Chapter 280: Two People Alone (4)
Two lanterns were burning from top to bottom, appearing like two balls of fire on the lake. Xie Jingxing was startled and asked, "These are lanterns for worship. What are you doing?"
Lighting up the lanterns, this was a lamp dedicated to the dead. It was so lively out of nowhere, and Shen Miao was actually worshiping the dead here.
Shen Miao ignored Xie Jingxing's words and just watched the lantern gradually burn until the flames engulfed the lanterns completely. After a long time, there was no trace of the two lanterns on the lake anymore.
In a reborn life, some things can be repeated, but some things cannot. For example, Wanyu and Fu Ming, in their past lives and this life, seeing each other again means parting forever. In this life, there will no longer be that gentle and generous princess or that sensible and steady prince.
A handkerchief was handed to Shen Miao. She raised her head. Xie Jingxing said impatiently, "Why are you crying again?"
Shen Miao touched her cheeks and found them wet without her noticing. Perhaps it was because of the joy she felt, she was filled with sorrow and even shed tears without realizing it.
Seeing her take the handkerchief, Xie Jingxing said, "You have some sense of loyalty. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can come to me."
The nonsensical words left Shen Miao momentarily stunned. She looked at Xie Jingxing. The young man's profile was even more upright and deep-set under the brocade-like lanterns that filled the lake. He leaned against the window and looked at Shen Miao. A complex light flickered in his eyes. But he said nonchalantly, "I don't like to owe favors to others. Since you didn't betray me today, I won't treat you unfairly. Seeing that you've gotten into a lot of trouble, perhaps you will need my help in the future. Then, for today's sake, I will also help you."
Shen Miao said, “Thank you so much, young marquis.”
Xie Jingxing smiled, then suddenly turned to look at him, his tone adding a hint of teasing, "But while I'll help you, please don't fall in love with me."
Shen Miao was almost laughing out of anger. She said, “Young Marquis, you’re overthinking it.”
"Really?" Xie Jingxing walked over from the window, looking down at Shen Miao who was sitting on the couch. He suddenly pulled out the hairpin from Shen Miao's head, held it in his hand and examined it thoughtfully, saying, "Then why are you wearing the hairpin that 'I' gave you?"
He deliberately emphasized the word "I".
Shen Miao was speechless. Just as she was about to say that it was the maid who put it on her, she heard Xie Jingxing continue, "You have touched me and looked at me today, but if you want to marry me, forget it." He smiled maliciously, "You are a little girl who has not grown up yet. I am not so hungry that I will eat anything."
This person's words were too vicious! He also liked to confuse right and wrong! In her past and present lives, Shen Miao had met people who were either hypocrites or who acted with a righteous air. This was the first time she had encountered a scoundrel who could make others mad with just one word.
“I don’t like the young marquis, and I won’t like him in the future. You can rest assured, young marquis,” Shen Miao said sarcastically.
"That's good." Xie Jingxing stared at her, the smile on his lips still playful, but in his dark eyes, a warning and indifference flashed for a moment. He said, "Little girl, I'm not a good person."
Shen Miao remained silent. Xie Jingxing wasn't a good person, so how could she be considered a good person? Perhaps in her previous life, she was, but in this life, she was vicious and cruel, and had absolutely nothing to do with the word "good".
The boat floated quietly down the water. A light snow fell outside the window. The lake was half covered with sparkling snowflakes and half with bright lights. The fireworks in the sky were colorful. This New Year's Jade Rabbit Festival didn't seem to be very good, but it was special after all.
The purple-robed youth leaned against the window, staring out indifferently. He didn't know how long he had been staring. When he turned around, he found that Shen Miao had fallen asleep on the small table without knowing when.
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