On the lake, a pair of mandarin ducks intertwined their necks, causing ripples to spread across the water.

　　On this midsummer night, fireworks bloomed in the night sky, displaying a colorful and magnificent sight.

　　As the night grew deeper, half of the people on the road dispersed, leaving only the bright white moon hanging in the sky.

　　Inside the painted boat, I leaned against Shen Su's chest, my hair slightly disheveled, and the color on my lips had faded.

　　Shen Su's clothes were also in disarray, and his whole demeanor had undergone a subtle change, with a touch of craftiness mixed in his gentle eyebrows and eyes.

　　"Didn't the Crown Prince also like me? So why did you reject me?" It was only a small step away, yet Shen Su actually pushed me away.

　　He looked at me and a low laughter escaped his throat: "The bridal sedan has not arrived, and the three books and six rites have yet to be completed for you.

　　How can I let you suffer like this?" I pursed my lips: "I don't care about those." "I only care about you.

　　As long as our hearts are connected, nothing else matters to me." Shen Su chuckled speechlessly: "I do care." "Zhao Jun deserves the best in this world." Alright, this wave of sweet words successfully captivated me.

　　I asked in delight: "So, you said earlier that you delight in me, for a long time now." "How long is a long time?" Shen Su twirled a strand of my hair around his finger, paused for a moment at my question, then smiled and said: "About a year." "A year?!" "Then why did you reject me multiple times when I confessed my feelings to you before?"

　　"He let out a sigh and said, 'At that time, I couldn't pass the test in my own heart.

　　You were my sister, so it was fine for you to be naughty.

　　As an older brother, I couldn't join in the foolishness.' 'I thought I could hide this forbidden love in my heart forever, just watching you live happily as your older brother.' 'But I must have overestimated myself because as soon as I heard the news of your engagement with another man...' 'I couldn't bear it and came to find me?' I raised an eyebrow, feeling quite pleased with myself.

　　'Yes,' he nodded, his smile becoming even warmer and gentle in the pale moonlight.

　　Upon seeing this smile, I inexplicably trembled, a strange feeling passing through me.

　　Before I could analyze it further, Shen Su pulled my hand and lightly kissed it: 'Don't worry about our situation, the Crown Prince will clear all obstacles for us.

　　Just stay peacefully in the Begonia Palace and prepare your wedding dress.' 'Alright.'"