Deep affection
Filled with curiosity and confusion, Jiang Yan walked to the edge of the pool.
Before she could even test the water temperature with her hand, the hot steam splashing down from the hill enveloped her—the water was hot!
Is this a hot spring?
Jiang Yan was overjoyed and couldn't help but roll up the sleeve of her right arm and put half of her arm inside.
The water was warm but not scalding. As soon as she put her arm in, she felt a surge of warmth instantly flow through her entire body.
If you soak in the hot springs here every day, will you not suffer from excruciating menstrual cramps when you have your period?
Jiang Yan pondered to herself, but unexpectedly, Shangguan Zeyu, whom she was so eager to find, walked slowly from behind her, wearing a loose white undershirt and with a mischievous smile on his face.
Jiang Yan stood by the pool. The sound of the water splashing into the pool was already quite loud, and she was focused on searching for Shangguan Zeyu's figure. So even though Shangguan Zeyu did not deliberately lighten his pace as he approached, she still did not notice him immediately.
"Strange? Where is he?" Jiang Yan carefully examined the shadow cast by the maple tree on the pond, but still couldn't see Shangguan Zeyu, and couldn't help but ask in confusion.
Shangguan Zeyu's cheerful smile grew wider and wider. It was hard to imagine that someone like him, who always had a stern face, was unapproachable and always ready to sneer or snort, could have such a bright and knowing smile.
"Strange, wasn't that sound coming from the room?" Jiang Yan was really puzzled. She bent down and looked deeper into the pool, but the water wasn't still. The flowing water made her eyes blurry. Even when she stared at it as wide as she could, she still couldn't see anything else.
Forget it, I'm not going to look for it anymore. Let it go!
Jiang Yan decided to leave, but as soon as she turned around, she was startled and screamed at the suddenly enlarged smiling face in front of her.
Jiang Yan recognized him as Shangguan Zeyu, but he was still very angry and didn't hold back, shouting.
"Are you sick? You'll scare people to death!!!" She glared at Shangguan Zeyu fiercely.
Shangguan Zeyu wasn't angry when Jiang Yan called him sick. Instead, he bent down slightly, his smiling eyes meeting Jiang Yan's still angry gaze.
"Ruyi, why are you talking so strangely?"
Jiang Yan thought his expression had changed, so she quickly smiled apologetically, "Hehehe, Your Highness, I misspoke for a moment and have forgotten what I said. Hehe."
The stars in Shangguan Zeyu's eyes shone even brighter. He seemed not to understand why she was so different before and after, or perhaps he was wondering why she could put on such a clumsy performance in front of him. His eyebrows and eyes curved even more.
Jiang Yan dared not look directly into his eyes, which seemed like an abyss, drawing her ever closer. When he lowered his head, his gaze fixed on her eyelids, she quickly looked away and said awkwardly.
"Your Highness, have you finished your bath? Why don't you go sit outside? It's quite hot in here." He couldn't help but chuckle awkwardly.
But this time, Shangguan Zeyu didn't give her that chance. Instead, he quickly covered her red lips with his own.
The warm, soft, and moist touch made Jiang Yan feel as if she were melting the moment she felt it.
No wonder, no wonder couples kiss so often, it turns out it's because of this...
Before I knew it, I was completely absorbed in the moment.
After an unknown amount of time, when Jiang Yan vaguely noticed something crawling on her chest like ants, she glanced down and her mind went completely blank.
What the hell is he doing?!
Shangguan Zeyu's fair right hand, with its distinct finger bones, was gently caressing her breasts, and it seemed as if he was trying to squeeze through the corner of her clothes!
This idiot, this moron, how dare he make a lewd gesture towards her!
Jiang Yan's anger suddenly flared up like a flame that had been doused with oil, shooting up high in an instant.
She used all her strength to push Shangguan Zeyu away from her, but little did she know that Shangguan Zeyu was like a big rock, and no matter how hard she pushed, she couldn't move him an inch.
Jiang Yan was exhausted and relaxed a little, preparing to catch her breath before pushing him again, when he suddenly grabbed her and jumped into the hot spring behind her.
Before she could even register the gentle warmth of the water, the choking hot water had already entered her nasal cavity and mouth, causing her to unconsciously cling to Shangguan Zeyu's shoulders and shove her head completely above the water.
She can't swim.
She is afraid of water.
But Shangguan Zeyu seemed to be doing it on purpose, grabbing her upper body and dragging her underwater.
Does he want to drown her?
Jiang Yan's fear suddenly intensified, and she frantically waved her hands, struggling to leave the hot spring.
Shangguan Zeyu sensed her fear and stopped dragging her into the water. Instead, he held her waist and lifted her upper body out of the water.
Jiang Yan finally got some air and started breathing heavily.
Shangguan Zeyu stared at her, mesmerized, watching the glistening water droplets slowly trickle down her fair forehead, onto her slightly closed eyelids, then down her fan-like eyelashes, onto her face, then down her flushed cheeks, onto her smooth chin, and finally into the layers of her collar...
Jiang Yan couldn't figure out why Shangguan Zeyu kept staring at her, but she didn't think he was thinking anything good. Just as she was about to say that she wanted to get out of the water, she was suddenly dizzy again and found herself leaning stiffly against the trunk of the red maple tree that she had spotted at first glance.
He's kissing her again!
It was still the same kind of kissing that felt like a drowning person desperately trying to breathe, constantly stealing oxygen from her mouth.
Jiang Yan wanted to push him away, but hesitated because of her fear. By the time she realized that she was getting less and less oxygen and was feeling suffocated, it was too late to push him away.
Shangguan Zeyu's kisses were like a storm, making her lose herself in his arms...
By the time Jiang Yan felt a gentle breeze on her chest, her top had already been removed by Shangguan Zeyu.
Shangguan Zeyu was burying his face in her right shoulder, kissing the crook of her neck like a dragonfly skimming the water.
When did he take off her coat? She has no recollection of it at all.
She would let him kiss her endlessly, but she would never allow him to do anything else to her!
Jiang Yan's mind cleared instantly, her eyes becoming crystal clear, and she understood everything.
"Your Highness, I don't like this."
Shangguan Zeyu's kissing lips suddenly paused, then he remained silent for a moment before slowly raising his head.
Jiang Yan felt guilty and dared not look into his eyes, but a voice in her heart kept telling her that she must not be weak and must tell him how she felt, otherwise, the result would definitely be unfavorable to her!
Shangguan Zeyu gently stroked her chin, slowly turning her head towards him.
"I understand. I don't blame you." He gently hugged Jiang Yan.
Just moments ago, Jiang Yan was filled with chills and discomfort, but now her heart was instantly filled with peace and tranquility.
The waterfall cascading down the mountain beside her was still rushing into the pool, and the rising steam still enveloped them, but she felt so calm and comfortable, and couldn't help but think of the word "happiness".
Is this what happiness feels like?
Shouldn't love feel like this too?
Jiang Yan's clothes were soaked and she couldn't go back to Pear Blossom Residence. Shangguan Zeyu told her to wear his clothes and stay in his bedroom, and then asked Huang Ying to go back and get her some clothes.
Since kissing Shangguan Zeyu in the hot spring, Jiang Yan is no longer as reserved and awkward as before when she is alone with Shangguan Zeyu.
Shangguan Zeyu changed his clothes; they were light blue with small ginkgo leaves embroidered with silver thread, which made him look more gentle and approachable than usual.
His long hair was still half-wet, casually tied behind his head with a black ribbon. As he walked, his waist-length hair, as black as silk, swayed slightly from side to side.
Jiang Yan didn't know what she was feeling, staring blankly at his long hair.
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