The Dark Moonlight returns to the capital, and the mad prince is accused of forcing love.

"Zuo An is back?"

Xu Qianhui's weak voice came from inside the house.

Lin Zuo'an didn't have time to argue with Qingyi and hurriedly went inside.

Xu Qianhui lay on the soft couch, the brocade quilt covering her shoulders. Her complexion was poor, and her lips were pale.

Lin Zuo'an's heart tightened, and he quickly walked over.

"What happened?"

"I was indulging in the cool air yesterday, and washed my hands with cold water after eating." Xu Qianhui coughed twice. "I thought it would be fine in such nice weather, but I ended up catching a cold."

"You've been in the water before, so your health wasn't good to begin with. How did Qingyi serve you?"

Lin Zuo'an sat down on the edge of the couch and shouted outside, "Why aren't you leashing the dog and bringing it in?"

It was completely silent outside.

Xu Qianhui quickly said, "She's young and inexperienced, don't scare her."

"Ah Hui, you're just too kind. If servants don't act like servants, they'll eventually become arrogant and bully their masters." Lin Zuo'an held her hand, feeling its coolness, and frowned: "Your hands are so cold."

Xu Qianhui pulled her hand back slightly: "I just took the medicine, I'll be fine in a couple of days."

"Don't hide, I'm warm."

Lin Zuo'an held her tightly, feeling the warmth of his palm, and Xu Qianhui sighed contentedly.

His tenderness and consideration at that moment gave her a fleeting illusion.

She felt that he loved her deeply.

It has never changed.

but......

She looked at their clasped hands with a very obedient expression.

"Why are you back at this hour?"

"I missed you." Lin Zuo'an gently rubbed her palms together. "I didn't see you all day yesterday, and I didn't sleep well at all."

Xu Qianhui smiled gently: "Your words are sweeter than candied fruit."

Lin Zuo'an laughed and said, "Then I'll say it every day."

"If you say it every day, it loses its value."

"I'd be willing to be worthless to you."

Xu Qianhui felt a pang of sympathy and an itch in her throat, and it was difficult to suppress her cough.

Seeing that she seemed uncomfortable, Lin Zuoan quickly tucked her in and then put his hand under the covers to rub her hands.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing."

Xu Qianhui blinked at him: "What's wrong? Did something happen?"

Lin Zuo'an seemed to think for a moment before saying, "I'm leaving the capital in five days. I didn't want to send someone else to tell you, so I came back specifically to tell you."

Xu Qianhui watched as his gaze drifted out the window, then slowly savored the bitter taste on her tongue.

Five days from now, it should be the polo match.

These two brothers, one had just threatened me not to go, and the other came to lie.

They really have great chemistry.

What a pity, this idiot definitely didn't go home last night, otherwise he wouldn't have come here to do this pointless thing.

Xu Qianhui slowly raised the corners of her lips.

I'm so curious.

If he saw himself at the horse farm, in front of that granddaughter of the Grand Tutor, what would he do?

"You're leaving in five days? Do you want me to help you pack?" Xu Qianhui propped herself up.

"Lie down, lie down quickly." Lin Zuoqing helped her back to the bed. "You're still sick, how can you worry about these things? I'll take care of everything."

"It's all my fault for falling ill at the wrong time," Xu Qianhui sighed. "Besides, your father was already injured. Even if you had sent someone to deliver the message, I wouldn't have blamed you. Why did you have to make the trip yourself?"

"You're my fiancée, can't I see you if I want to?" Lin Zuo'an gently stroked her nose, his eyes full of doting affection. "If I hadn't come, how would I have seen you looking so sickly?"

Xu Qianhui immediately pinched him under the covers: "Don't laugh at me."

"How could I dare?" Lin Zuo'an dodged repeatedly.

After joking around for a while, he sighed again: "In the end, Qingyi is still useless. Not only can she not serve you well, she can't even train a dog."

"Qingyi is very good, it was my oversight," Xu Qianhui retorted softly. "And there's Bai Ze, he's an excellent bodyguard, I'm not afraid with him around."

"Even guards need to recognize their master," Lin Zuo'an said. "Last time I came, it was aggressive towards me, and it's still the same this time. It's too wild."

Xu Qianhui looked at him: "But it recognizes me."

Lin Zuo'an was momentarily speechless at these words, but quickly softened his tone: "Ahui, I'm not blaming you, it's just that you're weak, and the courtyard needs to be more stable. I'll find you a few capable people to help you another day, okay?"

Xu Qianhui's eyes were light: "I was just a merchant's daughter, and my family has fallen on hard times. If I had a bunch of people serving me, how many people would say I was being pretentious..."

Her voice was filled with sorrow, and she even choked up a little.

Lin Zuo'an immediately panicked and hugged Xu Qianhui.

"Okay, okay, it's my fault. I shouldn't have said that and made you sad."

Xu Qianhui leaned on his shoulder, her tears turning into a smile: "It's okay, once we get married, we won't be afraid of those rumors anymore."

"Oh, by the way," she looked up at him, "Zuo An, I've bought the house. It's located at the border of the south and west sides of the city. It's a three-courtyard house, a bit dilapidated, but the location is excellent. When you get back, let's go see how to renovate it, shall we?"

"Okay, whatever you like."

Lin Zuo'an dared not look into her watery eyes, for fear of giving himself away.

He withdrew his hand, as if suddenly remembering something, and said, "Ah Hui, I have things to attend to. You can keep the silver token; buy whatever you like, don't worry about saving for me. If I don't come back after leaving the capital, you'll have to worry about the craftsmen and timber for repairing the house."

"Yes, I know." Xu Qianhui smiled sweetly.

I will seriously overdraft that silver deposit token.

Lin Zuo'an left in a hurry. Qingyi led Bai Ze in, her face full of doubt: "I've been holding Bai Ze's hand the whole time. Why does he look like he's been chased by a dog? He even tripped when he crossed the threshold."

It's normal for someone new to power to lack composure.

Xu Qianhui patted Bai Ze's big black head, and Bai Ze sat down, sticking out its red tongue and wagging its tail.

The puppy's eyes were bright and full of sincerity.

"Our Bai Ze doesn't chase people away; he'll only protect us."

Bai Ze seemed to understand, and responded with a low sob.

Xu Qianhui immediately laughed: "Good Bai Ze, good dog, good dog."

The woman in green squatted down and stroked the dog's head: "Miss, what's he doing here today? He's acting all crazy."

"It's a lie," Xu Qianhui said without hesitation. "They want the fish but won't let go of the bear's paw, so they can only lie to both sides."

"How shameless!" The woman in green puffed out her cheeks. "Doesn't he fear losing everything?"

Xu Qianhui was unsure whether things would end in disaster.

but......

"Qingyi, how about I find you some books to read?"

Qingyi was bewildered by Xu Qianhui's erratic train of thought, blinking her big eyes with a face full of confusion.

"Then explain yourself clearly, are you calling me the chicken or the egg?"

"Uh..." Qingyi scratched her head, thought for a while, and gave up: "Miss, could you find me some simpler books? I haven't finished learning to read from you yet..."

Xu Qianhui chuckled: "Sure, pick out a few more kinds of candied fruit for me."

"I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" The woman in green patted her chest confidently. "Buying food is my specialty, Miss, you can rest assured!"

When it came to shopping, Xu Qianhui suddenly realized that she had forgotten the most important thing.

If she were to meet Lin Zuo'an at the horse farm five days later, the consequences could be unpredictable.

She looked at Qingyi with a serious expression.

"We absolutely have to go to South City Alley again tonight!"