Meng Qingluan did not deny it, and nodded.
How embarrassing, I want to see the guests out.
Meng Qingluan's hand, which had been hanging by her sleeve, quietly climbed onto Chen Yan's palm, and gently scratched his palm with her knuckles.
Shen Yan felt a jolt of electricity run down his back, followed by a tingling sensation that spread throughout his body.
He grabbed Meng Qingluan's hand and pulled it into his sleeve to protect it from the cold wind.
"It's getting late, you should go back and rest early."
Chen Yan bluntly issued the order to leave.
Meng Qingluan: "..."
Speechless.
Brother, look at the time! The sun in the sky is so bright it's making her eyes sore.
That's blatant lying.
Zhu Qing'an's gaze fell on the sunlight shining on the ground, then turned to Meng Qingluan, ignoring Shen Yan.
"Sister, you should rest now. I'm going back first."
After saying this, Zhu Qing'an turned and left.
But just as he reached the door, he stopped again, turned around and looked at her timidly, his eyes wet, like a kitten drenched in rain.
"Sister, I will miss you."
Zhu Qing'an mustered his courage and said those words before leaving. Without waiting for her reply, he quickened his pace and hurried away.
Meng Qingluan: "..."
Meng Qingluan admitted that her heart trembled a few times when she saw Zhu Qingan's weak and helpless eyes.
It's not her fault; it's just that Zhu Qing'an's eyes are too beautiful and harmless, especially the sickly look at the corners of his eyes, which adds to his broken appearance.
It's like a piece of porcelain that could break at any moment.
Chen Yan: "..."
I'm so angry, is this person sick?
His gaze, his lines—they were all spoken by him!
Seeing Meng Qingluan lost in thought, Shen Yan scratched her palm in annoyance.
Meng Qingluan looked up and saw Shen Yan staring straight at her.
Meng Qingluan: "..."
Shen Yan: "I hate that brat."
Meng Qingluan recalled that he had said the same thing to her about Li Zhanjue yesterday.
Why do you hate every man you see?
Chen Yan: "..."
Seeing that his eyes were reddening again, Meng Qingluan quickly pulled her hand away and touched his head, softening her voice and changing her words.
"I hate it too, I hate it too, okay?"
Chen Yan then smiled, and even went so far as to whisper a small request in Meng Qingluan's ear.
As Meng Qingluan listened to his words, her eyes narrowed dangerously.
"What are you thinking about all day?" Meng Qingluan turned to ask him.
Shen Yan blushed and whispered in her ear.
"Please, Luanluan, you promised me."
"Okay, okay," Meng Qingluan couldn't stand him like this the most, "How about tonight?"
“Okay!” Shen Yan naturally agreed.
It's okay, it'll just be a little longer, it'll be here soon tonight.
night.
The two maids guarding the bedroom door listened to the commotion inside, and their ears turned red in unison.
The two of them lowered their heads even further, which were already hanging down.
The relationship between the master and his wife is truly... wonderful.
"Mmm... Luan Luan, be gentle."
Shen Yan lay on the bed, his upper body completely naked, his strong body exposed to the air, his cheeks flushed, and even his skin was flushed red.
His shoulders arched as Meng Qingluan moved behind him, but then he lowered them with restraint.
Meng Qingluan blushed and couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder.
"Just apply the medicine, don't make a fuss."
Perhaps feeling embarrassed himself, the boy, who usually gets red in the eyes when he's beaten, covered his mouth and simply buried his face in his arms in despair, speaking very softly.
"I'm...I'm sorry."
The last syllable of his voice trembled.
It makes one want to ravage him even more.
"..."
After applying the medicine, Meng Qingluan placed the medicine bottle aside, and out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly noticed the sunken dimples on Chen Yan's lower back.
It looks really nice. What will happen if I press it?
Meng Qingluan acted on impulse, and since she was no longer afraid of Shen Yan, then...
Reach out and press.
"Mmm... Ah..."
