Chapter 129: Telling the Truth

In the back yamen, Pei Luoshu was frowning and thinking about the document in front of him. Outside the door, the thick cotton curtain was lifted, and Fu Feng's figure went to the burning stove beside him, poured a cup of boiling water, warmed his hands, brought it to his mouth, and took a sip slowly.

"What did the girl say?"

Fu Feng wiped his mouth and put down the tea bowl.

"What are you talking about? I don't see anyone."

Pei Luoshu paused with the pen in his hand and couldn't help wondering.

"Why haven't I seen her again? Where has she been during this time?"

Fu Feng replied.

"I heard from Bailing that the girl has been going to Mr. Zhu's house recently and talking with Mrs. Zhu. It seems that she wants to do some tea business. These days, she lives and eats in the tea garden and sometimes goes up the mountain to pick tea by herself."

Ever since he came back from the mountain to suppress the bandits, Pei Luosu felt that Chen Shiyi was avoiding him intentionally or unintentionally.

Every time Fu Feng asked her what she wanted to eat, she would find various excuses not to eat with him. When he wanted to see her once, he couldn't find her.

He couldn't help feeling lost and flustered.

Fu Feng glanced at Pei Luoshu and felt sorry for him when he saw his confused look.

"Sir, you need to change your mild temper. Even when you meet a girl, you just chat with her, have dinner and drink tea with her. How long will it take for you to win her heart?"

Pei Luoshu closed his eyes slightly and sighed heavily.

"What else can I do? I don't know what she is thinking now."

Fu Feng said with a grin.

"Sir, anyone can see that the girl has deep feelings for you. Think about it, who would take out 10,000 taels of silver without hesitation just because of a word from you? 10,000 taels, this is not a small amount. Besides, who else in this world would respond to your requests except the girl?"

Pei Luoshu felt very happy after hearing this.

"She has always been so kind to me, and she never expects anything in return."

Fu Feng continued.

"I will go find the girl again tonight and make her come back to see you no matter what. Sir, you must seize this opportunity and tell her your true feelings."

Pei Luoshu pursed his lips and smiled.

"Forget it, I'll go find her after I finish what I'm doing."

Fu Feng immediately stopped him.

"Sir, this opportunity cannot be missed."

The sky gradually darkened. Pei Luoshu, who had been handling official business in the back court, finally finished his work and stood up. He saw Fu Feng coming in with a package in his hand.

"What is this?"

"It's clothes."

"It's just that you buy clothes for nothing. Save money."

Fu Feng responded quickly.

"Yes, yes, sir, please change into this dress."

Pei Luoshu asked doubtfully.

"Why?"

Fu Feng undressed Pei Luoshu as he spoke.

"Sir, you are too formal. Apart from your official uniform, you look like an old man in all the other clothes I have. I spent a long time picking this one. I guarantee that it will look elegant and charming on you. But don't charm everyone, or it will be very troublesome. Charming just one girl will be enough."

Pei Luoshu raised the corners of his mouth.

Fufeng loosened Pei Luoshu's bun, and her long, ink-black hair fell down like a waterfall. Fufeng tied up half of her hair and pinned it with his favorite silver lotus hairpin.

After doing all this, he looked Pei Luoshu up and down.

I always feel like something is wrong.

etc…

With both hands, he pulled open the collar of Pei Luo's robe a little.

"That's right."

Pei Luoshu's ears were red.

"Will this be bad?"

Fufeng moved the stove to the small couch nearby.

"What's wrong with that? It would be bad if the girl ran away."

After saying this, he was about to walk out.

"Sir, the girl is probably coming soon, remember to seize the opportunity."

Pei Luoshu muttered.

Is this even possible?

With a frown on his face, he opened the collar of his robe a little wider with his hands.

Chen Shiyi heard Fu Feng report that Pei Luoshu's illness seemed to be more serious, so he asked him to go over and take a look.

It must have been that night in Wanqishan when I froze.

Chen Shiyi felt very apologetic.

"Have you seen the doctor?"

"Sir, for this matter, there is no need to call a doctor."

Chen Shiyi no longer cared about anything and rushed towards Pei Luoshu's back hall.

She drew aside the heavy cotton curtain, put it down, and turned around.

Candles were burning on the table with black branches, and a few dim bean lamps were melting the red-hot stove. Half of the room was stained with red and yellow, making people's faces look like peach blossoms in March. The silver moon outside the window was bright, and the cold beams of light shone on the moon-white clothes, as if the whole person was dyed with a layer of hazy light, and the eyes were covered with a layer of indescribable veil.

The wind outside the window blew into the house, and the thin gauze fluttered slowly, making the whole person look so light that she seemed like a lazy immortal, floating in the air.

His head was propped up by his hands, resting on one end of the small couch. His curly eyelashes trembled slightly, and his extremely handsome face looked so peaceful as if he was sleeping, making one reluctant to desecrate it.

His clothes were loose, revealing the fair skin on his shoulders and neck, which was very alluring.

She stood at the door in a daze for a long time.

Later, she walked slowly to the clothes rack, took out the black robe, walked to the couch, and covered him with it.

At this moment, Pei Luoshu's eyes slowly opened, and his dark eyes were filled with unknown emotions.

"Eleven, you're here."

His voice carried an indescribable warmth and tenderness.

"Well, Fufeng said you were sick, but you didn't know how to take care of yourself."

"Do you know what disease I have?"

"What's wrong? Fufeng didn't tell me. How about I ask the doctor to come over?"

"Lovesick, Eleven, I miss you so much..."

Chen Shiyi loosened his grip on the outer robe that was draped over him. When he tried to pull his hand back, Pei Luoshu grabbed his wrist and he fell into his arms.

Chen Shiyi's hands were resting on his smooth shoulders and neck. His body was like a cup of tea, fragrant and hot, tempting people to try it.

Her face was flushed, her heart felt like it was burning on fire, and her mouth was dry and she wanted to drink water.

Pei Luoshu half sat up and took Chen Shiyi into his arms, his chin resting on the top of her head as he whispered.

"Eleven, you said we are friends, but I want more. I want to be your husband."

He let go of Chen Shiyi, held her face with his warm hands, and stared at her with burning eyes.

"Is it okay?"

Chen Shiyi just looked at him foolishly, his cheeks flushed and the corners of his lips slightly raised, but he didn't know what to say.

Pei Luoshu couldn't help but smile when he saw Chen Shiyi being so shy.

"Eleven, I like you."

Pei Luoshu leaned down, lowered his head, closed his eyes slightly, and wanted to kiss her, but Chen Shiyi turned his head away and avoided him. The corner of his lips was on her forehead, and that inch of skin was as hot as burning.

Pei Luoshu's heart sank.

He hugged Chen Shiyi tightly, and thought, it was too fast, she was right not to accept it, give her some time to think about it.

"I know that I am not able to give you what you want now. I will try my best to get transferred to Kyoto so that I can be closer to you. I will buy a house in Kyoto and we will live there, listening to the sound of bamboo, appreciating red plums, drinking wine and painting. You like fish, right? Then I will dig a big fish pond in the yard and collect beautiful fish everywhere for your entertainment. I..."

"A Luo..."

Chen Shiyi interrupted him and looked up at him.

"I have someone I like."