Chapter 21: 21. Chapter 21: Love Rivals Meet 1

21. Chapter 21: Love Rivals Meet 1

After finishing the meal, Shangguan Yun took me back to Xuexiao, and he also followed us back to Xuexiao.

Being with Shangguan Yun will draw many people's envy and jealousy. For now, no one dares to object to me, no one dares to point fingers at me, but I know that when the day comes that I am cast into the cold palace, that invisible pressure will press me down so I can't straighten my back. By then I will surely be trampled by the crowd, not even a scrap of good flesh left. Such an outcome is not what I want.

Upon entering Xuexiao, I politely said to Shangguan Yun, "Thank you for the meal. If there's nothing else, I'll go ahead first."

"I'll see you off," Shangguan Yun said, hurrying after me.

I snorted inwardly, "Seeing you off? This is Xuexiao—it's just the size of a palm; do we really need to be escorted?"

Anyway, let him be; I finally have a bit of understanding of his temper—if he wants to do something, he won't rest until he's done it. If he likes to see me off, let him take his time; I'll go my own way. It shouldn't get in the way.

Seeing that I didn't refuse, Shangguan Yun lifted the corners of his mouth into a charming yet elegant smile. It was beautiful, radiant...

Although heaven gave him a very elegant appearance, he is nevertheless a Liu Mang. I constantly remind myself of this, fearing that I might unknowingly fall into his gentleness and thoughtfulness, so I have to keep reminding myself that he is a Liu Mang. But my lips have been kissed by that Liu Mang, an undeniable fact, also an indelible impression in my mind. Perhaps with the passage of time, one day I will forget it. Then, when I am bored, I will slowly savor the scene of that Liu Mang kissing my lips. Because that Liu Mang is indeed a handsome guy. Which girl doesn't dream of being kissed by a handsome guy?

Lost in thought, I found myself at the girls' dormitory, and with a graceful turn I said to Shangguan Yun, "We're here."

"Hmm, I don't have class tomorrow, so I won't see you. I'll miss you," Shangguan Yun said, gazing at me with his clear eyes, speaking sincerely.

Although I know his words are likely just to coax me, his words still lightly tug at my heartstrings, and a spot deep in my chest was sharply struck.

"Hehe... If there's nothing else, I'll head up first," I said, and without looking back I walked toward the dormitory.