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Now, Yang Xingyuan had not been able to put Li Yun out of his mind since they parted at Pine and Bamboo House that day. This afternoon, after finishing his official duties, he thought of going for a walk to Hanjia Tan.
Just as he stepped out, he saw willow catkins drifting in the street, a sign that spring was in full bloom. Yang Xingyuan strolled aimlessly and found himself at the door of Pine and Bamboo House before he knew it.
Li Yun sighed and said, "People like us, which day do we not suffer grievances? But it's our fate, and nothing can be done about it." Yang Xingyuan said gently, "Take heart. I will always find a way to help you."
Just as Yang Xingyuan was about to comfort her, he suddenly caught a whiff of fragrance-it was the scent of the face powder Li Yun had applied. Li Yun rose to touch up her makeup before the mirror. Yang Xingyuan, seeing her slender figure from behind, was entranced without realizing it.