Even if she pretended not to care, seeing them intimate made her heart ache.

“Xiao Lian…” Su Xi called out worriedly. Xiao Lian’s wet eyelashes trembled, and a smile returned when she looked up, “I’m almost thirteen, I’m not young anymore. My brother should find me a husband.”

Su Xi stared at Xiao Lian, unsure of what to say.

#

Xu Yi furrowed his brow and opened his eyes wearily. Jing Yu was anxiously watching over him, softly saying, “Now that you’re awake, eat something and continue sleeping. You’re not allowed to get out of bed today.” His delicate legs were too weak to move.

Xu Yi felt Jing Yu’s gentle care and felt sweet inside. Suddenly, he remembered what happened before losing consciousness. Fear flashed in his eyes, and he tried to shrink back but felt too sore and painful to move.

Jing Yu quickly restrained him, hurt flashing in his eyes, “Don’t be afraid of me.”

Xu Yi was stunned, his trembling body slowly calming down. Last night was the first time he had seen such a husband, who ignored his sobs and pleas, continuing to move on his body as if he were being crushed.

Jing Yu told them to take Yunmei out for a trip, asking them to take good care of their health, then mounted the horse with Yunmei, wrapped in soft clothing and holding a hand warmer given by Xia Rong.

Sitting in front of the horse, leaning back against Jinyu’s embrace, Yunmei felt warm despite the cold weather. Being out with Jinyu brought a blush to his face.

“My lord, where are we going?” Yunmei asked, puzzled. He knew Jinyu loved him but preferred Su Xi and Xu Yi, so being taken out alone felt unexpectedly special.

Jinyu warmed Yunmei’s hand. “Taking you to the mountain to see the snow scenery and plum blossoms.”

“There are plum blossoms on the mountain?” Yunmei was delighted, his previous doubts dissipating. The coldness faded, replaced by a soft smile.

Jinyu hummed, saying nothing more. Inwardly worried, he knew removing the poison would harm Yunmei’s body, and he couldn’t let Yunmei know about it.

#

The heavy snow had stopped. Yunmei smiled at the brilliant plum blossoms on the mountain. He never imagined he would appreciate them with Jinyu.