“Huh?” Everyone present was dumbfounded. Only Feng Zuojun, sitting in the carriage, covered his mouth with his hand, stifling a laugh.
“What’s the matter? Are you unwilling, little brother?” Feng Wan’er raised an eyebrow.
“This…” Su Baiyi was momentarily speechless. Unlike the others present who had grown up under the protection of their families, he had been raised in Apricot Blossom Village and was well-versed in worldly interactions. That was why he had been able to step forward and deal with the Feng family when the others were at a loss. However, this was the first time he had encountered such blatant flirting.
“Baiyi is my personal attendant, we grew up together…” Xie Yuling said, lowering his head.
“You said yourself that he’s grown up. When people grow up, they eventually leave your side. Even though he’s your attendant, he should have his own life.” Feng Wan’er’s gaze remained fixed on Su Baiyi, her eyes sparkling. “Of course, if you already have someone in your heart, little brother, like this pretty young lady beside you, then forget I said anything. But if not, why don’t you come into my carriage and chat with me? You can always return to Young Master Xie whenever you wish.”
“You shouldn’t call me little sister. The Third Elder and our Xie family head are of the same generation, so we should address you as aunt.” Nangong Xi’er said coldly.
“Oh dear, are you saying I’m old?” Feng Wan’er wasn’t offended, still smiling. “But some men like me just the way I am. A little older, and I understand men better. Isn’t that right, little Su Su?”
Su Baiyi hurriedly shook his head, “I, I, I, I don’t understand, I don’t, I don’t understand.”
Nangong Xi’er glared at him. “Why are you stuttering? Why are you blushing? Do you really like her?”
“I…” Su Baiyi started to explain hastily.
“Go with my aunt,” Feng Zuojun suddenly whispered behind him. “This way, we can enter the Feng family without arousing suspicion.”
Su Baiyi hurriedly continued, “I do like her!”
Nangong Xi’er’s eyes widened in anger, “Pah!”
“Senior Sister, think of the bigger picture!” Feng Zuojun hurriedly grabbed Nangong Xi’er’s hand from behind.
“Auntie is waiting for you.” Feng Wan’er, no longer calling herself sister, cast one last flirtatious glance at Su Baiyi before drawing the curtain and returning to the carriage.
“Even though my aunt is thirty-five this year, she’s still the most beautiful woman in our Feng family. When she was young, countless young masters from prominent families proposed to her. Even now, those guys who have become sect leaders still want to wish to rekindle old flames with her from time to time. You won’t regret it!” Feng Zuojun encouraged, “My dear Uncle Su!”
“Senior Sister…” Su Baiyi looked at Nangong Xi’er.
“Think of the bigger picture,” Nangong Xi’er said through gritted teeth.
“If it weren’t for the fact that this aunt doesn’t fancy me, I would surely sacrifice myself for the greater good,” Xie Yuling said calmly.
“You’ve really changed,” Su Baiyi said in a deep voice.
“From the bottom of my heart,” Xie Yuling’s expression remained unchanged.
“You’ve become shameless,” Su Baiyi sighed, standing up.
Nangong Xi’er looked up at him, “Playing hard to get, saying you’re unwilling, but actually quite excited, aren’t you?”
Su Baiyi lifted his foot, then put it back down. To be honest, his current feelings, apart from nervousness and shame, were indeed tinged with a bit of eagerness. He had grown up reading books on moral conduct and believed his willpower was exceptional, but Feng Wan’er’s glances had truly stirred his heart. Now, Nangong Xi’er’s words jolted him awake, and he realized something was amiss. He lowered his voice and said, “This Aunt Feng knows charm techniques!”
“Get lost!” Nangong Xi’er stood up and kicked Su Baiyi, sending him flying out of the carriage. Su Baiyi tumbled from one carriage directly into the opposite one, landing right in Feng Wan’er’s arms.
Feng Wan’er wasn’t startled at all. Holding Su Baiyi, she playfully scratched his head, “Little Su Su, in such a hurry?”
Lying in Feng Wan’er’s embrace, Su Baiyi was enveloped by a delicate fragrance and a soft, warm embrace. His mind went completely blank.
Feng Wan’er looked at the handsome scholar in front of her, his face flushed and dumbfounded, and found him even more adorable. She wanted to take things further, but after some thought, decided it might not be appropriate. So she pulled Su Baiyi to sit beside her, “Sit here and rest for a bit.”
“Aunt… Aunt, please don’t be angry,” Su Baiyi finally came to his senses and sat beside her, trying to calm his breathing.
“It’s just a chat, don’t be nervous.” Feng Wan’er patted his head. “Driver, let’s head home.”
Xie Yuling returned to the carriage and glanced at Feng Zuojun. Feng Zuojun also looked at him, and after a brief moment of holding back, they both burst into laughter.
Nangong Xi’er, with a cold expression, flicked the reins and urged the horse to follow. “Feng Zuojun, what’s the relationship between this aunt and your father?”
“My aunt… is a very strange person. She maintains a distant relationship with her brothers and never gets involved in family matters, unless something major happens, then she might show her face.” Feng Zuojun replied.
“Then Su Baiyi, in her hands…” Nangong Xi’er said slowly.
“Don’t worry, my aunt may be flirtatious, but she’s not a predator. She wouldn’t just devour a handsome young man upon sight. If she says it’s just a chat, then it really is just a chat. Of course, if the chat goes well…” Feng Zuojun couldn’t help but laugh again, “Then it would be Junior Brother Su’s good fortune!”
“Hyah!” Nangong Xi’er abruptly jerked the reins, causing the entire carriage to jolt.
Meanwhile, in the other carriage, Su Baiyi felt his heart pounding as if it would jump out. Feng Wan’er poured him a cup of tea. “Come, have some tea brewed by your aunt.”
Su Baiyi stared at the teacup in his hand, and the longer he looked, the more he felt like two words were written on it:
Aphrodisiac.
“This is Water Mist Rain Dew, a rare and exquisite tea,” Feng Wan’er said softly. “It would be a waste to taint such tea with drugs.”
Su Baiyi raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.
“Su Baiyi, I really like this name,” Feng Wan’er continued. “Did your young master give it to you?”
“My master gave it to me!” Su Baiyi put down the teacup and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
“Who is your master?” Feng Wan’er asked.
“Xie…” Su Baiyi suddenly realized and quickly said, “An old gentleman from the Xie family.”
“I’m very fond of the Xie family. When I was young, I met a young master from the Xie family, and after that, I couldn’t look at anyone else. The moment I saw you, I felt you resembled him in his youth. His name was Xie Kanhua.” Feng Wan’er said wistfully.
“I don’t know him, I don’t know him!” Su Baiyi exclaimed.
“Aren’t you a servant of the Xie family? You don’t know one of the most famous people in the Xie family?” Feng Wan’er put down her teacup.
“I’ve admired him for a long time but never met him,” Su Baiyi quickly explained.
“What a pity,” Feng Wan’er shook her head. “I thought you had some connection with him.”