Chapter 7 Kissing His Neck
Xiao Qinghe was just passing by and talked to Wei Lingze for a while before leaving.
Wei Lingze personally sent her off.
As soon as the two left, Chunxi came out from under the table.
She didn't commit any crime. Wei Lingze was just abusing his power for personal gain and found an excuse to bring her back to talk.
After going out, Chunxi ran away quickly, but bumped into someone at the corner.
The speed was too fast, Chunxi had no time to dodge and fell into the other person's arms.
Flustered, she pushed the person away. Seeing it wasn't Wei Lingze, Chunxi breathed a sigh of relief. Then her eyes lit up. She quickly stepped forward, tiptoed close to the other person's ear and whispered, "Someone is investigating the corpse theft. My lord, you must be careful."
Shen Qingyuan also recognized Chunxi.
The little girl had combed her hair, her face was fair and her features were pretty, unlike the dishevel she had that night. Her big eyes with distinct black and white were smart and lively.
He didn't expect Chunxi to suddenly come closer to him after pushing him away. The hot and humid breath sprayed on his earlobe, and his whole body tensed up unconsciously.
Shen Qingyuan's Adam's apple rolled.
He was a head taller than Chunxi, and when Chunxi bumped into him just now, she happened to kiss his throat.
Although it was just a quick touch, the soft touch was like a brand on the skin, lingering.
Chunxi didn't notice Shen Qingyuan's abnormality, and she stepped away after saying that.
Wei Lingze strode over at this moment: "Who asked you to come out?"
As he spoke, Wei Lingze reached out to grab Chunxi.
However, before he could touch the corner of Chunxi's clothes, Chunxi was pulled behind him by Shen Qingyuan.
After three years of recuperation from his injury, Wei Lingze's body was no longer as strong as before, and he looked even thinner in front of the broad-shouldered Shen Qingyuan.
Wei Lingze's face darkened.
He had been in Jingzhao Prefecture for more than ten days and had established good relationships with all his colleagues, except for one named Shen Qingyuan, who neither attended his dinner parties nor accepted his gifts.
Very unsociable.
Wei Lingze didn't expect Shen Qingyuan to meddle in other people's business, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes.
But Shen Qingyuan's official position was higher than his, at least in the territory of Jingzhao Prefecture, he could not take action against Shen Qingyuan.
Gritting his teeth and suppressing his anger, Wei Lingze said coldly: "She is my maid, I discipline my own maids, please move aside, Master Shen."
"Sir, I have long since been reinstated as a good citizen and am no longer his maid!"
Chunxi immediately explained in a low voice, and then bravely grabbed Shen Qingyuan's sleeve: "I went to pay my respects to my father, and I didn't expect to run into Lord Wei investigating the corpse theft case. I knew nothing about it and was caught by Lord Wei. Lord Shen, you must make the decision for me!"
When talking about the corpse theft case, Chunxi felt more confident.
She is now in cahoots with Lord Shen.
Shen Qingyuan looked at Wei Lingze and asked, "Is what she said true?"
Shen Qingyuan has always been a loner, and Wei Lingze only thought he was dull and old-fashioned. But now that he was looking at him with a stern face, he realized that he had an imposing aura and was very oppressive.
Wei Lingze felt a little wary, but soon turned into dissatisfaction.
If he had not been injured, he would have been a cavalry captain commanding thousands of troops. Now he is only temporarily serving as a judicial officer in Jingzhao Prefecture and will be promoted soon. What qualifications does Shen Qingyuan have to talk to him like this?
Wei Lingze ignored Shen Qingyuan and ordered Chunxi coldly: "Come here now, and I won't punish you."
No, I have been reinstated as a good person. Why are you punishing me?
Chunxi grabbed Shen Qingyuan's sleeve and shook it: "Sir, I'm so scared~"
The little girl's skin was white with a hint of pink, and her nails were even more pink and shiny. The ink-black sleeves between her fingers had a huge color difference, and the deliberate sound she made made her look very pitiful.
Shen Qingyuan was distracted and glanced down, and the next moment, Wei Lingze's fierce fist came towards him.
