Friday 11 October 2024

WLAEF sidestory 9




Jiang Yun Zhu was so focused that she forgot everything around her for a moment.

When she came back to her senses, she realized that Shen Feng Ming was still swinging on the swing and the moon had moved a little.

She was a little embarrassed, moved to the side, and said to Shen Feng Ming, "You should take a rest." 

He must have been very tired during the day.

Shen Feng Ming didn't refuse this time and sat next to Jiang Yun Zhu, with their sleeves touching.

Jiang Yun Zhu tried her best not to pay attention to that. She raised her head and looked at the starry sky, "Looking at it like this, isn't the starry sky more vast?"

Following her words, Shen Feng Ming also looked up at the starry sky and then gave an "Hmm". 

He hadn't noticed before that these stars were so beautiful.

People always learned to cherish after losing it. In modern times, it was basically impossible to see such a beautiful night sky, so Jiang Yun Zhu liked watching stars since coming here.

At this time, Shen Feng Ming saw the dazzling Milky Way, as well as Cowherd and Weaver Girl on the edge of the Milky Way. His eyes darkened. It was unknown what he was thinking of.

Jiang Yun Zhu thought of what she had just remembered when looking at the stars, and said, "Everyone says that the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl only meet once a year, which is pitiful. I have read a book before and the book said that this is a small insect worrying about the big tree. The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl are there and can see each other every year. Doesn't that count as forever? And what about those who worry about them? In just a few decades, they are gone. How many can compare to them? "

After hearing her words, Shen Feng Ming’s emotions seemed to stir and he turned to look at her.

"What do you think?" Jiang Yun Zhu didn't notice his movements and continued to ask him.

Suddenly, she felt her hand being covered by a warm hand. Her heart skipped a beat and she turned around, meeting Shen Feng Ming's eyes. His eyes were as dark as the sea, as if something was surging underneath.

Jiang Yun Zhu wanted to withdraw her hand, but in the end she didn't move. She had pondered about it a long time ago. If he wants to, so be it, right?

However, she still turned her face slightly to avoid his gaze.

Looking to the side, she was more sensitive to the touch on the hand.

She could even clearly feel that there was a thin layer of calluses on his hands.

This was a pair of hands that held a sword.

The moonlight was like water, falling on her slightly turned cheeks, making her face look even more soft and beautiful. Especially when the moonlight fell into her eyes, like a reflecting water which ripples people's heartstrings.

Jiang Yun Zhu felt that the moonlight in front of her eyes was getting less and less and there were more and more shadows on her face.

It was Shen Feng Ming who was getting closer and closer to her.

She subconsciously moved back until her body reached the side of the swing.

This time she didn't retreat, she just waited like a lamb to the slaughter.

Shen Feng Ming stopped, sensing Jiang Yun Zhu's rejection. Yes, she didn't like him at all!

"It's getting late, go to bed early." Shen Feng Ming stood up.

Jiang Yun Zhu raised her head in surprise. Was he leaving?

Shen Feng Ming did leave.

After he left, Jiang Yun Zhu stood there, dumbfounded. She thought he would stay tonight, but he didn't. Toward her, what was his feeling? 

"Master, Official Shen is gone?" Yin Cui came with a pot of tea from behind and asked Jiang Yun Zhu quietly.

"En." Jiang Yun Zhu replied.

Yin Cui was also a little confused. She felt that Shen Feng Ming liked her master and thought he would definitely stay tonight.

After a long while, Yin Cui looked around and saw no one around and asked Jiang Yun Zhu, "Master, should I throw away the bowl of medicine in the kitchen?"

Medicine. That medicine was something Jiang Yun Zhu prepared for herself. If Shen Feng Ming stayed tonight, she would find an opportunity to drink the medicine.

Now. 

"Pour it out." Jiang Yun Zhu uttered before asking, "Be careful, don't be seen." 

There were seven-eight people in the yard.

These eight servants were all Shen Feng Ming's people. She didn't want Shen Feng Ming to know that she had prepared this medicine.

