early morning.
Heading west from the capital, through several alleys filled with fierce cold winds, there is an inn hidden in the corner of the alley.
The inn was deserted, with a dark, old signboard. Outside the door lay an empty alleyway, and the cold wind made the bars under the eaves of the inn rustle.
Perhaps it was too early, or perhaps it was because the place was too remote, leaving no one around. It wasn't until a short while later that a thin figure appeared in sight, slowly walking down the alley to the door of the inn.
He walked very slowly and seemed to be struggling.
The cold wind blew the scattered black hair into a mess, revealing a beautiful face that was both shy and angry under the hair.
He stopped outside the inn, bit his lower lip, took a deep breath, and then returned to normal and stepped into the inn.
The inn was very deserted. Apart from a waiter who was dozing off, there was no one else.
Hearing the footsteps coming from outside the door, the waiter opened his eyes slightly, and when he caught a glimpse of the figure appearing at the door, his gaze fixed.
Then, he quickly regained his composure and dozed off again.
Liu Su ignored the waiter and walked straight towards the backyard of the lobby. When she got to the backyard, she walked along the pavilion corridor through the courtyard and came to the side yard behind the inn.
The entire backyard of the inn was deserted and lifeless.
There was a faint atmosphere of solemnity and murderousness all around.
Liu Su walked into the side yard and a surprised voice was heard.
"Saint, you're back?!"
Not far away, under the eaves, was standing a young girl.
It was Ling'er.
She walked quickly into the courtyard and came to Liu Su's side: "Saint, where did you go yesterday? You didn't come back all night, I was so worried that something might have happened to you... Are you okay?"
Ling'er's face was filled with worry and fear. Yesterday, the Saint left, saying she had to deal with some personal issues. Ling'er didn't know what the personal issues were, but she thought that with her martial arts skills, it shouldn't be difficult to solve the problem.
Unexpectedly, I would be gone for the entire night!
The saint did not return all night.
What happened that night? Did the saint solve her personal problems?
"fine."
Liu Su shook her head slightly.
Ling'er was relieved to see the saint return safely.
Although she had confidence in the Saint's martial arts, there were only a handful of people in the world who could hurt her. Even if she couldn't defeat her, with the Saint's martial arts, it wouldn't be difficult for her to escape.
But even so, she was still worried.
It wasn't until she saw the Saint return with her own eyes that Ling'er felt relieved. But then, she quickly realized something was amiss.
"Saint, the clothes you are wearing..."
Ling'er soon discovered that the clothes on the saint... were a little strange.
Wasn’t the saint wearing a long red dress when she went out?
Although the saint does not wear red clothes all the time, in most cases, the saint always appears in red clothes.
The red dress can make the saint's temperament more cold and her aura more powerful, and it can intimidate those old guys within the Heavenly God Sect.
On the other hand, the Saint seemed to like the color red, which was as bright as blood. Every time she killed someone, she didn't have to worry about getting stained.
Ling'er remembered very clearly that the Saint was wearing a red dress when she went out last night, and she was the one who personally chose it for the Saint.
But the saint is back today, why is she dressed so... a little cute?
The slightly tight skirt made the saint's temperament a little bit incongruous.
How come the saint went out, didn't come back all night, and even changed her clothes?
Solve a personal matter and need to change clothes?
When Ling'er suddenly asked this question, Liu Su looked a little unnatural.
Her clothes were soaked last night, so she left them at Lin Jiangnian's place after changing them. She was in a hurry to leave this morning and didn't take them back.
Of course, whether it was an accidental forgetfulness or intentional forgetfulness is unknown.
"Something unexpected happened. It's a long story..."
Liu Su shook her head without explaining too much, and glanced at Ling'er: "Ling'er, go and prepare hot water for me, I want to take a shower and change clothes."
"good!"
Although Ling'er wanted to ask something, after hearing the words of the saint, she turned around and went to prepare hot water.
After a while, Ling'er prepared the hot water.
"Saint, the hot water is ready, you can take a bath."
In the steaming room.
"Ling'er, please go out first."
"yes."
Ling'er left the room, closed the door, and stood guard at the door.
In the room.
Liu Su stood by the bathtub, feeling uncomfortable all over.
The clothes on my body are uncomfortable.
Too tight!
She was not used to it, especially the tightness on her chest, which made her feel a little nervous.
I feel stuffy and can't breathe.
Of course, there are other reasons besides this.
After tossing and turning for most of the night, I was already drenched in sweat, soaked, and sticky. This morning, I was in such a hurry to leave that I had no time to wash. I hurriedly put on my clothes and fled.
When the skin around my eyes dries up and sticks to my body, it's very uncomfortable.
Liu Su untied her skirt and took off her bellyband. As the thin ropes fell, the areas that were originally wrapped in the tight hoop were instantly released.
Regain your freedom.
The depressing atmosphere disappeared instantly.
The feeling of freedom!
