Chapter 79 Go with the Flow and Another Scheme (1/2)
Sima Lingyun was rather confident in his own charm. A young lady from the countryside that was Cloud City definitely would not have ever seen such a gracious and elegant man like him. As long as he was more gentle, he would easily get a girl like her who did not know anything.
He was secretly delighted and his smile grew even more gentle and charming as he looked at Mo Xuetong warmly. Mo Xuetong felt gooseb.u.mps appear all over her body. However, she smiled at him gently by all outward appearance and coldly in her heart. She could not wait to tear off that fake gentleness on his face.
In her past life, she was determined to marry Sima Lingyun right after she met him. He had not wasted too much effort to get her heart. In this life, she had long since seen through his character flaws. She would not marry him again. That was why he had tried again and again to create opportunities for them to meet. It would be best if rumors were to spread because of this!
Rumors, she shall see if they can stand against the rumors!
The carriage was s.p.a.cious. Sima Lingyun only entered the carriage after both Mo Xueqiong and Mo Xuetong got on. He discovered after he got on that Mo Xueqiong had taken the innermost seat while Mo Xuetong sat outside. Sima Lingyun could only move in and sat close to Mo Xueqiong. A strong fragrant scent came from Mo Xueqiong. It was a scent that made one's heart beat faster and one's breath grow more heated.
”Your Excellency, have you seen Eldest Sister on your journey here?” Mo Xuetong looked up and leaned against the inside part of the carriage and asked him with a casual smile.
There was a light gauze curtain hanging down from the carriage window. Sunlight streamed through it and onto half her face. Half of her face was in the light while the other was shrouded in darkness. It made her beautiful face seemed more mysterious and charming coupled with her beautiful smile. Even though her body was still immature, her beauty was stunning.
Sima Lingyun turned his head and could not see her entire face. He could only see the side of her face with a gentle smile. His heart skipped a beat and his eyes grew darker. He felt really hot and he took two deep breaths. He suddenly felt as if the scent from Mo Xueqiong, who was on his side, was too strong. It made one feel stifled and annoyed. He only calmed down when he turned around hurriedly to the other side.
”I did not see first miss along this way. However, it is a good day to look at plum blossoms today. I heard that the plum blossoms there blossom earlier than others. You can both go pick a few and put them in a vase. It is an enjoyable thing to do. He smiled to hide the discomfort he felt. His body moved towards the outside and away from Mo Xueqiong.
”Your Excellency, help me pick a few later. I can bring them back and put them in the beautiful vase that you gave me last time.” Mo Xueqiong moved closer to Sima Lingyun in order to hear him better. She turned around and stared at him.
”Fourth Miss, you are too polite. My cousin brought the vase with her to the capital last time. Because it was a gift from her, we sent one to every n.o.ble lady and wife from the manors we are friendly with. I am glad that you liked it.” Even though Sima Lingyun was smiling, there was a look of displeasure in his eyes.
Mo Xueqiong was unlike Mo Xuemin. Even though Mo Xuemin was a concubine's daughter, she was gentle and talented. She was also unlike Mo Xuetong, who even though was not mature, was already extremely beautiful. He was not interested in her at all. Yet, she insisted on leaning towards him and using some worthless matters to get closer to him. The fragrance she wore made him even more annoyed. It was all thanks to his good upbringing for him to keep a smile on his face.
He was interested in Mo Xuetong, so he would not make Mo Xuetong suspicious of him. As such, he explained himself immediately!
”Your Excellency is really close to Eldest Sister. Have you admired the plum blossoms with Eldest Sister in the past?” Mo Xuetong smiled and asked him. She was pleased to be given some peace and quiet when she saw Mo Xueqiong moving closer towards Sima Lingyun.
However, it was rather rude for Mo Xuetong to say this. It seemed like something Mo Xueqiong, a really brash person, would say. Sima Lingyun did not expect Mo Xuetong to be so direct and was stunned. His expression grew slightly grave and ugly. He was about to rebut when Mo Xuetong smiled at him warmly.
”Your Excellency, did I say something wrong? Did you not save Eldest Sister when she fell off her horse? If you think that I have said something wrong, please don't blame me. I won't say it again in the future.” Her sweet voice and the change in her tone to one of a person being wronged made it hard for anyone to question her about her rudeness earlier. Furthermore, what she had said was true. Sima Lingyun would seem petty if he brought up the matter again.
Furthermore, which man would really get angry with a young girl who spoke cutely!
”My family has close ties with the Mo family, so first miss and I are naturally closer. Furthermore, Young Master Mo and I are good friends too. I sent first miss home when I saw that she was injured. Third Young Miss Mo must have just come to the capital then. Have you been to the market? If you wish to, get someone to get me. I will take you around to have fun.” Even though he could not blame Mo Xuetong, he still had to explain himself. Sima Lingyun smiled gently as he looked at Mo Xuetong while he spoke.
However, all he saw was Mo Xueqiong's smiling face.
”Your Excellency, you are really close to my Eldest Sister. I heard that you even went to her Fuqing Garden a few times and brought her many accessories. She later gave me a pair of earrings. They were really beautiful. You have such good taste. If you are bringing her things next time, could you bring me a few as well?”