A picture popped up in Mr. Qi's mind.

At that time, as now, he didn't like love, and he didn't like women who were close to him. I still remember that once, on a whim, he wanted to take a nap on the covered bridge for an afternoon, but he didn't expect it, but he heard a little maid's voice

Crying.

The little maid was carrying a bamboo basket, and the watermelons in the basket were smashed to pieces by her. He was a little helpless by the noise, and was about to go out to scold the little maid when he heard a voice like a spring breeze sounding next to the little maid, "You

This watermelon is spoiled~"

A thought flashed through his mind that this woman was probably here to see the little maid laugh. But if he listened carefully, the woman patiently helped the little maid wipe away her tears while taking over the task of delivering the watermelons to herself.

That kind of tenderness and delicateness was an emotion he had never experienced before. For a moment, it was fresh and curious.

Hearing that this watermelon was given to him, he couldn't help but wonder a little more, how could this woman get away with it in front of him?

So, he couldn't wait to go back to Qingfengyuan and wait for this woman to come to his door.

He waited and waited until the sun went down, but he didn't see the woman. His heart gradually became colder, and there was a cold smile on the corner of his mouth. Tomorrow, he would go to his mother to ask about watermelons.

What's the matter, one or two little maids can't even hope to get good results!

However, as soon as he stood up from the Arhat couch, Shi Mo led her in.

She held a crystal glazed pot in her hand. The pot body was multi-faceted and angular. Under the candlelight and the watermelon juice inside, it reflected colorful light, attracting him like mellow wine.

's soul.

At that time, she was still a little maid in the third lady's courtyard. She was just as gentle and carefree as she is now, and she took great care to let him taste the jug of cool watermelon juice.

He originally wanted to expose her, or refuse the glass of watermelon juice, but looking at her eager eyes and her delicate white hands holding the crystal glazed pot, he took the crystal glazed pot by accident.

From now on, it's impossible...

"Second Master, the watermelon is here." Shi Jin's words interrupted Qi Mojing's thoughts.

He turned his head and saw Shi Jin walking in with an open white porcelain lotus cup that held the moonlight in front of him. The little maid walked up to him, knelt down and held up the cup with the lotus flower in the moonlight as if offering a treasure.

In the middle of the white and pink porcelain lotus petals, there are clusters of bright red and lovely watermelon balls. Each watermelon ball is the same size, crowded together, and with the bright white surrounding it, it becomes even more colorful.

His eyes climbed all the way up from Shi Jin's hand holding the white porcelain lotus cup that illuminated the moon, and focused bit by bit on her tender lips, which were as pink as spring flowers in March.

Inexplicably, she remembered that box of bright lipstick. If she applied it, it might be the same color as the watermelon balls in the Lotus Moonlight Cup?

No, it was a brighter color than watermelon. Just thinking about it made me feel like my heart was on fire.

Shi Jin's hands trembled slightly, and her lips murmured slightly. The area where the second master's gaze had glanced was slightly hot, making her feel like she was sitting on pins and needles, not daring to move.

After a long time, she heard him say, "Feed me."

Shi Jin raised his head sharply in disbelief, but saw that Second Master Qi's face was still as calm as before. His eyes were calm and a little deep, making Shi Jin dare not say anything.

She stretched out her hand tremblingly, held the delicate spoon on the edge of the cup with her right hand, scooped up a watermelon ball, and handed it to the second master's lips.

The second master only looked at her with slightly raised corners of his lips, but did not open his mouth. She could only speak softly, "Second master, open your mouth."

The man in front of him opened his lips slightly obediently and took the watermelon ball in his mouth, but his teeth refused to relax and bit the spoon.

His slightly upward eyes were dyed a light red, making him look a bit more enchanting. He only glanced at Shi Jin sideways, and Shi Jin's mouth suddenly became dry.

She naturally knew that the second master was good-looking and the most carefree and handsome young man she had seen in her seventeen years of life. However, this man had a cold temper and made people avoid him. However, he looked like this right now.

, Shi Jin was dazzled, but also a little frightened.

"Second Master, let go." Her face turned slightly red.

