"Don't move!"
Chu Mengsheng's entire body suddenly trembled as a strong numbing feeling quickly spread throughout her body. This strange feeling made her afraid. She subconsciously shouted in panic,"Don't be like this. Aren't you going against the etiquette that you've always valued?”
Her words were like waking someone up from a dream. In an instant, Zhangsun Jie's body stiffened, and his hands stopped kneading. He took deep breaths and slowly raised his head. His eyes were filled with lust as he stared straight at Chu Mengsheng."You're right. We really can't do this yet. If we don't stop now, I'm afraid I might not be able to control myself.”
As he buttoned her shirt, he couldn't help but think to himself," When did he become a reckless lecher? A moment ago, he was still punishing her angrily, but the next moment, he could not wait to embrace her and taste her sweetness.
Chu Mengsheng tried to sit up, but the pain from her butt made her frown and exclaim.
"Does your butt hurt?" Zhangsun Jie asked reluctantly.”
Chu Mengsheng pouted slightly and rolled her eyes at him. He was asking the obvious! Since he had hit her, why did he pretend to care about her? Humph! He was simply putting on an act.
Seeing her pouting and pitiful appearance, Zhangsun Jie turned her over without a word, lifted her dress, and pulled down her underwear. Instantly, her perky round buttocks were exposed in front of him, and there were obvious red and swollen palm prints on her soft skin.
His heart ached as he frowned. He had already carefully controlled his strength, but he did not expect it to be so heavy! Although he was a businessman, he was also a martial artist. Naturally, he used more strength than the average person. He really should have been gentler. She was so delicate and fragile. He could not help but secretly blame himself.
Chu Mengsheng didn't expect him to suddenly take off her pants. Her face immediately turned red, and her cheeks burned. This detestable lecher, why did she always take off her clothes so casually and almost see her naked? It was so embarrassing, this…how was she going to marry in the future?
"What…what are you doing? Why did you take off my pants?" She blushed and shouted in embarrassment and anxiety. She couldn't help but twist her body.
"Don't move!" Zhangsun Jie easily held her waist." I want to apply medicine for you."”As he spoke, he immediately took out a small porcelain bottle from his pocket and applied the translucent ointment on her red and swollen skin.
Although she was extremely embarrassed, Chu Mengsheng had to admit that the cooling effect of the ointment had indeed reduced her discomfort and pain.
After tidying up her clothes, Zhangsun Jie gently turned her over and lowered his face slightly. He gently caressed her red and embarrassed face and said softly,"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have hit you so hard.”
Chu Mengsheng had never seen such a serious expression on his face before. The unknown deep starlight in his black eyes was so moving. She realized that he was actually very good-looking. He had a kind of masculine handsomeness that made her unconsciously look at him. The new hatred and old hatred disappeared without a trace under this deep gaze.
After a while, she realized that she had been staring at him for a long time. She quickly turned her face away and said,"You've already beaten him up. Don't you think it's unnecessary to apologize now?”
Zhangsun Jie frowned slightly and said seriously,""You shouldn't have said those rude words. Who taught you to curse like that? I believe that Madam Chu wouldn't educate her daughter like this.”
Chu Mengsheng bit her lower lip and lowered her eyes guiltily. She whispered,""Mother never taught me this. I heard it from…from the streets.”
Zhangsun Jie frowned unhappily and ordered sternly,""You're not allowed to go out casually in the future, and you're not allowed to learn some rude and indecent words!”
He admired her courage, her uniqueness, and her lively spirit, but this did not mean that she did not need to abide by her womanly principles.
"You still have to study this book of 'Women's Commandments' well. Three days later, you have to be able to recite it to me.”He added.
Chu Mengsheng's eyes widened in disbelief. Why did this person change his attitude so easily? A moment ago, he was coaxing her gently, but the next moment, he was lecturing and commanding her with a stern face. She had thought that he was actually not a bad person and was quite gentle. Humph! He was still a boring and serious annoying person. The good impression she had of him just now disappeared in an instant.
