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"There's no need to worry, Seventh Sister can just lie down," Feng Yinxiao said lightly, a hint of a smile slowly flowing in his eyes. "No need for formalities."
"Thank you, Young Lord," Yun Kexin hurriedly replied, then turned to Fu Lianyin and said, "Mother, you don't need to feed me personally; Kexin can do it herself."
"How can that be? You've suffered so much," Fu Lianyin felt that after all she had endured, now that "there are many people," it was the perfect opportunity to show off. "All Mother wants is to teach you a lesson and see if you dare to throw tantrums again. Who would have thought you would be so stubborn? I won't dare to do this again..."
Yun Kexin almost laughed out loud; Fu Lianyin truly was "finding opportunities to insert herself." She wouldn't miss any chance to show off. Since she was going through so much trouble to please Yun Yang and mend their marital rift, how could she let her "daughter" fall behind and disappoint Yun Yang?!
"Thank you, Mother," Yun Kexin said with a silly smile. "I've learned my lesson too. If I ever feel upset again, I will definitely talk to Mother and Father, and never treat myself this way."
"That's right," Fu Lianyin smiled as she scooped another spoonful towards Yun Kexin's mouth. "Seventh Young Lady should have thought this way long ago. What unresolved issues could there be between mother and daughter? Even teeth and lips sometimes get hurt when they are so close together, right?"
"Mother is absolutely right," Yun Kexin said with a faint smile as she reached out to push aside Fu Lianyin's spoon. "I will keep this in mind; give it to me."
Without paying attention to Fu Lianyin's insincere pleasantries, she quickly took the bowl and finished eating in a few bites, then handed the bowl to the maid. To prevent Fu Lianyin from continuing her act, Yun Kexin turned to Yun Yang. "Father, I haven't been out for days; how about going out for a walk today?"
Hearing Yun Kexin's words, Feng Yinxiao, who had been looking for an opportunity to speak, smiled even more: this was exactly what he wanted. His purpose for coming was to take Yun Kexin out for some fresh air; staying cooped up in the big house would surely suffocate her. He also wanted to understand the reason behind her fasting.
"But Kexin, your health..." Yun Yang paused and said, "Shouldn't you rest for a day or two? You look so weak—"
Without thinking, Yun Kexin jumped in, " Father, I've been cooped up in my room for three days. Aside from feeling a bit hungry, I'm really fine."
She almost wanted to get up and walk around as proof—indeed, she had endured both physical and mental torment just to oppose Fu Lianyin, but she had finally made it through.
Noticing Yun Kexin's desire for the outside world at that moment, Feng Yinxiao chimed in:
"Lord Yun, if you trust me, why not let me take care of Seventh Sister? I can take her out with a few attendants for some fresh air and will definitely return her before dusk."
Yun Yang still held respect for the man who had once single-handedly charged into enemy lines during a hunt to save the Emperor and the Crown Prince. He admired his courage and boldness; with the protection of the Young Lord, he had no doubts or worries—he just worried whether it was appropriate for Yun Kexin, who had been through so much without resting, to go out immediately.
"Father, Young Lord will protect me," Yun Kexin said playfully with a pale face. "Are you still worried about anything?"
"Master, let's go with what Kexin wants," Fu Lianyin seized the opportunity to speak with Yun Yang, smiling as she added, "Let nephew Yi Hang join you as well." She paused slightly before turning back to Yun Kexin. "Seventh Young Lady, would it be alright if you took along Eighth Younger Sister? She likes following you."
"Hmph, well arranged! Truly relentless! Yun Kexin is slandering!"
"Yes, I will follow Mother’s arrangements."
"Mother, I want to go too," Yun Ran suddenly called out while kneeling by the bed. "Father, please tell Mother and Seventh Sister that I want to go as well." She had endured for too long.
Fu Yihang poured cold water on her: "No, Uncle, don’t let Fifth Sister go. She’s very annoying and bothersome." Yun Ran instantly felt as if she had fallen into an Ice Cellar, shivering all over.
Fu Lianyin initially wanted to scold Yun Ran to keep kneeling but realized that Qingyuan Marquis was present and needed to be careful. So she turned to persuade Fu Yihang with a smile: "Yi Hang, I’ve already allowed Eighth Younger Sister to go with you all. What’s the point of leaving behind an Eldest Sister? It wouldn’t look good if others found out. Besides, Yun Xiao needs someone to take care of her, right?!"
Fu Yihang frowned but said nothing further.
Thus, Feng Yinxiao took Yun Kexin out, with Fu Yihang and Yun Ran following behind. They held onto Yun Xiao, and the maidservants attended to Yun Kexin, which made Feng Yinxiao feel both amused and exasperated: he wanted to have a few words alone with Seventh Sister, but now there was a whole crowd following them. How could he manage that?
"Seventh Sister..."
"Young Master..."
It was as if they were in sync; both turned to look at each other at the same time and spoke in unison to break the silence before quickly lowering their heads again, feeling somewhat embarrassed. After a while, it was Feng Yinxiao who spoke first:
"Where does Seventh Sister want to go?"
"The Young Lord can decide," Yun Kexin replied softly, surprised at her own docility.
