"Chirp-chirp~~..."
With the silver moon overhead, Niao Niao, well fed and watered, hopped down the dark alley toward Little South Street.
Not far behind, a man and woman in black walked side by side. After seeing Hua Qingzhi, Dongfang Liren had gone back to eat and had become a little tipsy over dinner. Now, arms folded across her chest, she spoke with a slightly chilly gaze:
"What a fine 'Alone and wordless, I climbed the western tower.' I asked you so many times, and you either couldn't remember or kept changing the subject. The moment you meet Miss Hua, your thoughts gush like a spring?"
Ye Jingtang put an arm around Silly's waist and said helplessly:
"It just came to me, so I said it. It won't happen again."
Dongfang Liren twisted her shoulders. "It won't happen again? When have you ever meant that? Last time in Red River Town, you said you'd only hold me. And what happened?"
"Hehe..."
Ye Jingtang laughed it off, then bent down and scooped Silly into his arms:
"Ah, I know I was wrong. Your Highness must be tired from walking. Let me carry you back..."
Dizzy from the wine, Dongfang Liren did not struggle, only pinched Ye Jingtang's cheek:
"You're so thick-skinned. Do you think I'm a little girl you can coax with a few sweet words?"
Smack~
"Try kissing me again!"
Smack, smack~
"You lecher..."
"Hiss~..."
As they fooled around, before they even reached the courtyard, Dongfang Liren, who could not hold her liquor, closed her eyes and rested her head against Ye Jingtang's shoulder.
Seeing that Silly was sleepy, Ye Jingtang stopped disturbing her and carried her back to the medicine shop on Little South Street.
It was late, and the market had quieted down. Only one assistant remained on duty