Hearing Xie Yuancheng's words, I felt a chill run down my spine: "I hope Ji Ying and I can return to our rightful places soon, so that when you praise her, she will be especially happy." Xie Yuancheng didn't get angry but laughed instead. He really thought I was talking nonsense. Well, if someone said that to me, I wouldn't believe it either. I'd be lucky if I didn't send them to a mental hospital.
I straightened my clothes; thankfully, they weren't messy, just like when I arrived.
Xie Yuancheng straightened my trouser legs. He was the son of a prince in Dazhao and lived a life of luxury. I couldn't help but say, "Xie Yuancheng, please don't do this."
After he finished tidying up, his pupils were as clear as usual: "Ying'er, call me Yuan Cheng." I don't know if it was because his eyes were too beautiful or because he was too handsome, but I actually called him Yuan Cheng without thinking. After saying it, I covered my mouth. Beauty really does lead one astray.
He smiled and pulled me outside. I really wasn't used to being pulled and tugged by someone, but I couldn't win an argument or a fight, so I decided to compromise for now.
Meng Anshi followed behind me. I kept my face down and looked at the ground. I was dressed in men's clothing and couldn't imagine the scene of two "men" walking hand in hand.
I was about to leave when I heard a lot of voices outside: "Let go! What if someone sees us?" Xie Yuancheng turned around and comforted me, saying that everyone here knows about our relationship. Please, we have absolutely no relationship. Please, shut up that gleam in your eyes.
Sure enough, there were many people below. Everyone made way for us, just watching and laughing. Sigh, the people here are so open-minded; they even laughed out loud.
When we reached the gravel ground, Xie Yuancheng didn't even ask for my opinion and just picked me up. I had just settled down on the horse when he actually climbed on top of me too.
I reminded him, "I told you I don't want to ride a horse with you."
Xie Yuancheng waved the reins, "Ying'er, stop fooling around. It'll be dark soon. You've seen that path. I'll get off after we get out." Hmph, I'd be a fool to believe him, but my stomach started hurting again, and I didn't want to talk to him.
Xie Yuancheng looked at me sitting obediently on the horse and said, "Ying'er, I'll give you whatever you want when we get back, don't be angry. I know I went a bit too far today, but I can't stand just looking at you every day anymore, and I'm eager to confront you. However, the result has greatly exceeded my expectations, and I like you more and more now."
Save your breath, but survival is the most important thing right now. I clutched my stomach and said, "You said it yourself, so I need to stay somewhere where no one will bother me for about eight or nine days."
Unexpectedly, the cunning Xie Yuancheng was quite attentive. He noticed that I was uncomfortable. "Whatever you say. We'll go to the quiet forest in the western suburbs in a while. No one will bother us. Are you feeling unwell? You'll feel better after we get past this path. Just bear with it."
Finally, we arrived at the carriage stop. I got in, lay down, covered myself with a thin brocade quilt, and pretended to be dead.
I heard noises outside, but I just wanted to sleep and didn't want to think about what they were saying. I was half asleep when I felt Xie Yuancheng sitting next to me, saying something, but I couldn't hear anything clearly, and I couldn't remember anything after that.
When I woke up in the middle of the night, I found myself in an unfamiliar room, with Xie Yuancheng asleep against the bedside. It seems he really likes Ji Ying. Of course, if I saw her like this on the street, I would take a few extra glances.
I took off my coat and hung it on my arm. Luckily, I had secretly taken a piece of soft cloth with me today, and now it came in handy. Just as I got out of bed, Xie Yuancheng woke up, rubbing his eyes. He looked quite cute.
I saw him stand up and warned, "I... I need to change my clothes. You're not allowed to follow me." He nodded, took some clothes from the shelf next to him, and put them in my hands. Then he sat down on the edge of the bed.
I took a couple of steps, then decided to just say it: "I want to take a bath." Xie Yuancheng came over and led me behind the screen in the cubicle, where the bathwater had already been poured and was steaming.
Although I was touched, I still stubbornly insisted, "Why did you prepare hot water?"
Xie Yuancheng said, "If you're not feeling well, you'll definitely need to take a bath if you wake up in the middle of the night. I've had them all waiting for you." I thanked him and watched him leave before widening the screen a bit.
I felt much better after taking a shower. I folded my soiled clothes. The clothes I was wearing belonged to Xie Yuancheng and were quite large, but they looked very elegant.
I walked out with the clothes in my arms. "Do you have a tinderbox?" Xie Yuancheng actually pulled out a tinderbox and gave it to me. He must be Doraemon, he has everything.
I took the tinderbox and turned to go out. Xie Yuancheng hurriedly asked, "Where are you going so late? It's only early autumn, but it's windy outside."
I hugged the clothes in my arms tightly: "Burn the clothes, you stay in the room, I'll come in as soon as I'm done." When I saw him coming over, I hurriedly said: "You, if you come over, I, I won't talk to you."
Xie Yuancheng sat down at the table. "Alright, I'll wait here." I opened the door and went out. The guards outside saluted me. I walked a distance away from them, near the corner of the wall, and set my clothes on fire. I waited for the fire to burn out before going back.
I closed the door and almost bumped into Xie Yuancheng when I turned around: "Why are you so close? Oh right, you need to find me a hoe tomorrow so I can bury the ashes in the ground, and a bathtub too." He dragged me to the other side, which was full of delicious food. The layout of this house is too good, just like a modern two-bedroom, three-living room house.
Xie Yuancheng pressed me down onto a stool and used chopsticks to serve me food. I took a bite, and it was all delicious, and still hot.
I was indeed hungry. After eating and drinking my fill, I sincerely thanked Xie Yuancheng. When the servants took the leftovers away, Xie Yuancheng specifically emphasized that I was not allowed to thank him again, or I would be in trouble. I had just thought he was a gentle and good man, but now his domineering and cunning side had resurfaced.
I looked around the room. Although it was night and the lighting wasn't very bright, I could tell that the decor was very nice and the owner had elegant taste.
Xie Yuancheng picked up a book and sat down at his desk to read. I walked over, but the oil lamp was still dim. "How can you read with such a dim light? Be careful not to hurt your eyes."
Xie Yuancheng closed the book: "Ying'er is concerned about me, so I won't open it." Who cares whether you read it or not, I'm just stating the facts.
I changed the subject: "Li Zhaole is coming to Linyang."
Xie Yuancheng: "I know, that's why I chose today, after I heard the news." I suddenly remembered Wan'er and Xiren. If I didn't go back, they would definitely be worried.
Xie Yuancheng didn't take it seriously: "I've already sent word back that I'll be taking you with me to handle the flood control and city construction matters these next few days, so I won't be returning to the manor."
I was a little worried: "You tell them." Xie Yuancheng guessed what I was going to say and gave me a reassuring answer.
I continued to try and start a conversation: "I'm going out to buy some things tomorrow."
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