The atmosphere instantly became tense.
Mu Yunxuan looked at Su Zimo's deep eyes, which grew more intense.
"Mu, Mu Yunxuan," Su Zimo struggled to speak. "Sheesh, could she have another reaction?"
To his surprise, as if reading his mind, Mu Yunxuan quickly pulled her into his embrace, holding her tightly and bringing her ear close to his heartbeat.
"Momo, can you hear it? It's beating for you."
The thumping of his heart quickly but rhythmically entered Su Zimo's ears, fast and strong.
The tension in the air grew even more...
Apart from Mu Yunxuan's heartbeat, the entire room fell into utter silence.
Soon, a scorching body pressed against her, and Su Zimo could clearly hear his suppressed and intense breath.
"Mu, Mu Yunxuan, I can feel your heartbeat now. Please let go of me."
When Su Zimo thought about the embarrassing scene, she didn't know what to do in this moment.
She attempted to break free from his embrace but was held tightly by him.
"Momo, I'll never let go of you in this lifetime." Mu Yunxuan lifted her body, allowing her to feel his warmth.
In the next moment, Su Zimo felt a dizzy spell as he pressed her onto the bed.
Su Zimo didn't have time to think. Her thoughts were muddled by his passion...
They spent the night intimately embracing each other before falling asleep.
In the early morning, as the sky began to lighten, Su Zimo slowly woke up.
She lifted her gaze slightly and saw a handsome face before her eyes. Feeling the strong arm tightly wrapped around her waist, she sensed a fear of losing him.
Deep affection flowed in Su Zimo's beautiful eyes as she looked at the peacefully breathing handsome man. She softly said, "Mu Yunxuan, in fact, I've already fallen in love with you. I only denied it before. The most wonderful thing in the world is a mutual love. I can feel the happiness you feel, too. But remember, never betray me. If you betray me, I will disappear forever, vanish to a place you will never find because I come from a different world than yours."
After speaking, Su Zimo kissed his smooth forehead, something she could never say in ordinary circumstances.
Slowly getting up, Su Zimo dressed herself and tucked the blanket for him before going to wash up.
As Su Zimo turned around, Mu Yunxuan suddenly opened his deep eyes wide, revealing a wild joy as he watched her every move.
"Momo, you're right. The most wonderful thing in the world is a mutual love. Mu Yunxuan loves you more than anything, and I would never betray you."
However, Su Zimo's final words caused an inexplicable panic in his heart. Would she truly disappear to a place he could never find in his lifetime? And her coming from a different world than theirs made him even more confused, unable to understand her meaning.
Mu Yunxuan, with these thoughts in mind, couldn't find a trace of sleep.
He heard the rustling sound of clothes being put on behind him.
Su Zimo, who was drawing her eyebrows, turned around.
"Yunxuan, you're awake. Today is a double day, and Qier needs to go to the Alchemy Tower again. Qier is young and inexperienced. It would be great if you could accompany Qier to the Alchemy Tower today and learn about Qier's situation from Elder Liu."
After speaking, Su Zimo turned back and resumed her eyebrow drawing.
Now that Ji Yu had been expelled from the Alchemy Tower, no one should dare to plot against Qier anymore.
"Sure!"
Mu Yunxuan tidied himself up and walked towards her. Looking at her reflection in the bronze mirror, radiating an otherworldly and mysterious beauty, Mu Yunxuan gently embraced her from behind.
"Momo, you're truly beautiful!" After speaking, Mu Yunxuan freed one hand and took out a brocade box from his spatial ring, handing it to Su Zimo.
"Are you giving me a gift?" Su Zimo smiled brightly at the splendid brocade box. When did Mu Yunxuan learn this trick?
"We've been together for so long, and I've never given you a decent gift. This is a pair of amethyst earrings made from the rarest Lingsea Amethyst. They were carefully carved and crafted to create this exquisite pair."
Mu Yunxuan opened the brocade box, revealing a pair of radiant amethyst drop earrings that emitted a silver glow. The purple light was ethereal and enchanting, captivating Su Zimo, who had a preference for purple.
"Lingsea Amethyst, it's truly rare."
Su Zimo was deeply moved. Ordinary people couldn't even reach the Lingsea, let alone obtain amethyst.
Mu Yunxuan saw her delight and felt immense happiness in his heart.
In his Yun City, there were piles of rare treasures, but he always felt that they weren't worthy of her. Knowing her love for purple, he catered to her preferences and sent people to search for Lingsea Amethyst. These amethysts were extremely rare, as they were the crystallized tears of the Lingsea's purple spirit and could only be found once every ten years.
"Momo, let me put them on for you." Mu Yunxuan gently took out a pair of amethyst earrings and personally adorned Su Zimo.
