329 The Rise and Fall of the Royal City (Fifty-Seven)
Miss Zuo was momentarily caught in a dilemma, and said softly, "Thank you, young lady, but I don't have much with me, so I won't trouble you. I'll go look around elsewhere."
As he finished speaking and took his leave, he couldn't help but quicken his pace, and for a moment, a sense of embarrassment washed over him.
The boy watched the handsome young man leave in a hurry, and then looked at the beautiful back of the young man behind him, with his long hair reaching his hips, a slender waist, and a graceful figure, like a willow tree.
She was momentarily stunned, a blush spreading to her ears. Thinking back to what had just happened, her eyes shyly closed and her lips parted in a smile. She realized there was such a handsome man in the world, and felt a wave of embarrassment.
At that moment, everyone was busy with their own things, and no one was paying much attention, so I tried to reassure myself. Hearing someone calling from the courtyard behind me, I hurried back.
Dogs bark in the deep alleys, roosters crow atop the mulberry trees; as the saying goes, when the rooster crows, the world turns white.
I gently awoke to find my beloved beside me, offering unwavering comfort.
She rose gently, and a soft hum reached her ear. "Chen Lang, please go out first," she said, feigning reluctance. However, perhaps due to some kind of agreement, they both agreed.
Nodding slightly, the beautiful woman came forward, tidied her clothes, and then slowly appeared in front of him.
All that could be heard behind me was the soft laughter of a beautiful woman.
Entering the courtyard, a subtle fragrance wafts through the air; osmanthus blossoms fall in the moonlight, their heavenly scent drifting from beyond the clouds. Peach blossoms scent, osmanthus blossoms scent. Pale yellow and deep red, each vying for its new adornment. Before me stand two generals, alone, appreciating the morning fragrance of peach blossoms.
The two people before me stood alone under the peach tree. Peach blossoms fell gently, landing on their hair like butterflies, and on their clothes like embroidered peach petals. A cluster of blossoms bloomed unattended, lovely in both deep and light red.
The two played gently, as happy and carefree as little girls. After a good night's rest, they were indeed full of energy today.
However, the two of them also slept with Wen'er last night. The three of them talked very late last night and learned a lot of secrets. They also learned more about some things.
Wen'er hadn't gotten up yet in the morning because she slept in late. It was rare for her to sleep in so much. The two girls, on the other hand, woke up earlier and came to the peach tree to admire the unique pink peach blossoms in the courtyard.
While the flowers of March have faded in the human world, the peach blossoms in the mountain temple are just beginning to bloom. It's only a month late; a few months later, where would there be any peach blossoms left?
The peach blossoms in the courtyard were so bright and dazzling. The thousand-petaled peach blossoms surpassed all other flowers. Such a beautiful scene was not something that could be seen in ordinary times. Naturally, they already understood what was going on and were now playing around to their hearts' content.
The door opened, and the two paused slightly. Upon seeing the newcomer, they greeted him softly, "Good morning, son-in-law." A hint of nonchalance, a touch of boldness, and a lack of shyness mingled with their gaze. Their eyes held a gentle tenderness and appreciation.
She opened the door gently, and there it was. She said softly, "Good morning, gentlemen. You've been resting at the manor for the past few days."
The events of these four weeks aren't so urgent; it's not too late to take it slow.
"Yes, son-in-law," the two women said softly as they stepped forward.
Yun Qing said softly, "Is the young master hungry? He can eat something to nourish himself." As she finished speaking, a blush appeared on her face.
Yun Shuni, dressed in women's clothing—a light pink silk court dress—had grown bolder and quietly approached him. "Butler Jin just asked us what we needed for breakfast. Is there anything the young master would like to eat? I'll go get him some."
Seeing how quickly the two of them changed, from being rather reserved and shy before, to now acting as if they were very familiar with each other, casual, relaxed and happy.
This change was a good thing, so he didn't pay too much attention to it. The relaxed and pleasant atmosphere made him feel much more at ease.
She shook her head slightly. "I'm not hungry, but Shuni is. She can go get something to eat first; just relax here."
"Yes, thank you, son-in-law."
Then she said softly, "I'm going to get some food. Wait for me a moment, and I'll bring you some too." With that, she vanished in a flash.
Looking at the lively and adorable Yun Shuni, Yun Qing felt happy. Finally, the familiar feeling was back.
A gentle breeze caressed her face, lifting her long hair which swayed softly in the wind. She wore a simple, elegant blue dress, adorned with nothing, exuding a natural, pure beauty.
Approaching gently, he whispered, "Young Master, the demonic beasts were dealt with yesterday, but we haven't had time to hand over the demonic cores and such. The others are being sorted and processed as well."
His eyes revealed undisguised admiration as he continued, "In a few days, after clearing the surrounding area, we can plant some of the necessary plants. However, we haven't found any place where spiritual energy gathers here yet..."
As she spoke softly, she realized that even though she had lived here for many years, she didn't know as much about this place as Yun Qing did.
After listening, he nodded slightly, a hint of unconscious embarrassment in his voice. "General Yun, you've worked so hard. Things here aren't urgent; take your time. Once the city is built, the surrounding land will need to be expanded."
Yun Qing nodded. At this moment, Yun Shuni returned, carrying a lot of food, as well as several other snacks brought by Butler Jin from behind.
The aroma wafted over, and the three of them sat around the stone table, feeling a sense of nostalgia, as if an old friend had prepared chicken and millet, inviting them to his farmhouse. Opening the window to face the fields and gardens, they drank wine and chatted about farming.
While eating glutinous rice cakes, potstickers, custard buns, and corn cakes, Yun Shuni chatted about interesting things happening around her. "Miss also likes sweets, as do Sister Yunqing and me. This cake is quite good; you should try some, young master."
Interspersed among these were some of Miss Yun Su's private matters, as well as occasional mentions of the elders.
Seeing Wen'er, dressed neatly, come out, Yun Shuni ran over to her warmly, pulled her close, and said, "Wen'er, good morning! Let's eat together."
Wen'er whispered, "Brother Chen, Sister Yunqing," then whispered to Yun Shuni, "Sister, I haven't washed up yet."
Yun Shuni said nonchalantly, "It's alright, we can eat first and then wash up."
After saying that, he pulled Wen'er to sit down, and everyone started eating together.
After finishing her meal, Yun Shuni touched her slightly round belly, feeling a little embarrassed.
Looking at Yun Shuni, Yun Qing, and Wen'er who had finished eating, he said softly, "I'm going to the new residence."
Yun Shuni also became interested. "I'll go take a look too. I haven't been to the new mansion yet. It looked very big before. Sister, you should go too." She looked at Yun Qing with expectant eyes.
The sound of the door opening rang out, followed by Piaomiaoyue, Yunsu, Weilan, Jiehuayu, Biyunyan, Tufanghua, Wanqing, Rourou, Weiqinghui, Hanlinling, Jingzhai, and Jixixi.
He slowly walked out, looked at the group of people in front of him, and couldn't help but chuckle.
Wei Lan gently approached Wen'er, patted Wen'er's head, and showed her great affection.
Ji Xixi smiled gently, understanding the language of flowers. Bi Yunyan, Fanghua, and the others also chuckled softly.
Piaomiaoyue smiled and said, "We'd like to trouble you two to accompany Chen Lang; we still need to wash up."
Everyone felt the same way; without washing and grooming, they felt sticky and uncomfortable!
Wanqing and Rourou nodded in agreement, while Jingzhai and Hanlinling chuckled to themselves, as if they were seeing a reflection of their former selves.
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