"I don't want to see it! It was even more impossible for him to recite those damn doctrines. Don't force me!" She pouted and refused to compromise.
Zhangsun Jie narrowed his eyes and said calmly,""You have to look. This is my order.”His tone was firm and confident, as if he thought that she would definitely comply.
Chu Mengsheng stared at him angrily for a long time and said,""If I don't look, what can you do to me? You said that you wouldn't hit me again. Were you lying?”
Zhangsun Jie wasn't angry, but replied lazily,""I said I wouldn't hit you, but I didn't say I wouldn't punish you. Believe me, I have many good ways to punish people.”
"You…Stop scaring me. I'm not afraid!”she replied in a bluff.
Zhangsun Jie didn't say a word. He only curled his lips into a devilish smile. His black eyes flashed with a sinister light. That look made Chu Mengsheng's back turn cold, and a sense of unease rose in her heart.
Chu Mengsheng couldn't think at all. She could only nod her head and shout repeatedly,""I'll carry it! I'll carry it. Hurry up and let me go!”
Only then did Zhangsun Jie let go of her hand in satisfaction. Instead, he grabbed her slender chin and lifted her flushed face. He looked into her misty eyes. At that moment, a burning passion rose in his body, almost swallowing him and burning him…
His chest was heaving up and down rapidly, and his breathing was heavy and rapid. He didn't expect that he would get burned by playing with fire! Originally, he only wanted to use this to make her obediently submit and completely obey him, but he himself had also fallen into the net of lust.
After barely calming down, his expression changed slightly. He expressionlessly put Chu Mengsheng down and stood up to distance himself from her, away from her soft and fragrant body.
Chu Mengsheng was still a little confused. Her legs were weak, and she almost couldn't stand. After a long while, she finally came to her senses. When she thought of his frivolous actions just now and how he threatened her with that, a hint of embarrassment and anger flashed across her pretty face.
However, at the same time, she also understood that he was not just a boring, serious man that she had thought he was. Just now, he seemed very demonic and dangerous. That expression and the evil aura that he emitted was something that she had never seen on other men, not even Brother Shen.
At this moment, she felt a little confused and curious about him. But very quickly, she threw away this thought. What kind of person he was had nothing to do with her. Her heart should be placed on Brother Shen. It had been so many days since she last saw him. Could he have forgotten about her and thrown himself into the gentle embrace of his junior sister, Lu Fengyi?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel flustered. Xiao Que's words instantly floated into her mind. Would Brother Shen really marry Lu Fengyi? No, it can't be! He had always treated her very well and always praised her for her beauty. She believed that he had feelings for her.
"What are you daydreaming about?"
Just as she was immersed in her own thoughts, Zhangsun Jie's deep voice suddenly sounded. He had returned to his usual seriousness, and there was no trace of lust on his resolute face.
Chu Mengsheng snapped back to her senses at his question. She looked at him, and the dissatisfaction in her heart gradually rose. If it wasn't for him, she wouldn't have been grounded in the Chu manor every day and couldn't see Brother Shen. He was the one who ruined her plans.
Zhangsun Jie didn't notice her strange expression. He raised his head and handed her the book "Women's Commandments", warning her coldly,"
"Don't forget what I said. Three days later, I will ask you about the contents of this book. I hope you can answer fluently.”
Chu Mengsheng wanted to resist, but a thought suddenly flashed in her mind. She understood that if she fought him head-on, she would be the one at a disadvantage. She might as well pretend to be polite and relax his supervision first, then wait for an opportunity to slip out of the residence to find Brother Shen. Not bad, let's do it this way! Otherwise, she would never be able to see Brother Shen again and would have to watch him marry Lu Fengyi.
Having made up her mind, she reached out to take the book and revealed a rare gentle smile. She said confidently,"I will definitely memorize this book. Just wait and see!”
Zhangsun Jie was a little surprised by her rare smile, but his expression quickly disappeared. He stared at her for a while before nodding and saying,"Very good. I'll wait to see your performance.”
After saying that, he did not look at her again and immediately turned to leave the embroidery pavilion.
