Chapter 2271: You're Taking Advantage

Chapter 2271: You're Taking Advantage

Outside the door, Xia Yan and Ying Xi exchanged a knowing look and glanced at the sky.

Well, it had been half an hour since Xia Yan had reported the situation.

Meng Yunzheng took Shu Yu to the flower hall, where they had a simple breakfast, and then had the food prepared and moved to the bamboo grove.

There weren't many people left in the house. Meng Pei took Meng Xiaoshu's family with him, as well as aunt Hong and Song Le.

Aside from a few daily busy servants, there were only the two of them.

This was also Meng Pei's intention. Shu Yu had just become a part of the Meng family, and there were undoubtedly many adjustments to make. Although they were familiar with each other, he still wanted to give her plenty of time and space to settle in.

The bamboo grove on the south side of the courtyard had been there originally, growing tall and lush. When they renovated it, everyone liked it, so they kept it.

Now it was a perfect place to relax on a summer day.

Shu Yu sat on a mat, and Ying Xi brought her plenty of snacks and tea. A cool breeze blew by, and Shu Yu sighed comfortably.

Then, amid the rustling of bamboo leaves, Meng Yunzheng suddenly raised his sword, and his figure darted through the bamboo forest, exuding an air of grace and freedom that made him look somewhat ethereal and carefree.

As Shu Yu watched, her feeding movements came to a halt. Yunzheng's sword dance was graceful and unrestrained, and his choice to reject officialdom and live as a carefree scholar was a perfect match for him.

Now that they were married, he had become the top scholar and established his own academy, this feeling became even more apparent.

Shu Yu found herself inexplicably captivated by it.

When Meng Yunzheng sheathed his sword and leaped to her side, her gaze was still somewhat entranced.

Meng Yunzheng raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong, wife?"

"...It's good, you deserve a reward."

Shu Yu instantly came to her senses, clapping her hands sincerely. She picked a peeled grape and placed it in his mouth. "Is it sweet?"

"Sweet." Meng Yunzheng looked at her intently. "But isn't this reward a bit too small? I've been dancing for a while, and I'm covered in sweat."

Shu Yu wiped his sweat with a handkerchief. "Like this?"

"Not enough."

Shu Yu poured him a cup of tea.

"Still not enough."

"You're pushing your luck," Shu Yu said.

"I can't help it; my wife's first reward left a deep impression on me, and it whetted my appetite."

Shu Yu recalled the time she had kissed him in excitement when he became the top scholar.

Indeed, a man who had tasted sweetness could be quite demanding, and he no longer wanted to eat plain noodles.

Shu Yu glanced around. Aside from Ying Xi and Xia Yan, there was no one else around.

The two of them were quite clever too. When Meng Yunzheng approached, they had already turned away, pretending to be busy with other things.

Shu Yu's lips twitched, and she planted a kiss on Meng Yunzheng's lips.

This time, she reacted quickly and moved away before Meng Yunzheng could place his hand on the back of her head. She stood up and walked towards the bamboo grove. "I'll go to the cellar and get some ice to make a tasty treat for you."

"Alright, Miss."

Meng Yunzheng watched their servant and mistress' figures grow farther away, and he chuckled softly. Sitting on the mat, he ate a couple of grapes.

Shu Yu went to make fruit ice drinks, and since she had nothing else to do, the house had readily available ice cubes and fruits.

She went to the kitchen and took grapes, watermelon, peaches, and mangoes, some of which were gifts from the wedding the day before, and some were purchased by the Meng family. There was quite a lot, especially the grapes, which were tempting in large clusters.