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Xin'er took a light sniff, sighing inwardly at the delightful fragrance.
It turned out that a man's natural scent could be so pleasant; she was only just realizing this now.
Perhaps it was because they came from different social backgrounds?
She knew her own family was poor, living in the commoner area of Capital City. All the men she had encountered carried a sour odor, sometimes mixed with the smell of sweat.
There was no helping it; they all worked rough jobs, unlike the man before her.
This man clearly belonged to a wealthy or noble class, his scent exuding an elegant allure that captivated her...
Captivated!?
The sudden realization startled Xin'er, causing her heart to race and her Beautiful Eyes to widen slightly.
Heavens! What was she thinking!?
It seemed today’s events had overwhelmed her, leading to such wild thoughts.
As Xin'er pondered this, she instinctively tapped her little head in frustration. Just then, a playful low laugh reached her ears, snapping her back to reality. Turning around, she met the gaze of those Deep Black Eyes filled with amusement, and her delicate Little Face flushed instantly.
Oh no! He must have seen her embarrassing moment just now.
With that thought, Xin'er's cheeks turned crimson, and her Beautiful Eyes lowered in embarrassment.
Her expression was so innocent and timid, like a frightened little rabbit that could be startled by the slightest rustle. This only made Leng Yixuan's laughter ring out even louder.
Ha ha, can this little woman be any cuter!?
In fact, ever since he got into the carriage, he had been secretly glancing at the girl beside him from the corner of his eye. He noticed that her expressions were incredibly rich and interesting.
At times, she seemed lost in thought, at other times frustrated, and now she was tapping her little head with her hand.
He couldn't help but wonder what was going on in her mind that made her so adorable.
Moreover, he had to admit that just watching her quietly was a kind of enjoyment for him!
Ever since he developed an interest in business at the age of ten, he had immersed himself in thick ledgers and couldn't pull himself away.
Since then, aside from the calculations that piqued his interest, nothing else had captured his attention.
Until now, he had finally found something else that intrigued him.
Thinking of this, Leng Yixuan's gaze towards Xin'er became even more enigmatic, making Xin'er feel both embarrassed and a bit uneasy.
Why did this man smile so much!?
Although he looked very handsome when he smiled, she couldn't forget the reason behind his laughter.
With that thought in mind, Xin'er felt flustered and blurted out without thinking.
"Stop laughing!"
Xin'er was annoyed, her cheeks flushed crimson, and her red lips pouted slightly, looking somewhat angry due to embarrassment.
However, upon hearing her words, the man not only did not restrain himself but instead laughed even more heartily.
Seeing this, Xin'er felt both embarrassed and annoyed. In the end, she thought to herself that she mustn't let him laugh any longer. Without thinking, she reached out her small hand and immediately covered the man's mouth, which was still laughing uproariously.
After making this move, she instantly froze in place.
In contrast to the dazed Xin'er, Leng Yixuan also stopped laughing abruptly. His handsome face was momentarily stunned, and his deep black eyes, still holding a hint of mirth, widened slightly as they quietly fell on the girl before him.
Feeling her small hand on his lips, he sensed a slight chill.
Moreover, there was a somewhat rough texture to it, yet it stirred something within Leng Yixuan's heart.
It felt as if a delicate string in his heart had been gently plucked…
Leng Yixuan's heart fluttered as his narrow deep black eyes locked tightly with Xin'er's slightly widened beautiful eyes.
For a moment, the two were silent, gazing at each other. Inside the carriage, an air of enchantment seemed to envelop them…
Above the carriage hung a round Luminous Pearl for illumination.
At this moment, the soft and bright light gently spilled down. Under the glow of the Luminous Pearl, the girl before him appeared astonishingly exquisite.
Her brows resembled distant mountain peaks, naturally arched without any makeup. Her sparkling eyes were like water, captivating one's soul!
Beneath her charming nose, her delicate pink lips parted slightly in surprise, revealing a row of neat pearly teeth inside…
Up close, her skin was so flawless and smooth that not even the tiniest pore could be seen; it resembled perfect Sheep Fat Jade…
A faint fragrance emanated from her, delicate and reminiscent of jasmine.
Upon noticing this, Leng Yixuan's heart began to race uncontrollably. At that moment, it felt as if something was enticing him, and that something was none other than the girl's soft, flower-like pink lips.
He wondered if this small mouth would be as sweet as others he had encountered.