After he left, Chu Mengsheng let out a mischievous smile. It was easy for her to memorize this book. The most important thing now was to think of a way to sneak out of the residence…
The summer was scorching hot, accompanied by the chirping of cicadas. In the back garden of the Chu manor, a pond of green lotuses bloomed. Occasionally, a gentle breeze blew, causing ripples to appear in the pond. The lotus petals trembled in the wind, and the fresh fragrance of the lotus flowers spread in the air, causing people to instantly forget the heat of the summer.
On a stone chair by the pond sat a slender and delicate pale purple figure. A faint smile appeared on her delicate face as she stared at the blooming lotus flowers in the pond.
Liu Zhiqian waved his folding fan and leisurely walked into the beautiful garden. The first thing that caught his eye was this beautiful flower painting. He couldn't help but be attracted, and his feet seemed to consciously walk to the beauty.
Sunlight seeped through the cracks of the willows by the pool, shining on Lee Xiangjun's beautiful figure, making her fair and beautiful face look even more tender and moving.
Liu Zhiqian admired the beauty. Although Lee Xiangjun's appearance was not as charming as Chu Mengsheng's, she had her own unique charm. It was quiet and elegant, just like the delicate green lotus in the pool that was intoxicating. It made him want to kiss her and hold her in his arms.
Sensing that someone was watching her, Lee Xiangjun suddenly turned around and met Liu Zhiqian's gentle and polite eyes that could not hide his admiration.
Her face turned red and her heart beat faster. "Young Master Liu." After calling out softly, she lowered her head and did not dare to look him in the eye. Then, she said softly,"Are you here to admire the lotuses too?"
Liu Zhiqian looked at her shy and blushing face, and his heart couldn't help but sway. He replied softly,""I was just casually walking around, but I didn't expect to see such a beautiful scene.”
Li Xiangjun smiled and looked up at the lotus pond." This pond of green lotuses is indeed beautiful. I can't get rid of it."”She thought that he was referring to the lotus flowers that she loved so much, so she responded with the same feeling.
Liu Zhiqian smiled gently and said,""Although the green lotus is beautiful, it still can't compete with the beautiful smile of a beauty. Miss Li's presence makes this pool of green lotus and the garden's beautiful scenery even more elegant. This is the most beautiful part of this painting.”
Lee Xiangjun was startled, and her face blushed even more. Although his praise was reserved, it was clear that he had the same good feelings for her as she did for him. This discovery made her feel pleasantly surprised.
The first time they met, she had a good impression of his gentle and elegant, handsome face, and left a deep impression on him. After these few days of getting along, his well-read and talented made her even more infatuated. In addition, he was modest and friendly, which made her unable to help but have feelings for him. Her heart had long been tied to him.
Now that he had expressed the same good feelings for her, how could she not be surprised and happy? Her heart was beating rapidly.
" Young Master Liu, I…" She raised her head and stared at him with a pair of clear and beautiful eyes. Her elegant and beautiful face was full of admiration, but there was also a slight shyness that made people pity her.
Liu Zhiqian couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded. He had to admit that he had already fallen for her. Even though this went against his love of freedom and unfettered life philosophy, he could not resist the endless stream of love in his heart.
At her soft call, he walked towards her as if he was possessed. When he was in front of her, their faces were very close to each other.
"Miss Li." He called out in a low voice.
At this time, Zhangsun Jie walked into the garden with a heart full of worries. He saw Liu Zhiqian's figure from afar and shouted,""Zhiqian, so you're here. I just happened to have something to look for you.”
As he spoke, he quickly walked towards Liu Zhiqian. As he approached, he saw that there was someone else beside him. That person was the quiet and dignified cousin of the Chu family!! Miss Li Xiangjun.
Zhangsun Jie's shout jolted the two people who were trapped in the curse awake. Lee Xiangjun blushed and quickly lowered her head. She took a few steps back to put some distance between herself and Liu Zhiqian.
