Chapter 115: Daughter's Feelings

  Yao Mountain is a small mountain in Linqu County.

  It is said that Emperor Yao of ancient times once hunted here and climbed to the top of this nameless small mountain, so later generations named it after him.

  In spring, there are springs on the mountain, trees and peach blossoms, with a resplendent spring scenery.

  In winter, there is only a blanket of white snow covering the bare mountain tops, which look like steamed buns from afar.

  Will Yao Mountain have spring scenery in winter too?

  At this moment, in the snowy whiteness, under the vast night sky, a carriage quietly stopped at the foot of the mountain slope. Inside the carriage, there was a man and a woman, with boundless spring scenery.

  A very spacious space, at least enough for two people who are stuck together. The charcoal fire in the stove is burning brightly, casting a reddish glow that turns a snow-white body into a peachy hue and makes a robust bronze-colored figure shine, with the two people entwined together like a dynamic sculpture of strength and beauty.

  Xia Liu gently lay on her soft body, let out a comfortable sigh, and lightly stroked her sweaty hair, smiling slyly: "Why didn't you stay at the inn today, but instead ran to the mountains to rest? Are you already fond of this kind of reckless feeling?"

  "No way!"

  Peng Ziqi replied in a nasal tone, "No way... I'm just... going back to Qingzhou soon, and I only want... I only want to experience that feeling of being alone with you again. Tomorrow... I don't want to leave you."

  Xia Fu's hand paused slightly as he stroked her hair, his face changing: "You're not going with me? You want to leave?"

  "Of course not!"

  Peng Ziqi slightly turned his body, and gently tapped the tip of his nose: "Really stupid! When someone sneaks out alone, why are you openly returning to Qingzhou Prefecture with him? You... aren't satisfied with the surrounding idle chatter being too little?"

  Xia Liu suddenly came to his senses and smiled lightly: "Hmm, it's still Rong Qi who thinks things through. So, you sneak back home first, then I'll go to the Zun manor to propose?"

  Peng Ziqi scolded: "You're stupid again, aren't you? Although I'm willing to follow you, my family may not be as wealthy and influential as yours, but can the eldest daughter of the Peng family become someone's concubine? Do you think my brother, father, grandfather, and our old ancestor would agree to this? Are you daring enough to propose marriage without fearing that they'll break your legs and throw you out?"

  "What should we do then?"

  Peng Ziqi gently rubbed his robust chest with her powdered cheek, like a well-fed little cat, lazily coquettish: "What to do? Cool it. I only left a note saying I wanted to make a name for myself in the jianghu, but didn't say who I was going with. You just boldly returned to Qingzhou, and they still dare to falsely accuse you of abducting a good family's young girl?"

  Xia Liu said: "This is not a long-term plan, are you going to hide your surname and name, and never see your family again?"

  "Of course not..."

  "Ah, don't worry about it, the women of our Peng family are also capable. I'll do what I want to do myself! I just wanted to wait for a better opportunity to explain to my family and get their consent."

  "What's your idea?"

  "Mind your own business!"

  Peng Ziqi slightly turned her body, with a pink back and buttocks facing him, her hands supporting her cheeks, lazily lying on the warm camel hair blanket, savoring the sweet romance just now, smiling slyly.

  She is no longer a girl, but a woman. This is a major turning point in a woman's life to gain a second life. Although there are no three media and six evidences, no nuptial chamber and candles, she feels that her romance and happiness are not inferior to those phoenix crowns and veils, new brides who share the same cup, and even more so.

  If she goes back like this, her family will certainly oppose her and Xia Yu being together. Although Xia Yu is a scholar, his status has not yet reached the point where he can take a daughter of the Peng family as his concubine, but...

  Peng Ziqi gently stroked her flat and soft belly, a sly smile spreading across her face: "If I wait until my belly gets big before going home, the method that my husband taught Cui Yuanlie can make Zhu Wenhao that old man surrender, it's proven to be very effective..."

  Xiahuai returned to Qingzhou, and no one knew that Peng Dajie was with him.

  Under Xie Chuanzhong's arrangement, there was also a smooth reception by the Yanwangfu, who had prior knowledge of the matter. The goods purchased by the Qi Wang had arrived safely in Qingzhou and were received by Xiao Guanshi's personnel. Xia Zhen felt relieved and drove his carriage back to the Yangfu alone.

  It's said that the young master has returned, so Xiao Guan Shi hurriedly came out to greet him. Before he could report on receiving the goods and arranging for his return home, Xia Fu jumped down from the carriage and asked about the arrangements for returning home, immediately asking: "How is Xiao Ding?"

  "Master, don't worry, this child is fine now, nothing serious happened. I heard you were back and rushed over immediately, didn't even have time to tell her, or she would have definitely run out to welcome you. Master has been away for so long, Xiaodi has been thinking of you all the time."

  "These days, I've also been thinking about her all the time. I don't know how she's doing now or if her injuries have healed. I'll go see her first."

  Xia Fu turned around and took a package from the carriage, then hastily rushed to the backyard, only hastily instructing: "Take care of the horses and carriages, I'll ask you about the situation here later."

  Xiao Guan's family lived in a small courtyard. In the yard, there was a plum blossom tree, and Xiao Di was holding a small dog in her arms, dazed under the tree.

  "The young master has been away for a long time, I heard from Father that the goods purchased by the young master are being shipped back one after another. The young master will be back in two days. When the young master returns, we should leave and go to Jiangnan..."

  Xiao Qi gently stroked the soft fur of the small dog in her arms, looking around at everything in the courtyard with some reluctance. According to Father's words, this time they would not be coming back, and she would never see this place again.

  Young master, actually isn't her young master. This secret, is the only secret that has been hidden in Xiao Qing's heart, which can't hide any secrets, and this unique secret is so important that she hasn't even told her parents, but has deeply hidden it in her heart. Sometimes, she was also confused, when the young master is no longer the young master, after he returns to his hometown and fulfills the old master's and young master's wishes, how should they interact with each other? And her parents' more and more obvious attitude, every day they mention him, telling her to like the young master, but can liking someone be achieved by others saying so?

  She didn't know what kind of feelings she had for Xia Xun now, he wasn't her brother, but seemed just as close, yet being with him was never as carefree as it was when she was with Young Master. She knew that Xia Xun was a man who drew clear lines between gratitude and resentment, a man who wouldn't be swayed by personal gain, otherwise he could have simply not rescued her back then, or killed her the moment she discovered his true identity, but he didn't do so, this person was worthy of trust.

  She also knew that in his injured days, Xia Xun took care of her meticulously, making her feel warm and sweet, but she didn't dare to think deeper, could she really like him? If one day the old man who treated Master as his own son found out, would he be furious? And did Brother Xia Xun like me? Did I like Brother Xia Xun?

  Sorrow is a part of life, happiness makes one young, sorrow makes one mature.

  The sparrow that used to hop and jump with abandon now looks like a young lady, with a slender waist and intricate emotions.

  It turns out that losing weight is so simple.

  "Little Reed!"

  Xia Jie pushed open the door and came in, his eyes landed on her immediately, and he excitedly called out.

  Xiao Qi suddenly turned around, opened her mouth in surprise, wanting to call out but couldn't. Her feet moved slightly, wanting to run over, but ultimately didn't. She just stared at him with a surprised expression, lost in each other's eyes, all thoughts thrown away, leaving only joy.