Dream of the Red Chamber

Chapter 391 Rong Qing Yearns for Her Hometown

In the teahouse.

The storyteller was recounting tales of the Sui and Tang dynasties. On the table sat a small bundle containing all sorts of needles and thread, and a box of fine rouge and face powder. Four plates of fresh fruits and snacks were laid out, along with a pot of hot tea.

Granny Han leaned back, cracking watermelon seeds as she listened to the storyteller. Suddenly, footsteps sounded, and turning around, she saw the little maid Qingfan coming up the steps.

She sat down closer, pouting, and said, "It's still locked, Granny. You said, Miss—"

Granny Han glanced at her sideways and said, "Stop worrying about useless things. We're living off Master Yuan these days, but the young lady is so proud, that's why she's always acting so awkwardly. As the saying goes, quarrels at the head of the bed are reconciled at the foot of the bed. Anyway... Master Yuan wouldn't harm the young lady, would he?"

Qingfan shrank his neck, thought for a moment, and said, "That's not possible."

"If that's the case, why are you worrying about those things? Come, have some tea, and we'll go back after it gets dark."

Qingfan responded with a soft "yes," sipping her tea, her brow furrowed with worry. She thought to herself that Master Yuan would certainly not harm her young lady, but who knew what would happen to Siqi, who seemed to have a powerful backer? Last time, if the three of them hadn't worked together, her young lady would likely have been in serious trouble.

With a sigh, he looked out the window and saw that the sun was setting in the west, estimating that it was almost dusk. He became even more worried about his daughter.

Little did she know that Miaoyu's mind was completely blank at that moment, devoid of any thoughts, as if she had been pulled out of the water. She was only focused on circulating her qi and had no other thoughts at all.

After a long while, Miaoyu finally opened her eyes and saw Siqi trembling and weak in the legs, wearing only a gauze robe, serving Chen Siyuan as he washed.

Then Siqi said coquettishly, "It's already this late, why don't you just stay the night, sir? Why go back?"

Chen Siyuan smiled and said, "The last leg of a journey is the hardest. There's less than a year until the competition, so we really can't afford to slack off. Don't worry, if I pass the imperial examination next year, you'll definitely be rewarded."

Siqi scolded him a couple of times and then said nothing more. After washing him up, she helped Chen Siyuan get dressed and then, supporting him against the wall, escorted him outside, watching him leave gracefully.

Upon turning back into the bedroom, Siqi's expression immediately changed. She glanced down at Miaoyu, her gaze then sliding downwards, startling Miaoyu so much that she pleaded, "No, no, good sister, please spare me this time!"

Siqi was secretly pleased with herself and said coldly, "You'd better remember these words. If you dare to talk back to me like that again, you'll regret it!"

Miaoyu's eyes seemed to be filled with tears, but she couldn't say a word and just kept shaking her head.

Siqi became increasingly smug, but then she noticed that Miaoyu's expression contained both fear and an indescribable feeling.

Suddenly remembering Ouguan and Diguan from the Grand View Garden, Siqi shivered. When she looked at Miaoyu again, her eyes were full of fear. She quickly said a few words, turned around, and hurriedly left, leaning against the wall.

Just now, after being tossed about and her body was surging with waves, Miaoyu was extremely ashamed. In the midst of this extreme shame, Miaoyu felt as if she had lost her soul each time, as if her soul had flown away and her body was floating on clouds.

After she begged for mercy until she gave up, she witnessed a live sex show. Siqi was already bold and daring, and in bed she was even more unrestrained. Miaoyu, besides being astonished, also lost control twice more...

Miaoyu was originally the daughter of an official family. She became a nun while still keeping her hair to avoid disaster. Her aloofness and pride were just a facade. In reality, the Chang family had fallen on hard times, and she herself was like a floating duckweed, living in constant fear and not knowing where she would be tomorrow.

After numerous twists and turns, she was forced to become Chen Siyuan's concubine. How could someone of Miaoyu's temperament possibly accept this willingly?

After being taken as a concubine, a whole new world opened up for her. In her moments of reverie, after the suffocation subsided, Miaoyu finally felt truly alive. Thus, she became uncontrollably lost in her daily fantasies, only to be overwhelmed with shame afterward. She harbored a deep-seated hatred for Chen Siyuan, yet simultaneously longed for him to come and take advantage of her. Later, she inexplicably learned male sexual techniques, but such methods of solace could never compare to the pleasures of physical intimacy.

