FID – Chapter 217

Wei Hong has been watching the inner courtyard for a while now.

Her master instructed her before leaving not to let Nannan stay in the room for more than half an hour.

Beyond that, coax her.

After thinking about it, she quietly withdrew from the inner courtyard.

A quarter of an hour later, a knock on the door sounded, “Nannan, come out for a moment.”

Liu Yusheng is preparing herbs, constantly blending without stopping. She heard Wei Hong’s voice and answered mutedly,”Is something the matter, Aunt Hong?”

“Yes, come out first. I have something to give you.”

After hearing this, Liu Yusheng flew forward and opened the door, “What is…”

Wei Hong gave way and pulled a rope hung with a painting behind her in the yard, fluttering in the wind.

Below the painting, Qian Wanjin, Shi Xianrou, Liu Zhiqiu, and a few others were tutting and commenting.

“I couldn’t tell that that guy was quite talented. His painting is not bad.”

“I’m curious about his means. How did he come up with this way to coax people?”

“The strokes are simple, and the charm leaps off the paper. It is indeed a masterpiece.”

Qian Wanjin turned his head towards her and beckoned. “Lucky Nannan, come here quickly. Look at this one, that kid, Feng Qingbai, is so sinister. I was clearly present at that time, but he actually left me out!”

“What’s the point of painting you on it? Including you in there would ruin the beauty.”

“Liu Zhiqiu, which side are you on?!”

“I am on Nannan’s side!”

Whatever they were arguing about, Liu Yusheng was deaf to it all at this point. She stared at the scrolls and walked over slowly, looking carefully at each of them.

This one was the starry sky that he gave her when he lit the lanterns for her at the Xuzhou inn. The lantern with the crescent moon was still hanging in her room.

This one – when she was with him on the gaily-painted pleasure-boat, she clutched his sleeves, and her puffed-up look was distinctly evocative. That day, he told her that it was his first time too. He said that he would only let her paint his fingers.

This one – she pinned him down on the grass, with a bouquet of flowers in her hand held high and smashed down on him. That day, he almost picked all her wolfberry flowers. For the first time, she was so mad at him.

This one was Wei Hong and Shi Xianrou’s night sparring. They were watching when he quietly hooked her finger. Only when she saw this painting did she know how gentle he looked at her at the time.

…

The entire courtyard was almost filled with his paintings. He painted all the images when they were together, and each image seemed overflowing with sweetness. 

He remembered it all.

The last one wasn’t a painting.

It was a pair of characters, fair and square with vigorous tips – every single stroke permeated his vow.

—— Give me Sheng, and I’ll give her the world.

Standing dumbfounded in front of this pair of words, Liu Yusheng smiled, and her tears fell like rain.

The pain that his departure brought to her heart was completely healed at this moment.

The hole dug by his departure was filled with sweetness.

Her tears tasted sweet.

The four bystanders quietly left.

At this moment, here, this space belonged only to Liu Yusheng and Feng Qingbai.

No one could intrude, and anyone was a surplus.

Qian Wanjin looked up to the sky when he got outside the courtyard and sighed. “Just how exactly did Feng Qingbai’s brain grow? Half of his head is ruling while the other half is engaged in love. He’s indeed capable!”

This time, Lucky Nannan must have been captivated.

Not to mention Lucky Nannan, he felt fluffy all over when he saw those paintings.

Damn that bastard, he really can flirt!

…He must note this trick down and use it to coax his wife in the future!

This was the ultimate move. It could be employed a hundred times!

Liu Zhiqiu also sighed.

He was just skeptical before and left some room to deceive himself and others.

There was no need for it now.

Feng Qingbai has indeed swept Nannan off her feet.

What was more, she was utterly besotted.

If his uncle saw those paintings, there was no telling what his reaction would be. He was a little afraid to think about it.

Shi Xianrou looked at Wei Hong. “What else do you need our help with?”

She was a little curious. How far could someone like Feng Qingbai spoil someone?

Her intuition was telling her that this matter was far from over.

“I can do the rest by myself. I don’t need any help.” If it wasn’t for the fear that she would take too long to get things done alone, she wouldn’t have gone to call them.

Qian Wanjin and Liu Zhiqiu stared at her in unison. “There’s more?”

Wei Hong gave them a look of contempt.

You’d only lose, trying to see through her master’s thoughts.

In the inner courtyard, Liu Yusheng had no time to grieve over the passing of spring.

Just taking the calligraphy and paintings down, organizing and preserving, was enough to keep her busy for a while.

Her mouth gently curled up as she caressed those paintings.

Feng Qingbai had almost always been with her, and the only time he had time to finish so many paintings without her noticing was when he went to bed at night.

Then he must have barely slept during his stay in the house, right?

Fool.

After packing up, she did not stay much in the inner courtyard.

She has gathered herself together, so she must go out and reassure the family.

As a result, when she arrived at the front yard, there was nothing for her to do. Qian Wanjin and Liu Zhiqiu had already made the family laugh and smile.

Seeing Liu Yusheng, Grandma Liu beckoned, “Nannan, come here. Did Axiu really paint a lot of paintings?”

“…” Liu Yusheng took a step back, her face showing nervousness.

Grandma, don’t be like this. I am not going to show them to you!

“This child, are you still afraid that we’ll see it? Why are you so secretive about some paintings?”

“Don’t tease, Nannan. Don’t you see she wants to run away!” The old man laughed and rebuked.

The family burst into laughter, but Liu Dalin had a bad haunch. Something didn’t seem right.

What did his parents’ words mean?

It must not be what he was thinking!

“Father, Mother, that brat, Axiu, is putting our Nannan in a trance. Aren’t you nervous?”

“Why should we be nervous? Isn’t it normal for Axiu to coax our Nannan? He’s been coaxing her since she was a little girl.”

She’s no longer a kid!

Whatever was left he wanted to say, was painfully withdrawn by his wife. “Nannan came out in a good mood with great difficulty. Don’t be nosy!”

“…”

At this moment, Liu Dalin really had a kind of feeling that only he was left alone in the battle. One person alone couldn’t curb a situation.

“Grandparents, parents, second uncle and second aunt, Big brother will take part in the examination some time later. When that time comes, shall we go to Fucheng (capital city) and accompany him for support?” Liu Yusheng took the opportunity to divert the topic.

She did not want to share the little secret between her and Feng Qingbai to anyone.

The family’s attention shifted at once. “Down in August, there really isn’t much time left. We definitely have to go and support him. It’s time to prepare early.”

“By then, I will go with Erlin. The examination will take several days, so it’s convenient for us, big men.” Liu Dalin suggested.

“You men are careless. How do you know how to take care of people? By then, it is better for me and Du Juan to go,” Chen Xiulan also said.

“The capital is not like home. You have to pay attention everywhere…” Liu Yusheng breathed a sigh of relief. When she turned her head and met Shi Xianrou’s meaningful gaze, her face flushed.

That man really knew how to coax her. Why did he not tell Aunt Hong to keep things under wraps…

She wondered what he was doing now. At this hour, he should have already boarded the ship and sailed to the capital.