Chapter 57 The Kiss "I fell in love with you at first sight."
Rubbing her eyes, Yue Mingxi yawned. "Wu Shanqing, what time is it?"
Looking at the faint morning light streaming in from outside, Wu Shanqing's beautiful eyes visibly widened in surprise.
How time flies!
Hugging Yue Mingxi, Wu Shanqing's ears turned red. Looking at Yue Mingxi guiltily, he whispered, "It's almost Mao Shi (5-7 AM)."
He remembered that he was the one who kept urging Yue Mingxi to go to sleep, but after kissing her, he forgot about him and just kept kissing Yue Mingxi until now.
I have to get up in half an hour.
Yue Mingxi was also taken aback for a moment, "We've been kissing for so long?"
"Mmm." Wu Shanqing nodded gently, reluctantly releasing Yue Mingxi. "Go to sleep now."
Yue Mingxi yawned again, and wobbled as she got up from the bed. "But I haven't taken a shower yet. I'll go take a shower before I go back to sleep."
Wu Shanqing quickly picked her up, gently laid her down on the bed, and kissed her on the forehead. "Sleep well before you go to wash."
"Okay." Yue Mingxi's consciousness was beginning to fade.
She reached out and hugged Wu Shanqing, then tilted her head slightly and whispered in his ear, "Sleep with me."
Wu Shanqing's heart pounded; the pain that had finally subsided was now surging back.
Relying on her magical powers, Yue Mingxi flipped Wu Shanqing over and placed her slender, shapely legs on Wu Shanqing's waist.
He mumbled sleepily, "Don't leave, sleep with me."
After saying that, the girl lost consciousness and fell asleep, tightly hugging Wu Shanqing.
Wu Shanqing blinked her long eyelashes, carefully held her breath, and lowered her eyes to look at Yue Mingxi without daring to move.
The girl closed her eyes and slept soundly in his arms.
Wu Shanqing looked at her carefully and sighed silently. It was all his fault for making her suffer so much.
In the hours since their reunion, she has kept saying how thin he has become.
Wu Shanqing felt that she looked even more like a dried-up human than he did, so thin that it broke his heart.
He gently lifted a strand of hair from Yue Mingxi's face that had fallen to the corner of her mouth, and Wu Shanqing secretly made up his mind that he would definitely take good care of Yue Mingxi.
We can't let her get any thinner.
Looking at Yue Mingxi, Wu Shanqing's lips unconsciously curved upwards, and he gently placed a kiss on her cheek.
Get some sleep, my darling.
Blinking his eyes, a long-dormant sleepiness suddenly burst forth within Wu Shanqing's body.
With his eyes closed, after seven years, Wu Shanqing finally had a long-awaited good night's sleep.
...
Slowly opening her eyes, Yue Mingxi was momentarily stunned.
Warm breath fell on her ear, and Yue Mingxi came back to her senses.
Turning her head slightly to look at the sleeping Wu Shanqing, Yue Mingxi felt instantly at ease.
Looking up at the bright sunshine outside, Yue Mingxi slowly wondered if it was already noon.
She used to get up at five o'clock every morning, and Yue Mingxi blushed.
Feeling hungry, Yue Mingxi carefully moved around in Wu Shan Qing's embrace.
But as soon as she moved, the person in her arms hugged her tighter, their voice hoarse and nasal from a long sleep, "Where to?"
At midday, she was completely charmed. Yue Mingxi's eyes crinkled into crescents as she kissed his eyes. "Wash up."
She mustn't tell this guy she's going to cook, or he'll definitely jump out of bed immediately.
Seeing the slight dark circles under his eyes, Yue Mingxi wanted him to sleep a little longer.
"No." Wu Shanqing hugged her tightly. "Sleep with me."
Yue Mingxi laughed and gently moved the arm that was holding her tightly. "Be good, don't make a fuss."
"Go ahead and make a fuss." Wu Shanqing rubbed his head against her chest, shaking it gently.
Yue Mingxi looked helplessly at this childish brat, shook her head and chuckled, "If you keep making trouble, I'll cast a spell to freeze you in place."
Wu Shanqing snorted, "Yue Mingxi, you've really gotten powerful now, always bullying me."
Yue Mingxi laughed happily, "Yeah, I'll just tease you. I'm going to get revenge for what happened before."
Wu Shanqing opened her beautiful eyes and blinked at her with a pitiful look. "Am I really that bad to you? I just... said some unpleasant things."
Yue Mingxi couldn't stop laughing; how could she be so cute?
Seeing that he was fully awake and showed no signs of wanting to sleep, Yue Mingxi raised her hand and pinched his thin cheek with difficulty, and said with a laugh, "I was just kidding with you, how could I bear to bully you?"
She leaned down and kissed him, then smiled and said, "Of course I know you're very good to me, and you always grant my requests."
Wu Shanqing cheered up and sat up in bed. "I'll go wash up with you."
"Okay, but I need to take a shower first." Yue Mingxi looked down and searched for clothes in her storage bag.
Wu Shanqing rubbed his eyes. "I'm going to take a shower too."