After taking off all her other clothes, Liu Su stepped into the bathtub. The moment she was immersed in the fragrant hot water covered with flower petals, it seemed as if all her fatigue was dissipated.
Liu Su closed her eyes comfortably and immersed herself in it.
The feeling of being wrapped in steaming hot water made her vaguely remember Lin Jiangnian's familiar and warm embrace last night.
At some point, Liu Su's pretty face, which had just calmed down, turned even more red. She slowly opened her eyes, sat in the bathtub, hugged her legs, and stared at the water with a slightly dazed look.
The scenes that happened last night flashed through her mind like a passing tour. Liu Su's pretty face flushed slightly, and her body, which had not yet fully recovered, felt an inexplicable numbness in her heart.
She bit her lower lip lightly, remembering Lin Jiangnian’s question…Are you going back?
Perhaps, he was asking for more than just a simple return.
And her answer?
have no idea?
Do I really not know, or...
But if she really didn't know, why would she leave the clothes there?
Are you subconsciously leaving a way out?
More importantly...
Why didn't she resist last night?
She could have resisted.
Her martial arts skills are far superior to Lin Jiangnian's. If she really doesn't want to, Lin Jiangnian will never have a chance to succeed.
That……
Why do this?
Liu Su's eyes became more and more confused!
She doesn’t know either!
Are you really obsessed with that guy, or are you... unwilling to accept it?
She was about to leave last night, so why did she change her mind when she noticed Zhiyuan appearing outside the door?
Yes, unwilling?
still……
envy?
Liu Su was silent for a long time.
…
Jiang Mansion.
Inner courtyard.
After taking a shower and changing into clean clothes, Lin Jiangnian walked to the door of Zhiyuan's room.
"Kite?"
Lin Jiangnian knocked on the door, but there was no response.
I pushed the door gently and it opened.
However, having learned from previous experiences, Lin Jiangnian was very cautious this time and did not enter without permission...even though it was broad daylight.
I stood at the door and glanced around the room; no one was there.
Where are the people?
"Your Highness, Miss Zhiyuan has gone to look for Miss Jiang!"
The maid in the courtyard began to explain.
Lin Jiangnian nodded and went to his aunt's place. As soon as he entered the yard, he saw two figures in the yard.
Zhiyuan, who was wearing a light green long skirt, and her aunt, who was wrapped in a thick green gown, were talking about something there.
The two were of similar height and build. Although my aunt was seven or eight years older than Zhiyuan, time hadn't left any traces on her face. She still looked like a girl of seventeen or eighteen. Standing next to Zhiyuan, the two looked a bit like sisters.
Lin Jiangnian's arrival quickly caught the attention of the two. Zhiyuan tilted her head, took a quick glance, and then looked away.
A very calm look.
When my aunt saw Lin Jiangnian, she subconsciously glared at him for some reason.
Seems angry about something.
"Aunt, kite."
Lin Jiangnian walked slowly over and spoke with a smile.
Zhiyuan didn't say anything and ignored him.
Jiang Yuxiang sneered, "You're bullying Zhiyuan again, aren't you?"
"Bullying the Kite?"
Lin Jiangnian was startled and subconsciously looked at Zhiyuan, "No?"
When did he bully Zhiyuan?
last night?
...Didn’t it happen suddenly last night and we didn’t have time to react?
"Still quibbling?"
Seeing that Lin Jiangnian refused to admit it, Jiang Yuxiang angrily walked forward and reached out to pinch Lin Jiangnian's ear: "Zhiyuan came to me so early in the morning, looking unhappy... Zhiyuan is such a well-behaved child, who else would dare to bully her besides you?... And you're still hiding?!"
Lin Jiangnian subconsciously took a step back and avoided his aunt's attack.
Stunned.
Is the kite unhappy?
Lin Jiangnian looked at Zhiyuan, but could only see Zhiyuan's cold profile.
It's deserted.
You do look a little unhappy?
But why is she unhappy?
Could it be...last night?
Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian suddenly felt guilty and almost broke out in a cold sweat.
Seeing that his aunt was still glaring at him angrily, Lin Jiangnian quickly said, "Aunt, you misunderstood. I really didn't bully Zhiyuan...Calm down first and let me have a good talk with Zhiyuan."
Jiang Yuxiang was very angry.
She knew that Zhiyuan was very tolerant of the brat and was easily wronged. She repeatedly warned the brat not to bully Zhiyuan.
As a result, early this morning, Zhiyuan suddenly ran over to find her.
Although she didn't say anything, how could Jiang Yuxiang not know Zhiyuan? She could tell from her expression that something was wrong. She immediately realized that it was definitely related to Lin Jiangnian.
Who else could make Zhiyuan unhappy except this brat?
It’s right to teach him a lesson!
Seeing Lin Jiangnian still trying to argue, Jiang Yuxiang was very angry. However, she calmed down. It was useless to teach this brat a lesson at this time.
"Hmph, I don't care how you bully Zhiyuan... If Zhiyuan is still wronged, just wait and see how I'll deal with you."
