Sima Lingyun was rather confident in his own charm. A young lady from the countryside that was Cloud City definitely would not have ever seen such a gracious and elegant man like him. As long as he was more gentle, he would easily get a girl like her who did not know anything.
He was secretly delighted and his smile grew even more gentle and charming as he looked at Mo Xuetong warmly. Mo Xuetong felt goosebumps appear all over her body. However, she smiled at him gently by all outward appearance and coldly in her heart. She could not wait to tear off that fake gentleness on his face.
In her past life, she was determined to marry Sima Lingyun right after she t him. He had not wasted too much effort to get her heart. In this life, she had long since seen through his character flaws. She would not marry him again. That was why he had tried again and again to create opportunities for them to et. It would be best if rumors were to spread because of this!
Rumors, she shall see if they can stand against the rumors!
The carriage was spacious. Sima Lingyun only entered the carriage after both Mo Xueqiong and Mo Xuetong got on. He discovered after he got on that Mo Xueqiong had taken the innermost seat while Mo Xuetong sat outside. Sima Lingyun could only move in and sat close to Mo Xueqiong. A strong fragrant scent ca from Mo Xueqiong. It was a scent that made one’s heart beat faster and one’s breath grow more heated.
"Your Excellency, have you seen Eldest Sister on your journey here?" Mo Xuetong looked up and leaned against the inside part of the carriage and asked him with a casual smile.
There was a light gauze curtain hanging down from the carriage window. Sunlight stread through it and onto half her face. Half of her face was in the light while the other was shrouded in darkness. It made her beautiful face seed more mysterious and charming coupled with her beautiful smile. Even though her body was still immature, her beauty was stunning.
Sima Lingyun turned his head and could not see her entire face. He could only see the side of her face with a gentle smile. His heart skipped a beat and his eyes grew darker. He felt really hot and he took two deep breaths. He suddenly felt as if the scent from Mo Xueqiong, who was on his side, was too strong. It made one feel stifled and annoyed. He only cald down when he turned around hurriedly to the other side.
"I did not see first miss along this way. However, it is a good day to look at plum blossoms today. I heard that the plum blossoms there blossom earlier than others. You can both go pick a few and put them in a vase. It is an enjoyable thing to do. He smiled to hide the discomfort he felt. His body moved towards the outside and away from Mo Xueqiong.
"Your Excellency, help pick a few later. I can bring them back and put them in the beautiful vase that you gave last ti." Mo Xueqiong moved closer to Sima Lingyun in order to hear him better. She turned around and stared at him.
"Fourth Miss, you are too polite. My cousin brought the vase with her to the capital last ti. Because it was a gift from her, we sent one to every noble lady and wife from the manors we are friendly with. I am glad that you liked it." Even though Sima Lingyun was smiling, there was a look of displeasure in his eyes.
Mo Xueqiong was unlike Mo Xuemin. Even though Mo Xuemin was a concubine’s daughter, she was gentle and talented. She was also unlike Mo Xuetong, who even though was not mature, was already extrely beautiful. He was not interested in her at all. Yet, she insisted on leaning towards him and using so worthless matters to get closer to him. The fragrance she wore made him even more annoyed. It was all thanks to his good upbringing for him to keep a smile on his face.
He was interested in Mo Xuetong, so he would not make Mo Xuetong suspicious of him. As such, he explained himself imdiately!
"Your Excellency is really close to Eldest Sister. Have you admired the plum blossoms with Eldest Sister in the past?" Mo Xuetong smiled and asked him. She was pleased to be given so peace and quiet when she saw Mo Xueqiong moving closer towards Sima Lingyun.
However, it was rather rude for Mo Xuetong to say this. It seed like sothing Mo Xueqiong, a really brash person, would say. Sima Lingyun did not expect Mo Xuetong to be so direct and was stunned. His expression grew slightly grave and ugly. He was about to rebut when Mo Xuetong smiled at him warmly.
"Your Excellency, did I say sothing wrong? Did you not save Eldest Sister when she fell off her horse? If you think that I have said sothing wrong, please don’t bla . I won’t say it again in the future." Her sweet voice and the change in her tone to one of a person being wronged made it hard for anyone to question her about her rudeness earlier. Furthermore, what she had said was true. Sima Lingyun would seem petty if he brought up the matter again.
Furthermore, which man would really get angry with a young girl who spoke cutely!
"My family has close ties with the Mo family, so first miss and I are naturally closer. Furthermore, Young Master Mo and I are good friends too. I sent first miss ho when I saw that she was injured. Third Young Miss Mo must have just co to the capital then. Have you been to the market? If you wish to, get soone to get . I will take you around to have fun." Even though he could not bla Mo Xuetong, he still had to explain himself. Sima Lingyun smiled gently as he looked at Mo Xuetong while he spoke.
