“Then why are you still going…” Yun Mei’s eyes filled with tears. “Why take Chen Bi? If you still have feelings for him, you could marry him…” She knew Chen Bi was different in Jin Yu’s heart, having been her deeply loved husband. Yun Mei would rather Jin Yu marry Chen Bi than get involved in past conflicts.
Jin Yu smiled softly, stroking her hair comfortingly. “I won’t get involved. This time it’s to resolve Chen Bi’s situation. Leaving him in the mansion would mean he’s just a nameless man I brought home. Although I haven’t touched him, society still considers him my person. He’ll have better opportunities if he leaves the mansion and can perhaps marry someone he likes.” Jin Yu knew her feelings for Chen Bi had faded, not thinking of their previous marriage since being reborn.
Yun Mei looked at Jin Yu with reddened eyes. Jin Yu smiled, gently touching her cheek. “Although I no longer hate him, there’s still some resentment. Taking him out this time is to let go of those feelings. You don’t want me to have others in my heart besides you.”
Yun Mei blushed, feeling a hidden sweetness. “Are you still going to Ten Li Town?”
“Yes, Xiao Lian is going to the Jin family, and Su Xi is worried. He hopes I can personally send him.” Jin Yu felt tender thinking of Su Xi’s concern for Xiao Lian traveling alone, as he desired to keep her close.
The horse-drawn carriage galloped on the road. Xiao Lian lifted the curtain to look outside; the early summer scenery was serene, and his previously gloomy mood began to dissipate. Glancing at Jin Yu, he realized they wouldn’t see each other often in the future and wanted to spend quality time together before returning to Shi Li Town.
Su Chen Bi sat quietly in the carriage. Jin Yu’s remark, “Business matters are inconvenient to disclose,” left him unaware of who had bought his freedom. As the young miss of the Jin family, he never expected she might be that person.
Jin Yu gently cared for Xu Yi and the baby in his belly. Although Xu Yi’s belly was slightly rounded, his petite form nestled in Jin Yu’s arms like a small cat, sleeping soundly.
