Chapter 14 He Wants to Kiss Her
Chapter Fourteen: He Wants to Kiss Her
The dinner was very lavish, with a large table full of food.
Liu Yuniang was genuinely happy; she no longer looked as frugal as before and became lively and cheerful.
She poured a full bowl of wine, respectfully toasted Meng Huaiyan, and said earnestly, "I'm uneducated and don't know how to say nice things."
"All my gratitude is in this bowl of wine!" he said, and then he drank the whole bowl of wine in one gulp.
Shen Tang watched in disbelief, never expecting that Yu Niang, who usually seemed so gentle, could drink so heavily.
Liu Yuniang was amused by her expression and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
He poured another full bowl of wine: "Sister Chen Tang, this cup of wine is for you."
After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp with great gusto.
Seeing Yu Niang's straightforward manner, Shen Tang couldn't help but be moved.
She imitated Liu Yuniang, picked up the wine bowl, and took a big gulp.
The liquor was sorghum liquor, not the fruit wine or anything like that she had drunk before; it had an extremely high alcohol content.
Caught off guard, Shen Tang coughed violently from the pungent taste of the wine.
Meng Huaiyan frowned slightly upon seeing this.
Seeing that Shen Tang was not good at drinking, Liu Yuniang quickly advised, "You'd better not drink."
Shen Tang's stubbornness kicked in; she could drink.
As if to prove himself, Shen Tang took a deep breath and downed the rest of the wine in his bowl in one gulp.
Now it was Liu Yuniang's turn to be dumbfounded; this girl was truly fierce.
Seeing that she had finished the wine in her bowl, Shen Tang felt a little smug and said that she was good at it.
Shen Tang chuckled happily, and the next second, without warning, he collapsed onto the table.
Liu Yuniang was startled and quickly got up to check on him, only to find that he was drunk.
Seeing Shen Tang lying unconscious on the table, his face flushed and his alcohol tolerance so low, Liu Yuniang was both amused and exasperated.
Meng Huaiyan put down his chopsticks, sighed softly, got up and walked to Shen Tang's side, gently lifting her up in his arms around her waist.
"I took her back to the bedroom to rest."
This was Meng Huaiyan's first time holding a girl, so his posture was a little awkward and stiff.
Shen Tang was probably uncomfortable with the way he was holding her, and she whimpered and fussed in her arms.
Meng Huaiyan paused slightly, and his breathing became softer.
After struggling for a while, Shen Tang finally found a comfortable position, sighed contentedly, and fell into a deep sleep again.
Seeing this, Meng Huaiyan breathed a sigh of relief and strode quickly toward the bedroom.
He placed Shen Tang on the bed and was about to get up when Shen Tang suddenly grabbed his clothes.
Caught off guard, Meng Huaiyan's entire body uncontrollably fell onto Shen Tang.
Meng Huaiyan's pupils contracted slightly, and he quickly braced himself against the headboard to avoid collapsing onto her.
The two were thus placed very close together, their breaths mingling in the air, and the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat romantic and ambiguous.
Meng Huaiyan's heart pounded like a drum, and his gaze was uncontrollably fixed on Shen Tang, from her eyebrows and eyes to her nose, and finally stopped on her lips.
Shen Tang's lips were small and full, a light pink, with a faint sheen from the wine.
It's like a fragrant cherry, waiting to be picked.
Meng Huaiyan moved even closer, as if possessed. Just one more step, and he could taste the cherry.
Suddenly, Shen Tang beneath her let out a soft moan.
Meng Huaiyan suddenly came to his senses, quickly stood up, and was momentarily shocked.
How could he...?
How could I... want to kiss her!
Meng Huaiyan stood there, stunned, his face turning somewhat pale.
Suddenly, Shen Tang on the bed started moving around and kept shouting for water.
Meng Huaiyan snapped out of his daze, turned around, poured a cup of tea from the teapot, then lifted her head and brought the tea to her lips.
Shen Tang subconsciously lowered her head and drank the water. Soon the glass was empty, and she turned her head and obediently fell asleep again.
Meng Huaiyan stood by the bed, looking at Shen Tang who was sleeping peacefully, his feelings were complicated.
Meng Huaiyan slept very restlessly that night, having many random and chaotic dreams.
The dim woods...
The warmth of lips touching...
A mouthful of slightly bitter herbal scent...
Meng Huaiyan suddenly woke up from his dream, covered in sweat.
