Lü Xu was originally walking slightly tilted, following Ye Xiu, but upon hearing such a statement, she suddenly didn't know where to stand: "Walking holding hands like this... it probably won't be easy to manage, besides, Father always taught Xu'er that a woman must know the deference due to her husband, and follow the husband's lead. How dare I..."

Ye Xiu listened with pleasure, realizing that Xu'er's obedience and cuteness must have been misguided by Duke Lü from a young age. Ye Xiu couldn't manage such warped logic; he stopped walking directly, waited for Lü Xu to approach, and then took her hand. At that precise moment, he felt he was holding a soft, gentle heart in his grasp, daring not to squeeze too hard, fearing he might hurt Xu'er.

"Young Master Ye," Lü Xu had never been held by a man before, and she hadn't expected her first time would be on the bustling street. A blush spread across her face again as she lowered her head.

Ye Xiu, however, felt immensely proud, thinking how envious all those fools on the street must be, having such a beautiful wife by his side. Thus, the two walked shoulder-to-shoulder, peacefully enjoying the bliss of a couple, until they had unknowingly left the city and arrived at the outskirts.

"Young Master Ye, the sun is almost setting, perhaps we should hurry back? Otherwise, Father will worry," Lü Xu rarely left home, let alone traveled outside the city.

Ye Xiu smiled, turned to Lü Xu, and assured her, "Heh heh, with your husband here, just follow along."

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