Zhou Xingzhi's deep eyes were fixed on the fair and delicate face in front of him, as if he were bewitched. His large, cool hands gripped Song Zhiyu's waist with increased force.
Upon hearing a pained cry tinged with a hint of coquetry, his eyes filled with tenderness, and he immediately loosened his grip, changing from pinching to rubbing, his movements gentle and restrained.
After a long while, he slowly released Song Zhiyu's lips, but his strong arms still held her waist firmly. His upturned eyes were slightly red, which made his originally cold and aloof face more alluring.
"Yu'er, I miss you so much."
Zhou Xingzhi lowered his head and gently rubbed against Song Zhiyu's slender, fair neck a few times. He smelled the herbal fragrance mingled with her scent on her body and smiled with pleasure.
Song Zhiyu, slightly out of breath, smiled with her cheeks flushed, raised her hand and gently patted Zhou Xingzhi's head, saying half-jokingly, "Someone's trying to steal your boyfriend."
As soon as she finished speaking, Song Zhiyu felt the arm around her waist suddenly stiffen, and her eyes held a mischievous smile.
"Who?" A deep, menacing voice slowly rang out.
If Song Zhiyu could see his expression at this moment, she would find that his eyes were bloodshot, with a thin layer of ice in his eyes, and his face was full of murderous intent.
Song Zhiyu shrugged. "I don't know what those people in the Marquis's mansion are up to, but they're doing everything they can to bring Qin Xu and me together."
Those people in the Marquis's mansion wouldn't do anything without a profit; the fact that they're paying so much attention to her suggests they're eyeing something about her.
"The Qin family?" Zhou Xingzhi lifted his eyelids, concealing the fleeting glint in his eyes.
"The old lady's nephew is a recent graduate who just passed the imperial examination. Not only that, they've also set their sights on General Su." Song Zhiyu replied casually. She didn't take Qin Xu seriously; after all, those people from the Chengen Marquis's mansion were no good.
Zhou Xingzhi was completely preoccupied with the fact that someone had poached his wife, paying no attention to Song Zhiyu's later words.
Even if he were to pay attention, he wouldn't care.
Su Jinyang is not a pushover; his ability to lead troops to conquer the formidable Lin State demonstrates his exceptional intelligence and resourcefulness.
If he can really be fooled by those people from the Qin family, he'd better hand over the Tiger Tally as soon as possible and stop leading troops.
Zhou Xingzhi was clearly filled with murderous intent; he would not allow anyone to covet Song Zhiyu. "Should I take care of this?"
Especially Qin Xu, a person rotten to the core, how dare he even think of his Yu'er?
"No need, he still has a use." Song Zhiyu waved her hand. If Zhou Xingzhi were to take action, it would be bloody.
“Okay.” Zhou Xingzhi readily agreed. He would spare Qin Xu’s life for now and let Yu’er have her fill of fun.
*
The Marquis of Chengen's residence, Songxi Courtyard.
As soon as Song Zhiyu stepped into the courtyard, a maidservant rushed towards her. Fortunately, she dodged quickly, thus avoiding a embarrassing situation.
"Second Miss, I didn't mean to. I was thinking about something and that's why I didn't notice you coming over." Xia Zhu knelt down with a thud. She couldn't leave Songxi Courtyard until she had figured out whether or not to pledge allegiance to the eldest young lady.
Song Zhiyu frowned slightly. Did she look that scary?
"stand up."
The authoritative command startled Xia Zhu; surprisingly, the second young lady didn't blame her.
When she used to work in the Fourth Miss's room, if she displeased the Fourth Miss, it was easy to get a beating.
That's why she was so adept at kneeling.
She never expected that the usually ruthless second young lady would be so gentle with her, showing no intention of blaming her at all.
Xia Zhu felt like she was dreaming. If even the second young lady could be so gentle, wouldn't the eldest young lady, who was always praised by everyone in the mansion, be an even better mistress?
Xia Zhu held onto hope, knowing that after surrendering to the young lady, she would keep all the secrets she knew hidden and never reveal a single one.
Song Zhiyu was unaware of Xia Zhu's thoughts. She just felt that this maid looked somewhat familiar. Last time in the main courtyard, this little girl had almost bumped into her, being so clumsy.
But Song Zhiyu didn't think too much about it, and just whispered a word of advice before letting her leave.
As soon as Lu Bai stepped outside, she only saw Xia Zhu's hurried departure and couldn't help but mutter, "Miss, did Xia Zhu bump into you again?"
This Xia Zhu is clumsy and careless. Last time, she was even lingering at the entrance of Miss's courtyard. If Lu Bai hadn't confirmed that she was alright, she would have suspected that she was a spy sent from another courtyard.
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