He leaned against the headboard, his eyes filled with contemplation and inquiry.
Meng Huaiyan calmed himself down, washed up, and left the bedroom.
Qingyang was already waiting at the courtyard gate with the carriage. Shen Tang and Meng Huaiyan did not delay. After having a simple breakfast, they got up to say goodbye to Liu Yuniang.
Although they had only spent a few days together, Shen Tang still felt a little reluctant to part ways with him.
Tears welled up in Yu Niang's eyes as well. Shen Tang stepped forward and gently hugged Liu Yu Niang, saying, "Take good care of yourself."
Liu Yuniang nodded slightly.
Shen Tang released her and turned to board the carriage.
The carriage was spacious and bright, and Shen Tang and Meng Huaiyan sat facing each other without feeling crowded.
The entire carriage was covered with soft plush carpets, and the seat cushions were also thickly padded.
It's extremely comfortable to sit on.
Meng Huaiyan was engrossed in reading the book.
Shen Tang was a little bored; the swaying of the carriage made her feel drowsy.
But then it suddenly occurred to them that as soon as they left, that corrupt official might secretly release Feng Hu.
Shen Tang was a little worried and couldn't help but ask.
A cold glint flashed in Meng Huaiyan's eyes as he replied calmly, "He has no chance to come out."
*
Fenglin County Prison.
The cook was serving food to the prisoners one by one. When he put the food in one of the cells, he called out twice, but the person there did not respond.
He couldn't help but lean closer to take a closer look, but was so frightened by the scene before him that he screamed and collapsed to the ground.
Hearing the noise, the jailer frowned and shouted, "What are you yelling about! Be quiet!"
The cook pointed tremblingly into the prison, sweating profusely, too frightened to speak.
Seeing that something was wrong, the jailer rushed forward to check.
Then they saw Feng Hu lying in a pool of blood, his eyes gouged out, leaving only two dark, deep holes on his face.
Blood gushed out of the black hole, spreading across his entire face, making it look gruesome and terrifying.
His hands and genitals were severed.
The severed genitals were stuffed entirely into his mouth.
The jailer had seen many bloody scenes, but he was still so frightened by this terrifying and cruel scene that his legs went weak.
My stomach churned violently, and I finally couldn't hold back and vomited.
Having finally calmed down, the jailer summoned a subordinate and said weakly, "Quickly... quickly inform the magistrate that Feng Hu is dead!"
The subordinate was also pale, clearly terrified. Upon hearing the order, he hurriedly headed towards the county government office.
Pan Rende has been anxious ever since he returned to the county government office yesterday.
He had naturally heard about Meng Huaiyan's methods in the Censorate over the years; he was ruthless and cold-blooded, and those who were targeted by him never had a good ending.
Thinking about these things, he became so anxious that he couldn't eat or sleep, and in just one night he seemed to have aged more than ten years.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door, saying that someone wanted to see him. Pan Rende composed himself and had someone announce the visit.
As soon as the subordinate pushed open the door, a jailer rushed in, looking flustered. He knelt down with a thud and said in a terrified voice, "Sir, Feng Hu has been murdered!"
As if struck by lightning, Pan Rende collapsed into a chair, unable to stand, in utter despair.
The knife that had been hanging over his neck finally fell after he heard that Feng Hu was dead.
He realized with absolute clarity that he was truly finished this time...
Within half a month, Pan Rende was dismissed from his post and investigated for multiple crimes, including embezzlement, bribery, dereliction of duty, and brutality, and was sentenced to immediate execution.
The male members of his family were sentenced to exile, and the female members were sent to the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution).
Shen Tang was unaware that Feng Hu was dead. After hearing Meng Huaiyan say that he had no chance to get out, she felt relieved, closed her eyes, and fell into a deep sleep.
After hearing her steady breathing, Meng Huaiyan put down the book in his hand.
His gaze involuntarily drifted toward Chen Tang, where the little girl was curled up in the corner of the carriage, sleeping peacefully.
He wasn't completely unconscious when he fell into a coma; the dream he had yesterday reminded him of what happened while he was unconscious.
He touched his lips lightly, his throat bobbing twice, his mind momentarily in turmoil.
Fengjia Village is about three or four days' journey from the capital. After being delayed for several days, the two of them were both anxious to get back.
So without stopping, the carriage sped all the way to the capital.
Two days later, the carriage finally arrived in the capital.
Looking at the familiar street scene outside the carriage, Shen Tang finally felt relieved.
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