Chapter 172 My face turned red
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The sun is coming out.
The streets of the prefectural city were deserted; there wasn't a single person in sight.
Ye Wan sat in the carriage, lifting the curtain to look at the back of the figure riding a horse in front of her.
Lin Anyuan is back, and he looks even better than when he left. The winter sun shines on him, giving him an unreal appearance.
Suddenly, Lin Anyuan turned around and smiled, a smile that was breathtakingly beautiful.
Ye Wan gripped the carriage curtain tightly and smiled.
"I've lived most of my life, and I've never seen such a handsome man as you, sir. When I first saw you, I thought you were some noble young master." Hui Gu sat behind Ye Wan with a smile.
Young Master Pei is indeed handsome and noble, but Lin Anyuan's handsomeness is simply otherworldly.
"Yes." Ye Wan felt that Lin Anyuan seemed different this time when he came back.
At the entrance of the government office.
"Check if my hat is on straight."
Magistrate Wu paced back and forth nervously, asking his advisor questions.
After asking the question, he suddenly realized what he was doing and took off his hat. "No, I can't wear this official hat anymore. What if Lin Anyuan goes crazy and slashes me with his knife? Where can I go to seek justice?"
Who would have thought that in just over a year, the north was occupied by the rebels, and Lin Anyuan actually defected to the rebels and even took over Min County.
The newly appointed magistrate of Ping County next door was tactless and has already been killed.
The clerk hesitated before speaking, "Sir, you weren't like this before..."
Magistrate Wu interrupted him, "Isn't this a matter of necessity? Who would have thought that Lin Anyuan, that unfilial and disrespectful bastard, would have such good fortune... Shut up and say less, he's coming!"
The advisor thought to himself, "He didn't say anything either."
Then Magistrate Wu trotted up to meet the man riding a tall horse.
"Second Young Master, Lord Lin, you're back? You must be tired from your journey. Are the villagers all alright?"
Murong Wu ignored Magistrate Wu and rode away directly.
Lin Anyuan dismounted from his horse and said, "Magistrate Wu, you worked hard last night."
Last night, Magistrate Wu sent people everywhere to protect the people and minimize the losses in Min County.
Before he came to Min County, he had already fought against the imperial court. What puzzled him was that, knowing they were going to attack Min County, the imperial court only sent so few people.
Are we really just going to let it go unchecked?
Magistrate Wu bowed slightly. "Lord Lin is too kind. It is my honor that you have the ability to use me. It is not hard work at all."
When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.
How the wheel of fortune turns!
"My family is in the carriage behind."
"Lord Lin, the county government office is now vacant. Madam and Miss can move in directly."
The carriage went directly into the backyard of the county government office. As soon as Ye Wan got off the carriage, Lin Anyuan reached out his hand.
"You haven't answered my question from before. Do you miss me?"
With her hand being held, Ye bent over and jumped off the carriage, her old face flushing red. "What nonsense are you talking about? The children are all here."
Lin Anyuan's gaze was intense. "Can we talk about this if the children aren't here?"
"Are you Lin Anyuan?"
Ye Wan couldn't hold back any longer and pinched his face. "You're not wearing a human skin mask, are you?"
Ye Wan was slightly relieved after her handsome face was distorted by being pulled and stretched from left to right, but there was no trace of faking it where her fingertips had pressed.
Then, tentatively, he said, "Heavenly King covers the Earth Tiger!"
Lin Anyuan: ...
He grabbed her hand tightly. "It's me, Wanwan. I'm not some demon or monster."
Ye Wan's ears turned completely red. What were they doing in broad daylight? What were they doing?
"father!"
Sanya called out, and Ye Wan immediately shook off Lin Anyuan's hand.
Lin Anyuan touched his face, a smile on his face.
Er Ya carried a bundle on her back and pouted, complaining, "Dad, why did it take you so long to come back? You could have come back at least one night earlier. Our house was burned down, but luckily none of my things were burned."
"father!"
Da Ya Wenwen called out quietly.
Lin Anyuan looked at his three daughters and said, "I'm sorry you've suffered so much this past year, and I'm also sorry for Wanwan's hard work."
"I was too selfish back then. I adopted you, but then shifted the responsibility to Wanwan..."
Ye Wan couldn't help but cough to interrupt her, "Ahem, now is not the time to reminisce. You go ahead and do your work. I can handle things here."
It's so cheesy to keep using "wanwan" (a homophone for "bend") like that.
"Wanwan, you two go back to your rooms and rest first, and wait for me to come back."
Lin Anyuan touched Ye Wan's cheek.
Ye Wan: ...
My scalp is tingling.
"Father, Mother, I'll be right back," Lin Anyuan said to the old man and Aunt Cai.
The old man waved his hand, telling him to leave, but Aunt Cai ignored Lin Anyuan.
Ye Wan breathed a sigh of relief after Lin Anyuan left. It was just too cheesy. Was he crazy?
Er Ya has already started complaining, "Mother, this yard is big, but it's not as clean as our house!"
"The floor inside is filthy; it doesn't look good at all!"
"Alright, Miss, stop being so picky. You've been working all night, so get some rest." Ye Wan hadn't slept a wink all night and just wanted to rest now.
I lay down but couldn't fall asleep, so I got up and asked someone to bring me food.
After the whole family had finished eating, it was quite late when Lin Anyuan returned.
"Why are you back so early? Have you eaten?" Ye Wan asked as Lin Anyuan entered the house.
To be honest, it's been too long since we last met, and it's a little awkward to see each other again so suddenly.
"Is this still early? The sun is almost setting." Lin Anyuan said as he took off his outer robe. "Someone, I need to take a bath."
The servants readily agreed and brought hot water to the bathtub in the inner room.
Ye Wan looked at Lin Anyuan's tall and slender figure. Was he going to wash here?
Ye Wan only came to her senses after watching the bathtub fill up and Lin Anyuan stripped down to his undergarments and entered the bathroom.
Why doesn't she go and check on Da Ya and the others?
Wait a minute, why would she leave? It's just taking a shower. Even if Lin Anyuan isn't wearing clothes, she might not be the one who suffers.
Listening to the sound of water inside, Ye Wan absentmindedly ate a few grapes from the space.
After some time, Ye Wan stood up, thinking she should probably leave.
Then the screen was pushed open, and Lin Anyuan walked out wearing only a thin robe. His hair was still dripping wet, and his clothes were loose and barely covered his private parts, revealing his chest... indistinctly...
I can't look anymore, if I look at her again...
Lin Anyuan walked up to Ye Wan and stopped. "Wanwan, I'm back. I missed you so much during the year I was away."
Ye Wan: ...
She took a step back abruptly, avoiding his gaze, and said, "I've had the room next door cleaned up; you can sleep there."
"Wanwan, are you trying to kick me out?" Lin Anyuan's voice was slightly hoarse, and even carried a hint of grievance.
"Wanwan, how about we stay in the same room as before?"
At this moment, Ye Wan had only one thought in her mind: God, are you using this to test the cadres?
Which cadre can withstand such a test?
"Okay, I'm sleepy, I'm going to sleep." Ye Wan yawned and got into bed with slightly hurried steps.
Lin Anyuan pursed his lips, walked over and blew out the lamp.
In the darkness, Ye Wan felt a warmth beside her, and her heart skipped a beat.
Lin Anyuan seems to be really different from before?
By the dim light, Lin Anyuan looked at the undulating backs of the people around him, his eyes filled with tenderness and fervor.
"Wanwan, can I hold you while I sleep?"
"..."
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