"Since that is the case, I shall not linger any longer," Li Yue Shu suppressed the emotions in her heart and stood up to pour a cup of tea. "If there is an opportunity in the future, I will definitely bring Ling'er back more often to visit. This place is her second home."
Wei Tong Hao and Wei Zi Miao both picked up their tea cups, and Wei Ling quickly followed suit.
She looked at Li Yue Shu, her eyes slightly red, "Ling'er will definitely come back to see everyone often from now on!"
Li Yue Shu very much wanted to rub the little one's head, but the distance was too great, so she gave up.
After drinking the tea, she suddenly remembered something and asked, "A Min and A Wen are still at the academy. Since you are leaving tomorrow, do you want to go say goodbye?"
This question was mainly for Wei Ling.
This girl was particularly attached to A Min, and A Min doted on her. If they left without saying goodbye, the two children would likely have regrets.
As expected, Wei Ling immediately nodded and said, "Uncle said that once we go to the academy, we will directly set off for Hong Ning City."
Upon hearing this, Li Yue Shu said no more.
This meal, in essence, became a farewell dinner for the Wei family.
The Wei father and son showed no particular reaction, but the Wei family guards were reluctant to leave.
When Li Yue Shu went to the kitchen to find Mother Mo, she saw several guards surrounding Aunt Liu and Mother Mo, looking like they were about to cry, lamenting their inability to part with them.
Even when they saw Li Yue Shu, they directly surrounded her, saying they were reluctant to leave the delicious food she made.
At first, Li Yue Shu thought they were genuinely sad to leave and comforted them a few words. However, what they said afterward seemed a little off.
"Madam Shen, your little cakes are soft and delicious. I've never even heard of such a dessert in my life. After we go back, I will definitely miss it every day."
"And the spicy chicken Madam Shen makes, I'm already drooling just thinking about it. I wish I could eat it on the way back."
"Yes, the journey back to Hong Ning City is long, and we can only gnaw on dry rations and drink plain water. How pitiful!"
"If I could eat Madam Shen's cooking on the way back, I'd surely wake up smiling in my dreams."
Li Yue Shu: "..."
These people were practically writing their intentions all over their faces!
Li Yue Shu felt a little helpless, but considering how much they had helped her during this time, she didn't know when she would see them again after they left.
With this thought, Li Yue Shu generously said, "Alright, I'll prepare some provisions for your journey back."
Upon hearing this, the guards immediately cheered, "Thank you, Madam Shen, we'll help you!"
The kitchen didn't have much soundproofing, and the cheers instantly carried outside.
Shen Wei heard their words and couldn't help but frown.
She had agreed to prepare provisions for so many people; wasn't she tired!
Shen Wei was about to walk over when he was stopped by someone, "Young Master Shen, why are you rushing over in such a huff?"
Shen Wei turned back and saw Wei Zi Miao standing not far away, looking at him with a gentle smile.
He narrowed his eyes and asked coldly, "Is the Wei family so poor that they can't even afford provisions for their servants?"
Wei Zi Miao glanced at the kitchen.
He had also heard the cheers just now and instantly guessed what was happening.
Wei Zi Miao smiled, though his eyes were calm. "I didn't expect that Young Master Shen, after recovering his memories, would still be so concerned about Madam Shen."
Shen Wei turned around and looked at the person in front of him expressionlessly. "What do you want to say?"
He had always sensed Wei Zi Miao's hostility towards him. Although it wasn't obvious, having spent more than a decade on the battlefield, he was quite sensitive to it.
Wei Zi Miao was leaving tomorrow, yet he was proactively approaching him now, likely with an agenda.
Meeting his gaze, Wei Zi Miao did not flinch at all. "I just want to tell Young Master Shen that the knife the two Wei family guards threw during their spar previously, which almost injured Madam Shen, was actually something I arranged intentionally."
As soon as these words were spoken, Shen Wei's aura instantly turned cold, and his gaze towards Wei Zi Miao held a hint of killing intent.
However, the latter seemed unfazed, still smiling gently. "Isn't Young Master Shen curious why I did that?"
Shen Wei did not respond but pondered his question.
According to his investigation, Wei Zi Miao was a meticulous person who never did anything useless. The reason he did this...
In an instant, Shen Wei thought of something and his eyes narrowed. "You were testing me?"
Wei Zi Miao's smile deepened. "Young Master Shen is smarter than I imagined."
This statement was an admission.
But Shen Wei's brow furrowed even deeper.
If it was a test, the knife should have been thrown directly at him. Why throw it at Li Yue Shu?
As if sensing his confusion, Wei Zi Miao helpfully said, "Young Master Shen must be wondering why I had someone throw the knife at Madam Shen?"
Shen Wei's expression was unreadable. His face was ordinary, the kind that would disappear in a crowd, yet it inexplicably exuded a natural authority that compelled submission.
After a moment of silence, Shen Wei said, "Because you calculated that I would intervene."
Wei Zi Miao raised an eyebrow. "Young Master Shen is indeed very smart. Then you should also know why I'm telling you this today, right?"
Shen Wei: "..."
He really didn't know!
Wei Zi Miao shrugged, his smile appearing innocent. "Since that's the case, then I have nothing more to say."
With that, he turned and left.
Shen Wei watched his retreating back, his brow furrowed deeper.
What on earth was this guy trying to say?
Even Shen Wei, as intelligent as he was, was left completely bewildered by Wei Zi Miao.
Equally bewildered was Zhai Song.
"Young Master, since we've decided to leave, why did you say those things to Young Master Shen just now?"
Wei Zi Miao walked forward without looking back. "Can't you tell? I was helping him."
Zhai Song: "...I really couldn't tell."
Wei Zi Miao glanced at him, his lips turning downward. "If he knew the reason why his instinct to protect Madam Shen is so strong, he could see his own heart clearly and become a couple with Madam Shen sooner."
Of course, this was assuming they would eventually end up together.
With his words pointing it out, perhaps Li Yue Shu and Shen Wei could take many shortcuts.
But Zhai Song still looked confused. "If that's the case, then why didn't you just explain it clearly just now?"
Wei Zi Miao paused, a flicker of something flashing in his eyes.
"Perhaps, I don't really want to see them together so quickly..."
What that young man Bai said was right: people's hearts are fickle.
He had always been daring and bold when scheming against others, but ultimately, he was unwilling to risk losing the chance to become friends with Madam Shen by gambling.
...
There were quite a number of people in the Wei family, and their departure caused quite a stir in the village.
Upon learning that they were leaving, Li Yue Shu had no particular reaction, but the villagers were reluctant to see them go.
The Wei family members were generous, and with their departure, their financial patrons would be gone!
Early in the morning, just as the Wei family's convoy was ready to depart, many villagers had already arrived.
The number of people sending them off kept increasing, pushing Li Yue Shu to the back.