novelaction Chapter 452 I Know a Lot
Chapter 452 I Know a Lot
Chapter 452
Ye Yunzhou lay behind her, looking at her curled up back, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
The candlelight in the room gradually dimmed, the flickering light and shadow casting a warm yellow hue on the tips of her hair. As the breathing of the person beside her gradually became steady and long, he leaned forward slightly, his warm breath almost brushing the back of her neck. "I promised not to overstep the boundaries, but what if you overstep the boundaries yourself?"
The voice was as light as a wisp of smoke, difficult to catch even if you put it close to your ear. It soon dissipated in the quiet air, leaving only the heartbeat trembling slightly in the silence.
The night deepened, and the chirping of insects outside the window never ceased. Luo Shuiyao unconsciously turned over in her sleep, and her already loose clothes slipped down slightly, revealing a hint of white.
Ye Yunzhou lay beside the bed as promised, his body not moving at all, but his eyes were unconsciously attracted. After hesitating for a moment, he gently placed his hand under Luo Shuiyao's neck. The warm touch from his fingertips made his heart tremble.
Luo Shuiyao seemed to have found a more comfortable position and moved forward, but she still felt uneasy. Then, she raised her legs and put them on him, one hand subconsciously pinching his arm, her whole body almost pressed into his arms, and then fell into a deep sleep again.
Ye Yunzhou's entire body was tense, even his breathing becoming lighter. Gazing at her face so close, listening to her even breathing, his Adam's apple rolled, and he forced himself to look away.
He didn't dare look any further, instead looking up at the top of the bed curtains, forcing himself to distract himself. The night wind slipped in through the cracks in the window lattice, gently swaying the bed curtains. Ye Yunzhou listened to the breathing of the person beside him, thinking that tonight would be another sleepless night.
Unexpectedly, perhaps because the warmth in her arms was too comforting, or perhaps because the exhaustion from days of traveling finally set in, his tense nerves suddenly relaxed. Luo Shuiyao's unconscious embrace, the trusting physical contact, made him fall asleep without even realizing it.
The next day, Luo Shuiyao woke from her sleep. Before she even opened her eyes, she felt as if she was holding something warm. She opened her eyes slightly, and what she saw was a face that was very close to her.
Ye Yunzhou was sleeping very lightly. When he noticed the movement of the person in his arms, his eyelashes trembled slightly.
The morning light slanted in through the window paper, casting a warm edge on the faint shadows under his eyes. Perhaps because he slept too hot at night, his clothes were mostly untied, and Luo Shuiyao's hand actually reached into his clothes and pressed against his strong chest.
The mingled breaths of the two still carried a lingering warmth, and Luo Shuiyao's cheeks suddenly felt hot. She pulled her hand back as if she had been electrocuted, but accidentally pulled the other person's collar.
She sat up abruptly, and seeing Ye Yunzhou seeming to wake up, she quickly withdrew her hand, not forgetting to scramble to straighten his collar. The wrinkled fabric was further wrinkled in her panic, and Luo Shuiyao's ears were red, and even her fingertips were burning.
Ye Yunzhou slowly opened his eyes and saw her sitting beside the bed, her eyes evasive and unnatural, her fingertips pinching the corner of her clothes. The corners of his lips curled slightly, but he pretended not to notice and said in a hoarse voice, "Why didn't you call me when you woke up?"
Luo Shuiyao pursed her lips, trying to calm down. She tilted her eyes slightly, not daring to meet his gaze. "I just woke up too. You should get up first. Don't let Chun Xing bump into you when she comes, or she might misunderstand you."
Ye Yunzhou raised an eyebrow, a hint of mischief flashing in his eyes. He slowly pushed himself up and sat up. He stood at the foot of the bed, slowly adjusting his clothes. His bony fingers carefully tied his belt. Suddenly, he chuckled, "So that's what Yaoyao is worried about. Why don't you let her misunderstand me and just think I'm your joke? I think your little maid is loyal and won't spread rumors outside."
He leaned in deliberately, his warm breath carrying the coolness of morning dew. "After all, we'll probably be sleeping on the same bed for the next few days."
Ye Yunzhou lowered his eyes as he fastened his shirt, but his tone was as sweet as honey. He looked up at Luo Shuiyao, his gaze blazing. "The Third Prince's spies haven't been removed yet, and the pass can't be reissued. If we don't want to arouse suspicion, this 'sharing a bed' thing is unavoidable."
As he spoke, he reached out and stroked the wrinkled bedding on the bed, smoothing the spot where he had just lain with his fingertips. "Yaoyao cares so much about her reputation, why don't you get used to it sooner?"
Although she knew what he said made sense and was afraid that this would happen next, his tone was clearly teasing, and Luo Shuiyao felt a little embarrassed and annoyed: "Get out now!"
Ye Yunzhou had achieved all his goals along the way. He kept in mind that it was okay to provoke a woman's emotions, but he couldn't make her really angry. So he soothed her gently, "Don't be angry. Big Brother will leave now."
Having said that, he walked out of the room under Luo Shuiyao's embarrassed and annoyed gaze, not forgetting to close the door gently.
The morning light outside the door was just right. Ye Yunzhou raised his hand to block the glaring light, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose.