Liu Zhiqian couldn't help but feel annoyed. He cursed in his heart, but his affectionate eyes never left Lee Xiangjun.
Zhangsun Jie came to the front of the two people and looked at the blushing Lee Xiangjun and Liu Zhiqian who seemed to not exist. He was a smart person and immediately understood what was going on in front of him. He was afraid that he had become the person who ruined the good things of others.
"Miss Li." Zhangsun Jie greeted him with a smile, pretending not to see Liu Zhiqian rolling his eyes at him.
Lee Xiangjun raised her head uncomfortably and returned a hurried smile. She said softly,""Young Master Zhangsun, since you have something to discuss with Young Master Liu, then…I will take my leave first.”
After saying that, she bowed slightly and quickly lowered her head, turning around and leaving in a hurry.
Liu Zhiqian could only stare blankly at her leaving figure until her back disappeared at the end of the corridor...
"I didn't expect your actions to be so fast. You've immediately progressed to the point where you're in love with the Chu family's Biao Young Lady.”Zhangsun Jie looked at his stunned expression and said mockingly.
Liu Zhiqian retracted his gaze and glanced at him lazily, replying,""What's so strange about this? A graceful lady is a gentleman's match.”
Zhangsun Jie raised his eyebrows in surprise." I remember that you always said that you liked freedom more than beautiful women. Why did you suddenly change?”
Liu Zhiqian calmly opened his folding fan and gently shook it, then he honestly replied,""It's rare to meet such a beautiful and elegant woman, and she's someone I like. It's a pity to miss out on her like this. I admit that my thoughts have changed a little.”
His satisfied smile made Zhangsun Jie feel a little jealous. Li Xiangjun had a delicate and beautiful appearance, and a gentle and demure personality. She was the ideal wife for him. However, his grandfather had chosen Chu Mengsheng instead of Lee Xiangjun, which was a headache for him. He did not expect Zhiqian to be so lucky to meet such an elegant woman with both looks and feminine virtue.
"You met a gentle woman, but I have to marry a wild and stubborn girl!”He could not help but complain sourly.
Liu Zhiqian grinned and said happily,""She's not as bad as you say. Although Chu Mengsheng was mischievous and willful, her appearance was beautiful and her body was graceful. She was just more independent than ordinary women and was more intelligent and cunning. After pondering over it, she would definitely be a veritable top-grade jade.”
Zhangsun Jie scoffed." It's easy for you to say. I've been racking my brains trying to teach her these past few days. Back then, you patted your chest and promised that her name was beautiful and elegant, and that she would definitely be a gentle and demure beauty. What happened in the end? How can I believe your words again!"
"Aiya! Don't say that. It's hurting the harmony between us brothers.”Liu Zhiqian reached out and patted his shoulder. He smiled and said,""Actually, there's nothing bad about a woman with a personality like Chu Mengsheng. The problem is whether you can accept it or not. You don't have to care about what the secular world thinks.”
Zhangsun Jie frowned and looked at him seriously." What are you talking about?! How could she be so willful and willful to become the daughter-in-law of the Zhangsun Clan?”
Liu Zhiqian saw that he was so persistent and could not help but sigh. He said meaningfully,"If she really becomes your ideal wife, you might not be happy. Otherwise, there are many gentle and demure ladies in Luoyang. Why didn't I see any of them?”
" I don't understand what you mean." Zhangsun Jie said seriously.
Liu Zhiqian shook his head." It's not that you don't understand, but you don't want to understand." Forget it. Since you insist, I might as well teach you a way to make her meet your requirements as soon as possible.”
"What method?"
Liu Zhiqian smiled mysteriously." Find a way to make her fall in love with you! Love was the best weapon to change a person.”
Zhangsun Jie pondered for a while and frowned." That's impossible. She hates me very much. I heard that she already has a crush on someone. It's Shen Shaoyu, the eldest disciple of the martial arts school in the city."”
"How would you know if you don't try? You're not worse than Shen Shaoyu. As long as you lower your status and stop pulling a long face, learn to say sweet words to make her happy. With your outstanding appearance, which woman can't get you?”
