In a small courtyard in Wulong County, the faint sound of reading drifted out.
"May I live as long as heaven and earth, and shine as brightly as the sun and moon."
"The road ahead is long and far; I shall seek high and low."
A young man in blue robes held a book, studying with rapt attention.
When he read the line about living as long as heaven and earth and shining as brightly as the sun and moon, he was already moved. Then he read the line below it and let out an even deeper sigh.
The young man had a face as handsome as jade, eyes dark as lacquer, and an imposing bearing. His manner was carefree and elegant.
Even the way he looked around carried an indescribable air of authority.
Just then, a maid came over and said, "Young Master Yu, it's time. Have a snack!"
As she spoke, she served him tea and pastries.
Song Yu nodded. He took the towel from the maid and wiped his hands before sitting down. Then he picked up a pastry, sampled it, and said, "Chunlan, your skills have improved lately. These pastries are fragrant, and they melt in your mouth. Truly exquisite!"
Chunlan blushed and gave a soft scoff. "You've been eating them for so many years, and only now have I finally earned a word of praise from you, young master. It wasn't easy!"
"Haha..." Song Yu laughed. "Little Lan is even blushing. That's a rare sight!"
Chunlan smiled and shook her head. "I'm not!" She obediently replaced the towel and carefully cleaned up after her young master. A lock of her dark hair fell, revealing a glimpse of snowy-white skin at her chest; in that careless moment, she displayed all the sweet, girlish charm of