Yunling frowned sharply. What was wrong with this person? Didn't he say he wouldn't come looking for her after she accepted the money? Why was he playing this double game?
Yunling didn't want to pay attention to him. After taking a bath, she should lie in bed, read a book, chat with others, or at least roll around in bed. That would be the happiest thing. Why should she put on heavy clothes and shoes and go outside?
Lu Yinghuai is truly a scoundrel!
"Second Brother?"
Yunling softened her movements as she dried her hair, thinking that if she ignored him, he would leave on his own in a while.
However, this person stood there like glue, refusing to move or leave. There was a blurry shadow on the door, which must have been him.
"Second Brother~"
Yunling paused in her actions, tilting her head to look at the door. What was wrong with this person? Why was he calling out like that? Did he think he could see her again? Did he know she was deliberately ignoring him?
In fact, Lu Yinghuai was indeed able to meet him.
The candlelight shone Yunling's head onto the door, reflecting her little gestures of drying her hair and tilting her head. Lu Yinghuai stared at her, somewhat bewildered, finding it quite adorable.
I need to talk to you about something.
Yunling didn't respond. Whatever it is, we can talk about it tomorrow. Why do we have to talk about it now?
"I'm coming in."
"Eh..."
Yunling glanced at her thin undergarment, then looked at Tang Ling soaking in the hot spring. Afraid that this person might actually push open the door and ruin Tang Ling's reputation, she hurriedly spoke:
"What is it, young master?"
Lu Yinghuai fell silent. He paced back and forth outside the door with his hands behind his back, deliberately making his footsteps heavy, "tap, tap, tap," as if he might burst through the door at any moment.
Yunling muttered a curse under her breath, calling him a "dog," while hurriedly closing the door to the hot spring. She quickly threw on some clothes, slipped on her shoes, and opened the door a crack, peeking out with half her body, her eyes filled with resentment as she looked at Lu Yinghuai.
"What's up?"
"I want to tell you about Bianjing. Would you like to come with me for a walk?"
Yunling really couldn't do anything with this person. If she had to say something, he was just to her liking. This person should really be a judge in the county government.
Yunling quickly grabbed a coat from the room, put it on, and then hurried out the door.
"It's so dark and cold here, and you just love to make a fuss."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Yinghuai took off his fur cloak and draped it over her shoulders. This thing was very warm, making her feel as if she were in a furnace. Even if she went to the cold north, she wouldn't be afraid.
Yunling couldn't wear it, so she quickly took it off and put it back on.
"You're so weak and frail, you should wear it yourself, so you don't catch a cold and make me suffer again."
As Yunling spoke, she tiptoed to tie the sash for Lu Yinghuai. The fresh scent of her body after her bath made Lu Yinghuai somewhat lost in thought. She had worn this cloak before, and now it was being draped over him. Could this be interpreted as them having embraced?
"Alright, all prim and proper."
Lu Yinghuai chuckled, picked up the hot water bottle placed to the side, and handed it to Yunling.
"Then take this, it'll keep you warm."
"What's this?"
"The hot water bottle was given to you by the Valley Master. You can take it with you tomorrow. If it gets cold, add some hot charcoal and put it in your quilt to warm your feet."
Yunling thought it was a nice thing. It looked small and exquisite, and it felt warm in her hands. It seemed like something that wealthy people would play with. She felt a little out of place holding it.
However, this thing is meant to be used by people, so it doesn't matter whether they are rich or poor. As long as they can use it and use it well, that's all that matters.
"Thanks, let's go."
"etc."
Lu Yinghuai took out a light-colored handkerchief from his sleeve, wrapped it around Yunling's ears, and placed it at the ends of her hair, saying softly:
"It's windy tonight. If you let your hair down, it will catch the wind and make you dizzy."
"Then why don't you let me come out and walk with you?"
Lu Yinghuai smiled without saying a word. He admitted that his thoughts were despicable. He just wanted to be alone with Yunling, so he tried every trick in the book. He considered himself a despicable person.
He gently tied the ends of Yunling's hair with a handkerchief, then led her forward, his voice gentle.
When did you learn to ride a horse?
"It was that time..."
Which time?
After hesitating for a while, Yunling finally told him about being scammed in the city.
Lu Yinghuai frowned slightly, only relaxing his brow after hearing that the matter had been resolved.
"I see. So, do you like horseback riding?"
"I love it! Horseback riding is so liberating and carefree. It feels like you can become one with the world and forget a lot of your troubles."
Lu Yinghuai thought of Yun Ling, who had shone brightly in the sunlight during the day, and his smile deepened.
"Next time we'll go horseback riding to the Khitan and Western Xia. The area is vast, with expansive grasslands, blue skies, green grass, white clouds floating in the sky, and white sheep running on the ground. If you like horseback riding, you'll definitely be happy there."
Yunling longed to go, but then there were too many places she wanted to visit, so she had to decide in which order to go.
"I still want to go to Jiangnan first."
Why?
"I've always felt that Jiangnan is a place of romance, gentleness, and warmth. I've heard that the houses there are beautiful, there are many pretty girls, and there are lots of delicious things to eat. You can also ride in a covered boat, and if it rains, you can sit by the window and listen to or watch the rain. How wonderful that would be!"
As Lu Yinghuai watched Yun Ling's small mouth open and close, a tenderness filled his eyes.
"Okay, then let's go to Jiangnan first."
Yunling was taken aback. When did she say she wanted to go to Jiangnan with him?
Before she could think any further, a sudden gust of wind swept through the passageway, blowing the handkerchief off her hair in no time. Yunling quickly lowered her head and hugged her clothes tightly to avoid the gust.
Lu Yinghuai quickly stood in front of Yun Ling, picked up half of the fur cloak with his right hand, and carefully, with the lightest movements, slowly tried to pull Yun Ling into his arms without leaving a trace.
Yunling suddenly felt the wind stop, and warmth filled the surroundings. She pressed her left ear against Lu Yinghuai's chest, and his heartbeat was deafening. She had never heard such an exaggerated heartbeat before, as if his whole heart was about to jump out of his chest.
Lu Yinghuai was indeed nervous. He always had a reason for contacting Yunling before, either pretending to be asleep or drunk. Even if he was investigated afterward, he could always find a way to explain himself.
But right now he was clear-headed, perfectly clear-headed. He pulled her into his arms, his feelings for her so naked. He was afraid, afraid that Yunling would push him away, that she would curse him for being shameless, and that she would never want to talk to him again.
fortunately,
Fortunately, he wasn't pushed away.
Yunling looked up at him, but he didn't dare look down. He was afraid to meet her gaze, worried that he would hear something he didn't want to hear from her.
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