Reborn Young Lady's Peerless Grace

Chapter 82:

In the carriage, Su kept on complaining, but Shen Wanqing didn't hear a word she said. She just felt her head was heavy.

It was only when I finally returned to my own yard that I could finally quiet my ears.

"Miss, how much wine did you drink today to be so drunk?" Jing'er helped Shen Wanqing sit down on the couch, "I will go and make some sobering soup."

"I'll go boil some hot water and help the young lady wash up and rest." Tao'er also started to get busy.

Only Shen Wanqing was sitting on the couch in a daze. The surroundings were very quiet. After a while, she fell asleep.

When Tao'er and Jing'er came back and saw her like this, they could only help her wash and dress, and then they helped her to the bed.

Shen Wanqing slept very soundly and didn't know how long she slept. She was thirsty and wanted to drink water.

She got up and saw that it was already late at night outside.

A little moonlight shone in through the window. She walked to the table, poured herself a cup of tea and drank it all in one gulp.

“Knock, knock…”

There were a few knocks on the window, and she thought she was still drunk and had misheard, but there were just two more knocks outside.

Who would come here at this late hour?

She drank a cup of cold tea and her mind became much clearer. She looked at the window, hesitating whether to open it and take a look.

"Dong dong."

There were two more noises.

Shen Wanqing tiptoed to the window, wanting to take a look before speaking, but a laugh came: "I've been here for so long, please open the window."

This person is a cat. He never goes out through the main door, but always goes out through the window.

Shen Wanqing was speechless and opened the window.

Du Zhijie stood quietly outside the window, the bright moonlight shining on him. He tilted his head slightly, his bright eyes gleaming with stars, and he looked at her in the room with a smile, his eyes so gentle that they seemed to be dripping with water.

"How did you come?"

"I'll give you a surprise." Du Zhijie approached the window and said softly, motioning her to step back. Then he pushed himself up with both hands and jumped into the house nimbly.

Shen Wanqing looked at him curiously, and seeing that he had nothing in his hands, her face was full of confusion.

As if sensing her doubts, Du Zhijie smiled mysteriously and whistled softly out the window.

A moment later, there was a slight sound outside the window, and then a figure jumped in.

After the person stood firm, Shen Wanqing took a closer look and saw that it was actually a young girl. Judging from her appearance, she was probably not old yet. She was wearing a smart short shirt, which made her look very neat. Looking at her eyes again, although she was young, she revealed a sharp and decisive look.

As soon as the little girl landed, she bowed to Du Zhijie. Du Zhijie waved his hand, then looked at Shen Wanqing and said, "This is the helper I found specifically for you."

Shen Wanqing became even more confused and asked, "Helper? What does that mean?"

Du Zhijie explained, "I heard you've been in some trouble recently. This girl is quite skilled and will definitely be able to protect you."

Shen Wanqing looked the little girl up and down, still feeling doubtful.

Seeing this, the little girl stepped forward, clasped her fists and said, "Don't worry, Miss. I will do my best."

Shen Wanqing looked at the two people in front of her and felt a little touched.

The little girl saluted her with her fists clasped, then stood quietly aside like a sculpture.

"Who is this?"

"Her name is Linglong. Although she is young, her kung fu is quite good. Let her stay with you from now on and protect you." Du Zhijie briefly introduced Linglong's situation.

It turned out that he had come specially to send her guards.

Shen Wanqing felt warm in her heart and nodded with a smile: "Then I'll accept it. I'll let her follow me when I go out later."

"No, you have to let her stay with you in the mansion. She can't leave for a moment."

"Isn't this a bit too cautious..."

"Don't be careless." Du Zhijie put his hands on her shoulders and looked at her intently. "Situations like what happened at the banquet today must never happen again. No matter who calls you, you must think twice and don't just follow them. No matter where you go, you must take Linglong with you. If you encounter danger, she can protect you. Remember?"

Shen Wanqing looked up at him, only to see him talking non-stop, his clear and pleasant voice echoing in her ears. Although a bit nagging, every word was filled with concern for her.

In their previous life, there were many misunderstandings between them. She only saw him a few times a year, and even when they met, he was silent like a taciturn person.

When they have to be together, they often just remain silent to each other.

This was the first time she had seen him speak so many words in one breath, and these words were full of love and care.

Shen Wanqing felt warm in her heart and didn't want him to worry too much, so she said, "Today, Shen Wanxiu and I agreed on a special code. From now on, we will only use the code to pass on messages. I won't be fooled again."

"Everything I just said was in vain." Du Zhijie smiled helplessly, but he didn't get angry. He continued to patiently instruct, "Even if someone else calls you in my name, don't follow them. From now on, if I need to see you, I will come in person. Don't come to me. If someone pretends to be me and asks you to leave, they are definitely a scammer."

He thought so carefully just to make sure she was safe.

This usually arrogant and proud man was now so attentive and careful. Shen Wanqing was suddenly moved. Blushing, she gently pulled Du Zhijie's sleeve and whispered, "I know you are doing this for my own good. I will listen to you."

Du Zhijie looked at her shy appearance, his heart moved, and he couldn't help but reach out and stroke her cheek.

Shen Wanqing trembled slightly, but did not avoid it. Instead, she met his gaze.

Their eyes met, and the atmosphere instantly became ambiguous. Du Zhijie slowly approached and gently kissed her on the forehead.

Shen Wanqing closed her eyes and felt his tenderness.

At this moment, Linglong coughed lightly, and the two woke up as if from a dream. They quickly separated, their faces flushed.

At first it was as fierce as a storm, then it gradually became gentle and delicate. He tossed and turned affectionately, as if he wanted to completely integrate her into his life, but he became more cautious for fear of hurting her.

Shen Wanqing had originally done that bold thing on impulse due to the alcohol, but she had never expected that she would be unable to escape. She was dizzy from the passionate kiss, her consciousness gradually blurred, and her eyes were so heavy that she could hardly open them.

Du Zhijie still had a bit of rationality. When he wanted to take further action, he forced himself to stop, leaned on her neck, breathing heavily, and tried to calm his body's impulses.

When his emotions calmed down a little, he suddenly felt something was wrong.

Why is the person in my arms so motionless?

"Qing'er?"

He propped himself up and looked, and couldn't help feeling angry and amused.

This little girl actually fell asleep!

She smacked her lips, not knowing what delicious food she was dreaming about. Her cheeks were flushed, her breathing was even and long, and she was sleeping soundly.

It was clearly she who ignited the fire in his heart, but now she fell asleep so heartlessly.

Du Zhijie looked at her helplessly yet dotingly for a long moment, gently tucking the quilt in for her, and finally placing a loving kiss on her forehead. But it still felt unsatisfying, so he reached out and gently pinched her nose. Looking at her defenseless sleeping face, even though he was extremely reluctant, he could do nothing more and could only reluctantly turn around and leave.

After leaving the room, Du Zhijie stood outside for a long time, staring at the closed door, his heart filled with longing and reluctance. The intimate scene just now kept replaying in his mind, making him feel restless for a long time. Finally, he took a deep breath and left in the moonlight.

Shen Wanqing in the room turned over in her sleep, with a sweet smile on her lips, as if she was having a beautiful dream.