I don't plan to go far, I'll be fine. You've been embroidering all afternoon, your eyes and fingers must be tired, now is the time to rest well."
Wen Zhu gently comforted the loyal servant, his tone full of consideration and understanding.
"That girl, come back soon."
Su Yue gave these instructions, watching the young lady's figure gradually walk away.
After agreeing, Wen Zhu took a step in the designated direction and walked towards the area behind the temple.
There were several ancient, towering trees with extremely dense branches and leaves, which blocked almost all the light outside, making this place seem darker and quieter than any other corner.
Because of this, very few people choose to wander around or explore here.
Just as Wen Zhu bent down and gently picked up a small wild flower that had just fallen, he unexpectedly heard a slight but clearly audible sound of footsteps coming from behind him.
"My dear, may I have the honor of kissing you today?"
When he turned around, he heard Sheng Huaichen's familiar and joking voice.
After noticing the source of the voice, Wen Zhu immediately turned around and quickly took a few steps back. His eyes were filled with obvious vigilance and dissatisfaction, and his tone was filled with strong anger and disgust: "How despicable! You already have Zhuying, and you still want to do something to me? What you're doing really disgusts me!"
Whether she is happy or angry, there is a unique charm that emanates naturally, which makes people attracted to her involuntarily.
Sheng Huaichen looked at the angry yet beautiful woman in front of him, and his heart couldn't help but tighten. He could only barely control his impulse, coughing lightly a few times, trying to calm his emotions, while carefully defending himself: "My darling, you are a little too cruel, aren't you? Why didn't you come to see me as agreed that day? Is there some misunderstanding?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Zhu's face became even more complicated. She replied coldly, "How dare you bring this up? When I finally arrived at the agreed location, all I saw was the two of you sitting there hugging each other. In such a situation, do I really want to linger there and wait for others to discover and laugh at me? Humph, for those who easily develop feelings for anyone, I hope you'll stay away from me!"
After saying this, Wen Zhu was extremely angry. He turned around and left the scene without paying any attention to the other party's feelings.
"In fact, the light was so dim that night that I mistakenly mistook the bamboo shadow for you. Believe me, there is no one else in this world who can occupy my heart except you."
Sheng Huaichen hurriedly chased after him and explained, his tone revealing a bit of anxiety and a desire for forgiveness.
"Excuses like this don't hold water at all!"
Wen Zhu turned around and said sternly after hearing this, then stopped looking at the other person's face.
However, Sheng Huaichen couldn't control his inner desire when he saw such a beautiful woman so close to him. So, he took two steps forward and hugged her slender waist, trying to persuade her gently: "I really love you deeply, believe..."
But before he could finish his words, Wen Zhu suddenly swung the exquisite silver hairpin in her hand and stabbed it directly at Sheng Huaichen's arm. She took the opportunity to escape from his arms and quickly hid behind a dense tree nearby.
"How could you treat me like this? You're driving me crazy! Are you really planning to run away?"
As Sheng Huaichen spoke, he chased forward unwillingly, his face full of unconcealable resentment and pain from his injury.
Hiding behind a newly chosen tree, Wen Zhu replied coldly, "To satisfy your fleeting desires, am I committing this shameful act with you in the temple? If we were discovered, the consequences would be disastrous. If you force me again, I would rather use this thing to end my life than lose my innocence."
She held the sharp object tightly in her hand and pressed it against her throat.
"Then may I ask what exactly you wish to do? How about we change the venue and stay in my room?"
Sheng Huaichen stopped and suggested patiently, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Wen Zhu slowly replied, "Not far from here is a place called Huangqiu Village. To the west of it is a dense forest. If you are not sincere, please do not go there. But if you are, please go there at the beginning of the evening hour and wait. If you are not sincere, please do not bother me again."
Hearing this, “Don’t play tricks!”
Sheng Huaichen asked with an unhappy look on his face.
"I didn't mean to deceive you," Wen Zhu glanced at the other person and continued, "but you must look carefully this time, don't hug the wrong woman again."
Then she added, "I will remember this very carefully. If I find out that you have broken your promise, you will be in big trouble!"
After saying this, Wen Zhu lowered his eyes slightly and looked at his scarred palms, then quickly turned around and left the place, making sure no one saw his miserable appearance.
It was not until the man's figure completely disappeared from sight that Wen Zhu finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then he quickened his pace, squatted down next to a small puddle, and gently cleaned the blood stains on the hairpin on his head.
After cleaning, she took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped away the remaining moisture, and finally fixed this important ornament in her hair again.
Then she reached out and gently untied a sachet hanging on her belt and buried it deep in a cluster of flowers not far away.
After finishing all this, Wen Zhu gently closed the door of his room, walked behind the screen, and took off his tired clothes.
After she changed into a simple and elegant dress, she invited Su Yue to go to Xie Yulan's residence together.
Seeing Wen Zhu's arrival, Xie Yulan seemed particularly happy. She immediately stood up from her chair, smiled and walked forward to shake Wen Zhu's hand, and greeted her warmly: "Sister Wen Zhu, why are you here? Please come in."
Xie Yulan's enthusiasm instantly filled the room with warmth.
After drinking tea and chatting, Xie Yulan patiently taught Wen Zhu the art of Go, explaining the changes and strategies of the game.
Wen Zhu listened attentively, nodding from time to time to show his understanding. He seemed to be completely immersed in the world constructed by black and white chess pieces, almost forgetting the passage of time.
Around seven o'clock in the evening, a woman dressed simply but well-mannered, who was the Duke's wife's personal maid, came to find Wen Zhu and whispered to her, "Miss, the Madam wants to see you."
After hearing this, Wen Zhu stood up and bowed slightly to Xie Yulan to express his gratitude, then followed the maid towards the residence of the Duke's wife.
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