In fact, if one thinks about it carefully, he should be willing for her to drink the medicine.

Jiang Yun Zhu shook her head. Forget it, he didn't even stay.

When Shen Feng Ming returned to Shen Manor, it was already very late. Princess Danyang was still awake and waiting for him.

She had many things to ask Shen Feng Ming, but when she saw how burdened he looked, most of the anger in her heart immediately disappeared, leaving only her heart in distress.

After asking Shen Feng Ming a few questions in concern, she told him to go rest and wanted to wait until tomorrow to discuss those things with him.

Early the next morning, Shen Feng Ming got up early to wash up, changed clothes, and prepared to go out.

The serving attendants had already opened the wardrobe and were waiting for Shen Feng Ming to indicate which item to wear.

In the past, Shen Feng Ming didn't care about this kind of thing at all and would casually point something out.

But today, he stared at the closet.

There were many clothes in his wardrobe. All of which were prepared for him by Princess Danyang. Most of them were white and black. Because even if there were other clothes prepared for him, he rarely wore clothes of different colors.

Today, his eyes fell on the cyan, lake blue, and maple clothes in the corner.

The serving attendants were very discerning and immediately brought out a maple-colored robe. He was surprised that the sun was rising in the west today. He had waited upon Shen Feng Ming all these years and Shen Feng Ming had rarely been seen wearing such colorful clothes.

Shen Feng Ming frowned when staring at the clothes, but finally tried to put them on and looked at the mirror.

Wearing clothes of this color and having such a stern appearance gave him a cool and unique look.

The serving attendants marveled at how good-looking his master was, but didn't dare to look or say it out loud.

However, Shen Feng Ming took off the clothes. After a while of hesitation, he finally picked out a moon-white robe and put it on. He also put on accessories too.

The serving attendants were dumbfounded. What happened to their master today? Was it the emperor’s birthday or the empress’s birthday? Or was there something important in the manor? Considering it carefully, there was none!

Shen Feng Ming often left early and came back late when handling cases without a moment's notice. So he was excused from a lot of etiquette in the manor.

By the time Princess Danyang got up, Shen Feng Ming had already gone out.

"Didn't he resign?" Princess Danyang wondered. Where did he go so early?

The serving attendants couldn't reply as they didn't know it either.

Princess Danyang's face turned cold at once. They were all a bunch of trash.

The serving attendants were on tenterhooks. They certainly didn't know where Shen Feng Ming had gone and never dared to ask. However, Shen Feng Ming was really a little strange today.

Princess Danyang noticed his strange reaction and asked, "What?"

The serving attendant hesitantly answered, "It's nothing. It's just that the young master was a little, a little..."

"A little what? Tell me quickly!" Princess Danyang shouted sharply.

The serving attendant's knees softened. He immediately knelt on the ground and then spoke quickly.

Princess Danyang found it strange after hearing this. Shen Feng Ming had never cared about dressing up, so why did he choose it today?

She sensed something unusual. It was said that women should look good to please themselves, but what about men?

As soon as Jiang Yun Zhu got up, Shen Feng Ming came. His appearance today was eye-catching.

Jiang Yun Zhu was stunned for a moment. Then she looked away and asked him, "Have you had breakfast?"

Shen Feng Ming seemed to be in a good mood today, "No."

"Then let's eat some together." Jiang Yun Zhu said.

The servants had prepared breakfast early, including two kinds of porridge and a few side dishes. The two of them sat facing each other and ate slowly.

Someone cleared the table and brought tea.

It was getting late at this time. According to the past routine, Shen Feng Ming should have gone to deal with official business, but he had no intention of leaving today.

"You aren't busy today?" Jiang Yun Zhu asked.

"En, you haven't been out recently. How about we go out for a walk?" Shen Feng Ming suggested.

Go out? Of course Jiang Yun Zhu wanted to. But together? What if they meet an acquaintance...

"Let's go, where do you want to go?" Shen Feng Ming said, already standing up.

