?" Shining poked her head out from the carriage, displeased. "Why won't you say who you are? Do you think our sister can just meet anyone who wants to see her?"
"Sorry, I have matters to discuss with Seventh Sister," the woman said apologetically, nodding. "Some things I can only say in front of her."
Feng Yinxiao jumped down from the Carriage and walked over, saying, "Yun Kexin, do you want to come out for a moment?"
Only then did Yun Kexin lift the curtain of the carriage and peek out, seeing a woman in her twenties standing in front of the Carriage. She looked decent enough, but her attire did not seem that of a legitimate daughter.
Accompanied by three maidservants, Yun Kexin jumped down from the Carriage, but did not approach; she stood still and said:
"I am the Duchess of the Duke of E's Residence, Seventh Sister. Why did you stop my Carriage?"
Upon hearing this, the woman hurriedly took a few steps closer. Feng Yinxiao discreetly positioned himself behind Yun Kexin.
"I've met you, Seventh Sister." Although the woman acted recklessly, she was polite and somewhat timid.
"Speak freely if you have something to say," Yun Kexin said softly.
"Yes, thank you, Seventh Sister," the woman looked up, facing Yun Kexin, and lifted a bundle in her hand, saying, "This is a small gift from me to your father, Lord Yun. I hope you will accept it."
Yun Kexin narrowed her eyes: so it was a gift for her adoptive father after all, just delivered through her.
"Father is upright and just, and he never forms deep friendships with colleagues or subordinates," Yun Kexin's pretty face was covered with a layer of frost as she coldly interrupted, "How dare you bribe him through his family? This is truly audacious. Leave at once..." As she spoke, Yun Kexin flicked her sleeve and turned to leave. "Shanling, get in the carriage."
"No, no, Seventh Sister, please allow me to explain," the woman knelt anxiously in front of the carriage. "My name is Water Lily. My father is Shui Chengran, and we live south of Qinghe City. We are old acquaintances of Lord Yun—"
"Even if you are old acquaintances, there can be no acceptance of bribes," Yun Kexin interrupted impatiently. "If Father finds out that I accepted something on his behalf without permission, he will surely punish me! Young lady, I understand that you are still young and do not know better. I will forgive you this time; now quickly leave, or do not blame me for being rude." With one foot already on the carriage step and the other ready to follow—
"Seventh Sister, I am not finished," Water Lily said calmly despite her urgency. "What I bring is not something valuable; it is merely my heartfelt intention—Four Treasures of the Study." She lowered her head even further as she spoke softly. "Father does not know... To be honest with you, Seventh Sister, I admire Lord Yun."
Yun Kexin's heart trembled: admire? This girl named Water Lily likes her adoptive father? How unbelievable.
Wait a minute; her appearance and name seem familiar. Where have I heard them before? That's right! In my previous life, Third Uncle later took a concubine named Water Lily. Fu Lianyin was at odds with her; after Yun Yang passed away, what struck me most was Water Lily repeatedly telling me: "Seventh Sister, do not call Fu Family Mother; your father was harmed by her..." Not long after that, Water Lily disappeared like Dai Chun Ni.
Yun Kexin slowly turned back to gaze at the woman kneeling not far from her, dressed simply and lost in thought: After being reborn, I had tried to find Water Lily but due to my young age and limited ability, I never succeeded... With Water Lily here, perhaps I could uncover the mystery behind Yun Yang's death or even save Third Uncle—In my last life, my adoptive father became very fond of his concubine after being disappointed in Fu Lianyin, which sparked intense jealousy from Fu Lianyin. Of course, having Water Lily around would only add another enemy for Fu Lianyin; why not take advantage of that?!
Yun Kexin stepped closer and said gently, "Water Lily, lift your head."
Water Lily slowly raised her head. When her delicate oval face with smooth skin and appropriately sized eyes came into Yun Kexin's view, Yun Kexin was secretly astonished: Yes, it’s her—Water Lily! What a coincidence to run into her here. It truly feels like finding something effortlessly after searching high and low! The vengeful feelings within her were awakened again along with a familiar cold excitement from childhood...
Yun Kexin had Feng Yinxiao help check the bundle; it was indeed Four Treasures of the Study—brand new and not cheap.
"Water Lily, no matter how valid your reasons may be," Yun Kexin returned the bundle to the woman’s hands seriously. "As a child of Father’s family, you absolutely cannot accept gifts on his behalf; this is also family rule." Seeing Water Lily's disappointed and aggrieved expression, she added lightly, "In the future, you can explain directly to Father yourself; it would be more appropriate to present it to him in person."
Upon hearing this, Water Lily's previously dim eyes brightened: "Seventh Sister, do you really mean that?"
"Have you ever met my father before?" Yun Kexin asked suddenly as she looked at Water Lily.
Water Lily blushed and replied softly, "I have seen him two or three times when he visited Father."
"What impression did he have of you?" Yun Kexin asked calmly yet sharply.
"This... the woman does not know," Shui Lian said, nervously fiddling with her braided hair. "Every time he comes, he only talks to Father or reminisces; he rarely pays attention to me."
Yun Kexin's lively eyes turned, and she said, "I understand."
After speaking, she returned in silence, getting into the carriage with three maidservants. Feng Yinxiao understood and took the driver's seat. Just as he was about to crack the whip, Shui Lian suddenly stood up, grabbed the window, and shouted, "Seventh Sister, this is just my intention; it is absolutely not a bribe. Please do not let the adults misunderstand."
"Understood," Yun Kexin replied without lifting the curtain of the carriage, simply saying, "I will do my best."
"Thank you, Seventh Sister."
"Young Lord, let's set off."
On the way, sitting in the carriage, Yun Kexin fell into deep thought: Although she was lucky to encounter Water Concubine from her past life, Fu Lianyin's nemesis, she still needed to stay alert. It was better to be cautious; after all, rebirth meant that too many people and events could change. Perhaps in this life, Water Concubine might be influenced by Fu Lianyin and stand against her? However, no matter what, since they had met, it was a great opportunity to deal with Fu Lianyin that must not be missed!
Thinking of this, Yun Kexin's gaze dimmed slightly as a cold smile appeared at the corners of her lips.
At this moment, the carriage was being driven by three maidservants including Shan Ling. Inside sat Feng Yinxiao. He noticed Yun Kexin's unpredictable expression that even contained a chilling killing intent; the previous shy and lovely Seventh Sister had vanished without a trace. A chill ran through his heart: What is Yun Kexin thinking? Why does she become like another person every time she comes to Third House?! Confused, he heard Shan Ling from outside say, "We've arrived at the residence." (To be continued)
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