Small Bamboo Forest on the outskirts of the city
Two simple carriages traveled back and forth from Yan Jing. After traveling for an entire morning, they finally reached their destination and stopped outside the dense bamboo forest.
The scenery here was pleasant. The bamboo leaves in the forest rustled as if someone was plucking the strings of a zither, playing a melodious tune that blended with the chirping of the birds in the forest. It made one's heart calm down a lot.
After the carriage stopped, several burly men came down from the carriages behind. Without saying anything, they moved the contents of the carriages into a house in the bamboo forest. There weren't many things, so it was relatively easy to move them. There were only three slightly larger boxes and two smaller ones.
Qi 'er came down from the carriage in front, followed by Ji Yunshu.
Jing Rong dismounted from his horse and stared coldly at the bamboo forest. It was as if he was observing the terrain. His expression was as tense as before. His sword-like eyebrows were slanted, and the space between his brows was tightly knitted. Such an expression was really hard to read, and it was impossible to read his current mood.
It had to be said that the current Jing Rong was like a huge block of ice. He had wrapped himself in the safest place. No one could approach him, no one could touch him. No matter how hot the sun was, it couldn't melt his cold and hard heart.
This was different from the Jing Rong of the past!
Completely different!
But he was the person that Ji Yunshu had been searching for for three years.
When he dismounted, Ji Yunshu couldn't help but silently look at him. It was as if she was worried that he would slip away when she wasn't paying attention. She also didn't know why, but when she looked at Jing Rong, she would be inexplicably lost in thought. Perhaps it was because of the throbbing in her heart.
Jing Rong naturally noticed her burning gaze, but he didn't want to meet it. He simply turned his head, leaving Ji Yunshu with his emotionless back. Then, he followed the burly men to move the boxes from the carriages into the bamboo house.
Ji Yunshu's gaze followed him without moving even the slightest bit until he entered the bamboo house. Although Jing Rong was still avoiding her and didn't want to face the truth, she wasn't sad anymore. As long as Jing Rong was by her side, she was satisfied.
She believed that he would remember! Even if … she couldn't remember it now or in the future, she didn't care. As long as they were together, everything was fine.
Qi 'er said, "Miss Ji, are you satisfied with the place that the young master has arranged for you?"
She retracted her gaze and smiled. "It's pretty good. It's very quiet here, and no one will disturb us."
"Then, let's go in and have a look. Everything inside has been prepared. Young Master has arranged for two kitchen maids and two maids to serve here. If you have any requests, just tell them. They will do it for you."
"Thank you."
"It's the young master's arrangements that are appropriate," Qi 'er said.
Yes, Su Ziluo's arrangements were very appropriate. In order to protect Ji Yunshu, he arranged for her to stay in this bamboo house in the suburbs. Before Jing Rong made up his mind to return to Great Lin with her and before he recovered his memories, she had to stay here. However, Li Shiyan and the Wen brothers were watching her in Yan Jing, so Su Ziluo had no choice but to temporarily arrange for her to stay here in case the Wen family found out about her and Jing Rong's identities.
Ji Yunshu entered the bamboo house. The courtyard was very large, and there were many flowers planted outside. There was also a small octagonal pavilion, surrounded by grey gauze curtains that fluttered in the wind. It was already autumn, and the surrounding leaves fell one after another, flying into the pavilion and covering the stone table.
There was a leisurely atmosphere to it.
They entered the bamboo house. It was very clean and tidy.
Qi 'er asked, "Miss, how is it?"
"It's very good." She really liked it. It was quiet and pleasant. She took a turn in the backyard. There was a cobblestone path, a spring surrounded by rockery, and the plum blossoms in the courtyard. Just like the plum blossoms in Su Ziluo's courtyard, they bloomed all year round and never fell.
Ji Yunshu gazed at the plum blossoms on the tree. Coincidentally, a breeze blew past and a petal fell into her palm. It was as light as a feather, so soft that her palm couldn't help but itch.
Just as Jing Rong was putting down the box in his hands, he saw Ji Yunshu standing under the plum tree. Her almond-shaped eyes seemed to contain a pool of clear water. They were intelligent and clean, like a painting. It was as if the petals swaying in the wind were blooming because of her. Such a woman was like the heart of a flower, born to be cherished and cherished by others. Anyone's unyielding aura would turn into soft clouds in front of her. No matter how strong their evil aura was, it would turn into nothingness.
At this moment, Jing Rong's heart rippled, like a feather gently plucking at his chest. He had an impulse to rush over and hug her tightly. However, when this impulse gradually surged up, his grip on the sword tightened and he hurriedly suppressed this' frightening 'impulse.
What's wrong with me?
Why do I have such a strange thought? Why did it feel so familiar at that moment?
Several burly men finished putting down the box and walked in front of him. "Master, everything is ready."
Jing Rong withdrew his gaze. "Alright, you can all go out and wait."
"Yes!"
The burly men left.
Qi 'er saw that everything had been taken care of, but in order to prevent any mistakes, she personally checked everything again. Only then did she feel at ease. Seeing that it was almost time, she decided to return before evening. "Miss Ji, everything has been taken care of. You can stay here peacefully. I'll go back and report to the Young Master first." Ji Yunshu nodded. "Miss Ji, everything has been taken care of.
"Many thanks for Qi 'er's arrangements. I won't see you out."
Jing Rong also planned to go back with her, but Ji Yunshu stopped him. "Teacher Su arranged for me to stay here to prevent others from knowing my identity. Another reason is that he wants me to wait here for you to think things through or recover your memory before leaving Qujiang with me. If you leave now, what's the point of me staying here?"
"I still have important matters to attend to."
"You are no longer Li Chuan. You don't need to listen to Teacher Su's orders. Your identity is Jing Rong!"
"So?"
"So, whether it's in your heart or in your mind, the person you should pay attention to and think about is me." Ji Yunshu spoke in a domineering tone. She really had no other choice. Jing Rong was a hundred times more stubborn than she was. Before he regained his memory, he felt that all these facts were lies and that everyone was playing with him. Thus, he was skeptical and doubtful of her words.
Jing Rong's expression changed. He continued, "I really have something to attend to."
"I'm a weak woman. What if something happens to me in the forest?"
"I will send someone to protect you in secret."
"You don't understand what I mean. I don't need anyone to protect me." Ji Yunshu showed a stubborn expression like a child. She took a step closer to Jing Rong and raised her head to meet his gaze. "I only need you!"
"…"
Ji Yunshu took a step closer to him. She reached out and grabbed the corner of his clothes. She gently pulled it down a few times. Her pair of beautiful eyes blinked. "Do you really have the heart to let me stay here?"
The distance between the two of them was very close.
Jing Rong could clearly feel the sound of Ji Yunshu's breath on his neck. The fragrance from her body also brushed against the tip of his nose. He looked down at the woman who raised her head to look at him. Her eyes seemed to sparkle like the beautiful stars in the sky. They twinkled as if they wanted to confuse his heart. At this moment, his cold and unyielding heart gradually melted like ice under the blazing sun. He couldn't resist the slightest bit.
Finally, his Adam's apple bobbed for a long time. He said, "I will stay tonight."
Only tonight!
Ji Yunshu beamed with joy. She was very satisfied.
In the end, Qi 'er and the few burly men left. Only Ji Yunshu, Jing Rong, and the kitchen maid and maid were left.
However, Jing Rong stood in the courtyard holding his sword like a statue.
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