C230 (1/2)
After Xi Sumo woke up from his fever, he went to find Chu Nantian. She did this to confirm something, and she was also surprised by Chu Nantian's invitation. However, she also wanted to get a deeper understanding of the situation, and to clarify the situation.
After sharing lunch, she went back to her room to rest. Chu Nantian very politely sent her back, but once he entered the room, he never left, staying in her room in the name of reading books: ”Go to sleep, I'll play the flute for you to see, just like that night. You know, I won't offend you. ”
Xi Sumo did not refuse, because no matter how deep the gourd was, Chu Nantian had a motive. When it was clean, which was when he showed his true face, she asked Shan Shan to put down the tent and at the same time gave her a look.
Shan Shan understood, and stayed in the house, right in front of her bed.
Amidst the melodious flute music, Xi Sanmo slowly fell asleep.
When she woke up in the afternoon, Chu Nantian invited her out for a walk in the sun. He even took the cloak from Luo Shan and tied it for her.
Even Luo Shan gently tugged on the corner of Xi Suming's clothes and pouted at her, trying to persuade her to pay attention to distance and propriety.
However, she did not seem to mind. Walking side by side with Chu Nantian, chatting and laughing, she was extremely unhappy. Her appearance was like a pair of intimate lovers that could not bear to part with one another.
Even though the Xi Family's rules were strict, the servants still talked about it secretly.
”Miss, what happened?”
”Did she fall in love with Young Master Chu again?”
”Although the prince is noble, he is not good to the young miss. Have you ever seen the prince treat the young miss in such a gentle manner?” No matter how strong Miss is, she's still a woman. If she's a woman, then she naturally likes gentle and affectionate men.
”What's more, the young miss and the prince have an engagement. Does the young miss want to violate the contract, or do you want to ensnare the old master in the midst of his injustice?”
”Do you want to ask about Samantha? Should I call the Madam back to take charge of the show? ”
People who had good intentions ran to Luo Shan and secretly expressed them in a corner.
Luo Shan's first reaction was to smack that person into the ground. Although she also felt that there was something wrong with Xi Sanmo, she still stood up for him without any hesitation, ”What breach of contract? In this world, only the King bullies the Young Miss, so why don't you choose someone else? Not to mention not getting married, even if she did, the young miss would still be able to remarry. ”
”Scram! Scram! Scram! Scram! Then, when I hear you whispering to the little miss, I will chase all of you out of the house and let all of you see the street!” Remember, the rest of your peaceful lives today were given to you by the young mistress. If it weren't for the young mistress saving you from the refugees, you would have starved to death on the streets long ago. ”Me too, so we need to know how to repay a favor, no matter what Miss does, we have to support Miss, not doubt Miss, do you understand?”
The sounds of discussion stopped, but Chu Nantian's actions became more and more excessive. When crossing the bridge, he would always place his hand on Xi Sanmo's waist and gently say, ”Be careful.”
When he reached the cold chair, he would help Xi Sanmo to sit down and then order someone to bring him hot tea to quench his thirst. When Simone finished her water, he wiped her mouth with a silk handkerchief. When he got up, he had to help Xi Sumo tie up the cloak. All his actions were so considerate.
However, Xi Sumo didn't feel anything and didn't object to it. To thoroughly investigate Nantian's motives and identity, she had to pay a price, not to mention that Chu Nantian's actions had not broken her bottom line. Since they hadn't broken through yet, why did they have to be so coquettish? Why not laugh it off and act it out with each other?
By the evening, the temperature had gradually turned cold. Xi Sumo was also a bit tired, so she stood up to bid farewell to Chu Nantian.
Chu Nantian wanted to continue, he pressed on her shoulder, and smiled with gentleness and charm: ”Since ancient literati loved the beauty of the setting sun, before such beautiful scenery, why don't you listen to me play another song!”
His docile appearance was comparable to a well-trained pet dog, making his master unable to feel even the slightest bit of disgust or suspicion.
The flute's sound was like a gentle tide, gently pushing forward. It soaked the fine sand, yet it was also like smooth silk brushing across one's face. When he reached out to grab it, it slipped away from his fingertips, causing him to feel an itch.
After the song, Xi Sumo was mesmerized and could not recover from the shock for a long time. Only when Chu Nantian's slender fingers touched her delicate face did she regain her senses and quickly evade his gentle attacks.
However, he was not angry. Instead, he tactfully stood up, took a step back, and said with a smile, ”I heard that Miss Xi's culinary skills are outstanding, I wonder if you will have a chance to have a taste tonight.”
Luoshan interjected, ”Young Master Chu, Miss's body isn't completely healed. She has accompanied you for one day, I believe she is tired. How about another day?”
Chu Nantian did not insist and nodded with a smile, ”That's true too, I'm too inconsiderate. I wonder if I can send Miss Xi back to her room and also have dinner with her in the Silent Fragrance Courtyard?”
”This... ”Isn't it too late? If by any chance the king …”
Xi Sumo promptly interrupted Luo Shan's words, and smiled with ulterior motives: ”I always say that you rely on your parents and friends at home, and Young Master Chu is not familiar with this place. As a friend who goes through thick and thin together, I naturally have to act as a host and take care of Young Master Chu. It's rare for Young Master Chu to cherish my culinary skills. Why don't I cook some dishes for Young Master Chu tonight and have some drinks? ”After Young Master Chu returns to the Kingdom of Yin Mountain, when I find it hard to ask for Young Master Chu's help one day, I will forget that Young Master Chu can also remember this friendship and extend a helping hand.”
Chu Nantian was confused by her harmless smile and put down his promise, ”Although Miss Xi is a woman, she is a bit more loyal than a man. Meeting Miss Xi in this life is the greatest fortune for me. If Miss Xi didn't mind me being her friend, how could I forget this friendship? ”In the future, if there's anything I can help you with, I hope that Miss Xi can help me. I will definitely give you a chance to repay you.”
”Thank you!” A smile appeared on Xi Sanmo's face as he laughed maniacally in his heart.
It was as the eunuch said, the dinner was cooked by Xi Sanmo himself, but none of the dishes she cooked were related to Huo Li's taste or taste. She knew who she belonged to and what she was doing.
Protecting Huo Li was the direction she had never deviated from!
The dinner was just finished. Susu was still cleaning up the table when Xiao Budian barged in.
Luo Shan's face immediately flushed red like a deer that had been struck by its prey.
Chu Nantian was as calm as if he knew Xiao Budian would return.
His body instinctively tilted to the side to see if Huo Li was following behind Xiao Bufan.
However, when Xiao Budian saw the lively and warm scene in the room, he was unable to recover for a moment. He thought of his poor prince, who had been hanging around the palace for a whole day, yet was overjoyed.
Luo Shan, with her gentle and red face, seemed to like staying together with Chu Nantian a lot!
Because of his mixed feelings of resentment and jealousy, Xiao Budian did not want to stay any longer. He stood by the door and said coldly: ”The Prince is accompanying the Young Wolf Lord in the palace. He might not be able to return home tonight. Seeing that Miss Xi has fully recovered, I can also report back to the Prince and let him feel at ease. ”