Bright Moon Without Flaw, Never Betraying Lovesickness (May Your Heart Be Like Mine, Never Betraying Lovesickness)

A quiet, warm chamber, elegant and exquisitely refined.

The zither's melody drifted through the air, yet its player was nowhere to be seen.

Xiyue stopped and gazed into the distance. Her azure dress fluttered lightly in the wind, making her appear all the more pretty and charming.

Her sky-blue hair ribbon brushed softly in the breeze, lively and flowing.

"My lord."

Outside the Gu Family residence, Xiong Sanrang stepped forward to greet him respectfully.

"Return to the residence."

Chen Ping'an gave the order and boarded the carriage.

"Yes, my lord." Xiong Sanrang bowed respectfully, then called out, "Set off!"

His voice was solemn, deep, and forceful.

Inside the carriage, Chen Ping'an sat with his eyes closed, concentrating as he pondered.

After a while, he slowly opened his eyes and looked toward the long, narrow wooden box beside him, seemingly made of neither gold nor iron.

"Gu Qingcheng's gift."

Chen Ping'an smiled and took a golden silk hair ribbon from his robes.

The ribbon was soft to the touch and pale gold in color, carrying a faint fragrance of a girl. Its warm, delicate feel resembled a girl's skin—smooth as jade, crystalline and tender.

No matter how one looked at it, this golden silk ribbon counted as an intimate item for a woman, much like the veil previously worn by the Heavenly Luo Saintess.

Under ordinary circumstances, not to mention giving it to another person, she would not even allow others to touch it. Much less give it to a man.

Who would have thought that after his casual remark, Xiyue had truly removed the ribbon and given it to him?

Chen Ping'an smiled and shook his head before putting away the ribbon. Lowering his gaze slightly, he lifted the wooden box beside him.

With a crisp click, Chen Ping'an opened