ADWMCES Chapter44

The arrogant and defiant words rang in Chu Fengqing’s ears. His previously pale lips now held a vivid color. He frowned slightly, momentarily stunned.

It wasn’t until he reacted that a surge of heat suddenly surged up, even the small places like the earlobes were not spared, and they were all red.

He covered his lips with the back of his hand and looked at Ji Yujin in disbelief. There was still a temperature on his lips that did not belong to him, it was burning hot.

What is Ji Yujin talking about?

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but no words came out.

After a while, he said with difficulty, “I am a man.”

Ji Yujin’s eyes were still red, and they looked as if he wanted to tear him apart and swallow him. He gritted his teeth and swallowed the blood in his mouth. “What does it matter?”

He forgot that Ji Yujin was not a normal person. He was unorthodox and completely disregarded the opinions of outsiders.

Chu Fengqing was panicked and wanted to get out of bed immediately and run away from this place.

He also did so. He staggered out of bed, and the clothes that were loosely wrapped around his body fell to the ground. He looked at himself naked and felt as if he was about to be burned to death.

Was this how he slept in Ji Yujin’s arms last night?

This is the scenery in front of him when he woke up in the morning. Being at an age that’s full of vigor and vitality, Ji Yujin’s eyes became even redder, with naked desire, without any cover or disguise, just laying it out in a blatant way, wanting Chu Fengqing to see it clearly and understand it.

Chu Fengqing was indeed deeply affected. He quickly put on his clothes, and his breathing was faster than usual, but this time it was not because of his illness. He was simply affected by his emotions.

Ji Yujin paused, frightened. “I won’t bother you anymore, just take your time…”

He closed his eyes as he spoke. The more he thought about it, the more it seemed wrong. He had never felt so aggrieved in his life. He always did things as he pleased. But now, after finally confessing his feelings, not only was he rejected, he even had to coax and give in to him. He really had offended the king of heaven.

Unfortunately, he still cares for him, he can’t let him go, can’t grow cold toward him, and can’t bring himself to be harsh. It’s unbearably frustrating.

Chu Fengqing walked out of the tent, and Lao Mo came towards him.

Seeing Chu Fengqing, he was overjoyed. “Is Madam alright? This old servant was nearly scared to death yesterday.”

Chu Fengqing still had an embarrassed look on his face. When he saw Lao Mo, he nodded gently and said, “Thank you for your concern. I’m fine now.”

He only replied with this one sentence and walked out in a daze. Lao Mo looked at his back in surprise. He didn’t need to ask about his master’s affairs, and he continued to work.

After Chu Fengqing left, Ji Yujin covered his eyes with the back of his hand, his face actually turned a little red. He had never confessed his feelings in all these years, and when he took out the thing he had hidden for so long, he realized that he had been unable to suppress it for a long time. This feeling was like wild grass in the mountains, which would grow wildly with just a little rain.

It just so happened that the rain and dew had been pouring down on him before and had already made him unable to tell the directions.

Chu Fengqing wandered through the forest, feeling lost in unfamiliar surroundings. He had no sense of direction and didn’t know where to head, only feeling a growing sense of absurdity. After all, they were all men… how could they…

Soon his hands were frozen red, but his face was still hot, and no matter how cold it was, the heat could not be dissipated.

He exhaled lightly, and the white mist dissipated after a while. How about leaving the Ji Mansion?

Just then, footsteps suddenly sounded behind him. He looked back and saw a young girl appear in front of him.

When the girl saw his appearance, she was slightly stunned, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Chu Fengqing didn’t want to engage in conversation with her. Since she was a girl, he felt an urge to leave the area. After all, he was a man, and there were natural differences between men and women.

But when the little girl saw his action, she immediately called out to him, “Sister! Wait!”

Sister…

Chu Fengqing turned his head: “?”

The little girl laughed awkwardly and said, “I have walked around in this forest twice and can’t find a way out. Can you take me out as well?”

Chu Fengqing naturally couldn’t refuse this. As soon as they came out of the woods, the little girl’s family came to her. It was obvious that they had been looking for her for a long time. “You stupid girl, you run around all day long. Don’t you know there are tigers in the woods? They will tear you apart and eat you up!”

Being scolded in front of outsiders, the little girl felt a little embarrassed. She smiled at Chu Fengqing shyly and said, “Mother, there are others here. If you want to scold me, wait until we get back.”

The lady saw the person next to her, and her expression changed rapidly. A trace of worry flashed in her eyes. She bowed and said, “I didn’t know it was Madam Governor. My daughter is ignorant and has bothered you. Please forgive me.”

Chu Fengqing pursed his lips and swallowed what he wanted to say. Ji Yujin’s bad reputation would not be erased in a day or two, but to be honest, he had never harmed them. It could even be said that, unlike some corrupt officials, he was kind to the loyal and fair in enforcing the law. His methods were occasionally extreme, but there was no reason to be overly embarrassed by them.

He curled his lips lightly, put on an aloof look, turned around, and left.

The little girl wanted to say something but was stopped by her mother, who shut her up with a look.

The little girl looked at Chu Fengqing’s back and pouted, “Mother, I think that Madam is a good person. She brought me out, and I haven’t thanked her yet.”

Her mother patted her with a taboo look, “Shut up, what do you know as a little girl? Just remember not to provoke this lady. We can’t afford to offend her.”

