Chapter 623 Give Me a Hug
Xie Zheng blushed and couldn't help but laugh, not daring to look at Song Chunxue's expression.
The more he acted like this, the more Song Chunxue found him shameless and amusing, so she leaned closer to look at his face.
Whichever way he leaned, she would look in that direction, giving him a meaningful look.
"Lord Xie, you admit it? Why is your face so red, and your ears are red too? Oh, and your neck, I never noticed before. Lord Xie is so easily teased?"
Xie Zheng used his elbow to block her arm. "I'm not jealous, I'm just a little uncomfortable, it will be over soon, don't do this."
"Let me see what you look like when you blush."
"..." Xie Zheng had no choice but to give up covering up and lower his eyes to let her see.
Song Chunxue felt as if something had pierced her heart; why was he so obedient?
For some reason, her heart started to heat up, followed by her ears and neck, and she suddenly felt very hot.
Xie Zheng felt embarrassed by her gaze and whispered a reminder, "There are other people around."
Two people with children and grandchildren would be criticized for being indecent in public if they did this.
Song Chunxue lowered her head to eat, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.
This time, it was Xie Zheng's turn to look at her.
Song Chunxue noticed his gaze, their eyes met, and seeing each other blushing, her eyes crinkled with laughter, showing a touch of youthful silliness.
"Cough, eat properly," she reminded him.
Xie Zheng hummed in agreement and lowered his head to eat attentively.
He took a sip of wine to hide his wildly beating heart. The sweetness in his heart, when soaked in the wine, exploded in his heart like gunpowder that had been struck by a spark.
Looking up, he saw Liu Chunshu holding a bowl and smiling at him.
When he noticed him looking over, Liu Chunshu quickly lowered his head, and the people eating at the same table with him also quickly lowered their heads to eat, afraid that he would discover that they were spying on him.
Xie Zheng sighed helplessly. It seemed he would have to be more careful when he was out in the future.
So that Chunxue won't ignore him when she's out in the future.
Actually, she's even more sensitive.
After eating, they rested at the inn.
Song Chunxue noticed that the inn was very expensive, and the people staying there must be rich and powerful.
Why is Xie Zheng suddenly being so extravagant and wasteful? Is it because of her, and he doesn't want her to live in such a casual place?
There's no need to spend so much money on just one night.
She placed her bundle on the fragrant bed, preparing to tell Xie Zheng that she no longer needed to stay at such a nice inn.
As soon as she opened the door, she saw Xie Zheng with his back to her, as if he was about to leave.
"You were looking for me?"
Xie Zheng avoided eye contact and handed over the small cloth bag in his hand, saying, "Using this to bathe can relieve fatigue."
"Come inside and let's talk. I have something to discuss with you." With that, Song Chunxue stood to the side, gesturing for him to come in.
Xie Zheng glanced quickly at her face, his ear tips instantly turning red. "This...isn't this inappropriate?"
Song Chunxue couldn't help but chuckle, "You're not a kid anymore, why are you still acting like a clueless young man? Besides, this isn't Jincheng, we won't run into any acquaintances here, why are you avoiding me like this?"
"It's not too late to pay attention to these things after we get to the capital. Besides, I'm not asking you to do anything. Don't be nervous. I'm not that unreserved."
"I...I didn't mean that, you misunderstood, I was just afraid of you..."
Seeing his stammering, nervous expression and the sweat beading on his forehead, Song Chunxue calmly replied.
"Don't be afraid. I didn't do anything to you even when I was drugged, so I won't do anything reckless now."
"I'm not afraid..."
Xie Zheng was about to stomp his feet in frustration when he quickly realized he had been tricked again. He flung his sleeves, strode into the room, sat down at the table, picked up a teacup, and poured himself some tea to calm his nerves.
Song Chunxue couldn't help but laugh as she looked at him. No wonder those talented young men in the book liked to tease young girls; it was quite amusing.
But why are they reversed?
"What do you want to say?" Xie Zheng took a sip of tea, quickly composed himself, and looked at her seriously.
"I wanted to tell you that you don't need to stay in such a guesthouse next time; it's a bit of a waste."
“I have money now, so it’s not a waste. The bedding here is very clean, and hot water is delivered promptly, so you can get a good night’s sleep. Besides, I don’t usually spend much money, so I’m spending it on you willingly. Don’t overthink it; I know you don’t need it. Consider it a token of my goodwill, and I don’t want you to suffer with me.”
Xie Zheng couldn't help but smile. "Other people go to great lengths to buy courtyards for the women they like, showering them with gold and silver jewelry, and going to great lengths to make them happy. I know you're different from those women. You get uncomfortable just from a little bit of effort. If I do something else in the future, won't you be scared away?"
He probably meant keeping a mistress, but she wasn't mistress at all, not the kind of woman who would make someone lose their mind and spend money recklessly.
Saying it aloud would make her seem less confident, so let it be.
She just needs to treat him well too.
However, she suddenly remembered that he had bought her thirty acres of land in Zhuanglang County before.
"What were you thinking when you bought the land for me?"
Xie Zheng fiddled with the lid of his teacup, his handsome features smiling, the fine lines under his eyes giving him a friendly air.
His long, slender fingers were dry, with rosy nails, a stark contrast to those in the village who did rough work.
"I didn't think too much about it back then. I just thought about how hard it was for you. Farmers feel more secure having land in the county. If you wanted to buy it, I could. And you were the person I interacted with the most there. Back then, I treated you as a friend. Maybe I had some ulterior motives, but I didn't realize it."
As he spoke, he looked out the window, as if recalling a scene from long ago, and the smile in his eyes deepened.
"Until you went to Liangzhou, and faced with the repeated attempts by matchmakers to arrange a marriage, Xie realized that he had other thoughts about you and wanted to be with you, grow old together, and live the life of an ordinary couple."
These words were heartwarming, but the smile on Song Chunxue's face vanished.
She stroked the embroidery on the handkerchief and calmly said, "But I don't want to lie to you. We can't grow old together. You know I've become an apprentice, right? My master said in five years..."
“My senior brother has already said that you can return there to cultivate in peace in five years. It’s not like our fate is only for five years. At that time, I will resign from my official post and cultivate with you.”
But why would anyone want to let such a good official like him leave?
Moreover, Song Chunxue did not want to hinder his career because of her.
“You care about the people and the country, so why do you want to come to the mountain with me? You can cultivate yourself even in officialdom.” She said gently, “No matter what, I don’t want Lord Xie to give in to me.”
Outside the window, the sounds of street vendors hawking their wares and pedestrians exchanging greetings drifted in, and the faint scent of firewood wafted through the air.
The room was silent, each of them lost in their own thoughts.
"I understand. I just want to live in the moment and look at the people in front of me." Fearing she might overthink things, he stood up and said, "You should rest early and not be afraid of the future. Take it easy and think of it as a trip to the capital with me."
Song Chunxue hummed in agreement.
Xie Zheng walked to the door, then suddenly turned back.
"Hmm?" She wanted to ask what was wrong.
The next moment, she was pulled up and embraced.
"Sister Song, is it too much to ask for a hug?"
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