Su Zimo looked at herself in the bronze mirror, turning left and right. The pair of amethyst earrings accentuated her face, making it more beautiful and enchanting. In the slightly blurred reflection in the bronze mirror, there was a touch of ethereal beauty.
"Do you like them, Momo?" Mu Yunxuan looked at her with deep affection, as if he was gazing upon a precious treasure that was beyond his reach. His heart was deeply shaken.
"I love them. Thank you, Yunxuan."
Su Zimo got up, adjusted her dress, and the purple gown made her exude a dreamlike and mysterious charm.
"As long as Momo likes them!" Mu Yunxuan's gentle voice flowed through Su Zimo's heart like a sweet spring. He was becoming more and more romantic.
"Father, mother, are you awake?"
The warm atmosphere was interrupted by an urgent voice.
Su Zimo and Mu Yunxuan smiled silently, their eyes filled with tenderness.
"Let's go outside and take a look!"
Su Zimo stepped forward, opened the door, and was greeted by a bright and warm gaze. Under the sunlight, Su Zimo looked even more beautiful. Even Su Qi was stunned by her beauty.
Unable to contain himself, he exclaimed, "Mother, you look especially beautiful today. Will you accompany Qier to the Alchemy Tower?"
Su Qi hurriedly approached, grabbing onto Su Zimo's dress. On his delicate and jade-like face, a look of anticipation was directed towards his mother. He loved it when his mother looked like a sister.
"Qier, mother cannot accompany you today. Your father will take you there, as mother has something to attend to."
Su Zimo lifted Qier up. The five-year-old child was no longer as easy to carry as before, and coupled with Qier's recent hearty eating, he had gained some weight.
"Then can mother and father send Qier together?"
Qier rubbed his small face against Su Zimo's smooth and tender skin. He wished for his mother and father to accompany him to the Alchemy Tower. It would make him feel incredibly happy when he saw others envy him.
"Qier, don't be mischievous. Today, your father will take you there first, and we'll let your mother and father accompany you another day."
Mu Yunxuan picked up Su Qier.
"Alright!" Qier lowered his head in disappointment, looking pitifully at Su Zimo.
Li Xiaonuan carried Qier's belongings in a cloth bag and looked at them enviously. If her parents were still alive, they would have loved her just like this.
Taking a deep breath, Li Xiaonuan pursed her lips and looked at the happiness of the couple. She felt happy too.
"Go quickly! Your father will take you there, and Li Xiaonuan will accompany you. Isn't that nice?" Su Zimo urged.
Mu Yunxuan smiled and led Qier and Li Xiaonuan away.
Su Zimo raised her head and looked at the azure sky, feeling extremely content.
After leaving Mingyue Pavilion, they were met by Heyun Ting, dressed in a white robe.
"Yunting, I was just about to look for you."
Heyun Ting pretended to look up at the sky.
"Oh no! Even on such a sunny day, it's going to rain red. Finally, someone remembers to find me."
His nonchalant voice carried a hint of playfulness.
Su Zimo frowned, looking puzzled. "How did you know I wanted to find you?"
Su Zimo didn't recall telling him!
"In this world, I will always be the one who understands you the best. Your parents have returned, do you feel guilty towards Su Wei Chen?"
Having his thoughts read, Su Zimo tugged at her lips.
"If you talk about guilt, there isn't much. But if I don't go and see, I can't help but feel uneasy."
Su Zimo took a deep breath.
"Are you ready?"
"Of course, with a hundred thousand silver, it's enough for the Su family to live a plain and ordinary life."
Heyun Ting felt quite generous.
"Then let's go!"
"Sure!" Heyun Ting glanced deeply at her, his gaze flickering, and followed behind her.
Su Manor, within a short month, had become desolate. The former prestigious Tai Fu Manor was now devoid of visitors, presenting a bleak scene.
Su Zimo and Heyun Ting smoothly entered Su Manor.
Su Zimo looked around. Although she had never been here before, she had the memories of the original owner. She could still find the courtyard where Su Wei Chen lived.
The current Su Manor was eerily quiet. Even the servants were nowhere to be seen. If there were one or two, they were elderly maidservants in their fifties or sixties.
Last time, Jun Lintian used Su Manor to lift the banishment order, but the accusations against Su Manor by Emperor Haoyue were brushed aside. Others may not know, but Su Zimo knew that Emperor Haoyue considered the Empress Dowager's feelings after all. After all, it was the Empress Dowager who personally arranged her marriage with Jun Lintian. As for the true reason, only the parties involved knew.
"Master, Miss Zimo has returned."
An elderly maid dressed in grey entered the courtyard and reported.
In the courtyard, Su Wei Chen was sitting on a rocking chair, basking in the sun.
Beside him sat the disfigured Su Ziyun, accompanying him.
Upon hearing the words "Miss Zimo," the three of them tensed up instantly.