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=The Unbreakable Bond= (Adapted from Xiao A'man's novel)

("After the Ugly Concubine Divorced, She is Wooed By Big Shots of the Capital.")

=Episode 13=

I mean, Uncle and Chuxia didn't have any interaction before.

So how did they become besotted?

He even proposed to her.

From what you just said,

it seems more like Miss Ling and Lord Ling

secretly coordinated and put on a show for you.

Don't lie to me.

Think about it, Your Highness.

If they never had any interaction,

how could it be so coincidental

that he was there at the same time to propose to her?

It means they had planned it beforehand.

They were waiting for you to show up

and used it as a reason to reject you.

You're as capable as ever.

It totally makes sense now.

Tonight is the Lantern Festival.

Perhaps Chuxia will attend.

Why don't we go try our luck, too?

Good idea.

I love solving lantern riddles.

If Chuxia is there,

I'm going to show her my wit and charm.

Let's go.

(I'm glad I've been watching out for you.)

Did you call for me?

Would you like to go to a quieter place with me?

Okay.

What a beautiful spot.

Well?

You believe it now?

I just accidentally dropped it.

As long as the jade bell rings,

I will take it as your summoning me.

I...

I didn't think you'd be interested in the Lantern Festival.

I thought you didn't like crowds.

I'm here for something else.

What is it?

I'm not obliged

to report every little thing to you.

I was summoned by you.

If you don't tell me what it is,

how am I to assist?

I came to win the lantern riddles contest

and obtain the Blazing Kirin.

Blazing Kirin?

That's a pricey item.

Why do you need it?

I need it to cure Yue's legs.

I see.

It's perfect, then.

Solving lantern riddles is my strong suit.

Do you require my assistance, miss?

It's okay.

I will win it with my own power.

Okay.

I'll take you to a place.

It can grant you your wish.

Where's that?

Is this the place where your wish will be granted?

There was a large crowd here last year.

How come it's...

Let's go and make a wish.

What wish?

For instance, you could wish to win the contest.

I've memorized several books on lantern riddles.

I don't need to make a wish to win.

However,

if I'm able to get the gods' blessings,

I'm happy to wish.

Let's do it, then.

Boss.

Sir, this is too much.

Here, this is for you.

Thanks.

We only need two strips.

One wish is good enough.

Do you want to know

what I wished for?

Not at all.

But I want to know yours.

(I hope Yue recovers soon)

Ling Chuxia.

Your handwriting is awful.

It's a festive night.

Are you really staying at home, Mr. Baili?

Won't you go out for a stroll?

I don't supposed you came

to play a game of chess with me, right?

I came to invite you

to attend the lantern riddles event.

Go and join in the fun.

I...

I'm going to pass.

Staying indoors too long is not good for the mind.

Well then...

De,

keep watch at the mansion.

I will take a quick stroll with the princess.

Mr. Baili,

the riddles contest is much more fun than staying at home, no?

Definitely.

I heard from De

that Chuxia will be taking part in the contest, too.

But with you here,

I'm afraid she'd be knocked down a peg.

Young Lady Ling is smart.

In my opinion,

she might just emerge as the winner tonight.

I've never heard you praise someone else like that.

Your Highness is too kind.

Baili Yue?

It's time.

We should go.

Wait.

I asked Yunniang to go to Baicao Apothecary

to get the herbs for Yue's treatment.

It's late.

How come she's not back yet?

The lantern riddles contest is starting soon.

I'll get Liefeng to look for her.

Let's head there first.

It should be fine.

Maybe it was too hot on the way back

and she went to get a drink somewhere.

One more thing.

Later when we're at the venue,

we'll split up

and enter separately.

Why?

If you and I go in together,

it might spark unwanted rumors.

I helped stop Ziyan for you

and now you're asking me to keep a distance?

You and I are unrelated.

We're not engaged to each other.

It's only right to keep a distance.

What if Ziyan is also at the lantern riddles event?

What will you do then?

Then...

I'll figure it out, then. You're good at acting anyway.

I will accomplish the job my lord tasked me.

Isn't that Madam Qu?

What is she doing here?

♪Morning glows through the window as I lazily get ready♪

♪Whose young lad is that, sitting idly on the porch?♪

♪The spring of plum blossoms intoxicates, apricot flowers bloom gold in the mist♪

♪Rain falls gently on banana leaves, fish play beneath the lotus pads♪

♪Gazing at the green mountains, they blend into the distant horizon♪

♪The wild geese call out, sharing their heartfelt thoughts♪

♪Looking at the bright moon, sending thoughts of longing♪

♪Neither burdening nor forgetting♪

♪At sunset, the sound of Zen echoes♪

♪Sweeping away the dust and frost from the heart♪

♪Holding hands with the one who knows me best, we face each other♪

♪Gazing at the green mountains, they blend into the distant horizon♪

♪The wild geese call out, sharing their heartfelt thoughts♪

♪Looking at the bright moon, sending thoughts of longing♪

♪Neither burdening nor forgetting♪

♪Watching the smoke gently rise♪

♪We share the long, leisurely years together♪

♪Free and content♪

♪The greatest joy in life is the beautiful springtime♪

=The Unbreakable Bond=