Warm medicine emits fragrance

Upon seeing who it was, Fan Liuer froze on the spot, her face filled with astonishment.

Why is this person here in the middle of the night?

They've come to arrest her?

Seriously? She just stole a roasted sweet potato, does she really need to make such a big fuss?

Li Chenbi stared at Fan Liuer, and only when he saw her standing unharmed before him did his worry subside.

But then, anger rose up.

His gaze swept down her face, past her blackened lips and chin, and over the dark, unidentified object she held in her hands.

what!

He was almost laughing in anger.

I was so worried, I went to great lengths, almost turning the entire side courtyard upside down, but all I found out was that they were hiding here, secretly eating.

If you're going to eat something good, at least eat something decent. What kind of crap is this?

Aren't you afraid of poisoning yourself to death?

He was seething with anger, but when he met those wide-open eyes, he couldn't vent it.

He could only turn his head and say to the person behind him, "Where's the manager?"

"This! This!" The steward squeezed out from behind, "Second Master, what are your orders?"

Li Chenbi directed all his anger at the steward, demanding, "What's going on here?"

The manager had no idea what was going on. Hadn't the person been found? He was perfectly fine here. Why was he so angry?

He was sweating profusely and struggled for a long time before finally managing to utter, "Perhaps Madam Fan is hungry."

Li Chenbi's voice was slightly cold, "Am I blind? Can't I tell she's hungry?"

The manager was practically kneeling before him; he truly didn't understand what this man meant!

Li Qiuping saw it clearly.

He clearly saw how Li Chenbi treated Fan Liuer during this time; he definitely took it to heart.

Otherwise, why would they send everyone away and then come all the way here late at night?

When they couldn't find the person, they were clearly anxious and worried.

It wasn't an attitude of accusation or reprimand.

These words, of course, could not possibly blame Fan Liuer for breaking the rules by going out at night.

After a moment's thought, he understood and immediately spoke up for Li Chenbi: "Madam Fan's meals have always been prepared according to the standards for distinguished guests, so what's going on now!"

The steward finally understood; he was being questioned about whether he had withheld Fan Liuer's food rations, which had allowed her to sneak out and eat in the middle of the night.

He really knelt down now, feeling guilty.

"Please forgive me, Second Master. I was unaware of this. This...this must have been done by a servant without authorization."

"Don't know?" Li Chenbi finally had an outlet for his anger, and kicked the steward hard, knocking him to the ground.

"What a convenient excuse! As the person in charge of the main courtyard, she's the only one in this entire side courtyard who receives this kind of treatment. You don't even know this? It seems you can forget about being the manager!"

He felt it wasn't enough after kicking her once, so he kicked her again before he felt a little better.

He then waved to Li Qiuping, "Take him away, and take away all the participants and those who knew about it but didn't report it."

Many people left in a rush, leaving only a few servants waiting outside the door.

The kitchen quieted down, and Li Chenbi looked at Fan Liuer again.

The astonishment in Fan Liuer's eyes had vanished, but there was still some surprise.

The development of the event was somewhat unexpected.

In the few days since she returned to the side courtyard, she had noticed the difference in the food, and she thought it was at Li Chenbi's behest.

She felt it was normal; since she had rejected Li Chenbi and he wanted to sever ties with her, she naturally had no right to enjoy those privileges that didn't belong to her.

Unexpectedly, Li Chenbi did not give any instructions.

She felt a strange, unfamiliar feeling that made her feel somewhat dangerous.

Li Chenbi strode up to her, looked at her dirty face, and found it an eyesore.

He was displeased again, and his voice was filled with anger.

"So sharp-tongued in front of me, how come you're being bullied now and don't even dare to speak up?"

"Fan Liuer, are you made of wood? You're being bullied like this and you don't even say a word?"

"Why didn't you come to find me? Do you really think I'm such a heartless person who wouldn't care about you?"

Fan Liuer didn't know what to say for a moment.

She couldn't very well say that she thought he had instructed her to do all of this, could she?

Besides, she didn't really feel like she was being bullied, even though some people were treating her a little colder than before.

But that's just human nature, it's perfectly normal.

Although the food isn't as good as before, it's still enough to fill her up. Today, she was just craving something sweet.

However, if she were to say these words aloud, Li Chenbi would probably be furious, so she dared not speak.

But in Li Chenbi's eyes, her appearance, coupled with her dirty face, made her look rather pitiful.

My heart softened instantly.

He reached out to pull her, but when he saw what she was still holding, he said irritably, "Why are you still holding it? Throw it away."

Fan Liuer was reluctant to part with it; she had spent a long time baking it.

"Second Master, this is roasted sweet potato, it's delicious."

Li Chenbi looked down at her without saying a word.

Having spent so much time with Li Chenbi, Fan Liuer has come to understand his temperament to some extent.

If you want to get something out of him, you have to be submissive and say nice things.

That's why she wants to keep this roasted sweet potato today.

So she broke the sweet potato apart with both hands, revealing the soft and glutinous flesh inside, and handed half of it to Li Chenbi, saying softly, "I baked this for a long time before it was done. It would be a waste to throw it away. Second Master, please try it. It's very delicious."

Li Chenbi felt that he was truly doomed.

He didn't find Fan Liuer disgusting at all; on the contrary, his heart was beating very fast.

thump.

thump.

thump.

The overwhelming emotions were about to overwhelm him, making his heart burn with passion.

It was a burn unlike any other fever, nor was it a burn controlled by lust. It didn't cause him unbearable discomfort, but rather stirred his emotions.

He pulled Fan Liuer into his arms, hugged her tightly, and leaned down to bury his head in her neck, pressing his face against her skin.

The familiar, long-lost coolness traveled from her skin, but instead of easing the burning sensation in his heart, it made him want it even more.

He wanted to get more from her.

He demanded her equally ardent feelings, her closeness, and her response.

At that moment, he understood his own feelings. He admitted defeat and couldn't bear to let go.

Even if she rejects her own feelings, even if she has never been moved.

He was also reluctant to let go.

Fan Liuer felt a little uncomfortable being held by him. In order not to get his clothes dirty, she spread her arms to avoid touching him before he pulled her into his embrace.

His hands are still raised high in the air, yet he keeps hugging me tighter and tighter.

It made her feel a little uncomfortable.

Besides... the sweet potatoes will get cold if we don't eat them soon, and they won't taste good when they're cold.

After hesitating for a moment, she still spoke up to remind him, "Second Master, the sweet potatoes are getting cold."

Li Chenbi got angry again, hugged Fan Liuer even tighter, and spoke harshly in her ear.

"Eat, eat, eat! All he thinks about is food!"

"Fan Liuer, were you reincarnated as a pig in your past life?"