Chapter 426 - Meeting Li Youmo at Fragrance House Again (2/2)
She could hear Feng Yuran’s light laughter by her ear. He reached out to hug her at her slender waist. His gentle breathing was right by her ear and was thick with affection, “Tong’er, are you sending yourself into my embrace?”
His handsome face was filled with delight. He was extremely pleased.
He was not only thick-skinned but was also extremely shameless. He was as direct as a child and was not the arrogant, ostentatious, and charming King Xuan that rumors said he was. Rumors indeed could not be believed.
Mo Xuetong was speechless. she pouted slightly and tried to peel his fingers off her. However, he hugged her waist tightly and had no intention of letting go.
Judging by the happy smile on his face, he had no intention of letting go as well.
Mo Xuetong’s eyes twinkled. She immediately pasted a pitiful expression on her face. She did not struggle but laid on his broad chest instead. “I’m hungry!”
Her obedient act pleased Feng Yuran. He reached out to stroke her hair and then pinch her soft cheeks. He said with a smile, “Did you not eat your fill earlier? If I knew that you weren’t full, I would have told the Qin Manor that you were hungry and asked them to prepare food for you to eat on the way out.”
“You’re the hungry one.” Mo Xuetong pushed herself off him when she heard that he was teasing her again. She glared at him and then shook his arm, saying, “You said that the buns at Fragrance House are very tasty. Shall we go and eat that?”
Fragrance House was the place they visited last time. Back then, Ling Fengyan was still playing with both King Chu and King Yan. Meanwhile, Mo Xuemin had been meeting You Yuecheng in secret there. There was one good show after another. That was why they did not have the time to try the crab roe buns which was the most famous dish there. When Mo Xuetong recalled what Feng Yuran said about them in the past, she started to feel hungry for real.
She looked up at Feng Yuran pitifully.
Feng Yuran reached out to hold up Mo Xuetong’s chin. He kissed them gently and asked with a smile that squinted his eyes, “Tong’er wants to eat that?”
Mo Xuetong wanted to pinch him. However, she was tiny and weak. Even though she had pinched him forcefully, it just felt like an itch to him. It did not hurt Feng Yuran at all.
He reached out to pinch her nose with an affectionate smile. “You little glutton!” Then, he quickly retracted his hand before she could swat at it.
However, the teasing note in his eyes made Mo Xuetong flush. She felt shy and annoyed. When Feng Yuran saw that she was really angry, he did not tease her again. Instead, he called out lazily to the driver for them to turn into the Fragrance House.
The horse carriage arrived at Fragrance House shortly and the two alighted. They entered the building. Even though it was already past dinner time, the Fragrance House was still very crowded. When the staff saw Feng Yuran, he immediately led them to a s.p.a.cious private room upstairs.
When the doors were pushed open, Mo Xuetong did not expect someone she knew to be inside. It was a handsome young man who was none other than her new cousin-in-law. It was said that he and Feng Yuran had similar tastes but did not get along well. He was Li Youmo!
It was evident that Li Youmo did not expect Feng Yuran to appear at this time. He raised his brows and then stood up to bow. Then, he asked curiously, “Your Highness, what are you doing here at this time?”
“You don’t have to be so polite. You and Consort Xuan are considered relatives, so you can dispense with the formality.” Feng Yuran said with a smile and reached out to stop Li Youmo from bowing to Mo Xuetong.
Mo Xuetong hurried forward and said with a smile, “Cousin-in-law, you don’t have to be so polite. Does Cousin know about this? We are cousins but are as close as sisters. There is no need for such formalities.”
Mo Xuetong heard from her cousin that Li Youmo treated her cousin well after marriage. He did not have any bed servants unlike what the rumors said. He did have a concubine, but that was from before he got married. Ever since her cousin married Li Youmo, Li Youmo never visited the concubine again. Instead, he treated Mo Xuetong’s cousin wholeheartedly. Mo Xuetong was very satisfied with that. As such, she was not as resistant against Li Youmo as before.
When Mo Xuetong saw how familiar Feng Yuran and Li Youmo were behaving, she knew that Li Youmo was also a sheep in wolf clothing. She immediately understood that Li Youmo’s bad reputation was like Feng Yuran’s. They were not real. She had not entrusted her cousin to the wrong man.
“My Lady, you are too kind.” Li Youmo did not insist and bowed to Mo Xuetong.
They settled down. Then, a staff served tea and cakes before leaving.
Feng Yuran placed a crab roe bun on the dish in front of Mo Xuetong. He said gently, “Try this. It is fresh from the wok and the ingredients inside are the best.”
Mo Xuetong picked up the bun and took a bite. A thick fragrance filled her mouth. She could not help but smile and nod furiously, “It’s good!”
“Eat more if it’s good. I’ll get them to serve another two more portions. We can eat it for supper tonight.” Feng Yuran’s eyes held affection and love for Mo Xuetong that could not be hidden. He placed another two buns onto her place. A hint of gentle laughter flashed in his eyes as he looked at the sweet smile on Mo Xuetong’s side profile. His Tong’er was so easily satisfied. Something this small could make her so happy.
Mo Xuetong glanced at Feng Yuran, sensing his heated gaze on her. However, she did not dare to do anything. Instead, she turned her head around and ignored him.
“Your Highness, you didn’t ask me to come today just to watch you and Consort Xuan’s display of affection, did you!” Soft laughter could be heard by the side. “Then I have to return earlier and be affectionate with my wife too.”
Mo Xuetong flushed when she heard that and lowered her head. She immediately felt embarra.s.sed.
“You must be jealous. Bring your wife next time as well.” Feng Yuran said lazily, putting down the chopsticks in his hand.
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