Jiang Yun Zhu hesitated for a moment and then stood up, "I don't have any place in particular I want to go, just casually stroll around.

"Okay." Shen Feng Ming went along.

Just like that, the two people went out.

At the beginning, Jiang Yun Zhu was cautious. But when she arrived at the lively market and saw the rows of shops on the street and the constant sound of hawking around, she instantly felt perked up.

During the recent period, she was either in the prison car or in the Division. She almost forgot about the fireworks in this world.

In a good mood, she strolled down the street.

Shen Feng Ming followed on the side.

As they walked around, the front became more and more lively. The clusters of red maples in the ancient temple were beautiful.

There was a unique smell of temple incense in the air. Jiang Yun Zhu looked around and realized that they had arrived at the White Horse Temple without knowing it. The maple leaves at White Horse Temple were one of a kind!

"Let's go take a look?" Jiang Yun Zhu turned to Shen Feng Ming.

"Okay." Shen Feng Ming replied.

The two found the main entrance of the temple and entered the temple. There were many tourists in the temple. Jiang Yun Zhu didn't want to go to the busy place at this time and went to the back mountain.

The further they walked, the quieter it was. With the red maples all around them, Jiang Yun Zhu felt that the trip was worthwhile.

This made her want to see the top of the mountain more and more. The scenery there must be beautiful.

It was just that this mountain was a bit high. She had been in poor health recently. After climbing for a while, she felt her legs were sore and swollen.

Looking up, she saw that she was still far away from the top of the mountain. She felt that she might not be able to climb up today.

At this time, Shen Feng Ming spoke out, "Let me carry you." 

He said it very casually and moved very naturally. He got closer to Jiang Yun Zhu, bent down slightly, and signaled Jiang Yun Zhu to come up.

Jiang Yun Zhu was stunned. He wanted to carry her? She didn't understand him even more.

"No, let's take a rest here." Jiang Yun's mouth refused faster than her brain could react.

"No need to be polite with me." Shen Feng Ming said.

Jiang Yun Zhu simply picked a stone and sat down. She didn't dare to let him carry her.

Seeing how firm she was, Shen Feng Ming had no choice but to sit at the side and accompany her.

After resting for a while, Jiang Yun Zhu didn't want to continue climbing and suggested going back.

The two went down the mountain from the other side. There were obviously more people on this side than on the other side. They didn't go far before they saw tourists.

When tourists saw the two of them, their eyes couldn't help but stay on them for a while. Some people walking past them would look back at them.

Who didn't like beauties? In this scene, one was pretty and the other was handsome. The two walking together were like a painting.

Jiang Yun Zhu frowned. In fact, she didn't want to be with Shen Feng Ming like this.

She speeded up. Soon, the two of them left the White Horse Temple and reached another street. Then Jiang Yun Zhu slowed down.

She smelled a fragrance on the tip of her nose. She looked straight ahead and saw a stall selling sesame pancakes and mutton soup on the other side of the street. The stall owners were an old couple. The old man  skillfully makes sesame seed pancakes, while the old woman cooked mutton soup and swiftly collected the bowls.

Many people at the stall were full of praise, proving that their culinary skills were great.

Jiang Yun Zhu liked food. Since her stomach was a little hungry, she wanted to go over and try it. It was just that, would Shen Feng Ming eat street snacks?

"Let's go and have a try." Shen Feng Ming simply uttered.

"Huh? Oh, okay!" Jiang Yun Zhu followed.

The two of them chose a seat by the side and ordered two sesame seed cakes and two bowls of mutton soup.

Jiang Yun Zhu took a sip of the soup first. The soup was fresh but not sour. It tasted delicious. Then she took a bite of the sesame pancakes. There were many layers in it. Crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. Truly yummy.

Jiang Yun Zhu took a sip of soup and a bite of sesame seed pancakes.

The sesame pancakes weren’t big, so Jiang Yun Zhu finished it quickly. Just when she was hesitating whether to ask for another, one appeared in front of her.

It was Shen Feng Ming. He seemed to know what she was thinking.

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