Arc 2.9 - Lin Heng
Four silhouettes attracted many people in the garden
Two lovely figures, one in pale pink and the other in gold and silver
Two beautiful young women walked side by side in between two tall and handsome men
The one who got the most attention was Zhao Meixu, whose gaze was on the flowers while lightly tapping the round paper fan against her chest
Because she walked slowly, enjoying the view.
Others around her had to follow rhythm, or she'd be left behind
Unlike Lin Jianle, who was able to match Lin Heng and Zhang Yu's long strides, Meixu seemingly soft, frail demeanor could not
But they could not bear to blame the beauty with her oblivious expression while she took in the blossoms on the trees
Like an ethereal painting from another time
Meixu stopped and lifted a hand to catch a blossom that was blown by the wind
No one could take their eyes off the dazzling beauty as she revealed her deep dimples while looking at the flower in her hand
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Heng-ge... Plum blossom *lifts head and smiles at Lin Heng*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*holds up the flower to give to Lin Heng beside her*
Any man who was watching were all feeling envious of the flower in the beauty's palm and Lin Heng, who was able to receive the beauty's smile
Lin Jianle (Fl)
Heng does not like plum blossoms
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*freezes and withdraws her hand before Lon Heng could touch it*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*Looks at Lin Jianle lost and hurt*
Lin Jianle (Fl)
*smiles as if she said nothing wrong*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*smirks inside but shows confused look outwards*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Mei-Meixu did not know *says hurriedly*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*quickly tries to hide the plum flower in her wide sleeve*
Lin Heng
*grabs her wrist*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'Aww, the poor flower fell on the ground'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*sadly looks at the fallen flower*
Lin Heng
*troubled expression*
Lin Jianle (Fl)
Heng, I remember you said you weren't fond of plum blossoms, right, Yu?
Zhang Yu (Third Prince)
'Huh'
Zhang Yu (Third Prince)
*Instead of agreeing, he seemed surprised by Lin Jianle*
Lin Jianle (Fl)
What, am I wrong? *startled when both men look at her*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'The Fl is so used to getting unconditional attention from everyone'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'She can't understand being dismayed by someone*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'Yelp, let me continue my acting'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*Quietly bends to pick up the fallen flower*
Lin Heng
*Takes her hand and gently guides to the closest plum blossom tree*
Lin Heng
*lifts his hand to break off a small piece of branch from the tree*
Lin Heng
*turns and holds out the branch full of beautiful plum blossom*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*Eyes brighten but makes no movement to take it*
Lin Heng
I didn't like plum blossom before.... but I do now *says softly*
Lin Heng
Meixu, I've been fond of plum blossoms very since I've met you
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*Lifts eyes from the branch and looks at Lin Heng's eyes*
Lin Heng
'I don't know why, but her expression is so unreadable, and it makes me so nervous'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Plum blossoms keep blooming for on one
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Even bruised, they shine like pearls
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Caring nothing of the mortal realm
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Even forced to bloom, nothing could be done
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*smiles gently and recites poem*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Heng-ge... Please do not force yourself to like plum blossom on Meixu's behalf
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*caress the small flowers on the branch that Lin Heng held*
Lin Heng
Plum blossoms keep me up, every night
Lin Heng
Keeps blooming, teasing my lesion
Lin Heng
Blooming for on one, no season
Lin Heng
They consume my thoughts and my sights
Lin Heng
*earnestly recited his poem*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*lifts her gaze and sees Lin Heng's expression*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'This man is really a first class sweet talker'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'Any normal young woman would have fallen desperately for him'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'Unfortunately for you, hubby, I'm too clever to believe flowery words of a man'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'Not after what I saw'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*Instead of replying, smiles gently while taking the branch from Lin Heng*
Lin Heng
Meixu *heartbeat intensifies at her smiles*
Lin Heng
*Automatically touches her soft and smooth cheek before he could stop*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*Tried to pull back*
Lin Heng
*But has another hand in her waist to keep her close to him*
Lin Heng
Meixu, please don't pull away from me *says softly*
Lin Heng
Don't be afraid *strokes her cheeks*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*blushes but fumes inside*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'Calm down, calm down Zade you need to maintain Zhao Meixu's frail appearance'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'Calm down, you can't vulgarly smack his man's face as you wish'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Heng-ge *shows grievance*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
It's not proper... Meixu is still not married-
Lin Heng
Grandmother and mother have chosen a good date for our wedding
Lin Heng
Father gas already sent the date to the Viscount
Lin Heng
After the date is approved by the Empress we will-
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Heng-ge *blushes more*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Everyone is watching... *weakly pushes Lin Heng's chest*
Lin Heng
Don't worry, everyone knows that Zhao Meixu is promised to this Lin Heng
Zhao Meixu/Zade
T-The plum blossoms will be crushed
Lin Heng
If it's crushed, I'll get you a new one
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*Speechless*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*Bits her lips and looks down*
Lin Heng
'Her troubled expression only tickles my heart' *chuckles inwardly*
Lin Heng
*Kisses the flower birthmark underneath her right eye*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*Eye widens while her whole face flushes*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'I-I-I w-wha-wha-what huhhhhh'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'He he he kissed me'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'In public'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'This conservation world, it was truly startling'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*Startled and gets out of her thoughts*
Lin Heng
*Keeps holding Meixu and looks at his friends*
Lin Jianle (Fl)
*Looks upset*
Zhang Yu (Third Prince)
*Surprised*
Lin Jianle (Fl)
Heng, what are you doing? *scolds*
Lin Jianle (Fl)
Doing things like this outside, do you wish to ruin Lady Zhao's reputation?
Lin Jianle (Fl)
*scolds on Meixu's behalf*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*scoffs inwardly* 'She's really on the edge'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'Look at her who is she to scold my lover rather than a friend she sounds like a scorn lover'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'But I'm really curious why is she behaving in such a way'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'I mean, the third prince beside her hasn't said anything'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'Why does she care about what Lin Heng dies? she's a friend, nothing else'
Lin Heng
Meixu is my Fiancée *glances at Lin Jianle*
Lin Heng
There are no rules that say not for a man to show affection to his betroth
Lin Heng
*says looking at Zhang Yu*
What Lin Heng said was very true
The country was conservation when it comes to men and women's relationship
It is especially strict towards unmarried women
If women's are caught doing frivolous things in public, she would condemn by the public
However, men's were treated differently
It was fairly normal for a man to have multiple wives.
However, it had to be sure he could financially support them
For men with higher status, it was normal to have multiple mistresses with them
For a married or unmarried woman, she must keep her clean virtue towards her husband or future husband
For a married man or unmarried man, he can be as frivolous as he wants to as long he can care for his family and children
Quietly horrible, isn't it?
The soul within Meixu was from a different world and time
Therefore, he scoffed at such double standard rules, so what if he is a man he still feels this is quite horrible for women
But to survive and to complete this mission, she had to play the part of a white lotus.
She no he needs to win this game
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Comments
Val.
Wth bida bida yan/Frown//Frown/
2024-05-10
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Doña R.
Hello author,I'm a fan of this book truly a fan keep writing my lovely author because I'm always here to see if there was another chapter.
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2023-08-26
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