Lost in thought, Leng Yixuan seemed enchanted as he slowly reached out to pull away the small hand that covered his lips. He then bent down, lowering his head towards the girl in front of him.
Xin'er was not oblivious to Leng Yixuan's actions; in an instant, her heart raced and rose to her throat.
Oh my!
What on earth was he trying to do!?
Could it be that he wanted to...
As this thought crossed her mind, Xin'er felt a surge of fear and anxiety. Her first instinct was to quickly retreat, successfully dodging the man's advance.
Noticing Xin'er's movement, Leng Yixuan snapped back to reality, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes.
However, before this disappointment could fade, the carriage they were in suddenly jolted violently.
With a startled gasp, Xin'er was taken by surprise by the sudden bump. Before she could react, her body instinctively lunged forward.
And right in front of her sat Leng Yixuan.
Her leap landed her squarely against him.
In truth, Xin'er was not heavy at all. Even if she had pounced on him, Leng Yixuan could have easily steadied her. However, he did not do that; instead, he allowed himself to fall backward with her.
Immediately, Leng Yixuan felt a delicate little body pressing down on him. To his surprise, he suddenly found his lips covered by a pair of soft, tender lips...
The situation was completely unexpected for Leng Yixuan, but for him, it was an enormous delight!
Because he—he—he was actually... kissed!
Damn it, his first kiss! Heh heh... (Little Drunk: Ahem, you must be happy, right!? -_-|||)
The sensation on his lips was beyond what he could believe—soft and incredible, like the cotton candy he had eaten as a child. Although he really wanted to open his mouth and take a bite, he refrained from doing so; after all, that would make him seem too eager, and he didn't want to scare this Young Lady away!
So while Leng Yixuan felt an overwhelming excitement in his heart, his face did not reveal much joy. Instead, his Deep Black Eyes widened in shock!
In contrast to Leng Yixuan's feigned astonishment, Xin'er was genuinely startled!
Oh my! She—she—she actually... kissed him?!
What should she do? What should she do? This wasn't intentional!
Moreover, it wasn't her fault! The whole thing happened so suddenly that it caught her off guard, which was why she had ended up on top of him and... kissed him!
Realizing that she was still pressing down on the man and that their lips were tightly pressed together in such an ambiguous position—so close that even through the fabric, she could feel the warmth radiating from him...
At this thought, Xin'er was taken aback. Then, as if propelled by a spring, she jumped off him with a sudden 'whoosh.'
"This—this—this just now—I—I didn't mean to!"
Because she was too nervous, Xin'er spoke with a stutter.
Her delicate little face flushed red with embarrassment and shyness, resembling a ripe tomato, as if wisps of steam were about to rise from her head.
Her bright and clear Beautiful Eyes were now filled with panic, blinking adorably.
Her small hands, as white as jade, habitually twisted together in nervousness, almost tangling into a knot.
In contrast to the flustered appearance of the girl, Leng Yixuan leisurely sat up from the soft cushion, elegantly smoothing out his crumpled robe while looking at Xin'er and saying pointedly, "Oh, so you did that on purpose."
Knowing that Xin'er had made a slip of the tongue due to her nerves, Leng Yixuan still seemed to want her to feel even more embarrassed.
Upon hearing this, Xin'er felt as if her heart was about to stop.
"No, that's not it! I—I made a mistake just now. It wasn't intentional; the carriage suddenly jolted, and I—I... Anyway, I didn't mean it! You have to believe me!"
Xin'er shook her head vigorously, fearing that the man before her wouldn't believe her; she was almost ready to swear an oath.
She was afraid he might misunderstand, especially since she had just kissed him.
However, what Xin'er didn't realize was that this was also her first kiss...
Just as Xin'er was in a flurry of confusion, Leng Yixuan couldn't bear to tease her any longer. Although it had been amusing to see her panic-stricken expression while he teased her, he decided it was best to stop. He feared that if he continued, he might scare her away.
Perhaps he could save the next round of teasing for another time!
Hehe, he really isn't a good person!
Xin'er didn't know what Leng Yixuan was thinking; she only looked at the man in front of her with a pair of hesitant eyes, eager to explain herself.
Upon hearing her words, the man seemed to believe her and said, "I believe you. However..." Leng Yixuan paused deliberately. Upon hearing this, the girl became anxious and quickly asked, "However, what?"
