It was noon when Ye Beizhi returned to the Fuzhao Courtyard.0

At first, he had planned to visit the External Prime Minister’s residence to gather some information, but he reconsidered and dismissed the idea after hearing what Chi Nanwei had to say about that. He wandered the area around the Fuzhao Courtyard for a bit instead before returning.0

Chi Nanwei was already busy helping at Granny Yu’s house. Seeing Ye Beizhi return, she smiled brightly and said, "Go wash your hands, Granny Yu made chicken soup, and I’ve already prepared a bowl for you."0

Chi Nanwei’s smile was so clean, pure, and carefree, but this sense of comfort inexplicably made Ye Beizhi...0