Chapter 123: Meeting (1)

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Chu Lian held up the cup of mead and took a small sip. Just like the swirling of the golden mead within the snow white porcelain cup, Chu Lians heart also slowly lost its calm.

She had a faint inkling that what happened just now seemed a little strange.

Why would Royal Princess Duanjia suddenly have a stomachache? They had clearly eaten the exact same foods. However, Royal Princess Duanjias expression hadnt seemed fake.

It felt like she had unknowingly landed in someones net.

The more she thought about it, the faster Chu Lians heart beat. Her face suddenly turned pale. She turned to Xiyan, who was standing next to her, and was about to mention leaving a little early. However, the moment she turned around, her eyes met with the gaze of Xiao Bojian.

Chu Lians pupils abruptly shrunk and she was stunned for a moment. Why would Xiao Bojian appear here?

Xiao Bojian hadnt expected to meet Chu Lians gaze the moment he passed the screen at the entrance of the room. The coincidence made it seem like their thoughts were connected. With that thought in mind, his heart couldnt help but melt.

Lianer!

Chu Lian:

How could she have such rotten luck?! Darn it!

Chu Lian inwardly snapped curse after curse to the high heavens.

Nothing good ever happened when she ran into Xiao Bojian. Previously, she had managed to escape him at the Dingyuan Estate. But evidently, that luck didnt last for long. She just had to bump into him here. Was the story ever going to let her live her life in peace? She wasnt the original Chu Lian! Deceptively pretty, carnivorous Venus flytraps werent her type.

It was too dangerous to like someone like Xiao Bojian; you wouldnt know when youd be sold for his own selfish benefits.

Although Chu Lian was completely frustrated and unhappy on the inside, after she got over the initial shock of seeing Xiao Bojian here, her heart slowly regained its inner calm.

She wasnt the original Chu Lian, who might have gotten flustered over this guys appearance. Judging from the situation, Royal Princess Duanjias sudden departure must have had something to do with him.

Xiyans soul almost left her body when she heard Xiao Bojians sweet call of Lianer.

She turned and stared dazedly at the tall gentleman standing by the screen.

Xiyan had a stronger reaction than Chu Lian; her entire body stiffened. She couldnt believe that Mister Xiao had appeared here at Defeng Teahouse of all places. Furthermore, in Third Young Madam and Royal Princess Duanjias private room!

Chu Lian had already stood up by now. Xiao Bojians greedy eyes were locked onto her.

After so many days apart, he eagerly looked at his lover: she was dressed in a light yellow dress with a light blue outer layer embroidered with flowers. She carried a small green pouch at her waist, together with a thousand blessings jade amulet. Her fingers looked long and slender.

There was a jade green hairpin with gold inlays nestled in her hair, and a ruby headband on her forehead. The peach blossom pattern of the lining suited her complexion well. Xiao Bojians eyes roamed greedily over her red lips, curved nose, almond-shaped eyes and rounded cheeks. His fingers stroked the inside of his sleeve, as if he were touching the face of the person before him.

Unfortunately, he was only looking at what Chu Lian was wearing, and didnt notice the guarded look in her wide, moist eyes.

Chu Lian remained standing in silence as she waited for Xiao Bojian to speak. She wasnt trying to act calm; she knew clearly that she couldnt leave now, no matter how much she wanted to!

With how tricky Xiao Bojian was, she highly doubted that he wouldnt have a backup plan.

Perhaps Xiao Bojian had finally noticed that the atmosphere was a little tense. He lowered his head, shifting his gaze away from Chu Lians body. Then, he walked up to Royal Princess Duanjias vacant seat and sat down without so much as a by your leave.

He realised that Chu Lian was still standing a little stiffly. His brow wrinkled slightly and he called out in a gentle tone, Lianer, come. Sit down.

Wouldnt she have sat down already if that was what she wanted?! If she had a choice, she would have long left already without turning back!

Though these were her true thoughts, Chu Lian still obediently sat down anyway. She lowered her gaze, hiding the emotions in her eyes that were surely different from what he would expect from Chu Lian.