Seeing that he had hooked her interest, Leng Yixuan felt a surge of joy inside but maintained a shy and troubled expression on his face. He gently brushed his fingers over his attractive lips and said, "That was my first kiss. What do you think we should do about it?"
"What should we do?" Xin'er retorted in response to the man's words.
After all, she didn't know! What had just happened wasn't intentional on her part. Now that he was asking her, who was she supposed to ask!?
In an instant, because of this question, Xin'er's brows furrowed together in distress, completely unaware of the fleeting glint of cunning in the man's deep black eyes.
Now Xin'er was exceptionally troubled as she waited for the man's answer. Unexpectedly, he merely stretched out his finger and rubbed his lips as if he were pondering something.
Seeing this, Xin'er didn't dare to breathe too loudly; her eyes were fixed tightly on the man's face, waiting for his answer.
However, as time ticked by second by second, the man remained silent. Xin'er's gaze was gradually drawn to his actions at that moment.
The man's hands were long and elegant, with distinctly defined knuckles and a healthy wheat-colored skin tone.
His fingers were exceptionally long and attractive, and even his nails were neatly trimmed. At that moment, under the glow of the Luminous Pearl, they radiated a rounded luster that was incredibly enticing!
However, even more alluring than those large hands were the lips of the man, which were slowly and gently rubbing against his fingers.
The man's lips were strikingly beautiful.
They had perfect lines and a rosy hue, resembling a lovely shade of Rose.
Thinking back to just moments ago, when she had actually kissed those beautiful Rose-colored lips, Xin'er felt her face flush with heat, extending all the way to her ears.
Oh my! This was her first kiss with a man!
She couldn't dwell on it any longer; how could she be so infatuated?
Xin'er felt frustrated within herself as she tried to control her thoughts and stop imagining other things.
At that moment, the man finally seemed to remember something. He lowered his hand and spoke up.
"I finally know what to do!"
"Huh? What is it?!"
Upon hearing this, Xin'er immediately snapped back to reality. Her bright Beautiful Eyes were fixed on the man's face, waiting for his answer without blinking.
Unexpectedly, the man suddenly smiled and gently scratched her little nose, chuckling.
"Can't tell you right now! You'll find out gradually later!"
"Uh..."
After waiting for so long, only to receive such an answer, Xin'er was taken aback.
Why does this man always leave things half-said? Is he deliberately trying to keep people in suspense?
Well, she was indeed curious.
However, Xin'er was not one to gossip. Even though she was dying to know, she didn't press him for more information. She simply replied with an "oh," lowering her head and avoiding his gaze.
Because of what had just happened, the luxurious and spacious carriage suddenly felt much narrower, as if the air itself had thickened with unspoken tension.
As a result, Xin'er began to feel restless.
How much longer until they reached his residence?
They had been sitting in the carriage for over half an hour.
Perhaps sensing Xin'er's confusion, Leng Yixuan, who had started reading a book beside her, lifted his deep black eyes and spoke up.
"The residence has arrived."
"Ah? Already?!"
Upon hearing this, Xin'er was momentarily stunned.
After all, if they had arrived, why hadn't the carriage stopped?
With a sense of curiosity that she couldn't resist, Xin'er reached out and lifted the curtain to look outside.
Upon seeing the scenery beyond, Xin'er couldn't help but gasp in astonishment!
Her beautiful eyes widened in shock, round as saucers!
Heavens!
What an impressive mansion.
At that moment, their carriage was passing through the Crimson Gate, driving deeper inside.
As they crossed the threshold, a vast plaza came into view. The ground was paved with blue stones, and as the lights began to glow, numerous weapons were displayed nearby, clearly indicating that this was a training ground.
At that moment, a pair of guards dressed in uniform were practicing over there.
As the carriage continued to move forward without pause, the magnificent buildings unfolded one after another before Xin'er's eyes.
Xin'er had previously worked in some noble families' residences and had been amazed by their grandeur.
However, compared to this place, those seemed insignificant!
Before her stood the luxurious Jade Tower, adorned with intricate carvings and deep levels that rose and fell like waves.
Every corner was guarded by imposing soldiers, exuding an air of authority!
The servants and maids during the journey were all dressed in uniform attire, moving with a grace that exuded an air of authority only found in royal households.
Xin'er could hardly contain her astonishment at the sight.
Although she had never been to the palace, the opulence surrounding her suggested that it must be no less grand than this.
