The affection between the two was evident to everyone. Since setting the wedding date, they had been inseparable. Jiuye was often teased into leaving by their interactions; even when listening to their simple daily greetings, one could always discern a different, lingering tone.
At the same time, outsiders were flooding into the town, causing unrest among the people. Fu You'an had been working as a servant at an inn, but one night she returned home and explained that she had handed over her duties to another kitchen maid. She would no longer work at the inn, preferring instead to stay by his side.
A thought crossed Leng Lingbi's mind, recalling a note he had seen earlier. He took her hand and gave a soft, affirmative hum.
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