When osmanthus flowers are in full bloom, the air is filled with their rich fragrance, as if the whole world is enveloped in this sweet aroma.
Sitting in the carriage, Wang Xiuxiu gently lifted a corner of the curtain and looked out at the golden sea of flowers, feeling a pang of regret.
At such a beautiful time of year, she had to leave this land, facing an uncertain future, and couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
The carriage curtain was suddenly lifted, a gust of cold wind swept in, and a tall figure appeared.
Lu Jingze was dressed in a dark brocade robe, his face obscured by shadows, making it difficult to discern his expression.
The moment he stepped into the carriage, the space inside suddenly felt cramped, and even the air seemed thinner.
His sharp gaze landed directly on Wang Xiuxiu.
"What, the farewell party last night wasn't a success? Are you still feeling reluctant to part ways?"
Wang Xiuxiu was taken aback, then quickly shook her head: "Ah? No, no, it's just that I smelled the fragrance of osmanthus and wanted to eat osmanthus cake."
She forced a smile, trying to hide her inner unease.
Lu Jingze lowered his eyes slightly, his deep and bright eyes instantly hidden by his long eyelashes, making it difficult to discern his true emotions at that moment.
When Wang Xiuxiu saw that he was no longer responding, she secretly sized him up and couldn't help but mutter to herself: This guy's eyelashes are really long, even longer than mine.
For a fleeting moment, Wang Xiuxiu even had the urge to pluck one off and measure it.
Lu Jingze's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting her reverie.
"Huh? What did you say?"
"Sit over here," Lu Jingze commanded calmly, his tone leaving no room for argument.
"Oh~" Wang Xiuxiu responded obediently and moved to sit down next to him.
As soon as I sat down, he grabbed my hand tightly.
Lu Jingze's hands were much larger than hers, his palms were warm, and he possessed an irresistible strength.
He would occasionally pinch and knead it, as if he were playing with a delicate object.
His palms, calloused like those of a martial artist, felt both itchy and strangely comfortable to the touch.
Wang Xiuxiu pursed her lips.
At first, she felt embarrassed, but later she realized that when this guy held her hand, it wasn't with any erotic intent; it felt more like he was petting a favorite kitten or puppy...
That's strange.
Wang Xiuxiu tried to ignore his presence, but gradually her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and she kept nodding off in sleepiness.
Lu Jingze glanced at her and, seeing that she was sleepy, gently placed her head on his shoulder.
Wang Xiuxiu leaned against him, half asleep, and soon drifted off to sleep.
After an unknown amount of time, Wang Xiuxiu woke up and was startled to find her head still resting on his shoulder.
Just as I was about to reach out and wipe my mouth to check for drool, I felt a pulling sensation on my hand.
Well, he hasn't let go of her hand yet.
Helpless, Wang Xiuxiu could only wipe the corner of her mouth with her other hand.
Wang Xiuxiu was still unwilling to give up and gently looked up.
Very well, I guess I'm not far from death!
Waaah...
"What's wrong?" Lu Jingze's voice rang in her ear, deep and cold, like a ghost.
Wang Xiuxiu was so frightened that her soul trembled. Fortunately, she was quick-witted and immediately put her head back in its original place, even rubbing it against the wall, making a coquettish face as if she had just woken up.
Lu Jingze's body stiffened for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal.
The atmosphere was too strange, so Wang Xiuxiu took the initiative and broke the silence first: "My lord, are we going to the capital?"
“No, we’ll take a detour to Liangzhou. I have official business to attend to.” Lu Jingze raised an eyebrow, looking at her with a half-smile, and asked, “What, you want to come back to the capital with me?”
"No, no, it's just that I thought you would eventually return to the capital, and my status is too low. If I went to the capital, I'm afraid I would embarrass you," Wang Xiuxiu said, feigning humility.
"What, are you testing me again?" Lu Jingze's tone was tinged with displeasure, and his eyes sharpened.
"Look at what you're saying, how could I dare! It's just that the future is uncertain, and I can't help but feel a little worried."
Wang Xiuxiu rested her chin on one hand, looking at him pitifully, trying to move him with her charming appearance.
"Then what do you want?" Lu Jingze frowned and asked impatiently.
Wang Xiuxiu bit her lip and cautiously suggested, "Then how about a fleeting affair?"
"I've accompanied you all this way, and you're just going to let me leave?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Jingze was taken aback.
He had never seen a woman like this before. She didn't ask for a long-term relationship with him, but was willing to be his mistress, and even talked about a fleeting affair!
Lu Jingze's face instantly darkened, and he gave a cold laugh: "Fine, then so be it!"
After saying that, he flicked his sleeve, turned around and got off the carriage, his back view cold and resolute.
Wang Xiuxiu sat in the carriage, watching Lu Jingze's departing figure, and was overjoyed.
She knew that what she had just said might have angered him, but there was no other way. She couldn't just let him take her back and be his concubine for the rest of her life, could she?
The carriage moved slowly forward, the fragrance of osmanthus still filling the air. Wang Xiuxiu looked out the window, but her mind was already calculating how to proceed.
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