Chapter 20: The girl in white 2 (2/2)

Zhu Fenfang pulled up her fist, her gaze got colder as are remembered the lonely memorial ceremony she held alone for years. While the rest of her family flocked the spring garden courtyard for Princess Bai three days long memorial ceremony.

A soft tap on her shoulder drew her away from her sad thoughts, she shivered and blinked twice. Zhu Fenfang turned to her side and said ”thanks for helping me up” her lips curved up, in a gentle smile.

Her lustrous eyes combined with the smile gave off a certain amount of serenity that drew people in. Zhongshan Ling wasn't immune to that effect, he felt calm like all his worries were no more. He couldn't help but smile as his heart soften ”no need to thank me. I was just doing the right thing”.

”You deserves my appreciation for fearlessly doing the right thing” she pulled a loose strand of hair behind her ear and looked down shyly.

Zhongshan Ling smiled wider, she was cute. Like a ray of sunshine after a storm, she was different from the young ladies he had come across at the palace. He was curious to find out just who she was, he saw his guard Fu Hong coming closer and discreetly signalled him to stay back.

”Are you hurt, Miss?” he said.

Zhu Fenfang chuckled a shook her head ”no, thanks”. She looked up, the sun caught in her eyes as she did. Su curved her hands at her eyes to keep out the sun.

Zhongshan Ling noticed her slight discomfort, he rose his hands up in the direction of the sun and used his wide sleeve to protect her from the sun. ”I am sorry for keeping you in the Sun”.

”oh..that's alright” she blushed looking down at her feet.

Zhongshan Ling smiled ”I won't keep you waiting anymore,” he said bringing down his hand and walked away. Zhu Fenfang stood there smiling sheepishly as she watched him leave until her maid ran over. She stood by opposite them watching their interaction.

Zhu Fenfang had caught her eyes when she steadied herself and stopped her from running over. Xiao Chu could only stay put until her mistress was done speaking with the young Master.

”Are you alright, Young Miss? My heart skipped away when you fell. luckily that young Master was there, I don't know what I would have done if you got injured. it's late young Miss let's get going”, Xiao Chu rattled on quickly. She draped a coat on her young mistress's shoulders and guided her to the carriage.

Zhu Fenfang pulled the coat tighter and as she got into the carriage. She couldn't help but think that the young Master back then was a little familiar. it was like she met him before but she couldn't remember where.

When she kept getting blanks, Zhu Fenfang decided to keep the matter aside and instead focused on preparing for her mother's memorial ceremony.