roccoschili Chapter 203 Concern
Chapter 203 Concern
"I'm only away for a few days and will be back soon. Why are you so reluctant to leave?"
He stroked her hair gently, his voice gentle but with a hint of helplessness.
She lowered her eyes and pretended not to care: "Who said I couldn't bear to leave."
However, the turmoil in my heart could no longer be concealed.
The corners of his mouth curved into a playful arc, and his eyes flashed with a cunning light: "So, who was it that stopped me and didn't let me leave just now?"
There was an imperceptible tenderness and teasing in his words.
Her face turned slightly red, and she was about to open her mouth to argue, but was suddenly interrupted by his sudden action - he gently hugged the back of her head, his movements were gentle but firm, as if he didn't want anything to disturb the tranquility of this moment.
Then he slowly leaned over, and their lips touched lightly, and a subtle electricity filled the air.
Seeing this, Qing'an and Cuizhu, who were waiting on the side, were so shocked that they turned around quickly, their faces flushed with shyness, as if they were shocked by this sudden scene, and tried to avoid this overly intimate scene in panic.
"Well……"
Cui Rong made a slight sound, her body stiffened slightly, and she felt both surprised and a little flustered.
However, before she could react and tried to push him away, he had already loosened his hand, stepped back a little, and maintained an appropriate distance.
His black eyes were as deep as the night sky, flickering with joy. With a gentle smile on his lips, he whispered, "Wait for me to come back."
The voice was full of unquestionable commitment and attachment.
Cui Rongrong's fingers were quietly hidden in her sleeves, trembling slightly unconsciously. She pursed her lips, a faint blush appeared on her cheeks, and finally she just nodded slightly and responded with an inaudible "OK".
She had mixed feelings in her heart, with anticipation but also complex emotions that were difficult to detect.
He nodded with satisfaction, as if he had drawn strength from her simple word. He then reached out and gently rubbed the top of her head, his movements full of doting. Finally, he turned around resolutely under her gaze and embarked on a journey that was about to leave.
Cui Rong stood quietly in the middle of the yard, watching his back gradually go away until it disappeared at the end of her sight.
Her heart sank bit by bit to the bottom of the lake as the figure walked away.
Despite this, a voice deep in her heart told her that she couldn't and didn't want to wait any longer.
Qing'an then suddenly realized that his master had left quietly. He quickly picked up the package he had prepared earlier and trotted to catch up with Song Yanyi, fearing that he would miss any important instructions.
Cuizhu, laughing, walked to Cui Rong's side and waved her hand playfully in front of her eyes: "Everyone has left and can't be seen, what are you still looking at, sister?"
Her tone was light and cheerful, as if she was trying to dissolve the heavy atmosphere around her.
Cui Rongrong was pulled back to reality from her thoughts, her cheeks unconsciously stained with warmth, with a slight embarrassment: "Who said I was watching."
After saying this, the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, trying to hide the turmoil in his heart with a joke.
Cuizhu deliberately prolonged her tone, with a hint of playfulness and intimacy: "Yes, yes, our Miss Cui Rongrong didn't see it, Aunt Xu~"
The word "Auntie" was like a stream of cold spring water, which suddenly extinguished the momentary confusion in her heart and made her sober.
Cuizhu was still immersed in her own topic, and said happily: "The courtyard where you will live has been arranged. It is next to the young master's bedroom. It was originally the young master's small study. The young master specifically instructed that it should be left for you to live in, and every item in it was carefully selected to ensure that you can use it to your satisfaction."
Time was running out and she knew it would be difficult to arrange everything perfectly in a short period of time.
Cuizhu's eyes rolled, and she suddenly had a new idea: "I think, why don't you move into the young master's room and stay there temporarily. Since the young master hasn't married yet, you will naturally be the legitimate mistress of Songhe Garden in the future."
When Cui Rong heard this, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and her smile contained a hint of helplessness and recognition: "Okay."
This one word seems to contain thousands of words.
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Song Yanyi walked slowly to the gate of the mansion. The carriage was ready to go. Just as he was about to step onto the carriage, a thought suddenly came to his mind.
"Qingan."
he called softly.
"exist."
Qing'an immediately stepped forward with a focused look.
"When you return home, tell Ding Dong to take good care of Miss Cousin and notify me immediately if anything happens."
There was concern in Song Yanyi's tone that could not be ignored.
When Qing'an heard this, he had a flash of doubt in his mind, wondering if the young master was too worried. After all, Qizhou was not far away, and it only took two or three days to go back and forth. Why was he so cautious?
But how could he dare to neglect his master's order? Qing'an immediately responded respectfully, "Yes, sir."
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The next morning, Cui Rong dressed neatly and went to the eldest lady's residence to say good morning.
The eldest lady was leaning leisurely on the soft couch, with one hand on her chin and eyes closed. When she heard Cui Rongrong's footsteps, she slowly opened her eyes with a hint of laziness in her eyes: "Has Xian'er left yet?"
Cui Rong nodded gently, her voice soft and calm: "Yes, she has left."
Upon hearing this, the eldest lady seemed to have let go of a huge stone in her heart. She let out a long breath and then winked at Zhu Qing beside her.
Zhu Qing understood, took out an exquisite small box with both hands, and handed it to Cui Rongrong carefully.
Cui Rongrong looked surprised and asked softly, "This is..."
The eldest lady looked solemn, and her tone revealed a rare warmth: "Here is one thousand taels of silver, just consider it as my dowry for you."
Cui Rong hurriedly shook her head to decline, her tone firm: "Madam, there is really no need to do this."
"Take it."
The eldest lady's eyes showed a rare trace of love and pity, "You have lost your parents, and no one will take care of these things for you. But as a woman, if you get married without a dowry, it is easy to be despised by your husband's family."
The eldest lady sighed softly, her tone full of emotion: "You once saved Xiuzhu's life, and you are her great benefactor. I have nothing to repay you, but you must accept this little bit of money as a token of my appreciation."
Cui Rong pursed her lips, her eyes slightly moist, and finally took the small box that carried deep affection and high hopes: "Thank you, Madam. I will remember your kindness in my heart."
After she finished speaking, she bowed deeply, tears of gratitude gleaming in her eyes.
"All preparations have been perfected. Tonight, I will arrange for you to leave this place secretly. Starting tomorrow, Xu Cui Rong will disappear like morning dew, and there will be no trace of this person in the world. In the days to come, I hope you will take care of yourself."
After saying this, Cui Rong walked lightly, left the quiet and elegant Qingshui Pavilion, and walked onto the stone path leading to the second lady's courtyard.