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"Husband?" Yun Kexin was taken aback and looked at Yun Yan, saying, "Fourth Sister, aren't you with Brother-in-law at the training grounds? When will he be back home?"
Yun Yan smiled mysteriously, "Oh, I’m not sure. He is the type who 'comes without a trace and leaves without a sound.' He’s just trying to avoid worrying me, so he always gives me a 'surprise.'"
Yun Kexin didn’t notice the underlying meaning in Yun Yan's smile and thought for a moment, "Then shall we go together?"
"Sure," Yun Yan said cheerfully as she stood up, "I haven't seen my husband in days."
Seeing the two sisters heading towards the door, Tong Zhichen couldn't help but ask, "Yun Kexin, where are you two going?"
"Fourth Sister, where are you taking Seventh Sister? Can I come along?"
Yun Kexin snorted coldly, "What does it matter to you where we go? Why are you following us?!"
"No need to worry, Young Master Tong and Fu Shizi," Yun Yan replied gently with a smile. "I'm just accompanying Seventh Sister to the entrance of the residence to see my husband and then I'll return."
Upon hearing this, Fu Yihang had no choice but to give up and turned back to sit gloomily in his seat. Tong Zhichen, however, was quite considerate and smiled slightly as he said, "Seventh Sister, if you have something to attend to, feel free to go ahead. We can wait for a moment."
Yun Kexin felt warm inside; just this point made Fu Yihang forever incomparable to him.
When they reached the entrance of the residence, they saw Wei Qing leaning against the doorframe looking inside. Yun Kexin teased him, "Brother-in-law, are you trying to emulate Da Yu by passing your own door three times without entering? You're already at home; why don't you come in?"
Wei Qing chuckled, "It's not that I don't want to enter; it's that he can't enter—" He turned sideways and pointed across the street while teasingly saying, "Look over there; who is that?"
Yun Kexin focused her gaze and was first stunned before slowly breaking into a smile. Eventually, her smile became shy as she saw someone across the street nodding and waving at her. The person's clean-cut features exuded the freshness and resilience of winter plum blossoms.
"What are you still dawdling for?" Wei Qing teased. "That person has been waiting for you for quite a while..."
Yun Kexin pretended to be angry and glared at Wei Qing before shyly running away. Wei Qing and Yun Yan followed behind along with three maidservants.
The group stopped in front of Feng Yinxiao's place. Yun Kexin smiled and asked, "Young Lord, why don't you come inside the residence for a visit?"
"I originally thought so too, but later I changed my mind..." Feng Yinxiao said lightly with a smile.
"Changed your mind?" Yun Kexin asked, puzzled, "Why?"
"I—" Feng Yinxiao was about to speak but suddenly stopped, blushing as he said, "It's nothing. I just don't want to be cooped up in the mansion; I like to wander around."
"What wandering around? Young Lord doesn't want us to see the gift you gave Seventh Sister, right?" Shanyue teased playfully.
"You are quite clever." Yun Yan shot a sidelong glance at Shanyue and smiled.
"Alright, let's not linger here and disturb those two," Wei Qing said with a mischievous grin. "Otherwise, Seventh Sister will never see Young Lord's gift... Young Lord, Seventh Sister, you two chat for now; we are leaving."
Wei Qing only took three maidservants with him and dragged Yun Yan away, ignoring Yun Kexin's calls as they quickly disappeared from sight.
"Yun Kexin, don't you want to accompany me to the market alone?" Feng Yinxiao furrowed his brows slightly, hesitating as he said, "Of course, if you're worried about your reputation—"
"No," Yun Kexin quickly shook her head with a smile. "I'm just curious why Fu Shizi and Young Master Tong dare to enter the mansion while you wait alone at the market."
Could it be that he is really too shy to give her the gift in front of everyone?
"Follow me; let's walk as we talk," Feng Yinxiao relaxed a bit and smiled as he extended his hand to lead the way. "Yun Kexin, I've noticed that Third Madam doesn't seem to welcome me in the mansion, and I'm afraid she might make things difficult for you."
Yun Kexin chuckled softly and replied tactfully, "I'm not always in Third House; I actually spend a lot of time in First House and Second House. Auntie and Yun Ke both really like Young Lord."
Feng Yinxiao's long eyelashes fluttered, and his sensual lips curled slightly: Is this her hint? Does it mean he can openly seek her out from now on?!
As he thought happily like this, he led Yun Kexin through the market. The dazzling array of colorful accessories left the girls in awe. They stopped at a specialty accessory shop, where Shansheng, Shanying, and Shanyue all assumed that Young Lord was going to buy everything in the store for Seventh Sister. To their surprise, he said:
"Yun Kexin, could you give me a gift?" Feng Yinxiao turned sideways, gazing intently at Yun Kexin, suddenly serious yet unexpected.
Yun Kexin's eyes widened in shock: "What, a gift for him? But today is my birthday!"
Feng Yinxiao found her surprised expression adorable and didn't want to ruin the moment, so he remained silent, simply gazing at her with his dark, bright eyes, waiting for her response with a slight smile.
"Young Lord, are you sure you want me to give you a gift?" Yun Kexin asked, still somewhat bewildered.
"Yes!" His starry eyes never left her sparkling gaze.
He was actually trying to gauge her reaction—would she accept or refuse? Feng Yinxiao had prepared for both answers in his mind.
Yun Kexin looked around the shop they were in and playfully said, "You don't mean you want me to give you a hairpin or a hair stick meant for women, do you?"
