The fine rain pattered outside the window. Paired with the sprawling courtyard residence in this watery region, it really did make people lazier, leaving them with no motivation whatsoever to get out of bed.
Ye Jingtang leaned against his pillow. After a night of recuperation, the slight flush in his complexion had faded, leaving his face cool and composed. With one arm around the alluring Third Madam, he gently rubbed her red cherry with his fingertips, pondering the news Miss Fan had brought last night.
Pei Xiangjun rested her head on his shoulder, her eyes closed and a lingering trace of springtime passion between her brows. Perhaps his rubbing had stirred a response; her hand shifted to cover her watermelon.
Deprived of his plaything, Ye Jingtang glanced down, then raised a hand to smooth the hair beside her ear.
"Third Madam?"
Pei Xiangjun's lashes fluttered, but she did not open her eyes, merely murmuring softly:
"Hurry up and attend to your business. Haven't you heard that gorging yourself after going hungry for too long is even worse for your health?"
Ye Jingtang had no intention of practicing the Good Morning Stance. He merely sighed.
"It's neither cold nor hot, and it's raining. Perfect weather for sleeping in. Ah..."
Pei Xiangjun knew Ye Jingtang had gone to sleep too late and was bound to be listless in the morning. She had helped refresh him a few times before, so she said nothing more. Propping herself up, she pulled Ye Jingtang into a bear hug, burying him completely, and looked down.
"Feeling awake now? Hmm?"
"Mmm..."
Ye Jingtang felt he could not breathe, and his mind instantly cleared considerably. He raised a hand slightly and patted her moon.
Only then did Pei Xiangjun release him in satisfaction. Cupping his handsome face, she