Xie Xianyu's garden occupied the entire East Garden, separated by a lake. It was secluded and quiet, and ordinary people were not allowed to enter.
Wanruo walked around the garden west of Shou'an Hall before entering a hidden path. She walked through the rugged rockery for a full quarter of an hour before finally entering his garden.
"He is now in the study room at the waterside pavilion."
There is a water pavilion by the lake, where Xie Xianyu's study is located. The water pavilion is open on all sides, and you can enjoy the lake view. Xie Xianyu likes this place very much.
Wanruo didn't like it. She was always worried that someone would pass by on the other side of the lake and see her standing in the waterside pavilion.
Wanruo pursed her lips and stepped in.
Xie Xianyu had changed into his casual clothes, a silver-grey robe, with his hair half-draped and hanging down his back, his bun secured with a silver crown, giving him the appearance of a leisurely nobleman.
He was writing at the desk under the window, finishing the last few strokes without looking up.
What a pretentious thing to do, Wanruo cursed in her heart.
He suddenly raised his eyes, his dark eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. Wanruo's breathing stopped, and she immediately smiled.
"Let me grind ink for my cousin."
Xie Xianyu didn't refuse, so Wanruo walked directly to the desk, picked up the ink stick and started grinding ink.
Xie Xianyu continued to write, and Wanruo secretly watched his expression. He spoke unusually little today, probably because he was not very happy.
Could it be that the emperor was upset about something and couldn't show it in front of the old lady, so he took it out on her?
How unlucky she is.
Wanruo's smile became even more attentive. "My cousin hasn't been back for three months and has lost a lot of weight. Is it because the food in Jiangnan doesn't suit your taste?"
"It's okay." He said in a light voice.
"That's because you've been traveling so long. Cousin, you must have encountered many obstacles while investigating the case. You're so tired, you should rest more." Wanruo was very considerate.
He didn't reply.
Wanruo was worried and felt very anxious. She was very upset. Why did he come back after only three months?
He finally spoke slowly, "Grandmother talked about your marriage today."
Wanruo's grip on the ink stick suddenly tightened, and she twitched the corners of her lips. "The old lady was just talking about the Fifth Miss's marriage, and she mentioned me in passing. How could she take it seriously?"
He raised his eyes to look at her, his lacquered eyes slightly cold: "What about you?"
Wanruo felt a chill on her back and was a little frightened by his oppressive aura.
Everyone says that the eldest son of the Xie family is as gentle as jade, as elegant as the breeze and as bright as the moon, and is an excellent gentleman. Only Wanruo knows the ambition and means hidden under his appearance.
"I am of humble status. Being able to live in the Xie family is already a great honor. How can I dare to expect the old lady to choose a marriage for me? Besides..."
She bit her lip and said, "I belong to Xiaozi, how dare I think of others?"
He suddenly reached out and pinched her chin: "You don't have it?"
Her clear eyes met his, unblinking, as devout as a Buddhist believer: "Of course not, why would Brother Xianyu ask that?"
He looked into her devout eyes, not knowing whether he believed it or not. His gaze moved down to her lips, and his throat rolled.
He hasn't seen her for three months.
He lowered his head and wanted to kiss her.
She hurriedly put her hand on his chest: "It's not right here."
The windows of the waterside pavilion faced the other side of the lake. Although outsiders did not dare to enter Xie Xianyu's garden casually, because he liked quietness and no one dared to disturb him, there was no guarantee that someone would pass by.
If someone saw her, she would be finished.
The Xie family was already doing her a favor by taking her in. If she dared to seduce Xie Xianyu, that would be a capital crime.
Xie Xianyu was unusually quiet today: "That's it."
He put one arm around her waist, pinched her chin with the other and kissed her.
Wanruo's breathing stagnated. She couldn't push him away at all and could only look out the window in horror, afraid that someone would see her.
Her whole body was as tense as a string, she clenched her teeth and refused to let go, showing her unusual toughness.
Xie Xianyu glanced at her slightly red eyes, and his heart felt a burning sensation. His hardened heart seemed to soften again.
"Are you so afraid of being seen?"
Wanruo grabbed his collar, her breathing became a little disordered, and she was panting when she spoke.
"I'm worried about you. You're still seeking marriage, and if anything gets out, I'm afraid it will affect your reputation..."
The corners of his lips curled up in a sarcastic arc: "You are quite considerate."
"Wanruo only wants to stay with her brother Xianyu for the rest of her life. Wanruo is also afraid of being discovered by the old lady and kicked out."
"With me here, no one dares to kick you out."
Of course not. Xie Xianyu is the living ancestor of the Xie family, a genius that is rare in a century. He is also the eldest son and the future head of the Xie family. At such a young age, he has already held a high position in the court and is deeply favored by the emperor. Now he has solved a serious case in Jiangnan. His future is limitless.
He just wanted a woman, who could say anything? At most, she would just get stabbed in the back.
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