Seeing the flickering light in the distance, Ming Leng Chen sensitively pulled Mei Si Yu’s body down, and they both crouched under the table, not daring to make a sound. “Have they gone far?” Mei Si Yu asked softly. This was the second time they had been so close to avoid others. The entire room was quiet, so quiet that they could hear each other’s heartbeats and steady breathing.
”Ah, the sleepyheads are out. I guess you’re tired too?” Mei Si Yu covered her mouth, yawning. “It’s so late, let me take you back. Which palace are you from?” Ming Leng Chen asked caringly.
What should I do? How should I answer? I can’t say I’m the imperial concubine. Who would dare to be friends with the emperor’s concubine? “I’m a maid from the Yang Feng Hall, who snuck out. You must keep my secret!” Her watery, beautiful eyes looked pitifully at Ming Leng Chen, hoping he wouldn’t distance himself because she was from the Cold Palace. It would be such a shame to lose a friend she had just made!
He had long guessed her status as a maid but never expected her to be from the Yang Feng Hall. The woman’s humiliation towards him was still vivid in his memory. He never thought such an ugly woman would have such a beautiful maid.
”I will keep the lady’s secret, please be at ease,” Mei Si Yu got the answer she wanted and couldn’t help but feel secretly delighted. “Where do you work? You seem to move around freely.”
”I’m the emperor’s personal bodyguard, responsible for his safety,” he said casually, not wanting to reveal his true identity. He just wanted to interact with her normally, believing his noble status would only add pressure to her.
”You must be quite impressive! Your martial arts must be excellent!” Mei Si Yu sincerely praised.
”It’s okay. Aren’t you tired? Shall I take you back?”
”No need, I can go back myself. You should rest too!” As she spoke and walked out, her foot slipped, and she fell forward, directly into Ming Leng Chen’s arms. Their lips met, and just like that, Mei Si Yu offered her first kiss!
