Thinking of her risking her life to save him, Huo Jingsha's cold and stern eyes softened a little, and his gaze towards her became warmer than usual.
Beneath his palm, to which he channeled his inner energy, lay her smooth, supple skin, appearing even more delicate in contrast to the roughness of his own hands. The prominent bulge beneath her bodice was a stark contrast to the impressive sight usually concealed by her clothing. And she, who was supposed to be delicate and frail, had just dared to call him "that Huo guy," and even dared to strike him in a blatant act of defiance…
Ah... This little girl, though a delicate flower, can be quite a thorny rose when she throws a tantrum! But she does have a unique charm.
He still remembers that she knelt on the ground without fear, facing Sun Qinghui's false accusations, and said with a firm expression: "Although I am of lowly status, I know how to keep myself pure. If you want me to submit to your lewd power and offer my body in exchange, I would rather go to the kitchen to chop wood and carry water."
At that time, hearing such principled words made him look at her with new respect.
Later, when Sun Qinghui turned the tables on her, she didn't rush to defend herself. She just lowered her head and left everything to his judgment. This gave him the feeling that this girl seemed to trust him completely and believed that he would find out the truth and wouldn't wrong her by believing Sun Qinghui's distorted facts.
Previously, he had indeed investigated the whole story and knew that Sun Qinghui had no good intentions towards her. He had only invited her over to hear what she had to say, but he did not expect that this girl was just easy to bully on the outside, but had an unusually strong temper.
As for why she called him that, it's probably because she woke up to find herself almost naked, stripped down to only her undergarments, with his hand on her chest. Any girl would be unhappy in that situation. That's why she became enraged, uttered wild words, and even threw a punch.
Such an insolent lackey would have been dragged out and beaten to death by him if it were anyone else, but... he was surprised to find that he didn't mind at all, but instead found it quite amusing.
You Shuyao kept her head down anxiously, still trying to figure out how to explain herself. She had indeed gone too far, daring to lay a hand on her master and even calling him by his name so fiercely—it was utterly rebellious! What she feared most was arousing his suspicion. Little did she know that Huo Jingsha had already prepared an excuse for her, mistaking his fixated gaze for the calm before the storm.
But she couldn't move now, so she decided to let him see if he wanted to, and simply closed her eyes.
After channeling the last bit of internal energy into her body, Huo Jingsha withdrew his palm, and her body instantly seemed to have all its strength drained away, collapsing limply. But just before she was about to fall heavily, a pair of strong arms reached out in time to catch her and pull her into their embrace.
You Shuyao was stunned by his sudden affectionate behavior, but this shock was far less than the shock she felt when she saw a hint of "smile" in his eyes!
Was she hallucinating due to poisoning? Was he "smiling" at her?
After she punched him hard and called him "that guy surnamed Huo," she really couldn't believe he would show her such a "kind" expression.
Could it be... a laugh born of extreme anger?
As this thought crossed You Shuyao's mind, a chill suddenly ran down her spine, striking the top of her head. In her understanding of Huo Jingsha, this man was a vicious person who would never suffer a loss and hated evil as if it were his enemy. For example, she had just punched him, and he should have broken her hand bones in return.
He's actually smiling at her now; something's definitely fishy about this. She should be on her guard.
Huo Jingsha held her soft body in his arms, thinking to himself that he had truly neglected her completely over the past six months. Her body was incredibly soft and supple, and her full breasts pressed against his chest, making their shape even more impressive. It was truly alluring, making him impulsively want to rip off her bodice to get a better look at what lay beneath—how captivating it would be!
The room was dimly lit, and her dark eyes beneath long lashes shone with a fiery, fragmented light, reflecting her helpless expression, which was quite adorable.
"You certainly have the courage." His tone was playful as he gently stroked her chin with his fingertips, occasionally brushing against her dry lips. He did it on purpose, because he suddenly felt a strong urge to lean down and moisten those tender lips with his tongue, to see her pale, bloodless lips glisten with moisture, becoming bright red and luscious.
Understanding that she was severely poisoned and still weak, he knew she needed to rest and recuperate, and there was plenty of time... He wasn't in a hurry! He gave her a deep look and said in a low voice, "I order you to recover fully. Once you're healed, you will be rewarded!"
After making her a promise, he gently settled her on the bed, then instructed the servants at the door to take good care of her before turning and leaving.
As You Shuyao watched Huo Jingsha leave, her suspicions only grew stronger.
She thought he would be angry and at least wouldn't let her off so easily, but to her surprise, he acted as if nothing had happened and even told her that he would reward her after she recovered from her injuries!
Is it going to rain red blood?
Ah! No wonder she was so surprised. Having accumulated memories of nine lifetimes, Huo Jingsha in her mind could only be described as bad, cruel, tyrannical, and bloodthirsty. At least in the time she had served him, she had never seen him be so gentle with any other woman.
Even after he had completely disappeared, she was still in shock and confusion. She had too many fears about him, which were hard to shake off. So much so that no matter what he did, she would think the worst of him.
However, she had to calm herself down and analyze why Huo Jingsha was acting this way. She went over and over the scene of their interaction, carefully considering his words in her mind, but in the end, she still came up empty-handed, mainly because she couldn't find his motive.
It was Wang Mama, who was ordered to come in to take care of her, who enlightened her with a single sentence and cleared up all her doubts.
"Miss You, you've done a great service this time! Not only did you save the master's life, but you've also made him look at you with new respect. He specifically called me over just now and instructed me to take good care of you and not to neglect you in any way. If you need anything, just go to the storeroom and get it. You'll rest until you're fully recovered. Miss, you've truly turned out to be a blessing in disguise!"
The fact that the master gave such instructions meant that he treated the young lady with special care. Moreover, the servants at the door also told her to be careful in serving her. They had seen everything clearly at the door. They said that the master personally treated her wounds and held the young lady in his arms. He was incredibly affectionate with her. Even when the young lady hit or scolded him, the master did not show the slightest displeasure. This was something that had never happened before.
Wang Mama's words brought You Shuyao back to her senses. She turned to look at her and slowly uttered two words.
"real?"
"It's true! And it's absolutely true. Didn't you see how gentle the magistrate's expression was when he mentioned you? But, Shu Yao, although the magistrate is fair in rewarding and punishing, you really are something else. How dare you lay a hand on him! This time, the magistrate is only letting you off the hook because you saved him. Next time, you absolutely must not be so presumptuous, and don't act like a spoiled girl again."
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