Chapter 158 I’ll Give It to You
Yueli felt the atmosphere was a little awkward, so she lowered her head and sipped her tea in small sips.
He Yanchen leaned back in his chair, looking at the woman in front of him unscrupulously, without feeling the need to be shy at all.
He has always been a reckless person.
Looking at this little face that was not made up but still as white as porcelain, he became very interested.
"Why are you only drinking water and not eating anything?"
Yueli was in a daze when she heard the man ask.
The next moment, she saw a large, bony hand pick up a piece of cake and place it in her bowl.
She looked up and met the man's gaze.
He Yanchen opened his thin lips slightly, raising his chin slightly: "Try it, this is crab roe pastry."
Yueli looked at the bright yellow pastry in the bowl, picked up one and took a bite. The fresh, fragrant and crispy taste was so delicious that she couldn't help but squint her eyes.
It’s not the season for eating crabs, but the crab meat in this pastry tastes so fresh and tender.
Yueli doesn't have a big appetite, and usually she's full with just one or two pieces of pastry in the morning. But today, she finished a whole piece of crab roe pastry and still felt it wasn't enough.
Those watery almond eyes were fixed on the plate of crab roe pastry.
He Yanchen took in her expression clearly.
Since she stared at his jade pendant yesterday, he knew what kind of person the woman in front of him was.
So today, he first sent Yunwusha, and then asked someone to make a table of cakes from the palace.
He was indeed interested in her.
But what’s the point of one person performing a solo? It’s only fun when two people sink into it together.
"Try this." He Yanchen picked up another piece of rose cheese for her.
The rose mud was delicate and fragrant, soft, sweet, and much more delicious than anything she had eaten before.
The same pastry tastes so different when made by different chefs.
Yueli was fed a lot of things, and she gained a lot of knowledge.
She thought Xiao Mingcheng was already rich enough. After all, during the year he was in Jiangning, even the prefect was very respectful to him, and the food and daily necessities in his mansion were much better than what she had before.
But after coming to the capital, I realized what it means that there are always people better than you.
"Thank you, sir. I... I'm full..." No matter how delicious the food was, she couldn't eat any more. Yue Li looked at the remaining pastries with some regret.
He Yanchen chuckled and said, "If you like it, I'll have someone pack it up for you to take home and eat."
Yueli's eyes lit up, but she had to pretend to be reserved: "This... This is not good..."
He Yanchen had already seen through her thoughts. The corners of his lips curved up: "There's nothing wrong with it. It would be a waste if I don't take it away."
Yueli then "reluctantly" agreed.
After breakfast, Yueli wanted to say goodbye.
He Yanchen wiped his hands casually, stood up and walked out: "Let's go."
Yueli was stunned. Is he leaving too?
There was only one carriage parked outside the house. He Yanchen was wearing a black brocade robe, with a tall and straight figure, and the jade pendant around his waist shone in the sunlight.
He stood there, looking at Yue Li who was stunned, and said impatiently: "Go up."
Yueli held the handkerchief in her hand and said softly, "I dare not trouble you, sir. Someone will come to pick me up later."
He Yanchen scoffed: "But I'm leaving, are you waiting for me at home alone?"
Yueli's voice became smaller and smaller: "Is it not possible?"
"I'll just wait outside."
"Not good." The man said in a casual voice, "The master is not here. If something happens to you here, and Xiao Mingcheng comes looking for me, who will I turn to for justice?"
Without waiting for Yueli to come up with a reason to refuse, He Yanchen got on the carriage and said firmly, "Get in."
Yue Li looked at Ji Ming and Chu Yi who were guarding the carriage with embarrassment.
Chu Yi is only concerned with protecting his master's safety, while Ji Ming...
Ji Ming understood He Yanchen's thoughts and could only laugh dryly, "Miss, please go up quickly. Once we leave, there will be no one here. We are outside the city. Who can be at ease if you are alone here?"
What a sin! Isn’t he really helping His Majesty to seduce innocent girls?
Yueli thought it made sense and finally got on the carriage.
As soon as she opened the curtain, a warm current enveloped her.
This carriage may not look special from the outside, but it is exceptionally spacious and luxurious inside.
The walls of the carriage were made of golden nanmu wood and were engraved with gilded cloud patterns. Jade bead curtains hung in front of the window frames, and furry tiger skin was spread on the bottom of the carriage, which was very soft and comfortable.
The incense burner in the corner emits a warm, light yet pleasant fragrance.
Yue Li felt that compared with this carriage, the Xiao Mansion’s carriage was simply too shabby.
She knelt obediently on the velvet carpet, with her hands placed obediently on her knees, not daring to touch anything else.
After the curtain was lowered, the interior of the carriage did not become dark. Yue Li then noticed that there were two night-shining pearls inlaid on the roof.
He Yanchen sat on the soft couch, looking at Yue Li who was resting with her eyes closed, but her slightly opened black eyes were paying attention to her expression.
I really can't hide anything that's on my mind.
The desire to covet that night pearl was almost engraved on his forehead.
"I haven't asked you yet, why did you run out alone last night?"
The sudden question made Yue Li stunned. She lowered her head hesitantly and began to twist the hem of her clothes with her fingers.
It's a bit embarrassing to say it, but this young man gave her clothes and food and sent her back home, he seemed like a very nice person.
Yue Li was already feeling depressed, so she just poured out everything.
He Yanchen leaned on the couch, listening while playing with the jade pendant at his waist with his slender fingers. The dazzling Hetian jade once again caught Yue Li's attention.
However, Yueli had the desire but not the courage, so she only dared to take a few secret glances.
"The wife of the Marquis of Shou'an is notoriously difficult to get along with in the capital, and so is Xiao Mingcheng's sister." He Yanchen looked at Yue Li with sympathy, "She's also known in the capital for being domineering."
Yueli bit her lips, and her almond-shaped eyes suddenly became moist. Why was she so unlucky?
He Yanchen said with a hint of meaning, "But if the person you entrust is reliable, you don't have to worry about anything else. If he is willing, he can protect you."
But obviously, if Xiao Mingcheng was useful, Yue Li would not have been sent to live in the other courtyard.
Yueli felt even more upset after hearing this.
She just felt that the future was bleak.
He Yanchen's private residence was not far from the Xiao family's villa, and it only took a quarter of an hour to get there.
Yueli was in a gloomy mood. She thanked him softly and prepared to leave.
As soon as she got off the carriage and stood in the car, she heard He Yanchen calling her.
The man lifted the curtain, and the sunlight illuminated his chiseled face. He took off the jade pendant from his waist and handed it to her.
Yueli was stunned and at a loss.
He Yanchen raised the corners of his lips slightly: "Don't you like it?"
"It's for you."
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