Chapter 46 A Battlefield: Zhao Yu stumbles upon the two kissing.
Xiao Qingyan stood outside the Xu family's courtyard for a whole day.
He did not leave when the heavy rain started.
Liu Da gave him an umbrella, which is still standing at the entrance of the courtyard.
In just a few days, Xiao Qingyan lost a lot of weight. His cheeks were sunken, making his brow bones appear even more prominent. He stared ahead, his eyes filled with Xu Chumian's reflection.
Xu Chumian came up to him, looking up at him with tears welling up in her eyes. "It's raining. Why are you being so silly?"
Having not heard Chu Mian's voice for several days, Xiao Qingyan looked down at her, and large tears fell from his eyes.
Xu Chumian tiptoed, raised her hand to stroke his face, and wiped the corner of his eye.
"Why are you crying?"
The umbrella in Xiao Qingyan's hand was blown away.
Xu Chumian exclaimed and went to hold an umbrella for him, and Xiao Qingyan immediately pulled her into his arms.
Xiao Qingyan hugged her tightly. "Chu Mian, you've forgiven me, haven't you?"
Xu Chumian's fingers, gripping the umbrella handle, turned white.
Not hearing Xu Chumian's voice, Xiao Qingyan said again, "Chumian, I won't hide anything from you anymore. I promised you I would stay in the capital and I won't leave. Please give me another chance."
Xu Chumian's eyes were slightly moist. She stood quietly, feeling Xiao Qingyan's burning body temperature and rapid heartbeat. Scenes of her and Xiao Qingyan flashed through her mind.
As Mo Zhen said.
Give Xiao Qingyan a chance.
Give her a chance too.
Xu Chumian curved her lips into a smile and slowly raised one hand to embrace Xiao Qingyan's thin back.
The man froze, his face filled with disbelief. He dared not move, and even when the rainwater drifted into the umbrella and fell into his amber eyes, Xiao Qingyan did not dare to blink.
Xu Chumian lifted her head from his embrace, looked at Xiao Qingyan's stunned expression, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The woman smiled sweetly, her eyes crinkling, clearly indicating that she had nodded in agreement.
It felt like fireworks exploded in Xiao Qingyan's ears. A smile appeared on his lips, and his eyes, which had been dark for several days, suddenly brightened. He dared not let go of Xu Chumian. "Chumian, it's true, isn't it?"
Xu Chumian reached out her hand, and Xiao Qingyan immediately bent down.
She gently stroked the man's brow and said softly, "I'm right here now. Is it true or false?"
Having received confirmation, Xiao Qingyan immediately picked up Xu Chumian and lifted her up with great force, as if he wanted to embed the woman in his arms and never separate her from him.
Xu Chumian was being strangled and couldn't breathe. She patted Xiao Qingyan's arm and said, "Qingyan, let go of me, I'm in pain."
Xiao Qingyan immediately let go, took the umbrella from Xu Chumian's hand, stared intently at her, then grasped the woman's hand and kissed it.
Xu Chumian looked at him, and her cheeks immediately flushed.
Xiao Qingyan laughed out loud, cupped Xu Chumian's face and slowly lowered his head, pressing his soft lips to her crimson lips.
I have been thinking about it and longing for it for a long time.
Not far away, Zhao Yu stood on his horse, looking at the two people at the entrance of the courtyard. Under his bamboo hat, a storm was brewing on his face, and his eyes revealed murderous intent.
The rain poured down, drowning out the sound of horses' hooves.
When Guan Yan arrived, he saw this scene. He looked at Zhao Yu tremblingly, fear rising in his heart.
Zhao Yu rode over, but the horse did not gallop; it walked very slowly, the sound of its hooves tapping against his eardrums.
Upon hearing the commotion, Xiao Qingyan immediately shielded Xu Chumian behind him.
Turning to the side, I was surprised to find it was Zhao Yu again.
"He'an, what are you doing here?"
Xu Chumian's breath hitched, and her blood seemed to stop flowing. She gripped Xiao Qingyan's sleeve tightly, her gaze fixed on the man's black robe embroidered with dark bamboo.
The horse neighed anxiously, but Zhao Yu remained silent for a long time.
Outside the courtyard, only the sound of rain remained, and the atmosphere gradually became tense.
Zhao Yu's eyes were extremely cold, his sharp, icy gaze falling on Xu Chuming's tightly clenched hands. His gaze shifted upwards, and the woman's face was deathly pale; she did not look at him.
Zhao Yu parted his thin lips slightly, his tone both mocking and sarcastic: "You've made up?"
Xiao Qingyan felt that Zhao Yu was acting strangely today, so he asked Xu Chumian to go inside first.
"Stop." Zhao Yu slightly lifted his eyelids, his voice cold.
Xiao Qingyan's eyes flashed a warning: "Zhao Yu! What exactly are you trying to do?"
Xu Chumian clenched her fists, raised her head, and met Zhao Yu's cruel, intimidating, and arrogant gaze. Her eyes trembled.
Rain streamed down Zhao Yu's deep, pale face. He looked away, gazing at the torrential rain, his eyes filled with swirling, dark clouds.
Thunder rumbled in the sky.
"Have you taken care of that matter?"
Xiao Qingyan frowned: "It's already been resolved."
Zhao Yu nodded, then asked again, this time staring intently at Xu Chumian, his gaze watery, dark and distant.
A slight smile played on his lips. "You've made up?"
Under the umbrella, Xu Chumian stood stiffly behind Xiao Qingyan, her thin shoulders and arms exposed.
After a moment, she slowly spoke: "Yes."
As soon as she finished speaking, a cold gaze seemed to pierce through Xu Chumian.
A slight chuckle escaped Zhao Yu's throat, his face filled with mockery.
Xiao Qingyan's expression changed.
Suddenly, the gate to the neighboring yard opened.
Dr. Chen came out with an umbrella and called to Zhao Yu, "He'an, come here, give me the things."
Guan Yan suddenly realized something and said, "Sir, let's give the things to Doctor Chen first."
Zhao Yu gripped the reins tightly, the veins on the back of his hand bulging. He shifted his gaze from Xu Chumian's face, the cold wind howling, and stared straight ahead before finally uttering a sentence.
"Those who break their promises will be punished."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Yu rode away.
Only Xiao Qingyan and Xu Chumian remained in the same spot.
Under the umbrella, Xu Chumian pursed her lips, her eyes fixed on the rain, unaware that Xiao Qingyan had taken her hand.
Xiao Qingyan remained calm, as if nothing had happened. He pried open Xu Chumian's fingers one by one, revealing his bloodied palms.
Xiao Qingyan frowned slightly. "I think you're the one who looks like a fool."
Xu Chumian snapped out of her daze.
Xiao Qingyan held up an umbrella and pulled her into the house.
Xiao Tao quickly brought over some ointment and then left.
The room was very quiet; no one spoke.
Xiao Qingyan gently applied the ointment and then wrapped it with a thin gauze.
Xu Chumian remained in this position until Xiao Qingyan pulled her into his arms.
"Zhao Yu has a cold and eccentric temper, so don't take it to heart. I'll go and get revenge for you later."
Xu Chumian hummed in agreement, forcing a smile, "Your clothes are wet, go back and change."
Xiao Qingyan's gaze lingered on Xu Chumian's face for a moment, his emotions, which had been fluctuating, finally calmed down.
He hummed in agreement, "You got caught in the rain, take a shower later and get a good night's sleep."
Xu Chumian's throat tightened: "Okay."
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