Chu Fengqing’s eyes flickered slightly. Although the lady spoke in a low voice, he still heard a few of them. Ji Yujin couldn’t be very old to be in charge of such a large Xichang. Wherever he went, people steered clear of him, which must have been quite uncomfortable.

He lowered his gaze and, almost automatically, began walking toward Ji Yujin’s tent, when suddenly, a pair of black boots came into view.

Chu Fengqing looked up along the boots and saw Ji Yujin’s half-smiling face. He was holding a fox fur cloak in his hand. His lips were much paler than usual, and the tear scar was very obvious.

Seeing the mark he had left, Chu Fengqing felt a warmth spreading through his earlobe, hidden beneath his hair.

Ji Yujin curled his lips. “Why don’t you stay in the woods for a while longer?”

God knows he was afraid that he would be cold and that he would be sick again, so he got out of bed despite his sick body to go look for him, fearing that something might happen if he didn’t keep an eye on him.

He’s amazing! He gets close to other girls, even goes into the woods to see the snow! He just rejected him here, and immediately went off to pursue someone else there!

Ji Yujin narrowed his eyes and glanced at the little girl. She was just so-so, was she as pretty as him? Wasn’t it just because she was a little short, a little dumber, and a little uglier that he liked her?

Chu Fengqing: “Why did you come out?”

Ji Yujin replied, “I am a jerk! I try so hard to get close to someone, but they just ignore me.”

Chu Fengqing: “……”

Why did these words sound so familiar? He used to accompany his mother to watch operas, and some of the jealous young ladies in the operas spoke like this.

Ji Yujin? Young lady? Chu Fengqing’s pupils shrank slightly, and he quickly drove away this terrible thought.

Ji Yujin handed him the fox fur unhappily and said, “Put it on.”

Chu Fengqing took the fox fur cloak. He had been in a hurry to leave and had forgotten to put it on. It was really a bit cold.

At this moment, Lao Mo walked over quickly, “Master, Madam, the carriage is ready, when are we leaving?”

Chu Fengqing: “Leaving?”

Lao Mo asked in confusion, “Didn’t the Master tell us to prepare the carriage so we could go down the mountain?”

Ji Yujin glanced at the little girl who was still looking at him, and the veins on his forehead jumped a few times. “Go back! Go back immediately! What? Are you reluctant to go back?”

Chu Fengqing: “……” What did he say?

In this way, Ji Yujin and his party set out on the journey down the mountain. There were two carriages, one for Ji Yujin and Chu Fengqing, and another for the remaining guards and Lao Mo.

Because Ji Yujin was injured, some subordinates from Xichang were escorting him on horseback.

As soon as he got on the carriage, Chu Fengqing sat to the side of it and even closed his eyes to take a nap.

Love is something untouchable. He had always known Chu Fengqing was beautiful, but now he found him breathtakingly so, no matter how he looked at him.

The carriage staggered and hit his wound. He groaned, and that person immediately opened his eyes and looked over.

Ji Yujin paused, and the muffled groan became louder. He hissed and frowned, saying, “The wound may have burst open.”

Chu Fengqing tightened his grip a little. He glanced at Ji Yujin, wondering if this amount of force could break the wound open or not.

But Ji Yujin’s muffled groan was really uncomfortable to hear. Chu Fengqing pursed his lips, walked up to Ji Yujin, and said, “Let me help you take a look.”

“Alright.”

As soon as Chu Fengqing’s hand touched his clothes, Ji Yujin pulled him over, and he fell into his arms. That pair of hands held him, and his chin rested on the top of his head.

Chu Fengqing struggled for a bit but didn’t dare to struggle really hard. He just moved symbolically. Ji Yujin just felt that there was a small animal in his arms, scratching him gently.

Chu Fengqing: “Liar.”

Ji Yujin laughed softly a few times. Chu Fengqing’s hands were always icy cold, completely opposite to his. He seemed to be possessed by a demon. He even felt that this was a sign that they were a perfect match.

He replied, “Liar, so be it.”

He paused and said, “Stop messing around. I have a gift for you.”

Chu Fengqing didn’t say anything, but he obediently followed his hand with his gaze.

Ji Yujin lazily opened the curtain of the carriage, revealing a layer of transparent glass covering the outside of the huge window.

He didn’t feel the slightest bit of coldness, even when the curtain was lifted. The reason lies in the transparent glass under Ji Yujin’s hand. He looked up at Ji Yujin curiously.

Ji Yujin: “Don’t you like watching the snow? This time, you can watch it to your heart’s content.”

Chu Fengqing stretched out his finger and touched it lightly. The cold texture was very similar to the touch of glass, but glass has color and will block the sight, but this object has no impurities, does not block the sight at all, and also keeps out all the cold.

He looked out through the object. Outside was a world of white. Mountains, rivers, trees, and green grass were all covered with snow. Only the distant mountaintops were faintly showing a hint of green. A waterfall tumbling down from the steep cliffs added a bit of vitality to this quiet world.

The sun was just rising, and the orange sunlight sprinkled on the snow, on the entire world, and also came through the window, falling on Ji Yujin’s hair and face, as well as the mirror that his hand touched.

A hint of joy flashed in Chu Fengqing’s eyes, and Ji Yujin said with a smile, “This was found outside the Great Wall. I thought it was good, so I asked him to install it.”

He held a ray of sunshine in his hand and said, “I will give you snow and a ray of sunshine.”