Chapter 37 He struggled and asked, "How about trying again..."
Chapter 37
The tit-for-tat looks changed.
From surprise, to bewilderment, to tenderness, anticipation, and finally nervousness...
This kiss couldn't even be called a kiss.
Just lips touching.
Lin Zhiyi was also a little flustered by Jing Yue's sudden attack, so he didn't pay attention to any skills throughout the whole process.
Both of them focused on whether they could successfully get it back.
Ignore the kiss.
As time passed, their positions remained unchanged, their gazes still fixed. Jing Yue suddenly pulled away, trying to suppress her racing heartbeat. "It's completely useless. The storybook is just a storybook."
Lin Zhiyi felt very strange when she received a kiss from an older boy.
I feel a little bit guilty.
She turned her head and looked away: "Well...it seems we can only wait for the thunderstorm."
There are many thunderstorms in summer, so it should... return to normal soon.
But we also have to think about whether we will continue to exchange the two if there is a thunderstorm next time after we exchange them.
Jing Yue picked up the stack of drawings next to her and said, "Let me take another look at these drawings. You can check them later to see if I have memorized them well."
Lin Zhiyi: “…Okay.”
Jing Yue lowered his head and took away the last painting he knew of. When he was about to start reviewing it from the first one, he suddenly discovered that there was another one!
——It’s him!
The prince consort actually found time to draw him?!
Jing Yue stared intently at the him in the painting—Lin Zhiyi had simply drawn him in men's clothing.
Prince Jingyue stood at the bow facing the wind, his clothes fluttering, his long hair dancing, his face with superior bone structure was strong and handsome, his eyes were smiling, and he held a round lotus leaf in his hand to shade himself from the sun - fresh and vivid.
Still a gentleman.
Jing Yue felt as if something was tickling her heart.
Lin Zhiyi calmed down the complicated emotions brought about by the kiss, and then secretly observed Jingyue with the corner of his eyes.
Seeing Jingyue looking down at the painting intently, she mustered up the courage to move closer and asked softly, "Do you like it?"
Jing Yue was silent for a moment. Just when Lin Zhiyi thought he would deny it arrogantly, he actually smiled a little and nodded, "Yeah, I like it."
He rarely appeared in men's clothing.
So... when he wears men's clothes... he looks like this in the painting.
Lin Zhiyi put himself in Jingyue's shoes and understood Jingyue's feelings very well.
Seventeen years of gender confusion can indeed make people collapse.
It is already very difficult for Jing Yue and the original owner not to develop gender identity disorder because of this.
They are all very strong inside.
And the stronger it is, the softer it will be.
Lin Zhiyi smiled sincerely and said, "It's a gift for you. I hope you like it."
Jing Yue: "You can only look at it here. You can't take it out." If you accidentally leave it behind and someone sees it, it will cause trouble.
Lin Zhiyi: "...Then, after we get married, I'll draw for you every day, okay?"
Jing Yue looked at the painting carefully for a few more seconds before folding it and setting it aside. She then turned to stare at Lin Zhiyi: "Are you worried that I'll regret the engagement, Prince Consort? Don't worry, we both know each other's biggest secrets, so we can't cancel the engagement. So... you don't have to try to please me so much."
Lin Zhiyi looked at him innocently: "I'm not trying to please you. I'm sincere."
Jing Yue saw through her own appearance and saw Lin Zhiyi's soul. His phoenix eyes were full of sincerity.
It was as if he was being stared at by those bright peach blossom eyes.
Lin Zhiyi supported himself with his hands at his sides, leaning back slightly, creating some distance between him and Jing Yue, which also reduced the invisible pressure between them.
She looked at the beautiful lotus petals and said leisurely, "You and I are in a similar situation. I have also been pretending to be another gender for seventeen years, so I can understand how you feel."
Jingyue listened carefully.
Lin Zhiyi smiled and said, "If I could, I would also like to return to my female body, wear women's clothes, put on beautiful makeup, wear pretty hairpins and rings, and apply fragrant rouge... People are like this. The more they can't get something, the more they want it."
Therefore, she was willing to give Jingyue enough admiration and experience of men's clothing.
Jing Yue: "Seeing you so relaxed, I thought you really enjoyed being a man."
There is a slight difference between women disguising themselves as men and men disguising themselves as women - that is, being a man is always smoother than being a woman, and the benefits are greater.
Lin Zhiyi's eyes rolled around and she shrugged, "Well... I'm not really opposed to it. If it weren't for this unexpected arranged marriage, I might still be enjoying it happily."
Jing Yue frowned slightly when she heard this - does this mean that she doesn't actually want to get married?
Lin Zhiyi was a thoughtful person, so how could she not have guessed Jingyue's reaction to her words? She added with a smile, "But pretending to be the opposite sex for a long time is not good for your physical and mental health, and it's also very stressful to be constantly cautious about what you say and do. It's better for us to be like this now. We can all breathe a sigh of relief and take it easy."
That's true.
After the initial shock and panic, Jing Yue relaxed with the support of his allies. He was no longer fighting alone.
They knew each other's secrets and were an engaged couple, so they were a natural and unbreakable alliance.
After all, neither he nor Lin Zhiyi would reveal their identities and end up dying together.
They will try their best to cover up for each other.
Jing Yue remembered the people in the paintings again. After Lin Zhiyi checked them, he destroyed all the paintings - first burning them into ashes, and then pouring the ashes into the lake, destroying the bodies and evidence thoroughly.
Jing Yue felt quite sorry, but also knew that these paintings could not be leaked out.
In the end, only one picture was left - the painting of Jingyue in men's clothing.
Jing Yue's eyes showed reluctance again.
