Why are you unhappy again?
Someone gently tapped Zhan Xinjia's forehead with their knuckles, bringing her back to her senses and pulling her scattered thoughts back to reality.
Before him, the young man in white was smiling gently.
Two days have passed since she returned from the small courtyard, and she still hasn't figured out how to explain her departure from the capital to Lord Shen. She has a vague feeling that no matter how she explains, he will definitely not agree.
She had been preoccupied and listless ever since she returned, something that Master Shen had already noticed.
These past few days, his gaze towards her has always been filled with doubt and worry, yet he has yet to take the initiative to ask her anything.
He was waiting for her to say it herself.
Thinking of this, Zhan Xinjia covered her forehead, her heart overflowing with guilt. Even looking up into his eyes made her feel guilty, so she could only lower her head and pretend to be nonchalant.
"I'm not unhappy, I'm just so bored..."
Upon hearing this answer, Shen Suqing couldn't help but smile.
Ah Zhi is still a naive little girl, always restless, thinking about going out to play all day long...
He gently brushed away her hand that was haphazardly touching his forehead with his knuckles, bent down, and gently rubbed the spot where he had tapped earlier with his warm fingertips, his eyes filled with affection.
The young man's tone was as gentle as ever, but he deliberately raised the drawn-out ending of his voice, adding a touch of mischief.
"Oh? Is it because you find home boring, or because you find being with a boring person like me boring?"
Even though he knew that wasn't what she meant, he still wanted to tease her occasionally.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, the little girl, who had been as wilted as a cabbage after a frost, immediately became nervous, sweetly hugged his arm, and smiled at him, looking incredibly cute.
"Young Master Shen is anything but boring!"
Having been cooped up at home for the past few days, Zhan Xinjia was feeling a bit bored. She thought she might as well go out for a stroll with Master Shen to get some fresh air. With that thought, she suddenly had a brilliant idea.
"Oh, Mr. Shen~~ Please wear it~~~ Please, please, you look so handsome in this, really, really."
At that moment, in the study, Zhan Xinjia was holding a white and blue round-necked robe and arguing with Shen Suqing about the national costume.
The young man's expression was stiff, his brows were downturned, and his whole body was filled with resistance.
"...These are clothes that young people like you would wear. They're not suitable for me..."
"Oh dear, Lord Shen, have you lost your mind being an official? You'll only be twenty-three after your birthday this year, not thirty or forty. Why do you have to restrain yourself like an old man?"
As she spoke, Zhan Xinjia curled the corners of her mouth and held up the round-necked robe to the young man, looking quite satisfied.
"Never mind, I'll wear this today, Master Shen, Master Shen~~~ Anyway, everyone's busy with things in Nanjun, you won't run into anyone you know on the street, Master Shen~~~"
She stayed close to him, calling him "Little Master Shen" sweetly incessantly. Whenever he lowered his head slightly, he could see her clear, spring-like eyes gazing at him expectantly.
Even the strongest will and the most unwavering principles will crumble under her constant torment.
Realizing this, Shen Suqing pursed his lips helplessly and pushed her shoulders to push this clingy little girl, who pleased him so much, away.
"go out."
"Young Master Shen? Are you angry?"
She stood at the door, looking rather foolish, and after a long while, a muffled voice came from inside, sounding somewhat uneasy.
"I'm changing my clothes..."
Upon receiving this reply, Zhan Xinjia was overjoyed and happily sat on the veranda, humming a little tune while holding Jide.
Hehe, I love Master Shen the most!!!
Although he had already imagined that Xiao Shen would be incredibly handsome no matter what he wore, Zhan Xinjia still subconsciously touched the corner of his mouth to see if there was any drool when he walked out.
On a golden autumn afternoon, the sunlight was exceptionally gentle.
The young man wore a white and blue fitted round-necked robe, the leather belt making his already slender waist even narrower, which accentuated his broad shoulders and long legs.
His previously half-tied black hair, which was usually tied up in a crown, was now casually tied into a high ponytail with a bamboo-green silk ribbon. The exposed forehead, contours, and jawline were smooth and distinct, making his features appear even more refined and handsome.
Her eyes were long and narrow, like phoenix eyes; her nose was high and straight; and her thin lips, with their sharp edges, were tinged with the color of white glaze.
He lowered his eyes slightly, and the stray hairs that usually partially covered his forehead were all pulled back, making him look clean and neat. He shed his usual solemn and dignified demeanor and gained a youthful vigor.
Wearing thin boots, he took a few steps down the steps, his feet crunching on the fallen red leaves. He coughed lightly, slightly uneasy, and adjusted his collar with his fingers. His eyes darted around, and the tips of his ears were faintly red.
"How...isn't that strange...?"
"This is considered strange?! My God! He suddenly gave me a huge shock, what do you mean???"
The beautiful woman couldn't sit still any longer and immediately went forward to touch and stick things to him, completely bewitched and disoriented.
"Waaah, Mr. Shen, give me a kiss."
Since she had said that, Shen Suqing naturally followed suit, bending down and smiling with his phoenix eyes. He used his long, strong fingers to lift her chin and peck at her soft lips.
After being kissed, Zhan Xinjia's eyes began to glaze over. Gazing at the magnified handsome face in front of her, she reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, rubbing against him repeatedly, as if she couldn't get enough.
Good heavens, how can someone be this handsome? I'm speechless!
Shen Suqing helplessly pressed down on the little head that was rubbing against him, feeling extremely happy inside, but he still had to pretend to be serious on the surface.
"Alright, weren't we going out to play? What's going on now..."
With her hair disheveled and fluffy, Zhan Xinjia peeked out from his arms, wrapped her arms around his narrow waist, and smiled, revealing two dimples on her cheeks. Her slightly pointed canine teeth made her look like a little fox.
"Young Master Shen, Young Master Shen, I like you so much!!"
"Um."
"Young Master Shen, Young Master Shen, look at you, what's the use of being so handsome? You still have to cook delicious meals for me every day."
"Okay, I'll cook for you."
"Young Master Shen, you are mine!"
Thinking of this, Zhan Xinjia couldn't help but smile smugly, as if she had found gold and was overjoyed. Her heart felt as if it were filled with soft clouds, and she was so happy.
Shen Suqing's features softened even more, and his heart was filled with the sweet scent of pear candy.
"Okay, I'm yours."
He lifted the little girl and sat her down on the corridor railing, then knelt on one knee in front of her, raising his chin to look up at her.
He always habitually placed her in a superior position.
In his heart, A-Zhi will always be the one in control of this relationship. He's the one who's always anxious and insecure, the one who can't control his jealousy, and the one who'll go crazy if she treats him coldly at all.
He willingly lowered his stance.
With her head spinning, Zhan Xinjia had no idea what he was thinking. From her angle, looking down at him, Little Shen looked like a loyal and reliable large dog.
Having reached this conclusion, her long, curled eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she bit her lower lip shyly.
What to do? I just can't take my eyes off it.
I really like it...
Just as she was lost in thought, Shen Suqing took one of her hands and kissed the back of it, then held her hand and pressed her palm against his cheek.
The young man gazed intently into her eyes, repeating the sentence slowly and deliberately.
“Ah Zhi, I am yours.”
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