After all, even if the Golden Armor Guard was a leisurely position, those who could take it were all legitimate and promising scions of prominent families. Those who only cared about pleasure would never deign to take up such a post. Having made many new acquaintances, Cheng Yunshuo felt his social circle had significantly improved. He had just finished patrolling the city defenses with his companions when someone arrived at the entrance of the Duwei Mansion to announce, “Cheng Duwei, your family member is here at the front courtyard.” Upon hearing this, Cheng Yunshuo immediately thought of Lu Lingyun, wondering if she had something to tell him. He promptly replied, “I’ll go.” His companions all said, “Is your wife here? Let’s go see together.” Cheng Yunshuo did not refuse and they went to the front courtyard together. There, they saw Xing Dai Rong, dressed in an ochre-pink autumn jacket and her hair styled in a young girl’s bun, sitting with Qiu Kui on the veranda. The moment he saw her, Cheng Yunshuo immediately stopped in his tracks. At the same time, Xing Dai Rong spotted Cheng Yunshuo and excitedly rushed towards him, “Cheng Yunshuo!” Her enthusiasm made Cheng Yunshuo extremely uncomfortable. Before, no matter how intimate he was with Xing Dai Rong in public, he never felt anything. He even felt proud about it in front of his friends. But now, in front of his new colleagues, Xing Dai Rong was still acting this way, openly embracing him, making him feel frivolous and inappropriate, ashamed to be seen by his peers. He immediately pulled Xing Dai Rong aside, quickly heading toward an empty room. After closing the door, he said unhappily, “What are you doing here?” “I came to see you.” Xing Dai Rong met his gaze, softening her demeanor, “Look, does my new dress look nice?” “Heh!” Cheng Yunshuo scoffed. “Are you still angry at me?” Xing Dai Rong saw his expression and tone, and softly coaxed him, tugging at his arm. Cheng Yunshuo flung her hand away, his voice cold, “Do you know what kind of place this is? What are you doing here?” “Because you wouldn’t see me.” Xing Dai Rong frowned, feeling wronged. For the past while, she had been ridiculed by Qiu Ling for trying to appease and win back Cheng Yunshuo. The people at the Leisure Pavilion (摇光阁) were also becoming indifferent towards her, casting her sideways glances behind her back. Most importantly, she truly missed Cheng Yunshuo. “Go back.” Cheng Yunshuo’s tone remained flat. Xing Dai Rong pouted, wanting to kiss him, but Cheng Yunshuo pushed her away. Xing Dai Rong felt even more wronged, “Will you be back tonight?” “Go back!” Cheng Yunshuo’s tone hardened. He gave her no room to bargain. Seeing this, Xing Dai Rong stared at him for a long moment, deflated, “Alright, I’ll wait for you at home.” She pushed open the door and left with Qiu Kui, who was waiting outside. As they left, Cheng Yunshuo’s colleagues were still standing on the veranda, looking at her curiously. When Cheng Yunshuo came out, they all said, “Yunshuo, is that your wife?”
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