"I'm not that delicate, it's just washing clothes. It won't tire me out. You've also been tired all day, so get some rest. I'll be leaving now."
She had only come to see if Lu Shi needed any help. Seeing that he was fine, she had nothing to worry about.
Moreover, it was already late. They were not yet married, and if she stayed longer in a room with a man and a woman, it would surely lead to gossip. It was better for her to leave quickly.
"Wait... wait a moment!"
Lu Shi hesitated for a long time, but before Cai Qing could leave, he called out to stop her.
"What is it? Is there something else?"
Cai Qing's brows furrowed slightly, and she looked at Lu Shi with a confused gaze, asking if there was anything else.
"I... I..." Lu Shi stammered, scratching the back of his head, a look of difficulty on his face.
After weighing his options for a long time, he slowly took out something he had prepared earlier from his embrace.
It was carefully wrapped in red cloth. As it was gradually unwrapped, a jade bracelet was revealed. Its emerald green color looked very good, suggesting that the bracelet was indeed quite expensive.
"This bracelet... it was left to me by my mother. She instructed me to give it to... to my future wife. I'll give this bracelet to you."
After speaking, before Cai Qing could react, Lu Shi eagerly placed the bracelet on her wrist.
The emerald green bracelet looked even more beautiful against her fair wrist. Cai Qing looked absolutely stunning wearing it.
"You look so beautiful wearing it."
Lu Shi's eyes were glued to her, and he seemed lost in admiration for a long time.
After being complimented, Cai Qing's fair face immediately turned red, making her appear even more demure and lovely.
"Don't talk nonsense," she chided Lu Shi playfully. Cai Qing lowered her head to look at the bracelet in her hand. It was so precious. They weren't married yet, and it wasn't proper for her to wear a bracelet now. It was unsuitable.
"We're not married yet, so it's not appropriate for me to wear the bracelet. Please take it back for now."
Saying this, Cai Qing was about to take off the bracelet, but Lu Shi quickly stepped forward and held her hand.
As their hands touched, it was as if an electric shock passed through them. Both of them flinched and withdrew their hands.
After this, Cai Qing's face flushed even more deeply. Her hand still held the sensation of their touch, making her even more flustered.
"I've wanted to give you this bracelet for a long time. I... I've already decided that you are my future wife. If you feel it's not proper, I will go and beg the young madam to agree to our marriage. If the young madam doesn't agree, I will kneel there until she does."
He had long since decided that Cai Qing was his wife and would never marry anyone else. He had wanted to ask the young madam for their blessing for a long time but had been too busy and never found a suitable opportunity, so it was delayed.
Now, it seemed he couldn't wait any longer. He would go and beg the young madam first thing tomorrow morning.
"You... what nonsense are you talking about? I... I won't talk to you anymore!"
After saying this, Cai Qing felt extremely embarrassed and ran away directly.
Only Lu Shi, the blockhead, remained with a confused expression, not quite understanding Cai Qing's meaning.
...
Cai Qing hurried back to her room and impatiently closed the door. She placed a hand on her rapidly beating heart, the blush on her face still present.
Lu Shi's words echoed in her mind, and the shyness on her face became even more uncontainable.
She had always thought of Lu Shi as a simple-minded person, but she hadn't expected him to say such things today. It was truly hard to believe.
She raised her hand, and the bracelet on her wrist was even more conspicuous. She gently stroked the bracelet, a smile of happiness spreading across her lips.
"Cai Qing sister, what good thing has happened to you? You're smiling so happily?"
As soon as Chu Qing entered, she saw Cai Qing grinning foolishly in a daze. Without a doubt, she knew something good had happened.
As she lowered her gaze, she was immediately drawn to the bracelet on Cai Qing's wrist. She quickly leaned in and asked, "Cai Qing sister, this bracelet is so beautiful. Did Lord Lu give it to you?"
Her mind had been read, and Cai Qing felt even more embarrassed. She gently patted Chu Qing's arm and chided softly, "What nonsense are you talking about, you little girl."
"Looking at how happily you're smiling, it seems Lord Lu definitely gave you this bracelet. Cai Qing sister, are good things coming your way soon?"
Although Chu Qing was young, she had seen many things. She understood such matters well and thought she would soon be eating Cai Qing sister's wedding cake.
"You mischievous girl, you're really getting cheeky now. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I'll tear your little mouth apart."
Cai Qing feigned anger and reached out as if to tear at Chu Qing's mouth, since she always made fun of her like this.
"Good sister... good sister, I won't dare anymore, I won't dare. Please don't be angry with me."
Chu Qing quickly pleaded for mercy and turned away in a hurry, afraid that Cai Qing would really tear her mouth.
"See if you dare to talk nonsense again."
"I won't dare... I really won't dare."
Chu Qing repeatedly guaranteed. After a moment, she walked back to Cai Qing and sat down. After a moment of contemplation, she finally voiced her question: "Cai Qing sister, tell me, did Lord Lu mention anything about marriage?"
"You mischievous girl, you dare to bring it up again."
Seeing that Cai Qing seemed genuinely angry, Chu Qing quickly shut her mouth. "I won't talk about it if you don't want me to. Don't be angry."
Cai Qing suppressed the smile on her lips, her face showing a stern expression. "If you dare to..."
"I won't say it. I'll go get some water. We can wash up and then go to bed."
Since she couldn't get any more information, Chu Qing decided not to ask further. It was best to get ready and go to sleep. She had been taking care of the two young masters all day and was exhausted.
After Chu Qing left, Cai Qing finally let out a slow sigh of relief. This Chu Qing's mouth was quite formidable, saying everything that came to her mind.
It made her embarrassed just now, and she didn't know what to say. Fortunately, she didn't press further.
Cai Qing reached out to touch the bracelet, her lips curved in a smile of pure happiness.
...
Lu Shi tossed and turned all night without sleep. As soon as dawn broke, he got out of bed, his eyes dark with circles, and stood outside Feng Jin's room.