Chapter 235 - For Her (2/2)

“It looks pretty. It must’ve been expensive!” Sang Wan exclaimed with a smile. The hairpin in her hand had a full sense of weight. Its quality was probably of great value, let alone the workmanship.“I got it specially ordered for you, so it’s naturally more valuable. Do you like it?” Shi Fengju asked with a smile again..

“How can I not like such a lovely hairpin!” Sang Wan smiled, but the smile on her face was somewhat stiff. The more he deliberately tried to please her and treat her well, the more she felt guilty without a reason.

“It’s a relief that you like it! Come on, I’ll help you put it on.” Shi Fengju smiled and took the crystal lotus hairpin. He looked at her hair bun for a brief moment before inserting it for her. Holding her shoulders, he admired her reflection in the mirror before he praised her, “ Sang Wan, you are so beautiful wearing this! I did not get this in vain! I was very anxious when the boat caught fire that day. Luckily, I managed to rescue it…”

“What did you say!” Sang Wan’s body trembled suddenly and her eyes widened. She took the red brocade box placed on the dressing table and saw the scorched marks on it. It was obvious that it had been rescued from the fire. She recalled the situation on that day when Zhang Huan spoke halfway with much consideration. He mentioned that he was at fault for not taking good care of his Young Master. They obviously came out together, but his young master…. he did not pay attention and the pillar fell onto his Young Master!

“You…” Sang Wan suddenly stood up. While holding the embroidered box in her hand, she questioned Shi Fengju, “You went out of the boat. Was it because you later entered the boat again to look for this? Then… Fengju, is that the case?”

“Sang Wan!” Shi Fengju was a little frightened by her expression and felt nervous for no reason. He reached out to force her into his embrace before leaning over her shoulder to answer, “Am I not fine now! Have you forgotten? Back then, when my elder sister took away the jade hairpin that I gave you, I told you that I would find a better one for you. Look, this crystal lotus hairpin is better than that one, right?”

“But you shouldn’t put yourself in danger for this. If something bad happened to you, I would only feel sad and guilty everytime I see this hairpin. Why would I still want it then!” Feeling bitter, Sang Wan had no energy to lean in his arms and she grasped his clothes. “Fengju, you don’t have to be so good to me, really!”

She was bewildered by how well he treated her, causing her to be at a loss. She was unsure how to repay him and she wanted to avoid such a feeling as she did not like it. She did not know what she had that could repay him! The better he treated her, the more afraid she was. He said he liked her, but every time she heard it, she would feel even more unnatural. But really, wasn’t mutual respect between husband and wife good as well? That way, everyone could be calm, comfortable, and at ease!

But not him!

Shi Fengju lowered his head to kiss her gently on the forehead. When he heard the sound of her weeping, he let go of her slightly and lifted her face before he gently caressed the corners of her eyes to wipe away the traces of tears, “Sang Wan, don’t cry! You are my wife and the woman I like. Who will I be good to besides you?”

“Fengju…” Sang Wan’s unbearable tears streamed down her face. She shook her head and lowered her gaze. “Don’t say anymore. In the future, don’t do this again. You have to promise me!”

“Okay, I promise you, I won’t do it again! Don’t cry, hmm? Look at you, I gave you something and you cry like this. Those who aren’t aware will think that I bullied you!” Shi Feng coaxed her with a smile and wiped off her tears.

Sang Wan sniffled and took out her handkerchief to wipe her tears before forcing a smile, “Fengju, I really don’t care about these. I just want you to be safe, that’s all! And Mother won’t stand being frightened again!”

What she said was clearly virtuous with a laudable filial piety. But for some reason, Shi Fengju felt a little disappointed and at a loss. Just what exactly was he looking for? He himself was in a little daze.

“Don’t worry, I will pay attention to that in the future and won’t let you worry!” Shi Fengju smiled and suddenly held her shoulders and said, “Sang Wan, tell me. Do you like me?”

Sang Wan froze and raised her eyes slightly. Her gaze met with his, and she could see the little nervousness in his eyes that he tried to hold back.

Sang Wan blinked slightly to avoid his gaze. Her heart was in a mess, and although she did not know why he had suddenly asked her, she intuitively felt that she would only offend him if she answered incorrectly.

She subconsciously nodded her head and responded with a yes.

Shi Fengju’s eyes lit up as though they were the brightest stars in the night sky. He held her shoulders with great strength and asked, “Sang Wan, you really like me, right?”

“Yes!” Sang Wan nodded but was too afraid to look into his eyes as she leaned against him. He was her husband, so she could not leave him and they were going to be together for their entire lifetime. So naturally she liked him, didn’t she?