Chapter 1765: Chapter 1765

Chapter 1765: 064, Reluctantly Part with a Treasured Possession

Not sure if it’s the gaze from Cheng Yuexiu or due to some guilty conscience, Ma Junying’s expression seemed a bit unnatural. He cleared his throat and said: “May I ask what business Princess Hexiu has here with this official?”

Cheng Yuexiu felt as if a mouthful of blood was stuck in her throat, causing her heart to ache, but she still pretended to be calm and collected: “No business, I just came to find my father, coincidentally saying hello to Sir Ma.”

Actually, that’s not true. She specially came to find him to ask why he didn’t stand up and acknowledge their marriage agreement just now! ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel•fire.net

Yet, as the words reached her lips, Cheng Yuexiu swallowed them back.

Ma Junying had never promised her anything, and in such circumstances it would indeed be odd for him to stand up and claim they had a marriage agreement like Wei Boyu did!

Cheng Yuexiu let out a sorrowful laugh, bowed gracefully before Ma Junying, then turned and followed Sir Cheng out of the grand hall.

Watching Cheng Yuexiu’s clearly stiff back retreating, Ma Junying felt a strange sensation move throughout his heart.

This woman likes him, he knows that. However, he never considered her someone he liked; allowing her to approach him was merely a means to draw closer to Sir Cheng.

Yes, that’s right, I don’t like her!

Ma Junying silently repeated to himself as he prepared to leave. However, his steps were somewhat unsteady.

Lin Yuan witnessed everything that happened here, although she didn’t speak of it, she took note.

Though Cheng Yuexiu might not be the purest and most adorable girl, Lin Yuan believed her feelings for Ma Junying were genuine.

One can tell if a woman truly loves a man just by her gaze.

When facing others, Cheng Yuexiu might have ulterior motives, but when looking at Ma Junying, her gaze was clear, eager, and enamored.

Unfortunately, her affections were misplaced, for Ma Junying clearly wasn’t interested in her. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be the title of Princess Hexiu.

Xia Zheng’s overly magnified smile suddenly appeared before Lin Yuan, drawing all her attention to his self-proclaimed extraordinarily handsome face.

Amused, Lin Yuan smirked and withdrew her gossipy gaze, straightening up and stretching lazily: “Let’s go, head home for a meal, I’m just getting hungry too.”

“Yes, I’m hungry too, perfect timing for a meal back home.”

Xia Zheng agreed wholeheartedly, with a smile that seemed to carry a hint of slyness which flickered away quickly, making Lin Yuan doubt if she had only imagined it.

Most people had already left the grand hall. The winter night was unusually cold, even though Lin Yuan wore a thick cloak, she could not help but shiver.

A pair of warm large hands reached in, holding her icy little hands tightly, and mischievously squeezed her palms.

Her palms tingled, and with playful intent, Lin Yuan started drawing circles on Xia Zheng’s hands while walking on the empty palace path.

Dodging with laughter, Xia Zheng asked: “What are you doing?”

Lin Yuan’s eyes were bright, sharper than the flickering candlelight along the palace paths.

Feeling tickled by her tilted head pose, Xia Zheng swallowed, and had there not been so many people around, he would have pulled her into his arms for a good nibble.

“It feels… like a cat scratching.”

Winking playfully and teasingly, Xia Zheng leaned in to add softly: “It’s not just the palm that’s itching, my heart is, too.”

Feeling the warm breath on her slightly cold cheek, Lin Yuan blushed instantly, glared at him indignantly, and roughly dragged Xia Zheng’s hand towards the crowded area.

While walking, she didn’t forget to continue scratching his palm with her little cat paws.

“Like a cat? How could that be? I’m the Mother tiger! It should be tiger claws instead!”

Xia Zheng couldn’t help but laugh aloud.

Ever since he accidentally called her a Mother tiger, this silly girl kept it in her heart — good grief, she’s seeking revenge!

Xia Zheng quickened his pace, wrapped his long arms around her small frame, and chuckled: “You’re the Mother tiger, and I’m the male tiger! Want to test this king’s prowess? This king is quite powerful!”