Huo Changyuan stared at Cheng Yuanjing's embroidered pouch with a deep frown. At this time, Cheng Enzi felt bored sitting there, so he chased after the butterflies and ran out. After Cheng Enzi ran away, Cheng Enbei also wanted to leave. Cheng Yujin saw that Cheng Enzi was running hard in the garden and was worried that Old Lady Cheng would scold her if he accidentally bumped into something.
Cheng Yujin stood up and went outside to keep an eye on them. Cheng Enbei found an opportunity and also slipped away behind Cheng Yujin.
After the two youths and Cheng Yujin left, only Cheng Yuanjing and Huo Changyuan were left in the pavilion. Huo Changyuan stared at them for a long time and finally found an opportunity to ask, "The embroidered pouch you're wearing looks very unique. Where did you get it?"
Cheng Yuanjing was well aware of Huo Changyuan's intentions. He said neither hurriedly nor slowly, "You're asking about the embroidered pouch that contains my personal seal? It was given to me by Yujin. "
Huo Changyuan had already expected this, but when he heard it with his own ears, he still felt stupefied and flustered. He tried his best to remain calm, but his voice had already become cold and hard, "Is that so? I remember that although she's good at sewing, she never easily makes things for outsiders. In all these years, the number of embroideries she personally made can be counted on one hand. "
After hearing Huo Changyuan's words, Cheng Yuanjing also lowered his eyes to admire the embroidered pouch.
The embroidered pouch was made of high-quality brocade fabric with a blue-violet flower embroidered in the middle. The thread, the foot press, and even the pendant were all exquisite. Although the color was light, it didn't reduce its noble aura.
Cheng Yuanjing wasn't interested in foreign objects. Besides, he had seen many good things, but there were very few things that could attract his attention. However, beautiful things were naturally loved by people. Cheng Yujin was like this, and so was her handiwork.
Cheng Yujin looked at the pouch and couldn't help but soften. He nodded and replied faintly, "That's right. She rarely makes things for outsiders. However, I'm not an outsider. "
Huo Changyuan held his breath when he heard this. He couldn't help but want to say that this person was really shameless. He really dared to say that.
Cheng Yuanjing's smile remained unchanged as he continued, "You can't tell from the outside, but the patterns on the surface are actually double-sided embroidery. She is the only one in the entire capital who knows how to do double-sided embroidery. I originally didn't have the heart to trouble her, but she insisted and used the most troublesome double-sided embroidery. Other than the birthday screen that was sent to the palace a few days ago, this is the only double-sided embroidery. Even when Old Lady Cheng mentioned it, she never used the double-sided embroidery technique again. "
The more Huo Changyuan listened, the darker his expression became. He simply felt that it was absurd. It was as if Cheng Yuanjing had said all this on purpose for him to hear. Huo Changyuan felt that as a fourth-rank imperial court official, Cheng Yuanjing wouldn't do such a childish and absurd thing. However, it had to be said that Huo Changyuan was really provoked.
He knew best how cold Cheng Yujin was. She honed her needlework and culinary skills in order to increase her halo. If one really thought that she would wash her hands and make soup, then they would be gravely mistaken. Cheng Yujin would only personally make embroidery for occasions like Old Lady Cheng's birthday or the emperor's birthday. Naturally, it was for her own fame. Apart from this, Huo Changyuan, her fiancé, had never had such an honor.
She was cold and indifferent to everyone. Why was Cheng Yuanjing an exception?
Huo Changyuan was very angry. He took a deep breath and said in an indifferent tone, "She values etiquette and rules the most. It's naturally inconvenient for her to give her personal belongings to an outsider. However, she doesn't have any taboos when it comes to her family, father, and brothers."
Huo Changyuan hinted that Cheng Yuanjing's behavior was nothing. It was very common for a niece to personally make an embroidered pouch for her uncle.
Cheng Yuanjing smiled and said unhurriedly, "Is that so? I've never seen Cheng Yuan-hsien and Cheng Enbao wear embroidery similar to this, so I guessed that this was the only one. So, Marquis Jingyong has seen other embroidery? "
Huo Changyuan really hadn't seen it before. He had been refuted repeatedly and was already very angry. After being rebutted by Cheng Yuanjing again, he was so angry that he couldn't maintain his face. Did Cheng Yuanjing know what it meant to know when to stop? It was fine if he understood, but did he have to expose others?
Huo Changyuan was very angry. His face was ashen as he looked at the sparse vegetation in the garden. He didn't want to see Cheng Yuanjing's face at all. At this time, a gust of wind blew through the garden, causing the vegetation to rustle. Huo Changyuan frowned and said, "It's going to rain."
However, Cheng Yuanjin still hadn't returned.
