Chapter 380: Tasting the Essence
Chapter 380: Tasting the Essence
When Meng Qianqian left the Dragon and Phoenix Twins' courtyard, it was already the latter half of the night. She had assumed that Lu Yuan had retired for the day, but to her surprise, he was sitting on the bed, reading.
The room was heated with scarlet lotus charcoal, making it slightly warmer than usual.
He wore only a thin sleeping robe, with a blanket covering his legs. His dark hair fell over his shoulders, and his handsome features exuded a lazy, unrestrained charm, making him seem like a heavenly being.
Over the past three days, Meng Qianqian had been busy treating Changle, and had not given much thought to anything else.
But upon suddenly returning to this familiar room, the memories that made her blush and her heart race were instantly awakened.
Her cheeks instantly flushed with heat.
Lu Yuan did not look at her; he merely turned a page of his book and said nonchalantly, "You're finally not avoiding the Grand Marshal anymore?"
Meng Qianqian opened her mouth slightly.
How does this guy know everything?
Indeed, she had been taking care of Changle these past three days, but wasn't she also avoiding him? It had been several days, yet whenever she thought about what she had said and done to him, she felt so embarrassed that she wished she could dig a hole and bury herself.
She was a doctor, so how did she fall for the Wanping Princess's trick?
Moreover, she was the Wanping Princess's benefactor, and Ji Li's marriage was also due to her efforts. Was it really right to repay kindness with enmity? Meng Qianqian covered her face, feeling deeply aggrieved.
Lu Yuan turned another page of his book, "If you still want to hide, the room next door has been prepared for you."
What was there to hide from?
Whether she stuck her head out or kept it hidden, it was the same.
Meng Qianqian clenched her fist, took a deep breath, and calmly walked to the bed. She looked at Lu Yuan and said solemnly, "Grand Marshal, let's talk."
Lu Yuan replied indifferently, "If you want to shirk responsibility, you may leave."
Meng Qianqian took another deep breath, bowed, and said, "Xiaojiu has committed the sin of inferior overpowers superior, and deserves a thousand deaths. Please punish me, Grand Marshal!"
Lu Yuan looked at her with a heavy gaze, "You thought for three whole days, and that's all you could come up with?"
Embarrassment flashed in Meng Qianqian's eyes, and she said in a low voice, "Xiaojiu... will take responsibility for this matter."
Lu Yuan gave a cold hum, "Hmph, I think you have other intentions."
Meng Qianqian smiled awkwardly, "Nothing can be hidden from the Grand Marshal."
As she spoke, she cautiously glanced at Lu Yuan.
In the past, she had looked at him with apprehension, but ever since their intimate encounter, every time she looked at him, her heart would race unconsciously. She couldn't tell if it was due to embarrassment or nervousness.
Gathering her courage, she sat down beside Lu Yuan, "Changle has agreed to go to Miaojiang with us."
Lu Yuan said indifferently, "Us? I never said I was going to Miaojiang."
"Hmm?"
Meng Qianqian was taken aback, "If you don't go, how can I see my maternal grandmother?"
Lu Yuan continued flipping through his book, "That's your business, it has nothing to do with me."
Meng Qianqian asked softly, "Are... you angry?"
"Hmph."
Lu Yuan turned another page of his book.
Meng Qianqian scooted closer to him and stared at him intently, "I admit, I was in the wrong this time. Tell me what I need to do to make you feel better, and I'll do it."
Lu Yuan said calmly, "Come here."
"Oh."
Meng Qianqian obediently climbed onto the bed and sat cross-legged across from him.
Lu Yuan moved to the side, leaving the warm spot on the bed for her.
Meng Qianqian stared at him in surprise.
Did he mean... for her to sleep there? Meng Qianqian quickly snuggled into the blankets.
The warmth of his body lingered in the blankets, and his pillow carried his faint fragrance.
Meng Qianqian widened her eyes and asked, her gaze unwavering, "Grand Marshal, you're so kind."
Lu Yuan said, "Who gave you permission to sleep here?"
"Hmm?"
Meng Qianqian was taken aback once again.
Lu Yuan said, "Come here."
Meng Qianqian stammered, "Sit... where?"
Lu Yuan finally lifted his gaze from the book, his eyes deep and intense as he looked at her, "In my embrace."
Meng Qianqian's eyes widened.
Seeing that she wasn't moving, Lu Yuan wrapped his arm around her soft waist and pulled her into his embrace.
Meng Qianqian, caught off guard, found herself sitting on his lap, "Grand Marshal, you're so strong."
Lu Yuan's powerful arm held her tightly, "I never let myself be taken advantage of. Everything you've done to me, I will return to you, one by one. Only when I'm done will I feel better."
Meng Qianqian swallowed, "All... of it?"
Lu Yuan held her possessively, not allowing her to escape, "Which one do you want to start with?"
Once they had crossed that line, there was no turning back. Xiaojiu's mind was in a daze, and she needed a ticket for the Grand Marshal.
(End of Chapter)
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