Chapter 675

"Are you worried about my safety?" Yang Yan smiled sweetly, her clear, bright eyes glinting with mischief.

"Am I not?" Han Rui asked in return. "Among imperial relatives, powerful nobles, distinguished ministers, and wealthy officials, who does not enjoy high rank, generous pay, and riches enough to rival a region? Yet you are only a common girl."

Yang Yan pressed her lips together. "So what? As long as I am with you, even if I were a poor village girl, it would still be worth it."

"You..." Han Rui was rendered speechless. A fierce wave of guilt rose within him. When had I become such a heartless, faithless man?

Yang Yan blinked. "You needn't feel guilty. It is also because of my father... Before my mother died, she told me to hold on to you tightly at all costs, so that I could live happily."

Han Rui nodded lightly. Yang Yan's parents had both been ordinary people, yet for her happiness, they had been willing to risk becoming enemies with powerful court officials.

Moved, Han Rui said solemnly, "Yan'er, do not worry. I will give you happiness."

"Mm." Yang Yan smiled softly, her radiant face blooming like a flower, dazzling as sunlight. Han Rui's heart skipped a beat.

Yang Yan playfully stuck out her tongue and said with a smile, "Han Lang, I need to continue my journey. You should head back soon."

Reluctant to part with her, Han Rui gave her several more reminders before returning to the inn. The moment he entered the courtyard, he saw Zhou Lin sitting in the pavilion, leisurely sipping tea.

"Brother-in-law, have you eaten?" Zhou Lin asked with a light smile. "If not, I'll have the attendant bring over some wine and dishes."

"Thank you." Han Rui smiled and walked over. Taking a