Have You Written Your Will Today?-Chapter 489 - 483: Cui Yun’s Perilous Marriage Prospects
The surroundings were quiet, and Shen Hua’s heartbeat seemed as if it were about to leap out of her chest. Each beat was stronger than the last.
Such Cui Yun was simply a seductive enchantress. To the extent that she wanted to sink into temptation.
Yet he was paradoxically giving her the chance to dodge, doing it so effortlessly.
And at this moment, the young lady was completely enclosed in his embrace, clearly with no room to retreat.
Shen Hua couldn’t help but nervously clutch the hem of his sleeve, seeking a fulcrum. It seemed there was no reason to refuse, in fact, she desired it too.
The next instant, the scorching kiss descended once more.
She slowly unclenched her teeth.
Cui Yun paused for a moment, sensing her compliance, his gentle pecking turned into blatant ravaging.
The young lady’s eyes misted with moisture, her legs went weak, and as her body began to slide downward, he stopped, contentedly wiping the moisture at the corner of her lips with his fingertips before lifting her into his arms.
Without need for Shen Hua to give directions, Cui Yun took steps to send her back to the room. It was apparent that he knew the layout of the residence better than Shen Hua did.
Xie Yinong had returned long ago and by now was also resting. The ones waiting in the courtyard were Nanny Cheng and others.
Hearing the noise, they were about to step forward to greet, but upon seeing Cui Yun, they exchanged glances and surprisingly had gotten used to it. They stepped aside to give way.
Shen Hua’s face was burning hot.
On this journey, the young lady regretted being bewitched by the young man’s attractiveness, especially after witnessing Yicui’s suppressed expressions, her regret peaked.
Shen Hua thought, Cui Yun took care of her so ’comfortably,’ that once she was sent back to her room, she’d turn her face and refuse to acknowledge him, demanding he leave quickly.
This kind of behavior, using someone and then discarding them, she had no burden carrying out whatsoever.
She was already prepared.
After all, just a few days ago, the young lady had been crazily unreasonable and proclaimed loudly.
—— I’m not through with you!
It would not do for her to slap her own face.
The room was brightly lit, and at last, he could clearly see Shen Hua’s brows and eyes.
Her rash had all recovered. Her skin was as tender and white as a peeled egg. Her lips were naturally red, and now they appeared even more delicate and enticing.
No longer in the inconspicuous black clothes, the waistband embroidered with intricate patterns outlined her slender waist.
The young lady was petite, but she had all that was desirable.
A cloud of elaborately piled hair, her beautiful colors beyond words,
The cheeks held the blush of new lychees, her nose as smooth as goose fat. Blush dotted here and there, as if the beauty was already tipsy.
She was fully blossomed.
Like her, yet not like her.
His gaze, though seemingly casual at a glance, was fixed. He hadn’t even waited for Shen Hua to cause trouble, when with a ’clang,’ amidst his unsteady steps, he inadvertently bumped into a human-height vase.
The vase followed and crashed to the ground.
By the time he reacted, it was too late. He could only protect the person in his arms firmly, taking steps back to put distance between them and ensure the shattered porcelain did not sprinkle onto Shen Hua.
This was a vase passed down from the previous dynasty, which Shen Hua had competed fiercely for at an auction at the age of ten, spending money like water, enough to infuriate the wealthy merchant who had wanted to buy it for his collection.
——"500 taels!"
The young lady lazily raised her bid.
——"500 taels and one more coin."
——"510 taels"
——"510 taels and one more coin."
The wealthy merchant was unprepared.
——"520 taels!"
——"Be generous, raise it by tens, aren’t you tired?"
Wealthy merchant: "You brat! 600 taels!"
——"It’s quite embarrassing really."
Yangyang raised her sign.
——"One thousand taels."
This time returning from Fengzhou, she had especially brought it with her. For fear of inconvenience, she was extra cautious along the way. The transportation had been quite difficult.
Shen Hua was stunned.
And just like that... it shattered.
Was it smashed to pieces by Cui Yun???
She’s not feeling too well.
