Xu Yi felt reassured by Jin Yu’s grip, a flash of joy crossing his heart, accompanied by a shy smile.
Suddenly, Jin Yu lifted Xu Yi around the waist and carried him towards a large, elegant carriage. Xu Yi felt his face heat up as he wrapped his delicate hands around Jin Yu’s neck, whispering, “It seems like someone is watching.” His tone was shy and embarrassed.
Jin Yu laughed, kissing his red lips, “I know.”
“You know and still…” Xu Yi’s face grew redder, burying it in Jin Yu’s embrace, “They’ll see…”
Jin Yu adored Xu Yi’s shy demeanor, kissing his flushed cheek, “It’s fine. Even if they see, who doesn’t know about our relationship now?”
Xu Yi’s cheeks were bright red, feeling the gaze of others and wanting to hide completely in Jin Yu’s embrace. Yet his heart was sweet, “You’ll really marry me?”
“I will,” Jin Yu softly laughed, whispering in his ear, “We’re leaving now. Once we arrive, we’ll get married. Do you know what we’ll do on our wedding night?”
Xu Yi was too embarrassed to speak, his face as red as blood. His heart was sweet but anxious. Would it hurt? Would she be gentle?
Memories of that day when ‘Jin Yu’ took him flashed, causing his body to stiffen and tremble. Though blurry, the recollection was vivid; it had been painful and frightening, leaving him swollen and bleeding afterward.
“Xiao Lian,” Su Xi pulled his hand to stop him. “Don’t say nonsense, sit quietly.”
Su Xi and Xiao Lian had seen Xu Yi at the Beauty Parlor and both remembered.
“I…” Xiao Lian turned away, “I’m not talking nonsense, his eyes…”
Xu Yi felt the unusual gaze and lowered his head, not letting others see his blind eyes. Since losing his sight, he had remained in his inner chambers with only Hua Yan for company. No one had looked at him like this before, and a faint sense of fear grew within him. Confused, Xu Yi held Jin Yu’s hand and leaned slightly towards her.
Jin Yu drew him closer, whispering, “It’s okay.”
Xu Yi softly responded with an “En” and leaned into Jin Yu’s embrace, feeling her warmth ease his anxiety.
