Chapter 162: Chapter 104: Midnight Food Delivery

“Ruoxi, open the window and let me in.” A deliberately lowered voice from Jun Moling came from outside the window.

Shen Ruoxi felt a headache coming on, did this man not know what time it was? Such behavior, what a disgrace!

“Prince, I’ve gone to bed. If there’s anything, we can talk tomorrow during the day.” Her mood was already bad, so her tone naturally lacked politeness.

“Hurry up, I know you’re not asleep. Otherwise, I’ll break the window myself, which would not be good if I wake others.” Jun Moling said with a slight smile.

Shen Ruoxi instinctively touched her face. Though medicine was applied, it was still a bit red and swollen, easily noticeable by him.

For some reason, she just didn’t want him to know about the unpleasant things that happened during the day.

Seeing Shen Ruoxi still hesitating, Jun Moling directly said, “Then I’ll really break in through the window myself.”

Shen Ruoxi had no choice but to respond, “Alright, I’ll open the window.”

She opened the window, and Jun Moling effortlessly leaped in, then casually closed the window behind him.

Shen Ruoxi glanced at him, worried he might notice something, and turned to walk towards the bed, with Jun Moling following her instantly.

“Why are you here?” Shen Ruoxi was somewhat distressed, still not knowing how to resolve the family mess, yet he came to climb through the window in the middle of the night, which wouldn’t be good if discovered.

In the past, perhaps she could have handled it, but now she truly felt she had no energy to deal with him, feeling utterly exhausted.

“Didn’t eat dinner, did you? I picked some round melons and ordered some egg custard from Quanjude. Eat the egg while it’s hot!”

Shen Ruoxi was startled by his words; how did he know she barely ate anything tonight?

Looking closer, she saw his handsome face still had some dirt on it, seemingly from picking melons late at night.

Her eyes warmed, biting her lip she asked, “You know everything?”

Jun Moling acted coy, “Know what?”

Shen Ruoxi pretended to hit him. Jun Moling smiled gently, “I only found out you hadn’t eaten and couldn’t sleep, so I came here.

I’ll wash the melons; you hurry and eat the egg. I don’t know what you like to eat? My teacher said, eating some egg at this time is good, and later have the melon; it’s very delicious.”

With that said, he turned to wash the melons.

Moonlight spilled through the window, shining inside. Staring at his imposing figure, her heart, tangled with mundane troubles, seemed to be comforted by this sudden warmth, and her eyes reddened.

“I’m okay, applied some medicine. Sister-in-law was just upset; if this happened to me, I’d react too. No need to wash; I can’t eat.” Shen Ruoxi said softly.

“How can you not eat? Besides, didn’t I say I’d bear the consequences of this matter? You can tell your sister-in-law that I let Chunyu Che go, a stubborn head.” Jun Moling frowned slightly, with a hint of blame.

He’s quite smooth at calling her sister-in-law. Shen Ruoxi watched him seriously wash the melons, feeling warm from his genuine concern.

Not wanting to waste his kindness, she slowly consumed the bowl of egg custard.

It must be said, the egg custard is distinctly different when made by Quanjude than by herself.

Shen Ruoxi ate with relish, even with a bit of an unfinished feeling.

“Here, this melon is delicious. We each can have one.” Jun Moling naturally sat by her bed, offering a melon with a gentle smile.

Shen Ruoxi smiled at him and took it.

Taking a bite, indeed, the melon was especially sweet, juicy, and bursting with flavor, utterly delicious.

After eating a few bites, Shen Ruoxi realized something, full of doubt, she asked, “Prince, did you steal these melons?”

Jun Moling didn’t hide it, saying casually, “These are melons specifically grown in the Imperial Palace; I remembered them being very tasty, so I picked a few.”

Shen Ruoxi almost burst out laughing.

Knowing these melons yield few each year, usually reserved for the Emperor and Empress Dowager.

Imagine how the person in charge of the melons must be watching them constantly, fearing any mishaps.

Yet he casually picked five or six; who knows how the melon keeper will explain this tomorrow?

“Prince, you?” Shen Ruoxi was momentarily lost for words.

“Nothing to worry about, I left some gold, should be enough to explain.” Jun Moling said, his gaze instinctively turning toward her, thinking not to look at her face; she could handle being hit by the sister-in-law herself, he really shouldn’t interfere.

However, his eyes unwillingly moved to her face marked with red impressions, his heart ached sharply.

“How could she hit so hard?” Jun Moling’s dark eyes were instantly tinted with anger.

“It’s okay, doesn’t hurt now, just a bit upset. But now that you’re here, I feel much better.” Shen Ruoxi said honestly; with tonight alone, Jun Moling cared for her, no matter what feelings he held, she felt content.

Jun Moling tenderly caressed her cheek, his eyes filled with distress.

“I’ll handle this matter.” He said.

This Yang Family, truly overstepping boundaries, dared to lay hands on her.

If not for being someone Ruoxi cares about, he wouldn’t let them see the next sunrise.

Shen Ruoxi glared at him, “You don’t need to step in; I’ll handle it myself. Father and brother fell on the battlefield; they are in pain.

Hearing I freed the murderer is unbearable for anyone; it’s okay to let her vent. No big deal, but if you interfere, things get complicated.”

Jun Moling gently patted her head, “What do you think I’d do? Rest assured, I’ll let sister-in-law know it’s not your fault; she was wrong.”

“What exactly do you plan to do?” Shen Ruoxi’s eyes were filled with curiosity.

“Leave it to me, just eat.”

Shen Ruoxi’s mood indeed improved, a small smile on her lips, “Prince’s ’stolen’ melon is really sweet, very tasty.”

Jun Moling tapped her nose, “What stealing? It’s taking, hurry up and eat!”

After eating the melon, they washed their hands, and Shen Ruoxi urged him to rest, “Prince, it’s late, you should go back!”

After all, they weren’t married; being seen together wouldn’t be appropriate.

It had been days since he’d seen her, so Jun Moling was reluctant to leave, softly saying, “Let me sit for a while longer, just a while.”

Shen Ruoxi had no choice but to watch him sit back beside her, naturally holding her hand.

Her place was simple: a bed, a dressing table, and a wardrobe.

The room’s tone wasn’t like other girls’ pink boudoir but slightly more elegant and refined, though the fragrance inside was incredibly pleasant.

“Ruoxi,” Jun Moling suddenly called with a hoarse voice.

Since that nighttime kiss, he found himself obsessively recalling it; the sensation and excitement couldn’t fade.

He wanted to marry immediately, yet was firmly vetoed by his own grandfather.

The elder, glaring, said, “Such a lifelong event, shouldn’t you prepare properly? Besides, with the heat, marrying now is hard on the bride.”

And so, they set a date for an auspicious day in August.

“Why seeing me?” Shen Ruoxi asked in a rough voice.

The atmosphere inside the room was intimate, leaving her somewhat parched; Jun Moling calling her with his magnetic voice made her feel defenseless.

Just then, footsteps were heard outside, followed by Chuntao’s puzzled voice, “Miss, you haven’t slept yet? I saw a light in your room, I’m coming in.”

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