Just as Xin'er was marveling at her surroundings, the carriage, which had been moving smoothly, came to a gradual stop at the sound of the coachman's commanding voice.
A moment later, the respectful voice of the coachman echoed from outside.
"Master, we have arrived."
"Mm."
At this, Leng Yixuan, who had been engrossed in a book, lightly acknowledged and closed it before setting it aside. He turned to look at Xin'er beside him.
Since Xin'er was seated near the door, she would need to exit first for him to follow.
As soon as Xin'er met Leng Yixuan's gaze, she snapped out of her daze. Realizing something, she hurriedly stood up and jumped down from the carriage.
Once she landed on the cobblestone ground, Xin'er’s eyes began to scan her surroundings eagerly, her small mouth slightly agape in surprise.
They found themselves standing in front of a grand pavilion.
The pavilion loomed majestically before them!
As dusk fell, exquisite Mulberry Horn Lanterns hung every few steps around them, illuminating the area enough for them to see clearly even in the dark night.
Xin'er looked up at the plaque in front of the Pavilion, her beautiful eyes wide with surprise. Without a second thought, she slowly spoke.
"White Jade Pavilion?"
Xin'er pronounced the words a bit slowly, but she did so perfectly. Upon hearing her, Leng Yixuan, who stood behind her, was momentarily taken aback, then asked in surprise.
"You can read?!"
"Yes, when my mother was still alive, no matter how busy she was, she always made time to teach me how to read. But after she passed away, no one taught me anymore. Plus, I had to take care of my younger brother and was so busy every day that I neglected those books..."
As she spoke of the past, there was a hint of sorrow and longing in Xin'er's voice.
In truth, she loved reading.
Every time she worked for the Noble Family and saw them hiring a Master to teach their children, she would secretly stand by and learn.
Though it was said that a woman's lack of talent was a virtue, her mother taught her that women must rely on themselves because men cannot be trusted!
So she remembered her mother's teachings but lamented that in recent years, life had been too difficult. She was too busy working to have the luxury of time to learn.
It seemed that her wish to learn would have to rely on her brother to help fulfill that dream in the future.
With a sigh, Xin'er didn't dwell on it further; she simply strolled inside and began to observe her surroundings. After all, this would be her workplace from now on.
However, what she didn't realize was that the regret and sorrow reflected in her brows had caught Leng Yixuan's attention. Seeing this, his deep black eyes flickered as if he had made some decision.
Yet he said nothing more; he merely summoned a guard and instructed him on something. After the guard left, he strode into the White Jade Pavilion.
At that moment, Xin'er was standing beneath a tall Magnolia tree.
She was unaware that Leng Yixuan had approached her from behind, as her gaze was fixed on the surrounding Magnolias.
It was the season when the Magnolias were in full bloom, and all around her, the trees were adorned with large, beautiful flowers that exuded a delightful fragrance.
Looking at the white blossoms and inhaling their elegant scent, Xin'er felt her spirits lift instantly.
No wonder this man carried a faint hint of Magnolia fragrance; it all made sense now.
Xin'er thought to herself as she glanced down to see the ground covered in fallen Magnolia petals. She bent down to pick one up, bringing it to her nose for a gentle sniff, and her rosy lips curled into a smile.
"It smells wonderful!"
"Do you like it?!"
Though it was a question, Leng Yixuan's tone was filled with certainty.
The joy on the young girl's face and the subtle smile at the corner of her lips revealed all her thoughts.
This girl was as pure as freshly fallen snow!
Thinking this, Leng Yixuan's expression softened, and his gaze toward her became unexpectedly tender.
Xin'er remained oblivious to the unusual warmth in his eyes. Suddenly, she heard a deep voice from behind her, startling her. She turned around and found herself staring into his dark eyes.
Perhaps it was the depth of night or the intoxicating fragrance surrounding them, or maybe it was simply the beauty of this man’s deep black eyes that captivated her. Unbeknownst to Xin'er, her expression seemed to be drawn in by those enchanting depths.
Those eyes were truly beautiful!
They were as dark as the night, deep like a tranquil pond, and held a mysterious allure that made anyone who locked gazes with them unable to resist falling into their depths.
Following the man's profound Deep Black Eyes, Xin'er couldn't help but let her gaze drift downward. When her eyes landed on his attractive lips, her mind involuntarily replayed the earlier scene—the kiss they had shared in the carriage.
At this thought, Xin'er felt her cheeks flush, and her heart skipped a few beats.
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