At this side, Jiang Yun Zhu returned to the small courtyard.
"Master, where did you go just now?" Yin Cui was waiting at the door and worriedly asked as soon as she saw her.
"Go out and inquire about something." Jiang Yun Zhu said as she walked inside.
"What are you asking about? It’s fine to let me go. No need for you to make a trip."
Jiang Yun Zhu didn't continue talking about this matter. She wanted to think about what to do next.
Soon, Jiang Yun Zhu had an idea. She had to decide one thing first before she could decide what to do next.
She went out again and came back after buying something.
In the evening, Jiang Yun Zhu sat on the couch by the small table and read a book. Slowly, she seemed to get sleepy and fell asleep on the table.
This was what Shen Feng Ming saw when he came in. Staring at Jiang Yun Zhu, his eyes flashed. He went to the nearby bed, took a thin blanket, and gently covered Jiang Yun Zhu. He sat on the other side of the small table.
Under Jiang Yun Zhu's arm was a half-read book. There were three books on the nearby small table. All of which seemed to be newly bought.
Shen Feng Ming picked up a book and opened it to read.
After only reading two pages of ‘Yixiang Spring Quality’, he realized something was amiss. This book was actually about male love.
He stared at the book, then at Jiang Yun Zhu, put the book aside, and picked up the next one.
This book was very normal. It told the story of a man and a woman. They were childhood sweethearts, but they couldn't be together due to various reasons. After many twists and turns, they finally became a couple.
Shen Feng Ming’s attention was pulled into it.
After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Yun Zhu's fingertips flicked slightly, and then she opened her eyes.
"You're here." She said when she saw Shen Feng Ming. Her voice was soft and waxy as when she just woke up.
"En." Shen Feng Ming responded and moved his gaze to her.
Jiang Yun Zhu noticed the thin blanket on her body and said, "Thank you."
Shen Feng Ming didn't reply.
Jiang Yun Zhu picked up the story book in front of her, smoothed the wrinkles on it, and explained, "I went to the bookstore today and bought a few new stories book
"En." Shen Feng Ming responded.
Jiang Yun Zhu read two pages of the storybook and put it down, "I seem to have guessed the ending of this storybook. The two people must be together in the end. Not interesting. "
"Isn't it good to be together?" Shen Feng Ming asked.
"It's not that it's not bad. It's just that there's no suspense anymore and you'll forget about it after reading it. The ones I remember clearly now seem to be the tragic ones that made people sad," Jiang Yun Zhu said.
"I still prefer happy endings." Shen Feng Ming replied.
Jiang Yun Zhu was a little surprised, but she didn't dwell on it and asked him, "What do you think of the book in your hand? What's it about? Is it interesting?"
"It's okay." Shen Feng Ming briefly explained the contents of the book in his hand.
"Sounds pretty good." Jiang Yun Zhu said as she picked up the book ‘Yixiang Spring Quality’ and opened it.
Shen Feng Ming looked at her.
Jiang Yun Zhu read two pages and found something was amiss. She closed the book and snuck a glance at Shen Feng Ming, meeting Shen Feng Ming's eyes.
She smiled awkwardly and put the book under the table.
Shen Feng Ming didn't seem to not notice any problem and didn't ask anything at all.
Jiang Yun Zhu picked up another book on the table and started reading.
After reading for a while, there was silence in the room, except for the sound of two people turning over pages.
Suddenly, Jiang Yun Zhu raised her head, "Do you think Han Zigao is that beautiful?"
Han Zigao, the only male queen in history. According to records, he was very beautiful. He accidentally landed into the rebel army. The soldiers in the killing frenzy couldn’t bear to point their swords at him when they saw him and actually made way for him to leave.
Jiang Yun Zhu couldn't imagine how beautiful such a person must be.
"Should be quite beautiful." Shen Feng Ming said, the corners of his eyes rising slightly.
Because of his action, the coldness around his body instantly disappeared a lot. Under the warm yellow light, his eyes were dark and the corners of his eyes were slightly red. This sight bedazzled Jiang Yun Zhu for a moment.
