As their time together increased, the feelings between Jiang Lian'er and Pei Yichen quietly began to change.
One day, while analyzing a case, Jiang Lian'er became so engrossed that she failed to notice the sky darkening and the autumn wind growing cooler. Dressed in thin clothing, she sat for a long time at a stone table in the garden, unwittingly catching a chill and falling ill. When Pei Yichen came to discuss new clues, he found her pale, her body slightly trembling, and her eyes lacking their usual sparkle.
Pei Yichen felt a surge of anxiety. Without hesitation, he removed his cloak and gently draped it over Jiang Lian'er. Then, he carefully picked her up and hurried toward the guest room of the Jiang Residence.
He personally summoned the best doctor in town to treat her. As the doctor took her pulse and prescribed medicine, Pei Yichen remained by her bedside, his brow furrowed and his eyes filled with worry. When Jiang Lian'er awoke, the first thing she saw was Pei Yichen’s tired yet caring gaze; his eyes were slightly red, and his hair was somewhat disheveled, clearly from sleepless nights spent worrying about her.
A warm current surged through Jiang Lian'er’s heart. She wanted to speak but found her throat dry and painful. Noticing this, Pei Yichen quickly brought over a cup of warm water, gently propping her up so she could drink slowly.
"Don't speak yet; just rest well," he said softly, his voice filled with concern.
Jiang Lian'er nodded slightly, watching Pei Yichen bustling around for her sake. A ripple of unfamiliar emotions stirred within her heart.
Pei Yichen looked at Jiang Lian'er’s frail form with deep compassion and couldn’t help but take her hand in his. Jiang Lian'er felt her cheeks flush but didn’t pull away. She could feel the warmth and strength of Pei Yichen's hand—a silent promise that gave her a sense of security in this unfamiliar ancient world.
From then on, when they walked together in the courtyard, they would unconsciously draw closer to each other. The sunlight bathed them in warmth, and their shadows on the ground seemed to whisper their story.
Jiang Lian'er would share amusing anecdotes from her modern life with Pei Yichen—tales of lively classrooms and various activities she participated in with friends.
Pei Yichen listened intently, captivated by the novel world described by Jiang Lian'er, his eyes occasionally sparkling with curiosity and longing.
Pei Yichen also shared his dreams and aspirations with Jiang Lian'er, expressing his desire to cleanse the court of treachery and create a peaceful era for the people.
As Jiang Lian'er listened, her admiration for him grew. She gazed into Pei Yichen's determined eyes and softly said, "Mr. Pei, I believe you can achieve that." Pei Yichen turned to her, his gaze softening with affection. "With you by my side, I feel more confident."
One day, Jiang Lian'er accidentally fell in the garden, and Pei Yichen immediately became anxious. He rushed over to help her up, carefully checking to see if she was hurt.
Seeing that Jiang Lian'er's knee was scraped, he reproached her gently, "How could you be so careless?" He then carefully led her back to her room and personally cleaned her wound, applying medicine and bandaging it.
During this process, as Jiang Lian'er watched Pei Yichen's focused demeanor, her feelings surged like a flood breaking through a dam. Unable to resist, she reached out to gently caress Pei Yichen's face. He paused in surprise before taking her hand in his. Their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still in that moment.
On another occasion, Pei Yichen faced a difficult case that left him feeling frustrated.
Jiang Lian'er noticed his distress and chose to stay by his side. Using her modern perspective, she helped him analyze the problem and suggested new ideas and methods.
As Pei Yichen listened to her words, the gloom in his heart gradually lifted. He looked at Jiang Lian'er with gratitude and gently embraced her. "Lian'er, having you around is truly wonderful."
Jiang Lian'er leaned against him, feeling his heartbeat. She knew she had deeply fallen for him, and Pei Yichen felt the same way.
In this ancient world, they supported each other through companionship. The seeds of love slowly took root in their hearts, growing into a towering tree that sheltered them from storms and gave them the courage and strength to face all challenges together.
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