However, all he saw was Mo Xueqiong’s smiling face.
"Your Excellency, you are really close to my Eldest Sister. I heard that you even went to her Fuqing Garden a few tis and brought her many accessories. She later gave a pair of earrings. They were really beautiful. You have such good taste. If you are bringing her things next ti, could you bring a few as well?"
If Mo Xuetong’s words earlier were impolite, then Mo Xueqiong’s were extrely impolite. This was especially so because Sima Lingyun wanted to change the topic but she smiled adorably as if she did not know that she was implying that Sima Lingyun and Mo Xuemin had a secret relationship. She even brought up evidence.
If such an incident were to made known to public and with Mo Xueqiong’s testimony, their reputations would be ruined.
This was especially so since Sima Lingyun was trying to win Mo Xuetong’s affections. Mo Xueqiong’s words had revealed the secret relationship the two had. Sima Lingyun’s handso face flushed. However, his expression grew grave as he said, "Fourth Young Miss Mo, what are you talking about. Even if I am clueless, I will not send things to First Miss Mo directly. That was because my mother liked First Miss Mo and told to give her so jewelry. I don’t have anything going on with First Miss Mo. You are mistaken."
He spoke with an annoyed tone. The scent coming from Mo Xueqiong made him really annoyed and irritated.
"I’m sorry, Your Excellency. I did not an to misunderstand Eldest Sister. Perhaps she misunderstood, which was why I misunderstood as well. I was thinking that it was impossible for a person of your character to do sothing like that which was why I asked you since we t today. Eldest Sister has indeed misunderstood." Mo Xueqiong apologized obediently. It was as if the sarcastic and sharp words earlier had not been uttered by her as she placed the bla entirely on Mo Xuemin with a smile.
Arrogant, brash, and overestimating herself...
Mo Xuetong, who was sitting behind her pursed her lips. It seed that Mo Xueqiong was not an idiot. Her Fourth Sister was not one to underestimate. However, this was just as well. She was a good match for the vicious Mo Xuemin. She had been worried at first that Mo Xueqiong was too weak and would be no match for Mo Xuemin. She did not expect Mo Xueqiong to surprise her like that.
No matter how much Sima Lingyun disliked Mo Xueqiong, he felt a sense of superiority when he saw how she apologized gently and looked at him coyly. He would not show how irritated he was. When he saw the charming face and lively eyes, he suddenly felt that Mo Xueqiong was not that annoying and that her fragrance was not that bad.
He did not react as strongly as he had in the beginning when Mo Xueqiong leaned towards him. He felt his body growing hotter. Mo Xueqiong’s body, which was leaning towards him was soft and fragrant. It made his heart flutter.
"Your Excellency, is the plum blossom forest we are going to see now the sa plum blossom forest in King Jin’s manor? I heard that in the south behind the forest is King Jin’s manor. I heard soone say that the manor was extrely beautiful 30 years ago. There is sothing to look at and admire at every step. It is almost as grand as the palace. I wonder if you have been?" Mo Xueqiong’s eyes were filled with love as she asked him gently. It made it easy to like her.
This was especially so when she did not know if Sima Lingyun’s fingers were running across the corner of her skirt intentionally or not. It was as if he was opening a curtain and was extrely intimate. Mo Xueqiong could not help but flush and she held on to her dress, scrunching it up and then releasing it. She seed charming and beautiful and the flush on her face made her seem more charming than usual.
Sima Lingyun’s eyes could not help but fall on Mo Xueqiong’s face. The heat surged up. Just as he wanted to speak, the carriage suddenly ca to a stop. Mo Xueqiong was seated on his side. She did not react in ti and could not help but knock into him. She fell into his embrace.
The two of them could not help but pause. They were hugging each other subconsciously and could not react in ti. They only felt that the face across them was extrely attractive, so much so that they did not want to let go. They only had eyes for each other!
"Your Excellency, we are at the plum blossom forest!" The driver outside said.
Mo Ye pulled Mo Xueqiong’s maid with her and they got off the horse carriage first.
"We are at the plum blossom forest. Then I shall get off now." Mo Xuetong said politely. She lifted her skirt and opened the curtains. Mo Ye was already waiting there to help her off the carriage. She did not know if it was intentional, but when the curtains fell again, it blocked the two people inside who were hugging each other with a slight flush on their faces.
Her vision was filled with plum blossoms the mont she got off the carriage. The branches were filled with exquisite blossoms that were white and pink. One could see patches of blossoms from where they were standing. While the blossoms were not as white as snow they were more fragrant than it. However, when they both appeared, one would only feel that the blossoms were fragrant and like soft snow.
It was indeed the most famous plum blossom forest of King Jin’s manor.
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