In the study.
He Jitang was stunned for a long time and walked out slowly.
A light rain had washed the new trees in the courtyard clean and bright. The leaves of the Yulan Tree were full and glossy.
But the magnolia flowers had already withered...
He Jitang stood alone in the courtyard.
His body was cold, an unspeakable sadness.
Fourth Sister had left, Ci'an was gone... he felt an emptiness around him.
...
A pair of slender hands embraced his waist from behind.
He knew it was Yingzi.
The girl pleaded with him, "Young Master Ji, she doesn't love you. I will treat you well and always be loyal to you."
He Jitang did not push her away. He murmured... more like talking to himself.
[But I will not love you.]
[Fourth Sister will always be the mistress here.]
[I am willing to give everything to hear her call me Third Brother.]
...
Yingzi's heart felt like it was being cut with a knife.
She shook her head desperately, "I don't care! Young Master Ji, let me love you."