In the midst of the disarray, even the calm Cui Yun’s eyes flashed with embarrassment.
Soon, her collar was seized, the girl’s beautiful almond eyes wide open, staring straight at him. She was so angry that she couldn’t restrain herself, her fingertips trembling.
Cui Yun: "Listen to me..."
Before he could finish, Shen Hua jumped out of his embrace, pushing him towards the door to leave.
"I won’t listen!" She wouldn’t listen to any explanations, the girl’s cold laughter filled with clenched teeth.
"I will get an identical one to replace it."
Shen Hua gloomily said: "The best way is not for you to replace it! It’s for me to change men!"
With a ’bang,’ she pushed him out and closed the door, locking it.
Ji Teng, who followed Wei Yingying over, just happened to witness this scene.
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In the study, Xie Xun was looking at the list given by the Duke, contemplating matters regarding Xie Yinong.
Girls her age, like Xie Yinong, were mostly married by now, but she became extremely timid due to her suffering in childhood.
The Duke had said.
—"You are decisive, Daddy does not bother to rush your marriage, Mama will continually nag by your ear."
—"Nowadays, with peace reigning over the land, indeed the Xie Family can support your younger sister for a lifetime, but I can’t bear to delay her like this. These are all fine young men from Shengjing, take a look, and then investigate their private conduct. Are they suitable as good matches?"
Xie Xun knew that among them, his parents were most satisfied with Zhao Wu. His father was the Tongzheng in the Tongzheng Department.
That was the same Zhao Wu who had almost married Wei Zhuzhu previously.
Indeed, Zhao Wu was honest.
Xie Xun had dealt with him before, a man who could blush just by talking a few sentences.
But... Xie Xun nevertheless followed the list and looked behind.
It wasn’t due to discrimination of family status, but Zhao Wu was also timid. Decisive people were indeed few. He had a sister who was eloquent, a smiling tiger, definitely not a kind person.
With such a sister-in-law, even if the husband is good, and the mother-in-law is gentle, it is also a hidden trouble. Under human nature, hidden troubles become weaknesses. If Miss Zhao were to interfere, Yining would certainly suffer.
Getting married is a great gamble, one must naturally consider the worst outcomes thoroughly.
His two sisters. Yangyang’s temperament does not suffer losses, while Yining is too gentle.
Just then, a Hidden Guard came hurrying to report the news that Shen Hua had been sent back by Cui Yun.
He stopped in his tracks: "The Prince didn’t enter the manor?"
"Yes, after sending Miss Shen back, he left."
Xie Xun truly didn’t believe a word. He glanced at the time. He looked over the list again carefully, feeling that something was missing, not entirely satisfied, but in the end, this matter couldn’t be rushed, so he picked a few decent young men and let the Hidden Guard investigate first. Later, he would see if there were any other suitable candidates in Shengjing.
After sorting these out, he quickly set off to leave. But just as he stepped out the threshold, he halted abruptly.
minutes later, he would go over.
If Cui Yun was still there, he would definitely have a long talk by candlelight with him!
But Xie Xun didn’t expect that Cui Yun was indeed there. Yet, not in Shen Hua’s room.
At the rockery, the two portions of wontons on the stone table had long gone cold.
Seeing Cui Yun getting rejected at the door, Ji Teng furrowed his brows.
"Ah Yun."
He set aside his troubled thoughts: "I am thinking of getting you a promotion. Do you have any positions in mind?"
Cui Yun: "..."
He gave Ji Teng a peculiar look. At last, it was a conscientious hint.
"Instead of worrying about these, the official should consider how to make Lady happy. To prevent the estrangement from deepening."
"Your cousin and I are on very good terms. Once Wei Han’s issue is resolved, she will cool down."
Ji Teng was quite relieved by Cui Yun’s concern.
"That vase, there happens to be one in the Imperial Palace warehouse, I will have someone fetch it for you."
Although he initially wanted to give it to Wei Yingying.
However, Cui Yun’s marriage seemed to be hanging by a thread. After all, not everyone is as understanding as his Yingying!
