Chapter 82: Hidden Plan (1/2)

“Sister, I’m hungry.”

“Go eat.” Ye Shuiyao said without lifting her head, her gaze still fixed at the two lotus flowers drawn by Ye Wuchen a few moments ago. Even she could not understand why she insisted on being taught to paint Twin Lotus Flower on One Stalk.

“This… me and Xue-er would like to have a meal with sister, right here. Can we?” Ye Wuchen said impatiently, like the behavior of an attached younger brother.

Ye Shuiyao laid down her brush, taking small steps out of the room, a subtle fragrance wafted from her fluttering light blue skirt. This rich and mellow fragrance of a woman caused Ye Wuchen’s heart some loss of control. He couldn’t help but think of that night; that beautiful body, so beautiful that it was suffocating… and the feel of it….

When she returned, her hands held a wooden tray full of food. She set it down in front of Ye Wuchen and Ning Xue. All her meals were delivered by female servants, and she very rarely ate at the same table as the rest of the family. The more time passed, the more it became the usual practice between her and the whole family.

“Eat.”

“What will sister eat?”

“I’m not hungry.”

“..... It would be better if I asked Xiao Lu to secretly deliver mine and Ning Xue’s food. They won’t notice.”

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The small table which was usually only occupied by Ye Shuiyao is now seating three. Wuchen and Ning Xue squeezed in together on one side. On the other side, Ye Shuiyao bent down poised as she supped. Ye Wuchen completely fills small bowl in front of Ning Xue food. Already used to being spoiled by brother, she lightly chewed her food. Most of Ye Wuchen’s attention was fixed on Ye Shuiyao’s face while the corners of his lips curled upwards.

“Stop staring.” She said lowly when she could no longer stand his gaze.

“But it’s nice to look at you while you’re eating. I must say, sister, you are pleasing to watch at all times. Don't you agree, Xue-er?” Ye Wuchen said smiling.

“Yeah! Sister is the most beautiful.” Ning Xue said in a loud and clear voice.

Ye Shuiyao went silent while her heart started beating faster.

“Sister, do you normally dine alone, away from the other family members?”

“..... It has become a habit.”

“Then Xue-er and I will come by to visit more often, is that okay?”

Ye Shuiyao lightly moved the white-jade chopsticks in her hand, seemingly not to have heard what was said. After a long while, Ye Wuchen finally received an “Okay” in response, the sound so soft he almost missed it.

For the entire afternoon, Ye Wuchen stayed in Ye Shuiyao’s room, painting comfortably and leisurely. Completely ignorant to what his parents had been dealing with. Both mentally and physically exhausted, their facial expressions have totally become stiff.

On the other hand.

“Anointing the Head with the Purest Powers? The God of Sword really had such a capability. Hmph. So that’s the way it is. No wonder he could acquire such astonishing strength and talent in a very short time. The God of Sword really cared about this young child though, for what purpose?”

“This, your subordinate doesn’t know.”