She sighed, "Actually, whether it's a man or a woman, love is love."
"En." Shen Feng Ming responded.
Jiang Yun Zhu's words were actually shocking, but Shen Feng Ming's reaction was so bland. It was as if he agreed with her statement, but didn't seem to have anything to express. This made Jiang Yun Zhu feel stuck and uncomfortable.
She wanted to ask a few more questions, but that would be too obvious.
Her expression showed how torn she was.
Shen Feng Ming abruptly raised the corners of his lips, "I don't like men."
"Ah?" Jiang Yun Zhu opened her lips slightly and then quickly caught on, "I'm not..."
Shen Feng Ming just stared at her like that. His eyes were full of mirth. What did he do? As soon as he entered the door, he noticed that she wasn’t asleep at all. Though the books on the table seem to be placed randomly, they all have hints.
Jiang Yun Zhu felt as if everything had been seen through. She felt ashamed, annoyed, and a bit angry.
She pushed the book aside and went to lie down on the bed.
Shen Feng Ming continued to read, but the smile on his face became more and more obvious. He felt quite happy today!
When Jiang Yun Zhu woke up the next morning, she was still upset about what happened last night and felt anxious about what she was going to do next. It was to the point that she was in low spirits for the next two days.
Shen Feng Ming noticed it and regretted teasing her that day.
"Let's go see the lanterns together tomorrow?" he said to Jiang Yun Zhu.
"See the lanterns?" Jiang Yun Zhu thought for a moment and then remembered that tomorrow was August 15th, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the day of reunion.
"No need. You must be very busy." What Jiang Yun Zhu meant was that Shen Feng Ming was from a major household. With the elders present, he must be incapable of doing anything else during this festival.
In the past, Shen Feng Ming was the commander of the Qilin Guards, the son of Princess Danyang, and the nephew of the current emperor. On the one hand, he had to maintain the safety of the palace and the capital. On the other hand, he had to attend banquets in the palace and banquets at home. It went without saying, he was quite busy.
But this year, he had nothing to do.
"I'm not busy. I'll come find you tomorrow night." Shen Feng Ming said.
On this day, the capital already has a festive atmosphere. Lanterns and colorful knots were everywhere, full of joy.
Just after 7pm the next day, Shen Feng Ming came as expected.
Jiang Yun Zhu did want to see the lanterns in the capital, so she went out with him.
The street was filled with pedestrians in twos and threes at first. Gradually, it became more and more lively. There were a few girls chatting and laughing together and families with their noisy children. There were a few men chatting together...
As night falls, the capital was filled with colorful lanterns, high and low, illuminating the whole city brightly, like a city that never sleeps.
Especially on the edge of Liuhe River. The lanterns were reflected on the water, connecting above and below. Quite a beautiful sight.
Of course, though the lanterns were pretty, there were many people. There were crowds of people everywhere. One may bump into another accidentally, or may accidentally step on people’s foot.
Jiang Yun Zhu didn't have such worries. Shen Feng Ming always protected her and didn't let anyone touch her.
The two of them just weaved among the lanterns, stopping and going.
When they came to a big willow tree, there were fewer people here. Jiang Yun Zhu was tired from walking.
"Rest here for a while?" Shen Feng Ming asked.
"Okay." Jiang Yun Zhu agreed.
Then the two of them stood under the willow tree, appreciating the lanterns in the distance and then at the lanterns floating on the river nearby. It was quite meaningful.
"Wait for me here." Shen Feng Ming said.
"En." Jiang Yun Zhu didn't pay heed.
Shen Feng Ming left. About several minutes later, he came back with a rabbit lantern in his hand.
Jiang Yun Zhu recognised the rabbit lantern. When she was strolling around just now, there was a riddle shop on the roadside. There were many lanterns there. This rabbit lantern caught her eyes and she fancied it. But seeing that the place was crowded with people guessing, she didn't want to go there and gave it up.
Now ……
"This is for you. Not mad, right?" Shen Feng Ming handed the rabbit lantern to Jiang Yun Zhu.
Mad? Jiang Yun Zhu realized that he was talking about what happened before and her heart turned into a mess. What right did she have to be angry? She was testing him.
