For some reason, a trace of guilt arose in her heart. Cai Qing coughed lightly, her gaze cautiously appraising Lu Shi. She found that Lu Shi was also staring at her.
For a moment, as their eyes met, Cai Qing felt a pang of shyness. She hastily withdrew her gaze, her eyes drifting unnaturally elsewhere, daring not to look at Lu Shi again.
"That... I'll go take a look inside..."
After speaking, Cai Qing hurried into the room. She felt as if a burning gaze was fixed on her from behind, making her feel rather uncomfortable.
"See if there's anything you're not satisfied with. I'll find someone to fix it."
Lu Shi followed closely behind Cai Qing, not daring to slacken in the least. He noted down Cai Qing's opinions one by one, then thought of ways to rectify them.
The layout of this room was excellent, and the courtyard was also quite large. Basically, every room was filled with light.
The furniture inside was all new, in the most fashionable styles of the time. There was really nothing to pick on.
"Since the young madam personally selected them, they are naturally the best. Then, what else could there be to be unsatisfied with? If there is something to be unsatisfied with, there truly is one thing..."
"What are you not satisfied with? Just tell me, and I will definitely change it until you are satisfied."
Upon hearing that Cai Qing had something she was not satisfied with, Lu Shi quickly stepped forward to inquire, preparing to note it down.
Glancing at Lu Shi beside her, could she say that the unsatisfactory thing was Lu Shi himself?
She didn't know why, but the closer the wedding day approached, the more her heart felt restless and unable to settle. She kept having wild thoughts, and she didn't know what was wrong with her.
"What's wrong? Your complexion is so poor. Are you too tired today? Quickly sit down and rest."
Seeing Cai Qing's pale face, Lu Shi's heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly helped Cai Qing to sit on a nearby chair and handed her a cup of hot tea.
"Are you tired?"
"No... I was just thinking... thinking..."
Cai Qing stammered for a long time, unable to express what was weighing on her mind. Perhaps she shouldn't say it today; she hadn't figured out how to say it yet.
"What's wrong? You're hesitating. Is there something you want to say? After we get married, we'll be husband and wife. A couple is one. Naturally, there's nothing to hide. Just tell me directly."
Cai Qing slowly lowered her eyelids. After a moment of hesitation, she finally spoke about what had been on her mind: "Actually... actually, it's nothing too important. It's just that I want... I want to continue... to continue serving by the young madam's side after we get married..."
As she spoke, Cai Qing's tone grew softer, sounding very lacking in confidence. In fact, she was also worried that Lu Shi would not agree.
If he really didn't agree, what kind of reason would she find to persuade Lu Shi?
Her feelings for the young madam could be said to be deeper than her feelings for Lu Shi, having long surpassed family and romantic love, almost becoming an inseparable bond.
If she didn't stay by the young madam's side to serve, her heart would be uneasy.
Seeing that Lu Shi remained silent for a long time, after a moment of contemplation, Cai Qing finally voiced what she had been thinking about for a long time.
"If you really don't want me to, then let's not get married for now. I've already decided that even if I remain unmarried for life, I will still serve by the young madam's side!"
Cai Qing stated her stance with great determination. This was her only request. If Lu Shi did not agree, then there would be no need to get married.
"I thought it was something so important that it warranted such a fuss, making your complexion so poor."
Seeing Cai Qing's serious expression, Lu Shi initially thought it was some huge matter. In the end, it turned out to be such a small thing.
Lu Shi sighed helplessly. He still felt that Cai Qing didn't trust him that much.
Perhaps in Cai Qing's heart, his status was not as important as the young madam.
"Then what do you mean? Hurry up and say it, don't play coy!"
At this moment, Cai Qing was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, almost pacing back and forth. And here he was, not quickly telling the truth, but still playing coy. It was truly excessive.
"Of course, I have no objection. You are marrying me, not selling yourself to me. You naturally have the freedom to decide what you want to do. If you want to go back and attend to the young madam, then go back. However..."
"Why do you still have a 'but'? Don't stop talking halfway, hurry up and continue!"
Unable to stand Lu Shi's habit of stopping halfway, Cai Qing, who had just been happy about Lu Shi's understanding, suddenly had another "but" emerge.
Wasn't this intentionally making people anxious? Cai Qing hurriedly asked again, "Hurry up and say it, your 'but'... but what!"
"It's nothing much. I just want you to rest well and take good care of your body."
Lu Shi hesitated for a long time before finally saying what he wanted to say. In the end, he received a disdainful eye roll from Cai Qing.
After all that, it was just such a meaningless sentence. She had expected Lu Shi to say something more profound.
"Alright, I understand. Then it's settled. After we get married, I will continue to serve the young madam."
Fearing that Lu Shi would go back on his word, Cai Qing eagerly confirmed, a broader smile appearing on her lips.
"Okay, whatever you wish."
Lu Shi did not argue with her anymore. After all, even if he disagreed, Cai Qing would still go to attend to the young madam. Therefore, his agreement or disagreement had no effect whatsoever.
Since it was a foregone conclusion, it was better to go along with Cai Qing's wishes. It would also allow Cai Qing to have a better impression of him. It was a win-win situation, so why not?
"Thank you, Lu Shi..."
She truly hadn't misjudged him. Lu Shi was so tolerant of her, and she believed that their life after marriage would be very happy.
"And thank you, for being willing to marry me. From now on, I am no longer alone. My heart now has a tie."
Having been an orphan since childhood, he had grown up begging. If it weren't for the young general's rescue, he would have long since been beaten to death for stealing food.
In the past, he only thought of practicing martial arts diligently and faithfully protecting the young general's safety.
He had never imagined that one day he would also get married and start a family, with someone by his side, someone to accompany him in his solitude. Perhaps in the near future, they would have their own children.
"Stop thanking each other..."