NOVEL WEB Chapter 326: Come In, I Won’t Eat You!
Chapter 326: Come In, I Won’t Eat You!
A maid was already waiting at the entrance of the Phoenix Pavilion. Upon seeing the two arrive, she hurriedly came forward to greet them.
“Servant, greet Princess Yunshang, and Young Master Ye!”
Jun Yunshang glanced back at the person following her and waved her hand. “No need for formalities, let’s go inside and talk.”
Once they entered the courtyard, Guan Ming wisely excused himself and was led away by a servant to find a place to treat his injuries.
Jun Yunshang didn’t think much about it and continued to walk around the courtyard with Lin Fengmian.
At Lin Fengmian’s request, she activated the array formations within the courtyard, covering the entire area.
Walking through the familiar courtyard, Jun Yunshang stretched lazily, her graceful curves delighting Lin Fengmian who stood beside her.
Unaware of the effect she was having, she sighed, “Finally back, no more living in constant fear.”
She seemed to be thinking of something and sadly added, “Unfortunately, many people can never come back!
However, Lin Fengmian calmly said, “You’re celebrating too soon. You’re not safe yet.”
Jun Yunshang was taken aback. “Why?”
Lin Fengmian replied, “Have you forgotten? Junlin City is not a truce zone.”
Although Junlin City was the last city, the Holy Emperor of Lingtian never declared it a ceasefire zone!
This meant that if Jun Chengye wanted to make a move, he could still do so within the city.
Jun Yunshang couldn’t believe it. “Young Master Ye, are you saying that Fourth Brother and the others might still attack us?”
“Or do you think that’s why the Holy Emperor of Lingtian didn’t let you stay in the palace?” Lin Fengmian said with a playful smile.
After all, if they stayed in the palace, who could do anything to Jun Fengya and the others?
Jun Yunshang finally understood and looked at Lin Fengmian with deep emotion.
It turned out that Young Master Ye hadn’t left because he was worried about her safety and wanted to protect her.
She was immediately overwhelmed with gratitude.
Not understanding her feelings, Lin Fengmian smiled faintly. “You don’t have to worry too much. With me here, he shouldn’t make a move.”
Jun Yunshang nodded and said emotionally, “Young Master Ye, thank you.”
Lin Fengmian smiled. “Taking someone’s money means taking on their problems. Since I brought you here, I can’t just let you fall at the dawn of a new day.”
“But remember, you have to start thinking for yourself. I can’t protect you forever. You have to learn to grow on your own.”
Jun Yunshang replied with a hint of disappointment, “Young Master Ye, I have some rare treasures. Should I have someone fetch them for you?”
“No rush, take your time,” Lin Fengmian said calmly. “Do what you need to do, just pretend that I’m not here.”
Jun Yunshang nodded and looked at Lin Fengmian nervously. “Really? Then I’ll treat you as if you’re not here.”
Lin Fengmian nodded. “Go ahead.”
A moment later, he regretted it.
Now that he was standing at the entrance of a large bath, serving as a door god, listening to the splashing water and Jun Yunshang’s cheerful humming, he felt utterly helpless.
“Yunshang, don’t you have anything else to do besides taking a bath?”
Jun Yunshang’s relaxed voice came from inside. “What else can I do?”
Lin Fengmian was speechless. He thought back to his days as a second-generation rich kid in Ning City.
Most of the time, he just ate, drank, and indulged in pleasures; there wasn’t much else to do.
This girl was a princess, living a life of luxury and ease.
Her main task in life was probably to dress up beautifully and act cute and adorable wherever she went.
What a life to envy!
Seeing that Lin Fengmian didn’t answer, Jun Yunshang turned around and looked anxiously at the door. “Young Master Ye? Are you still there?”
Lin Fengmian rolled his eyes and said, “I’m still here.”
Jun Yunshang, who was bathing in a pool of flower petals, hesitated and said, “Young Master Ye, how about you come in?”
Lin Fengmian was taken aback. Was this girl inviting him to share a bath with her?
He wished that he could charge into the enemy camp and fight fiercely and wildly, but he couldn’t! He had grown stronger and lost interest in such vulgar things.
“Yunshang, I’m not that kind of person!”
Jun Yunshang realized her mistake and quickly said, “That’s not what I meant.”
“Then what do you mean?” Lin Fengmian asked.
“I can’t see you, and it makes me feel insecure. How about you come in and sit on the tree?” Jun Yunshang said honestly.
The Phoenix Pavilion was quite large, and the pool was outside, with a cloud mist obscuring the view from above. Several hundred-year-old red maple trees were planted around the pool, adding a poetic touch.
Lin Fengmian was at a loss, half laughing and half crying. “Girl, what kind of torture is this? I am a man, not a saint!”
Jun Yunshang blushed slightly, but was secretly pleased.
So Young Master Ye still has some interest in me.
She pouted, “But won’t you become a saint some day? I really don’t feel comfortable with it!”
“You are not a child. I can’t just sit on a tree while you bathe,” Lin Fengmian said a little irritated.
“But I’ll only be eighteen tomorrow, so I’m still a child,” Jun Yunshang countered, then pouted, “Come in! I won’t eat you.”
“I won’t! I’m afraid I might eat you.”
“I’m not afraid, I trust you.”
“I am, I don’t trust myself.”
“Really not coming in?”
“Dead set against it.”
…
A moment later, Lin Fengmian, looking utterly miserable, sat on a red maple tree by the pool with his back to it.
He sipped his wine, feeling depressed. “Just this once, no more.”
Jun Yunshang nodded happily and began to bathe, humming a tune contentedly as she watched Lin Fengmian drink.
Feeling helpless, Lin Fengmian said, “Girl, if I get carried away later, you’ll have to bear the consequences.”
Jun Yunshang nodded carelessly, humming happily as she bathed.
Lin Fengmian felt like crying.
This girl really doesn’t understand the dangers of the world.
He took a few swigs of his wine, feeling even more depressed, and Luo Xue couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time.
“Lin Fengmian, aren’t you spoiling this girl too much? Are you sure you can stay focused when the time comes?”
Lin Fengmian calmly replied, “Don’t worry, when I face the Heaven-Soaring Sword Saint, I won’t hold back.”
Luo Xue hesitated, “Aren’t you afraid that she will hate you?”
“Jun Lingtian’s life span is almost over. Whether he dies by my hand or someone else’s, he’s still going to die. If she blames me, then so be it. This will be a lesson for her.”
Lin Fengmian could only console himself like that.
After all, Luo Xue’s well-being always came first in his heart.
Without Luo Xue, he would have died a hundred times over.
If he let the fear of Jun Yunshang’s resentment stop him from protecting Luo Xue, leading to an uncertain fate for her, he couldn’t do it!
Lin Fengmian was confident in himself, but he was worried about Luo Xue.
He said to Luo Xue, “Luo Xue, I believe I won’t hold back, and I hope you won’t either.
Luo Xue nodded, “Don’t worry, I have my own things to protect.”
The heavy conversation dispelled the romantic thoughts in Lin Fengmian’s mind.
He sat motionlessly on the tree, drinking his wine with a sense of melancholy.
This time, he was truly drinking to drown his sorrows.