Ye Xiaotian was reading with his head dangling from the beam. From time to time, there would be screams coming from the room. Lady Xia's heart skipped a beat when she heard them. Originally, she came to 'denounce' Ye Xiaotian was just an act. In fact, she was just looking for a reason to get close to him. Now, she had no intention of 'denouncing' Ye Xiaotian.
After a while, Ye Xiaotian gradually became more proficient in catching insects. As the number of bites decreased, so did the screams. Xia Yingying heaved a sigh of relief and lamented, "Studying is really hard. Sigh! Don't poke his legs into a sieve … "
Xiao Lu and Xiao Wei heard this and their faces darkened. They moved their sheathed swords to the back of their waists. Lady Xia had such an attitude. Why should they act like villains?
Besides, if Lady Xia really became husband and wife with this scholar surnamed Ye, even if there was only a slim chance, they would still have to be his dowry. If they made Ye Xiaotian unhappy now … they had to plan for themselves.
Lady Xia had nothing to do and wandered around the courtyard for a while. When she heard laughter coming from outside the courtyard, she walked out and saw Yaoyao playing hide-and-seek with A Big Man and Fuwa.
Yaoyao and A Big Man were in charge of hiding, while the chubby Fuwa was in charge of catching. A Big Man could jump onto a big tree, so the one who was caught was always Yaoyao. As a result, Yaoyao was unhappy. A Big Man was also unhappy. A Big Man did not climb the tree anymore. He deliberately ran to Fuwa and waited for her to catch him. However, Fuwa was not interested in him. She went around him and wanted to catch Yaoyao.
Lady Xia was elated. She immediately ran over and shouted, "Count me in!"
Xia Yingying had been protected by the whole family since she was a child. It was not an exaggeration to say that she was "cherished in the hands and feared to fall." The result of such pampering was that Xia Yingying was as innocent as a child. She treated people without any schemes. This kind of temperament was undoubtedly the most suitable for children.
Although Yaoyao was young, she had her own thoughts. She was educated to be tolerant and not to be jealous. She had to maintain the harmony of the family so that the family could prosper. At Yao Yao's age, she really didn't have any feelings of jealousy. Coupled with such thoughts, she naturally got along well with Xia Yingying very quickly.
Fuwa also seemed to like this fragrant lady very much. With Yingying around, Yaoyao would not be caught every time. She also began to laugh happily. The two people and two beasts had a lot of fun.
When Ye Xiaotian finally finished today's training, he used his sleeves to hold his stung hands and walked out of the room. He saw Xia Yingying hiding in the backyard of the courtyard with her butt up. She covered her mouth and laughed secretly.
Ye Xiaotian said in surprise, "Miss Yingying!"
"Shh! Don't be noisy! Stupid Fuwa still hasn't found me … Eh? "
Xia Yingying suddenly reacted. She turned around and jumped. She said in surprise, "You finished studying?"
Ye Xiaotian was stunned. He thought, "What book did I study?"
Xia Yingying said again, "Is your leg okay?"
Ye Xiaotian was stunned again. "What happened to my leg?"
Ye Xiaotian coughed and said, "Miss Yingying, why are you here?"
"Ah? Me? "
Xia Yingying was confused by the question. She was playing happily and had completely forgotten the purpose of this trip. Seeing this scene, Xiao Lu and Xiaowei were so embarrassed that they wanted to find a hole to hide in.
Ye Xiaotian saw that Xia Yingying's silly look was indescribably cute. He could not help but laugh and said, "Right, are you satisfied with the betrothal gifts? Does your father and mother agree to get married in three days? "
"Ah!"
Xia Yingying suddenly remembered what she was doing. She was immediately at a loss. After panicking for a long time, she squeezed out an excuse and stammered to Ye Xiaotian, "My … My parents went far away to visit relatives. They … won't be back for a while …"
"Is that so …"
Ye Xiaotian frowned. Her parents were not at home. How could he marry her? Wouldn't that be forcefully kidnapping a civilian girl? Fortunately, he already had a way to deal with Korgelon. He did not have to worry about losing his life in ten days. He was not in a hurry to "keep the seed".
Ye Xiaotian thought of this and said, "If that's the case, then … let's wait for your parents to come back."
"Okay!" Xia Yingying breathed a sigh of relief and immediately smiled sweetly.
Ye Xiaotian's pig trotters were now hot and swollen. He was anxious to get some cold water to soak them. He said to her, "You go play with Yaoyao. I still have something to do."
Xia Yingying said happily, "Okay! Aiya! Fuwa is here. Where should I hide? Where should I hide? "Xia Yingying looked around and ran away in a panic.
