Transmigrated as the Treacherous Official's Childhood Sweetheart-Chapter 343 - 342: Living in the Tree

Signs of a girl’s coming of age.

The belt grows loose, yet without regret, for her, one would become haggard. Ah Zhi’s appearance fully embodies the ’for her’ in this poem.

Ye Zhi was two meters away from him, wearing the Golden Embroidered Orchid Shoes, stepping on the smooth tiles, walking towards him: "What’s up? Didn’t believe I could catch up, huh? Haha, I know Qinggong, you saw it during the day too. The Lingbo Fairy is my master, you know. Someday we should have a good spar."

Her figure was a bit unsteady, not very adept at walking on the slippery tiles.

Shen Chen quickly walked toward her, reached out to support her arm, and said, "Be careful."

With her arm securely held, Ye Zhi felt a sense of safety and looked up: "Thank you, did you just pass by the Tongfu Inn?"

The clear fragrance of hollyhocks from her was incredibly pleasant.

Shen Chen awkwardly responded, "Uh, yes, I just passed by accidentally."

It was more than accidental; it was practically deliberate. He had lingered for a long time on the big tree not far from the Tongfu Inn. Originally, they had agreed to meet at Chen Shi the next day, so visiting today seemed intentional.

Ah Zhi wouldn’t overthink it, but Sister Lu He might not let it slide.

He carefully hid his emotions, afraid that others might catch a glimpse of his thoughts.

With his superior Qinggong, as he passed the Tongfu Inn, stray thoughts arose, causing a slight sound when he landed on the tiles, a sound that the woman heard and chased out to see; one could say it was fate;

Ye Zhi didn’t suspect anything, laughed, and said, "Why are you still out so late? It’s deep into the night, and it’ll be dawn in two more hours. You should come to the Tongfu Inn to have breakfast with me."

Shen Chen paused and then said, "I had some matters to handle, not heading back to the mountain. I’ll rest in Bronze City for the night."

"So, where are you staying now?"

The young man in a blue robe looked at a massive, twisted tree in the distance.

Ye Zhi: ...

With a face full of disbelief, she asked, "You’re sleeping on that tree tonight?"

Shen Chen nodded honestly, "Yes."

The bright moon was half-covered by dark clouds, revealing only half of its round self, the light and shadow softly flowing~

Ye Zhi’s eyes were full of concern: "Have you spent all the silver I gave you earlier? You didn’t mention anything in your letters; I’ll give you more silver tomorrow. Spend it as you like, and ask me for more if it’s not enough. Since you left, Brother Ah Jun’s help has moved the Ye Mansion up another rank on the wealth list of the Capital City."

Shen Chen was amused yet helpless, slightly tightening his grip on her arm, and said in a deep voice, "I don’t want to spend your money anymore, fearing I won’t be able to repay you in the future. Besides, I choose to sleep there; it’s not a matter of silver."

Single-minded Ye Zhi focused on the part "I don’t want to spend your money, fearing I can’t repay it later," automatically ignoring the latter part...

"You don’t have to repay it, I’m giving it to you willingly. I just want to be good to you."

After saying this, she raised her eyebrows, a smile glowing on her face.

The young girl’s almond eyes shimmered like a lotus in early bloom.

Seemingly remembering something, her slender eyebrows furrowed slightly as she asked worriedly, "What if bugs climb on you while you’re sleeping on the tree? Or snakes and scorpions?"

Shen Chen calmly shook his head, "No."

"Then I want to go too. I’ve never slept on a tree before." Ye Zhi was eager to try it like it was a challenge. Before he could speak, she continued, "Right, I’ll go back and leave a letter for Sister Lu He first to prevent her from worrying when she gets up in the morning. Wait for me here."