Lin Zhiyi handed it to Jing Yue: "You can take it back to the Marquis' Mansion. Just say it's a gift from the princess, and no one will dare to touch it. It's safer than keeping it in the palace."
"Hmm." Jing Yue struggled internally for a moment, took the painting, folded it and put it away.
It doesn't matter that this painting appeared in the Marquis's Mansion. Others would just think that the young Marquis painted it for fun.
But if it appears in the palace, then someone will use different ideas to dig out the deeper meaning in it - no matter whether it exists or not, they will dig it out first and talk about it later.
Vicious and hard to guard against.
Lin Zhiyi stretched his shoulders and wrists, then looked at the oil-paper bag: "Just two pieces?"
Jing Yue picked up another piece of walnut cake and said, "I wasn't hungry just now, but now I feel a little hungry." He placed the oil paper bag between them and said, "You eat it too."
Lin Zhiyi had been painting for most of the day and was indeed tired. She picked up a piece of jujube flower cake and ate it slowly.
"My mother and my master know for sure that I am a woman disguised as a man. My father may have guessed it, but he has no choice but to turn a blind eye. Just pretend that he doesn't know." Lin Zhiyi gave his final instructions.
Jing Yue nodded with a serious expression: "Yes. I know the seriousness of this matter. Don't worry." He exchanged information, "In the palace, only my mother knows about my affairs."
"Okay, I'll remember that."
Jing Yue: "Mother may come to Lanyue Palace from time to time. You... don't run around for the time being until we change back. It's best to rest in Lanyue Palace. If you get bored, I'll bring you a storybook. Don't wander around other palaces, and it's best not to go to the Imperial Garden."
Lin Zhiyi responded obediently: "Okay."
Jing Yue felt a little uncomfortable seeing how obedient she was, because she seemed to have a lot of evil ideas just now.
He asked tentatively, "Do I need to find a reason to stay in the Marquis' Mansion?"
Lin Zhiyi smiled brightly and shook his head. "No need! Just go out, make friends, and go to school. I spent nearly half a month recovering from my injuries, and I've fallen behind in a few subjects. Even if your performance occasionally differs from mine, no one will suspect anything. You don't have to be an expert in everything."
Jing Yue: "Mother said you are both talented in literature and martial arts..."
Lin Zhiyi: "Your Majesty, you're too kind... I'm just average. Compared to Xie Junnuo, Ye Changning, and the others, I'm still a little behind. Princess... oh no, Ayue, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just be yourself. If anyone really doubts you, just say it's the aftereffects of the injury. After all, the back of your head really was injured, and that's a universal excuse."
Jing Yue: “…”
It turns out that she is just a woman seeking fame and reputation.
"Princess, you're not good at too many things, are you?" Lin Zhiyi asked cautiously. She subconsciously called her "Princess."
Jing Yue didn't notice anything was wrong. He showed an expression that seemed to want to show off but had to hold it back. "Why do you think so?"
Lin Zhiyi started boasting: "I saw Ayue at the hunting grounds... she looked so heroic and even hunted gold ingots for me, so your horse riding and archery must be top-notch. Your calligraphy is also good... Oh, and your makeup skills are very good. Anything else?"
Jing Yue: "Yes - spending money for pleasure. I'm better at it."
Lin Zhiyi's eyes lit up.
Is there such a good thing?
Jing Yue sighed, "After all, there's nothing much to do staying stuck in the Moon-Lancing Palace. So, I enjoy reading storybooks. Su Lian, figuring out my thoughts, has gathered a bunch of them. When I'm bored, I ask the imperial chef to make all sorts of delicious food. Mother loves dressing me up, afraid I'll reveal any masculine features, so she's shoving all sorts of clothes, jewelry, and cosmetics into my possession. Oh, and there's also tea tasting, poetry writing, flower arranging, and fish watching." He glanced at Lin Zhiyi, whose eyes sparkled, and smiled, "So, don't be too nervous. As long as you don't leave the Moon-Lancing Palace and dress like a woman, you can do whatever you want."
Lin Zhiyi was eager to try: "I understand!"
It is indeed very cool to be a royal princess.
Eat, drink and have fun ~ Not bad, not bad.
After exchanging this information, the two of them thought about it carefully and decided that there was nothing else to discuss, so they prepared to go back.
Jing Yue glanced at the bag of clothes again: "What are you bringing this bag of clothes for?"
Lin Zhiyi: "I was worried that you wouldn't be able to bind your chest, so I brought it with me just in case..."
Jing Yue: “…”
Well, I almost overlooked the most important sensitive issue.
Lin Zhiyi silently waited for someone to calm down.
She has a mature soul and is very receptive.
It’s not necessarily the case for someone.
Jing Yue thought that as a young marquis, she would have to bind her chest every day. In the hot summer, she would have to bathe frequently, and bathing would inevitably involve touching her body...
He struggled and asked, "How about trying again?"
Lin Zhiyi was waiting for him to say this, so this time she took the initiative to move forward and captured Jingyue's lips.
Ms. Lin does have some kissing skills, and she controls Jing Yue's male body, so her figure, arm strength and aura naturally give her an advantage.
When Lin Zhiyi came closer, Jing Yue immediately closed her eyes - he was not used to seeing her face being kissed - the feeling after closing her eyes was completely different.
The touch is soft and warm, the fragrance lingers on the lips and teeth, and the sweetness of the jujube flower cake and walnut crisps spreads. It requires more skill than just lip licking...
Lin Zhiyi deepened the kiss—it was always played like that on TV, there was a high chance that a kiss would be returned, especially a deep French kiss…
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The author has something to say: Wow wow, my precious children, why don’t you collect it! The kind of collection that is added to the bookshelf, balls!
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