She's a shrewd and sweet woman who transmigrated into a book.

Chapter 12 Double-sided Embroidery

Liu Jingyi turned her head away and ignored him.

Leng Yunting knew she had heard him, so he leaned down and whispered in her ear, "I'm serious. No one else will do, or you'll be the one in pain next time."

Liu Jingyi turned around and glared at him angrily.

Leng Yunting looked at her chubby cheeks, which were quite cute. He couldn't help but pinch them. Hmm, they felt nice to the touch, a bit chubby. It seemed that she had been living a good life while he was away, and had eaten quite a bit of meat.

Liu Jingyi's angry expression wasn't unpleasant; on the contrary, it made her even more adorable.

Liu Jingyi couldn't do anything about it, but thinking that he must be very tired after traveling such a long distance, she spoke up.

"Okay, okay, go wash up quickly, I'll cook for you."

Leng Yunting thoroughly enjoyed seeing her obedient demeanor and her concern for him.

Liu Jingyi originally wanted to cook two simple dishes, but then thought better of it. There was some shredded meat in the refrigerator, so she made him a bowl of noodles with green peppers and shredded meat, and also fried two eggs.

Liu Jingyi brought it out, just as Leng Yunting finished showering and came out.

"Come and eat, but I'm only responsible for cooking, not washing the dishes."

It seems that Leng Yunting has only now come to truly understand Liu Jingyi. He originally thought she was just a beautiful but clueless fool, but now it seems he was wrong.

His young wife is no ordinary woman; even the unfinished embroidery on the embroidery frame in the room is not something an ordinary person could embroider.

Leng Yunting glanced at it briefly; it was a double-sided embroidery.

"Liu Jingyi, is there anything you're hiding from me?" Leng Yunting asked coldly as he sat at the dining table.

Liu Jingyi couldn't tell him about the Song family's affairs, after all, he was a soldier.

She is now preparing for both possibilities. In case the man still doesn't like her in the end, she has to think about her future.

Moreover, she wanted to avoid the tragic ending of the original character in this book.

As for Leng Yunting, it would naturally be a good thing to be able to latch onto his coattails. If things didn't turn out as she had imagined, she could still rely on the Song family.

But right now, she can't live without Leng Yunting; she still needs him and his favoritism towards her.

Coming to her senses, Liu Jingyi blinked her innocent eyes and lied without blushing, "Of course not."

"Really?"

"Absolutely true." Liu Jingyi looked at him earnestly with pleading eyes.

Even when looking at a man's profile, he still looks very handsome.

Heaven truly favored Leng Yunting; his high nose bridge, like a meticulously sculpted mountain ridge, was both smooth and upright.

His jawline is sharp and distinct, outlining a resolute profile that carries the tough temperament unique to soldiers.

His lips were of moderate thickness, and they were slightly pursed at the moment because of the interrogation, making him look even more stern. But Liu Jingyi also knew that such lips had once gently touched her cheek.

What was most chilling were his eyes, deep as a cold pool, now sharply scrutinizing her as if they had seen through all her pretense.

When her thick, long eyelashes droop down, they leave a small shadow on her eyelids, softening her sharp features but adding to her unfathomable charm.

Leng Yunting's skin was a healthy wheat color, a mark left by years of training and the hustle and bustle of the past few years. It clung tightly to his sharply defined bones, exuding a wildness. His damp, short hair casually fell across his forehead, a few drops of water sliding down his temples, across his well-defined neck, over his slightly protruding Adam's apple, and finally disappearing into his open collar, carrying an unintentional yet extremely aggressive sexiness.

When Liu Jingyi was being stared at so intently by him, even in a manner that resembled interrogation, her heart skipped a beat.

She hurriedly looked away, and after calming down a bit, she softened and said coquettishly, "Husband, what could I possibly be hiding from you? I haven't been going out much, all for the sake of embroidering a long and happy marriage."

After saying that, in order to prove her "innocence" and "dedication", Liu Jingyi quickly walked to the embroidery frame, picked up the unfinished embroidery, and made sure Leng Yunting could see it more clearly.

"Look, this is the culmination of my hard work these past few days." As she showed it to him, she stared at him with her watery eyes, as if to say, "Don't believe me? I've been watching you like this the whole time."

Besides, the emperor is far away, and he hasn't even been in Qingcheng lately. How could he possibly know where she goes every day? Even if he knew she went out, he couldn't possibly know who she met or what she did, right?

What's more, she was also pretending.

"Is that so?" Leng Yunting looked at her with sharp eyes and asked indifferently.

Without hesitation, Liu Jingyi replied, "Of course."

Leng Yunting withdrew his gaze; this woman was truly dishonest.

He really thought she didn't know. The day after he left, she went to Niuzhuang to see the Song family.

"Okay, got it."

Leng Yunting's gaze shifted from her face to the embroidery frame in front of him.

He had only caught a glimpse of it from afar when he first entered the house, but now that it was up close, the exquisite detail of the double-sided embroidery truly amazed him.

Above the embroidery frame, a complex and exquisite scene is taking shape.

On one hand, there's the innovative theme of "A Perfect Union for a Hundred Years":

The blooming twin lotus flowers are so beautiful and delicate, with the veins of the petals clearly visible, as if you can smell their fragrance.
The lotus leaves unfurled, the water rippled, and a few koi carp appeared and disappeared among the lotus leaves, their scales reflecting a subtle luster in the light.
The background features hazy distant mountains and auspicious clouds, with fine stitching and natural transitions, creating a tranquil and peaceful artistic conception.

The font is made using the extremely difficult gold thread embroidery technique, with gold thread outlining the four large characters "百年好合" (meaning "a harmonious union for a hundred years") on a red background. The flowing gold light exudes a sense of luxury and grandeur.

His young wife is truly remarkable, because this could not possibly be embroidered by a beginner or someone with only a superficial understanding.

But thinking about the Song family, it's not surprising that his young wife would do that. What he doesn't understand is why she acted so ignorant and incompetent before.

If she had revealed even a little bit, his dear father-in-law's attitude towards her would have been different.

"Is this double-sided embroidery?" Leng Yunting asked in a deep voice, his tone devoid of emotion.

"Mmm." Liu Jingyi nodded, her smile appearing innocent yet tinged with a touch of pride. "Doesn't it look good? I specially selected the finest silk threads and fabrics!"

Looking at her carefree attitude, Leng Yunting thought, "Really?"
No matter how many secrets Liu Jingyi had, he didn't know what she was up to, but if…

He won't be polite.

Liu Jingyi genuinely believed that she had fooled the man in front of her.

But in reality, he didn't know that because he had revealed too much, it had aroused his suspicion.

Looking at his wife, who acted so carefree in front of him, Leng Yunting wondered if she was just a good actress or if he was overthinking things!

(End of this chapter)