As Jin Yu approached the door, she heard soft sobbing and comforting words inside. Entering, she saw Xu Yi’s distress.

Hua Yan quickly exclaimed, “Young Master, Miss Jin is here.”

Didn’t I say she wouldn’t abandon us? You didn’t believe me, but now…”

#

When Jin Yu carried Xu Yi out, a shy blush appeared on his face, the tear marks already wiped away.

Jin Yu sighed, “Do you only feel at ease after I’ve claimed you?”

“Yes,” Xu Yi hugged Jin Yu’s neck, nestling shyly, “I’ll give myself to you.”

Jin Yu paused, laughingly kissing his slightly reddened cheek, “What if I want to claim you right here and now?”

Xu Yi blushed, burying his face in Jin Yu’s embrace, “This is an inn. People might hear or see us…”

Jin Yu looked at him seriously, “We have a few more days of travel. You’ll be mine eventually.”

“Okay,” Xu Yi smiled, “Let’s wait until we’re home.” He felt more comfortable only after closing the bedroom door and drawing the bed curtains.

Jin Yu laughed silently, the laughter reaching her eyes.

#

When Jin Yu carried Xu Yi into the room, Xiao Lian was happily stroking Su Xi’s belly, while Yun Mei sat nearby, glancing at them with envy.

Xiao Lian saw Jin Yu enter and looked enviously at Xu Yi, wishing she could hold him. But she shook her head, knowing that not being able to see was pitiful, and she wouldn’t want him to miss seeing her face or figure.

He would rather silently watch her.

Jin Yu helped Xu Yi sit at the table and sat beside him. Xiao Lian wanted to care for Xu Yi but chose to keep Su Xi company instead.

Yun Mei was shocked to discover Xu Yi’s blindness and looked at Jin Yu, who remained silent. Xu Yi had sacrificed much for the mistress, which explained her sudden wish to marry him. Any woman would be moved by his efforts, and Yun Mei now understood why Jin Mo loved Xu Yi. He felt heartbroken, sensing that his love for the mistress paled in comparison.