"Auntie, don't you recognize me?" Nian Bing kneeled on one knee, respectfully saluting Yu Ruyan, his voice trembling, tears streaming down his face. He had not expected to see his longed-for auntie just upon arriving at the Duke's Mansion.
Yu Ruyan exchanged a look with Duke Lan Yu, then turned her head to look at Nian Bing. His handsome face gave her a familiar feeling. Hesitantly, she asked, "Who are you?"
"Mother, I once called you Mother!" As he spoke, Nian Bing tore open his chest-cloth, pulling out the Tianhua Token.
Yu Ruyan's whole body shuddered, the surprise in her eyes flaring up. She took a step forward, pulling Nian Bing up. The current Nian Bing was a good half head taller than her. She studied the handsome young man, asking in surprise, "Are you that chubby kid from the Bing Yue Empire over seven years ago? You, you are..."
"It's Nian Bing! Auntie, you haven't changed at all. You're still so beautiful." Nian Bing grabbed Yu Ruyan's hand, his voice full of emotion.