He finally understood how other people felt when he lied to them. It was rather unpleasant.
"Alliance Leader Lu, did Miaomiao say anything when she met you before?" Grand Tutor Yuan suddenly asked.
Lu Yin recalled Yuan Miaomiao's peerless beauty and the alluring Love Flower Gu. His heart stirred despite himself. Her beautiful face beneath the Love Flower Gu was far too tempting. "Nothing much. Why do you ask, Grand Tutor?"
Grand Tutor Yuan gave a bitter smile. "Ever since Miaomiao met you, she's been different. She's seemed much more downcast. Alliance Leader Lu, I have a favor to ask. I hope you'll agree."
"Please, Grand Tutor," Lu Yin said.
Grand Tutor Yuan looked troubled, but still gritted his teeth and said, "Please talk with Miaomiao and help her put her worries to rest. I would be most grateful." As he spoke, he actually bowed to Lu Yin.
Lu Yin hurriedly helped him up. "Grand Tutor, you're too kind. If Miss Miaomiao needs any help, I'll gladly do whatever I can."
"Thank you, Alliance Leader Lu. Someone, escort him to see Miaomiao," Grand Tutor Yuan ordered.
Lu Yin bade Grand Tutor Yuan farewell and followed a maid to where Yuan Miaomiao was staying. He had to admit he was a little eager to see her. That woman's charm was hard to resist. It wasn't that he liked her, of course; everyone appreciated beauty.
A spring bubbled with white mist. When Lu Yin arrived, the first thing he saw was a pair of pale, delicate feet rising from the water and then dipping back in. She splashed about like a playful young girl, sending droplets onto the lotus blossoms floating on the spring.
It was a beautiful sight. Especially when Yuan Miaomiao turned her face toward him. Beneath the enchanting Love