Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback-Chapter 53 - Zhan Hui and Chu Yin Cold War

He held Chu Yin so tightly, and her body was so soft.

Fearing that Chu Yin would scold him as a philanderer, he waved his hand and said, “I’m fine, you should go!”

Chu Yin looked at Zhan Hui, puzzled, wondering what was wrong with him. Just a moment ago, he had been so desperate to protect her.

What’s happening now? As if he wasn’t the one who saved her!

“Why did you protect me?” Direct as always, Chu Yin still asked.

Zhan Hui’s expression was complex as he said, “I am a soldier, and as long as they are citizens of Nanjin, I will protect them!”

Chu Yin’s heart, which had been racing wildly, slowly calmed down, even carrying a tinge of shame and anger!

The earthquake slowly came to a halt.

Chu Yin bit her lip, realizing she had thought too much, then said with disappointment, “Fine, another day I will definitely bring a substantial gift to thank you for saving my life, young master.”

Zhan Hui didn’t dare to lift his head; he also didn’t know why he had rushed to protect Chu Yin first thing.

Was it for fear of Zhan Lan becoming angry if he knew he did not try to save someone, or because he felt obliged to save Chu Yin since she was an acquaintance?

It seemed like neither; he shook his head, turned his back, and went back into the house.

Chu Yin watched his indifferent back leaving without looking back and felt utterly heartbroken. Without a word, she left Zhan Hui’s yard.

Liu Xi also quickly followed.

Back in their own yard, Liu Xi saw that Zhan Lan and Little Black were there; Mrs. Li was lying on the bed, Xiao Tao was looking after her, and she was not injured.

Liu Xi told Zhan Lan everything that had happened in the young master’s yard in great detail, as requested.

“Miss, I found today’s situation very strange. The young master held Lady Chu Yin so tightly, and even when his head was bleeding, he did not seem to notice.”

Liu Xi said disappointingly, “But in the end, the young master was very cold to Miss Chu, and it seemed like Miss Chu was also very disappointed with the young master. They parted on bad terms.”

Hearing about these events, Zhan Lan actually laughed.

In this way, she felt more at ease.

There’s a saying that the bystander is often clearer-headed than the player, it seems that her role as a matchmaker wasn’t too bad!

She had not expected this earthquake to break the ice between the two!

However, whether or not they could really come together, she’d have to put in more effort!

…

The next morning, Zhan Lan’s body broke out in red rashes again, so she sent someone to ask Chu Yin to come to the General Mansion without fail.

Upon hearing that Zhan Lan had another attack, Chu Yin immediately brought her silver needles over.

Zhan Lan lay on the bed, looking at Chu Yin who didn’t seem very happy, and said, “Ah, Chu Yin, I slept exceptionally well last night, your help relieved my pain, and today, I feel much better!”

Chu Yin rolled up Zhan Lan’s sleeve to check, and indeed, the red rashes had lessened somewhat.

“Then I’ll continue with the acupuncture; maybe you’ll be better in two or three days!” Chu Yin earnestly administered the acupuncture to Zhan Lan.

Zhan Lan glanced sideways at Xiao Ya, who looked exhausted overnight, and purposely asked, “Didn’t you sleep well last night?”

Chu Yin nodded, “The weather’s getting warmer, I couldn’t sleep.”

Zhan Lan understood, the young girl must have been thinking about his elder brother last night!

“Chu Yin, can you also treat my elder brother?” Zhan Lan said, taking Chu Yin’s hand.

“I won’t go!” Chu Yin replied with displeasure on her face, not wanting to face Zhan Hui.

Zhan Lan smiled and said, “But I heard that he got injured on the head yesterday while protecting you. Should you not treat him as compensation?”

Chu Yin pouted, “He did protect me, and I will give him a generous gift, but as for treating him, forget it, let him seek someone else!”

Zhan Lan looked a bit sad, “But, the rash gets really itchy at night. It’s quite painful. I wonder if my elder brother managed to sleep last night?”

Seeing the pained expression on Zhan Lan’s face, Chu Yin could not bear it and said, “Then I will help him out today!”

Zhan Lan praised her, “Our Chu Yin is the kindest!”

Flushed with pleasure from Zhan Lan’s flattery, Chu Yin smiled, revealing her dimples, and arrogantly said, “Of course! I shall deign to give him a couple of needles!”

Thus, Liu Xi took Chu Yin once more to Zhan Hui’s courtyard.

Upon their entry, Zhan Hui was pacing the courtyard alone. Seeing Chu Yin arrive, he was first startled, then cleared his throat.

“You’ve come?” Zhan Hui’s expression was a bit unnatural.

Chu Yin nodded coldly, “I owe you a favor.”

Zhan Hui consciously let Chu Yin into the room. Chu Yin took hold of Zhan Hui’s hand, preparing to insert the needle.

Last time, treating Zhan Hui as a mere patient, she didn’t realize anything improper with hand-holding. But now, holding Zhan Hui’s hand, she suddenly remembered a saying.

Men and women shouldn’t touch when giving or receiving things!

She took out her embroidered handkerchief, and using it as a barrier, she grabbed Zhan Hui’s arm and inserted the needle onto his arm.

Zhan Hui remained completely still as she administered the needle.

In truth, the rash had subsided last night, but after getting up today, he had taken some medicinal powder again.

The rash flared up quickly.

He fixed his gaze on Chu Yin’s eyes, black like grapes, wondering how he’d never noticed their beauty before!

But it was those beautiful eyes that never gave him a direct look.

Zhan Hui hadn’t slept all night, tossing and turning, pondering why he had protected Chu Yin, even forgetting his own safety, yet failed to understand why.

Now seeing Chu Yin unhappy, he didn’t dare to raise his voice at her.

It was Chu Yin who spoke first, “Although the wound on your head isn’t large, it may leave a scar. My grandfather’s family has a secret scar removal ointment, I’ll have someone send it to you tomorrow.”

A warmth filled Zhan Hui’s heart, Chu Yin still cared about his injury. He said softly, “Thank you.”

Chu Yin tugged the corner of her mouth, her voice detached, “I owe it to you.”

After speaking, she grabbed her needle bag and walked away without looking back.

Zhan Hui stared at Chu Yin’s retreating figure, a sense of loss filling his heart.

It seems that from yesterday, their relationship had changed.

His upbringing taught him: he should not behave this way towards Chu Yin, as she was already betrothed.

Yet, he feared Chu Yin’s continuous cold treatment of him.

Even if she treated him harshly as before, it would be fine, but now, seeing Chu Yin’s indifference toward him, Zhan Hui felt very uncomfortable.

…

Indeed, Chu Yin did not visit General Mansion the next day; she simply had the scar removal ointment delivered to Zhan Lan.

On the third and fourth days, she did not come either.

Zhan Hui consumed the medicinal powder daily, waiting for Chu Yin, but she never appeared.

Desolation, like a mountain, pressed upon Zhan Hui, leaving him struggling for breath.

He had never been so distressed over someone like this.

Could it be: Chu Yin really didn’t want to see him at all?