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The moonlight illuminated the snow-covered ground, stretching the tall figure long.
At Liu Qingxi's home, after finishing the New Year's Eve dinner, Aunt Xu, unable to resist her drowsiness, took Huaxian to eat first. The few strong men, feeling festive during the New Year, were quite happy and reluctant to get up after drinking.
Ye Aunty said, "Miss, let's not worry about them. They just enjoy eating and drinking together. Let's go keep the vigil."
The two women naturally ignored the men's conversation. As they left, they could still hear the drunken Liu Yi and others slurring, "Brothers, do your best; the young lady won't let us suffer."
"Don't worry, big brother. We know that meeting you and having a young lady like this as our employer is a blessing we earned in our past lives."
As slaves for sale, having such a stable life now was already quite rare; what more could they ask for?
With cup after cup of pure grain liquor consumed, all the words that had been bottled up inside were finally released.
Meanwhile, Liu Qingxi, along with Liu Qingyan and Ye Aunty, went to the east wing to rest and keep the vigil together.
Regardless of whether they would truly stay up all night, at least they had to stay awake for the first half of it—a tradition passed down through generations.
The sand in the hourglass flowed gently as time ticked by. The midnight bells rang in their ears, and the voices of the men in the front hall gradually faded away. Those who were drunk remained so, while those who weren't were nearly exhausted as they swayed back to their rooms to rest.
Here, Ye Aunty slowly stood up: "Miss, it's so late. You and the young master should rest for a bit; I'll head down first."
Liu Qingxi nodded. The two escorted Liu Qingyan back to his room before parting ways and returning to their own rooms.
The slight creak of the door sounded particularly clear as people fell asleep. In the darkness, a tall figure paused slightly before slowly approaching.
Lighting a candle, Liu Qingxi was startled by the sudden appearance of someone in front of her; her heart raced and she nearly stumbled.
At that critical moment, the young man moved forward with incredible speed, reaching out his long arm to wrap around the girl's slender waist and pull her into his embrace.
A familiar scent suddenly filled her senses—fresh and intoxicating.
"What are you doing here? Didn't you stay with Aunt to keep the vigil?" She felt uneasy about this situation; it hadn't even begun yet when Yang Yichen was already—
The young man did not respond but instead became lost in the faint fragrance emanating from the girl, unable to extricate himself for a long time.
On New Year's Eve, the two nestled closely together, sitting quietly as they awaited the arrival of the new year.
After a long time, the young man gently spoke, "Xier, I will be participating in the Imperial Examination after the New Year."
Indeed, due to the earthquake disaster last year, the emperor decreed this year to increase reliability, which essentially gave many people another chance.
Originally planning to wait for two years, he decided not to wait any longer. Only by becoming stronger could they be together quickly, without any obstacles.
Liu Qingxi felt a pang of sadness, a deep sense of reluctance rising from within her.
She did not know when it started, but she had become accustomed to having this person by her side, used to him knowing everything about her, down to the smallest details.
Suddenly, he was going to leave for a while, and from the bottom of her heart...
The girl had nothing but tightened her grip with both hands, as if only by doing so could she hold onto him.
Like any other girl, she wished he wouldn’t go, but rationality told her that she couldn’t do that; this was the most conflicting part.
She was not a true fourteen-year-old girl but possessed a mature soul, and this contradictory existence made it intolerable for her to act so childishly.
Firecracker sounds rang out as the old year passed and the New Year arrived. The boy did not come out of his room until dawn broke.
In the backyard of Liu Qingxi's residence, the young man stood tall and indifferent. With a creak, the back door opened from inside, and a burly man stepped out. He suddenly bowed to Yang Yichen and said, "Master!"
"Remember, I am no longer your master; your master is Miss Liu. You must follow her orders; you do not need to listen to me."
"Yes!" The man replied respectfully. "What do you need me for?"
"In a month, I will set off for the capital. During my absence, you are responsible for Miss Liu's safety. If you encounter anything you cannot resolve, you can directly contact A Dong and his team. Due to the distance, I won’t be able to provide solutions immediately. Stay alert and ensure her protection."
"Yes, Master. Rest assured; from now on, the girl will be my master. I will obey her every command."
The firm words reassured Yang Yichen slightly. "Alright, hurry back and don’t let anyone notice anything unusual."
The burly man returned quietly like a shadow.
This man was none other than Liu Yi.
Since the imperial decree was announced that there would be an additional examination this year, he had resolved to participate. It was at that time that he began selecting a newcomer from among his subordinates to train specifically for infiltration into Brokerage in the future.
There was no other way; this was the only way he could ensure Liu Qingxi's safety. Moreover, if he directly gave her the Guard, the girl would definitely refuse it. No one could compare to her when she was strong.
Thus, Liu Yi was specially arranged to come in. Before this, Liu Yi's training methods were almost identical to those listed by Liu Qingxi, which allowed him to lead with ease.
The scene outside Liu Qingxi's home went unnoticed by anyone as Yang Yichen quickly left, braving the cold wind.
The following days were not much different from previous years, filled with a series of New Year visits and family gatherings.
A month later, at Yang Family Courtyard,
Yang Yichen was all set to go, with a large bundle of luggage loaded onto the carriage, accompanied only by Anan.
A mother worries when her child travels far. The greenhouse was inherently an emotional woman, with tears welling up as she repeatedly checked Yang Yichen's luggage, muttering, "Yichan, you're going far this time. I can't go with you. Be careful on the road; it's still cold, so keep warm.
You mustn't catch a cold. You young ones don’t understand now, but when you get older, you'll realize that your health is your own responsibility. As for everything else, we can strive for the best, but if we can't have it, we shouldn't force it." This was her greatest wish for her son.
Everything should prioritize health; after all, winter had not yet passed, and the temperatures were extremely unstable, fluctuating like a mischievous child.
"I know, Mother. Don't worry; I will write to you often. You should also take care of yourself at home. If anything happens, you can discuss it with Qingxi."
The mother and son exchanged reluctant farewells. This was the first time they would be apart for such a long distance since living in the countryside. How could the greenhouse feel at ease? She wished she could pack her things and go with him right now.
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