Green Plum, who came back with them, clicked her tongue twice: "Oh dear, someone's old house is about to catch fire, and he can't wait a moment longer."
After speaking, she subconsciously glanced to the side and, sure enough, saw Mo Lin staring intently in the direction where the two had disappeared. He seemed calm, but his heart was broken.
Green Plum shut up. Forget it, let's not rub salt into this honest man's wounds.
It's an open secret that Commander Mo likes his employer. Although there's no romantic relationship between him and Shen Ning, the way he looks at Shen Ning is so focused and affectionate that it makes one's heart tremble.
It's just that no one dares to tease him because of Mo Lin's cold-heartedness.
However, those who never speak up do not deserve love.
For a whole year, they faced each other every day, sharing life and death. Who didn't know that Mo Lin was madly in love with Shen Ning? But he just wouldn't say it.
He was given so many opportunities, but none of them worked. That wicked and troublesome man who couldn't leave the capital city managed to completely control Shen Ning's heart with his sweet words in letters, his feigned pitifulness, and his shamelessness.
He's heartbroken and dejected now, and he deserves it.
He spurred his horse forward: "Let's go back to the manor to rest."
Everyone's gone, what are you standing there for?
With Qin Zhuo around, the landlord doesn't need them anymore; there shouldn't be anyone more dangerous than Qin Zhuo.
The master must be exhausted from riding back at top speed after disembarking today just to see her. I wonder if Qin Zhuo will show her any mercy.
Green Plum's imagination was obviously unnecessary. Qin Zhuo hadn't even had a chance to do anything yet. He carried Shen Ning all the way back on horseback, full of things to say but not knowing where to begin. He slowed down the horse to prepare to speak, but then Shen Ning fell asleep.
Qin Zhuo was furious, but seeing the weariness and vicissitudes on Shen Ning's face, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
"This year must have been tough, right?"
He spoke softly and restrainedly, kissing her cheek gently before carrying her back home.
They returned to the Shen family mansion.
When Liu Ying and Yu Zhu saw this, they were so moved that they burst into tears on the spot, but when they saw that Shen Ning was asleep, they didn't dare to cry out loud.
They immediately prepared hot water, and the two carefully helped the sleeping Shen Ning bathe and wash up.
After washing them up, Qin Zhuo gently brought them to bed. Before they could stay with Shen Ning any longer, Qin Zhuo, who had already finished washing up, came in and shooed them away. Then, she openly slept in Shen Ning's bed.
Closeness, a tight embrace—that's satisfying!
I was so satisfied that my eyes welled up with tears.
After a year, he finally held her in his arms again, and his happiness was finally fulfilled.
Shen Ning slept soundly, but someone else couldn't sleep and was incredibly excited and energetic.
He held her tightly, as if afraid she would run away, staring at her like a lovesick fool, occasionally giving her a kiss, and then laughing like a silly person.
They just stared at it, from nightfall to dawn.
Shen Ning had traveled a long way, covering a distance that should have taken two days in one day, traveling day and night, and was really exhausted.
After being held by Qin Zhuo, she fell asleep peacefully, completely unconscious, almost like she was in a deep sleep. Although they hadn't seen each other for a year, the sense of security Qin Zhuo gave her was just as strong as before. Whenever she saw him, she no longer needed to be on guard.
However, she didn't sleep well and woke up feeling extremely stiff.
Seeing the familiar bed curtains, I realized that I was home and being held in someone's arms.
Slowly turning her head, she met those bright, shining eyes, and without thinking, Shen Ning tilted her head back and leaned in.
Qin Zhuo had been waiting for this moment for far too long. Finally, when she woke up, he could no longer restrain himself.
When the clothes were removed, Shen Ning indulged him, but Qin Zhuo became sober.
He slammed his clothes shut, his eyes bloodshot with desire, yet he managed to restrain himself.
He closed his eyes, lowered his head, and kissed her equally excited eyes, his voice trembling:
"Wait a little longer, until we're married, until our wedding night is lit, then we can truly have each other, instead of this rushed and hasty affair..."
Shen Ning chuckled. She didn't actually care about that. She was willing to give herself to Qin Zhuo; she had always been willing.
Qin Zhuo, however, was quite attached to this sense of ritual.
"Is Zhuolang proposing marriage?"
Their current stance seems inappropriate.
"yes."
Qin Zhuo opened his eyes and looked at her, his nose touching hers, his eyes overflowing with love and longing: "I have prepared everything, from the three letters and six rites to the three matchmakers and six betrothal gifts. The wedding room is decorated, and even the wedding dress is embroidered. I am just waiting for you to come back, just waiting for you to say yes."
So, will you marry me?
Shen Ning's heart trembled violently; she had never been able to resist him.
She reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist, kissing him: "I do."
Qin Zhuo knew she would agree. She was the kindest person; how could she bear to refuse him? But only if she agreed in person could it prove that she truly loved him and, like him, longed to have him.
He couldn't help but kiss her, wishing he could merge her into his very being.
She was happy, and then she started to settle scores: "Li Yan mocked me, saying that I was abandoned by you, and they also cursed me behind my back, saying that I was too vicious to marry you."
"I'm going to plan a really, really grand wedding, so they can all see that I'm the only person you love!"
Shen Ning: "..." She always felt that Qin Zhuo was a little different from a year ago. At least a year ago, he wouldn't have spoken like this... well, I guess you could call it resentment.
However, Qin Zhuo's resentment was directed at others; when it came to her, he was just a bit clingy and affectionate, which wasn't unacceptable.
Shen Ning went to see the Empress Dowager and Li Yan. The Empress Dowager complained to her for a few minutes, and then started urging her to get married, as if she couldn't wait to get rid of her younger brother.
Qin Zhuo told her that she could start preparing for the wedding, and the Empress Dowager immediately became excited and began to get busy. She had even secretly matched the horoscopes and calculated the date, and now she was just in time to inform her.
It's rare for these two siblings to reach such a high degree of agreement on one thing.
Li Yan was also excited to see Shen Ning, but Qin Zhuo was sticking to him like glue, watching him intently, which made him afraid to say anything intimate.
Shen Ning went to see Princess Chang Le, Du Yunzhi, and others, but without exception, Qin Zhuo followed her, using his murderous gaze to shut out anyone who wanted to get close to her.
Princess Chang Le, relying on the fact that Qin Zhuo wouldn't dare to hit her, pulled Shen Ning aside and gave her a big hug, then complained to her.
"You're finally back. Keep a close eye on him."
"His Majesty only wanted him to intimidate others, but he was like a mad wolf. When he got ruthless, he didn't care about his own family and slaughtered everyone in his path. He even personally drove the Qin family back to their hometown."
"I don't know what's wrong with him. Every time he sees me, his eyes are filled with murderous intent. I have nightmares about him holding a knife and trying to kill me. It's terrifying."
Shen Ning chuckled. Li Xuan wouldn't exaggerate; if she said that, it meant Qin Zhuo was indeed very frightening.
It's really tough on her. She's clearly her friend, but somehow she's incurred Qin Zhuo's hatred.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
