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After moving out of the Marquis's mansion, Qi Yunli discovered that Tingyue really enjoyed going out shopping.

The shopping trip takes a long time every morning, and since Qi Yunli is busy designing jewelry, she entrusts all the shopping matters to her.

One day, Qi Yunli asked Tingyue to go to the shop outside to pick up her newly made silk skirt. It took a long time for Tingyue to return, her cheeks were flushed and her hair was a little messy, but the silk skirt in her hand was neatly folded.

Qi Yunli was worried that she had fallen on the way, so she asked her a few questions.

Tingyue hurriedly shook her head, her eyes darting away, and said that she had accidentally bumped into someone, which was why her hair was in such a mess.

When Qi Yunsi returned from outside, she asked him some more details, determined to get to the bottom of things.

Qi Yunli noticed the maid's evasive eyes and began to guess what was going on. That evening, she pulled the maid to sit by the bed and chat.

"Tingyue, you've been with me for so many years, it's time to arrange a marriage for you. If you find someone you like, just tell me and I'll make the decision for you."

Tingyue blushed deeply upon hearing this. However, her voice was much softer than usual.

"Miss, I...I didn't."

"If you don't have a man you like, then I'll help you make some arrangements. If you find someone suitable, you can try to get to know them."

Seeing that she still wouldn't tell the truth, Qi Yunli had to find another way to get her to talk.

Qi Yunli didn't believe there wasn't something fishy about her enthusiasm for going out.

"What do you mean, 'nothing'? Are you worried that the person I arrange for you won't meet your expectations?"

"Miss, no, I... I have someone I love, but I don't dare to tell you."

Qi Yunli raised an eyebrow, feigning anger:

"We're such good friends, yet you never told me."

"The relationship between Miss and Marquis Dingyuan is delicate, and I don't want to get involved or cause trouble. I... am more interested in Rufeng, who is next to Marquis Dingyuan."

Qi Yunli's eyes showed no surprise, but rather a hint of understanding.

"Ru Feng is steady, reliable, and considerate—a trustworthy person. But is he aware of your feelings?"

"He must have known. Before we moved out of the Marquis's mansion, he was worried that we would never see each other again after I moved to the capital."

Tingyue asked anxiously, "Master, you don't blame me?"

"Silly girl, how can you blame someone when it comes to matters of the heart? You've suffered so much by my side already, what's wrong with wanting to pursue your own happiness now?"

Qi Yunli sighed softly, "If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have taken you away from the Marquis's residence. I would have kept you by his side and watched you hold your wedding ceremony before leaving with peace of mind."

"It's not that my master is careless, but that I'm unwilling to abandon him. Wherever my master is, I will be there."

Qi Yunli's eyes reddened.

"I don't know what will happen in the future, so I always use shopping as an excuse to go out and see him."

Qi Yunli couldn't help but pinch her cheek:

"Next time you want to see me, just go out. There's no need to make up an excuse. But you still need to make it clear where you're going and when you'll be back, because I'm afraid some bad people might try to cause trouble."

"Okay." Tingyue's little face flushed.

……

Qi Yunli and Wei Jun's wedding was held in a very respectable manner. Although there were no elaborate formalities, their closest relatives set up several banquet tables in the courtyard. Red silk was wrapped around the beams, and joy was everywhere. The courtyard was filled with warm smiles.

On the night of the wedding, the manager secretly told Wei Jun about Tingyue.

Wei Jun was full of surprise:

"This kid actually kept it from me for so long, without revealing it at all when he was around me."

"You're so busy with your own affairs, how can you possibly pay attention to the people around you?" Qi Yunli said reproachfully.

Wei Jun smiled and said, "That's right. You're the only one in my eyes and heart. Since you say so, and Ru Feng is my confidant, and the two of them are in love, we should naturally support them."

"That's right, the betrothal gifts can't be missing either."

"Don't worry, neither you nor Tingyue will feel wronged."

Not long after, Wei Jun secretly summoned Ru Feng.

Ru Feng was both surprised and delighted to hear that his master and mistress were going to arrange his marriage, and he knelt on the ground:

"Thank you for your kindness, Master. I will treat Tingyue well and never let her down."

Wei Jun had his own ulterior motives:

"Whether you betray her or not, only time will tell. However, this courtyard is a bit cramped. The neighboring family next door just moved out. It's just the right size for you to move in. I've already prepared this for you; it's my wedding gift for you. You two will live in the next courtyard from now on, so you won't lose touch."

"Master, you..."

Wei Jun took out a contract of servitude from his sleeve: "This is your contract of servitude. I said that if you want to leave, I will let you go at any time."

"I don't want to leave. I want to stay by your side and serve you for the rest of my life."

"But your child might not want to be a servant, and your child needs to go to school." Wei Jun gestured to him, "Take it."

When the master enjoys prosperity, his subordinates live a life of luxury. Now that Wei Jun has stepped down from the throne, upon reflection, he feels he owes Ru Feng a debt.

……

A year later, Qi Yunli had just gotten up when Wei Jun went out to check on the shop's business, and there was no one beside her.

But soon she smelled a faint aroma of apricot blossom cake. She smiled, straightened her clothes, and just as she opened the door, Tingyue walked over from the neighboring yard, her face beaming with happiness.

"My lord, I've made your favorite pastries and lotus seed soup. Come and have a taste."

"You come so early every day, it makes me look like a lazybones."

Qi Yunli took the food box.

"My biggest dream is to be able to greet my master, cook some food, and watch my master's happy smile in the courtyard."

After listening to Yue's words, he caught a glimpse of Ru Feng drawing water from the well beside him.

Ru Feng scratched his head: "I found the well was a bit dry a couple of days ago, so I came over and dug it a bit deeper so that Master can have water to drink."

Qi Yunli looked at the two of them and said, "You two are too much of a worrywart. Wei Jun and I have been spoiled by you."

"You are destined to enjoy a life of luxury," Tingyue said smugly.

Qi Yunli moved out a small chair for her to sit on:

"You're pregnant, and you're still running around. You need to be careful with the baby."

Tingyue lowered her head, her lower abdomen was slightly protruding, and it could be vaguely seen that she was four or five months pregnant.

"It's alright. If the baby can be saved, it won't be lost no matter what."

"Why do you always say such unlucky things!" Qi Yunli flicked her on the forehead. "Sit down, eat with me, and go back and rest well after you finish eating. I'll give you a vacation until after you give birth, and then you can come back to serve me when you've fully recovered."

Ru Feng agreed: "You're pregnant now, so you should rest well. I'll take care of things at home. Whatever you want to eat or use, I'll get it for you. Don't worry about it."

"That's what it means to take responsibility." Qi Yunli nodded with a smile.

When it comes to children, Tingyue is puzzled:

"Your Highness has been married for quite some time now, but there's still no news. Could it be that your relationship with the Master is...?"

Have we drifted apart?

Qi Yunli whispered, "We don't want to have children so early. After you give birth to this one, I want to go out with him and see the world before we come back."

Where do you want to go?

"Let's go to the border and see the Dingyuan Army."