Spring Courtyard Forbidden Pet

Ye Zhen's expression remained unchanged, but the white tea in the cup had quietly cooled down.

The smile in her eyes no longer rose up, like the winter sunshine, cold and without temperature.

Li Xuan reminded me in such a serious manner because he didn't like me doing these private things for him, which meant... he didn't have that intention towards me.

Those unclear contacts and temptations were all her misunderstandings.

Someone who has died once has nothing to lose, but Ye Zhen also has his own pride.

She said calmly, "Second Master has given Jing Lan a new life. I would love to be able to relieve Second Master's worries. Apart from sewing, I don't know what else I can do for Second Master."

She knew that this reason was obvious, but just as she had not mentioned that Li Xuan's foot had touched her, she gave both of them the right to not feel embarrassed.

Li Xuan looked at her straight in the eyes, "It's just Mr. Ye, don't I have any feelings for the Second Miss?"

Is he asking for repayment for his previous favor?

Ye Zhen was a little excited and said without hesitation, "Second Master has saved me from danger many times. Ye Zhen's life belongs to Second Master."

Seeing that she was ready to repay him with her life at any time, Li Xuan smiled with a hint of self-mockery, and said with a hint of helplessness and bitterness, "Why would I want the second young lady's life?"

Ye Zhen didn't understand this.

I have been tortured enough in recent days, so I just asked directly, "What does the Second Master want?"

Li Xuan'an's breathing was stagnant, as if he had been holding it in for a long time. His usually cold and gentle expression seemed to be covered with fog. "Second Miss, you let me see your huge winery and private house today to tell me that if I want money, you, Second Miss Ye, can also afford it, right?"

Ye Zhen's thoughts were exposed, and strangely enough she wanted to refute and deny it.

But when she met his cold gaze, she just pursed her lips without explaining.

Li Xuan controlled the darkness in his heart, and almost crushed the warm jade teacup with his fingers. Instead, he chuckled, "I understand. Compared with making handkerchiefs and clothes, the second lady wants to give me money to settle the matter."

Ye Zhen felt like there was a dark cloud pressing down on her head, making it hard for her to breathe. When did she say she wanted to settle the matter with money?

Although she did intend to test his intentions with the wine shop at the beginning, she also put a lot of effort into making handkerchiefs and clothes. It was because he said that this kind of thing was beyond the scope of gratitude that she thought he didn't like it.

Ye Zhen thought, no wonder there is a saying that goes "a bad temper is a traditional virtue"!

Are all Taoists like this? It's too difficult.

"The tea cup is made of warm jade, and the moon-shadow gauze is only available in the Western Regions. I really didn't recognize the real thing before." Li Xuan knew clearly that he had lost control.

Seeing his weird tone, Ye Zhen also felt suffocated and said unhappily, "Second Master said before that he needed to repair the lapels and handkerchiefs and was running short, and hoped that I could make some for you. Today I asked you to choose the pattern, but you didn't want me to do it."

"Besides, when did I ever say I wanted to settle this with money?"

"I just thought the wine shop was hidden away, and inviting you here would help avoid being talked about. How can you bear the accusation that you didn't recognize the great man?"

Li Xuan'an clenched his fists under his sleeves, shaking slightly from exerting too much force, "Second Miss, do you think it's inappropriate to be with this poor Taoist?"

Ye Zhen stood up and her sleeve accidentally knocked over the teacup, spilling a stream of tea on Li Xuan'an's slender fingers. Her eyes moved, and the anger that had rushed to her heart was extinguished for the most part. Without saying a word, she quickly wiped his hands with her handkerchief.

This action was subconscious. Li Xuan saw that her brows were furrowed and the word "worry" was written on her face. It couldn't be faked.

The darkness surging in her heart calmed down as she wiped the water stains over and over again.

Ye Zhen was very anxious. Seeing that his cuffs were wet, and the tea was dripping from his fingertips onto his robe. If he didn't clean it up in time, he would not be able to wear it in time for the court tomorrow.

She walked around to Li Xuan'an and carefully wiped the tea stains off her clothes. She almost knelt down when he suddenly held her arm and said, "It's cool, not hot."

Ye Zhen suddenly raised her eyes and saw the pair of phoenix eyes that were cold just now were looking at her tenderly, as clear as lake water, without any weirdness in them.

Yes, the tea is cold, why are you so anxious?

After coming to his senses, he couldn't help but ask himself, Li Xuan is not a child, even if the tea is not cold, there is no need for him to worry.

"I am being rude." She uttered these four words softly, and slowly took her arm away from his hand. "You still need to put away your court dress as soon as possible, otherwise it will be difficult to work tomorrow."

Li Xuan looked at her without blinking, not caring whether she could wear court dress or not, "I was too harsh."

Ye Zhen suppressed the feeling of grievance in her heart and pursed her lips, "Second Master misunderstood."

"The Ye family is now at the center of public attention because of Cui. If someone sees me and the Second Master meeting in private, we will inevitably get into trouble."

"This wine shop is under someone else's name, and the government can't find my name for a while. I asked you to come here because I was afraid of causing trouble for the Second Master."

"I also really want you to see if the sweat towel style I chose suits your taste."

Ye Zhen lowered her head, her fingers twirling around the handkerchief, just like her unstoppable thoughts.

This was the first time she had the patience to explain something to someone.

In her previous life, she was misunderstood by Li Chengge many times. She wanted to explain but never had the chance. Later, she felt that explanation was useless. Because the key to the problem was not explanation or misunderstanding, but that Li Chengge did not like her at all.

She was not used to the feeling of confessing herself, but she knew that she did not want to be misunderstood by Li Xuan.

Ye Zhen was confused and did not notice Li Xuan's eyes gradually widening. His mind seemed to have completely lost its calmness. He could only hear her slightly nervous explanation. He tried to curl the corners of his lips several times to ease the atmosphere but failed.

In my impression, she was always on guard and respectful towards me. Even if she was grateful, it was out of distance and she didn't want to have anything to do with him.

His protection in front of others would make her feel pressured, and his wanton approach to her behind others' backs would be rejected by her decisively. There was almost no way for him to get any closer.

In the entire Great Zhou, even the emperor's hatred was connected with Li Xuan'an's fate, but she had expressed her desire to sever this relationship more than once.

She is not rare.

But Li Xuan just couldn't bear to let go!

Taking Ye Jinglan to Qing Sect was indeed the result of his careful consideration. The purpose of curing the disease was real, the fate was real, and the selfish motive was also real.

Ye Zhen didn't know that his heart was churning. Seeing that he hadn't spoken for a long time, his eyebrows and eyes drooped, as if he was a little powerless, "There is one thing I don't understand."

Li Xuan raised his eyes tremblingly.

She said, "Second Master, can you please tell me the truth? Are you willing for me to make a handkerchief for you?"

Li Xuan clenched his fists, his face lines were very tense, he closed his eyes, and his voice was a little hoarse, "To mend my collar, I have to ask the second young lady for a few handkerchiefs. This is my own selfish desire."

"No one has ever asked me what color or material I like. I don't know these things, but I think the Second Miss must have chosen them carefully. So she really likes them all."

Ye Zhen's eyes tightened slightly, and sweat formed on his palms.

Li Xuan slowed down and continued, "Handkerchiefs and clothes are private property. I am afraid that the Second Miss has someone she likes, or will get married in the future... I am wronging the Second Miss."