Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Chapter 274 Ambiguity

The twilight gently painted the sky, and the afterglow, like a golden veil, draped over the small courtyard, adding a touch of tranquility and peace to this little world.

Shuyun and Shi Wanxia had just tidied up the courtyard and were now sitting there, with wisps of steam rising from their teacups and the aroma of tea wafting through the air.

Tomorrow, they will set off back to Xinyang. Thinking about the upcoming journey home, Shi Wanxia's heart was pounding with anxiety.

She frowned slightly, her eyes filled with worry, and her fingers unconsciously rubbed the edge of the teacup.

Shuyun had been watching Shi Wanxia's expression closely, and she naturally understood what her sister was worried about.

Shuyun gently pulled Shi Wanxia's hand; those hands were warm and soft, conveying a silent strength.

"Sister Shi, don't worry, we have Young Master Lin with us on this trip. Young Master Lin is straightforward, sincere and warm-hearted. He won't look down on us just because we were once of lowly birth."

"Sister, you have encountered such a calamity this time, and not only did Young Master Cui help you greatly, but Young Master Lin also helped us a lot!"

The sound of the book was clear and melodious, like a mountain spring flowing through the quiet courtyard.

Shi Wanxia nodded slightly; how could she not know Lin Yu's character?

Shuyun recalled her past experiences, the cold looks and humiliation she suffered because of her lowly status, which were like engravings in her heart, making it difficult for her to completely let go even though she was about to get out of her predicament.

"Young Master Lin truly treats us like family, so Sister Shi, there's no need to worry!" Shu Yun said softly again, trying to dispel the gloom in Shi Wanxia's heart.

Looking at Shuyun, Shi Wanxia felt a mix of gratitude and guilt. It was all because of her that Shuyun and the others had to worry.

"Shuyun, you must be careful on your journey. In case of emergency, money is not important; your safety is the most important thing." Shi Wanxia's tone was full of concern and admonition.

Upon hearing this, Shuyun's eyes instantly reddened, as if shrouded in a thin layer of mist.

She nodded vigorously. "Okay, I understand. It's getting late. I'll go cook. You can rest for a while, Sister Shi."

As Shuyun spoke, she stood up and prepared to walk towards the kitchen.

Shi Wanxia ignored her and stood up as well, saying, "Let's do it together!"

She said softly. The two walked side by side toward the kitchen, their steps light and in sync.

As soon as I arrived at the kitchen door, I saw wisps of smoke rising from the chimney.

Shi Wanxia and Shuyun exchanged a puzzled look, wondering who was in the kitchen. With this curiosity, they gently pushed open the kitchen door.

Hearing the noise, Lin Yu, who was washing vegetables, quickly looked up at them.

His face was beaming with a warm smile, and his eyes sparkled with a gentle light.

"Miss Shi, Sister Shuyun, you've arrived! I'll cook tonight, please try my cooking!" Lin Yu's voice was cheerful and full of energy.

Shi Wanxia and Shu Yun were slightly taken aback, but then smiles appeared on their faces. "Young Master Lin, how could we trouble you?"

Shi Wanxia said softly.

"No need for that, no need for that. You've taken good care of me all the time, so please try my cooking today."

Lin Yu said with a smile, but his hands didn't stop, and he continued to wash the vegetables carefully.

The kitchen wasn't big to begin with, but the three of them sharing the room didn't feel cramped.

Shi Wanxia and Shuyun were not idle either; one helped chop vegetables, and the other started a fire.

The small kitchen was filled with the aroma of cooking, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

Lin Yu cooked while chatting with them. "I've already inquired about everything before heading back to Xinyang. The inns along the way are all safe, so we don't need to rush. We can just take our time."

"Lin Yu said. Hearing this, Shi Wanxia's worries lessened a bit.

"Young Master Lin, we are so grateful to you."

Shi Wanxia said gratefully. "Miss Shi, please don't say that. We are friends, and it's only right that we help each other," Lin Yu replied with a smile.

In the kitchen, Lin Yu skillfully cut tofu. Under his knife, the square tofu, like an obedient child, was evenly transformed into slices of moderate thickness.

The food in the pot on the stove was emitting an enticing aroma, bubbling and steaming, as if joyfully announcing that dinner was about to be completed.

"Sister Shi, go and call Young Master Cui to come for dinner. Sister Shuyun and I will just make a soup dish."

Lin Yu said to Shi Wanxia with a smile as he stir-fried the vegetables in the pan.

Shi Wanxia wiped the water stains off her hands with a cloth and nodded gently, "Okay, then thank you for your trouble. I'll go and call Young Master Cui and Qin Xin."

After saying that, she walked lightly out of the kitchen and headed towards Choi Ji-ho's room.

Arriving at Cui Zhihao's door, Shi Wanxia gently knocked.

A crisp knock echoed in the quiet corridor.

At that moment, Choi Ji-ho was holding a book and lying on his side on the bed to review it. Hearing the knock on the door, he was about to get up to open it.

But he accidentally aggravated his wound, and a sharp pain instantly shot through him, making him wince and hiss...

"Brother Cui, don't move!"

Shi Wanxia keenly heard Cui Zhihao's cry of pain, her heart tightened, and she quickly pushed open the door and entered.

She walked quickly to Choi Ji-ho's side, her face full of worry.

"Brother Cui, your injury hasn't healed yet, don't push yourself. Let me help you get dressed, it's time for dinner."

Shi Wanxia's voice was gentle and caring, like a spring breeze that softly brushed against Cui Zhihao's heart.

Choi Jiho's face instantly turned red, like a ripe apple. He was a little embarrassed, but deep down he felt an indescribable joy.

Miss Shi's thoughtful care made him feel a little greedy, and for a moment he even wanted to be taken care of by her like this forever.

Shi Wanxia was unaware of Cui Zhihao's inner thoughts; her attention was focused on helping Cui Zhihao get dressed.

She walked to the clothes rack, took off Choi Jiho's coat, draped it over her arm, and then returned to the bedside, carefully helping Choi Jiho up from the bed.

Choi Ji-ho is tall, over 1.8 meters, which made it a bit difficult for the petite Shi Wanxia to help him get dressed.

She frowned slightly as she struggled to put the clothes on Choi Ji-ho, a fine layer of sweat beading on her forehead.

Cui Zhihao noticed her embarrassment and felt a pang of heartache. He bent down slightly, trying to make Shi Wanxia feel more at ease.

But as soon as he bent down, the distance between the two instantly closed, almost touching.

The faint fragrance emanating from Miss Shi, like the aroma of flowers blooming in spring, wafted into Cui Zhihao's nose, causing his heart to race uncontrollably.

As she dressed him, Shi Wanxia's slender hands gently moved over his body.

The gentle touch felt like an electric current, causing Choi Ji-ho's body to stiffen instantly, making him very uncomfortable.

He had never had such intimate contact with a woman before, and this strange and wonderful feeling made his face burn even hotter.

"Alright, Brother Cui."

Shi Wanxia finally helped Cui Zhihao get dressed. She breathed a slight sigh of relief, looked up, and met Cui Zhihao's flustered and shy gaze.

For a moment, the two of them were stunned. The air in the room seemed to freeze, and the only sound was their rapid heartbeats.

“Brother Cui, let’s… go eat.” Shi Wanxia broke the silence first, her voice trembling slightly, and a blush rising on her face.

"Okay...okay," Choi Jiho stammered. He stood up, but found his legs were a little weak. This sudden flutter of the heart left him somewhat at a loss.