Ye Xiaotian shook his head and laughed. He thought, "I didn't expect this girl to be so straightforward. She is like a child. She can play with Yaoyao."
As the sun set, Hua Yunfei appeared at the door of the courtyard with an apron and a spoon in his hand. He shouted into the distance, "Yaoyao, it's time to eat."
Xia Yingying, who was sweating from playing, naturally followed him. Xiao Lu and Xiao Wei's eyes almost fell out, "What is Yingying doing? You haven't married yet, but you are already going to someone's house to have a meal? Are you willing to sleep there tonight even if he asks you to? "
Xiao Lu and Xiao Wei couldn't take it anymore and rushed over. Without any explanation, they picked up Xia Yingying and left, "Yingying, it's time for us to go home for dinner."
Xiao Lu emphasized the word "go home." Only then did Yingying realize that it was inappropriate for her to follow them. She reluctantly waved at Yaoyao, "Yaoyao, I will come and play with you again tonight!"
"Okay! Let's play hide-and-seek at night! "
Listening to the questions and answers of these two "children," Xiao Lu and Xiao Wei were too embarrassed to show their faces.
…
The bright moon was like a flawless jade plate, hanging high in the silent night sky. Insects chirped. Ye Xiaotian sat on a bluestone beside the stream and scooped up a handful of cool mountain spring water. He raised his hand and looked at the shiny silver stream flowing down his hand. The cool water lessened the burning pain on his hand.
Ye Xiaotian had once taken a secret medicine to ward off the Gu, so the Gu poison couldn't hurt him. However, other than being a Gu, the Gu also had the instinct of a normal insect: biting.
Elder Cai once said that after taking the secret medicine, not only was the Venerable immune to the Gu, but also snakes, insects, and mosquitoes couldn't get close to him. However, this didn't include Ye Xiaotian taking the initiative to provoke the insects. Those Gu had not eaten for a long time in the earthen jar. When Ye Xiaotian took the initiative to provoke them, they would instinctively attack.
"Ha! Hiding here, it definitely won't be able to find me. Ah! You are here? "
Xia Yingying ran over and suddenly saw Ye Xiaotian under the moonlight. She couldn't help but feel surprised. She thought that Ye Xiaotian was "hanging his head from the beam" again. As a gentle, virtuous, and reasonable lady, she naturally wouldn't disturb Ye Xiaotian's hard work.
Ye Xiaotian raised his head and saw her under the moonlight.
Xia Yingying walked towards him, her slender thighs crisscrossed. Every time she raised her foot and put it down, it was as if she was stepping on an invisible line. Thus, walking under the moonlight, she was like a cat walking under the moonlight, light and charming.
Seeing Ye Xiaotian raise his hand, Xia Yingying curiously asked, "What are you doing?"
At this time, the surroundings were filled with the fragrance of grass and the delicate fragrance of her body. Moonlight sprinkled down from the sky and the stream was suffused with flowing light. There were also fireflies in the air, creating dreamlike lines. She stood there, her charming eyes shining like the bright stars in the night sky.
Ye Xiaotian's heart involuntarily skipped two beats. He definitely wouldn't tell the little beauty in front of him that his hand was swollen from being stung by a bug. Thus, he took the opportunity to raise his hand a bit higher. His palm faced the sky, as if he was holding up the bright moon as he casually said, "I want to pluck the moon."
Xia Yingying did not know that this was Ye Xiaotian's excuse to cover up his embarrassment. She wishfully thought that this sentence was a metaphor for pursuing her. Thus, her tender face became hot and her heart was like a deer that was about to be caught, beating very quickly. She covered up the corner of her mouth and said, "You're bragging. Who can obtain the moon in the sky?"
Ye Xiaotian raised his head and looked at the bright moon in the sky. He smiled and said, "Why can't you? As long as you have a heart that can reach the sky, you will definitely be able to pluck the moon in the sky! "
The moonlight shined on his face and that silhouette fell into Xia Yingying's eyes. It seemed to be extremely handsome and her heart beat even faster. She hugged her skirt and sat down beside Ye Xiaotian. She tried to stretch out her hand. Her arm moved slightly and her hand seemed to be holding up the moon.
Xia Yingying looked at it and actually had a feeling that she was really touching the moon, "Ya! It's really interesting! "
Xia Yingying beamed with joy. But just as her face bloomed into a brilliant smile, Ye Xiaotian flipped his wrist and grabbed her hand. Xia Yingying immediately became nervous as she stammered, "What … What are you doing?"
Ye Xiaotian softly said, "Your hand is really soft …"
"En … Yes … Right …"
Xia Yingying anxiously lowered her head and gently pulled her hand away. But Ye Xiaotian's grip was too tight, so she didn't use any more strength.
