Xiao Yuan felt somewhat hurt, feeling that the young master was becoming more and more distant from him. Now he wasn’t taking him along wherever he went. He said pitifully, “I am your personal attendant, I’ve been serving your daily needs since you were little. If you don’t let me do these tasks or follow you to serve you, what use am I in the mansion? Young Master, are you trying to drive me away?”

Hearing this, Su Qingwan stopped what he was doing and walked towards Xiao Yuan, looking at him quietly. “I’m not trying to drive you away. Now I want to try hard to learn how to serve Sister Yuner. It’s just that I’ve grown up being served by others, and I’m more or less unfamiliar with some things. I want to learn more about these tasks that I can manage to serve people, so that I can take good care of Sister Yuner.”

Saying this, Su Qingwan’s face reddened slightly, “Moreover… I will be accompanying her for a lifetime in the future.”

Xiao Yuan understood the deeper meaning of these words, and suddenly realized that the young master’s rare initiative to see Yun Qinwang earlier, and his special instruction to Manager Chen to inform him as soon as Yun Qinwang returned, was for this reason.

Xiao Yuan felt somewhat excited and said, “Young Master, have you really decided to marry Doctor Lu?”

“Yes, I will marry no one but Sister Yuner.” Su Qingwan nodded contentedly and instructed, “By the way, there’s nothing to do now, I want to rest for a while. If Aunt Chen comes with a message, make sure to wake me up. You can go now! If there’s anything, I’ll call you.”

“Yes.” Not wanting to disturb the young master’s rest, Xiao Yuan had no choice but to leave.

After Xiao Yuan left, Su Qingwan went to the small boxes next to the wardrobe, unlocked the clasp and opened the small door. The first layer contained neatly folded women’s clothes, the second layer held a folding fan, and the third layer contained two handkerchiefs, one new and one old.

Su Qingwan’s beautiful eyes were filled with tender affection. His fingertips slowly brushed over the clothes down to the last handkerchief. He took out the brand new light blue handkerchief that had been sitting there for a long time, embroidered with a pure white magnolia flower.

Su Qingwan looked at the handkerchief he had embroidered before, his heart now unable to contain its joy. Originally, he had intended to give it to Sister Yuner, but many complicated things happened in between, causing this handkerchief to remain ungifted.

Now that he and Sister Yuner had mutual feelings, this long-shelved handkerchief could finally be given to her.

After tidying up, Su Qingwan went to take a nap.

As evening approached and dusk fell, sure enough, several black stallions came galloping from the road. The sound of hooves could be heard clanging powerfully from afar. The servant guarding the gate immediately sent another person to inform Manager Chen.

The horses stopped outside Yun Qinwang’s mansion, but dust was still flying behind them.

Yun Qinwang was dressed in black armor, her heroic spirit no less than in years past. However, her face was somewhat pale and tired, with a thin layer of sweat on her forehead. As she dismounted, her legs suddenly weakened and she stumbled, fortunately caught quickly by Hua Ying.

Yun Qinwang glanced at her coldly, a flash of sharpness in her eyes, causing Hua Ying’s heart to tremble as she immediately withdrew her hand. She knew that Yun Qinwang had always been strong-willed and disliked showing any weakness in front of others.

At this moment, Chen Si hurried over and happened to witness this situation. Hua Ying was in a sorry state, covered in injuries. Her expression suddenly changed drastically. It seemed that this journey to the far north had encountered dangerous situations.

Knowing Yun Qinwang’s temperament, Chen Si followed behind her without a word.

After returning to the room, Su Bai took off a box tied to her belt and handed it to Chen Si, “Give this to Qingwan.”

“The young master returned today, and he has something to say to you.”

Chen Si stared intently at the box as she reached out to take it. This was something the young master urgently needed now, but unfortunately, the young master didn’t know about Yun Qinwang’s good intentions!

“Looking for me?” Su Bai’s tired eyes moved, flashing with surprise.

Qingwan had grown up ignoring her, never actively seeking her out, and even treating her more like an enemy.

Suddenly returning from Changyun Mountain wanting to see her, causing such a drastic change in his attitude, it could only be because of this Lu Yuner. Now for her sake, he disregarded everything else. It turns out she was so important in Qingwan’s heart.

A bitterness welled up in Su Bai’s heart. After a pause, she said, “Just tell him that I won’t interfere in his affairs with Lu Yuner. After Lu Yuner’s eyes recover, have him bring Lu Yuner to see me together. I want to talk with Lu Yuner. Also, it’s been a tiring journey, let Hua Ying go rest.”

“Yes.”

Chen Si took the item and withdrew. She knew that Yun Qinwang had suffered internal injuries and needed rest. She walked towards Hua Ying, who had been waiting outside the courtyard.

Chen Si said with a serious expression, “Did you encounter any dangerous situations on this journey?”

Hua Ying lowered her cold eyes, saying with self-reproach, “This subordinate arrived at the snow shop at the foot of Donghan Mountain in the far north and took out the item to exchange with the shopkeeper. Unfortunately, that shopkeeper was eccentric and unwilling to do business with me. Due to my incompetence, I only had a letter requesting the master to come personally.”

“When leaving the far north, it was this subordinate’s failure to protect the master well. We encountered an avalanche and almost got buried. This subordinate is willing to accept punishment.”

Seeing Hua Ying’s tattered clothes and injuries, Chen Si softened her tone, “Yun Qinwang didn’t blame you, after all, natural disasters are unavoidable. Yun Qinwang told you to go and tend to your wounds.”

“Yes, this subordinate takes her leave.” Hua Ying turned and left.

As soon as Yun Qinwang returned to the mansion, Xiao Yuan heard the news and, without waiting for Manager Chen to relay the message, he informed Su Qingwan.

Su Qingwan, thinking of returning to Changyun Mountain today, wanted to resolve things quickly. It seemed he didn’t want to spend even a second more with that person.

Soon he arrived at the North Garden, just in time to meet Chen Si who was coming to report. “Aunt Chen, she’s back, isn’t she?”

Chen Si, with a heavy heart, nodded.

“I want to see her.” Having received a response, Su Qingwan was about to leave.

“Wait! Young Master! Stop for a moment and listen to me.” Chen Si stretched out her arm to stop him and handed him a wooden box. “Yun Qinwang asked me to give this to you, saying you need it.”