Yue Mingxi tilted her head to look at him, blinked her eyes and teased him, "Want to shower together?"
Ever since discovering that Wu Shanqing was even more innocent than her, Yue Mingxi always liked to tease him.
Sure enough, Wu Shanqing's face turned red instantly, and he stammered, "No...no, at least not now."
Yueming rubbed her forehead and chuckled softly.
As she smiled, Yue Mingxi felt a pang of heartache and sorrow.
I feel sorry for Wu Shanqing, who has just come of age and has to think about so many things and carry so many burdens.
The sad thing is that it seems I have to wait until I've saved the world to truly possess Wushan Qing.
"Just kidding." Yue Mingxi pulled herself together, picked up her clothes, stood up, and smiled at him, "I'll go wash up first."
"Oh, okay." Wu Shanqing's face was still flushed.
After taking a bath and having lunch, Yue Mingxi and Wu Shanqing took a walk in the temple to digest their food.
Unbeknownst to them, the two had walked to the marriage tree.
The afternoon sun was scorching, so the area under the matchmaking tree, which usually attracts many people, was only occupied by a handful.
Yue Mingxi looked up at the marriage tree, and suddenly, a slightly trembling, excited shout came from behind her. "Sister, Sister Xi!"
Yue Mingxi's eyelashes trembled violently, and she immediately turned her head away.
Standing ten meters away from her, Li Shizhi suddenly saw Yue Mingxi turn around and just stared at her blankly, forgetting to move.
The palace maids and eunuchs behind her ran behind her, shouting, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, slow down!"
Li Shizhi stared at Yue Mingxi for a long time, her eyes blurry, but she dared not blink.
Yue Mingxi released Wu Shanqing's hand, ran forward, and hugged Li Shizhi in her arms.
Just like back then, she ran towards her without hesitation and risked her life to save her.
"Shi Zhi, I miss you so much." Yue Mingxi hugged Li Shi Zhi, her eyes filled with tears, her voice full of excitement and joy.
Slightly loosening her grip on Li Shizhi, Yue Mingxi looked up at her and gently wiped away Li Shizhi's tears.
Yue Mingxi smiled and said, "Shi Zhi, you've grown so much taller! How have you been these past seven years?"
Li Shizhi stared blankly at Yue Mingxi, her mind drifting back to that stormy night many years ago.
The girl disregarded past grievances, handed her the indenture, and looked at her with a bright smile, saying, "You must be happy every day from now on, and don't always frown."
Li Shizhi scooped up Yue Mingxi in her arms, her voice sweet and charming. "Sister, I missed you so much."
The guards hiding in the shadows, and the palace maids and eunuchs standing behind the two, were dumbfounded.
His Majesty, known for his sternness and unsmiling nature, is actually laughing so happily and speaking so gently!
Her Majesty has never smiled so sweetly at her husband.
"I miss you too." Yue Mingxi said softly as she hugged Li Shizhi.
Wu Shanqing stood still, took deep breaths, and desperately tried to stop himself from moving forward.
I constantly remind myself not to be so petty, to be generous and considerate, and not to put Yue Mingxi in a difficult position.
Suddenly, Wu Shanqing, with his sharp ears, heard suppressed deep breathing sounds from another direction.
Wu Shanqing looked up and saw a young man with a cold expression, holding a sword in his hand, the veins on his hand bulging.
Wu Shanqing recognized him at a glance as Li Shizhi's husband, Chen Pingshu, the prime minister of the Joseon Dynasty and a former third-place scholar in the imperial examinations.
Seeing that someone else was like him, Wu Shanqing suddenly became happy.
Looking at the many palace maids and eunuchs standing behind her, and hearing how they had addressed Li Shizhi, Yue Mingxi blinked and happily looked up, saying, "Shizhi, you've fulfilled your wish?"
Li Shizhi nodded reservedly, then said shyly, "Yes."
Yue Mingxi raised her hand and punched her lightly, her eyes full of admiration, "Shi Zhi, you're amazing! When did this happen?"
Li Shizhi smiled, "The third year after you left."
"You're amazing, Shi Zhi, you're incredible!" Yue Mingxi was genuinely happy for her.
Li Shizhi looked at her with a smile and said seriously, "Do you want to be a princess? I'll make you a princess."
Yue Mingxi opened her eyes wide, raised her hand and tapped Li Shizhi's head, and chuckled, "So many years have passed, why are you still so concerned about this?"
"Would you like to be my older sister?" Li Shizhi asked, taking her hand and smiling.
Yue Mingxi shook her head frantically and laughed, "Thank you for your kindness, Shi Zhi, but I'll pass."
"It's you!" a palace maid exclaimed in surprise. "Aren't you the one who saved His Majesty?"
The palace maids and eunuchs nearby were startled and quickly covered her mouth.
Yue Mingxi smiled at her in a friendly manner, "It's me."
Li Shizhi laughed upon hearing this, "It was my sister who saved me."
The palace maid was overjoyed, her face flushed, and said, "I especially like the two of you."
Wu Shanqing stepped forward, took Yue Mingxi's hand, and nodded to Li Shizhi.
