Spring Courtyard Forbidden Pet

Li Xuan paused while drinking tea, and his long eyelashes trembled slightly.

Just as he was about to pull his legs back and apologize to her calmly, Ye Zhen spoke first, "This is this year's new white tea. Does it taste okay, Master?"

Li Xuan obediently sipped the tea. To be honest, he didn't taste anything. "Not bad. Second Miss's tea is always delicious."

Ye Zhen seemed not to notice his touch. She moved away a little while picking up the teapot and sat next to Li Xuan, leaving enough space for him to stretch his legs.

Li Xuan'an's brows relaxed slightly, and only then did he feel the mellow aroma of white tea in his mouth. The temperature of the tea was just right, but the aroma was even stronger than that in boiling water.

"Thank you, Master. I hope you like it."

Seeing him take another full sip, Ye Zhen felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction.

Li Xuan saw that although her face was calm, her voice was soft and there was obvious joy in her tone. He raised the corner of his mouth and pointed at the lacquered wooden box, "It only took two days to repair it?"

Ye Zhen turned her eyes away from his face after hearing this, realizing that it was a bit rude. She opened the box and took out the collar with both hands, "Take a look."

Li Xuan still looked at her with a smile, "Can I trouble the Second Miss again?"

Ye Zhen thought he had other things to repair, and without thinking, "Second Master, you are too polite. Just give me your orders."

After saying this, she clearly felt that her attitude towards others was different from before. Her previous politeness always came with a sense of distance. He had made it so clear that night at Baiyun Temple, yet she could still reject him coldly.

Now...isn't this a bit too powerful?

She claimed that she couldn't stand the snobbishness of those who flatter the powerful and look down on the weak, but now she has become one of them.

Li Xuan stood up and took two steps towards her, his eyes filled with irresistible tenderness, "Second Miss, please help me hang it up."

Ye Zhen was stunned for a moment, looking at the green peace button in his hand. The slightly swaying tassels seemed to brush against her body, making her feel numb and tingling. She couldn't describe the feeling.

Seeing that she didn't answer, Li Xuan'an moved his hand closer to her eyes. His slender fingers were still stained with the mellow fragrance of white tea. With just a slight movement, they could touch her nose.

The distance was too close, the bright red court dress was reflected in Ye Zhen's eyes, and she didn't even have room to stand up.

Then I heard his gentle voice coming from above my head, "What's wrong?"

There was no dissatisfaction or disappointment, nor did he force her with a joking attitude like before. He just asked simply because he saw that she was slow to respond.

Ye Zhen was conflicted, her thoughts were arguing with each other, but her hands subconsciously took the collar, "Second Master, please step back. I can't reach it from my seat."

She was only at Li Xuan'an's belly now, and all she could see was the slender waist that was pinched by the red waist belt, which made her cheeks still blush.

"it is good."

Li Xuan put his hands behind his back and took only one step back.

There was some distance, but it wasn't enough to relieve her. She was too embarrassed to make any more requests and just stood up.

The tip of her nose was almost touching the feather pattern on his court robe, and Ye Zhen held her breath.

Li Xuan lowered her eyes and saw the young woman standing up against his chest. It was clear that she was not touching him, but it made her heart beat faster.

Ye Zhen helped him smooth out his collar first, "Second Master, raise your arms, there are some wrinkles on your shoulders."

Li Xuan stretched out his arms and watched her ten slender fingers carefully stroking his shoulders. He could smell the scent of rouge as long as he lowered his head slightly.

It was not like the strong fragrance of the women in the palace, nor like the unique glamour of the ladies. It was like the powder that came out of the skin, like the red that stained the corners of her eyes when she had fun in the attic that night.

Ye Zhen looked straight ahead, but she still caught a glimpse of his Adam's apple moving out of the corner of her eye.

I don't know what she was so nervous about, I quickly straightened my clothes and carefully put on the collar, "Second Master's court dress is noble, the white dress with silver thread edges before looks better with this."

Li Xuan felt her hands moving back and forth on his chest through his clothes, which was no different from lighting a fire.

Hearing this, he only hummed and quickly sat back in his chair, using the action of adjusting his collar to collect his thoughts. If this continued, he would have to sit in meditation to suppress the thought.

Ye Zhen's breathing was no longer obstructed, but she felt somewhat empty inside.

He just turned around as if he was running away. Am I overthinking it?

The atmosphere inexplicably cooled.

Ye Zhen had no choice but to drink a sip of tea. "Excuse me, Second Master, when will Jing Lan leave?"

"Wait until the Cui family's affairs are settled, which will take at most five days. I will personally send him there.

"it is good."

There was another moment of silence.

Ye Zhen asked Liuxia to bring in some fabrics and patterns, "Second Master, take a look at what you like. I'll make them when I get back, and you and Jing Lan can take them with you when you leave Beijing."

Li Xuan looked at each one carefully and felt that each one was good, with fresh and neat colors and patterns.

No one had ever done this for him, and he didn't know that a handkerchief had to be prepared so carefully.

She was so attentive, how could Li Xuan be willing to use it? He wanted to worship it.

He didn't dare to show any of his thoughts on his face, and just said lightly, "Everything is fine."

Ye Zhen's heart skipped a beat. She was so indifferent, could it be that there was no one he liked?

Then I heard him say, "Second Miss, don't rush. It's good to do one piece."

Ye Zhen's heart sank slightly. This was something she really didn't like.

But he finally made the request, and even if it was for Jing Lan, she wanted to do it well. After thinking for a moment, she mustered up the courage and said, "Second Master, can you tell me what color clothes you like to wear on weekdays?"

"I have only seen two plain ones, and this court dress you are wearing."

"As for the rest... I don't know."

Li Xu'an was shocked, "You..."

After a pause, he said in a gentle voice, "I only have white and silver plain clothes, because the Qing Sect only has these two colors of material, and they are divided into two thicknesses: autumn and winter and spring and summer."

Ye Zhen was a little surprised. "When my elder sister was here, the Marquis' Mansion made seasonal inner and outer garments every year. I looked at the account book and saw that there was also money allocated to Baoyue Tower."

Li Xuan'an looked somewhat lonely and indescribable. "The clothes of the young master of the Marquis's Mansion are not suitable for me."

Ye Zhen suddenly realized that the Marquis's Mansion was only approving money for the embroiderer according to the quota. Unless there were special instructions, the clothes for both men and women were made according to the usual rules.

Li Xuan is a Taoist priest, so why would he wear such conspicuous clothes like a young man from the capital?

His mother was also a Taoist priest, and Dingyuan Hou only had Li Xuan'an's mother in his heart and eyes. Although he had favored her over Li Chenge since he was a child, no one had ever considered these aspects for him.

Even though Zheng was greedy for small profits, she knew how to give benefits to her son.

This reminded Ye Zhen of herself and A'di. After their mother passed away, they were treated almost like outsiders in the Ye Mansion. It was because she tried to please Cui and Ye Rong year after year, gained their trust and favors, that she was able to ensure that A'di's food, clothing and other expenses were satisfactory.

She said, "If some new fabrics come to you in the future, I will keep two for you to make clothes."

Li Xuan suppressed his throbbing heart and deliberately avoided her burning gaze, "Second Miss, you know that mending the collar, making handkerchiefs, or making clothes are all good, which is far beyond the scope of gratitude."