"Don't like this lantern?" Shen Feng Ming asked.
Jiang Yun Zhu took the lantern, "I like it."
"That's good."
Jiang Yun Zhu silently stared at the lantern in her hand.
By this time they had rested for a while. So they continued walking forward with the lantern in hand.
As usual, Shen Feng Ming was by Jiang Yun Zhu's side.
Jiang Yun Zhu turned to look at him, then at the lantern in her hand, and slowly stretched out her hand.
Soon, her hand met Shen Feng Ming's hand. His hands were long and strong.
Her fingertips touched his hand and felt warmth.
She moved forward tentatively.
The next moment, her hand was held and completely wrapped.
Shen Feng Ming turned to look at Jiang Yun Zhu. His eyes seemed to be a little brighter than the surrounding lights.
Jiang Yun Zhu didn't look at him, but grasped his hand in return.
Shen Feng Ming smiled and pulled her forward.
This night seemed to have no end.
After Jiang Yun Zhu and Shen Feng Ming held hands that day, the relationship between the two seemed to be much closer, but Shen Feng Ming had no intention of taking a step further. Jiang Yun Zhu stood by the window pondering about something.
The next day, as soon as Shen Feng Ming entered the courtyard, a servant told him that Jiang Yun Zhu was busy in the kitchen today and accidentally bumped into something. But there was no need to worry, the doctor had already seen her. It was just a minor injury and she’ll be fine with rest and applying some ointment.
Shen Feng Ming sped up to enter the room and saw Jiang Yun Zhu lying on the bed.
"Are you okay? Does it hurt?" he asked.
"It's okay, I just bumped into something accidentally. Don't even need to see the doctor. Just kicking a fuss over something small." Jiang Yun Zhu replied as she wanted to sit up.
"Don't move." Shen Feng Ming stopped her.
Jiang Yun Zhu laid down again.
At this time Yin Cui came in with a small medicine bottle. She caught an ear of Jiang Yun Zhu's words and whispered, "Master, didn't you say it hurt earlier. It's better to check with the doctor to rest assured.
This is the medicine the doctor ordered to use on the injured area, twice a day."
She said this while holding out the ointment.
"Put it there. I don't feel any pain now." Jiang Yun Zhu uttered.
"Master." Yin Cui wanted to persuade her, but in the end, she put the ointment on the small cabinet beside the bed and went out to get Jiang Yun Zhu something to eat.
"It’s better to apply the medicine." Shen Feng Ming urged. After a pause, he asked, "How badly are you injured?"
"It's truly nothing, just a minor injury." Jiang Yun Zhu said.
Shen Feng Ming looked disapproving.
Jiang Yun Zhu gestured to get up to prove that she was fine. The result seemed to move the injury and she frowned.
Then she continued to lie down, reached for the medicine bottle on the small table, hesitated, and handed it to Shen Feng Ming, "Help me..."
Shen Feng Ming took the medicine bottle with a stunned expression.
The medicine bottle was small and cool.
Jiang Yun Zhu didn't look at him and slowly lifted up the clothes around her waist with her hands.
She was now wearing a white and soft home clothes. Her black hair was scattered on her body and bed, which was in sharp contrast with the white.
And as she moved her hands, a slim waist was revealed.
The snowy skin seemed to be softer than the soft clothes.
Because she was lying on his stomach, her waist forms a heart-moving arc from front to back.
Lying on the pillow, Jiang Yun Zhu’s face flushed. She hated herself for doing such a thing, so she didn't dare to look at Shen Feng Ming at all.
Because of this feeling, her waist rose and fell gently with her chest. She even sweated a little, making her skin look as shiny as fine pearls.
Shen Feng Ming got a good look at the injury on her waist. It was indeed not serious. It was a red flush like a peach blossom. Apply a little medicine and it would be fine in two days.
But he felt that the blood all over his body was rushing.
Jiang Yun Zhu didn't rush Shen Feng Ming to apply the medicine. She just laid there, seeming to let Shen Feng Ming do whatever he wanted.
