Warm medicine emits fragrance

Fan Liuer had barely stepped into the North Courtyard when she was summoned to the attic.

Before she entered the room, the maid helped her put on a cloak, made of pure fur, with a hat, and the inside was also very fluffy.

Even if she's sensitive to the cold, she shouldn't be bundled up this thick in this sweltering heat. She hesitated for a moment, then stammered, "Isn't this...a bit over the top?"

The maidservant said with a smile, "Second Master knows that Madam Fan is afraid of the cold, so this was specially prepared for you."

Fan Liuer secretly pursed her lips, thinking, "If you know she's afraid of the cold, then don't invite her."

Honestly, he got to do the work, he got to say the words, he got the good and the bad.

After grumbling in her heart, she came to terms with it. It was better than having nothing to wear. Li Chenbi's room was not as nice as the outside.

The maid pushed open the door, and a cold wind immediately rushed in, but it was all blocked by the thick cloak she was wearing.

Fan Liuer couldn't help but secretly praise him in her heart.

It must be something from a wealthy family; its ability to keep out the cold is truly impressive.

If you had a cloak like this in winter, you probably wouldn't feel too uncomfortable going out.

She tried to get something from Li Chenbi.

With a purpose in mind, all the resentment in her heart turned into motivation. She put on a smile, walked into the room, and bowed to the person on the bed.

"Second Master."

Li Chenbi looked at the person in front of him who was wrapped up tightly, with most of his face covered by a fur collar and his head covered by a hat, leaving only his eyes showing, and suddenly felt like laughing.

He only decided to call Fan Liuer over after learning that her mother had called her away. Before he could even have a cloak made for her, he had someone fetch his own for her.

Although it was said to be his, he had never actually worn it. He wasn't afraid of the cold in winter and didn't need these things at all. The one Fan Liuer was wearing was brand new.

The two were of very different statures; his cloak looked like a bed sheet wrapped around her.

To prevent the hem from dragging on the ground, she held it up in her hand, making her look round and chubby, which was quite comical.

He put down the book in his hand, and he wanted to beckon her over, but then he changed his mind.

During the day, he puts even more ice in his room; if she takes off her cloak, she probably won't be able to withstand the cold.

If he doesn't take it off, he'll be burning up from holding such a thick lump.

Forget it, let's wait until the temperature drops at night and remove some of the ice from the house.

"My mother summoned you. What did she say to you?"

Fan Liuer knew that the person in front of her was shrewd and that nothing could be hidden from him, so she didn't try to hide anything and told him the truth honestly.

Li Chenbi nodded after listening, his face expressionless.

Actually, he could guess why his mother had called Fan Liuer over. He knew his mother; she wasn't one of those unreasonable people. Besides, he was finally interested in women now, and she was probably too happy to do anything to Fan Liuer.

But he was still worried that Fan Liuer would be frightened, so he called someone over.

Now that I see she's perfectly fine, my worries have disappeared.

"Okay, go out." After saying that, he lay back down.

Fan Liuer was a little confused. Was this the reason she was called here?

It's gone?

Why not do something else?

She had already planned out how to ask him for a favor, but he didn't give her a chance to do so at all.

I was immediately disappointed.

Seeing that she was standing still, Li Chenbi frowned slightly. "What's wrong?"

Could it be that he suffered some injustice at his mother's hands? Otherwise, he would usually be as quick as lightning when told to leave, but today he didn't move an inch.

Fan Liuer looked at him, still hoping to get a cloak from him, but she felt a little awkward asking him directly.

Seeing her like this, Li Chenbi became even more certain that she had suffered some injustice.

He immediately sat up straight. "Just say what you have to say. There's no need to hide anything from me."

As long as she didn't make any serious mistakes, he would always stand up for her.

Now that she was being forced into this situation, she had no choice but to speak. Fan Liuer whispered, "Um...aren't you...going to kiss me?"

She wasn't quite comfortable asking for things directly. Since it was a transaction between them, she had to give something in return before she could ask with a clear conscience.

Li Chenbi was waiting for her to complain, but he didn't expect to get this instead.

Surprised, he narrowed his eyes and sized up the person in front of him.

Although the two hadn't known each other for very long and hadn't met many times, Li Chenbi believed he understood her fairly well.

This person speaks frankly, but he's not the type to throw himself at someone. If he doesn't bring it up, she won't speak up.

If someone takes the initiative, it's definitely with a purpose.

I immediately became curious, wondering what she was after that made her say such a thing.

Too lazy to beat around the bush, he went straight to the point: "What do you want?"

Fan Liuer thought to herself that this person was frighteningly shrewd, guessing her intentions so quickly.

She looked a little embarrassed, but since the conversation had already started, it would be a shame not to speak up after standing there for so long.

"Well... this cloak is quite nice." She had done her best to get to this point.

Li Chenbi thought this person wanted something from him, but unexpectedly it was just a cloak.

There was a moment of silence.

This person seems very mercenary and greedy; she would do anything for money.

But she also possesses an innocent and naive charm that makes her behavior not only not annoying, but rather quite endearing.

At least that's how Li Chenbi sees it.

Even her current coy and hesitant mannerisms seem quite pleasing to him.

But at the same time, another thought popped into my mind.

It's just a cloak, nothing valuable. Does she think I wouldn't prepare one for her? Just how stingy do she think I am?

Thinking of this, he became unhappy again and did not intend to tell her that he had already ordered several different styles, colors and furs for her, and that all her clothes for the fall were already in production.

Don't tell her, let her ask him for it little by little later!

He waved his hand dismissively and said irritably, "Here you go, get out."

Fan Liuer didn't want this piece of clothing from him. It was too big for her to wear. What she wanted was for him to give her a piece of clothing that she could wear, or even give her cash as a gift so she could buy it herself.

But something is better than nothing, and this one is so big that she can use it as a blanket. It's even warmer than a cotton quilt.

Feeling happy again, she smiled and thanked Li Chenbi, "Thank you, Second Master."

"Then I won't disturb Second Master's rest any longer."

After saying that, he picked up his cloak and left with light steps, without the slightest hesitation.

Li Chenbi felt even worse.

He stared at the closed door for a few moments, then chuckled to himself.

"A heartless jerk."