novelaction Chapter 172 Happy
Chapter 172 Happy
Chapter 172
The yard was very quiet for a while, with only the rustling sound of leaves in the wind, which added a bit of vitality to the yard.
Luo Shuiyao looked at the leaves blown by the wind in front of her with an expressionless face, without saying a word.
Ye Yunzhou stood in the yard for a long time, his Adam's apple rolling slightly, but he finally stepped forward.
Today, he was dressed in a moon-white robe, its wide sleeves embroidered with silver patterns, adding a touch of nobility to his attire. He gently placed the teacup on the table, then lifted the teapot slightly higher. The amber-colored tea trickled down from the spout into the cup. After a few breaths, he slowly lowered the teapot. A cup of translucent tea was ready. He handed it to Luo Shuiyao and said softly, "Are you tired? Have some tea."
Luo Shuiyao withdrew her gaze and looked at him calmly. It was precisely this calm look that made Ye Yunzhou's heart suddenly tighten.
She showed no sign of anger, but instead, he felt a strange sense of fear. He had never experienced anything like it before. The woman before him was so frail that he could easily crush her with one hand, but for some reason, he couldn't help but feel nervous, his hands trembling slightly, as if the person sitting before him wasn't a delicate woman, but rather a ferocious beast.
Luo Shuiyao was indeed thirsty after walking all this way. Seeing the tea he placed in front of her, she picked it up without much ceremony and took a small sip, moistening her dry lips. Then, she took a few more sips and quickly finished the cup of tea. After that, she put the cup on the table and looked up at the man who was staring at her. "I wonder if there is anything you want me to do today, brother?"
Ye Yunzhou clenched his hands under the table, then slowly relaxed them. He simply stared at the woman before him, whose heartbeat had quickened. "Since that day, I've been busy and haven't had time to apologize to you. I was afraid you wouldn't want to see me, so I asked Zhuangzi to invite you here. Please don't be angry."
Luo Shuiyao stroked the rim of the cup, her brows slightly furrowed. Seeing the tension between his eyebrows, her heart moved slightly. Why did he look like this?
In the original novel, Ye Yunzhou is exceptionally gifted, highly regarded by Emperor Yuanzhen, and possesses considerable power, unrivaled in the court. There's no mention of any other situation that could have made him so nervous.
He was one of the key figures in the original owner's expulsion from the Marquis' Mansion. Even though Luo Shuiyao repeatedly told herself to ignore him, she couldn't help but take notice of some of Ye Yunzhou's behavior. What was the reason for his unusual behavior? And why did he look so nervous just by seeing a little girl like her?
After pondering for a moment, she suddenly recalled the description of the male protagonist's feelings when he fell in love with the female protagonist in a novel she had read in her previous life. She looked at Ye Yunzhou with a somewhat incredible expression and asked softly, "Are you attracted to me?"
Ye Yunzhou clenched his hands under the table again, but in an instant, his heart suddenly relaxed, as if a huge rock had been lifted off his shoulders. "Yes, I like you."
His eyes became lingering, staring at her closely, his eyes full of unbreakable tenderness. He had never expected that he would love a woman so deeply before, even knowing that he had such admiration for her, made him shudder slightly.
In this life, he only wishes to sleep in the same bed and be buried in the same grave with this person.
Luo Shuiyao might be a bit slow in the emotional department, but she wasn't completely insensitive. Meeting those affectionate eyes, she couldn't help but tremble slightly. She had never paid attention to them before, but now, looking at those affectionate eyes, she believed that no matter what happened in the future, at least at this moment, the man before her truly loved her. But...
They come from different worlds, their values are like intersecting tracks, and their pursuits are very different. They are not suitable for each other, just like flying fish and birds, even if they meet, they will hardly have any intersection.
After figuring this out, she felt a sudden sense of relief. She lowered her eyes slightly, reached for the teapot, and first filled a cup of tea for the person opposite her, then filled her own cup as well. Using the time it took to brew tea, she suppressed her turbulent thoughts.
After the surge subsided, she spoke softly, "Most men in this world are obsessed with beauty. While they may be affectionate at times, that affection often only lasts until a woman is at her most beautiful. Once a woman's beauty fades with age, the new will slowly replace the old. From ancient times to the present, people always hear the laughter of the new, but who cares about the tears of the old?"
She calmly picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, then slowly raised her eyes, looked at Ye Yunzhou with an indifferent expression, and said in a calm tone: "Brother, I have no plans to get married at the moment, and I am not attracted to you."
Even though he'd anticipated this, Ye Yunzhou couldn't help but feel his heart sink. His throat felt incredibly dry, and for a moment, he forgot to breathe. After a long pause, he finally found his voice and asked, hoarsely, "Didn't you say you'd only be looking for a son-in-law?"
"Yes, but if I were to seek a son-in-law in the future, you wouldn't meet my criteria."
"Why can't I?"
"The man I desire must marry only me in this life, marry into my Luo family, and leave offspring who will bear my surname. And as the Inspector General of the Hidden Dragon Guards and the heir of a marquisate, how can you possibly do all this?"
Most people admire the strong, and she was no exception. It was difficult for her to remain completely indifferent when such an exceptional man expressed his affection for her. But what could she do? Who says you have to be with someone just because you're attracted to him? She didn't want to be someone else's plaything; she wanted to take control of her own life.
"What if I can accomplish all that you said?" Ye Yunzhou stared at her with burning eyes, his eyes revealing stubbornness and determination, as if he wanted to imprint her figure deeply in his heart. Even if there were many difficulties ahead, he did not want to give up. He just wanted to grasp this glimmer of hope that might allow him to be with her.
"Heh!" Luo Shuiyao couldn't help but sneer, with a hint of sarcasm and disbelief in her laughter.
"If that's really the case, I'll agree to you." She raised her eyebrows slightly and looked straight at the other person. Although she said this, she felt in her heart that this was just an empty promise that the other party could never fulfill.
She truly found it hard to believe that someone would be so willing to forsake a promising future for so-called love. After all, while the Zhou Dynasty was a fictional era, it also drew inspiration from many aspects of ancient China. Here, the concept of favoring sons over daughters was deeply ingrained, and marrying a man into her wife's family was considered a grave disgrace. She simply didn't believe Ye Yunzhou would go to such lengths for her.