There seemed to be a fire burning in Shen Feng Ming's eyes.
It was unknown how long it remained like this before he opened the medicine bottle, poured out some ointment from it, and slowly applied it on Jiang Yun Zhu's waist.
The cold ointment instantly stimulated the skin and Jiang Yun Zhu's body trembled.
The injury was a real injury. From the experience accumulated last time, Jiang Yun Zhu knew that fakes couldn't deceive Shen Feng Ming so she bumped herself on the corner of the table.
When someone pressed on the injured area, it hurt so much that she couldn't help but groan.
Shen Feng Ming halted and his hand on her waist became slow. Jiang Yun Zhu felt a wave of heat.
She lowered her face even more, closed her eyes, and didn't want to look.
But nothing happened next. Shen Feng Ming continued to help her apply the medicine and pulled down her clothes to cover her body.
"You should have a good rest. I will come see you tomorrow." After doing this, Shen Feng Ming stood up.
Aren't you going to stay? Jiang Yun Zhu wanted to ask, but what just happened already made her so ashamed that she didn't answer or make any move. She just pretended to be asleep.
It took a long time after Shen Feng Ming left before she sat up and looked at the bottle of ointment beside the bed. She didn’t knoe what expression to make.
After two days, Jiang Yun Zhu's injuries were completely healed.
Shen Feng Ming asked her, "Do you still want to go to White Horse Temple to see the maple leaves? It will snow in the next few days and the red leaves may fall."
He still remembered the last time Jiang Yun Zhu went to the mountain behind White Horse Temple and tried to climb to the top to see the scenery but failed.
"Go." Jiang Yun Zhu said.
The two people immediately went out and headed to the White Horse Temple. At this time of year, some of the red leaves have already fallen. After the most beautiful time, people who came to appreciate the red leaves were also a lot less. It was clearly quiet.
The two of them walked and watched.
This time Jiang Yun Zhu climbed a lot longer than last time. Afterward, she decided to take a rest. The day was still young, so she could take occasional breaks before climbing for a while. In conclusion, she could reach the top of the mountain.
"Do you want me to carry you?" Shen Feng Ming asked.
Jiang Yun Zhu subconsciously wanted to refuse, but after thinking about it, she said with some embarrassment,
"I'm a little heavy."
There seemed to be stars shining in Shen Feng Ming's eyes, "It's no problem."
After saying that, he turned around, bent slightly, and motioned for Jiang Yun Zhu to come up.
Jiang Yun Zhu stepped forward and Shen Feng Ming carried her on his back.
The two of them had a large area of skin touching each other. At first, Jiang Yun Zhu wasn’t used to it, but then she relaxed her body and even put her arms around Shen Feng Ming's neck.
Shen Feng Ming's steps were steady and his arms were strong. Jiang Yun Zhu didn't have to worry about anything.
She put her head on his shoulder and whispered, "Thank you."
As she spoke, her breath touched his ears.
Then she witnessed Shen Feng Ming's ears slowly turning red.
"No need to say thank you." Shen Feng Ming replied. His voice was still so cold.
En, there was no expression on his face.
An idea suddenly popped in Jiang Yun Zhu's mind and her body moved without thinking about it. She kissed the side of Shen Feng Ming's face.
The two people froze as their skin touched each other.
Jiang Yun Zhu regretted it. What was she doing? She seemed to be curious about how Shen Feng Ming would react if she did this. But was this a matter of curiosity?
Shen Feng Ming regained his wits and then realized what the soft touch on his cheek was.
He turned his head and stared at Jiang Yun Zhu in surprise. His face became quite moveable, no longer as cold and stern as usual.
Jiang Yun Zhu didn't see it. She was in regret and burying her head.
But she still could see that his cheeks seemed to be stained with peach petals.
"Hurry up the mountain." She whispered, fearing that Shen Feng Ming would pursue something.
"Okay." Shen Feng Ming's voice was as clear as spring water and seemed to have a taste of joy.
The two of them continued moving up the mountain. On this day, Jiang Yun Zhu finally reached the top of the mountain and saw the scenery below the mountain. The scenery was beautiful!
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