Liu Jingyi turned her head away, ignoring him.
Leng Yunting knew she had heard him, so he leaned down and whispered in her ear, "I'm serious, no one else will do, or you'll be the one in pain next time."
Liu Jingyi turned around, glaring at him angrily.
Leng Yunting looked at her chubby face, finding it quite adorable, and couldn't resist pinching it. Hmm, it felt good, a bit fleshy. It seemed she had been living well these past few days while he was away, eating plenty of meat.
Liu Jingyi's angry expression wasn't unattractive; on the contrary, it made her even more adorable.
Liu Jingyi couldn't do anything about him, but thinking about his long journey and how tired he must be, she said,
"Okay, okay, go wash up, I'll cook for you."
Leng Yunting enjoyed seeing her obedient demeanor and her concern for him.
Liu Jingyi had initially planned to simply stir-fry two dishes, but then decided against it. There was shredded meat in the refrigerator, so she made him a bowl of green pepper and shredded meat noodles and fried two eggs.
Liu Jingyi brought out the dishes just as Leng Yunting finished showering and came out.
"Come and eat, but I'm only responsible for cooking, not washing the dishes."
Leng Yunting seemed to only now truly understand Liu Jingyi. He had initially thought she was just a beautiful but clueless fool, but now it seemed he was wrong.
His little wife was no ordinary woman; even the unfinished embroidery on the frame in the room wasn't something an ordinary person could do.
Leng Yunting glanced at it; it was a double-sided embroidery.
"Liu Jingyi, are you hiding something from me?" Leng Yunting asked coldly as he sat at the table.
Liu Jingyi couldn't tell him about the Song family; after all, he was a soldier.
She was making contingency plans. In case this man still didn't love her in the end, she had to consider her future.
Moreover, she wanted to avoid the tragic ending of the original owner of this body in the book.
As for Leng Yunting, being able to latch onto him was naturally a good thing; if things didn't go as she expected, she could still rely on the Song family.
But right now, she couldn't leave Leng Yunting; she needed him, she needed his favoritism.
Coming to her senses, Liu Jingyi blinked her innocent eyes, lying without a hint of blush, "Of course not."
"Really?"
"Absolutely." Liu Jingyi gazed at him earnestly.
Even seeing the man's profile, she still found him handsome.
Heaven truly favored Leng Yunting; his high nose bridge, like a meticulously sculpted mountain ridge, was smooth and upright.
His jawline was sharp and defined, outlining a resolute profile with the ruggedness unique to soldiers.
His lips were of moderate thickness, slightly pursed at the moment due to the interrogation, making him appear even more cold and aloof. But Liu Jingyi also knew that such lips had once gently touched her cheek. What
was most chilling were his eyes, deep as a cold pool, now sharply scrutinizing her, as if they had seen through all her pretense.
When his thick, long eyelashes drooped down, they cast a small shadow on his eyelids, softening his sharp features but adding to his unfathomable charm.
Leng Yunting's skin was a healthy wheat color, a mark left by years of training and the hustle and bustle of the past few years, tightly wrapping around his angular bones and exuding a wildness.
Her short, damp hair fell casually over her forehead, a few drops of water sliding down her temples, tracing the defined lines of her neck, rolling over her slightly protruding Adam's apple, and finally disappearing into her open collar, exuding an unintentional yet aggressively sexy charm.
Under his focused gaze, even in an interrogative tone, Liu Jingyi's heart skipped a beat.
She quickly looked away, calming herself slightly before pouting and saying sweetly, "Husband, what could I possibly be hiding from you? I haven't been going out much, all for embroidering 'A Hundred Years of Harmony'."
To further prove her innocence and dedication, Liu Jingyi hurried to the embroidery frame, picked up the unfinished piece, and showed it to Leng Yunting more clearly.
"Look, this is the culmination of my hard work these past few days." As she showed it to him, her watery eyes fixed on him, conveying a clear message: "Don't believe me? I've been watching you like this the whole time."
Besides, the emperor is far away, and he hasn't even been in Qingcheng lately. How could he possibly know where she goes every day? Even if he knew she went out, he couldn't possibly know who she met or what she did, right?
Moreover, she was disguised.
"Is that so?" Leng Yunting's sharp eyes looked at her, and he asked casually.
Liu Jingyi replied without hesitation, "Of course."
Leng Yunting withdrew his gaze. This woman was truly dishonest.
Did she really think he didn't know? The day after he left, she went to Niuzhuang to meet the Song family.
"Okay, I understand."
Leng Yunting's gaze shifted from her face to the embroidery frame in front of him. He
had only caught a glimpse of it from afar when he entered the room, but now, up close, the exquisite detail of this double-sided embroidery truly shocked him.
On the embroidery frame, a complex and beautiful scene was taking shape.
One side features an innovative theme of "A Hundred Years of Harmony":
vibrant twin lotus blossoms, their veins clearly visible, seem to exude a delicate fragrance;
lotus leaves unfurl, water ripples, and several koi fish dart among the leaves, their scales reflecting a subtle luster in the light;
the background depicts hazy distant mountains and auspicious clouds, the stitches fine and the transitions natural, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
The lettering is executed with extremely difficult gold thread embroidery, gold thread outlining the four large characters "A Hundred Years of Harmony" on a red background, the flowing gold light showcasing its grandeur and elegance.
His young wife is truly remarkable, for this could not possibly be embroidered by a beginner or someone with only a rudimentary skill.
But considering the Song family, it's not surprising that his wife could do it; what he doesn't understand is why she previously acted so unskilled.
If she had revealed even a little, he thinks his good father-in-law's attitude towards her would have been different.
"Is this double-sided embroidery?" Leng Yunting asked in a deep voice, his tone devoid of emotion.
"Mmm." Liu Jingyi nodded, her smile appearing innocent yet tinged with a hint of smugness. "Doesn't it look good? I specially selected the finest silk threads and fabric!"
Leng Yunting looked at her carefree demeanor. Really?
No matter how many secrets Liu Jingyi held, he didn't know what she was up to, but if…
he wouldn't hold back.
Meanwhile, Liu Jingyi genuinely believed she had fooled the man before her.
Little did she know, by revealing too much, she had aroused his suspicion.
Leng Yunting looked at his seemingly carefree wife, wondering if she was just a good actress or if he was overthinking things!