Straightforward.
Determined.
A unique style of expression belonging to Xiao Yan.
He himself didn't know when or how he fell in love with her.
The eldest daughter of the Shen family, beautiful and gentle, with superb musical skills and an elegant talent for painting.
He was familiar with the records about her in the Eagle Pavilion, but they did not attract his attention at the time.
Though she is beautiful, she has no soul.
She was so tightly controlled by the Shen family that she completely lost herself.
At least that's what Xiao Yan always thought before.
It wasn't until he reached the back of Jing'an Temple that his perception of her was completely overturned.
So that was the real Chenxi Marriage!
The pine and cypress trees, with their resilience, flourish even more after frost.
It shines without glittering, and still waters run deep.
He even suspected that she had been replaced by someone else.
Later, the doubt turned into curiosity.
Unconsciously, curiosity was mixed with heartache.
Finally, pity, admiration, longing, possession... he developed all the feelings a man would have when he fell for a woman!
"You can tell me honestly what you're thinking."
"For example, if you want to get married tomorrow, I will immediately send someone to the Shen family to propose marriage."
"Or you want to wait until you've dealt with the Shen family before you remarry, then I'll wait."
"Or perhaps..."
When he mentioned this possibility, Xiao Yan paused noticeably, and his tone became a bit more serious: "Or perhaps you are unwilling, but you must tell me why you are unwilling."
"If it's because I didn't do something well enough, I can change it."
"But if it's because you have someone you like..."
He paused before he could finish speaking.
This time, however, he remained silent for a long time.
It's unclear whether he himself hadn't figured out what to do then, or whether he had but avoided the topic for fear of upsetting Shen Xiyin.
His question, "Would you like to marry me?" had left Shen Qiyin completely stunned and bewildered, unsure of how to respond.
But upon hearing what he said next, she replied without thinking, "I've found someone I like, so what?"
Xiao Yan's brow furrowed slightly.
Just thinking about this situation is enough to make anyone furious.
After a long pause, he said in a deep voice, "If that's the case, I will try my best not to bother you, but please forgive me if I can't help it in the end."
Shen Qiyin: "..." This answer is very "Xiao Yan".
She watched him quietly for a long while.
She was weighing her options.
If she really tells the truth as he says, what are her chances of getting away unscathed?
She didn't speak, and Xiao Yan didn't urge her either, just waited patiently.
After an unknown amount of time, Shen Qiyin seemed to sigh softly and said with a breath as sweet as orchids, "Xiao Hanyu, I don't dislike you."
"But at the same time, I have no improper thoughts about you."
"If you regret your marriage proposal after hearing what I've said, then I'll pretend nothing happened today. You will still be the Lord Xiao I admire and respect, and I will continue to serve you wholeheartedly."
"But if you insist..."
Shen Qiyin slightly curved her lips, a warm smile spreading across her face: "I have given my heart to you, and I am willing to live up to your expectations."
"As for marriage, let's talk about it later." She withdrew her gaze, her lowered eyes seemingly fixed on something else, and said softly, "I never doubt the depth of love that makes people willing to die for each other, but the hearts of those who promise such deep love are easily fickle."
"Human relationships are fickle, and life is full of twists and turns. Perhaps it won't be long before we regret it?"
Upon hearing this, the young master immediately seized on the key point: "You'll regret it?"
Shen Xiyin: "...I dare not."
Xiao Yan: "Hmm, I don't know how."
After he finished speaking, the carriage fell silent.
The atmosphere suddenly took a sharp turn for the worse, becoming incredibly awkward.
Miss Shen was just talking eloquently, but now she felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.
When people are extremely embarrassed, they want to say or do something to break the tension.
So she said, "Would you like some tea?"
As she spoke, she reached for the teapot and cups on the small table.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Yan misunderstood her meaning, thinking that she was thirsty and wanted to pour her a cup of tea.
result--
Their hands inevitably touched.
Shen Qiyin placed her hand on the handle of the teapot, while Xiao Yan placed his hand on the back of her hand.
She instinctively tried to pull her hand away, but Xiao Yan grabbed her fingertips and held them in his palm.
She looked at him in surprise.
Xiao Yan kept his eyes fixed straight ahead, his face serious, but his reddened ear tips betrayed him.
Seeing this, Shen Qiyin no longer cared about being shy.
Who would have thought that the ruthless and decisive commander of the Thousand Eagle Guards would actually be a pure and innocent young man whose ears turn red just from holding a girl's hand?
It's fun...
When Xiao Yan realized that Shen Qiyin did not resist and even held his hand back, he was first stunned, then his eyes showed joy. He pulled her hand to his leg and held it tighter and tighter.
Her hands were much smaller than his, soft and boneless.
Only on the fingertips is there a thin callus, which must be due to learning the zither since childhood.
Xiao Yan's thumb gently caressed her fingertips, again and again...
Then, her neck turned red too.
Shen Xiyin: "Xiao Hanyu, is this the first time you've held a girl's hand?"
“…Hmm.” He said in a low voice.
“No wonder.” Shen Qiyin turned to look at him, her eyes crinkling with a smile: “You’re blushing.”
Xiao Yan pursed her lips.
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