Chapter 1711: Chapter 1708: Gift

“Is your health really recovered? Otherwise, I can have Lu Sangqi take another look at you. You’re still young, don’t push yourself. If you don’t take good care of your health now, you’ll regret it when you’re older.”

“I have recovered, my lady, no need to worry. I’m not overexerting myself.” Although Li Chongjin still addressed her the same, his attitude noticeably softened, even replacing the royal ‘we’ with ‘I.’

Seeing that his complexion looked fine and he didn’t seem to be hiding any illness, Ye Muyu didn’t doubt further and just had the servants send some supplements over as a gift for him.

Li Chongjin wanted to refuse, as he had already received a fair amount of thanks, and now felt undeserving of more.

But Ye Muyu insisted. For her, nothing was more important than her children’s lives. Although nothing happened this time, it was extremely dangerous, and she wanted to express her stance, so that if anything happened while they were out, someone would step forward to help her children.

Whether it was for the sake of silver or indebtedness, it was all less important to her than the safety of her family.

Seeing Ye Muyu’s insistence, Li Chongjin thought about it and ultimately couldn’t refuse, especially since even Chu Heng spoke up, urging him to accept. This was indicative of the entire Chu family’s stance; even Chu Heng wasn’t concerned about public rumors, seemingly well-prepared for them.

Li Chongjin nodded and expressed his gratitude.

Just before leaving.

Chu Ziluo spoke with some embarrassment, “Brother Zhongjin, I really owe it to you this time. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have had to recuperate for so long. I know you probably don’t mind, but I’m really grateful to you.”

“This is a gift I prepared personally for you; I hope you like it.”

As Chu Ziluo spoke, she took a gift box from in front of her and handed it to Li Chongjin.

Li Chongjin was genuinely surprised; he hadn’t expected Ziluo to give him a gift. When he touched the box, his hands trembled slightly. Always deep in thought and reserved, he had to suppress his excitement, quietly accepting the gift box.

He resisted the urge to open it immediately, lightly parted his lips, and in the calmest tone, concealed his true feelings, “Thank you, Ziluo, I really like it.”

He glanced at her briefly then withdrew his gaze, not too abruptly, not wanting to startle her.

Nor did he want Chu Heng to notice anything amiss, not daring to steal another glance.

Chu Ziluo smiled at him, “Brother Zhongjin, when Lil’ Jin returns, you can find him to play with if you’re bored. I always wanted to invite you to the residence for a meal, but who would have guessed something so simple could be viewed so complexly by outsiders.”

“When I have the chance to visit your fief in the future, I won’t have to mind so much and will just come to hang out with you.”

Li Chongjin restrained his emotions, just feeling his heart race. A slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth before he restrained it, reverting to his usual reserved demeanor, just nodding slightly to convey his stance.

Chu Ziluo smiled again, happy to see her childhood friend once more.

Li Chongjin didn’t stay long, and the reason was simple; everyone outside was watching. After finishing his tea, he took the initiative to take his leave, carrying the gift box Ye Muyu gave him, with the guards holding it, and left the Chu family residence.

As soon as he left the Chu family residence, informants quickly relayed the event, making all court officials interested in him aware of it.

Li Chongjin, with an expressionless face, boarded the carriage and only then took the wooden box out from his sleeve.

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