She wanted him to please her? Say something disgusting? No, he could not do it!
"I can't do it!" He replied firmly.
His answer made Liu Zhiqian angry. He couldn't help but roll his eyes and said unhappily,"In that case, just wait for her to elope with that pretty boy surnamed Shen when you're not paying attention!”
Zhangsun Jie's face instantly darkened, and a hint of malice flashed across his black eyes." I won't let her have that chance."”
Liu Zhiqian had never seen him so gloomy. He couldn't help but be slightly stunned. Then, as if he had figured something out, the corners of his mouth curled into a smile of understanding. Then, he pretended that he could not stand it and said,"I think it's fine. Since she's not the type of wife you want, we might as well go back and ask Old Master Zhangsun to find another good wife for you. You don't have to worry so much. We'll go to Old Master Chu and report the reason to prepare to return to Luoyang.”
With that, he pulled Zhangsun Jie's arm and walked towards the front hall.
Zhangsun Jie's face was tense.
"No need!" " Since she's the one Grandpa chose, I'll make her mine. No matter how arrogant and willful she is, I'll tame her and make her my wife obediently!" Zhangsun Jie shouted.”
Looking at his serious and domineering appearance, Liu Zhiqian could not help but laugh in his heart. It seemed that Chu Mengsheng had already captured his heart, but he still did not know it. According to his understanding of him, he would never mistreat himself and marry a woman he didn't like or even hated, even if that person was personally selected by the Zhangsun Old Master.
"Why must you be so stubborn? I believe that Old Master Zhangsun will understand.”Liu Zhiqian deliberately added.
"Stop talking! I have already decided on this matter." Zhangsun Jie's tone was firm and unquestionable.
Humph! If he followed Liu Zhiqian's words, wouldn't it just satisfy Chu Mengsheng's heart and let her run into Shen Shaoyu's arms as she wished? At the thought of this, he felt uncomfortable and extremely jealous. He would never let her go!
When Liu Zhiqian saw this, he held back the laughter in his heart and said meaningfully,""You insist on marrying her because you don't want to go against Old Master Zhangsun's wishes?”
"What do you mean by that?" Zhangsun Jie raised his eyebrows unhappily." Do you think I fell in love with that impetuous and willful girl?”
Liu Zhiqian quickly shook his hand and smiled apologetically,"You said that, but I didn't! But…don't you think it's a little strange that you're so insistent? "I'm suspicious, just suspicious…" As he spoke, he quietly backed away until he was at a safe distance before continuing,"I'm not sure.""Since you've said so yourself, I think you might really fall in love with Chu Mengsheng, and very deeply!”
What was that? What nonsense was he spouting? How could he possibly fall in love with that troublemaker who didn't keep to his duty? He was just following his grandfather's wishes.
"What makes you think so?" Zhangsun Jie growled. Liu Zhiqian, explain it clearly!”When his angry gaze swept toward Liu Zhiqian's position in front of him, he had already disappeared.
Liu Zhiqian ran away in a flash, leaving Zhangsun Jie with nowhere to vent his frustration. He sat down on the stone chair beside the lotus pond, his gloomy eyes staring at the surface of the pond.
He loved her? It was impossible! To him, marrying a wife was only for the sake of passing on his legacy to the next generation. He never thought that love was necessary, not to mention that she was not the ideal and perfect woman in his heart.
He insisted on marrying her because she was the woman his grandfather had chosen for him. There was no other reason. He did want her, but it did not mean that he loved her, and it was impossible for him to love her as deeply as Liu Zhiqian said. Ha, it was ridiculous!
Zhangsun Jie wanted to laugh it off, but he realized that he could not laugh at all. The culprit was his good friend and brother.
Damn Liu Zhiqian! After spouting nonsense, his already frustrated heart became even more chaotic, and the calmness that he had always been proud of was gone.
Taking a deep breath, he slowly calmed down and looked into the distance with narrowed eyes.
No! It was impossible for him to fall in love with Chu Mengsheng. He kept telling himself that…
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