Chapter 670: A Lantern Promise

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The Prime Minister’s wife glared at her husband before turning to Rong Shiyu, So, you’re interested, but he’s unaware, correct?”

Rong Shiyu nodded slowly, “Mother, although we volunteer together, we’ve kept our distance. Apart from during meals, we seldom interact, and I’ve not dared to reveal my feelings.”

Her mother encouraged her, “Don’t worry. Since you’ll be volunteering together, take the opportunity to subtly find out his feelings. Your father and I think highly of Bao Linjiang.”

Rong Shiyu’s heart leaped with joy. Surprisingly, by presenting the situation differently, her parents actually encouraged her to volunteer, “Mother, I’ll definitely win over this golden bachelor.”

Her mother gave her a knowing look, “A lady must maintain her dignity. Even if you have feelings, there’s no need to voice them…”

With that, the Prime Minister’s wife took her daughter away for a private chat, leaving the Prime Minister behind, speechless.

At the Chu Residence.

Yue Donghan came to the Chu residence to buy ointment for her best friend, but she heard that Chu Qingzhi was leaving.

“Qingzhi, if you go home now, what should we do if we want to buy the wrinkle-removal ointment?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “The Young Madam of the Ning family, Chu Qingyue, is my second sister. If you want to buy ointment in the future, look for her.’1

This would not only expand their social network but also elevate her sister’s status within their circle, promoting business cooperation among several families. It was a win-win situation.

Yue Donglian was reassured, “Then, we’ll seek her out when needed.”

Chu Qingning handed the remaining three bottles of ointment to Yue Donglian, “Madam, please take these.”

“Thank you.” After paying, Yue Donglian carefully stored the ointment, “I’ll be off then. Let’s dine together when you visit the capital again.”

Chu Qingningsmiled and nodded. “Okay.”

Content, Yue Donglian departed.

Shortly after, the Zhou family’s butler arrived, “Miss Chu, I’ve heard you’re leaving the capital. The master asked me to deliver this to you.”

Opening the box the butler brought, Chu Qingzhi found it filled with discarded pearls, “So many discarded pearls?”

The butler explained, “These aren’t just from our farm. The master instructed to collect all the discarded pearls from the surrounding farms.”

Chu Qingzhi was pleasantly surprised and expressed her gratitude, “Thank your master for me.”

“It’s fine,” the butler said politely. “Miss Chu, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave first.”

“Take care, butler.”

Chu Qingzhi stored the box in the carriage. Their belongings were nearly packed, ready for departure the next morning.

Chu Qingning mentioned, “Fifth Sister, I want to spend more time with Second Sister. I’m leaving tomorrow and already miss her.”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “Go ahead. After all that’s happened in the Ning family, she must be feeling down. Your company might cheer her up.” “Then, I’m off.”

“I’ll walk out with you. I need to visit the General’s Mansion to deliver the medicine I prepared for Jinghong.”

“Let’s go.”

In a private dining room at a restaurant.

Yuan Hongjun, Bao Linjiang, Fan Yuru, and Rong Shiyu sat around the table, discussing their next destination for volunteer medical service.

Yuan Hongjun suggested, “How about we go to Tongzi County for our next medical volunteer trip?”

Bao Linjiang inquired, “Isn’t Tongzi County also close to Master’s place?” Having studied the map, Yuan Hongjun nodded, “Yes, it’s just a half-day trip back and forth.”

“Then, Tongzi County it is.”

Yuan Hongjun turned to Fan Yuru and Rong Shiyu, “Have you two discussed this with your families? Do you need our help?”

Both Fan Yuru and Rong Shiyu shook their heads, “No problem on our end.” “After dinner, let’s pack up and leave early tomorrow morning with Master and the others.”

“Okay.”

That night, under the bright moonlight and amidst the glittering stars, two graceful figures flew side by side across a row of rooftops, eventually landing in a garden.

This garden, known as Begonia Garden, was filled with begonias that bloomed vibrantly all year round. The flowers were so vivid against the green leaves that they resembled bursts of flames from afar.

Chu Qingzhi admired the scenery, “Was this the place you wanted to show me?”

Tang Jinghong nodded, his gaze shifting from the begonias to Chu Qingzhi, “Ever since you arrived in the capital, you’ve been so busy. I had wanted to ’ bringyou here for a rest, but you never had the time.”

Chu Qingzhi kissed Tang Jinghong, “Don’t be angry. I’ll try not to break our dates in the future.”

Tang Jinghong pulled her into an embrace, treating her like a precious treasure “When you cancel our plans, I feel like you don’t care about me. But I don’t think that way anymore.”

Chu Qingzhi felt relieved. It was her first relationship, and she was inexperienced in soothing her boyfriend’s feelings. “So, what do you think now?”

“I try to see things from your perspective,” Tang Jinghong said tenderly, stroking her hair. “I should be solving your problems, not you. My role is to support you.”

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself that, given the era they were in, Jinghong was quite understanding. Others might get upset over their wives simply stepping out of the door, but Jinghong had always supported her decisions, “I’ll also try to consider your perspective more.”

“Okay.” Tang Jinghong released her, “Let’s take a walk through the garden.”

“Okay.”

Hand in hand, they wandered past the begonia trees to the lakeside.

“What’s this!” Chu Qingzhi was astonished by the sight before her. The lake was adorned with floating begonia lanterns, creating a mesmerizing scene that resembled a sea of flowers.

“Do you like it?” He had read that girls liked such elaborately arranged scenes. Qingzhi wasn’t ordinary, and he was a bit anxious.

“I love it.” It wasn’t about the activity but the thought behind it. She felt Jinghong’s sincerity.

Tang Jinghong fetched two begonia lanterns from a pavilion by the lake and handed one to Chu Qingzhi, “Shall we set one afloat as a blessing?”

“Okay.” Holding the lantern, Chu Qingzhi lit it and gently placed it on the water, allowing it to drift towards the center of the lake.

Tang Jinghong placed his lantern in the water too, nudging it to follow Chu Qingzhi’s.

Chu Qingzhi made a gesture, and a breeze stirred the lanterns, moving them until they formed the shape of two people holding hands on the lake’s surface.

“Jinghong, go look from the pavilion.”

Without realizing the trick, Tang Jinghong obeyed and saw the lanterns’ arrangement from the higher vantage point of the pavilion. The sight of the lanterns forming a couple made him smile involuntarily.

Chu Qingzhi flew to the pavilion, “What do you think? Isn’t it prettier from here?”

Tang Jinghong looked at her affectionately, “It is prettier, and it really looks like us.”

Chu Qingzhi corrected, “It’s not just like us; it is us.”

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