When Mong Ki left to entertain the guests, Lory remains on her seat while drinking her tea quietly, Girsha flew and landed on the table beside her, he pecked the grapes with his small beak, both seem very relaxed. Zhao Li Xin sits beside her, resting his head on her small shoulder.
"Annoying." he suddenly grumbled.
?
"Don't be too hard on your master, he chose you eventually." Lory caressed her gloomy Lord's cheek.
"Does it matter?" he sighs, still angry at his master.
"It is not easy to forget an old flame," she coaxed him, "Give him a chance," she kisses the top of his head softly.
Zhao Li Xin heaved a sigh weakly, "As you wish, Princess."
"Well done, Milord." she giggles.
Her sweet call ignited a fire within him. He raised her chin with his finger then kissed her slowly as if he wants to touch every corner of her mouth, she closed her eyes as the sweet exchange took longer than she thought, he only let her go when she showed trouble in breathing, they looked at each other with burning passion brimming in their eyes.
"Your guests are waiting." she gently reminds him while struggling to stop her from panting.
"They can wait…" he whispered in her ear while gently biting her ear, his gentle moves sent electrifying vibes all over her body, her legs suddenly turned numb and heat engulfs her body.
She wants to stop him, but she suddenly felt weak, she wants to push him, but his body feels like a boulder.
"Wa… Wai… Wait…" Lory desperately tried to stop him because they're still outside, and people are waiting for them, how could he be so... eager?
"Hm?" Zhao Li Xin stopped when he felt something wrong with her reaction, her face was flustered, she looked at him accusingly while her body turned limp inside his embrace, he doesn't know what he had done to her but he definitely enjoyed it.
"What's wrong? Are you okay?" he asked innocently.
'OF COURSE NOT!'
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In the main hall, Bei Li Yan and the others took their respectable seats, while the servants served them with wine and pastries. Everyone was relaxed and calmed, only Jiang An Yi seems to be fearful, she doesn't want to kneel in front of a weakling like Lory, but she does not dare go against her brother again, she also feels upset that her brother was almost kicked out of Hei Shen Sect because of her, but she doesn't blame herself, instead, she blames everything on Lory.
Meanwhile, Tian Meng Ji got curious about what kind of girl this Luo Ri Yi is. How could his disciple love her very much? He heard footsteps from the front door, everyone immediately stood up and paid respect to Zhao Li Xin and Lory's arrival. Zhao Li Xin held Lory's hand while walking at a slow pace so Lory can easily follow him.
When Tian Meng Ji saw Lory, the image of a vixen and seductress immediately collapsed, she's not as beautiful as Tang Mei Yi or as alluring as Lu Yao when she was young. She's not that beautiful, just slightly above average, and that kind of face can be found everywhere. She also doesn't look delicate or frail that can entice a man's desire to protect her. Overall, she looks so... ordinary.
"Greetings Milord, Young Miss." everyone cupped their fist at the same time except for Tian Meng Ji who only slightly nodded at Zhao Li Xin, he glanced at Lory. Lory nods back at him politely.
Zhao Li Xin made Lory sit on the armchair beside his, the Xin Xen Token hanging on her wrist for everyone to see. Jiang An Yi's face becomes pale, she never would have thought that her Lord would give that much authority to this weak girl. With the Xin Xen Token, she can punish her to death, and no one will stop her, her hands tremble under her sleeve, only now did she realize the different position between her and Lory.
Jin Hao was one of the people who know how much his Lord loves Lory, so he was not surprised but Tian Meng Ji and Jiang Jin Wei were quite shaken by it. Lory realized everyone was staring at her strangely, she didn't understand so she just smiled politely at them.
"Missy, look! I brought your favorite tea from Yanwo!" Bei Li Yan smiled childishly, he walked towards her and showed the ceramic jars, Lory's face suddenly lit up with joy.
"Is this the pink tea?" Lory gasped excitedly.
"The tea's name is 'Pink Blossom'. It's not easy to get it, the owner is a bit stingy, so I used Milord's name instead," Bei Li Yan smiled cunningly.
"Yanwo's Pink Blossom tea?" Zhao Li Xin frowned, "You like it?" he glanced at Lory.
"Yes, it's sweet and pretty! How could I not like it?" Lory grinned.
