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Young Master Rong's hands were skilled, and in no time he had styled her hair, gently tying it up at the back and adding a golden ring to hold the strands in place.
Then he took some rouge and applied it to her face. His touch was light and gentle, his technique extremely proficient, and soon he had created a beautiful makeup look.
After finishing, he held up a bronze mirror for her to see and chuckled lightly, "All done. Are you satisfied?"
San Chun gazed at her reflection in the mirror. Her black hair shone like lacquer, her skin was as smooth as jade, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with charm. Each smile and frown revealed an indescribable grace. She now resembled a peony bud ready to bloom—beautiful yet not seductive, vibrant yet not vulgar, enchanting and unparalleled.
She exclaimed, "Is there anything you can't do? Are you perhaps a celestial being descended to earth?"
Young Master Rong was amused by her exaggerated expression and replied with a smile, "Don't worry, I'm not a real immortal. But looking like this will surely captivate all men."
She was surprised, "You already knew?"
He laughed, "As far as I know, there's no better way than this."
San Chun was astonished; she realized that her thoughts were increasingly in sync with his. She wondered if he had guessed that Zhong Xue was actually her beloved.
*
After leaving the mansion, it was already afternoon. She planned to take action later in the evening, and now was just the right time to see him.
Walking alone on the empty street felt strange, as if she were wearing fine clothes at night without anyone to admire her. It seemed a pity for Young Master Rong to have spent half an hour perfecting her makeup.
It was the perfect season of spring; the trees along the roadside were already budding. A warm breeze blew intermittently, and perhaps because she was wearing too many heavy clothes, she soon felt warm and even broke into a light sweat.
She sighed, regretting that she hadn't asked Young Master Rong for an extra carriage. The one he had sent her was already taken away by the soldiers who were arranged to assist in the retreat, and now she could only rely on her legs to walk down this street.
As she walked, a group of Wei Army appeared ahead. Upon seeing her, someone shouted, "Look over there, there's a woman!"
A crowd rushed over, dozens of eyes fixated on her with lustful gazes. However, they merely watched silently, not one of them daring to step forward to disturb her. At most, they exchanged a few teasing remarks. "How is the lady doing?"
San Chun secretly admired the strict discipline of the Wei Army. It seemed to be true. Zhong Xue had ordered the troops not to disturb the civilians, and they dared not act otherwise. With such military discipline, it was no wonder they had been winning battles for years.
She gracefully walked past them, faintly hearing their praises behind her: "What a beautiful woman." Some even asked, "What do you think she's here for?"
Someone replied, "If you want to know, just ask her."
Of course, no one would be bored enough to approach her. She quickly made her way to the front of the Prefectural Office.
The guards there saw a delicate woman approaching; their first reaction was to widen their eyes in surprise. After staring three times in disbelief, one finally called out loudly, "Who are you? This is not a place for you; hurry and leave!"
San Chun smiled and threw them a flirtatious glance. "I was sent by Lord Jun. You know how it is; when a man is alone for too long, he tends to think of other things."
Her words were quite ambiguous, and the guards agreed with her sentiment. After long periods of marching, they hadn't encountered a woman in ages. Unfortunately, Lord Jun had ordered them not to disturb civilians, so they didn't even have the chance to approach a woman.
Some couldn't help but grumble internally about how they weren't allowed to seek women while Lord Jun could find one as beautiful as her. But upon reflection, who would dare voice any complaints against Lord Jun? The group swallowed hard at San Chun's presence but ultimately let her in; after all, she was wanted by their master, and they wouldn't dare obstruct her.
San Chun successfully entered the estate. Once inside, all she needed was to see Kazama. Meeting Lord Jun was indeed difficult, but seeing Kazama was quite easy. Almost everyone in the Wei Army knew that Lord Jun's companion, Lord Kazama, was quite popular with women; many sought him out and offered themselves. Therefore, it was no surprise for women to come looking for him. The top strategist beside Lord Jun, Dong Cheng, had once remarked, "In terms of charm among the Wei people, only Kazama stands out."
Although this statement is sarcastic, it clearly indicates the level of popularity Kazama enjoys.
Kazama arrived quickly. He was initially in high spirits, but upon seeing San Chun, he suddenly felt a headache coming on.
What could be more headache-inducing than encountering a troublesome person?
He rubbed his forehead and asked, "What brings you here?"
What he really hoped was that she wouldn't have come at all, because every time Lord Jun saw her, something would inevitably happen. However, out of courtesy and for future happiness, he couldn't express that thought.
San Chun chuckled lightly, "I came because I wanted to. You wouldn't stop me from seeing Lord Jun, would you?"
"If possible..." he sighed softly.
In reality, that was impossible. If Zhong Xue knew she was here and he prevented the meeting, he would surely face severe consequences. So he could only say, "Come with me."