Jiang Yuxiang warned him fiercely, then walked over to Zhiyuan and whispered something in his ear before turning around and leaving the yard.
The young couple should resolve their own affairs.
After his aunt left, Lin Jiangnian walked over to Zhiyuan, gently took her hand, and said with a smile, "What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"
Zhiyuan didn't say anything, nor did she look at him, her face looking cold.
"Did I upset you again?"
Lin Jiangnian stared at her profile and chuckled, "You came here so early in the morning to complain to your aunt?"
Zhiyuan turned her head and stared at him coldly: "I don't have it."
The tone is cold.
"Of course I know you didn't. Zhiyuan isn't one to complain."
Lin Jiangnian smiled and reached out to pinch Zhiyuan's face. Zhiyuan subconsciously stepped back and tried to pull his hand back.
"Then tell me, how did I make you unhappy?"
Lin Jiangnian didn't let go, but squeezed even tighter. He took a step forward, moved closer to Zhiyuan, and gently put his arm around her waist: "Tell me, Your Highness, please apologize immediately, okay?"
Zhiyuan had a stern face and cold eyes, and said nothing.
Lin Jiangnian stared at her for a moment before tentatively whispering, "Zhiyuan, did you go to see His Highness last night?"
There seemed to be a hint of unnaturalness in Zhiyuan's eyes, but he still said nothing.
Lin Jiangnian seemed to realize something. He lowered his head to look at Zhiyuan's beautiful profile, blinked, and suddenly leaned close to Zhiyuan's ear: "Little Zhiyuan, are you angry? His Highness didn't come to find you last night... to bully you?"
As soon as these words came out, Zhiyuan's fair and delicate face instantly turned red. Her eyes were panicked and her voice was hurried: "I, I didn't!"
"Really?"
“…”
Zhiyuan bit her lip, blushed, and struggled silently.
Lin Jiangnian hugged her tighter, lowered his head slightly, rested his chin on Zhiyuan's thin shoulder, and whispered softly in her ear: "Then, can Your Highness come to see you tonight?"
"not good."
"Remember to leave the door open for me tonight?"
“…”
Zhiyuan looked embarrassed and angry, and struggled desperately.
"release!"
The tone seemed a little angry.
Lin Jiangnian naturally didn't relax. After disturbing Zhiyuan's mind, he suddenly said, "Oh, right, the servant just reported that the princess sent someone!"
The kite was still struggling, but suddenly stopped.
"She sent someone to look for me. I'm afraid she can't sit still any longer."
Lin Jiang smiled young.
These days, the Jiang family has been building up momentum for a long time, and from top to bottom, they have created an impression that they are ready to go to the capital to meet His Majesty and propose marriage at any time.
Under such circumstances, the eldest princess naturally couldn't sit still.
She doesn't dare to gamble!
If Lin Jiangnian really did it, she would have no way out.
In this round of confrontation, Lin Jiangnian won!
The bet won!
"Should I go meet her?"
Zhiyuan looked away and said coldly, "Go if you want!"
The tone was a little cold.
"Of course I have to ask your opinion!"
Lin Jiangnian hugged Zhiyuan from behind and chuckled, "If you let me go, I'll go. If you don't let me go, I won't go!"
Zhiyuan's face flushed slightly and she said nothing.
Lin Jiangnian looked at her: "Why aren't you talking?"
"If I don't let you go, you really won't go?"
Zhiyuan suddenly turned around and stared at him.
"Absolutely not."
Lin Jiangnian looked at her and spoke seriously.
The kite remained silent.
"Then I will have my servants drive away the people she sent."
Lin Jiangnian said, turning his head and looking outside the courtyard: "Someone..."
Just as he was about to shout, he was suddenly grabbed by the kite in his arms.
"You go ahead."
"Um?"
Lin Jiangnian looked down at Zhiyuan.
Zhiyuan's expression remained normal, her cold eyes calm and collected. "You should go see her."
"You're not angry?"
Zhiyuan asked calmly, "Why did you go looking for her?"
"Of course I'll retreat..."
Having said this, Lin Jiangnian suddenly stopped.
"Since the engagement is broken off, why should I be angry?" Zhiyuan turned slightly and spoke lightly.
Lin Jiangnian was startled for a moment, then suddenly realized something and smiled: "That makes sense!"
As he spoke, he stared at Zhiyuan's natural, rosy, and delicate face, and suddenly leaned over and took a sip.
Trembling.
Very elastic.
"Then I'll go meet her. Zhiyuan, wait for my good news!"
Being kissed unexpectedly, Zhiyuan's face flushed slightly, and her mind was in turmoil. When she came to her senses, Lin Jiangnian was no longer in the courtyard.
She stared blankly at the direction outside the courtyard, subconsciously reaching out to touch her face. She didn't know what she was thinking about, her face flushed, and her eyes were a little dazed.
The stuffiness that had accumulated and blocked my chest last night seemed to disappear completely in an instant.
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