Chu Qingmeng was wide awake as she nestled in Mo Liujin's arms. Fearing she might fall asleep in the sedan chair, that rascal Quan Si had flicked the end of a needle again right before removing it, making her so angry she almost laughed. The morning court session was over, so why couldn't she sleep for a little while? Noticing her mind wandering, Mo Liujin didn't interrupt her; instead, he raised a hand and removed the mask from her face. The moment that delicate face was revealed, this outfit became completely useless—she now looked every bit a proper young lady. The two of them ate some wontons and prepared to return to the mansion. Chu Qingmeng wanted to make up for lost sleep, but just as she happened to run into Lady Xu heading out to welcome her parents, she exchanged a few casual words and quickly let her go on her way.
Back at the mansion, Chu Qingmeng could finally sleep. As soon as she got onto the daybed, she was out like a light. Staying up all night felt like losing half her life, and she needed to make up for it.
Seeing her like this, Mo Liujin couldn't help smiling. He ordered his official documents to be moved into the room, resuming the routine he had in Zhu County—handling paperwork every day while keeping her in his sight. He couldn't quite explain why he had grown increasingly attached to her lately, except that the more he practiced his cultivation technique, the sharper his sense of smell became. He couldn't put into words the scent on Qingmeng, but it…
Chapter 196