1268: Unable To Bring Herself To Look

Unable To Bring Herself To Look

The hairstyle that Ling Lihua had chosen was simple but lovely, and it suited Chu Jiu perfectly too.1

Chu Jiu stared blankly at her reflection in the mirror.

For as long as she could remember, she had never worn her hair in a woman's hairstyle.

There were no ornaments in her jet-black hair save for a turquoise hair stick, but that was enough to provide the finishing touch that enhanced her beauty.

Just when Chu Jiu was marveling at Ling Lihua's skill, she felt something cool touch her ears.

"I thought your ears weren't pierced—turns out they are! These pearl earrings fit you very well. You can keep them." Ling Lihua regarded her with a satisfied smile.

Only then did Chu Jiu realize that a pair of dangling pearl earrings had been added to her ears, shimmering as they gently swayed about.

The luster of the pearls wonderfully complemented her fair, dainty ears.

Even Chu Jiu was stunned by her own reflection.

"Let's go." Ling Lihua pulled her to her feet.

Still dazed, Chu Jiu let Ling Lihua lead her out of the tent.

Holding Chu Jiu's hand, Ling Lihua seemed to intentionally glide past Lu Tingchen.

Lu Tingchen, who had just finished his second lap, noticed his mother sauntering over with an attractive, willowy young woman in tow. He was quick to look away at first, but a thought struck him, and he immediately whipped his head around.

When he finally realized that the young woman was none other than Chu Jiu, he was stupefied.

Ling Lihua chuckled and said to Chu Jiu, "See? Chen's totally mesmerized by you." The instant she finished speaking, there was a loud crash.

They turned their heads, only to see that Lu Tingchen had walked smack into a nearby tent.

"Hahaha!" Ling Lihua was the first to burst out laughing.

Grimacing, Chu Jiu hastily looked away as the man glanced over, unable to bring herself to look at him.

"Now do you realize how beautiful you are?" Ling Lihua wiped away the tears of laughter from her eyes. "It's my first time seeing Lu Tingchen embarrass himself like this."

Chu Jiu was still not used to the dress, but to her surprise, she found herself feeling a little pleased to watch Lu Tingchen embarrass himself.

"Where are you going?" Rubbing his forehead, Lu Tingchen caught up with the women.

Chu Jiu noticed the red mark on his forehead—he had clearly crashed into the tent with considerable force just now.

Her gaze lingered on him for a moment before moving away.

"We're going to the city," Ling Lihua answered him, then gave him a sympathetic look. "Too bad you can't go with us."

Just when Lu Tingchen was about to reply, Lu Hetian made his way over with a horsewhip in his grasp. "Lu Tingchen, you have eight laps left."

Lu Tingchen scowled. "You seem awfully free today"—so free that he actually had the time to personally monitor him—"Have you handled all the military affairs? What about the soldiers' drills? Have you patrolled the camp?"

Lu Hetian narrowed his eyes. "Who do you think you're talking to?"

Lu Tingchen shot him an indignant look before turning away and running off.

Ling Lihua was out of breath from laughing as she poked a finger in Lu Hetian's chest gloatingly. "Your son's all grown up now—he even has the gall to lecture you!"

A frown crossed Lu Hetian's face.

Ignoring his seething, Ling Lihua grinned. "You should get on with your patrolling. We'll be off now!" With that, she grabbed Chu Jiu's hand and headed to the outer gates.

Lu Hetian's frown deepened into a glower.

There was nothing much in the camp that required his attention that day, so he had planned to spend time with Lihua in the city—until Chu Jiu showed up out of nowhere and ruined his plan.

Lihua would rather spend time with her than with him!

It was all Lu Tingchen's fault for trying to pursue the girl even though he was incapable of winning her heart.

Useless brat!

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