Steading firmly on the rooftop, Chu Qingmeng was struck dumb by the breathtaking scenery before her. From the height of the roof, the entire expanse of Zhu County could be seen in outline—pavilions and terraces row upon row, ten thousand homes brightly lit, casting a dazzling glow over the prosperous city. The starry sky was dotted with light, the night was fading, and at that moment, fireworks burst forth in brilliant, dazzling colors. Mo Liujin, his eyes full of nothing but her, caught the look of utter amazement on Chu Qingmeng's face, smiled, and pressed a kiss to her forehead. Perhaps this was the most unconventional thing he had ever done as a man of a feudal dynasty.
Chu Qingmeng smiled back, looked up at him, took out her handkerchief, and returned the kiss directly upon his lips. Then she hid behind her handkerchief with a light laugh, and seeing Mo Liujin's deeply blushed face, she laughed even more happily.
The consequence of laughing heartily on a rooftop was that Chu Qingmeng suddenly inhaled a mouthful of Lengfeng, and immediately began to cough uncontrollably. Unable to stop laughing and unable to stop coughing, her breathing soon grew difficult. Mo Liujin scooped her up and flew straight down, carried her into the room, and laid her on the bed. He hurried to close the doors and windows tightly so the cold wind could not blow in, and fetched her a cup of hot tea to drink. After recovering for a good long while, Chu Qingmeng gradually calmed down. Raising her …
Chapter 28