Feng Yinxiao couldn't help but chuckle: "No, besides women's accessories, Yun Kexin can choose anything she likes."
Seeing his serious and focused demeanor, which didn't seem like he was joking, she had no choice but to seek help from others.
"Shan Yue, do you know what Young Lord likes?" She thought since she had taken care of him, she should know his preferences.
To her surprise, Shan Yue replied, "Replying to Seventh Sister, this servant does not know."
Yun Kexin lowered her gaze in thought and then looked up softly: "Come with me."
Feng Yinxiao was unsure of Yun Kexin's intentions and wondered if he had put her in a difficult position. He only wanted something that belonged to her; it shouldn't be too hard for her.
The group followed Yun Kexin to the outskirts, climbing high to enjoy the view. Upon reaching a flat area on the mountain, Yun Kexin took out an accessory from her bosom: a golden ring adorned with colorful ribbons and a Dragon Sparrow Ringed Blade; it was beautiful.
"Young Lord, this... is for you," Yun Kexin said as she held the accessory with both hands and presented it to Feng Yinxiao.
Feng Yinxiao noticed the seriousness on Yun Kexin's face as he accepted it and held it in his palm for a moment before looking up.
“Yun Kexin, this is—”
“Second Uncle's relic.” She looked back at him and spoke slowly.
“What? Second Master's relic?” Feng Yinxiao gasped, his first reaction was to ask how Second Master's relic ended up in her hands, but he changed his words, “Such a valuable item, how can it be given to someone else? Yun Kexin, it would be better for you to keep it with you.”
“Young Lord, please accept it,” Yun Kexin turned away as she walked, “This is the only valuable item I have, and I wish to give it to you.”
Standing at the mountain peak, Yun Kexin gazed down at the forest swaying in the wind, silent: if there were a failed revenge, there would still be one person who could forever pass on and preserve Father's relic; she trusted him.
The mountain breeze gently lifted Yun Kexin's hair and skirt, her figure amidst the vast mountains resembled a delicate fairy descended from the heavens, with a pair of lively eyes curiously observing the world around her. However, her beautiful face carried a languidness that seemed to see through worldly matters, standing alone.
“Yun Kexin, I'm sorry,” at some point, Feng Yinxiao had walked to her side and presented the Dragon Sparrow Ringed Blade ornament before her, saying, “I just wanted to have something that belongs to you; I never intended to possess Second Master's relic. Please take it back and keep it for yourself.”
Yun Kexin turned back and pushed Feng Yinxiao's hand away gently, smiling softly, “This is my decision; there is no coercion. It is a sincere gift; Young Lord need not feel guilty.”
Feng Yinxiao opened his palm, the colorful ribbons fluttering in the wind above his hand while the Dragon Sparrow Ringed Blade glimmered under the sunlight, dazzling to the eyes.
“Thank you! I will take good care of it,” Feng Yinxiao promised in a deep and powerful voice. He then took out a Brooch from his pocket and said with a smile, “Yun Kexin, this is your birthday gift from me.”
Yun Kexin examined the Brooch in Feng Yinxiao's hand: it was a phoenix made of pearls, with a pure white body and bright red wings. The feathers were inlaid with rubies, emeralds, agates, and Hetian Jade, noble, elegant, and extraordinarily beautiful.
At a glance, she recognized it as a precious item and quickly declined, “No, Young Lord, this is too valuable.”
Feng Yinxiao smiled slightly: “Accept it; this is my Mother's relic.”
Yun Kexin was taken aback and said, “No, Young Lord, I gave you Second Uncle's relic without expecting anything in return; it is simply my heartfelt intention.”
“This is also my heartfelt intention,” Feng Yinxiao replied slowly, a gentle smile playing on his lips as if warmed by spring breezes. “Moreover, this Brooch was prepared for your birthday long ago. Because it is precious, I wanted to give it to you privately.”
"But this really—" Yun Kexin still hesitated, unwilling to accept it.
Shanling, Shining, and Shan Yue were also a bit surprised that this young man and woman would give such a valuable item to each other. Could it be that they had already secretly developed feelings for one another?
"It's okay, you deserve it," Feng Yinxiao smiled gently, coaxing her. "Yun Kexin, this is my heartfelt gift. Please accept it and don't refuse."
Feeling Feng Yinxiao's enthusiasm, Yun Kexin no longer hesitated and accepted it, placing her hands over her heart and giving him a serene smile. "Thank you, Young Lord. I will treasure it."
"Silly girl, why are you thanking me?" Feng Yinxiao looked at her with affection. "I initially wanted to give you a string of Seven-Colored Glass Beads, but after thinking it over, I decided to give you the Phoenix Brooch instead."
Yun Kexin smiled and said nothing more. Feng Yinxiao continued, "Yun Kexin, I heard that the Han family has come to the capital? And Young Master Tong often visits the Duke of E State Mansion to see you?"
This was the question that had been troubling him for several days, even making him distracted during work at the Training Ground.
"Yes," Yun Kexin replied with a smile. "But what does that have to do with anything?"
Feng Yinxiao suddenly focused his gaze on the finely crafted Sachet at Yun Kexin's waist, thinking: I've never seen her wear that before; it must be new. Who could have given it to her? It seems she really likes it since she has it hanging on her clothes...
"It's nothing; I was just asking casually," Feng Yinxiao came back to his senses, maintaining his usual calm demeanor as he smiled. "Yun Kexin, let's take a walk before I send you back home."
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