Su Chen left Ya Li and went to Na'er's residence.
Na'er had her own little courtyard. Although it was not large, the surroundings were still quite exquisite, far better than the dormitories in the Inner Court.
The courtyard was hidden behind a bamboo grove on the eastern side of Sea God Island. Its walls were built from bluestone, with several ivy vines climbing over the top.
Bluestone slabs covered the courtyard floor, and a short osmanthus tree grew in one corner.
The house was clean and cozy. Light-colored bedding covered the bed, while several small succulents sat on the windowsill.
When Su Chen entered Na'er's room, she was sitting cross-legged on the bed, cultivating.
Her snow-white skirt was spread across the bed, revealing a pair of delicate little feet wrapped in ultra-thin white stockings.
Her silvery-white hair fell over her shoulders, the ends resting at her waist. Her eyes were closed, and her eyelashes cast faint shadows beneath them.
"Brother, you're back. My teacher's wife didn't give you a hard time, did she?"
Seeing Su Chen return, Na'er slowly opened her eyes and hurriedly asked with concern.
"No. Your teacher's wife still approves. She only told me to treat you well~"
Su Chen smiled and sat on the edge of the bed. One hand instinctively cupped Na'er's tender little feet wrapped in white stockings, gently playing with them in his hands.
Na'er's soles were small and soft. Through the thin white stockings, he could clearly feel their delicate warmth.
Na'er had long since grown used to this. She gently lay down and proactively nudged her little feet toward Su Chen's arms, then smiled. "Mm-hmm, my teacher's wife is still very gentle..."
"Mm, I think so too..."
As he spoke, Su Chen squeezed onto the bed and gently pulled Na'er into