Chapter 8

Why

Shaoling rode his horse and suddenly felt that the girl in front of him had become completely stiff. He lowered his head to gaze at her, only to see her cheeks flushed with a deep red. Could it be that this little girl also felt shy? Could it be that she understood these things?

According to legend, that night, Yu Lei, the dean of Ha Fei Business School, imposed severe punishments on the two young ladies: first, he sent Xiao Rou back to the Peach Blossom Courtyard for reflection overnight, while simultaneously penalizing Nuan Ge to copy a hundred self-reflections by dawn

"Shaoling, how shall we return to the city?"

I am the Master! In a warm and warning tone: "Remember, I am the Master! You must respect your teacher"

Horseback riding

Shaoling let out a light cough, just as he was about to catch his breath and speak

In a moment of distraction, as the door creaked open, Uncle Zhong looked over to see Young Master Shaoling stepping out of the room, draped in a cloak

Shaoling : `` ... ... ''

"Young Master, there are visitors at home again." After dinner, Uncle Zhong assisted Shaoling in changing his clothes, then brought the brewed tea and handed it to Shaoling while speaking.

Wow! The candied hawthorn has all melted! You are really foolish

Shaoling did not respond, but tightened his grip on the teacup. Uncle Zhong had watched Shaoling grow up and naturally understood his thoughts, yet he could only let out a helpless sigh. After some contemplation, he felt compelled to advise, "Young Master, you have been here for quite some time; why not..."

Shaoling : `` ... ... ''

Uncle Zhong was rendered speechless

The warm song has finally quieted down, and the foolish Zhu and the books are gazing at Cheng Shaoling. I have always found him good-looking, and even more so now, but his gaze is strange, carrying an indescribable quality.

The author has something to say: Those who do not leave a message will be beaten and their photos hung in the warm song room

You clearly know that this matter cannot be told to my aunt! Nuan Ge raised his fist, and before he could say anything further, he saw Shaoling already mounted on the horse

Nuan Ge stood in the water, slender and petite, looking just as disheveled as when I first encountered her. Yet she possesses a remarkable ability to make everything surrounding her fade into insignificance the moment she smiles. Only her sparkling eyes, melodious and clear voice, and the excited flush on her cheeks remain vibrant.

Young master, where are you going so late?

How to ride a horse with only one? Men and women should not engage in close contact with each other

Indeed! When I was a child, my father also rode a horse like this with me

Upon entering the city of Shanhai County, Shaoling dismounted from his horse, allowing Nuange to ride alone while he walked. It was not out of kindness; rather, he could not bear the sound of Nuange's wet shoes making a "pajiji" noise on the bluestone official road. He led the horse, passing through the inquisitive gazes of the forty-eight old women, walking past the stalls that Nuange referred to as "childish" yet still frequented, and enduring the helplessness of Nuange's constant interruptions in both trivial and significant matters along the way

"What kind of strange talk is this, your mother?" Shaoling teased her deliberately, "Rest assured, with your current appearance, no one will bother you, truly.

"Hey? Cheng Shaoling, have you lost your mind?" Nuan Ge wrinkled her nose and bared her teeth at Shaoling

Given this, Shaoling felt somewhat awkward. Although it was early spring, he could still sense a bit of heat in his body, and he began to speak somewhat incoherently, "Little girl, that..."

He sorrowfully thought that the road back to the academy would stretch on endlessly, when at last, he arrived at the academy

Then you wait here, I will return to the academy to have your aunt come and pick you up

Alas, it is a pity that you do not have a beard like my father's. Huh? Are you sweating? Huh? Your two eyebrows are moving together...

Is he still blaming his aunt for collecting too much money for his school admission

Ah, ah, ah! Men and women...

It is my cousin, Shi Xiaorou

Shaoling took a deep breath, suddenly at a loss for words, still standing there like a wooden figure

Shaoling : `` ... ... ''

All items that are not collected will be beaten and hung as photographs in the Shaoling room

Shaoling : `` ... ... ''

You now ... ... '' The warm song continued: `` It seems like my father ! ''

Shaoling stood there in a daze as she rushed towards him, allowing her to splash the cold water onto his clean clothes, permitting her to command him to open his palm, and letting her shake the small fish, which were hardly larger than shrimp, from her cloak into his hand. The little fish slipped through his fingers and slid onto the grass. But who cared? ... He merely gazed in confusion at the smile of Nuange, which was so close, a truly pure smile. It turned out ... that a young girl could have such a smile.