Cheng Yuanjin had to look after Cheng Enzi and Cheng Enbei, so she had to walk a long way. Suddenly, a gust of wind came from behind her. The wind was strong and rapid, causing her clothes to fly up and down. Cheng Yuanjin covered her eyes with her hands and immediately said to Cheng Enzi and Cheng Enbei's maidservants, "It's going to rain. Bring the two young masters back."
Fortunately, Cheng Enzi and his brother understood the gravity of the situation. They obediently followed her back. By the time Cheng Yuanjin stepped onto the cloister to shelter from the rain, it was already raining outside.
This autumn rain came quickly and quickly. It hit the ground with pitter-patter sounds, causing the branches and leaves to sway. The entire world was instantly enveloped by the sound of rain. After Cheng Yuanjin stood properly, Lian Qiao hurriedly went forward to help her tidy up her rain-soaked hair.
While the maidservants were busy, the sound of heavy footsteps suddenly came from the other side of the cloister. Huo Changyuan was walking at the front. When he saw Cheng Yuanjin, he immediately strode over.
"How did you get wet? It's raining outside. Don't you know to take shelter first? " Huo Changyuan frowned. As he spoke, he wanted to pull Cheng Yuanjin back. Cheng Yuanjin was very annoyed. She took a step back and mercilessly avoided Huo Changyuan's hand.
"Marquis Huo." A few strands of hair on both sides of Cheng Yuanjin's temples were wet. The strands stuck to her cheeks, making her face look even whiter than snow and her lips red. "Men and women shouldn't touch each other. Please conduct yourself with dignity."
Huo Changyuan's expression was startled. It seemed that he didn't expect Cheng Yuanjin to be so heartless. He didn't know why, but the moment he saw Cheng Yuanjin, he habitually reached out to pull her back.
It was as if this was an instinctive habit of his body. Before his brain could react, his subconscious had already made a decision.
Huo Changyuan's fingers twitched. He uncomfortably pulled them back to his side. But looking at Cheng Yuanjin's half-wet hair, he still couldn't bear it. "Okay, I won't touch you. You're wet. Change into clean clothes first. "
As he spoke, Huo Changyuan took off his outer robe and wanted to hand it to Cheng Yuanjin. Cheng Yuanjin's eyes were cold. She didn't even look at him. "Marquis Huo, you've crossed the line."
Huo Changyuan's outstretched hand paused, but he didn't withdraw it. He still stubbornly held up his outer robe. His intention was obvious and forceful. The two of them were in a deadlock when footsteps came from the other side of the corridor. Although the footsteps were still far away, Cheng Yuanjin strangely recognized them.
She turned around and looked at the person in surprise. "Ninth Uncle, why are you here?"
After realizing that it was going to rain, Huo Changyuan and Cheng Yuanjing immediately got up to find Cheng Yuanjin. However, Cheng Yuanjing had chosen another path. He just happened to miss Cheng Yuanjin, so he took a detour.
Cheng Yuanjing saw Cheng Yuanjin from far away. Then, he saw a man quickly walking towards Cheng Yuanjin. He asked about her well-being and even tried to put his clothes on her.
Cheng Yuanjing's eyes were colder than the pouring rain outside. His eyes met with Huo Changyuan's. Neither of them spoke. They separated as soon as their eyes met.
Cheng Yuanjing had already approached. Cheng Yuanjin was about to speak, but Cheng Yuanjing had already reached out to touch her cheek. "You're so cold. Did you get caught in the rain?"
Huo Changyuan's eyes almost popped out. How dare he! Cheng Yuanjin hated it when other people touched her. She actually didn't avoid it?
Cheng Yuanjin was actually not used to it. However, Cheng Yuanjing's expression was natural, without any hint of intimacy. It was as if he was simply testing the temperature of her face. Cheng Yuanjin didn't want to make a fuss when the Crown Prince was so calm. She said, "I didn't get much rain. It's just that my hair looks very obvious."
Cheng Yuanjing nodded and put down his hand. He very naturally took off his coat and put it on Cheng Yuanjin. Cheng Yuanjin really couldn't stay calm this time. She was shocked and instinctively stepped back. "Ninth Uncle?"
Cheng Yuanjin almost blurted out "Your Highness" for a moment. Fortunately, she reacted in time and forced herself to change it. However, just Cheng Yuanjing taking off his coat for her was enough to frighten her. She wanted to avoid it, but Cheng Yuanjing pressed down on her shoulder. Cheng Yuanjing's voice hung above her head. It was low and clear. "Don't move."
Cheng Yuanjin really didn't dare to move. Liu Yi and the others saw this from behind and made a "tsk" sound in their hearts. They silently turned their eyes away.
Even heroes have a weakness for the charms of beautiful women. His Highness also wanted to marry a wife. It was very normal.
