Ning Zhi sensed Fei’er was lost in thought again. Though his eyes felt slightly sour, Feier’s presence brought warmth. Ning Zhi smiled, poked Fei’er’s forehead, and asked, “What are you thinking about now?”

Fei’er shook his head, letting the moisture in his eyes dissipate. “Nothing. Young Master, please rest.”

He pulled the blanket over Ning Zhi, lowered the bed curtains, and instructed him to rest well before preparing for his own rest.

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The autumn wind blew strongly, emptying the streets as people hurried home and vendors packed up their stalls to return.

Jin Yu left Cloud Mei feeling frustrated. She recognized she had no feelings for Cloud Mei, though the original owner of this body had loved her deeply.

When she was reborn and first saw Cloud Mei, she felt intense emotions, knowing only deep love could create such intensity.

She forced back the tears in her eyes, avoiding Cloud Mei and deliberately ignoring her. Over time, those feelings diminished, and now Cloud Mei stirred barely any emotions. Today’s visit was to gauge Cloud Mei’s place in her heart.

Even though her body’s reaction was less intense than before, she still felt blocked and uncomfortable.

Two years had passed. Jin Yu had taken over the Jin family business, yet she had not truly integrated into the family, which remained cold and pitiful to her.

Jin Yu wandered aimlessly on the street, casually greeting acquaintances before her thoughts drifted.

“Why are you here again?” An unhappy voice interrupted her thoughts. She turned to see Xiao Lian’s angry face and realized she had unconsciously arrived at the Beauty Pavilion. Xiao Lian was furious, after tormenting her brother all night, how could Jin Yu still not be satisfied?

Looking into the courtyard, she noticed dim candlelight flickering inside, with shadowy figures seemingly waiting for her. Her heart stirred, and a soft warmth gradually rose within her—a feeling she had never experienced before, not even in her previous life.

Jin Yu looked at the still-angry little face and explained, “I’m just here to check.”

Xiao Lian snorted, “What’s there to see? Since you’re here, come in.” Although she didn’t like Jin Yu, her brother did and always waited for her. Plus, her brother believed she could sometimes be good to them.