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Feeling a strong arm resting around her waist, Su Peijiu closed her eyes and reached out to push the arm aside. After a moment, the arm returned to its place. She patiently pushed it away again, repeating this three or four times. Yet, the arm remained firmly on her waist and even slid down a bit. She felt that large hand mischievously squeeze her.
"Enough already," she suddenly turned around and slapped at him, only to have her hand caught in his grip.
"Are you angry?" he teased, his eyes filled with warm laughter.
Su Peijiu retracted her hand and rolled her eyes. "You should leave; I need to get up."
Qi Mo merely sat up, leaning against his height to look at her indulgently. "Madam, I have seen every part of you. Is it too late to feel shy now?"
"You—" She realized she had fallen into his trap and stopped speaking.
Qi Mo held the blanket along with her in his arms, gently stroking her brows and eyes as if admiring a treasure.
"Once we resolve the matter at Cangjian Villa, will you marry me, Pei Jiu?"
She heard a faint blush in his voice, dreamlike yet piercing her heart like a knife, dulling the pain.
Lowering her gaze... she pretended not to hear. But a persistent hand lifted her chin, and his voice pressed on without allowing her a moment's rest: "Will you agree or not?"
She swatted away the hand that held her chin and looked steadily at the ink-like man above her. Watching their hair intertwine like tangled water plants, she pursed her red lips and finally spoke: "You speak foolishly."
There was no possibility between them; she knew it, and he should know it too.
Qi Mo gazed deeply at her, the smile on his face gradually fading as if it had vanished into thin air. Suddenly, he lowered his head and bit her lip fiercely, sucking until her lips turned a rosy red before he released them.
He got up, turning his back to her as he spoke lazily in an elegant voice: "Madam, it's time to get up." With that, he stood and walked toward the door.
After hearing the creaking sound of the door closing, Su Peijiu turned her head back, sitting up while clutching the blanket, staring blankly in the direction of the door for a while.
…………
Since then, Qi Mo had not been as close to her anymore. When they met, he would only give her a faint smile before quickly averting his gaze. Although Su Peijiu did not express anything, she felt as if her heart had fallen into a void that could not be filled for a long time.
At first, she thought it was just hunger that made her feel this way, so she asked Yan Bai to cook a lot of delicious food. She stuffed herself until her stomach was full and she felt like throwing up… only to realize that the emptiness in her heart seemed to have doubled.
"Master of the Building, what’s wrong with you?" Hua Qian checked her pulse but found no issues. Looking at Su Peijiu's confused expression, she felt a bit worried.
Su Peijiu withdrew her hand and touched her wrist. She looked at Hua Qian and asked, "Is my body okay?"
Hua Qian shook her head. "Master of the Building, your body is fine except for some qi deficiency."
"But… why does my heart always feel so empty and uncomfortable?" Su Peijiu frowned, instinctively pressing on that spot and pushing hard. It still felt hollow.
This situation continued for three days. Seeing Su Peijiu suddenly losing weight, Hua Qian worriedly sought out Flower Mother. After listening to her concerns, Flower Mother’s eyes deepened as she reassured Hua Qian not to worry and promised to visit Su Peijiu that night.
By nightfall, Su Peijiu sat by the window with a book in hand, staring blankly at the moon outside. She was about to go to the forbidden area of Cangjian Villa soon…
It seemed like she hadn’t seen Qi Mo all day. Where had he gone? Was he angry with her?
Her mind was filled with chaotic thoughts, and in frustration, she hugged the book and leaned on the table. Just as she did so, she heard the door creak open and quickly looked up. Upon seeing it was Flower Mother, a hint of disappointment flashed in her watery eyes—something she might not even have noticed herself.
"Master of the Building, are you absorbing essence from the moon?" Flower Mother teased as she approached and sat down beside her.
Su Peijiu weakly supported her chin and said, "Flower Mother, don't tease me. I feel unwell all over, and Hua Qian can't figure out what's wrong."
"What's bothering you?"
"This." Su Peijiu pressed Flower Mother's hand against her chest. Pouting, she said, "It's empty, and it feels terrible."
Flower Mother looked at Su Peijiu with a gentler gaze, mixed with pity. "Silly child, do you have someone you like?"
Hearing this, Su Peijiu exploded with indignation. "Flower Mother, what are you joking about... Ha, how could I have someone I like?"
"Is it that Desolate King who was with you before? Do you like him?"
"Flower Mother, you're making me angry! This is getting ridiculous. I wouldn't like him even if I liked someone!" She hurriedly explained, a hint of panic coloring her cheeks.
Flower Mother didn't refute her but turned to look at the moon, which was very round and large. The pale moonlight scattered on the ground like a layer of silver powder.
"When I was your age, I once crazily liked someone..." Flower Mother gazed at the moonlight as memories rushed back to her.
Su Peijiu looked at Flower Mother's beautiful profile and asked, "Was it Xiao Chuxin?"
