Han Tianci stepped forward and examined the painting closely. The woman in the painting was dressed in brocades, her mother and father by her side, and her beauty was already breathtaking.
But her eyes were cold and clear like water, devoid of the warmth and tenderness of this moment.
Han Tianci had long understood Feng Wushuang’s feelings but still, he looked at Feng Wushuang seriously and asked, "Do you like my sister?"
Feng Wushuang replied with certainty.
Worried that Han Tianci wouldn’t believe him, "I don’t know when it started, but she’s been constantly on my mind. Maybe at the beginning, it wasn’t love but gratitude, but gradually, I found that she’s taken up space in my heart, and I can’t fit any other girl in there!"
As Feng Wushuang spoke, he looked at the portrait, not hiding the deep affection in his eyes.
"There are many who like my sister. You can’t succeed by being so lukewarm!" Han Tianci said indifferently.
"Indeed, the Commandery Princess is so wonderful, there must be many who like her. Someone like me probably cannot catch her eye. I also don’t dare to act rashly, for fear of tarnishing her reputation!"
Feng Wushuang said, inevitably feeling a sigh of resignation.
Han Tianci chuckled coldly, "Then you and my sister will probably never have a chance in this lifetime!"
Seeing Feng Wushuang silent, Han Tianci didn’t say more and turned to look for a book.
He himself wasn’t fond of Feng Wushuang; it was just that Chu Yu still kept Qu Mianke at the Prince Rui Residence, which annoyed him.
Only by inciting Feng Wushuang to pursue his sister could he make Chu Yu feel the pressure!
To get Qu Mianke out of the Prince Rui Residence sooner.
Feng Wushuang stood still, thought for a moment, then walked over to Han Tianci, "Thank you!"
Han Tianci raised an eyebrow, "Did I say anything? I didn’t say anything at all!"
Feng Wushuang smiled without a word.
The library of Feng Wushuang wasn’t vast, nor did it contain many unique texts; most of them were transcriptions he had made himself.
But some were indeed very precious.
"These are all written from memory after seeing them at the Elder Residence; they can be read often in the future, and if the descendants wish to read them, they need not go begging elsewhere!"
Han Tianci picked up a book and flipped through it; feeling it looked familiar, as he had seen it in the Han Family before, he put it back.
Although Feng Wushuang was the top scholar, he came from a family with shallow foundations; still, the fact that he thought to transcribe rare texts for the benefit of future generations showed that he was someone with foresight and strategic thinking.
The lunch was quickly prepared, and a servant came to invite Han Tianci and Feng Wushuang to the Old Madam’s courtyard for the meal.
The two talked as they walked.
Han Tianci was quite happy.
Feng Wushuang was learned and broad-minded, and didn’t have the pedantic airs typical of scholars.
"Tianci greets the Old Madam politely!"
Madam Feng’s eyes crinkled with laughter, "No need for such formalities, no need at all!"
They sat down together for the meal.
Madam Feng kept putting food on the plates for Yun Jinnian and Han Tianci.
She had only one child in her life, Feng Wushuang, who, although filial, was reserved and sparing in his words; he certainly wasn’t as lively and endearing as Han Tianci.
Today, upon seeing Tianci and being charmed by him, her heart had melted.
"Thank you, Old Madam!"
"What Old Madam? Call me Auntie!"
"Yes, thank you, Auntie!"
"Eat more, you are at the age of growing, eat plenty and you’ll be stronger!"
"The food at Auntie’s house is delicious!"
"If you like it, come often. I’ll instruct the kitchen to make what you like; you’ll surely get your favorites!"
Feng Wushuang and Yun Jinnian exchanged a glance.
Yun Jinnian pursed her lips into a smile, and Feng Wushuang also smiled.
After the meal, Yun Jinnian took Madam Feng’s pulse.
"The Old Madam’s body has mostly been cleansed of toxins; she only needs careful conditioning from now on, and she will recover very soon!"