In Qiuxiang Courtyard, Autumn Lotus cheerfully served Cheng Yunshuo dinner. The small courtyard was lit by flickering lanterns. Autumn Lotus kept telling Cheng Yunshuo about amusing stories from their past. As they talked, Cheng Yunshuo, who had initially kept a deliberate distance from Autumn Lotus, relaxed. After all, the weight of old friends and acquaintances in one’s heart is different. Cheng Yunshuo had impulsively sent Autumn Lotus away at first. He had just spent ten thousand taels of gold in Piao Xiang Pavilion, outbidding a group of young masters from prestigious families, to forcibly redeem Xing Dai Rong. At that moment, he truly felt like he could fight the world for her. Xing Dai Rong had declared their love would last a lifetime, and upon returning, he immediately chased Autumn Lotus away. He acted rashly, completely unconcerned. Now, with Autumn Lotus back by his side, their past affection slowly resurfaced, making him realize his initial fervor for Xing Dai Rong had been excessive. In this world, passionate flames rarely burn forever. Without facing the storms of the world together, those initial sparks inevitably fade. “Young Master, would you like to stay here tonight?” Autumn Lotus asked softly and sweetly. Cheng Yunshuo responded with a noncommittal “Hm.” Autumn Lotus couldn’t hide her delight. She was about to help him with his food when she heard Qiu Kui’s voice outside. “Young Master…” Qiu Kui lowered her head as she entered, her gaze dropping even lower upon seeing Autumn Lotus. “Autumn Lotus Sister.” Autumn Lotus noticed the slap marks on her face. “What happened to your face?” Cheng Yunshuo followed her gaze to Qiu Kui’s face. Qiu Kui hurriedly covered her face. “Nothing, I just bumped into something on my way out.” “Come on! A bump can’t leave a big slap mark like that. Did the one in your room hit you?” Autumn Lotus saw right through her. Qiu Kui wouldn’t dare say more. “No, no, I just wasn’t careful.” “Stop talking to her. We’re all close here, and the Young Master should know what kind of person she really is!” “Autumn Lotus Sister, please don’t say anything. Miss Xing is worried because the Young Master isn’t going back.” Qiu Kui covered her face, looking troubled. Cheng Yunshuo heard this and threw down his chopsticks. “That’s her temper? She wants me to go back?” “Tell her I won’t go back! If she dares to make things difficult for you two again, she can forget about me ever going back!” Autumn Lotus was overjoyed at this. That night, the Young Master indeed didn’t return, staying in Qiuxiang Courtyard. However, he still didn’t share a bed with Autumn Lotus. He seemed to be deliberately angering Xing Dai Rong, the two of them in a childish stalemate. Finally, on the third day, Xing Dai Rong couldn’t take it anymore. She left Yao Guang Pavilion and ran to Qiuxiang Courtyard. “Cheng Yunshuo!” Xing Dai Rong called out loudly from outside the courtyard. Soon, the door opened. But it was only Autumn Lotus, fanning herself. “Oh, who do we have here?” “You vixen!” As soon as Xing Dai Rong saw Autumn Lotus, she was so angry her teeth were grinding. She lunged towards her with claws outstretched, ready to tear her apart. Autumn Lotus puffed out her chest and brought her face closer. “Hit me. Hit me right here. It’ll be a good show for the Young Master to see.”
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