Soon enough, Wu Luoluo regretted it deeply!
She had intended to imitate the young master and down the wine in one gulp. But as soon as a mouthful slid down her throat, a searing, spicy sensation hit her, making her eyes water and her nose run. She let out a violent fit of coughing, looking utterly disheveled.
"Drink slowly. No one's going to fight you for it," Shangguan Yun said as he patted her on the back to help her catch her breath. Then he took out a handkerchief from his robe and wiped her mouth.
Wu Luoluo looked up at Shangguan Yun with red, tear - filled eyes, looking so aggrieved. His hands were fair, slender, and with well - defined knuckles. The way he held the cup and sipped the wine was extremely elegant. Wu Luoluo stared at him intently, with her heart and eyes filled with his presence.
Shangguan Yun downed three cups in a row. A tinge of melancholy crept into his eyes, and there was an indescribable sorrow in his gaze, which made Wu Luoluo's heart ache.
Wu Luoluo took a small sip of the strong liquor in her cup and forced a bitter smile. "The dead are gone. Life must go on..."
Shangguan Yun paused for a moment, let out a soft sigh, and then raised his cup to drink another one.
Wu Luoluo was quite surprised. She had only taken a few sips, and it felt as if a fire had burned from her throat to her stomach. Her face started to flush. But the young master had drunk several cups in a row, yet his face remained unchanged, showing no sign of intoxication!
Shangguan Yun had been in a low mood for several days. Drinking today only made him feel worse. He murmured to himself, "Dongling had a hard life. Facing the endless persecution and suppression from various forces, she never showed any fear... I never thought she would end up like this! It's truly heart - wrenching..." As he said this, tears welled up in his eyes.
Wei Dongling: Big brother! I had no other choice, okay? Who said I wasn't afraid? I was scared to death from start to finish!
Wu Luoluo felt a pang of sadness in her heart. She forced a smile and said, "Miss Wei must be an extremely outstanding woman, right?"
Shangguan Yun nodded and smiled bitterly. "Yes! I've never met a girl as straightforward and unreserved as her..." Remembering the happy days when he and Wei Dongling made taro balls and sold milk tea together in Hanzhong, Shangguan Yun's eyes sparkled with longing. This made Wu Luoluo feel even more sour.
The wine in her cup didn't taste like wine. It was as sour and astringent as aged vinegar, making it hard to swallow.
"Luoluo, I'm sorry." In the past few days, how could Shangguan Yun not notice that Wu Luoluo's emotions had been affected because of him? But he was helpless. He had originally thought that it would be good to completely forget about Wei Dongling and live a happy life with Wu Luoluo. It didn't matter where they went, whether it was the capital or the Mang Mountains. As long as Luoluo was by his side, he would be content.
But after hearing the news of Wei Dongling's death, his heart ached so much that it felt like it was spasming! He couldn't get out of this state for several days. He understood that Wu Luoluo had been subtly hinting at him to mourn properly, but Wei Dongling had died so miserably in the Xiliang Kingdom. How could he mourn properly?
The Xiliang Prince Li Mingyang and the tenth prince Murong Yunqian, all those who had hurt her, hadn't been punished yet! He couldn't just give up.
And then there was Yu Zixi. Just thinking about him made Shangguan Yun grit his teeth in anger. He wished he could drag him out and give him a good beating. What on earth was this guy doing? What kind of man was he if he couldn't even protect his own woman?
Yu Zixi: Thanks! You can't beat me! You can't beat me even if I let you have one hand!
"Young master," Why did Wu Luoluo feel an uncontrollable urge to feel sorry for him and forgive him as soon as he apologized? Wu Luoluo's cheeks were flushed. She reached out to touch his face, and her small hand slid along his jawline, past his Adam's apple, and kept moving down.
Shangguan Yun's breath caught in his throat. His bright obsidian eyes suddenly narrowed as he looked at her. He grabbed her fidgeting hand and asked in a low voice, "Luoluo, are you drunk?" She had only taken a couple of small sips. How could her face be so red?
Wu Luoluo looked at his big hand tightly holding hers. She couldn't help but lower her head and smile faintly. "I'm not drunk. I just... here it hurts so much..." Wu Luoluo pulled his hand and placed it on her chest, with tears glistening in her eyes.
Since that night of passion, they hadn't been intimate again. In the Ouyang Mansion, the young master had been on the verge of losing control several times, but he had managed to hold back at the last moment out of consideration for propriety.
Now that they had left the Ouyang Mansion, the young master had been too preoccupied with the news of that girl's death to show any affection towards her. Wu Luoluo felt a bit panicked. Taking advantage of her slight intoxication, she asked, "Maybe in the young master's heart, Miss Wei is much more important than I am..."
Wu Luoluo looked extremely alluring at this moment. Shangguan Yun instantly recalled her passion and enthusiasm that night, as well as the enchanting moans when she lay on his chest. His heart raced, and he was about to pull Wu Luoluo into his arms when she asked this question, which really caught him off guard.
Shangguan Yun lowered his head and thought for a while. He said seriously, "Dongling does occupy a very important position in my heart. After her death, I even felt as if a part of my heart was missing. And Luoluo, you are the most important person in my life. I'm willing to abandon my former status and just stay by your side..." He didn't want to lie to her. It was indeed hard for him to let go of Wei Dongling. But he also knew that by now, Wu Luoluo had become an indispensable part of his life.
Before he could finish speaking, Wu Luoluo stepped forward and kissed him, silencing him. Even if the young master was just saying these words to make her happy, she was content. The fact that he was willing to comfort her was enough.
Wu Luoluo wrapped her arms around Shangguan Yun's neck and clumsily kissed his lips.
Shangguan Yun's body was instantly set on fire. After a passionate kiss, he gasped hoarsely, "Luoluo, I like you. I want to marry you! I brought you back to give you a proper status! I wanted our elders to witness and bless our wedding day! I never meant to trap you in the capital. If you're not happy in the capital, we'll immediately go back to the Mang Mountains." The words of the old lady Ouyang that day still rang in his ears. He was afraid that Wu Luoluo would back out because she didn't want to marry far away.
Wu Luoluo felt a sourness welling up in her heart. She buried her head in his neck, smiling through her tears. As long as the young master had her in his heart, she was willing to follow him anywhere! She would go through fire and water for him!
Shangguan Yun tightly hugged Wu Luoluo's soft body and whispered in her ear, "I'm sorry, Luoluo. I've made you worry these days. Please believe that I'll cheer up. I still have you."
Looking at Wu Luoluo's shy expression, Shangguan Yun's throat tightened. He lowered his head and kissed her lips fiercely. The fire in his heart could no longer be suppressed. He picked her up and carried her to the bed, then reached out to untie her belt.
Wu Luoluo's face was flushed. She tightly wrapped her arms around his shoulders.
But just as they were about to be completely consumed by passion, there was a soft knock on the door.