Chapter 201 - Plum Blossom Forest (2/2)

“So did you miss me, hmm?” Shi Fengju deepened his tone and whispered in her ear. Although they had only been apart for two days, he felt out of place. He could not concentrate on his work, and could not sleep at night when he was home. As such, he might as well make his way over to find her. Only when he held her in his arms and kissed her would the uneasiness in his heart settle down.

Sang Wang nodded and buried her face in his chest, too embarrassed to raise her head.

“Sang Wan!” Shi Fengju called out in a low voice, as he lifted her chin and gave her a deep kiss. The moan Sang Wan made unconsciously was swallowed by him and she couldn’t help but wrap her arms around his waist as she raised her head to accept his kiss.

The two pull away from each other after a long while. Shi Fengju brushed his finger against Sang Wan’s red and tender lips as he laughed deeply, “Sang Wan, I can’t seem to fall asleep without you by my side, you have to compensate me when we go back!”

Sang Wan hit him lightly, “Look at you, saying these words at a place like this! Mother will get mad at me if she heard you!”

Shi Fengju laughed and trapped her tightly in his arms, “Bodhisattva only takes care of the things happening within the temple and does not have time for this big big world so there’s no need for you to be afraid! Mother will be too busy to get mad at you, rest assured!”

Sang Wan laughed aloud, “We will be going back tomorrow so you shouldn’t have made an extra effort to come here. Hurry home before the sun sets. The sun in the early spring isn’t warm so the journey home will become colder if you leave later.”

“I will accompany you for a little more; it doesn’t hurt for me to sleep over at a nearby house tonight so that we can go home together tomorrow!” Shi Fengju came such a long way just to see her so he was not willing to go home so soon.

Upon hearing him, Sang Wan no longer tried to persuade him. Instead, both of them sat close together as they had a private conversation.

“Young Master! Young Mistress! Not good! Not good!” Zhide’s wavering voice reached Shi Fengju and Sang Wan, who received a shock.

“What’s wrong?” They came out from the back of the bamboo cluster. It was clear that Shi Fengju was unhappy when he gave Zhide a dark look. He was just enjoying a short but sweet time with his beloved wife in this splendid place when it got disrupted. It was already considered tolerant of him to not chase Zhide away.

“It’s Third Missy! Third Missy…”

“What happened to Third Sister! Hurry and bring us there!” Sang Wan’s expression changed immediately. Did Shi Lian fall or get bitten by some venomous snakes or insects? That would be terrible!

“Young Mistress, you shouldn’t go!” Zhide quickly went to stop Sang Wang before forcing herself to speak, “A young master came out of nowhere and began pestering Third Missy. When Liu Ya and I heard the commotion, Liu Ya went over to protect Third Missy while I hurried here to inform you about it. I’m not sure how things are going now!”

“How preposterous!” Shi Fengju said coldy, ”Which directions to?”

Zhide hurriedly gave the directions.

Shi Fengju told Sang Wan, “You should head over to the temple with Zhide, I will go and take a look!”

“Be careful, make sure Third Sister is not taken advantage of!” Sang Wan nodded her head as she knew that it would be inappropriate for her to follow along.

“I know! You should go back quickly!” Shi Fengju turned around and hurriedly walked in the direction Zhide pointed to.

“Young Mistress, let’s head back quickly!” Zhide was unwilling to stay outside any longer as she was afraid of getting Sang Wan involved in any bad rumors.

Upon returning through the back gate, Sang Wan and Zhide waited nervously at the garden for further news. Sang Wan was not worried about what Zhide was afraid of. After all, she was with Shi Fengju all the while so it would be impossible for her to be caught in any bad rumors with him as her witness.

After a short while, Liu Ya and Cai Yun was supporting Shi Lian, whose hair and dress was slightly messy. Sang Wan heaved a sigh of relief.

“Big Sister Sang Wan!” Shi Lian called out as she held back her tears. Sang Wan returned a few comforting words before ordering Liu Ya and Zhide to accompany Shi Lian to the back of some bushes in the garden to tidy herself up before Sang Wan went out of the back gate to see Shi Fengju.

“Is Third Sister alright?” Sang Wan asked softly.

“She’s alright.” Shi Fengju shook his head and said gently, “Don’t let Mother and the others know of this, you should head back and rest first. I will tell you in detail later, so head back first!”

This time, Sang Wan was no longer the one to urge him to leave.

She knew that they were not in a suitable place to discuss things so she nodded and said, “You should be heading back soon as well. Be careful on the road. I will be returning to the household with Mother and the others tomorrow!”

Shi Fengju smiled and nodded his head as he watched Sang Wan make her way back. His expression turned dark when he was reminded of what happened just now.

Although Shi Lian was not born from the same mother, she was still a missy from the Shi Family. Hong Xi, that scoundrel, better not think that he could get away with things just because he was the son of a senior provincial government official!

After Sang Wan finished comforting Shi Lian in the side room, the group of people returned to their own rooms to rest. Liu Ya and Zhide served Sang Wan quietly and were no longer making any comments about leaving the temple.

Liu Ya was secretly glad that her Young Master called for her Young Mistress at that unexpected moment. Otherwise, it might have been her young mistress meeting that Mister Hong, and her young mistress was prettier and had a better temperament than Third Missy. One look and anyone could tell that that man was a lecher!

The more Sang Wan thought, the more worried she was, but she could not simply ask Liu Ya and Zhide because the walls in the temple might have ears. As such, she could only hold herself back.

On the next day, when they were leaving the temple as a group, Shi Lian’s composure had recovered, and she gave a nod and returned a smile when she noticed Sang Wan looking at her worriedly. With this, Sang Wan’s worry eased.

Upon returning to the household, Wang Shi gave an order for them to return to their respective houses.