As for Shaoling, fortunately, Yu Lei understood Nuan Ge very well, so he merely gave him a verbal warning. However, the warning left Shaoling both amused and exasperated. The content was: "Young Master Cheng, do not be deceived by Nuan Ge, for she is not an ordinary person. Someone like you should be careful, or you might end up with nothing but your bones and scraps!"

These words left Shaoling pondering for a long time after returning to his room, yet he could not comprehend their true meaning. Was this an insult to his intelligence

"Shaoling." The warm song interrupted him, its voice soft and gentle, causing every hair on Shaoling's body to stand on end; he instinctively turned his ear to listen.

The Mountain and Sea County ... ... ultimately has to depart

Nuan Ge subconsciously looked at her own feet; Shaoling was not wrong, she was indeed standing in the water while wearing shoes

Shaoling's helpless smile

Cheng Shaoling shouted loudly with a warm song, laughing, and ran out, splashing through the water with big strides

Uncle Zhong was not surprised by Shaoling's decision; he could see that the young master was thoroughly enjoying his time in Shanhai County. On one hand, he felt comforted that the young master had found the happiness he deserved, but on the other hand, he also harbored some vague concerns. Those who have tasted joy are more likely to find suffering even more unbearable.

The warm song ... ... '' After my tears, a timid voice emerged from behind, saying, `` I have confessed everything ... ... ''.

If you speak again, I will throw you off the horse

I cannot take off my embroidered shoes

Dean Yu Lei of Ha Fei Business School and several administrators stood in front of the shadow wall, their eyes fixed on Nuan Ge and Shao Ling with a predatory gaze. Nuan Ge's reaction was unexpectedly swift; upon spotting Yu Lei, she immediately adopted a teacherly demeanor and began to educate Shao Ling earnestly: "Today, the master has given you a vivid lesson outside the city. You must cherish the flowers and plants, and care for the little birds, fish, and insects, for they too have lives. Do you understand?"

"Can't you just comb your hair?" Shaoling said with a mix of laughter and disbelief, as he couldn't help but poke at Nuange's forehead. "Also, since you're going into the water to catch fish, why didn't you take off your embroidered shoes? How are you going to walk now?"

"You do not count as a woman," Shaoling interrupted her shrill cries directly, "Once we enter the city, I will let you down, so for now, behave and sit quietly."

"In any case, they have always been like shadows following me," Shaoling interrupted Uncle Zhong, "You tell them not to appear in front of me, do not let me see them. Whenever I return... I will handle it myself."

"The things here are truly childish," Nuan Ge muttered, "This bag must belong to a little child, did you pick it up? Hey? Why does your face look pale?"

Mother said this is the wilderness code after time travel. If you take off your shoes or bathe in the wild, you will definitely be seen by men in the *illustrated* book! Then you will be entangled by this man, and I absolutely do not want that. Nuan Ge replied seriously, casually plucking the leaves that were caught in her hair.

Come here, little girl!" Shaoling bent down, grasping Nuange's arm with one hand while supporting her waist with the other. With a slight exertion, he lifted her onto the horse, positioning her sideways in front of him

"Hey!" Nuan Ge shot him a glance, but then noticed a cloth bag hanging by the saddle. Curiously, she took down the bag and opened it. After a while, she pulled out a rattle, then a thread plug, and then a small bell. "Whose bag is this?"

Since he sneaked out in the morning, he naturally could not return through the front door. Under the guidance of Nuan Ge, he walked to the small door at the back of the alley. He found it amusing to watch Nuan Ge jump off the horse and sneakily push open the small door. Just as he was about to sidle in, the door swung wide open from the inside

Shaoling did not respond, his figure paused slightly, and he merely narrowed his eyes before sweeping his sleeves and leaving, appearing somewhat annoyed as if his hidden thoughts had been exposed. "You are increasingly meddling in matters that do not concern you."

Haha, you still remember to come find me, there are still many good people in this world! Haha!" Nuan Ge patted Shaoling's shoulder vigorously, laughing joyfully.

Nuan Ge turned her head in surprise to look at Shao Ling, sitting on the horse. They were too close, and his words felt as if they were spoken right next to her ear, so intimate. "Little girl... be obedient..." These words, coming from the usually taciturn Shao Ling, carried a shocking power.