lcionline Chapter 444 Impulse
Chapter 444 Impulse
Chapter 444
Chun Xing had been standing in front of the window, completely obscuring the view from inside, preventing the guards from seeing what was happening. Her face was pale, but she didn't look panicked. The guards, though still vigilant and holding their swords tightly, relaxed a little.
The guard on horseback couldn't help but ask, "What's going on in there? Is the young lady okay?"
Chun Xing opened her mouth, but didn't know how to answer. In the end, she just shook her head and said, "Miss, you're fine. You just got startled by the bumpy ride. Don't worry about it. Let's get on with our journey."
Upon hearing this, the guards' tense shoulders instantly relaxed, and they sheathed their swords. The guard on horseback glared fiercely at the guard driving the car and scolded, "What's wrong with you? Pay attention to the road!"
The guard driving the carriage looked ashamed, his head almost hanging down to his chest, and he only muttered a low "hmm." With a light crack of the whip, the carriage once again jolted forward.
Chun Xing sat sideways on the carriage's step, the breeze whipping dust into her face, but it didn't dispel the confusion that filled her heart. The scene from the carriage replayed in her mind. She bit her lower lip, her mind tangled with thoughts: Could it be that the young lady had taken a fancy to that man and was plotting against him? But the man was plain-looking. While he had an upright figure, his looks were a far cry from her own. Could it be that the young lady was imitating those lechers? Was she planning to take him by force?
When this thought came to her mind, Chun Xing's heart trembled violently, and the fingers that were unconsciously grasping the hem of her skirt turned blue and white.
But then, she tried to comfort herself in her heart: No, no, if the young lady really likes him, then it is also his blessing. What loss can a man suffer? As the young lady's personal maid, it is natural for her to always side with her.
Thinking of this, Chun Xing gritted her teeth, turned around abruptly, closed the car door, and sat back next to the guard driving the car.
Although she had managed to convince herself, her cheeks flushed red as she thought about what might have happened in the carriage. Her ears burned so hot they were practically dripping with blood, causing the guard driving beside her to glance sideways and ask in confusion, "Miss Chun Xing, are you feeling unwell?"
This question interrupted Chun Xing's wandering thoughts. She rolled her eyes at the guard and said angrily, "Just drive carefully, why are you talking so much?"
Seeing this, the guard pursed his lips. Seeing that she didn't want to say more, he stopped asking questions, concentrated on holding the reins, and continued driving the carriage forward.
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Inside the car, Luo Shuiyao, who had been caught in the awkward situation by Chun Xing, froze in place for a moment, her face flushed, unsure how to explain. While she was hesitating and embarrassed, she saw Chun Xing hurriedly lower the curtains and close the door. The sudden action made her mind "stuck" for a moment, and she subconsciously muttered to herself, "What is Chun Xing doing? Is she trying to create space for me?"
As she was lost in thought, Luo Shuiyao suddenly sensed an unusual movement beneath her. She stiffly turned her head, only to be met with a pair of eyes as deep and cold as a pool of ice. Unbeknownst to her, Ye Yunzhou had awakened, now staring intently at her, a dangerous glint swirling in his eyes, and the air around him emanating a terrifyingly low pressure.
Thinking something was amiss, Luo Shuiyao hurriedly tried to get up from Ye Yunzhou. However, she had been kneeling too quickly and for too long, and her legs had already gone numb. Her knees suddenly gave way, and instead of standing up, she fell back heavily.
"Hmm!" A muffled groan escaped from Ye Yunzhou's throat. The distance between the two of them was instantly so close that they could almost feel each other's breathing.
Luo Shuiyao stared at the stern face so close to her, her cheeks burning hot and the tips of her ears reddening to the point of blood. She frantically tried to get up, but her numb legs wouldn't let her. She could only stammer, her voice trembling uncontrollably, "You, please listen to my explanation..."
As she spoke, Luo Shuiyao's hot breath swept across Ye Yunzhou's neck, causing a slight shudder and making his scalp numb.
Ye Yunzhou's eyes were unconsciously attracted by her bright red lips, and his Adam's apple rolled slightly. Her flustered explanation seemed to be separated by a layer of gauze, and he could not really hear a single word.
The unbearable feeling made Ye Yunzhou's breathing heavier, but he knew in his heart that he must not scare the person in front of him. He wanted her to stay by his side willingly.
Restraining the turmoil in his heart, Ye Yunzhou forced himself to look away from her uncontrollable gaze. He raised his head and looked at her, his throat rolling as he asked in a deep voice, "Do you recognize me?"
Luo Shuiyao was stunned for a moment, her thoughts still immersed in the panic just now. She subconsciously nodded slightly, her voice as soft as a mosquito: "Yes, Ye Yunzhou."
Hearing this, Ye Yunzhou felt a strange sense of satisfaction. In fact, he knew that Luo Shuiyao had already recognized him.
After all, he wasn't really unconscious. He had seen everything Luo Shuiyao did during this period, including her subconscious movements and mumblings. He could even roughly guess what she was thinking. That was why he deliberately asked such a question.
Luo Shuiyao was a sensitive person, not easily fooled. If he didn't act convincingly now, she would definitely become suspicious when she thought about it carefully later. So he tried hard to pretend to be ignorant. Only in this way could he completely dispel Luo Shuiyao's concerns and let her down her guard.
The purpose of his trip was to make her willingly stay with him, so how could he leave such a big loophole and cut off his own retreat?
But even though I already knew it, when I heard her say it herself, I still felt a sour feeling in my chest, and an indescribable strange feeling.
Seeing her rare expression of embarrassment, Ye Yunzhou narrowed his eyes slightly, a barely perceptible cunning flashing through them, but his expression remained impassive. He asked in a calm tone, "Since you recognized me, then... what were you doing just now?"
Luo Shuiyao had finally managed to suppress the embarrassment in her heart due to Ye Yunzhou's previous question, but when she heard him speak again, the blush on her face that had already faded quickly spread to her cheeks again.
She forced herself to remain calm and explained, "I just wanted to see what was painted on your face, but the carriage suddenly jolted, and I lost my balance and accidentally fell on you."
"Oh?" Ye Yunzhou seemed unconvinced by her explanation. He lowered his eyes slightly, following her body downwards. "Then why aren't you getting up yet?"
He asked so casually, as if it were just a casual remark. But Luo Shuiyao met his gaze, and a feeling of grievance welled up in her heart. She bit her lip, lowered her eyelashes, and whispered with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice, "My legs are numb just now, and I can't get up."
Normally, she wouldn't have lost her composure like this. But the carriage was jolting along, the car swaying constantly, and she could clearly feel the embarrassing hardness of Ye Yunzhou's body beneath her. The feeling of it pressing against her legs made her panic. She tried to get up several times, but her legs were numb and weak, and she refused to move.
At this moment, she felt more ashamed and angry than wronged. This complex emotion surged into her heart, causing her eyes to turn slightly red and she almost burst into tears.
Ye Yunzhou's throat moved. Did she know how much she appealed to him with her pitiful appearance? The feeling beneath him grew clearer. He tried to calm the surging emotions in his heart, but the impulse only grew stronger. His eyes gradually turned red, and he looked even more like he was about to cry than Luo Shuiyao.