Rumble, rumble...
The soft sounds of the wheelchair gradually faded into the distance.
Ye Jingtang stood before the door with his hands behind his back, watching the snow flying through the courtyard as he silently pondered Xiaoshan Fort and Long Zhengqing.
While he was lost in thought, the tea room door quietly opened behind him. Dongfang Liren poked her head out for a look, then tiptoed up behind him and leaned toward his ear.
"Can't bear to part? Aren't you going to see her off?"
Somewhat amused, Ye Jingtang turned and planted a kiss on the cheek beside his ear.
"What do you mean, can't bear to part? Miss Hua only came to visit. You heard everything just now, Your Highness. It had nothing whatsoever to do with romance."
"You've already exchanged tokens of love, and you still say it has nothing to do with romance~"
Dongfang Liren helped Ye Jingtang back into the study to sit down, then picked up the wooden box from the desk and examined the writing brush inside.
For Yanjing's Myriad Treasures Tower to do business as far afield as the Western Sea Tribes, it certainly had some genuine ability. Its craftsmanship was probably on the same level as the Fan Family Shop's. The brush was impeccable in both appearance and feel, and even Dongfang Liren looked rather approving.
Ye Jingtang wielded spear shafts rather than writing many words. Seeing this, he said,
"If you like it, Your Highness, why not take it home for your collection?"
Dongfang Liren gave a faint huff and placed the brush box where the little jade turtle had originally sat.
"The young lady only just gave you this heartfelt gift. What would it look like if I took it away? If Miss Hua found out, you might earn a