Ji Jiang gently took off her outer garment and skillfully dressed Ye Xiu, not forgetting to smooth out the collar and cuffs where wrinkles were most likely to form.

This scene inevitably reminded Ye Xiu of how his older sister, Sister Ji Jiang, used to dress him when he was a child. He still felt he had something to say: "Actually..."

"Actually, I look like your sister, don't I?" Ji Jiang was indeed sharp-witted, immediately grasping why the previously resolute young man was now so reserved. "Can you tell me your name?"

"Ye Xiu."

Ji Jiang silently repeated the name 'Ye Xiu' in her mind, then spoke: "I am seventeen this year. By the looks of it, I must be younger than you. How could I possibly be your sister?"

"Heh, I'm twenty this year, which means..." Ye Xiu finally found a topic that allowed him some ease. It seemed this Ji Jiang had merely coincidentally shared the same name and appearance as his sister—a truth hard to accept.

"Are you looking for your sister?" Ji Jiang asked slowly. "You are truly fortunate to still have family. Since I was born, I haven't known where my relatives are. All I know is that there has always been one person on my mind, someone I absolutely must find, yet I feel powerless to do so."

"Mhm, I'm an orphan," Ye Xiu lowered his head, taking another bite of fish. "I only want to find my sister. My sister is also named Ji Jiang, and she looks exactly like you."

"Oh, such a thing exists in this world?" Ji Jiang’s mouth fell open. "What a pity I am not your sister; I don't know you at all."

"Sigh," Ye Xiu shook his head with a sigh. He knew himself that this Ji Jiang truly wasn't his sister. His sister would never look at him eating with such a vacant stare; his sister always watched him with a smile.

Ji Jiang shifted her body, leaning slowly toward Ye Xiu: "Thank you so much for saving me today. I’ve run away many times before, only to be caught and brought back. Thank you, truly."

"Heh, what for? Don't worry, they won't be able to catch you again; I'm here now." Ye Xiu ran a hand through his hair, realizing he needed to get used to conversing with the Ji Jiang before him. "By the way, you said you were looking for someone. Who are you searching for?"

"Han Xin. The person I'm looking for is named Han Xin. I don't even know why I need to find him, it's just that I constantly dream of searching everywhere for this person." Ji Jiang sketched a vague silhouette with her hands, looking at Ye Xiu. "I remember in the dream, his outline was similar to yours, but he was much taller."

"Han Xin? Why Han Xin again?" Ye Xiu stared wide-eyed at Ji Jiang, pressing her. "What do you want Han Xin for?"

"I don't know." Ji Jiang rested her chin playfully in her cupped hands, her mouth pouting. "I don't know why I need to find this Han Xin, but this dream hasn't stopped since I can remember anything, so I absolutely must find him."

Ye Xiu began to feel that some things were simply destined by fate. Peng Zu and his master had also told him to find Han Xin, and now Ji Jiang also sought Han Xin—all without knowing the reason why.

"What's wrong? Are you also interested in this Han Xin?" Ji Jiang smiled, as if finding a kindred spirit. "I thought you seemed a lot like the Han Xin in my dreams, haha, just as foolish."

"Heh, you're the foolish one." Seeing Ji Jiang's gentle smile, Ye Xiu laughed too, a rare, truly relaxed laugh. "I truly must find this Han Xin as well. If you don't mind, we could travel together."

"Yes, please! Having you protect me would be the best," Ji Jiang cheerfully shook her head, her dimples showing beautifully around her mouth. "I don't know what else I can do now anyway, so I might as well go look for Han Xin with you. We really are fated to meet."

"Mhm, fate," Ye Xiu looked at the utterly innocent and bright Ji Jiang, the feeling in his heart impossible to articulate. "Right, Ji Jiang, where is your hometown?"

"Hometown?" Ji Jiang tilted her head up to gaze at the stars, playfully adding, "My hometown is in the sky; there are so, so many stars there."

"Heh, you really are..." Ye Xiu was once again charmed by her cuteness and gently pushed back her head with comfortable affection.

"Ah, I don't actually know where my hometown is either. As long as I can remember, I've known myself as someone from the seaside. People by the sea watch the stars for fun when they're bored." Ji Jiang turned to Ye Xiu with wide eyes and added, "Brother Ye, I’ll call you Brother Ye from now on, okay?"

Brother Ye. Ye Xiu found it truly difficult to accept those words coming from Ji Jiang's mouth. He felt utterly conflicted. When this woman remained silent, she was unmistakably his tranquil and quiet Sister Ji Jiang, but the moment she spoke, she transformed into the lively and adorable Sister Ji Jiang calling him Brother Ye. What was he supposed to do?

"What's wrong? Does Brother Ye not like me calling you that?" Seeing Ye Xiu hadn't readily agreed, Ji Jiang wrung her hands as if she had committed some offense.

"How about you call me Husband instead?" Ye Xiu wanted to test Ji Jiang further, or perhaps, if his sister had also crossed over, maybe she had lost some memories.

"Husband? Why should I call you Husband?" Ji Jiang sounded reluctant.

Hearing this, Ye Xiu was suddenly surprised. Did she understand the meaning of 'Husband'? This implied she might also...

"Fine, even if it's strange, Husband it is. Husband!" Ji Jiang hesitated slightly, but then relaxed and managed the word quite smoothly.

"Ah!" Ye Xiu realized it was all in vain and waved his hand. "Never mind, never mind! Call me Brother Ye."

"Oh." Ji Jiang didn't argue upon hearing this, curling up obediently beside the fire.

Ye Xiu turned his head, truly appreciating the quiet Ji Jiang before him. Her long hair, her arched willow brows, and that small mouth—she was indeed captivatingly lovely. Such a girl would certainly be considered top-tier in a pleasure house. He asked with concern, "Ji Jiang, those guests at Cui Yan Lou—did they ever try to take liberties with you?"

"Mhm, Ji Jiang only sells her art, not her body. But many times the Madam wanted me to, and I refused even unto death," Ji Jiang stated firmly.

Ye Xiu felt a measure of relief. Although based on the current situation, this girl was definitely not his Sister Ji Jiang, he still hoped she was a clean and pure maiden. "Right, Ji Jiang, I also saw your dance just now. It was truly superb."

"Really? If you like, I can dance for you now," Ji Jiang instantly became animated at the mention of dance. She stood up straight and began swaying her slender waist.