As the saying goes, desires are insatiable, and Miaoyu spent her days alternating between indulgence and regret. Naturally, Miaoyu was ashamed to voice these thoughts, keeping them buried deep in her heart. But today, Siqi somehow found a vajra made of latex, and Miaoyu immediately opened the door to a new world—she was surprised to discover such a wondrous object!
Therefore, she wasn't staring at Siqi just now, but at that strange object!
After a long while, Miaoyu slowly rose, draped only in a light veil, and pondered to herself. She was now completely at ease, but wondered whether she should provoke Siqi the next day—

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Meanwhile, Fengjie waited anxiously for Chen Siyuan, but he did not return. Disappointed, she went back to her own courtyard. Ping'er, on the other hand, devoted herself to praying for her deceased mother at the Longcui Nunnery.

As evening approached, Baochai, having not seen Daiyu all day, led Ying'er to Xiaoxiang Pavilion. To her surprise, as soon as they entered, they saw Granny Wang and the others holding their breath and tiptoeing, peering into the pavilion.

Baochai was very surprised and pulled Wang Mama aside to ask, "Is something wrong, Lin Daiyu?"

Granny Wang hesitated for a moment, but eventually spoke. It was because last time, Baoyu had given gifts from Prince Bei Jing to everyone he met. When Daiyu saw the things from his hometown, she couldn't help but feel saddened by the sight of them. She thought of how her parents had died, she had no brothers, and she was living with relatives. She wondered if anyone would bring her some local things.
Because Daiyu had been forcing a smile just two days before, she could no longer hold back her emotions and secretly began to sob.

When Baochai asked the reason, she couldn't help but sigh. They were both living here, but at least Baochai had her mother, while Daiyu was all alone, which made Baochai feel even more sorry for her.

She nodded slightly to Granny Wang, and then moved gracefully towards Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

But as soon as she reached the window, Zijuan advised, "Miss, your health has only improved in the last two years. You mustn't cry and ruin your health. Master Bao sent these things to cheer you up, so why are you upset instead?"
If you upset the young lady, just throw all this dirt out. The old lady, Uncle Yuan, and Miss Bao have gone to great lengths to find medicine for her illness, and she's only just starting to recover. If she keeps crying like this, aren't they just making themselves miserable?

Daiyu replied, "I'm already feeling terrible, so why would I cry? Would that be worse?"

Zijuan laughed and said, "Isn't that right? Your health isn't just yours anymore."

Daiyu burst into laughter through her tears, and scolded playfully, "You're talking nonsense!"

Zijuan laughed and said, "I mean... if Miss cries herself sick, I'm afraid Miss Bao will blame us."

Upon hearing this, Baochai immediately chimed in, "Who has offended our Rong'er?"

Xueyan glanced outside and quickly smiled, "Miss Bao is here!"

Daiyu glanced outside, quickly wiped away her tears with her handkerchief, met Baochai's smiling almond-shaped eyes, and then turned her head away shyly.

Xueyan hurriedly welcomed Baochai inside, repeatedly winking at her. Baochai, knowing what Xueyan wanted, nodded repeatedly.

Upon entering the study, he glanced at Daiyu and teased, "Oh dear, dear sister, I used to doubt the phrase 'pear blossoms in the rain,' thinking it was just an exaggerated expression by a scholar. But after seeing you today, I realize it's not an exaggeration at all."

Daiyu was extremely embarrassed. She knew that Baochai's jokes were well-intentioned, but she still couldn't help but step forward and bar her teeth and claws, saying, "Good for you, Baochai! I'm so heartbroken, and you're the one who's mocking me!"

Baochai giggled and dodged around the table, while replying to herself, "Look at your young ladies, where is there even a hint of sadness? I think they're just feeling down and waiting for someone to amuse them!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Baochai bumped into Zijuan and, unable to dodge in time, collided with her. Daiyu, who had caught up, then caught her red-handed, and they rolled around in a ball, laughing.

After their playful banter subsided, the two girls made up as before. Baochai knew why Daiyu had shed tears, but didn't know how to comfort her, so she simply brought up Daiyu's illness.