However, the next second, Mr. Qi's face turned cold to the naked eye, "Get out."

Shi Jin was startled, quickly took back the small spoon, placed the white porcelain lotus moon cup on the side table, and ran out as if running for his life.

Mr. Qi's face turned even darker.

As soon as Shi Jin stepped out, he heard a clang behind him, and the white porcelain cup was swept to the ground, and the bright red watermelon balls rolled all over the floor.

"...Being smart." He whispered.

June twenty-nine.

Family banquet at the Hou Mansion.

Si Qi had asked Aunt Zhao to make fermented glutinous rice dumplings and charcoal-grilled venison early in the morning, and sent them both to the old lady's Rongan Hall as a sign of filial piety to the second master.

The deer meat was bought by the second master from a hunter. It was a fawn less than one year old. The meat was tender and had a good taste. Si Qi and Shi Jin thought about the deer skin and made it into the lining of the second master's boots. It was soft and soft.

Comfortable and can be worn outside when the weather is cold.

Seeing that the sky was getting dark, Si Qi returned home early in the morning. Before leaving, he asked Zhihua and Shi Jin to take good care of the second master. Shi Jin promised, and when the second master went out, she and Zhihua carried lanterns to guide the second master.

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The area of ​​the Jing'an Marquis' Mansion is actively being expanded. It is said that it was acquired through the renovation of the previous royal palace and was specially given to the old Marquis to show his favor.

Shi Jin held an eight-sided exquisite wind lantern in his hand. As he walked slowly, he could see the shadows of people and the sparse flowers and trees. The second master's Qingfeng Courtyard was originally located in a corner of the Hou Mansion. Along the way, he walked up the covered bridge, crossed the flower stand, and walked through the bluestone.

Rockery, climbing hills, brushing weeping willows, are actually full of flowers

The magnificent scenery is so stunning that it makes people dizzy.

Even though Shi Jin had walked around the Marquis Mansion several times, he was still worried when he walked at night. Fortunately, there was a Zhihua around to give him some advice, so there was nothing to worry about.

As we walked along the way, the closer we got to Rong'an Hall, the more maids and servants there were, and the voices of people gradually became thicker, with people laughing and joking, which was very different from the usual tranquility of Qingfeng Yuan.

Wherever Shi Jin passed, all the maids and servants were silent, and it was clear that the second master Qi was particularly afraid of him. After passing through the pine potted plants in the courtyard, and then stepping onto the corner of the corridor, there were already maids rushing to the main hall, specially reporting back to him.

The old lady knows.

When they arrived at the door of the main hall, the old lady's capable maid, Sandalwood, had already opened the green gauze mosquito-proof curtain and welcomed the second master into the house with a smile.

Naturally, Shi Jin and Zhihua didn't have the face to go in. After sending the second master into the room, she glanced casually and saw that the old lady and the uncle's family were sitting at the reunion table in the main hall. The uncle's two aunts were waiting for the old lady.

Behind him, an attendant stood behind the lady, with a respectful and filial look on her face.

Zhihua could breathe some air now. She was already familiar with the maid Lianxiang from Rong'an Hall. When she had free time, she and Lianxiang would whisper to each other and hide in a corner of the corridor, talking cheerfully to themselves.

Shi Jin held the lantern and was wondering what to do when she heard a surprised voice calling her "sister". Shi Jin turned around and saw the little maid Yuan'er looking up at her eagerly.

Seeing Yuan'er again, Shi Jin was also very happy. She couldn't help but touch the horns on Yuan'er's head and asked her with a smile, "How is Yuan'er doing lately?"

"Yeah, everything is fine with Yuan'er." Yuan'er took Shi Jin to the corner of the yard where the sundries are kept. The entrance to the main house can be seen from the corner of the yard, so it didn't stop her from waiting for the second master, Shi Jin.

So he sat down and talked with Yuan'er peacefully.

She hung the angry wind lamp on a loom stacked in the ear room, and the entire ear room became brighter.

Yuan'er hesitated for a moment and finally asked her, "Sister... didn't Second Master make things difficult for you last time?"
Chapter completed!