"I just want to see you," Shi Fengju laughed as he pulled her hand behind the bamboo grove, hugging her tightly into his arms and gently kissing her forehead, "Did you miss me?" "Stop messing around!" Sang Wan pushed him away, blushing and annoyed, laughing as she said, "You’re not even considering where we are before doing this!" "Don’t worry, no one can see us!" Shi Fengju laughed, "The bamboo shields us from this side, and Chang Huan is down there on the slope!" Sang Wan was speechless, he really was— "Do you miss me, huh?" Shi Fengju asked in a husky voice by her ear, chuckling. Being away from her for just two days made him feel unsettled; he was distracted at the business during the day, and couldn’t sleep well at night, so he left the city to chase after her. Holding her in his arms now and kissing her head, his restless heart gradually calmed. "Mm..." Sang Wan nodded shyly, burying her head in his chest, not daring to look up. "Miss Wan!" Shi Fengju softly called, lifting her chin to deeply kiss her. Sang Wan involuntarily let out a soft cry, which he swallowed, as she unconsciously raised her hands to wrap around his waist, tilting her head to reciprocate his kiss. After a long while, when they finally parted, Shi Fengju’s slightly calloused fingertip gently traced her tempting red lips as he whispered with a raspy laugh, "Miss Wan, I can’t sleep without you. You’ll have to compensate me when we return home!" Sang Wan hit him lightly, annoyed, "You’re not even looking at where we are, talking nonsense again! If mother finds out, she’ll tear me apart this time!" Shi Fengju laughed as he embraced her, "The Bodhisattva only takes care of the temple, she can’t manage the outside world full of glitz, what’s there to fear! Mother is not free to tear you apart now, don’t worry!" Sang Wan chuckled, "We will return tomorrow, why even make this trip? Go back, the early spring sun isn’t very warm, it might get chilly on the way later." "Let me stay with you a bit longer, I can even stay at a nearby manor tonight, we can go back home together tomorrow!" Shi Fengju had come specially for her, how could he leave just like that? Sang Wan, hearing this, didn’t discourage him any further, and the two embraced, whispering intimately to each other. "Young Master! Mistress! It’s terrible! It’s terrible!" Xingzhi’s voice suddenly came in a panic, startling both Shi Fengju and Sang Wan. "What happened?" They both came out, Shi Fengju’s expression was obviously not very good, glaring at Xingzhi. It was such a fine spring moment, enjoying a peaceful time amidst the hills with his beloved wife, and being abruptly interrupted was not pleasant, he was already being very tolerant by not sending her away. "It’s Miss Third! Miss Third—" "What happened to Third Sister? Take us there quickly!" Sang Wan’s face changed, could Shi Lian have fallen or been bitten by some venomous snake or insect? That would be troublesome! "Mistress, you should not go!" Xingzhi quickly stopped Sang Wan, insisting nervously, "It’s, it’s a young man who suddenly intruded and is now pestering Miss Third—Slave and Liu Ya heard, Slave rushed to report, Liu Ya went to protect Miss Third, not sure what’s happening now!" "This is outrageous!" Shi Fengju coldly said, "Which direction?" Xingzhi hurriedly pointed the direction. Shi Fengju then said to Sang Wan, "You go back to the temple with Xingzhi, I’ll check it out!" "Be careful, don’t let Third Sister be wronged!" Sang Wan quickly nodded, as such matters were naturally not suitable for her to follow. "I know! Now go back!" Shi Fengju turned around and hurried towards the direction Xingzhi had pointed. "Mistress, let’s return quickly!" Xingzhi didn’t want to stay outside a moment longer, fearing any bad rumors might touch Sang Wan. The servant and mistress still entered through the back door, but didn’t go far, only standing in a small garden, anxiously waiting for news. Xingzhi was worried but Sang Wan wasn’t very concerned; she had been with Shi Fengju the whole time earlier, and Shi Fengju himself was the best witness, there couldn’t be any rumors involving her. Soon, Liu Ya and Cai Yun escorted Shi Lian, whose dress and hair were slightly disheveled, back in. Seeing her, Sang Wan finally felt relieved. "Elder sister!" Shi Lian called her with tears ready to roll down again, Sang Wan quickly comforted her softly, instructing Liu Ya and Xingzhi to help her tidy her dress and hair behind the garden flowers, then she went out to meet Shi Fengju. "Is Third Sister alright?" Sang Wan asked softly. "She’s fine," Shi Fengju shook his head gently, softly saying, "Let’s not let mother know about this, you go rest in your room. I’ll tell you more when we go back, go inside now!" This time Sang Wan didn’t need to urge him; he himself knew to send her away quickly. Seeing that this place had turned into a land of trouble, Sang Wan wished not to linger, nodded and said, "You go back too, be careful on the way, mother and I will return tomorrow!" Original content can be found at novel·fıre·net Shi Fengju smiled in agreement, watched her go inside then slowly left, his face clouded in darkness as he thought of what just occurred. Although Shi Lian was not his blood sister, she was still a lady of the Shi family. That scoundrel Hong Xi, just because he was the son of the governor, he shouldn’t think that the Shi family would fear him! Back at the temple, Sang Wan had calmed Shi Lian down, and as if nothing had happened, the group returned to their rooms to rest. Liu Ya also quieted down, staying silently by Sang Wan’s side with Xingzhi, no longer daring to suggest going out for a stroll. Xingzhi couldn’t help but feel relieved silently, thankful that the young master had suddenly come and called the mistress away, otherwise who knows if it would have been her dealing with Young Master Hong! The mistress was not only prettier than Miss Third but also had a more outstanding demeanor. Young Master Hong was clearly a lecher! The more Sang Wan thought about it, the more suffocated she felt, but in the monastery, fearing the walls might have ears, she did not probe Liu Ya or Xingzhi for more details and pressed the matter down. The next day, as the group departed, Shi Lian’s behavior and demeanor had fully returned to normal. When Sang Wan looked over at her, Shi Lian nodded back with a slight smile, letting Sang Wan rest easy. Upon returning to the manor, Mrs. Wang ordered them to disperse.