“If you feel unwell, my sister should try to go out for a walk to clear your head. It’s much better than sitting cooped up inside. I wasn’t feeling lazy or feverish the other two days. I was just lying around, and because of the bad weather, I was afraid of getting sick, so I kept myself occupied with something. I’ve been feeling better these past two days.”

Daiyu said, "What you say makes perfect sense, sister. That's what I'm thinking too."

The two sisters whispered amongst themselves for a while, then had their evening snack together before Baochai bid farewell to Daiyu and left Xiaoxiang Pavilion. Knowing that she couldn't persuade Daiyu with grand principles, Baochai thought for a moment, realizing that she hadn't been to Qingtang Thatched Cottage for quite some time, and then took Ying'er to find Chen Siyuan.

At this moment, Chen Siyuan had just finished his evening snack. Qingwen chatted with him about the wedding shop's affairs, and Chen Siyuan promised, "Now that we've opened, I'll go and give the inner court a heads-up later."

Qingwen happily agreed. She herself didn't care much about money, but she had a younger sister named Luan'er. So she thought about saving some money so that she could find a good marriage for Luan'er in ten years.

Xiangling served fragrant tea and said, "Today, Sister Ping'er moved into Longcui Nunnery, saying that she was praying before the Buddha for her mother for a few days. Also, Second Mistress seems to have other important matters to attend to. She sent Feng'er to look for her several times, but seeing that Master had not returned, she stopped coming."

Chen Siyuan nodded in agreement, his face remaining expressionless. In his heart, however, he thought, "Sister Feng is indeed angry! I'm afraid Ping'er moved into the Green Bamboo Nunnery entirely to appease Sister Feng's anger?" At this moment, his mind was as calm as still water. He was thinking of visiting Ping'er at night when he had some free time, but knowing Sister Feng's temperament, he was afraid she wouldn't let Ping'er off the hook unless she saw it with her own eyes.

Never mind, let's talk about this later.

Just as he was pondering this, a soft commotion suddenly came from outside. Wu'er hurriedly went out to see what was happening, and then lifted the curtain and said with a smile, "Master, Miss Bao is here."

Chen Siyuan hurriedly mustered his spirits and got up to greet her. He had only taken a few steps when he saw Sister Bao enter the door with a smile.

She wore a deep purple jacket with pink floral trim and multicolored patterns, over which was a white cross-collared coat, and a light primrose-colored long skirt. As she glanced around, her eyes sparkled, and when her almond-shaped eyes met Chen Siyuan's clear eyes, an uncontrollable smile immediately spread across her face.

After the two had met, Xiangling had already pulled Ying'er to play in the courtyard, and Qingwen, after serving fragrant tea, also pulled Wu'er away.

Once only the two of them remained inside, Baochai said shyly, "It's really not appropriate to come here—" She gestured towards the outside and said, "—We haven't done anything yet, and they've all run away."

Seeing Chen Siyuan laughing happily, Baochai playfully shoved him and said, "I'm talking to you seriously!"

Chen Siyuan then suppressed his smile and said, "My sister Bao and I are deeply in love. Who in the whole household doesn't know that? Heh, sister, just bear with it for another year, and then no one will tease you anymore."

Baochai's pretty face flushed red, her hands twisted together, wanting to grab Chen Siyuan's large hand, yet hesitating. Chen Siyuan, as if he could read her mind, slightly moved his chair closer, and casually took her soft hands in his, his brows furrowed in a mournful tone, saying, "Wouldn't it have been better if Yun'er had stayed peacefully at Qin'er's place? Why did she go back to Hengwu Garden?"

Baochai cursed inwardly, thinking that if Xiangyun didn't return, she was afraid that she would be deceived by this person and lose her innocence sooner or later.

So she scolded him, "You always say something inappropriate after just a few words."

Chen Siyuan chuckled and said, "In matters of love between men and women, some people fall in love at first sight because of physical attraction, while others seek a deep connection, a mutual understanding, which they call a soulmate. These two are like yin and yang, and for me, neither can be lacking." As he spoke, he raised Baochai's left hand and gently pecked it.

Baochai's heart softened instantly. She feigned annoyance and rolled her eyes at him, but said nothing. He desired her body, and she desired him just as much.

Baochai would never say such things aloud, so she suppressed the heat in her heart and quickly got to the point.

"I went to see Lin today, but I found her crying sadly."

