At this moment, Elder Sister Yuner seemed extraordinarily different from usual, in a silky white soft robe, her long dark hair sliding over her shoulders, the warm candlelight enveloping her whole body, so gentle it made one want to get closer.

The next second, he met Elder Sister Yuner’s gaze. Caught peeking, Su Qingwan bashfully turned away, his whole face starting to burn red. So he slowly buried his little face in the bedding, hiding his earlier embarrassment.

Lu Yuner smiled slightly, pretending not to have seen. Seeing he was already lying down, she then extinguished the light and returned to bed.

The bright moon hung high, stars twinkling, adorning the surrounding darkness.

At this time the room was dim, the surroundings silent, but the air seemed to be slowly warming up due to an inexplicable ambiguity.

Lying down, Su Qingwan could sense the depression in the bed beside him, accompanied by a faint cool fragrance.

Now, finally sleeping in the same bed as desired, Su Qingwan suddenly didn’t know why he dared not move. Perhaps it was his first time sharing a bed with a woman. His hand gripping the bedding kept tightening, extremely nervous.

Lu Yuner was the same, more at a loss what to do. Although she had dated before, none of her relationships lasted more than three months, so naturally she had never slept together with a man. Perhaps this was also the reason for their breakups.

When Lu Yuner lay down, she didn’t get close to him, maintaining a certain distance. Although Su Qingwan was shy, he wouldn’t miss this rare opportunity. He silently moved towards the position beside her, pressing his soft body against hers, a snow-white arm emerging from the large sleeve to drape over her waist.

At this moment, Su Qingwan’s blushing cheeks were like ripe fruit, fortunately hidden by the night, concealing the unnaturalness and nervousness on his face.

Lu Yuner’s eyes suddenly deepened, her palms seeming to sweat, but she didn’t speak, also tacitly allowing the young master Su’s actions.

She closed her eyes, reorganizing her thoughts. When she opened them again, the fluctuations in her eyes from earlier had faded.

Su Qingwan’s lips curved slightly upwards, the hand on her waist slowly moving upwards. But before he could succeed, the next second his hand was grabbed. Lu Yuner turned on her side to face him, her gaze hazy as if covered in black mist, saying softly: “Didn’t we agree not to get handsy? Has Wan’er forgotten?”

Su Qingwan instead laughed, his delicate brows and eyes relaxing, his coquettish tone containing a spoiled complaint: “Mm, I forgot, but now that Elder Sister Yuner has mentioned it, I remember again.”

Su Qingwan raised himself slightly, his eyes shy as he drew closer and met her gaze. His heart was very nervous as he parted his lips slightly and said: “I can’t get handsy with Elder Sister Yuner, but can I do this?”

As soon as the words fell, he leaned in and kissed those soft lips, sucking on them like eating candy. After lingering for a few seconds, he got his wish and lay back in her arms, the corner of his mouth bearing a stolen smile as he said coyly: “This, Elder Sister Yuner can’t refuse.”

Faced with the young master Su’s teasing, although the behavior was somewhat childish, it still caused Lu Yuner to show a fleeting shyness on her face after the initial shock. It seemed the young master Su was really using every trick in the book on her. If they were married, wouldn’t he…

Thinking of this, Lu Yuner’s eyelashes trembled slightly. They’d have to set some rules in advance later. For now it was late, better to rest first. She opened her mouth and said: “Alright, stop fooling around, let’s sleep!”

At this time, a light was still on in a room in the rear courtyard of the Mu residence, with rhythmic sounds coming from inside. Mu Xuan sat seriously at the desk, looking through account books while skillfully manipulating an abacus to check figures.

Ye Chen looked at the busy figure across from her, so she put down her needlework, stood up and came behind her, placing her hands on her shoulders to massage them. “Xuan Niang, you’ve worked hard, it’s late, you should rest.”

Mu Xuan didn’t stop her movements, “It’s fine, there are just a few more entries to check, if you’re tired, go to sleep first!”

Ye Chen glanced at the account books on the desk, her eyes full of distress as she frowned and said: “Don’t try to fool me, the remaining pages are much thicker than just a few entries. Besides, didn’t Yuner come? Didn’t you always give this to her to do before?”

Mu Xuan’s hand stopped moving the abacus, “Yuner is a good seedling for business. Whenever she comes to Jinling Zhou to visit us, I do indeed let her take over some tasks. But this time she’s brought the young master Su with her, so I want to give her more time to accompany young master Su and show him around Jinling Zhou.”

Having to manage all the family businesses alone was indeed too much for her to handle. Yang’er was after all a man, it wasn’t appropriate for him to be out in public all day. If only he could still bear children, it would be good to have another daughter. Unfortunately, his body had been uncooperative these past years.

Ye Chen’s eyes started to redden, saying with distress: “Alas! It’s all my fault, otherwise you wouldn’t have to work so hard.”

Hearing these words, Mu Xuan’s expression suddenly changed. She put down everything in her hands, stood up and embraced Ye Chen, saying with heartache: “Chen Lang, it’s not your fault. It’s me who didn’t protect you well, making you suffer alongside me ever since you married me. It’s my fault.”

Ye Chen’s nose stung as he sniffled and said: “No! It’s not Xuan Niang’s fault, it’s my problem. It’s my body that’s uncooperative, unable to give Xuan Niang more children.”

Mu Xuan reached out to wipe his tears, “Chen Lang, don’t cry anymore, alright? Didn’t you give birth to Yang’er for me? He’s so obedient, sensible and filial, others are all envious of us! Having Yang’er is already enough for us. Don’t cry anymore, if you keep crying you won’t look good.”

Ye Chen choked out: “Then is Xuan Niang still going to continue with the accounts?”

Knowing he was concerned for her, Mu Xuan hurriedly said: “No, I won’t continue.”

Ye Chen rested his head on her shoulder, and after calming his emotions, said: “Xuan Niang, you met with young master Su today, what do you think of him?”

Mu Xuan said seriously: “Young master Su and Yuner standing together, they’re truly a match made in heaven, indeed very compatible. During the meal, his eyes were constantly on Yuner, he seems to have genuine feelings for Yuner, complying with her in everything.”

Ye Chen’s face showed delight as he said: “I chatted with him for a while in the back garden today. From his words and conduct, one can see he’s an obedient and gentle child, not spoiled at all, poised and graceful, with proper manners. I also think young master Su is not bad.”

“Now Yuner is about to take a husband and have children, fulfilling our long-held wish. Having someone to take care of her, after all we’re not at ease with her alone in the capital. However, regarding the Tang family… I’m worried about Jingyuan…”

Mu Xuan spoke up: “We can only say that Jingyuan and Yuner are not fated to be together. The one who ties the bell must untie it. I’ve already asked Yuner to persuade him, Chen Lang doesn’t need to worry.”