When Zhu Yanyan finally calmed down and told her that the strangely shaped tattoo on Young Master Lu’s hand was identical to the one on the young man who had saved her years ago, Shi Fa Ke still found it hard to believe.

What was this? “When the hills and rivers end and there seems no path, willows and flowers bloom in another village”?

“But Young Master Lu doesn’t know martial arts,” Shi Fa Ke still couldn’t understand.

Zhu Yanyan smiled mysteriously and somewhat shyly. “Perhaps he’s rather low-key and doesn’t like to show off.”

Although she liked Shi Fa Ke, Zhu Yanyan knew that not everything was appropriate to discuss with her. Zhu Yanyan was certain in her heart that Young Master Lu was keeping his martial skills secret because of his sensitive identity. After all, he had come from Feiqiong Stronghold on Thousand Cliff Mountain. If others knew, it would surely cause great trouble.

Although she didn’t know why he had come to Copper Gong Town or how he had become a scholar, Zhu Yanyan was certain this was fate between them. Otherwise, why wouldn’t he go elsewhere but come specifically to Copper Gong Town? Otherwise, why would he suddenly appear before her just when she had despaired, letting her see the tattoo on his hand?

So this was surely their destined fate.

Harboring a secret that only he and she knew, Zhu Yanyan felt increasingly sweet inside.

However, the great joy after great sorrow was too much for Zhu Yanyan’s body to handle. After all, she was still weak. After the flush faded from her face, she quickly turned pale again.

Seeing this, the wet nurse urged her to return home again.

This time, Zhu Yanyan didn’t act willfully. She had seen the person she wanted to see, and this person was even more wonderful than she had imagined. She still remembered what Shi Fa Ke had said about Young Master Lu liking girls who looked blessed with good fortune. Today, the impression she left on him must have been terrible.

So thin and pale, and hiding behind the stove looking dusty and dirty—thinking of this, Zhu Yanyan couldn’t help feeling annoyed…

And she had eaten his porridge too…

Thinking this way, Zhu Yanyan wanted to cry again.

But no matter what, at least she had hope again. A little disappointed but also a little sweet, Zhu Yanyan finally proposed to take her leave… She needed to recuperate properly and become a girl who looked especially blessed with good fortune!

“A’Ke, you must come find me at my house tomorrow. My mother definitely won’t let me come out again tomorrow.” Before leaving, Zhu Yanyan held Shi Fa Ke’s hand pitifully.

What a self-aware girl… After today’s commotion, it would be strange if Madam Zhu allowed her out tomorrow.

But Shi Fa Ke knew this girl was raised in the inner chambers with no one to talk to. Now with such emotional ups and downs, if she had no one to talk with, she might fall ill from holding everything in. Looking at the wet nurse beside her, who was staring at her menacingly as if not agreeing to her miss’s request would be an unforgivable sin… Shi Fa Ke’s mouth twitched as she agreed to definitely visit her tomorrow.

“About Young Master Lu’s matter… I’ll trouble you with that too.” Having received Shi Fa Ke’s promise, Zhu Yanyan shyly added another request before finally getting into the carriage.

Sitting in the carriage, Zhu Yanyan lifted the curtain and waved at Shi Fa Ke reluctantly, continuing to wave until she could no longer see her figure, then finally settled down.

The wet nurse wiped her forehead with a handkerchief, though there was no sweat, while scolding fondly: “You’ll see her again tomorrow, why are you so reluctant to part?”

“I like A’Ke.” Zhu Yanyan leaned against the wet nurse coquettishly.

“I know you like Miss Shi.” The wet nurse saw her miss acting so obediently and clinging to her, unable to hide the smile on her face. In her entire life, she hadn’t been able to keep her husband or children—besides the miss, she had nothing. To her, nothing was more important than the miss. After a pause, she added with some emotion: “Miss Shi is a good girl. You’re so clever, miss, the friend you chose is also good.”

“Of course! I liked A’Ke at first sight, as if we were destined to be sisters from a previous life.” Zhu Yanyan said proudly.

That little pride appearing on her delicate, pretty face looked especially adorable. The wet nurse watched, her smile lines deepening.

Smiling, Zhu Yanyan suddenly fell silent.

“Miss, what’s wrong? Are you tired?” Seeing her suddenly quiet, the wet nurse asked worriedly.

Zhu Yanyan nodded, then shook her head, not knowing how to describe her feelings. Finally meeting the person she had missed for ten years, she was very happy, but also a little disappointed.

“Wet nurse, he… didn’t recognize me.” Zhu Yanyan spoke quietly.

Seeing her miss looking somewhat downcast, the wet nurse reached out to embrace her, stroking her head lovingly and coaxing: “My silly miss, it’s been ten years. My miss has also changed from a skinny little girl into a beautiful big girl. Young Master Lu not recognizing miss at first glance can’t be blamed on him.”

Zhu Yanyan smiled at the wet nurse’s teasing, then looked down at her chest somewhat dejectedly: “Wet nurse is lying. I’ve clearly gone from a skinny little girl to an even skinnier big girl.”

She had even had some chubby cheeks when she was little.

Maybe Young Master Lu had said he wanted to marry her because he found her endearing then.

Oh no, would Young Master Lu refuse to marry her because he found her insufficiently blessed with good fortune? Zhu Yanyan panicked again.

“Wet nurse,” she said suddenly.

“Mm?”

“When we go back, I must eat well.”

The wet nurse was startled.

“I want to become a girl who looks very blessed with good fortune.” Zhu Yanyan clenched her fists with determination.

The wet nurse laughed until her face was full of wrinkles. “Yes, yes, yes, my miss is the most blessed girl, no one can compare.”

The Zhu family’s carriage gradually disappeared into the distance. Shi Fa Ke was still standing in place, waving.

“Doesn’t your hand ache?” Third Brother Shi appeared from somewhere, standing behind her and speaking coolly.

Shi Fa Ke silently lowered her somewhat sore hand.

Of course it ached, but when Zhu Yanyan waved at her, she couldn’t just ignore it. Though Zhu Yanyan’s enthusiasm was really a bit overwhelming…

“Finally gone.” Third Brother Shi stretched his arms comfortably behind his head and sighed deeply. “These young ladies from great families are really troublesome.”

“Ke Tian is also a young lady from a great family.” Shi Fa Ke glanced at him with rather meaningful implications.

Third Brother Shi blinked, completely confused. What did this have to do with He Ketian?

But thinking about it, he still said fairly: “Little Sister He isn’t this troublesome.”

After all, Little Sister He hadn’t forced him to avoid impropriety! Being in his own home but unable to move freely, having to wait for A’Ke to bring food to the study, even going to the privy with fear and trembling lest he be discovered—who could understand his frustration!

Shi Fa Ke’s expression became more subtle. He really was protective of He Ketian.

Third Brother Shi shivered under her gaze. “Why are you looking at me like that? It’s scary.”

“Third Brother,” Shi Fa Ke said suddenly.

“Mm?”

“You have a long and arduous journey ahead.” Shi Fa Ke spoke mysteriously.

He Ketian wouldn’t be easy to marry. First, her brother would be a very difficult hurdle to pass.

“Huh?”

“But I wish you get your heart’s desire.” Shi Fa Ke smiled slightly and instructed: “Remember, don’t let the fertile water flow to others’ fields.”

When finding a matchmaker, she must find her!

Having said this, she walked away gracefully.

Leaving Third Brother Shi standing there in complete bewilderment. He could understand every word his sister said, but why couldn’t he understand them when put together?

Speak human language!