Chen Siyuan was taken aback, and quickly frowned, asking, "Who has offended Daiyu again?"

Baochai said, "Perhaps it's because she's seeing something that reminds her of someone." Baochai then explained the situation.

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Siyuan said angrily, "This Baoyu... he's really good for nothing and good for nothing." After a pause, he added, "Never mind, I'll go see Lin Daiyu when I have time tomorrow."

Baochai nodded and said, "You mentioned Lin Daiyu last time. Should I give her a heads-up?"

After thinking it over for a moment, Chen Siyuan nodded and said, "Alright... I can't very well bring up such a thing to Lin Meimei's face."

Baochai said again, "I'm still wondering what tricks you're going to use this time."

Chen Siyuan laughed and said, "It's just a charade, but we'll have to wait until next year." Baochai seemed to understand something, thinking that Chen Siyuan would definitely find some sorcerers and Taoist priests to fool people in the future, and immediately covered her mouth and laughed.

Having finished their business, the two of them were naturally quite affectionate. However, their summer clothes were too thin, and Baochai was afraid of causing a scene, so she only had a brief taste before taking her leave as if fleeing.

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After a carefree day yesterday, Chen Siyuan was only slightly tired. When he woke up, he was in good spirits and showed no signs of anything amiss.

Feeling pleased with himself, Chen Siyuan continued to practice his stance training early in the morning for the sake of his happiness in the second half of his life. He also jogged around the Grand View Garden before returning to his thatched cottage.

When it was past mid-morning, Xiangling came in from outside and said, "Master, I checked. Miss Lin went to Qiushuangzhai just now and has just returned to Xiaoxiang Pavilion."

Chen Siyuan immediately dropped his book, grabbed a bag of candy, and went out. Daiyu was born in Suzhou and grew up in Yangzhou; if she really wanted to be picky, she probably preferred Yangzhou to her hometown.

This Dongtang is a specialty of Yangzhou, known for its soft texture and sweet, delicious taste. Since Daiyu was feeling homesick, it would be most appropriate to bring this over.

As Chen Siyuan stepped out of the thatched hut and into the passageway, he couldn't help but glance back towards the Longcui Nunnery. Having slept soundly all night and shaken off his fatigue, Chen Siyuan was now harboring other thoughts.

But no matter how good Ping'er is, how can she compare to Lin Daiyu, who is so scheming and plotting against her?

Chen Siyuan immediately composed himself and strode straight to Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

After a while, we crossed the Cuiyan Bridge and arrived at the entrance of the Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

The gates of Xiaoxiang Pavilion were wide open, and Granny Wang and another maid were guarding the courtyard. Seeing Chen Siyuan approaching with a smile, Granny Wang was overjoyed and stood up, exclaiming, "Oh, what brings you here, Brother Yuan?"

Besides being a greeting, these words were also a reminder to Daiyu, who was dressed lightly inside.

Chen Siyuan strolled forward and said with a smile to Granny Wang, "The heat has been unbearable lately, and I'd like to come and see Sister Lin, but I'm afraid it would be presumptuous."

This implies that frequent visits would cause Daiyu to change her clothes repeatedly.

Wang Mama smiled and said in a low voice, "Yuan-ge'er is not an outsider. He comes every few days. How can that be considered a disturbance?" Then she lowered her voice even further and told her about Daiyu's sobbing yesterday.

Chen Siyuan understood immediately. At this moment, Xueyan lifted the beaded curtain to greet him, her smiling eyes narrowed as she said, "Master Yuan, the young lady instructed me to make you some tea."

Chen Siyuan nodded slightly to Granny Wang and stepped forward, asking, "Does your young lady also drink daughter's tea?"

Xueyan smiled and said, "Miss, please have some barley tea... Don't worry, Master Yuan, even if you forgot what I mentioned earlier, Zijuan and I remember it."

Chen Siyuan laughed heartily, and as Xueyan stepped aside, he bowed slightly and entered the room.

Because Daiyu was frail, ice was never used in Xiaoxiang Pavilion, making it slightly stuffy inside. Looking up, he saw Daiyu looking at him with a mixture of anger and joy.

She wore a moon-white long jacket with a pink collar and orchid embroidery, with a white cross-collar inner garment and a light green long skirt. She wore a pearl hairpin and pink and white peach blossoms in her hair. Although she was still slender, her graceful figure was undeniable.

