Shen Ning had the idea of learning about Qin Zhuo and even considered sending someone to inquire, but she was glad that she asked Princess Chang Le first.
Qin Zhuo's situation in the Qin family was obviously very bad, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to live alone. Moreover, he was sentenced to exile before, and all that was heard was that the Empress protected him with the Phoenix Seal, but there was never any reaction from the Duke of Qin's mansion.
After listening to Princess Chang Le's words, it became clear that the Qin family was a murky place.
If she wanted to know about Qin Zhuo, she could have asked him directly. There was no need to beat around the bush. She didn't want to offend the Qin family and get involved in trouble she shouldn't have.
Even so, when Qin Zhuo arrived again, Shen Ning did not ask the question.
Since he came here to lie down for a while on New Year's Eve, Shen Ning had not seen him. When he came again, he did not shy away from going through the main gate.
Shen Ning felt that being with him would definitely cause trouble, but she also liked his open and honest attitude. She, Shen Ning, was not someone to be ashamed of. Why should she hide a man she liked?
She dislikes trouble, but she's not afraid of trouble.
"What are you looking at?"
Qin Zhuo raised his hand and waved it in front of her eyes, trying to break her dazed gaze.
Shen Ning snapped out of her reverie, her eyebrows curving into a smile: "What else could I be looking at? Of course, I'm looking at you."
Qin Zhuo was dressed in a noble purple outfit today, embroidered with the auspicious beast Qilin, with gold thread jacquard patterns that gleamed with a faint luster. He looked majestic and noble. His belt was tied around his waist, highlighting his broad shoulders and narrow waist, making him appear strong and powerful.
Her hair was neatly tied up, and she wore a black jade hair crown with two necklaces hanging down on either side of her ears.
It looked similar to his usual clothes, but Shen Ning had some knowledge; it was clearly a military officer's uniform.
He was as handsome and striking as ever, but with an added air of authority and restraint, making him even more stunning and captivating.
Qin Zhuo naturally couldn't understand her little schemes. Having been rejected so often, he never thought he would take the initiative. Instead, he immediately began to examine himself.
Yes, I wore new clothes today.
Is that strange?
Shen Ning raised her hand and touched the fabric on his arm. It was made of gold thread, but its quality was no less than that of silk. It was smooth, delicate, and exquisitely crafted.
"May I ask what rank you are, Young Master Qin?"
She knew he seemed to hold an official position, but she didn't know his rank or what he did. Last year he returned under the pretext of exile, so how could he have become an official so quickly?
Qin Zhuo grabbed her wrist, looked down at her, and said in a deep voice, "It's easy to know the answer to this question, but what did you call me?"
Shen Ning's expression instantly became unnatural, but after so many days, she had already overcome her shyness.
"Ahem, Zhuo Lang."
Qin Zhuo lowered his head and stared intently at her: "Look me in the eyes and say it once."
Shen Ning looked at it, but was almost overwhelmed and swallowed by the intense emotions in those eyes. The words were on the tip of her tongue, but she couldn't utter a single sound.
They stared at each other without saying a word, an ambiguous atmosphere swirling between them, and the temperature gradually rose.
Shen Ning felt a little panicked: Who lit the fire in the house today? Did they throw away too much firewood?
I was momentarily distracted, but I was quickly drawn back. Seeing Qin Zhuo's face up close, I felt not only a dangerous beauty that seemed to have an aggressive edge, but also an indescribable allure that stirred my heart.
Ever since they made things clear, he would hug her and kiss her passionately every time they met. His surging desire and longing were undisguised, and every action and every look in his eyes spoke of his desire to plunder and possess her.
She was reserved and rational, and didn't have such overwhelming desires, but she was still human. Human nature is attracted to beauty, and it was impossible for her not to be tempted by such beauty. She was also attracted to his good looks.
It's just a shout.
"Sakuro."
She called out, then leaned in and kissed him for the first time, a gentle kiss on his cheek, carrying the first expression of her affection.
Qin Zhuo, who was originally prepared to bully her when she tried to escape, was stunned by the unexpected kiss. The next moment, his eyes suddenly brightened and were full of joy.
He cupped her cheeks in his hands, his eyes sparkling with joy, like stars falling into a river, and made a request without any restraint: "Kissing on the cheek isn't enough, kiss me again."
Shen Ning: "......"
She was indeed not thick-skinned enough; she never expected him to make such a brazen request.
But no one can resist him with that face, his eyes full of joy and longing as he waits for your kiss.
We've kissed many times already, and there's no one else around.
Shen Ning made countless excuses for herself before finally mustering the courage to kiss his expectant lips.
She was used to his aggressive advances and thought that if she just touched him, he would kiss her back without any restraint, but she didn't expect him to not move at all.
His disordered breathing proved that his heart was not so calm, but he held back, his eyes full of smiles and encouragement, the corners of his eyes turned up as if hooked, determined to make her fall into his trap today.
Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back. The arm gripping her back is strong and powerful, seemingly leaving her no room to retreat or escape.
Finally, she closed her eyes, steeled her resolve, and began to plunder, just like him.
Shen Ning was not a good student, but Qin Zhuo was very patient and did not mind her poor academic performance, gradually enticing her to study.
He adopted an attitude of being completely at her mercy, teaching her step by step how to bully him.
Shen Ning: "......"
It wasn't a very intense kiss, but she could feel his happiness; his eyes and brows were relaxed with a smile, and every strand of his hair radiated joy.
So this is the kind of style he likes?
A kiss should be moderate; too much passion is bad for both parties.
Having tasted success, the man couldn't resist showing off. He was now a second-rank commander of the Qilin Army, responsible for guarding the outer perimeter of the imperial palace.
Of course, this was only his public identity; what he did in secret was known only to him and the emperor.
Even though Shen Ning had some guesses in his mind, he was still stunned by the fact that he was a second-rank official. He was so young, yet he was a second-rank official, a height that many officials could never reach in their entire lives.
Although he didn't know much about him, Shen Ning felt that his official position was definitely not because he was the emperor's brother-in-law.
But if it's about strength... what level would he have to reach to become a second-rank official at such a young age and wield power over a palace guard?
Qin Zhuo pinched her cheek: "Why do you look unhappy? Don't you think I'm amazing?"
It doesn't feel childish when he makes a face that looks like he wants to be praised or amazed.
Shen Ning lowered her head, resting her forehead on his shoulder: "You're very powerful, so powerful that it scares me."
Qin Zhuo raised an eyebrow: "What are you afraid of?"
Shen Ning: "I'm afraid I'm not good enough for you."
Qin Zhuo smiled: "Lying."
She scrutinized him like a commodity, sometimes seeking gratitude, sometimes personal gain. The few genuine feelings she had were obtained through his selling his body. She felt she was not good enough for him.
You're lucky if you don't even think about how to hide.
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