Arc 2.5 - Lin Heng
Three months quickly went in a blink of an eye.
Zhao Meixu often visited the Lin Manor, carefully cultivated her friendship with the Lin family
Each time she appeared, she was welcomed warmly by everyone
Her serene but elegant personality easily acquired the love of the elders of the Lin family
Her seldom given sweet dimple smiles intoxicated her charm, making everyone in the Lin family do everything they could to earn her smile
Despite her shortage of talent in music or arts, no one cared or minded
Instead, they found Meixu incredibly appealing as she attempted to paint a duck but ended up with a bird
When she tried to play the Guzheng, everyone flinched to the horrid sound
But no one had the heart to find fault, seeing how the young beautiful girl was trying her hest to play the Guzheng
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*was focused on plucking each string until one suddenly snapped*
Unknown
Meixu!!! *Everyone panicked at the sight of fresh blood from the white delicate finger*
Lin Heng had been watching Zhao Meixu playing the Guzheng for his mother and grandmother
At first, he was a little amused, seeing how poorly she played yet still so lovable as she was doing her best
No matter how unskilled he learned Zhao Meixu was, he couldn't help but find her adorable
Because the poor little girl was putting her best effort into everything she does, people find her more endearing
Lin Heng
Meixu! *rushed to Meixu's side when she cut her little finger as the string snapped*
Lin Heng
*held her hand worriedly*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*resisted and pulled her hands back from his grip*
Lin Heng
*frowns seeing what she's doing*
The two of them had been good and close to each other of the first two months of their meeting
Then suddenly, Meixu pulled away from him
From last month, the little girl had started avoiding him despite her normal visits to the Lin estate
Lin Heng
Your hurt *again took her hand*
Lin Heng
Let me bandage it for you *says worriedly*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
I'm fine...Lin-gongzi, please let me go. *Pulls away and took her silk handkerchief to wrap around her injured fingers*
Lin Heng
*stood silently watching Meixu*
Lin Heng
'Her eyes are showing that she's trying to avoid meeting mine'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Meixu is embarrassed to show Lin-nainai and Aunty her poor skills *blushes and lowers her head embarrassed and shyly*
Lin Family
Nonsense, you did great child. °Lin Heng's grandmother smiled warmly said°
Lin Family
You did well, dear. It's the Guzheng fault for ruining the mood. Someone, take the worthless instrument and burn it
The white Guzheng Meixu just played with was a priceless one of a kind instrument made of rare white horse hair and white oak wood
Even if the string is extremely hard to replace, the instrument was still worth more than an average Guzheng
The servants and maids all wanted to cry
If they were to sell it instead of burning it, it would be enough to feed their whole family for a lifetime
Lin Heng
Why are you still standing there doing nothing *glances at servants*
Lin Heng
Take it and burn it
Servant
'Young Master....wuuuuuu... not you as well.....wuwuwuwu'
And so the rare Guzheng was burnt to dust
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Lin-nainai.... the Guzheng was innocent... why destroy it? *embarrassed*
Lin Heng
Your hand is injured. *took her hand to remind her that the Guzheng caused her injured*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Because of Meixu's poor skills. *tries to pull her hand away*
Lin Heng
*holds her hand tighter*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Meixu should head back
Lin Heng
Mother, grandmother, I would like a moment alone with Lady Zhao. *ignores Meixu's attempt to leave*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
T-That's not appropriate. *Trembles and looks at the elders for help*
Lin Family
The Plum Garden is blooming beautifully. °Lin Heng's grandmother°
Everyone in the Lin Manor knew by now Meixu's fondness for plum blossoms
Lin Family
Why don't you take Meixu there for viewing? °Lin Heng's grandmother°
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Lin-nainai... *protests*
Lin Heng
*Pulls Meixu away before she could protest*
While Lin Heng led Meixu away, no one again noticed the sly glint in Meixu's eyes
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Lin-gongzi
As soon as the two were alone in the garden
Meixu pulled away and took a few steps back
Her actions and expressions clearly told the young man that she was uncomfortable
Lin Heng
I thought *hurt seeing the little girl pull some cold distance between them*
Lin Heng
Did we become friends...?
For the first two months, the two had been on good terms
Always smiling and talking about everything and anything
Even when Meixu was careful not to be close to the older boy, she was still warm and friendly
Lin Heng didn't understand when she became so cold and distant
Lin Heng
Did I do something to offend you? *asked worriedly*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
No.... Lin-gongzi has been proper...
Lin Heng
Lin-gongzi.... you're still so formal with me. *takes a step forward*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*saw him take a step forward, and she takes a step back*
Lin Heng
Meixu.... we're engaged....
This was the first time Lin Heng had spoken of their engagement
He had totally forgotten his previous unwillingness to get engaged three months ago
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Lin-gongzi *nervously looks at Lin Heng*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
About the engagement.... maybe we should break the engagement
Lin Heng
*immediately frowns*
Lin Heng
*Lin Heng's usually kind and gentle eyes were flashing darkly*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Lin-gongzi....
Lin Heng
*interrupts and asks*
Lin Heng
Do you have someone else in your heart?
Zhao Meixu/Zade
N-No *replies and steps back as Lin Heng approaches her*
Lin Heng
Then why do you want to break our engagement?
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Lin-gongzi
Lin Heng
Why are you still calling me that?
Lin Heng
*Lin Heng couldn't stop his emotions after Meixu talked about breaking off their engagement*
Lin Heng
You call my servants by their names
Lin Heng
*shoots glare at the young servant boy nearby*
Instantly, the servant boy fell to his knees even though he felt wrong by his young master's blame
Lin Heng
But you can't call me by mine? *Looks back at Meixu*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Lin-gongzi... *stops and looks at her hands below*
Lin Heng
*Saw how she was nervous and his eyes soften automatically*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Does Lin-gongzi not have anyone in his heart?
Lin Heng
*startled by her sudden question*
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Hi, my lovely bookworms
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Thanks for reading
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Hope you enjoyed
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Take care and be safe
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