Chen Siyuan was slightly stunned, thinking to himself that Daiyu was finally starting to look like a proper young lady. He quickly snapped out of it and picked up the oil paper package in his hand.

Daiyu retorted, "Sister Bao, you've turned into a gossipmonger. I was just feeling down for a moment, why do you all need to take turns comforting me?"

Chen Siyuan pretended not to know and asked in surprise, "What 'whisperer'? I just got some Dong candy and thought that Lin Daiyu might like it, so I eagerly delivered it to her door."

As soon as the words were spoken, Daiyu was still frowning and pondering the Zhen family's words when Xueyan behind her clasped her hands together and exclaimed, "Ah, it really is Dong Tang?"

Chen Siyuan turned around and handed over the oil paper package. Xueyan happily moved quickly with small steps to the table, opened the rope, and saw that it was indeed yellow and white Dongtang inside.

The girl swallowed hard with delight, then turned around and proudly exclaimed, "Miss, please try this! I've been craving it for so long!"

Daiyu's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but roll her eyes at Chen Siyuan. How could she not know that Chen Siyuan was talking nonsense just now? That candy, her father Lin Ruhe used to buy for Daiyu often, and she naturally missed the taste of it.

However, Lin Daiyu was shy and immediately scolded Xueyan, "I didn't know you were such a glutton!" She leaned over, stretched out her slender fingers, picked up a small piece, covered her face with her sleeve, put it in her mouth, and tasted it slightly before saying with a normal expression, "It seems a little damp. If you like it, eat a few more pieces."

Xueyan happily agreed, immediately took a piece and put it in her mouth, then picked up another piece to feed Zijuan. The two maids, very perceptive, giggled and withdrew together.

Daiyu blushed and invited Chen Siyuan to sit down, then personally poured him a cup of "daughter's tea".

Daiyu then said, "Why aren't you reading today? Why have you come here instead?"

Chen Siyuan saw a round fan on the table, picked it up casually, and while fanning himself, said, "I was afraid of bothering my sister, so I refrained from coming. Otherwise, I would have liked to come and see her every day."

He paused, then added, "This weather is perfect for boating on the North Sea and at the Goldfish Pond, but the timing isn't quite right... Hmm, next year will be better."

Meanwhile, the Ningguo Mansion was still dealing with the funeral arrangements. Since they were staying at the Rongguo Mansion, it was not appropriate for them to travel around and have fun. Didn't you see that even Grandmother Jia endured the summer heat and did not go to the estate to escape the heat?
Daiyu felt a little strange. She thought to herself that even if Chen Siyuan passed the imperial examination next year, he would probably be busy with his second sister and sister Baochai's marriage arrangements. How could he have time to take her sightseeing?
But when she looked up and saw Chen Siyuan's determined gaze, Daiyu's mind became confused.

Unexpectedly, Chen Siyuan said, "The capital is so hot and dry, it's really stifling. I've been thinking about Yangzhou a lot these days... Oh? I'm craving wind-dried goose, do you have anything you'd like to eat, little sister?"

"Yangzhou?" Daiyu pondered for a moment, then her mouth watered as she said, "It must be dried tea and lotus root, especially the lotus root, which has a rich aroma and is sweet and crisp. I don't know why, but I can't find it anywhere else after leaving Yangzhou."

Chen Siyuan rolled his eyes and pretended to frown, saying, "No, no, I was just getting teeth when I was little, and lotus root would get stuck in my teeth."

Daiyu asked in surprise, "How could a newly erupting tooth get stuck in it?"

Chen Siyuan blinked and said seriously, "If you have one tooth on the top and one on the bottom, it will fit snugly into the lotus root hole when you eat it, and then it will get stuck in your teeth."

Daiyu was stunned, and before she could even raise her sleeve to cover her face, she burst into laughter.

"Hehehe, where did this teasing devil come from? You must have made it up to fool me."

Chen Siyuan also laughed and said, "Whether it's made up or not, let's just say it made my sister laugh."

Daiyu felt incredibly pleased, and although she awkwardly wanted to glare at him, she couldn't help but smile.

Her charming appearance aroused Chen Siyuan's desire. Seeing that all the maids had left, he reached out and grabbed Daiyu's soft hand.