"Yes." Flower Mother nodded, smiling gently. In her weathered eyes, there was a faint starlight. "At that time, I would give up anything for him, asking for nothing in return; I was wholeheartedly prepared to follow him..."
"Then how did it end up like this?" Su Peijiu asked cautiously.
"Why did it end up like this? Sometimes I wonder. The promise he made to me of a lifetime together has now turned into another woman... Fate truly is beyond our control; this saying is indeed true."
"Did he... betray you?"
Flower Mother rested her hand on her head, a faint smile at the corners of her lips, as if recalling not a painful memory but something light. Those past events that once made her cry and lose sleep now seemed easy to discuss, something she would have found hard to believe before.
"Did he betray me? At first, I cried for two nights, wondering if Xiao Chuxin had wronged me, but I couldn't figure it out. As time passed, I began to let it go and stopped questioning whether he was truly at fault..."
"Doesn't Flower Mother find it hard to swallow this bitterness?" Flower Mother was such a strong person; Xiao Chuxin had betrayed their vows and married someone else. Would she not resent him? When she visited Cangjian Villa, she refused to show her face, yet now she smiled while reminiscing about the past... Wasn't that just a facade of calmness, pretending to be strong?
"A person... no matter how strong they are, cannot withstand the erosion of time. I think I've just gradually forgotten. The wounds slowly scab over... and I leave them in my heart; if I don't touch them, I won't think about them, and if I don't think about them, I won't feel sad." Flower Mother extended her other hand, palm open, as moonlight fell upon it. She gently grasped it, as if trying to hold onto the moonlight.
"From now on, we shall not meet again; do not speak of long or short... that's how it is after parting."
Su Peijiu looked at this woman in her thirties who remained alone. She seemed like a mischievous child stuffing moonlight into her mouth, then suddenly noticed the gaze of the person beside her and broke into a radiant smile.
That night, Flower Mother shared many stories with her. Finally, caressing her cheek with a serious expression, she said: "... Women are most easily serious in matters of love, but sometimes being serious doesn't guarantee fulfillment... Remember not to entrust your heart before the other person does..."
Looking at the girl before her who seemed to understand yet not understand, Flower Mother sighed inwardly, wishing only that she would not suffer as she had... That man, with Dragon Qi swirling around him, was certainly not an ordinary one. If he were to possess her one day, what would happen to her family’s Master of the Building?
...
The next morning, Su Peijiu stepped out with panda eyes. Looking at the energetic group of subordinates in the Yard, she felt a twitch at the corner of her mouth. Why was she the only one looking so worn out?
"Master of the Building, who do you plan to take?" Yan Bai pitifully held his sword in his hands, standing aside with watery eyes looking up at her like a loyal dog, making Su Peijiu's heart soften.
Black Crow lightly tapped Yan Bai on the forehead: "Men shouldn't show such foolish expressions." He looked disdainfully at Yan Bai, whose eyes were already red.
For a man like Black Crow, who is accustomed to drinking the blood of the rivers and lakes, it is natural that he does not understand the pure-hearted thoughts of a boy like Yan Bai, especially since Flower Mother and Hua Qian had protected him well until Su Peijiu became the Master of the Building, which only required him to act as her Shadow Guard.
So after Black Crow taught him a lesson, Yan Bai felt even more wronged, looking at Su Peijiu as if she were his mother.
"Alright, don't scold him; he's still just a child," Su Peijiu said as she pulled Black Crow back, preparing to pat his hand. She squinted and looked around but did not see Qi Mo, which made her heart feel a bit emptier. Covering her thoughts, she cleared her throat and said, "This time, don’t take too many people. Bring a few who understand Qi Men Dun Jia, and three others who are skilled in martial arts. As for Yan Bai..." Su Peijiu turned to look at the loyal boy, her mouth twitching slightly. "You just stay at home."
Upon hearing Su Peijiu's calm words, Yan Bai rushed forward with his sword in hand. "Why can't I go? Does the Master of the Building not like Yan Bai anymore?"
At that moment, Su Peijiu happened to notice Qi Mo entering with Leyang through the courtyard gate. Today he was dressed in dark purple-black clothing, with purple auspicious cloud patterns embroidered on the cuffs and hem, looking quite elegant.
After entering, Qi Mo glanced over here briefly before retracting his gaze and waiting under a nearby Flower Tree...
Su Peijiu felt an inexplicable discomfort in her heart, a sour and bittersweet sensation that made her feel powerless against Yan Bai's childish antics.
She forced herself to smile and patted his shoulder. "Yan Bai, be good and cook plenty of food at home for the Master of the Building when she returns."
"Okay." Yan Bai sensed that Su Peijiu's mood was somewhat dimmed and quietly retreated to one side while holding his sword. His obedient expression made Su Peijiu feel even worse.
Over there, Flower Mother was wearing a lake blue dress with a low neckline that revealed large areas of her snow-white skin. At her collarbone hung a chain adorned with vibrant agate. Today's Flower Mother was stunningly beautiful, making it hard for anyone to look away.
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