Zhao Li Xin was about to order Bei Li Yan, but the man cuts him off, "Don't worry, Milord. I have already purchased a lot for Miss Luo. I also added another flavor because Young Miss seems to like bright colored tea."
"There's another color?" Lory got more excited.
"And a different flavor too," Bei Li Yan smiled proudly.
"Brother Bei, thank you!" she's genuinely grateful for his kind attention, "Let make some for everyone!"
"Wait, use this white jade teapot," Jin Hao waves his hand on the table next to him, suddenly a white tea set appeared, "With this, the tea's taste and color would increase," he explained smugly.
"Thank you, Master Jin." Lory bowed at him courteously.
"Call me Brother Jin," he said calmly, suddenly an electric spark hits between Jin Hao and Bei Li Yan.
'Hmph, how can the Young Madam call Bei Li Yan brother but call him master? That's not fair!'
'Sly Fox!'
'Sissy!'
"Uhm… Thank you, Brother Jin," Lory smiled awkwardly, there's something wrong between these two guys.
The old maid bowed politely before brewing the tea carefully. The cost of the tea and the tea set were higher than her own life, the maid was slightly nervous but thankfully she finished her job without a problem.
Lory, who never knows how much money everyone spent for her, only feels blissful. She takes one of the teacup, even though the tea is hot, the cup was only slightly warm, how odd.
"Master Tian, I hope you don't mind, please enjoy a cup of tea," she served the tea for Tian Meng Ji courteously. Zhao Li Xin watched his master's reaction, if he dares to refuse, he will kick him out of his villa and his life for good.
"Of course, thank you." Tian Meng Ji accepted politely. How could he dare say no when his scary disciple is glaring at him like a snake watching its prey? Why can't he find a cute disciple when he was young?
"Miss Luo," Jiang Jin Wei suddenly kneels on the floor, his abrupt action surprised Lory.
"I'm Jiang Jin Wei, the King of the Golden Lion Palace. I am here asking for forgiveness for my sister's misbehavior," Jiang Jin Wei cupped his fist, Lory can feel his sincerity, he seems very remorseful and ashamed.
"An Yi!" he called with a firm voice, An Yi jolted from her seat, she reluctantly kneeled in front of Lory, her face filled with grief as if she was bullied. Lory stifles at how childish she is but Jiang An Yi is only fourteen afterall.
"Miss Luo, please forgive my mistakes…" she said half-heartedly.
Zhao Li Xin's mood soured. How dare this woman act like that in front of his princess? Perhaps the punishment was too light. Jiang Jin Wei knew his Lord is angry, he was disappointed with his sister, he can't even find the words to describe it. Bei Li Yan rolled his eyes exasperatedly, it is Jiang Jin Wei's fault for not teaching his sister while she's still young and because of that, this is what happened.
Secretly, Tian Meng Ji lit a candle for Jiang An Yi. His disciple even dares to threaten his own master, what more to an insignificant little girl? He silently prayed for her, "Go with peace, young lass."
"Miss Jiang," Lory called her softly, Jiang An Yi reflexively looked up.
"Belief on something is a good thing but believing blindly is not. Every story has many sides, it depends on you whether you would like to seek it or not, but I hope you can make your own judgment." Lory smiled warmly at her, "I forgive you."
Jiang An Yi was dumbfounded. She doesn't know why she said that could it be she was wrong all this time?
Jiang Jin Wei was also stunned, the Young Madam, not only forgives them easily, she even gave her sister something to think about. Her words didn't feel like lectures, she also didn't condemn his sister's behavior but instead, she seems to understand Jiang An Yi.
"Thank you, Miss Luo!" Jiang Jin Wei was touched by her kind words; no wonder Bei Li Yan said the Young Madam is special.
"You may rise and have some tea~" Lory turned cheerful again.
Jin Hao sips his tea calmly but those who's stand close to him would see that his mouth curved upwards slightly, Bei Li Yan also smiled faintly. Zhao Li Xin leans his head on his fist, he smiled gently at Lory. He knew compared to him; Lory has certain wisdom that he could never have.
Tian Meng Ji drinks his tea quietly, maybe he understands now why Zhao Li Xin chose this girl over Tang Mei Yi.
A moment later, Mong Ki entered the main hall, behind him is a beautiful girl following. She looks calm and composed but she can only fool someone like Jiang An Yi, everybody else could imagine how angry the woman inside.
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