Daiyu was startled and was about to reprimand him when Chen Siyuan, while playing with her hands, shamelessly said, "Sister's hands are so cool and warm, it's truly enviable."

Daiyu then recalled that Xiangling had complained that Chen Siyuan's body was like a furnace. It was fine in winter, but in summer, he would inevitably move his body to avoid it and would unknowingly fall off the bed.

Daiyu wasn't some clueless young lady; she had seen plenty of Baochai's treasured possessions. Xiangling was full of complaints then, but how could Daiyu not see the allure within?

Looking up, Daiyu saw the big liar staring at her affectionately. She couldn't help but feel extremely embarrassed, her face flushed red. She tried to pull away twice, but Chen Siyuan held her left hand tightly.

"You, you... let go!"

Chen Siyuan, intending to tease her, shook his head with a grin. Daiyu got annoyed and raised her foot to step on Chen Siyuan's shoe. Unexpectedly, Chen Siyuan reacted extremely quickly, not only dodging away but also trapping Daiyu's delicate foot between his own feet.

Just as she was about to become angry, Chen Siyuan said tenderly, "I understand my sister's thoughts... but please bear with me for another year, and I will let you have your way then."

Daiyu looked over again, and where was the teasing in those clear eyes? There was only certainty and pity.

A surge of warmth welled up in Daiyu's heart, and she momentarily forgot what to do. She stared at him blankly for a long while before belatedly turning her head away.

Chen Siyuan didn't dare to go too far, after all, Daiyu was still young. So he slowly released her soft hand, then hooked it in her palm before looking around and saying, "Why is your room so plain, sister?"

Daiyu dared not look at him, and said, "Wasn't it Tan'er's idea? Now the rules are followed, and every flower and blade of grass in the garden is watched by old women. Last time, Ying'er broke a flower branch and caused a quarrel."

Tan Chun contracted out various parts of the Grand View Garden to the old women, an idea she herself had actually asked for. At the time, the two of them were only thinking about cutting costs, never considering that such behavior was perhaps a bit too stingy.

Chen Siyuan scratched his nose and said, "My fault, my fault. When my third sister came to ask for advice that day, I didn't think too much about it."

Daiyu was quite surprised and quickly asked a few more questions. After Chen Siyuan explained everything in detail, he naturally earned a lot of eye-rolls from Lin Daiyu.

Chen Siyuan simply said, "Forget it, we've finally set these rules, so we shouldn't ruin them... I'll have Qingyu buy some flowers and plants and send them around tomorrow."

Daiyu said, "Sister Bao is not very happy, but I am very happy. Now every plant and tree is taken care of, which saves those good-for-nothings from getting involved in frivolous affairs."

Chen Siyuan felt that the words were implied, but he had no evidence, so he coughed and quickly tried to change the subject.

After chatting for a while, Daiyu suddenly hesitated and asked, "How much money did you spend on that house?"

"Hmm?" Chen Siyuan looked over in surprise, then suddenly realized.

That's right. As a concubine, Lin Daiyu inherited the Lin family lineage, so the house should naturally belong to the Lin family. Therefore, it is Lin Daiyu's responsibility to pay for it.

He and Baochai were deeply in love, so they never distinguished themselves so clearly. Also, because Lin Daiyu was younger, she was always a little inferior to Daiyu, which is why Daiyu had this thought.

Chen Siyuan then said seriously, "Sister, why worry so much? Although the regulations are still somewhat unclear, I only regard Lin as my wife and have never distinguished between the principal wife and the secondary wife."

Daiyu was immediately embarrassed and stammered for a long time before finally getting up and pushing the guest away. After turning around and pressing herself against the wall, Daiyu clutched her heart and stared blankly for a while. Suddenly, a smile appeared on her face, and she wrinkled her nose at Chen Siyuan outside before tilting her head and smoothing her hair as she went to the study.

After joking around for a while and exchanging a few more words with Zijuan and Xueyan in the courtyard, Chen Siyuan leisurely left Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

But just after crossing the Cuiyan Bridge, he saw Feng Jie on the Qinfang Pavilion, her phoenix eyes staring straight at him.

Chen Siyuan sighed inwardly, thinking to himself that he probably couldn't avoid it today. Ping'er... he hoped that the girl would come to her senses on her own.

(End of this chapter)