SFS Chapter 272 Hoping for the Young Master
Chapter 272 Hoping for the Young Master
A maid was waiting at the entrance of the hot spring pool. When she saw Shen Qingtan arrive, she bowed respectfully.
"Second Madam, Fourth Madam is delayed by something and will be at the hot spring pool in a while." The maid pushed open the tightly closed door and stood aside. "Fourth Madam told you not to wait for her and to change your clothes and soak in the hot spring first."
A thoughtful look flashed in Shen Qingtan's eyes. She glanced back at the Forget-Worry Pavilion and Yunlan Residence, which were not far from the hot spring pool, then concealed her thoughts and stepped inside.
Upon entering, one sees a plain screen that covers the entire hot spring pool, and through the thin gauze, one can almost see the steam rising from the pool.
Shen Qingtan clutched the clothes in her arms tightly and followed the maid's directions to a clean room.
A change of clothes was prepared in the washroom. These clothes were in the style that the Fourth Madam liked, as always, light and transparent.
She put the clothes she had brought aside, took off her own clothes, washed herself, and prepared to change into her own clothes.
Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and took the clothes prepared by the fourth madam and put them on.
Just before leaving, Shen Qingtan turned back and tied the anklet she had brought to her ankle.
The tulle skirt prepared by the fourth wife was shorter than her usual skirt, just enough to reveal her delicate ankles.
Shen Qingtan gathered her light, misty clothes together and tugged at her skirt, the hem of which brushed against her anklet, making a crisp jingling sound.
Although I was mentally prepared, I still felt a surge of shyness when I actually took that step.
The Fourth Madam is a person of her word; if she specially invited her to soak in the hot springs, she would never be later than her.
"Something came up and I was delayed" is just an excuse.
From the clothes that the Fourth Madam had carefully prepared, Shen Qingtan guessed that the person who was supposed to come to the appointment was probably someone else.
She took a deep breath, suppressed her nervousness, and pushed open the door to go out.
The hot spring room was quiet. The maid who had been guarding outside the washroom had already left without anyone noticing.
Shen Qingtan stood by the door, looking up at the screen. Wisps of mist wafted out from the base of the screen, obscuring the scene behind it.
The faint sound of water came from the hot spring pool, as if a hand was stirring the water, which also disturbed her heart, causing ripples to spread.
Shen Qingtan walked towards the screen. After a few steps, she paused, took off her embroidered shoes, and walked over barefoot.
The clear, melodious sound of the bells was particularly ethereal and pleasant in the quiet room, yet it made the person soaking in the pool feel restless.
Through the openwork base, he saw a pair of snow-white jade feet. As the jade feet moved, the crimson gauze robe fluttered, the skirt swayed gently, and the delicate ankles were faintly visible.
A delicate gold anklet was tied around her fair and delicate ankle, adorned with tiny rubies that added a touch of alluring glamour.
His usually cold and indifferent eyes seemed to be warmed by the hot spring water, his gaze fixed intently on her feet.
Every step she took seemed to tread on his heart.
The next moment, his field of vision broadened, and a slender figure entered his pupils.
She was wearing a lotus-colored bodice embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water, and a scarlet silk robe as thin as a cicada's wing over it, which made her skin look even more delicate and her figure even more captivating.
His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and his slender fingers scooped up a petal from the pool, gently rubbing it to extract its juice.
Too delicate, just like her.
The moment Shen Qingtan saw Zhao Yi, she had a feeling that she had known it all along.
The man leaned calmly against the pool, his clear, cold eyes unfathomable, staring straight at her.
He remained unmoved, as if waiting for her to walk towards him.
Shen Qingtan's eyes glistened with tears as she asked, feigning ignorance, "Second Master, what are you doing here?"
Zhao Yi watched as she walked gracefully and alluringly toward him around the hot spring pool.
She didn't go into the water, but sat on the edge of the pool, her slender, straight legs immersed in the water, pressed tightly against his arm, and just an inch down, she would step on his palm.
Zhao Yi's fingers curled up, but he didn't move, as if waiting for her to fall into his arms on her own.
Seeing that the man did not answer, Shen Qingtan remained calm, like an old monk in meditation, unmoved.
Normally, a kiss from him would leave her completely overwhelmed.
However, he maintained an air of indifference and detachment from worldly desires.
She gently bit her lip, her shyness overwhelmed by her competitive spirit.
Shen Qingtan braced herself on the edge of the pool, swinging her legs and rubbing his arm repeatedly: "My fourth aunt invited me to the hot springs, and you came... isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
Zhao Yi's arms were tense, and she asked in a hoarse voice, "You're dressed like this to see Fourth Aunt?"
"Otherwise what?" Shen Qingtan's eyes darted around, and she boldly splashed water at him with one of her jade-like feet: "Second Master, do you think I'm dressed like this to keep our appointment?"
The pool water splashed onto Zhao Yi's chin. He suddenly grabbed her ankle, his fingers gently caressing the delicate chain on her ankle, making her fair ankle bones appear fragile and easily broken.
Such a delicate and pitiful appearance easily arouses the destructive desires in one's heart.
He pulled it down.
Shen Qingtan cried out in surprise and fell into the pool.
Zhao Yi supported her slender waist, pressed her against the edge of the pool, lowered his head and kissed her delicate lips, drawing her into an endless sea of desire.
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The moonlight gently enveloped Yunlan Residence.
Liu Yue and Ting Xue stood on the left side of the courtyard gate, while Jiang Chao and Jiang Mu stood on the right side.
The four people stood straighter than the pine trees on the cliff.
Liu Yue and Ting Xue's cheeks were flushed, and they lowered their heads.
Jiang Chao and Jiang Mu remained expressionless, seemingly unaffected.
After an unknown amount of time, Liuyue and Tingxue looked up and glanced to their right.
Jiang Chao and Jiang Mu happened to look at them at that moment.
In an instant, four pairs of eyes met.
The next moment, several people turned their heads away.
The atmosphere at the courtyard gate grew increasingly strange, and an awkwardness permeated the group.
"Ahem..." Jiang Chao cleared his throat and glanced at Liu Yue: "You guys stay here, I'm going on patrol."
After saying that, Jiang Chao strode away.
"Well, Jiang Chao is a coward and afraid of the dark." Jiang Mu rubbed his nose and made up a lame excuse: "I'll go take a look with you."
Liu Yue and Ting Xue watched Jiang Mu leave like a gust of wind, thinking of Jiang Chaosheng, a tall and burly man with broad shoulders and a strong build. How could such a robust man be afraid of the dark?
Remembering the commotion she had just heard inside the house, Tingxue blushed and asked, "Sister Liuyue, shall we go and prepare some food for Second Madam?"
"Let's cook a bowl of red date and longan porridge," Liu Yue thought for a moment, then added, "If there's any chicken soup in the kitchen, let's also cook two bowls of noodles to have on hand."
Tingxue responded and went to the kitchen with a lantern.
Liu Yue looked at the tightly closed courtyard gate; the noise inside the house had stopped.
Second Madam and Second Master had been married for a long time, and now they had finally consummated their marriage.
The two became a real couple in name and in fact.
Liu Yue felt at ease and eagerly awaited the arrival of her young master.
Shen Qingtan, who was inside the room, was unaware of Liu Yue's expectations and kicked the man's hand.