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Liang Shuer's heartbeat slowed for a moment, and all she could hear was her own heartbeat, her face flushed with a hint of red.
This was the first time in her life that she experienced such a feeling of infatuation. Knowing Liang Shuer's boldness in pursuing handsome men and her flirtatious nature, seeing her now blushing shyly was quite shocking.
However, Yang Yichen smiled affectionately at Liu Qingxi and said, "I just love hearing her!"
Uh! That was blatant show of affection!
Immediately after, a wave of suppressed squeals erupted from the girls.
Looking back at Liang Shuer, regardless of gender, everyone wore unfriendly expressions. How could someone be so thick-skinned as to try to break up an engaged couple?
Liang Shuer found it hard to believe. Why? She thought Liu Qingxi, a village girl, must have used some underhanded means to keep Yang Yichen tied to her.
Adding to this, after a chance encounter with the Wen Family a few days ago and conducting some discreet investigations, she discovered that the Wen Family was the mother of the young man she secretly admired. The lavish spending made her drool.
Although the Liang Family was a noble family, its members were not particularly skilled in business, and their wealth had its limits.
Looking at the Wen Family, who spent so much money without batting an eye, supposedly for preparing a betrothal gift, her resolve only strengthened.
Yet, she never reflected on herself. How could Yang Yichen possibly like a woman whose reputation was ruined by entanglements with countless men?
Well, even if she excelled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting; even if she was stunningly beautiful and exceptionally intelligent—capable of captivating cities with her smile—Yang Yichen would not like her.
His heart had long been occupied by someone else, filled to the brim with no room left for anyone else.
"Let's go, Xier." Youth ignored the woman behind them who was shouting and making a scene, moving forward.
What had just happened did not affect their mood at all.
No matter what Liang Shuer did, there was no room for anyone to interfere between Yang Yichen and Liu Qingxi; they wholeheartedly trusted each other.
On the bustling street, the two seemed to radiate light, becoming the focal point of the crowd wherever they went. Like a riddle, they envied only each other, which reflected their outlook on future life.
Such a perfect pair made it impossible for anyone to harbor ill thoughts about their happiness, except for Liang Shuer, who was an absolute oddity among them.
By the riverside in the suburbs, bright lanterns floated on the shimmering water, flickering as they drifted along with the current, carrying the beautiful wishes of those who released them.
Liu Qingxi was thrilled, squinting her eyes as she was captivated by the beautiful scene before her.
In her past life, she had never seen lanterns or released any; her understanding of them came solely from television dramas. At that time, she thought it was impossible for dreams to come true.
However, now that she had someone to cherish, even what once seemed boring to her became incredibly interesting.
So the distinction lay not in how fun something was but in the people around her.
"Yang Yichen, I—"
Before Liu Qingxi could finish, Yang Yichen interjected firmly, "Call me Achen!"
"Huh?" Liu Qingxi was momentarily confused. What was that all about?
"You just called me Achen!" Yang Yichen liked this name, rather than Liu Qingxi always calling him by his full name.
Liu Qingxi suddenly realized and couldn't help but facepalm. He had only called him that to provoke Liang Shuer earlier, and now this person was taking it seriously. Well, it was a sweet nickname unique to couples.
"Achen, Achen! Achen! Achen!" Liu Qingxi shouted several times.
Yang Yichen was finally satisfied and gently patted her head: "Xier!"
The scent of Liu Qingxi's hair lingered in the air.
After an unknown amount of time, the two of them, like children, struggled to ignite the Fire Stone to light the Lantern.
Liu Qingxi pressed her hands together, tightly closed her eyes, and made a wish.
Then she opened her eyes and released the Lantern, her bright eyes sparkling with light.
Ahead was a bustling market filled with people coming and going; behind them, countless Lanterns floated on the shimmering river surface.
The girl had a slender figure, skin as smooth as jade, and bright eyes; the boy was tall and graceful, warm as jade, with deep-set eyes.
At that moment, fireworks burst forth in the distance, and when they turned to look, it was a dazzling display of colors.
The sound of fireworks exploding mixed with the laughter and joy from the lively market around them, enveloping the two in a joyful atmosphere.
Suddenly, Liu Qingxi opened her mouth wide and shouted at the top of her lungs: "Yang Yichen, I love you!"
I love you! Those three words were quickly drowned out by various noisy sounds, but Yang Yichen clearly heard them—the confession from the girl, the most beautiful sound in the world.
"I love you too!" Yes, it was love! At some point, love had already seeped into his bones.
The subtle and silent love was not as intense as others, but it had long settled in his heart.
In the distance, Liang Shuer looked at the two like celestial lovers with resentment, the flames of jealousy burning fiercely, consuming her reason.
Forced by the cold words she had received in the bustling market earlier, she suppressed her anger and bitterness, cracking her whip with a loud snap. "Let's go!"
In any case, she would not give up easily, especially since today they had crossed paths again. Yang Yichen exuded an even more alluring charm, yet he was merely a Fifth Rank official.
It was undeniable that what could not be obtained was always the best. It was precisely because of Yang Yichen's repeated rejections that Liang Shuer became even more obsessed.
During the Lantern Festival, time passed quickly; there were no others around, only the two of them nestled close to each other.
Afterward, the festive atmosphere gradually faded, and Liu Qingxi had all her matters lined up.
By the end of February, Liu Qingyan registered for this year's County Examination.
She and Yang Yichen planned to marry at the end of March.
Just in time for the weather to warm up and facilitate travel, life would soon become busier with multiple tasks happening simultaneously.
Without direct relatives to rely on, Liu Qingxi prepared her dowry and arranged for training for newly recruited personnel to lay a solid foundation for the progress of projects after spring began.
In addition, the County Examination for Liu Qingyan is approaching.
To provide Liu Qingyan with better study conditions, after the school year began, Liu Qingxi sent Summer Lotus to deliver food to him alone to help him regain his strength; otherwise, how could he possibly endure three hours in the examination hall?
Time quietly passed, and people completed their tasks in an orderly manner.
Liu Qingyan spent more and more time in the classroom each day, engaging in discussions with the Masters. The students of Anlu Academy became excited as they prepared for the County Examination.
Typically, the County Examination is held every two or three years; it was last conducted in February of the previous year, so it should not be happening this time.
However, due to a recent crisis in the palace that resulted in a shortage of talent, Dugu Han issued a decree to hold a special examination to select important talents.
This additional opportunity is rare and highly sought after; it means they can participate in the Imperial Examination multiple times, even if they do not pass, it would still serve as practice.
As the examination date drew closer, more people became anxious.
Liu Qingyan was an exception; he studied diligently and often practiced writing while seeking corrections from his Masters, making him one of their most favored students.
Naturally, his review was relatively easier than others.
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