Su Qingwan obediently walked forward. Ye Cen took his hand and put on the gift Mu Yang had handed over. “This is a small token from Uncle. You must accept it.”

Su Qingwan looked at the silver bracelet on his wrist: “This…”

Ye Cen smiled and said: “This is a silver bracelet made many years ago. Although it’s not worth much now, it was given to me by my father-in-law when I married your aunt. He said it was given to him by his father-in-law, passed down from generation to generation. It’s considered a family heirloom.”

“I treat Yuner like my own daughter, and you will be Yuner’s husband. Naturally, this silver bracelet is passed on to you. The gift is humble, but the sentiment is profound. Qingwan, you must accept it properly.”

Knowing the history of the bracelet, Su Qingwan was slightly stunned. His eyelashes, as thin as cicada wings, fluttered, and he said with emotion: “Thank you for Uncle’s gift. I will cherish it well.”

Ye Cen nodded with satisfaction, his gaze moving once again to his thin and slender figure, looking up and down. His brows gradually knitted with concern: “Qingwan! You look a bit thin. You need to take good care of yourself. You should know that bearing children is very important for men, you mustn’t be careless.”

“As someone who’s been through it, Qingwan, you should listen to Uncle’s words. You should nourish yourself a bit more and become a little plumper. Besides, being too thin can be uncomfortable, and it also affects the couple’s bedroom activities.”

Seeing Su Qingwan lower his head shyly at this, Ye Cen smiled, “What I’m saying are things you’ll experience in the future. It’s normal to be shy now, but when you truly become a husband, you won’t be like this anymore.”

“You and Yuner will be staying here for a few days. If you have any questions about the wedding night or other matters that you don’t understand and want to ask about, you can come and find Uncle.”

Faced with the elder’s frank sharing of experience, although Su Qingwan’s heart was racing, he still listened carefully and took these words to heart: “Yes.”

After a period of casual conversation on both sides, it was time for dinner.

About half an hour later, after the meal, they returned to Qinsi Garden.

The lights were on in the room. Lu Yuner was searching for and browsing books on the bookshelf. At this time, Su Qingwan entered carrying a basin of hot water. “Elder Sister Yuner, I’ve brought you a basin of hot water. Come quickly and soak your feet. You’ve been tired these past few days, this will help you relax and sleep well.”

Lu Yuner put the book in her hand back on the shelf and slowly walked towards him. Looking at the wisps of steam rising from the basin, a warmth and sense of security welled up in her heart.

Lu Yuner pulled him over to sit down and squatted down to take off his shoes. Seeing this, Su Qingwan pulled his feet back slightly and hurriedly said: “Elder Sister Yuner, this is prepared for you.”

Lu Yuner wouldn’t let him go, grabbing his foot, “We came to Jinling Prefecture on the same boat. If I’m tired, you must be tired too. Besides, you’ve been taking care of me for so long, I want to pamper you too! Or is it that Qingwan doesn’t need my care?”

Faced with her deep sea-like tenderness, Su Qingwan slightly turned his reddened face away and said softly: “I do, but can I do it myself?”

Lu Yuner said while taking off his shoes: “Alright!”

After everything was removed, a pair of delicate jade feet was revealed. Lu Yuner’s eyelashes trembled slightly as she tested the water temperature for him, “It’s just right, come on!”

After soaking his feet, Lu Yuner dried them off and carried him to the couch. She asked curiously, “Qingwan, are you ticklish?”

Su Qingwan’s eyes showed confusion, “Why does Elder Sister Yuner ask this?”

Lu Yuner explained with a smile: “After soaking your feet, a massage would be even more effective. If you’re not ticklish, I was thinking of giving you a massage.”

Su Qingwan’s phoenix eyes narrowed mischievously, like a cute little fox, and he said: “I’m not ticklish.”

Lu Yuner said: “Then wait a moment.”

After that, she tidied everything up and took the basin of foot-washing water out. Su Qingwan watched her departing figure, his face beaming with happiness, seemingly already imagining the blissful life of the couple in the future.

“Relax.” Lu Yuner came back and sat on the edge of the couch, holding his jade feet in her palms to massage.

The young man’s ankle bones were slightly protruding, his toes small and cute and rounded. After being slowly soaked in hot water, his skin was even more white with a touch of red, and felt soft and smooth to the touch.

Lu Yuner massaged seriously and asked: “Is the pressure alright?”

Su Qingwan met her gaze and said with a reddened face: “Mm, it’s just right.”

Although Su Qingwan’s expression didn’t show any changes, his emotions had already gone through several transformations inside. With the intimate touch and the blending of pressure, this sensation was simply extremely pleasurable for him.

He gripped the hem of his clothes with his fingers, and his toes couldn’t help but curl up comfortably.

Noticing his reaction, Lu Yuner smiled slightly, “Does it feel good?”

Su Qingwan looked at her with shy eyes and asked directly: “Mm, it feels very good. Can I give Elder Sister Yuner a massage in return later?”

Lu Yuner shook her head with a smile, “No.”