Li Shizhi bowed to him and said, "Thank you for informing me, sir, of Sister Xi's return."
Upon hearing this, Yue Mingxi turned to look at Wu Shanqing.
Seeing Yue Mingxi's smiling, bright, and playful eyes, Wu Shanqing's ears turned red, and he turned his face away shyly. "You're welcome. It was nothing. I just didn't want Yue Mingxi to worry about you anymore."
Li Shizhi beckoned to Chen Pingshu, who was standing in the corner, "Prime Minister Chen, come here."
Chen Pingshu obediently stepped forward and politely bowed to the three of them.
Li Shizhi stood aside and gave a brief introduction to the three strangers. Then she looked at Yue Mingxi and said, "Sister Xi, this is my husband."
As Chen Pingshu listened to her introduction, his eyes were slightly moved. He subconsciously looked up at Li Shizhi, but Li Shizhi had already turned her face away.
Yue Mingxi smiled and said, "I wish you a long and happy marriage."
As she spoke, Yue Mingxi looked at Li Shizhi with a hint of regret, "I'm sorry, Shizhi, I couldn't attend your wedding."
"It's alright," Li Shizhi said with a smile. "I'm already very happy to see Sister Xi again. Lord Wu said you went on a long journey, and I thought I would never see you again."
Yue Mingxi looked up at Wu Shanqing, who looked back at her uncomfortably. The next second, Yue Mingxi grabbed his hand.
Li Shizhi laughed, "I think Sister Xi probably won't travel far away for so long again."
Yue Mingxi's cheeks flushed, she rubbed the tip of her nose, and said firmly, "Definitely not."
Li Shizhi said happily, "You must invite me to your wedding day."
Wu Shanqing nodded vigorously from the side, "It definitely will."
Looking up at Li Shizhi and Chen Pingshu, Wu Shanqing pursed his lips and said, "The marriage tree in Foyun Temple is very effective. Would you like to come and write your names?"
He had his own selfish motives. Li Shizhi had a great influence on Yue Mingxi. Seeing that Li Shizhi and Chen Pingshu were clearly in love but also strangers, Wu Shanqing was determined to bring them together.
In this way, Li Shizhi shouldn't keep clinging to Yue Mingxi.
"Alright." Li Shizhi smiled gently, looking up at Chen Pingshu. "Prime Minister Chen, would you like to come with me to write?"
Chen Pingshu nodded slightly and said, "I will obey Your Majesty's will."
Yue Mingxi scratched her head, feeling that something was off between the two of them.
Wu Shanqing shook her hand. He was so busy, having to worry about these two people, as well as Yue Mingxi's gaze and thoughts.
He pulled Yue Mingxi back to her senses, and she smiled, "Perfect timing, I have some pigment made from the Everlasting Grass here, it won't fade, you can use it."
Li Shizhi smiled at her and said, "Okay, thank you, Sister Xi."
As the sun gradually set, Yue Mingxi and Wu Shanqing saw the two off.
Watching Li Shizhi and Chen Pingshu return in different carriages, Yue Mingxi was filled with questions.
Turning to look at Wu Shanqing, Yue Mingxi asked in confusion, "Why do they seem so close yet so distant?"
Wu Shanqing shook his head. "I don't know."
Yue Mingxi smiled and said, "However, as long as Shi Zhi is happy, that's all that matters. I can tell that Shi Zhi is very happy with this Prime Minister Chen. Moreover, I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I feel that Prime Minister Chen likes Shi Zhi a little more."
Wu Shanqing smiled and looked at her in surprise, "You're quite perceptive."
Yue Mingxi said happily, "Of course."
"Then can you tell when I started liking you?" Wu Shanqing tilted his head slightly, his beautiful eyes smiling at her.
Yue Mingxi's breath hitched, and she gently shook her head. "I can't tell."
She didn't know when Wu Shanqing started liking her, but she knew when she started liking Wu Shanqing.
Looking up at Wu Shanqing, Yue Mingxi smiled and said, "Do you know when I started liking you?"
Wu Shanqing paused slightly, then tentatively asked, "When I was blind, deaf, and mute, you cried for me?"
Yue Mingxi smiled and said, "No."
Taking advantage of Wu Shanqing's inattention, Yue Mingxi tiptoed and whispered in his ear, "Actually, I fell in love with you at first sight."
The girl's warm breath instantly enveloped Wu Shanqing's ear, along with a delicate fragrance.
Wu Shanqing's mind went blank for a moment.
Yue Mingxi withdrew her foot, put her hands behind her back, her cheeks flushed, and shyly ran away under the fiery sunset.
Wu Shanqing easily caught up with her and whispered in her ear, "I fell in love with you at first sight. The first time I heard your voice in the courtyard of Yuancang Mountain, I fell in love with you."
Thump thump thump, Yue Mingxi's heart raced.
With her eyes wide open, Yue Mingxi turned her face in surprise.
The bells of Foyun Temple rang out one after another, their echoes lingering long afterward.
Under the vibrant sunset, Wu Shanqing lowered his head and kissed her reverently.
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