"I originally wanted to take you hiking," Feng Yinxiao said more casually, smiling brightly. "But I noticed you haven’t eaten much, so let’s get you something to eat first—"
"No, no, hiking is fine," Yun Kexin suddenly looked up, her face slightly flushed as she said, "I like hiking."
"But hiking requires stamina; how can you do it without eating?" Feng Yinxiao insisted. "Let’s eat something first."
Having never encountered someone so stubborn, Yun Kexin chuckled inwardly.
A clever attendant beside him said, "Young Lord, why don't I go buy some food for Seventh Sister to enjoy on the mountain?"
"That works," Feng Yinxiao finally agreed, smiling. "Hurry up."
The attendant complied and soon returned with two large paper bags. The group began their hike up the mountain.
Upon reaching halfway up, Feng Yinxiao suggested resting in a pavilion ahead. Seventh Sister couldn't walk for too long without a break, and Yun Kexin appreciated his thoughtfulness.
In the pavilion, the master had gathered around a table. Yun Ran, as the Concubine Daughter, did not dare to sit and stood behind with the maidservants, which made her resent her Birth Mother even more for being a concubine.
"Seventh Sister, I want almond cake," Yun Xiao said, pointing at the food laid out in the paper bags on the stone table, her mouth watering. "I want to eat."
The maidservant intended to help but was stopped by Yun Kexin. She took a piece and handed it to Yun Xiao, smiling as she said, "Eighth Younger Sister, hold this and eat slowly so you don't choke." She then leaned over to instruct her personal maid, "Get some water for Eighth Sister so she doesn't cough."
Yun Xiao sweetly smiled as she accepted the treat and began to eat.
Feng Yinxiao felt a slight stirring in his heart, a warm feeling quietly enveloping him.
Yun Kexin enjoyed some rose lotus seed cake and cream rolls, followed by a glass of milk melon juice. It felt exceptionally good—after all, the royal residence had everything except for these treats that had left her feeling hungry.
She was focused on eating while also attending to Yun Xiao, so she didn't notice the flickering flames in Feng Yinxiao's dark eyes whenever he looked at her, as if they could ignite at any moment because of her. He was also contemplating finding an opportunity for them to talk privately.
Feng Yinxiao's attendants were indeed those who had followed him for many years; they could easily tell what was on Young Lord's mind.
"Young Lord, although we are only halfway up the mountain, the view here is not inferior to that from the peak," one of the attendants chimed in. "Why not go with Seventh Sister to enjoy it?"
When Yun Kexin heard the words "Seventh Sister" and looked up, Feng Yinxiao quickly averted his gaze in embarrassment, fearing she would notice he had been watching her. Fu Yihang found it hard to bear.
"Seventh Sister, what do you think?" Feng Yinxiao asked, looking outside the pavilion while his peripheral vision remained on Yun Kexin, cautiously inquiring.
Her heart was pounding. Going somewhere alone with a man, she feared that Seventh Sister would outright refuse. Unexpectedly, a cheerful voice came from beside her: "Sure, that's a good idea. I haven't had the chance to enjoy the view for a long time. I would like to go with Young Lord."
In fact, Yun Kexin had noticed that Feng Yinxiao wanted to say something to her, but it was inconvenient with so many people around, which was why she had hesitated to speak. Fortunately, his Attendant stepped in for him.
Fu Yihang was about to stand up and express his opinion when Yun Kexin's words stopped him:
"Cousin, you and Elder Sister Five along with Nursemaid should wait here for a moment. Eighth Younger Sister must be taken care of properly; we can't have a repeat of last time. We'll just go ahead and be back soon; it's not far."
Last time, Yun Xiao had fallen from the swing, and Fu Yihang had felt guilty for a long time. Although he ended up taking care of Yun Ran as well, he didn't dare to slack off and could only watch helplessly as Feng Yinxiao and Yun Kexin walked out of the pavilion together.
"Cousin, Elder Sister Five, where are Seventh Sister and that handsome Big Brother going?" Yun Xiao blinked innocently and asked.
"Nothing much, Xiao Sister, don't ask," Fu Yihang said with a sullen face. Watching the two leave, he felt both sour and jealous. "Hurry up and eat; later your cousin will take you out to play."
On one hand, Yun Ran was pleased that Feng Yinxiao and Yun Kexin had "withdrawn" at the right moment; on the other hand, she was annoyed by Fu Yihang's jealousy. However, no matter what, the two now had an opportunity for "private interaction," which was better than when Yun Kexin was present—Fu Yihang's gaze would always follow her like a shadow.
At this moment, Feng Yinxiao and Yun Kexin were maintaining a certain distance while walking forward under the golden autumn sun in October. They exchanged no words but seemed to be engaged in a tacit spiritual journey together.
When they reached a spot by the mountain, they paused and gazed into the distance, feeling refreshed. The mountain breeze gently blew in, lifting Yun Kexin's hair as it danced in the wind. Occasionally brushing against her cheek and red lips, it softly tucked her hair behind her ear. When Feng Yinxiao glanced back accidentally, he deeply etched this gentle and serene "gesture" of Yun Kexin into his mind.
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