jdhmnovel Chapter 275 A new journey
Chapter 275 A new journey
The two walked out of the room side by side, remaining silent the whole way, but their hearts were pounding like deer.
Upon arriving at the side hall, Shuyun and Lin Yu had already set out the food. The steaming dishes emitted an enticing aroma, but Cui Zhihao and Shi Wanxia seemed somewhat distracted.
"Young Master Cui, Miss Shi, please have a seat and try my cooking," Lin Yu greeted them warmly.
Cui Zhihao and Shi Wanxia sat down at the dining table and began to eat.
But their minds weren't on the food. Occasionally their eyes would meet, then they would quickly look away, and a blush would unconsciously appear on their faces.
Shuyun and Lin Yu looked at the two of them with some doubt in their hearts, but they didn't ask any questions. They just silently wondered if something had happened between the two of them.
"Sister Shi, don't worry. We'll be careful this time when we go back to Xinyang. Once everyone's in the capital, we'll start over and live a good life."
"Shu Yun said. Looking at Shu Yun's determined eyes, and then at Lin Yu's smiling face beside her, Shi Wanxia felt a warm current surge in her heart.
“Yes, we definitely can,” Shi Wanxia said, her tone more determined.
After dinner, Shi Wanxia returned to her room. Lying on her bed, the image of helping Cui Zhihao get dressed kept replaying in her mind.
Choi Ji-ho's flustered eyes and the faint scent emanating from him made her heart race again.
"What's wrong with me?"
Shi Wanxia asked herself softly, her cheeks burning, her heart filled with a strange yet sweet feeling.
Meanwhile, Choi Ji-ho was also lying in bed, unable to calm down for a long time.
Shi Wanxia's gentleness, thoughtfulness, and her faint smile were all etched into his heart like a brand.
"Could it be... that I've fallen for Miss Shi?" Cui Zhihao thought to himself, and his face flushed again as soon as the thought crossed his mind.
From that day on, the relationship between Cui Zhihao and Shi Wanxia seemed to undergo some subtle changes.
When they are together, they always unconsciously become a little shy, but they can't help but want to get closer to each other.
The sky was turning a pale white, and the first rays of dawn were breaking. Soft light shone through the paper windows and into Shi Wanxia's boudoir.
Shi Wanxia was already dressed neatly, in a simple yet dignified casual outfit that accentuated her gentle yet capable demeanor.
Today is her first day in office, and she is filled with anticipation and nervousness, so she got up early and carefully prepared herself.
She carefully arranged her hair in front of the bronze mirror, patiently combing and putting each strand back in place.
His eyes revealed determination and focus, as if he were declaring his resolve for the new journey that was about to begin.
Meanwhile, Shuyun also got up very early. In the kitchen, her busy figure moved among the pots and pans, and before long, steaming breakfasts were ready.
She carried the food out of the kitchen and immediately saw that Shi Wanxia and Cui Zhihao had already tidied up in the living room and were talking quietly.
"Sister Shi, Young Master Cui, come and have breakfast!"
With a sweet smile on her face, Shuyun placed the breakfast steadily in front of them.
The aroma of the food instantly filled the air, adding a touch of warmth and life to the slightly chilly morning.
Shuyun looked at Shi Wanxia, a hint of worry creeping into her heart.
She knew that Shi Wanxia would be very busy with official duties once she took office, and that Young Master Cui was injured. She was really worried about whether her sister could handle it.
After hesitating for a moment, Shuyun finally spoke up: "Sister Shi, you'll have to work hard these next few days. After court, you can go to the brokerage and buy some people."
Shi Wanxia was holding a bowl of porridge, about to drink it, when she heard Shuyun's words, and her hand holding the spoon paused slightly.
She frowned slightly, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes. She had to admit that she hadn't considered the point Shuyun had mentioned.
But at this moment, she had no concrete plans regarding the purchase of personnel. Just as she was about to respond, Choi Ji-ho quickly interrupted her.
“Miss Shuyun, don’t worry. I have already notified Cui Jiu to come to the capital. He should be arriving soon. He has brought a few people to take care of our daily needs.”
Choi Ji-ho put down his chopsticks and spoke gently. His eyes held a reassuring certainty, as if everything was under his control.
Shi Wanxia was slightly taken aback, and then a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
She turned to look at Cui Zhihao, her eyes filled with gratitude: "Brother Cui, thank you for being so thoughtful."
Choi Ji-ho met her gaze, a faint smile playing on his lips: "There's no need for thanks, there's no need for such formalities between us."
"Now that you are about to take office, there are many things to worry about. You can leave these trivial matters to me."
Upon hearing this, Shuyun felt relieved, and a smile returned to her face: "That's good, then I can rest assured."
After the three finished breakfast, Shi Wanxia got up, straightened her clothes again, and prepared to go out.
Choi Ji-ho also stood up, wanting to see her off.
"Brother Cui, you're injured, you don't need to see me off. You should take good care of yourself and recover," Shi Wanxia quickly advised.
Cui Zhihao insisted, "It's alright, I'll see you to the door." With that, he ignored Shi Wanxia's objections and accompanied her out of the courtyard.
Shuyun stood at the door, watching their departing figures, silently praying that Shi Wanxia's journey would go smoothly.
Along the way, Cui Zhihao and Shi Wanxia walked side by side. The streets were not yet fully bustling in the early morning, with only a few pedestrians hurrying by occasionally.
A gentle breeze swept by, bringing a touch of coolness and ruffling the hair of late summer.
"Today is your first day in office, and you will inevitably encounter some setbacks. If anyone makes things difficult for you, don't be stubborn. Come back and tell me."
Cui Zhihao turned to look at Shi Wanxia, his eyes full of concern and instructions.
Shi Wanxia nodded slightly, her expression firm: "Brother Cui, don't worry, I will handle this carefully. Now that I have taken on this responsibility, I will not back down easily."
As they spoke, the two arrived at the palace gate.
Shi Wanxia stopped, took a deep breath, and turned to look at Cui Zhihao: "Brother Cui, I'm going in."
Choi Ji-ho nodded slightly, his eyes filled with encouragement: "Go ahead, I'll wait for you to come back."
Shi Wanxia turned around and walked into the palace gate with firm steps.
The rising sun cast its rays, enveloping her figure as if draping her in a golden armor.
Shuyun, Lin Yiyu, and the other two had finished packing. Lin Yu used his personal assets to hire a caravan of carriages to escort them back to Xinyang.
Shuyun and Qinxin quickly bowed and greeted Lin Yiyu, who then helped them up.
"Sister Shuyun, Miss Qinxin, you're making me feel so awkward! We're all family, there's no need for such formalities."
"The preparations were hasty, so there may be some shortcomings. Please forgive us, ladies. It's getting late, so let's hurry and set off!"