Rumble-
Muffled thunder rolled over the city. The rain suddenly grew heavier, and a crosswind sprang up.
Near Dyeing Street, Ye Jingtang held an oil-paper umbrella in one hand against the wind, his other arm around Ning'er. Shielding her with his body from the rain driving sideways, he could not resist a quip:
"This rain is just like you the night before last... hiss-"
Luo Ning huddled beneath Ye Jingtang's arm. She had been rather touched that the little rogue had taken the initiative to shelter her from the wind and rain, but at those words, her cool, beautiful face flushed with mortification and anger. She pinched his waist hard.
"Little rogue, just try mentioning that again! I didn't do it on purpose... I already bought you new sheets to make up for it!"
Ye Jingtang apologized with a smile and used his sleeve to block the wind and rain, pretending nothing had happened.
Since they were almost home, he quickened his pace, intending to dash straight into Dyeing Street.
But Heroine Luo, tucked in his arms, seemed to have been angered by his loose tongue and was ready to turn back.
"I'm going to the Wang Family Medical Clinic. I'll brew your medicine afterward."
"The rain's so heavy. Go tomorrow."
"No! You're getting more and more outrageous, you little rogue. I'm not anything to you. It's bad enough that you don't repay kindness, but you keep taking a mile when given an inch..."
"Shh, shh. There's a carriage ahead."
Ye Jingtang hurried forward. With the rain so heavy, he only heard the horses snorting when he reached the entrance to Dyeing Street. He raised his umbrella and saw a luxurious carriage parked by the roadside, sheltering from the rain.
Guards stood outside the carriage. Its window was open, and