Chapter 119: Are You Addicted to Kissing?

The little maidservant following beside Song Jianing heard this and her willow-leaf brows stood on end; these words were truly enough to make one's heart burn with anger!

She was just about to open her mouth to scold, but was stopped by Song Jianing raising a hand.

Facing County Princess Yongying, Song Jianing wore a smile on her face, her voice light and soft as she said, "I have known Yan Xing for many years and understand Yan Xing's character. Since the two of us are also betrothed, we naturally trust each other the most, so naturally, I would not misunderstand or be angry."

Yan Xing is Shu Yu's courtesy name.

She paused, then added, "Moreover, although I have not met with the County Princess many times, I have heard of the County Princess's character and know that the County Princess is different from ordinary women, especially in how you like to stay with men, getting along with each other just like close brothers. If someone who did not know the situation were to see this, they would certainly think the County Princess was being affected and pretentious, disregarding propriety and the law. Yet I know that the County Princess is simply not bound by worldly conventions; such arguments as 'men and women should not touch when giving or receiving' are, to the County Princess, nothing more than feudal dross."

County Princess Yongying's expression stiffened for a moment.

These words sounded as if they were understanding and praising her, but between the lines, they were filled with immense sarcasm.

Yet Song Jianing remained smiling with a gentle tone, and for a moment, County Princess Yongying found no room to retort.

Shu Yu stood out at this moment and laughed to smooth things over, "Actually, the County Princess and I have nothing going on at all."

He stared fixedly at Song Jianing's expression, "It was the Crown Prince who ordered me to escort the County Princess back. We hadn't seen each other in a long time, so we chatted a bit more."

Song Jianing remained all smiles, "I know."

She then said in a warm voice, "You continue escorting County Princess Yongying back; I should head home as well."

Shu Yu keenly realized that she was actually unhappy.

He felt a bit conflicted for a moment; on one side was the Crown Prince's order, and on the other was the fiancée he had worked so hard to win.

"I can go back by myself," County Princess Yongying said considerately, "It isn't far, and I brought plenty of people with me, so there won't be any danger."

Shu Yu thought about it; the strict guards in Fengdu were all still in place recently, so there wouldn't be any danger.

If the Crown Prince were to blame him...

Then he would just have to take a few scoldings!

His wife was more important.

Thus, he first apologized to County Princess Yongying, "I have urgent matters here, so please forgive me for not being able to escort you."

He then turned his head and called over two guards: "You two, escort County Princess Yongying back. See that she arrives safely at her destination, then return to report."

"Yes."

Watching the guards walk away with County Princess Yongying, Shu Yu breathed a sigh of relief, walked up to Song Jianing, and gave her a fawning smile: "Jiajia, how did you have time to come over today?"

The smile on Song Jianing's face, however, sank rapidly after County Princess Yongying left, and she did not speak.

The little maidservant on the side spoke up: "Didn't Master Shu say before that he wanted to eat Almond Crisp? So, Miss specially cooked a plate today and came personally to deliver it to the Eastern Palace. Since the weather has been hot lately, Miss also specially made a bowl of iced cream to go with the Almond Crisp. Who would have known."

The little maidservant deliberately paused for a moment and let out a long sigh, "Who would have known that Master Shu's hand would be resting on another woman's hand."

Shu Yu felt guilty and embarrassed, "I... I didn't mean to. I hadn't intended to touch her at all. It was she who said she exercises often and has muscles or something, and she grabbed my hand and put it on her arm. I didn't even react in time."

Song Jianing still did not speak.

Shu Yu lowered his head and looked at the broken Food Box.

The lid had fallen to the side, the iced cream inside had naturally tipped over, and there was a puddle of water on the ground.

Some of the Almond Crisp inside the Food Box was crushed, and some was soaked in the iced cream, looking a complete mess.

"Looks delicious."

As Shu Yu said this, he picked up a piece of Almond Crisp and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Don't..."

