Chapter 50: Love Blossoms
Because of their feelings that day, their relationship became stronger. Although the weather was cold, the sun's temperature was just right these days. Chu Sishui thought that Rong Zhuo had completely let go, so she suggested getting a tent and taking him camping like in modern times.
Rong Zhuo, "I have never made a tent."
Chu Sishui, "I've never done it before, but I heard it's very simple. I'll draw the blueprint later, and have Jin Pei use the cloth coated with waterproof material to sew it according to the blueprint. The most difficult part may be the frame, so you can help me fix it later."
Rong Zhuo nodded.
Chu Sishui asked Jin Pei and others to move all the things they were going to use to the front yard, and wait until the fabric of the tent was sewn and fixed with long ropes. She pointed to the frame made of bamboo strips and said, "My husband, hold the frame here. I will tie the cloth on it. After everything is tied up, we can put it away and take it out without taking up space."
Rong Zhuo straightened himself up, "Will the bamboo strips be blown away? There is still a bit of a cool breeze today."
Chu Sishui, "Just use it for now. When we return to Jinxiao City, we can use iron to make a telescopic bracket. That way it will be more solid."
Rong Zhuo did not refute, but just smiled softly.
By the time it was done, only half an hour had passed.
Chu Sishui led everyone to the hillside that she had taken a fancy to last time. A large banyan tree created a cozy atmosphere in the warm winter sun. Everyone placed the food in place and laid out the waterproof carpet as instructed, then retreated.
She took off her shoes and sat down on the carpet, not feeling the coolness. "It's boring for me to sit alone. Husband, let me help you sit down."
Rong Zhuo reached out his hand, and Chu Sishui helped him sit on the carpet.
Rong Zhuo, "How do you use the tent then?"
She replied, "When you want to rest or feel tired later, you can come in and lie down." Then she handed him some dried fruits.
"Look, this place is high, and you can see farmers harvesting persimmons. Would you like to eat some, my husband?"
Rong Zhuo shook his head. He had never had such free time before. Even when he stayed in the study to read books before, it was just to kill time and he never really felt it.
The tree branches full of persimmons look red under the warm sunshine, which is particularly pleasing to the eye.
After sitting for a while, Chu Sishui and Rong Zhuo lay down, "We won't go back for lunch later. Let Feijian and the others pack some food from Tianxianglou."
Rong Zhuo was also enjoying the sun, "By the way, bring my piano and the things on the desk."
"My husband is the one who has a lot of emotions. I just eat, drink and have fun. I never think about playing the piano or drinking tea."
Rong Zhuo held her hand and said, "In folk customs, couples have to give each other gifts when they get married. We skipped this step before. I'll bring it to you later. I don't know if you will like it."
Chu Sishui said, "Ah, why didn't you tell me earlier? I haven't prepared a gift yet. I said before that I would buy one after the shop opened and made some money, but I haven't seen anything in this country that matches you. If you give it first, I'll owe you one. But you should have told me first, I didn't dress up much today."
Rong Zhuo hooked her nose, and when Fei Jian put the things away, Chu Sishui saw an exquisite necklace inlaid with tiny gems, which was of Western style.
She woke up and said, "It's really beautiful. How did you think of buying a Western style? I like it very much. Please help me bring it."
Rong Zhuo took it and said, "There are many foreign merchants in Jinxiao City. I bought it before, but I don't know whether I should give it to you. Most women still like generous styles. Although this one is beautiful, it is still not suitable for a princess."
"No, I like them very much. The princess's outfit is full of big jewels. I don't dare to take them out normally, for fear that thieves will notice them. Besides, they are only for special occasions. I usually like these styles that are not too flashy."
Rong Zhuo looked at the dots of stars on her neck. The embellishment of light-colored gemstones made her even more charming. "It suits you very well."
After saying that, he took the piano beside him, placed it on his lap, and plucked the strings with his hands.
The sunlight fell on his black hair, which shone like the finest silk.
With a smile on his lips and his head slightly tilted, he played to his heart's content.
The silver cloud patterns on the moon-white wide sleeves floated with her movements, and her body was surrounded by a clear and celestial aura.
The music echoed, and the lingering sound turned into flying light. The man looked up at the sky, and at this moment he seemed like a god.
After a long pause, he said, "This song, Lover's Song, was created by the former ruler of Xuanyuan Country to commemorate his love for the queen. It is said that men and women in the folk also use it to express their feelings, so it is widely circulated. Today I present it to you, and I hope you will like it too."
Chu Sishui went forward and hugged him, burying her head in his arms without saying a word.
He put his arm around her waist, "What's wrong? Don't you like it?"
She raised her head and leaned close to his shoulder and said, "It's over. I have been completely bewitched by you. If we hadn't gotten married yet, and you were giving me gifts and playing the piano, I would definitely be obsessed with you and toss and turn. Thinking about how such a wonderful man actually liked me, I would definitely be so happy that I couldn't sleep all night.
"If I thought that other women were interested in you, I would be like a jealous woman and tear the handkerchief. But now you are mine, I am happy just thinking about it. No matter how jealous others are, they can only grit their teeth."
Hearing this, he hugged her and laughed, "Others don't treat me as a treasure, you're the only one who thinks so."
She scolded softly, "That's because they don't have good taste, unlike me who has good eyes for identifying pearls. I picked up such a rich husband, it's really hard to find one even if I pray to God. I owe you your gift first, and I'd better make you feel touched."
His brows relaxed and his smile deepened, "Are you going to make me cry bitterly?"
She replied, "This is what I think. It would be best if you were so moved that you would say in front of me, 'I love you so much, you should just stay with me for the rest of your life and don't even think about going anywhere.'"
He hugged her tighter and kissed her eyelids, smiling brightly, "Then I'll have to wait patiently for the moment when you make me cry. But even if I don't say it, shouldn't you know that I've already given you my heart?"
She hugged me tighter, "You never said sweet words before, but now you are using sweet words to seduce me. Tell me, did you secretly go to make up for your lessons?"
He nodded, "Do you like the way I am now?"
She took his hand softly, "Of course."
He held it back, "Then you better keep an eye on me from now on. When I return to my original appearance, I might be even more charming to you."
She laughed, "Why are you so narcissistic all of a sudden?"
He also tilted his head and smiled, "Didn't you say you were fascinated by me?"
"Yes, I am obsessed with you, but what can I do? Please prescribe some medicine for me quickly, otherwise I will be laughed at for missing you every day. People will say that this woman has no business to do and only thinks about that man."
He couldn't hold back his laughter any longer.
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