Ye Xiaotian saw that she was as obedient as a little white rabbit and became even more insatiable. He caressed her smooth little hand and said, "You have a lot of brothers in your family and can't bear to let you work, right? Your hand is even softer than a lady's. Don't worry, when you get married, I will also love you dearly. "
Xia Yingying stammered, "My … My parents might not agree."
Ye Xiaotian said, "How is that possible? I am a Elementary Scholar, an Elementary Scholar! Don't tell me I am a disgrace to your family. When the time comes, I will bring you back to your parents' home. When we walk on the streets, the villagers will point and say, 'Look, isn't that Yingying? Aiyo, that scholar beside her is her husband, right? I heard that he is also a Elementary Scholar. Tsk, tsk, tsk, look at Yingying's good fortune … "
Xia Yingying listened to him blowing his own trumpet and couldn't help but laugh.
Little Tian was actually very self-aware. Zhan Ning'er was also a very beautiful girl, but when he was with Zhan Ning'er, he never had any improper thoughts. The huge difference in status between the two of them directly dispelled his delusion.
Shuiwu's family background was similar to his. In front of Shuiwu, he was very confident and dared to express his feelings unscrupulously. Now, in front of Xia Yingying, he was the same. Once he had confidence, he would speak humorously and freely.
However, why was Yingying tempted? Could it be that no man had pursued her before? That was not the case. However, in the past, whenever she went out, there was no need to mention the servants following her. Just the close protection of her cousins would have to follow eight to ten of them. Did she have the opportunity to talk about love?
Under those circumstances, those who were qualified to get close to her were all of high status and they all knew her identity. Limited by each other's identity, some words could not be said unscrupulously. If they wanted to express their love for her, they had to be reserved. In this way, there were more than ten bright "light bulbs" beside them. How could the pursuers show their charm? How could an ordinary performance arouse the interest of Miss Yingying? What was even worse was that even if he could show his charm, Yingying was not yet in love at that time. She only liked to play with her handkerchief all day long. Wouldn't that be throwing flirtatious glances at a blind man?
Now that the Xia family had given her as much freedom as possible, there were not that many people following her around. She had also reached the age where she yearned for the opposite sex. Her first encounter with Ye Xiaotian was so unforgettable. Especially the ghost story that Ye Xiaotian fabricated. Xia Yingying believed it to be true when she was in a trance. She really thought that Ye Xiaotian was her lover from her previous life. Although she was later exposed, Ye Xiaotian immediately took away her first kiss. Only then did he completely capture her heart.
Timing, geography, people, and all sorts of factors worked together, including the order in which everything happened. If one was wrong or one was missing, it would be impossible for her to like Ye Xiaotian. But fate was so strange. When it wanted to come, everything would come so reasonably.
The two of them held hands. Ye Xiaotian looked at Xia Yingying with a burning gaze. He looked at her until she lowered her head in embarrassment. After being embarrassed for a long time, she tried to find something to talk about. "You look so thin. I didn't expect your palms to be so broad. People say that people who have flesh on their hands are blessed."
"Is that so …"
Ye Xiaotian laughed twice. He looked down at his' pig trotters' that had been bitten by countless insects. He said, "Your mouth is really sweet."
Xia Yingying said bashfully, "No, that's what my grandmother said."
Ye Xiaotian said, "What I said is also true. Your little mouth is really sweet. Hehe, I know it the best."
"Aiya! You're so bad! "
Xia Yingying was embarrassed. She thought of the kiss that made her dizzy. Now that she tried to recall it, she couldn't remember the taste of it. She was so embarrassed that she waved her small fist and softly hit Ye Xiaotian's body.
Ye Xiaotian grabbed her slender wrist. Their eyes met. Xia Yingying suddenly realized what was going to happen. She was a little shy, a little afraid, and a little expectant. That dizzy feeling seemed to come again. She subconsciously stuck out the tip of her tongue and gently licked her lips.
She didn't know how seductive this subconscious action was. Ye Xiaotian saw the charm of her licking her lips. His breathing suddenly became rapid. He couldn't help but lean down. Xia Yingying shyly closed her eyes. Her long eyelashes were like the wings of a butterfly.
"Yingying, it's getting late. We should go back!"
Miss Xiaolu jumped out of nowhere. Her movements were even more agile than A Big Man's. Ye Xiaotian and Xia Yingying were shocked and quickly separated.
Xia Yingying had no choice but to stand up. She glanced at Ye Xiaotian reluctantly. Ye Xiaotian whispered, "Next time, don't let your sister follow us."
Xia Yingying whispered, "Okay!"
The two looked at each other and smiled. Their hearts suddenly felt like they had drunk honey. It was indescribably sweet.