He listened attentively to the subtle noises coming from inside the house, imagining Luo Shuiyao frantically making the bed, and a sweet feeling welled up in his heart. As he turned and walked downstairs, his steps became a little lighter, completely losing his usual calm and steady demeanor.
But at the corner of the corridor, his eyes met Chun Xing, who was just about to come forward with a basin of water.
The little maid was staring at him with complicated eyes. From her angle, she could just see the direction he came out.
Seeing this, Ye Yunzhou made a silent gesture to her, a hint of ambiguous smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he said slowly: "Your daughter was tired last night, please take good care of her."
Before he finished speaking, the man had already walked towards the stairs with leisurely steps, leaving Chun Xing standing there, staring at his back, with ripples forming in the water in the basin in her hand.
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Luo Shuiyao had no idea that what she wanted to cover up had already been leaked by someone.
After Ye Yunzhou left, she quickly made her bed and put her scattered belongings in order before heading out to find some water to wash up. As soon as she opened the door, she saw Chun Xing standing there, and she subconsciously took a half step back.
Looking down, she caught a glimpse of the copper basin filled with water in Chun Xing's hand. She took it and asked casually as she walked into the house, "Why didn't you knock when you came?"
Chun Xing bit her lip and said nothing. She just followed her into the house woodenly.
The door creaked shut. Luo Shuiyao placed the basin on the dressing table and wiped her face with a damp handkerchief. The bronze mirror reflected the figures of the master and servant. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Chun Xing standing three steps away, her fingers clenched until they turned pale as she twisted the hem of her clothes. She opened her mouth and quickly closed it, as if she was about to speak but hesitated, as if she was hiding some unspeakable secret.
She became even more curious and threw the handkerchief in her hand into the copper basin, causing tiny splashes of water. When she turned to look at Chun Xing, she saw the little maid suddenly take a half step back, the tip of her ear so red that it seemed to be dripping with blood.
Luo Shuiyao raised an eyebrow: "What's the matter? You're so hesitant."
Chun Xing bit her lip, suddenly took a few steps forward, and grabbed Luo Shuiyao's sleeve, her fingertips turning white from the force: "Miss, I follow you, how can I not be loyal to you in my heart? But this world is so harsh on women, and you will be betrothed to someone in the future..."
Luo Shuiyao had to cheer up when she heard this, after all, Chun Xing even called herself a slave. She looked at Chun Xing's red eyes and said nothing.
Chun Xing's throat moved and her eyes were a little red. "Now that I am so... so close to Young Master Ye, if it gets out, people will inevitably gossip about me..." Before she finished speaking, she hurriedly let go of her hand, took a half step back, lowered her head and stared at the shoe surface, not daring to look at her again.
Even though she had already suspected something, hearing Chun Xing's heartfelt advice, which clearly showed her immense courage, warmed Luo Shuiyao's heart. She reached out and grasped Chun Xing's trembling fingertips, while with her other hand she gently wiped away the tears from the little maid's eyes. "Why are you crying? I know what's going on. He's not what you think..."
Chun Xing raised her eyes, still with doubt in her eyes: "But if outsiders knew about this... Miss's reputation..."
"You are the only one who knows about this. I believe you won't let anyone else know." Luo Shuiyao looked at Chun Xing, who seemed to be hesitant to speak, and gently patted the back of her hand with her fingertips. "Besides, I have no plans to get married, so you don't have to worry."
Chun Xing bit her lip. "How can that be? As a woman, I have to get married eventually..."
When her eyes met Luo Shuiyao's calm eyes, she silently swallowed the rest of the words. After all, she was just a maid, and it was really beyond her control to say such words to her master.
She slightly turned her eyes and suddenly saw a red mark sliding down Luo Shuiyao's clothes. The night in Baihua County suddenly flashed through her mind - the faint mark on the young lady's neck when she woke up in the morning was exactly the same as the red mark at this moment.
The tips of the little maid's ears instantly turned red, and her fingertips gripped the comb so tightly that the wooden handle was almost broken. But then she heard Luo Shuiyao ask with concern, "What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
"No, it's okay..." Chun Xing hurriedly shook her head, twisting the hem of her skirt with her fingertips, not knowing how to start. She only said hesitantly, "Miss, now that you have washed up, I, I will go down first."
Before he finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the door, his clogs making a frantic sound on the bluestone slabs. He took two steps but suddenly stopped, his back to Luo Shuiyao, his head lowered, and his voice as soft as a feather: "Miss... I once heard the maid in the mansion say... If a woman doesn't want to... she can use sheep intestines..."
Luo Shuiyao's body stiffened, the handkerchief slipping from her fingertips without her noticing. Her ears were buzzing, and Chun Xing's words were like a stone dropped into the lake of her heart, causing ripples.
Seeing that the young lady did not respond, Chun Xing felt embarrassed, so she clutched her clothes, opened the door and rushed out. The sound of her knocking over a bamboo chair came from the corridor, and a few sparrows in the eaves were startled and flew away.
The room fell into dead silence. Luo Shuiyao looked at her flushed face in the bronze mirror and suddenly felt like laughing. This little girl knew a lot.