A hint of disappointment flashed in Su Qingwan’s eyes, “Why? Is Elder Sister Yuner afraid I won’t do it well? I can learn.”

Lu Yuner comforted him: “It’s not because of Qingwan, it’s just that I’m ticklish.”

At the mention of “ticklish”, the corners of Su Qingwan’s mouth curved up, and his eyes showed a hint of interest.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door outside the room. “My Lady! My Lady!”

Hearing someone coming, Su Qingwan pressed Lu Yuner’s hand. It was fine in private, but if others saw Elder Sister Yuner massaging his feet, it would be embarrassing for her. “Elder Sister Yuner, stop massaging. It’s not good if Steward Qiu sees.”

Lu Yuner replied: “What’s not good about it? You are my fiancé. How I treat you is my own business. Besides, Qiu Yi won’t come in.”

Su Qingwan’s dark eyes concealed a smile, and he said no more.

Lu Yuner continued massaging and asked towards the door: “What’s the matter?”

Hearing the sound from inside the room, Qiu Yi knew that Young Master Su was inside. Thinking about that matter, she didn’t want to disturb the two, so she only knocked on the door and didn’t enter. “My Lady, Young Master Tang just sent someone over, saying he would like to meet you at the Listening Snow Tower at noon tomorrow. They’re still waiting at the door for your reply.”

Lu Yuner replied without hesitation: “Meet at the Listening Snow Tower at noon tomorrow. Go and give the reply!”

Su Qingwan lowered his head and sat quietly, as if he hadn’t heard the conversation just now. Lu Yuner glanced at him, knowing that he would lower his head and not speak when he had something on his mind.

Lu Yuner stopped what she was doing and got up to walk outside.

Only then did Su Qingwan raise his eyes to watch her departing figure, his heart feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

He admitted that he had a strong possessiveness towards Elder Sister Yuner, and he didn’t like other men getting close to her.

But if he interfered too much with Elder Sister Yuner, it would make him seem narrow-minded and intolerant, which might cause Elder Sister Yuner to become annoyed with him.

Although Elder Sister Yuner had no romantic feelings for Young Master Tang, it was obvious that she treated him a bit differently. Just now when he asked to meet her, she agreed without even thinking, clearly without much consideration when answering.

After a while, Lu Yuner returned to the room.

Seeing her return, Su Qingwan got up from the bed, “Elder Sister Yuner, you should rest early. I’ll return to my room first.”

Lu Yuner reached out to press on his shoulders, “No rush, I still have something to say to Qingwan.”

Su Qingwan said: “I know what Elder Sister Yuner wants to say. Actually, I…”

“Qingwan, listen to me first.”

Lu Yuner interrupted him and said seriously: “That year when I politely declined the marriage with Young Master Tang, I encountered some issues after returning to the capital, and never went to Jinling Prefecture again.”

“After such a long time, I thought his feelings for me were just a past affection, merely a memory. But today, talking with Aunt, I learned that Young Master Tang has turned down many marriage proposals for my sake, and has been waiting for me since I didn’t marry him.”

“Young Master Tang is a good man, kind-hearted and sincere. He can’t keep being troubled by love because of me. My appointment tomorrow is to persuade him to let go early.”

Su Qingwan’s hands hidden in his sleeves tightened, and he said softly: “I didn’t expect… Young Master Tang to be so devoted to Elder Sister Yuner.”

Recalling when he first saw Young Master Tang, his eyes never left Elder Sister Yuner. When he saw Elder Sister Yuner, his smiling eyes were filled with an undissipated deep affection.

He vaguely saw his former self in Young Master Tang. Even if he could see Elder Sister Yuner for just a glance, his heart would be content and happy.

Loving someone without getting any response is a great pain. He had thought that Elder Sister Yuner would never like him, but unexpectedly, he ended up touching her heart.

Young Master Tang knew Elder Sister Yuner earlier than him. Now it seems he was the lucky one.

Lu Yuner hugged him and said: “Matters of the heart can’t be forced. Although he has feelings for me, I have no intention towards him. Qingwan, don’t overthink in the future.”

Su Qingwan rested his head on her shoulder, his clear and bright eyes reflecting a moving shimmer. He had always been sensitive, and every change in his emotions, Elder Sister Yuner could perceive and give him patient explanations and indulgence.

A good woman like her would be hard to find in this world, and he, Su Qingwan, was fortunate enough to become her husband. He had no regrets in this life.

The corners of Su Qingwan’s mouth were tinged with a pleasant sweetness as he said in a gentle tone: “Elder Sister Yuner, let me stay here tonight! Actually, last time in the small courtyard at the Imperial Academy, when I woke up, I knew that Elder Sister Yuner had not slept with me on the couch.”

“This time, let me stay. I sleep very obediently and won’t move around. I promise I won’t touch you inappropriately.”

Su Qingwan pulled away from her, tugging at her clothes and pleading coquettishly: “Elder Sister Yuner, just let me stay, okay? Please? Okay?”