Startled, Chen Yan shuddered and made a strange sound uncontrollably from his throat.
"..."
Meng Qingluan blushed and quickly withdrew her hand.
Shen Yan's face was flushed, her breath was sweet, and the stray hairs on her forehead were stuck to her face with sweat.
He bit his lower lip, finding it hard to speak, but couldn't resist the temptation and finally opened his mouth pitifully after a long while.
"Luanluan, can I touch you again?"
So comfortable.
Meng Qingluan: "..."
…
Three days later.
On the day before the Lunar New Year, Shen Yan did not attend the morning court session and, unusually, slept in late next to Meng Qingluan.
Meng Qingluan had been awake for a long time, but Chen Yan was still not awake. He even hugged her waist, preventing her from getting out of bed to wash up.
Meng Qingluan was speechless.
He told her yesterday that important officials, concubines, and princes from the palace would all go to Baoxiang Temple to pray for blessings today.
He, on the other hand, slept like a log.
"Chen Yan, wake up." Meng Qingluan gently nudged him.
"Okay, just a little longer, I'll sleep a bit more..."
Chen Yan answered haphazardly, his eyes still tightly closed.
Meng Qingluan: "..."
If she hadn't been sleeping in like this at 8 a.m., she would have believed it.
Meng Qingluan pushed again, this time with more force.
"You don't have to get up, just let go of me first, I need to get ready."
Chen Yan—no, even the hands that were wrapped around her waist trembled even more tightly.
Meng Qingluan clicked her tongue inwardly, then spoke casually.
"Chen Yan, if you don't let go, all future touching is canceled!"
"!!!"
Shen Yan opened his eyes, released the hand around her waist, and stood up and got off the bed.
Meng Qingluan was smug; she thought she couldn't handle him?
After the two washed up and changed their clothes, Meng Qingluan was carefully examining her reflection in the mirror.
Suddenly, Shen Yan's figure appeared in the mirror. He bent down, and the two of them looked at each other with their heads at the same level.
"Beautiful, Luanluan is the most beautiful."
Shen Yan spared no praise for Meng Qingluan.
Meng Qingluan glanced at him and noticed that he was wearing the same light blue clothes as her today, and smiled as she complimented him.
"You too, you're good enough for me."
Shen Yan laughed with her.
…
The two boarded a carriage and headed to Baoxiang Temple.
Meng Qingluan's heart was pounding. It would be a lie to say she wasn't nervous, after all, it was such an important occasion with all sorts of people present.
Everyone's just like a leper pretending to be obedient, carrying straw sandals for the pockmarked man—you're clever, but he's even cleverer than you.
Besides, Li Zhanjue and Li Zhanlan are both here today, as is Li Zhanqi, whom she is most curious about.
Seeing her thoughts wandering and her brows furrowing from time to time, Shen Yan knew without a doubt what she was worried about.
He reached out and placed his hand on hers. "Don't be afraid. I'm here with you. No one will dare to mess with you."
Looking at him, Meng Qingluan felt inexplicably at peace.
"I know, it's my first time meeting so many people, so I'm a little nervous."
Shen Yan: "They are busy praying for the Emperor and won't wander around aimlessly."
Meng Qingluan nodded.
The carriage arrived at Baoxiang Temple quickly, and Meng Qingluan was helped down from the carriage by Shen Yan.
As soon as the two got off the carriage, a young monk came forward to lead the way.
The journey was quiet. When the two arrived at the temple for prayer, two soft cushions had already been placed in front of them.
Seeing that everyone had already knelt down, Meng Qingluan followed Shen Yan and knelt down as well.
Shen Yan was a close advisor and highly regarded by the emperor, so he knelt very close to the front, almost at the same level as the princes.
Meng Qingluan knelt beside him, her hands clasped together, her head bowed, but her eyes were looking around.
Everyone had their eyes closed, and they looked very sincere.
Which one is Li Zhanqi?
As Meng Qingluan was searching, her elbow was suddenly bumped.
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