107 In Love With Him (2/2)

Sighing tiredly, Rin looks up at the soft smiled Duyi Zhong.

”What is it Governor Duyi wanted to discuss with me?”

”I'll tell you but come inside first, I'll brew us some tea.”

Rin nodded and followed the old governor inside. After pouring warm tea into her teacup, Duyi Zhong settles down at the wooden table and release a sigh of content while drinking his tea.

”There's nothing better in this world than enjoying a warm cup of tea with a companion, don't you agree?”

”Mm,” Rin hummed and brought the warm cup of tea to her rosy petal-like lips.

Gently placing the cup down, Rin's emerald eyes stare at the elderly figure across from her. ”Now that we have our tea, what is it that Sir Zhong wished to speak to me about?”

”Can't an old man ask a young girl to share a cup of tea with him without any hidden intentions?” Duyi Zhong arched an eyebrow.

Rin chuckled and said, ”That depends.”

”On?”

”On whether or not you sought me here for a cup of tea or for other reasons.” She gracefully lifted the cup to her lips to hide her smile.

Duyi Zhong smiled in return and chuckled. ”I suppose you're right. I did come here to ask you something.”

Setting her cup down, Rin looks at the old man with glassy eyes. ”Well then please share, and remember I only have ten minutes. Don't want to keep Lord An waiting.”

Duyi Zhong's expression stiffened, a sharp look flashing within his eyes.

”Bai Rin…you don't have to answer me if you don't want to but…” He paused before continuing. ”Why exactly are you helping An Sun? I know a clever girl like you could escape if she wanted to, yet you continue to stay by his side.”

Seeing Duyi Zhong's questioning expression, Rin's eyes remained clear and dull. After a brief period of silence, Rin chuckled.

”I have my reasons.” Her silk lashes fluttered as she stared down at her cup.

Duyi Zhong's expression turned grim. ”Which are?”

Rin smiled helplessly at his persistence and gently scratched her white cheek. ”Ahaha, to be quite frank they're kind of complicated.”

Duyi Zhong pressed his lips together and asked in a low tone, ”Are you in love with him?”