Zhong Xue was in the room that originally belonged to Feng Cheng at the Prefectural Office. He had been busy with military affairs related to city construction lately, to the point of neglecting food and sleep. Although temporarily stationed for building the city, he had to prepare for the worst; if the Yan Army decided to attack recklessly, he needed to be ready.
As San Chun entered, she saw him bent over a table, flipping through numerous Bamboo Slips, mostly logs of city construction and layout plans.
She walked over and glanced at his hands, saying, "Are you really planning to settle down here for city construction?"
"I haven't made that decision yet," Zhong Xue replied without looking up, continuing to sift through the documents.
She was a bit surprised, "You knew I was coming?"
"I knew the moment you entered the estate."
Kazama silently marveled at this; fortunately, he had brought her here. Although he didn't know how many people were working for his master, it seemed that whatever he wanted to know, he could find out.
San Chun was slightly startled. With the Governor's defenses being so tight, it would indeed take some effort to get him out.
She smiled and asked, "So do you know why I'm here?"
"I've been waiting for you to tell me," he replied, raising his head slightly, his expression showing a hint of movement.
She had clearly dressed up with care. Her long, glossy black hair cascaded over her shoulders, appearing soft and beautiful. Sometimes, when her hair fell loosely, it revealed a different charm. This outfit made her suddenly shift from mature to cute, evoking feelings of affection and tenderness in him. Her fair skin resembled a freshly peeled egg, and her large eyes sparkled as they gazed at him. The contrast between her red lips and white skin was even more pronounced.
Seeing her in such a splendid outfit made him involuntarily twitch his lips. "Is this for me to see?"
San Chun shot Kazama a glance, signaling him to leave quickly. Kazama understood and exited the room, closing the door behind them. A pair of lovers who hadn't seen each other for a while—it's no surprise that sparks would fly.
Once Kazama left, San Chun walked behind Zhong Xue, wrapping his arms around him from behind and murmuring softly, "Actually... I've missed you."
Zhong Xue paused for a moment before breaking into a smile. "That's new; I thought you wouldn't think of me if nothing was happening."
San Chun looked at his back and felt him straighten up slightly. She whispered, "No way; I miss you very much, especially... during late nights when it's quiet."
Is this considered seduction? He raised an eyebrow slightly, "Is there something you want me to help with? If it's about building the city and withdrawing the troops, it's better not to mention it. You have your thoughts, and I have my concerns. Besides, you're no longer in your original position, so it's best not to worry about those things."
San Chun sighed lightly; he really understood her, always knowing what she was thinking.
She had indeed planned to have a serious talk with him, but since the path was blocked, she had no choice but to proceed according to her original plan.
She gritted her teeth and turned from behind to face him, elegantly falling into his embrace. Her fingers gently traced circles on his chest as she said, "I don't want to bring this up either. I... really miss you. Since the last time we met, it's been a long time since we..."
"Do you... want to?"
Her fingers glided over his chest, igniting a series of heated sensations. If Zhong Xue didn't understand what this meant, he truly deserved to be sent into the palace for castration again.
He grasped her hand, feeling a slight tremor in his palm. "Is your feeling genuine?"
"Yes, it's real." More real than gold.
He sighed softly, "Ever since you left Zhao Kingdom, I've been searching for you. I knew you must be in Yan Kingdom, but the people I sent couldn't find you in several cities."
"I know; it was my mistake to think that avoiding you would solve the problem. It wasn't until recently that I suddenly realized that I've always had you in my heart." She spoke passionately, and by the end, she couldn't even tell if her feelings were genuine or if she was just saying this to deceive him.
Zhong Xue was clearly moved; what he longed for most was for her to have him in her heart, just like now when she held him and told him that she loved him.
He held her tightly and whispered, "Do you know how long I've waited for this moment?"
She murmured, "I know, I know, I won't do it again. I will stay by your side and be with you."
Sweet words are the most wonderful in the world, especially when they come from a beloved person. Zhong Xue emotionally picked her up and kissed her face, her lips, murmuring that he missed her so much.
San Chun dodged, "No, no, not here."
"Then I'll go to a place where we can." He lifted her up, and she obediently let him carry her, intertwining her legs around his waist and wrapping her arms around his neck, as if comfortably seated in his hands.
Zhong Xue was extremely satisfied with this gesture. He kicked open the door to the inner room and walked straight in.
Inside was his bedroom. As soon as he entered, a strange fragrance wafted through the air, invigorating him.
She was placed on the soft bed, her head resting on his quilt. With silk-like eyes gazing at him, she smiled seductively and said, "Why are you so impatient?"
Zhong Xue chuckled lightly, "I am very impatient. You have no idea how much I've missed you. I dreamed about you last night, and the moment I saw you just now, I thought about it. Are you dressed so beautifully to tempt me?"
She half-jokingly replied, "Exactly. I'm afraid you wouldn't accept me otherwise, so I had to wear my best."
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