The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 104

Chapter 104: I Want Your Heart

“Little Marquis Shen, I told you at Full Moon Building that you didn’t need to serve as a servant for me.”

“But now that you’ve come, why aren’t you doing your job properly?” Pei Lingyi looked straight at the young man in front of her, her eyes clear and shallow, hidden beneath her long eyelashes. In one glance, Shen Xun felt like he was seen through completely.

“Ha… Eldest Miss Pei, don’t try to frame me. When I was sweeping just now, your maidservant saw clearly that it had nothing to do with me.”

He looked like a rogue, and Luoyan wanted to punch him, but Pei Lingyi stopped her and shook her head.

Seeing this, Shen Xun smiled even more happily.

He loved it when people couldn’t stand him but couldn’t do anything about it.

Hehe, come and hit me.

The young man didn’t look cute at all, but Pei Lingyi didn’t show any anger.

Even though he was provoking her, she just spoke softly to Layan beside her, “Go get some people to clean up these brooms. They’re piling up and look unsightly.”

With just one sentence, Layan suddenly realized that her Miss liked cleanliness.

She was so angry with Shen Xun that she forgot to clean up the brooms.

Now she didn’t care about being angry anymore and quickly picked up the brooms, also going to call people to clean up these things.

At this moment, there were only two people in the courtyard.

The wind was strong today, and the plum blossoms were blown off the branches, falling on the two people.

Shen Xun thought it was fun and picked up a few petals, then blew them into the air.

“The flowers in Eldest Miss Pei’s courtyard are all precious varieties.”

“I’m sure you must be someone who loves flowers.”

The young man’s tone had returned to normal, with a hint of coldness, as if the previous provocation was just an illusion.

“The wind is strong today. Why don’t you follow me to the pavilion nearby, and we can have a good chat?”

Shen Xun looked at her and smiled, “I’m at your service, Miss Pei.”

The stone chair under the pavilion was already covered with soft cushions, and there were screens around it to block the wind, leaving one side to view the snow.

Pei Lingyi would often sit here to drink tea and arrange flowers when she had nothing to do, and every spring, the courtyard would be full of colorful flowers.

When Shen Xun arrived, the courtyard was empty, but now that the two of them sat down, servants appeared out of nowhere, bringing various things in an orderly manner.

A small red clay stove, a silver kettle, and crystal clear cups…

Shen Xun felt surprised, as he had never had the leisure time to sit around a stove drinking tea on a cold day like this.

Pei Lingyi took out the Mi Yun Long Tuan tea from a lacquer box and roasted it over the stove. The stove was burning fiercely, making crackling sounds, which added a sense of warmth.

Shen Xun propped his chin and watched her movements, finding it amusing.

The silver kettle contained snow from the plum blossoms that had fallen on the trees during the first snowfall of the year. She used it to brew tea, and the tea would have a hint of plum blossom fragrance.

Pei Lingyi used a bamboo tea whisk to froth the tea quickly, and every movement was beautiful, making one want to immerse themselves in it.

But Shen Xun was unconsciously attracted to the girl’s snowy white wrists.

Her fingers were slender and beautiful, like fine jade, and the jade bracelet on her wrist collided with the crystal tea cup, making a crisp sound.
Pop!

“Here, Little Marquis, try the tea I brewed.”

The girl’s voice brought him back to reality. Unknowingly, he seemed to be led by her, no… that was impossible.

Shen Xun wouldn’t admit that he was attracted to his prey. He was here to investigate her secrets today.

He pinched his forehead and then put on a fake smile, “The tea brewed by Miss Pei must be excellent.”

He took a sip, and the tea flowed down his throat, warming his body.

Unfortunately, he didn’t like tea, and her elegance was wasted on him.

“Since we’ve finished the tea, shouldn’t we talk about something serious?”

His gaze was intense, as if he wanted to stare holes into the person in front of him.

No one knew that his plan had been disrupted. He had planned to take things slowly, but whenever he looked at her.

His hidden bad temper would be unleashed, and that was his hunting instinct. For this, he could even be honest with her.

Pei Lingyi, what secrets are you hiding?

The young man suddenly leaned forward, his hair tied back by a golden crown falling onto his shoulders, and the distance between them was suddenly narrowed.

Pei Lingyi could almost feel his warm breath.

He looked playful, with a hint of cruelty in his careless gaze, “I wonder why Miss Pei targeted Third Miss Xue?”

“Ha… Little marquis, are you not going to pretend anymore?” The girl’s fingers gently touched his hair, and every movement was extremely gentle.

Shen Xun glanced at the girl’s actions on his body. He hated being touched by others, but he sensed something similar.

“Then can Miss Pei answer my question?”

He looked curious, his eyes flashing with interest.

But the next moment, he suddenly froze.

The soft touch on his cheek made his mind go blank. The girl’s cool fingertips pinched the soft flesh on his cheek, and he could even see the satisfaction in her eyes.

“Like a fox.”

“Little marquis is truly a feast for the eyes, but it’s a pity that you’re not interested in women. However, after seeing you today, I found that you’re a bit different from what I heard.”

She intentionally lowered her voice, and since he leaned in earlier, it was like she was whispering in his ear now.

Shen Xun was stunned for a moment at first, but he quickly reacted and leaned in closer, his voice as sweet as honey, “Does it feel good when you pinch me, Sister Pei? Tell me all your secrets, okay?”

“I don’t want to tell my secrets to a little liar.”

She put down the hand that was pinching his cheek and instead trailed it down to his lips, throat, and then played with the agate pendant on his chest.

He grasped her restless hand and said in a hoarse voice, “Sister, tell me, and I’ll tell you about myself in return.”

Pei Lingyi’s eyes showed even more amusement, and she didn’t push him away. Instead, she looked at him directly.

Then she opened her lips slightly and said, “I don’t want to know about your business.”

“I want to ask Little marquis for something.”

“Oh? What is it?” Shen Xun asked back.

The small stove kept emitting heat, making their figures appear hazy.

The girl gently pushed him, and Shen Xun fell backward onto the soft cushion.

He looked up at Pei Lingyi as she stood up and walked towards him, then leaned in close to his ear.

Her voice was as light as a snowflake, “I want your heart.”