Shen Qingyuan's eyes flashed, he grabbed Chunxi's waist to avoid the punch, and then raised his leg to counterattack.
As soon as they started fighting, Wei Lingze discovered that Shen Qingyuan's martial arts was actually better than his. However, he underestimated his opponent at the beginning. After just a few exchanges, Wei Lingze was forced back by Shen Qingyuan's inch punch.
The punch seemed light, but it forced Wei Lingze to take several steps back, and his shoulder was in great pain. On the other hand, Shen Qingyuan was protecting Chunxi steadily, and his face remained calm.
"First, Lord Wei arrested people without reason, and now he's trying to commit treason. Does he really disregard the laws of Zhaoling?"
Shen Qingyuan had been in Jingzhao Prefecture for nearly ten years without any promotion, but he was a well-known iron-faced judge. On the first day Wei Lingze entered Jingzhao Prefecture, he was reminded not to be caught in any fault by him, otherwise he would report even the smallest matter to the emperor.
Wei Lingze was not in the right, and he couldn't beat Shen Qingyuan, so he could only give in: "I was impulsive just now. I hope Master Shen will not take it personally."
After saying this, he looked at Chunxi coldly.
He knew that making Chunxi hide under the table just now was a bit hurtful, and he would compensate Chunxi, but on the premise that Chunxi could not act recklessly in front of outsiders.
Wei Lingze's eyes were full of danger. Chunxi felt a chill on her spine, but she still stood beside Shen Qingyuan without moving.
She was no longer a maid in the Wei family. She didn't have to obey Wei Lingze in everything, and she couldn't let him think that she was deliberately making fun of him in an attempt to elevate her status.
She really wants to live her life in peace and stability.
After a moment of stalemate, Wei Lingze left with a sneer.
Chunxi has become so presumptuous after only being away from the Wei family for a few days. It seems that he really doted on her too much before.
He wanted to see how long she could keep her stubbornness!
After Wei Lingze left, Chunxi relaxed and looked at Shen Qingyuan gratefully: "Thank you, Lord Shen, for saving me again. I will never forget such a great kindness."
The most talked-about thing in Hanjing right now is that the eldest son of the Wei family has finally recovered after three years of paralysis. Even Shen Qingyuan knows that the Wei family has a loyal maid.
People in the streets say that this maid is lucky. With the affection they have been getting along with for three years, she will definitely be able to get a status and become a respectable concubine.
But Chunxi didn't ask for a status, she asked for freedom.
After meeting Chunxi twice in a row, she looked quite embarrassed. Shen Qingyuan stared at her sparkling eyes for a while and said solemnly, "Let's go."
"Where are you going?"
"Take you home."
Chunxi's eyes brightened even more, and he said earnestly, "Sir Shen, you are truly a good official."
It was still the same carriage. Although there was no corpse, it was still cramped for two people.
Chunxi tried to shrink into the corner as much as possible, but her knees still inevitably touched Shen Qingyuan's legs.
Shen Qingyuan's body temperature could be felt through the spring shirt.
The sun was shining brightly outside, and the carriage was also bright. Chunxi looked at Shen Qingyuan's face, which was full of righteousness, and could not think of any evil thoughts. She just wanted to cling to him and ask for protection.
She had offended Wei Lingze today, and Ye Er must be holding a grudge after being stabbed. If she could establish a good relationship with Shen Qingyuan, at least she would have a place to appeal for justice in the future.
Chunxi's mind was calculating rapidly, and she couldn't help but look at Shen Qingyuan twice more.
Shen Qingyuan suddenly raised his eyes and looked straight into her eyes: "What are you looking at?"
"Lord Shen is so handsome, I can't help but want to take a few more glances."
The flattery skills he developed around Wei Lingze have been ingrained in his bones, and Chunxi can easily come up with compliments.
She was just about to take the opportunity to find out Shen Qingyuan's preferences when the carriage suddenly stopped.
Inertia caused Chunxi to fall to the side, and just as she was about to hit the wall of the carriage, Shen Qingyuan grabbed her arm and pulled her back, crashing into his thick chest covered in pine resin.
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No way, Lord Shen, who is so righteous that he can even be evil, is having bad luck just by being with her?
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