CHAPTER 26: CHAPTER 26: SHE DIDN’T EVEN MIND A BIT OF HIS SALIVA

Fu Shinian tried hard to maintain a calm expression, so as not to betray herself, but her heart was already spinning with shock.

Unexpectedly, even before the engagement was called off, just the mere idea of it could reduce Xiao Fengxing’s luck value by so much.

This shows how much luck the Fu family had to be absorbed by Xiao Fengxing in the original story for him to succeed.

Doesn’t this also mean that although Mr. Fu said so verbally, he also believed in his heart that Xiao Fengxing supported the Second Prince’s faction?

Fu Shinian breathed a sigh of relief and followed Fu Mingzhu back to the tent, worried about Fu Mingzhu, knowing how difficult it was for her to make this decision.

"Sister, are you okay?" Fu Shinian asked softly.

"I... I can’t bear to leave him..." Fu Mingzhu said in a low voice, "But I also cannot burden the family. Actually, I know, he doesn’t really like me. I always thought that as long as I tried my best to be good to him, I would eventually have a place in his heart."

"But it seems that no matter how hard I try, it’s useless." Fu Mingzhu raised her hand to cover her face, but tears still flowed through her fingers, "He doesn’t like me, no matter how hard I try, it’s useless."

Fu Shinian wanted to say that Xiao Fengxing is not a good person anyway.

It’s better that he doesn’t like her.

Fu Shinian sat beside Fu Mingzhu, hugging her without saying a word.

There was nothing appropriate to say at this moment.

It was quite difficult for Fu Mingzhu to make such a decision.

Clearly, the people of the Fu family have always prioritized the family.

"Is the Second Miss here?" came Jing Lai’s voice from outside the tent.

Fu Mingzhu quickly straightened up from Fu Shinian’s embrace, taking a handkerchief to wipe away the tears on her face.

Not wanting others to see Fu Mingzhu in a disheveled state, Fu Shinian immediately walked out of the tent, "I’m here."

Jing Lai handed over a red lacquered wooden food box with a smile, saying, "The Marquis specially had me send these, knowing you like the pastries made by the Marquis’s mansion’s cook."

"Thank you, Marquis." Fu Shinian happily accepted the box, opening it to find a faint medicinal fragrance mixed with the sweet scent of flowers and fruits.

Fu Shinian knowingly said, "Isn’t it something the Old Madam prepared for the Marquis and the Marquis didn’t want to eat?"

Jing Lai clasped his hands towards Fu Shinian, "The girl is indeed clever, though the Marquis does think of you."

Fu Shinian smiled and said, "Wait for me here for a moment."

"Yes."

Fu Shinian entered the tent and instructed Chunmian to divide some pastries while saying to Fu Mingzhu, "Sister, these are pastries sent by the Marquis. The cook at the Marquis’ mansion is truly skilled. They incorporate medicine into the food, but it’s still incredibly delicious. Eat some, they’re good for your health."

"The rest, I’ll take back and give them to the Marquis to eat." Fu Shinian explained, "The Marquis always finds excuses to avoid eating these things."

Fu Mingzhu chuckled, "I never thought the Marquis, who appears so aloof, would have such a side."

Not wanting to eat himself, he intended to have a young girl eat for him.

"The Old Madam instructed me to keep an eye on the Marquis to ensure he eats well." Fu Shinian said as she asked Chunmian to open the box she brought, "There’s a purple-wrapped package inside, Chunmian, please take it out for me."

Chunmian opened the box, and the top layer was indeed a purple rhombus-patterned package, which she took out.

Fu Shinian didn’t bother to look at the package Chunmian took out, not wanting to make Jing Lai wait too long, she hurriedly grabbed the food box and walked out of the tent with Chunmian.

"This way, Second Miss, please." Jing Lai quickly led the way.

Otherwise, Fu Shinian really wouldn’t know where Xiao Chengyu’s tent was set up.

Soon, they arrived outside Xiao Chengyu’s tent, and Jing Lai called from outside, "Marquis, the Second Miss Fu is here."

"Come in," came Xiao Chengyu’s voice from inside.

"Second Miss, please go inside," Jing Lai said with a smile.

Fu Shinian entered first, "Marquis."

Seeing her bow, Xiao Chengyu smiled slightly, "No need for such formalities every time, Second Miss."

