Da Li Temple - Chapter 76.2

Chapter 76.2
Courtesy
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Lin Wanqing was about to nod, but she saw Lord Su’s hand tugging on her sleeve tighten a few points. His eyes looked aggrieved as if to say, ‘Don’t come back if you’re left.’ She suddenly remembered Xiao Bai squatting at the door and whimpered when she left the door. A trace of indescribable emotion agitated her heart, so she sat back down again. Only then did Su Moyi’s face ease a few points.
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A maid came in from outside and brought two bowls of lychee water. Since there were no fresh lychees in the middle of winter, Su Moyi had the kitchen make a similar flavor according to folk recipes.
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Lin Wanqing was not used to this sudden show of kindness from him and felt weak. So when she received the lychee water, she hid herself by bowing her head and smothering a large mouthful.
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Ouch! This mouthful almost scalded off her tongue.
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“Hot!” Lin Wanqing covered her mouth; tears welled up in her beautiful eyes.
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Su Moyi was stunned and took the bowl from her hand. Then, slightly disgusted, he gave her a blank look and said, “How can I let you eat cold food in the cold weather?”
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After saying this and realizing his concern was expressed too bluntly, he added, “Si Yu didn’t eat like you. You’re a girl –“
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Lin Wanqing covered her mouth and wanted to cry. She was not in the mood to argue with him.
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Su Moyi stirred the soup in his hand. When he saw her not moving for a long time, he worried she might be really scalded. He put down the bowl, moved closer, and said, “Let me see.”

Lin Wanqing huffed and turned around, not giving up.
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Su Moyi grabbed her waist, forcefully twisted her face, and pinched at her jaw without the slightest sense of compassion.
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Lin Wanqing opened her mouth in pain.
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Su Moyi leaned over, his line of sight falling onto her half-open vermilion lips. She tilted her face motionless and looked at him with moist, bright eyes. Her small face was slightly red, and her soft, glistening lips opened and closed, emitting a weak sound. Su Moyi initially really wanted to look at the wound for her. But gradually, he felt his body getting hotter.
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The room’s lights were bright, so he could see her pink tongue moving up and down as she breathed and swallowed. The fluids shone brightly in the light, staining her breath with dampness. He suddenly remembered her other little mouth. Under his gaze and teasing, it too would squirm like this, pink and wet, and its two lips open and close to lure him inside —

Clang! The bowls and dishes on the table rattled shockingly.
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Su Moyi violently pushed Lin Wanqing backward, rose abruptly, and nearly knocked over the food, like being possessed. Lin Wanqing was shocked, and when she looked up, she saw Lord Su’s face as red as a boiled shrimp. He then sat in a strange position and averted his eyes, pushing the bowl of lychee soup he had blown to her. His face was ugly as he said, “Drink this bowl.” It was a stiff, commanding tone.

Lin Wanqing rubbed her numbing face and carefully sat down. It seemed after not seeing him in a month, Lord Su’s dog temper was increasing. As she slandered and lowered her head to drink, her remaining vision glanced at Su Moyi. She saw him naturally and calmly holding up the bowl she had just used, lowering his head and about to drink from it.
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“My Lord,” she kindly reminded, “I drank from that bowl.”
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Su Moyi froze and reacted. He looked at her and then at the bowl of lychee water in his hand, which still had her lipstick. A moment later, he sank his face and reluctantly put it down.
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“Bring another new bowl,” Lin Wanqing ordered.
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This meal, Lin Wanqing ate with fear and confusion, while Su Moyi ate with depression.
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Su Moyi sent her outside her room. Someone had already lit the lamp inside the room, and the earth dragon and bath water were ready.
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Lin Wanqing said thank you, undid the velvet cloak on her body, and handed it to Su Moyi. She didn’t let go of it when he reached out to take it and gripped it tighter. She suddenly wanted to ask Su Moyi why he saved her and why he took her in. Was it because he wanted to keep her as a witness in the investigation, or was it because he still remembered her in his heart like her? However, thinking of when he burned that marriage certificate, Lin Wanqing finally loosened the cloak in her hands. She strode towards Su Moyi, not noticing that his expression also darkened for a moment. A warm palm probed over and grabbed her wrist.
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Lin Wanqing looked at Su Moyi, and a hint of anticipation appeared in her eyes.
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“I have to go to the palace right now, and I’ll be busy for some time,” he instructed steadily. “You stay in the Heir Residence. Don’t go anywhere. I’ll leave Ye Qing behind and send someone to protect you.”
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“En, en ……,” Lin Wanqing nodded disappointedly.
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Su Moyi didn’t let go, grasping her and continuing, “No matter what news comes out from the former dynasty, you don’t worry. If the situation really changes, I will let Ye Qing take you to a safe place.”

“What will happen?” Lin Wanqing couldn’t help but feel her heart pounding when she heard him say this.
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“Nothing,” Su Moyi said with certainty, “As long as you don’t cause trouble for me.”
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“…… “It’s a dramatic atmosphere. Why does this person always want to spoil the fun?
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Su Moyi saw no more worry between her brows, and only then did he let go of his hand, put on his velvet cloak, and leave.
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“My Lord!” Lin Wanqing chased a few steps, looked at him for a long time, and finally squeezed out a sentence: “Then… when you come back, can I ask you a few questions?”
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“En,” Su Moyi nodded and walked away without stopping.
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Under the misty lamplight, Lin Wanqing stood in a daze and watched until that black figure disappeared at the end of the corridor.
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Author Notes:??
Lord Su’s failed attempt at indirect kissing.