I stopped struggling and obediently let him hold me.
Coincidentally, I didn't dislike his hug; on the contrary, I was somewhat reluctant to accept it.
When I think of Yu Shaoqing hugging me, I always cleverly dodged away, and I usually felt a bit resistant.
My ear was right next to his chest, and I could hear his heart pounding wildly, bright red and passionate.
The fragrance emanating from him lingered around my nose; it was a familiar scent, as if I had smelled it before.
He let go of me, and I felt a little reluctant to leave.
"Have we met before?" I don't know why I blurted out that question.
His gaze suddenly softened as he looked at me, and I even saw traces of tears in his eyes.
"No, this is our first meeting."
When he said that, I could clearly feel a pang of disappointment: "I see."
"Are you doing well?" he asked.
"Huh?" I was a little stunned. Is this how people from Lingqi chat?
"I am fine!"
He nodded as if relieved: "It's good that you're doing well."
I was completely confused by what he said and couldn't figure it out!
"Where do you live? I'll take you home."
"No need, I can go back by myself." Just a moment ago we were clearly at odds, why is she suddenly concerned about me?
I attribute this sudden change to the fact that he was captivated by my own beauty.
Damn sense of superiority...
He curled his lips into a smile, and suddenly I realized that the moon wasn't pretty at all, because I had discovered something much more beautiful.
That was his smile.
I stared at him, my eyes sparkling, and said something nonsensical: "You should smile more, you'll look even better that way."
Ye Lisheng recalled that Qiu Kui had said the same thing to him before.
My eyes are red and I feel a bit uncomfortable.
"If you enjoy watching, I will smile more often from now on."
He ignored Qiu Kui when she first told him this, just laughed it off. Now, hearing it again, things have changed.
I just stared at him, completely bewildered, with an awkward smile on my lips.
"Is he stupid or something?!"
"It's not safe outside. Let's go, I'll ride you back on horseback!"
Before I could say anything more, he mounted his horse first. Looking at the fair and slender hand extended to me, I suddenly wanted to ride with him and roam the world.
When I got on the horse, I instinctively hugged his waist tightly, as if he could give me a sense of security.
Where to?
"Spring Breeze Ten Mile Shop".
Then I added, "I'm worried about the bumps, so please ride slower." Actually, I just wanted to spend more time with him.
As expected, Ye Lisheng obediently slowed down. I thought to myself, "The rumored ruthless Ye Lisheng doesn't seem so difficult to get along with."
Good times always fly by; even though I was riding very fast, I arrived in no time.
Looking at the large, gilded characters "Spring Breeze Ten Miles Shop" on the golden nanmu wood, I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
"I have arrived!"
"Go back quickly. Some things might happen recently, so try not to go out alone." He spoke gently, like the March breeze blowing across a lake.
"Qiu Niang!" Yu Shaoqing called out to me from the doorway.
Ye Lisheng looked up and followed the sound. When their eyes met, Yu Shaoqing pulled me behind him protectively: "Let's go back!"
He pulled me along quickly, and soon Ye Lisheng was shut out by the door.
"What’s wrong with you?"
Seeing his nervous expression, I asked!
"Did he say anything strange to you, or did he lift your veil?"
No. None at all!
"Brother Yu, you noticed he seems very nervous!"
"Really? I'm just worried that he might do something bad to you if he sees your face!"
The danger is not over yet; anyone could be the mastermind.
I couldn't help but wonder if he would hurt me if he saw what I looked like behind my veil.
...
The most beautiful time in Lanyi is at night.
As night falls, the sky is filled with stars that twinkle like countless eyes.
When you're tired, you can find a place to lie down on the sand dunes and bask in the starlight, listening to the chirping of insects – that's a kind of happiness.
"Your Highness, who was the woman you abducted during the day?"
Murong Kui broke his peace, and he couldn't help but frown in annoyance.
"It's just a thief, you don't need to worry."
She lay down next to him, intending to rest her head on his arm, but unfortunately he pulled his hand away.
She paused awkwardly for a few seconds.
"Your Highness, I feel you've changed!"
"Really?" he replied somewhat perfunctorily.
"You used to love me very much." She wanted to say all the words she had been holding back, but he interrupted her as soon as she opened her mouth.
"There have been too many things lately. Murong Kui has disappeared without a trace and we still haven't found her. I can't help but feel a little worried."
Hearing that he was worried about her, Murong Kui was overjoyed: "Your Highness, don't worry, she will definitely live a good life somewhere."
"Oh!" Ye Lisheng raised his eyebrows, a hint of amusement in his voice.
"Do you know where she is?"
"Or do you have some kind of connection with her?"
His long, slender fingers pinched her chin, forcing her to look him in the eye.
Murong Kui felt a little guilty and wanted to dodge.
"Your Highness is joking. How would I know where Princess Murong went?"
He then gave a wicked smile and asked in return, "I think you've changed a lot."
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