"The Marquis had Jing Lai deliver pastries to me, did you eat yourself?" Fu Shinian inquired.

This caught Xiao Chengyu off guard, as he never lies, he replied, "No."

"That’s not okay." Fu Shinian put the box on the table, "I kept some pastries as snacks, but I can’t finish what’s left, would the Marquis eat with me?"

Xiao Chengyu paused and said, "I’m not hungry."

Fu Shinian didn’t care, at first, she might have found Xiao Chengyu’s cold demeanor unapproachable.

But after getting to know him, Fu Shinian understood his temperament well.

Fu Shinian bluntly said, "Before we set out, the Old Madam specifically told me to ensure you eat well. Marquis, you’re already a grown man, how can you still be like a child, needing to be coaxed to eat?"

Xiao Chengyu: "..."

This young girl has become increasingly bold before him.

When they first met at the Marquis’ mansion, she was clearly cautious.

Jing Lai thought, what else could it be?

It’s because you and the Old Madam spoiled her, that’s why.

However, Fu Shinian’s boldness was endearing.

Fu Shinian picked up a piece of puff pastry and brought it to Xiao Chengyu’s lips, "Marquis, do you really want to make someone feed you?"

Xiao Chengyu: "..."

Seeing Fu Shinian blinking her big eyes, with a look that seemed to say if things continued like this, he’d be an obstinate fool.

Xiao Chengyu thought, if he opened his mouth, would she really feed him?

Somehow, Xiao Chengyu found his mind hadn’t reacted yet, but his mouth opened first.

Fu Shinian couldn’t help but open her mouth in surprise.

He really wanted someone to feed him!

"Just like a child." Fu Shinian muttered while stuffing the puff pastry into Xiao Chengyu’s mouth.

It wasn’t until his mouth was stuffed full of pastries that Xiao Chengyu realized what he had done.

His cheeks involuntarily flushed red, overwhelmed with shock, he took a big bite.

However, the pastry and the filling in the middle were too thick, causing him to choke.

"Cough!" Xiao Chengyu hurriedly covered his mouth and coughed, "Cough, cough!"

Seeing him cough to the point of having a red face, Fu Shinian hurried to pour a cup of tea, "Marquis, have some tea."

Just as Xiao Chengyu was about to take the cup from Fu Shinian, she directly brought the cup to his lips.

In her panic, Fu Shinian couldn’t worry about so much.

Since the Old Madam entrusted her to oversee Xiao Chengyu’s eating, she couldn’t afford to let him choke.

Xiao Chengyu had no choice but to drink the cup of tea from Fu Shinian’s hand.

Still not having quite enough, Fu Shinian quickly poured another cup and brought it to him.

Xiao Chengyu wanted to say he could do it himself, but his mouth was still stuffed with pastry, unable to speak, he had to drink another cup of tea from Fu Shinian’s hand.

This time, he finally washed down the piece of pastry with the tea, then heard a small, unkind voice beside him, "Marquis, why did you take such a big bite!"

Xiao Chengyu: "...wasn’t it you who stuffed it into my mouth?"

Fu Shinian pouted and said, "Wasn’t it the Marquis who opened his mouth to let me feed him?"

Xiao Chengyu: "..."

"Cough!" He looked guiltily at the half-eaten pastry on the plate.

In the rush just now, Fu Shinian had casually placed it on top.

"I can eat by myself." Xiao Chengyu said.

"Really?" Fu Shinian looked at him with delight.

"Yes." Xiao Chengyu picked up the remaining half piece of pastry this time, carefully taking a bite, "See?"

Fu Shinian beamed as she took a bite of the piece beneath, "The chef at the Marquis’ mansion is truly amazing, everything he makes is delicious."

Xiao Chengyu opened his mouth, but before he could stop her, she had already eaten, so he could only let it go.

The piece of pastry he had bitten just now was placed on top, and the piece Fu Shinian took from below inevitably had some of his saliva on it, yet she showed no aversion.

After finishing a piece of pastry, Fu Shinian asked Chunmian to bring over the purple-wrapped package.

"Marquis, I brought something for you." Fu Shinian placed the package on the table.

Xiao Chengyu curiously watched as Fu Shinian opened the package, revealing a pale blue bellyband embroidered with pear blossoms, and beside it peeked out a sheer piece of faint yellow clothing.

Xiao Chengyu: "!!!"