Song Jianing finally spoke, wanting to stop him.

But Shu Yu was very quick; he chewed the piece of Almond Crisp, swallowed it in one gulp, looked up, and gave Song Jianing a brilliant smile: "Delicious! Jiajia's cooking is truly excellent."

Looking at this young, handsome face, the anger in Song Jianing's heart finally dissipated by more than half, "It's no use even if the cooking is good; the iced cream and Almond Crisp are all ruined today."

"Only a little bit fell; it can still be eaten."

As he spoke, Shu Yu ate two more pieces of Almond Crisp and even picked up the celadon bowl, drinking the remaining dregs of the iced cream in one go.

Song Jianing still hadn't managed to stop him.

"Delicious! I have even more motivation to handle my errands after eating this!"

When Shu Yu said this, his eyes perfectly reflected Song Jianing's silhouette.

Song Jianing couldn't help but laugh, "Stop squatting, get up."

Shu Yu then stood up.

He wanted to eat more Almond Crisp, but this time, Song Jianing pressed down on the Food Box before he could, "Don't eat anymore; the rest are all crushed and can't be eaten."

"I feel like they can be eaten," Shu Yu said, "Mainly, if I don't eat them, wouldn't your hard work be in vain?"

Moreover, the fact that the Food Box fell to the ground was all because he hadn't done well enough.

Song Jianing really couldn't be angry at all now, and said: "I'll just make more for you next time."

Upon hearing this, Shu Yu knew he had coaxed his wife into a good mood.

His smile widened, and he pinched her fingers, "Okay."

He then said with a straight face: "I really was wrong today. In the future, I will definitely be more careful and uphold male virtue!"

Song Jianing couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, I know. You go do your work; I'm going back."

Shu Yu was reluctant to part, "Once I finish my errands, I will come find you."

"Okay."

Song Jianing walked back with the little maidservant and boarded the carriage.

She lifted the curtain and waved at him, signaling for him to go back to work.

But Shu Yu still stood where he was, watching and watching, waiting until the carriage drove to the corner and could no longer be seen before he withdrew his gaze and squatted down to clean up the mess on the ground.

The tactful guards wanted to come over to help.

Shu Yu said, however: "No need, this was prepared for me by my fiancée; I will clean it up myself."

He emphasized the three words "fiancée."

The two guards exchanged a glance: another one whose worth is nothing in the face of love.

Nan Xueyin carried Xiaoyang back to the room, played with it for a while, and fed Xiaoyang a little something.

Before long, she grew sleepy; Nan Xueyin sat on the couch, and at first, Xiaoyang lay on her lap to sleep, but later she also became drowsy and lay down on the couch, and Xiaoyang shifted about, burrowing into her embrace.

Nan Xueyin closed her eyes and patted Xiaoyang's head.

The person and the leopard fell asleep just like that.

Not knowing how much time had passed, Nan Xueyin was dazed and felt that the Xiaoyang in her arms was truly ridiculously hot; perhaps it had woken up, as it kept licking her face.

But this thought only lasted for a brief instant.

Very quickly, Nan Xueyin realized that the one in front of her was not Xiaoyang.

She furrowed her brows and opened her eyes.

The sky had already darkened, and two candle lamps were lit in the room, which could not be considered bright; amidst the faint lamplight, Nan Xueyin saw that familiar man's face.

"Awake?" Xiao Youlan said, then kissed the corner of her mouth again.

Nan Xueyin suddenly asked: "Are you addicted to kissing?"

Without paying attention, he kissed her again.

When she was awake, he wanted to kiss her.

Even when she was asleep, he still kissed her.

If this isn't an addiction, what is it?

"Hm?"

Xiao Youlan made a nasal sound, his mind entirely filled with: I don't understand, I want to kiss.

Nan Xueyin, however, pressed against his chest while leaning her body backward, "Your lips are still a bit red and swollen even now, stop kissing."