Cheng Yuanjin's neck stiffened. She felt Cheng Yuanjing's cold fingers moving around her neck, helping her button up and straightening out her clothes. Because Cheng Yuanjing's figure was much taller than her, his sleeves were wide and the hem of his robe was dragging on the ground. Cheng Yuanjing bent down again and helped her roll up her sleeves neatly, tidying them up.
During this process, Cheng Yuanjing's breath was not far away. They were so close that Cheng Yuanjin could smell the scent on Cheng Yuanjing's body.
It was faint, very light, and somewhat bitter.
She didn't know what kind of incense this was. In the future, she could rely on this to get rich … Of course, this wasn't the main point. The main point was, what did this crown prince want to do?
Cheng Yuanjin was stiff and didn't dare to move the entire time. From her ears to her neck, there was a faint red color. After Cheng Yuanjing took care of Cheng Yuanjin to his satisfaction, he finally straightened up. He pushed away the wet hair sticking to her cheeks and said, "Okay, be careful on the way back. Don't catch a cold."
Cheng Yuanjin held back for a long time, but only managed to squeeze out a single sentence, "Okay."
Cheng Yuanjing patted her head in satisfaction. Cheng Yuanjin had taken care of her hair very well. It felt like the finest silk to the touch, smooth and soft, with a faint lingering fragrance. Cheng Yuanjing really didn't want to let go, but now wasn't the time. His fingers quietly lingered for a while, then he elegantly withdrew his hand.
Huo Changyuan was about to vomit blood when he saw this. Cheng Yuanjin slapped his hand away in disgust and coldly said, "Men and women shouldn't touch each other." She even refused to take his clothes. In the end, she turned around and changed into Cheng Yuanjing's clothes. She even allowed Cheng Yuanjing to help her button up.
All of this happened in front of Huo Changyuan. Cheng Yuanjin's voice didn't even fade when she rejected him.
Huo Changyuan was very angry. He didn't worry about scarcity, but rather about inequality. If Cheng Yuanjin had always been cold to him, then it would have been fine. However, she was as cold as ice to him, but was gentle and obedient to Cheng Yuanjing. The difference between the two was only a few seconds. How could Huo Changyuan accept such blatant discrimination?
Huo Changyuan's face was so gloomy that it was about to drip water. At this time, Cheng Yumo saw that it was raining outside and hurriedly brought her raingear to look for them. She called out "Marquis, Big Brother, Second Brother" as she walked along the corridor towards the depths of the garden. She stepped through a moon gate and suddenly saw Huo Changyuan through the layers of windows. Cheng Yumo was overjoyed. Ignoring the rain outside, she lifted her skirt and ran towards Huo Changyuan.
"Marquis!"
Cheng Yumo quickly ran to the corridor. The maidservants behind her called out, "Second Miss, be careful of the rain!"
Cheng Yumo ignored them and ran into the rain. Only then did she realize that the atmosphere here was not quite right. Cheng Yujin and Cheng Yuanjing were standing together. Cheng Yujin was still wearing an ill-fitting outer garment, which was obviously a man's style. Huo Changyuan was standing on the other side with a gloomy face. It was clear that they were in different camps.
Cheng Yumo didn't quite understand what was wrong with these people. Why were they standing in two camps? She wiped the water off her face and happily threw herself at Huo Changyuan. "Marquis!"
Huo Changyuan caught Cheng Yumo, but his expression didn't improve. His eyes were still coldly staring at the other side. When Cheng Yujin saw that Cheng Yumo had arrived, she didn't have the patience to continue wasting time with them.
It was clear that Cheng Yuanjing also had the same idea. He held Cheng Yujin's shoulder and pulled her to his side. "Since Marchioness has already found her way here, we won't disturb your reunion. She's still in a hurry to go back and change her clothes, so she'll leave first. "
These words were exactly what Cheng Yujin wanted. She took two steps forward and found that the person behind her didn't follow. She turned her head strangely. "Ninth Uncle?"
Cheng Yuanjing was still standing in the same place. His eyes were coldly staring at Huo Changyuan.
"Marchioness's body is also wet. Marquis Jingyong's outer garment is just right for Marchioness. In the future, Marquis Jingyong should know who you're talking to and don't do anything inappropriate. "
Although Cheng Yuanjing's words were vague, Cheng Yumo was the only one who didn't understand. Cheng Yuanjing was practically telling Huo Changyuan not to touch Cheng Yujin in the future.
Huo Changyuan's face darkened. "This Marquis does things with propriety."
"You'd better know your limits." Cheng Yuanjing coldly glanced at Huo Changyuan one last time, then turned around and walked towards Cheng Yujin. His originally cold brows melted inch by inch when he saw her, turning into a faint smile. "Let's go."
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