Chapter 1296: The Mermaid in the Mansion
This was Shi Li’s second long journey in a carriage, and it was completely different from the last time.
The last time I met Wenren Ding, I was very nervous riding in the carriage with him home. I didn’t dare to say anything and had to endure the discomfort of being away from water for a long time.
This time it's completely different.
There was not only a big bathtub on the carriage, but also her favorite fruits and kidney bean rolls next to it.
Shi Li was also different from the first time she rode in the carriage. She soaked in the bathtub and complained from time to time that the bathtub was too small and her tail was not comfortable in it.
No one can tolerate this kind of pretentiousness.
Wen Ren Ding seemed not to feel anything. He read a book and used his other hand to touch her hair.
The carriage moved slowly on the not-so-rough road, for fear that it would go too fast and cause the water in the bathtub to spill out.
Shi Li ate some fruits and kidney bean rolls. She had nothing to do, so she watched Wen Ren Ding reading a book intently. Her eyes rolled slightly, emitting a stream of light.
The tail that was submerged in the water suddenly lifted up and hit the paper with a bang.
The splashing water fell on Wen Ren Ding's face, clothes, and the book in his hand.
The ink spreads out like flowers blooming in the rain.
When I looked up, I saw the mischievous mermaid with curved eyebrows, as if she was sure that I couldn't do anything to her.
Wen Ren Ding frowned, ignored the water stains on his face, and leaned closer to the bathtub.
He was always calm in front of Shi Li and seldom even frowned. But now he suddenly became serious. Shi Li still felt a little flustered and subconsciously stepped back, leaning her back against the inner wall of the bathtub.
"what are you doing?"
Wen Ren Ding didn't answer. He reached out and grabbed her waist, lifting her up from the water and hanging her motionlessly in the air.
Shi Li was completely confused.
His tail drooped down and he dared not move.
After a long time, Wenren loosened his hand on her waist and pretended to let go.
"No!" Shi Li subconsciously put her arms around his neck and moved closer.
Then she heard Lang Lang's laughter above her head and looked up curiously.
Wen Ren Ding didn't look angry at all. His eyes were deep and bright, his brows were relaxed, and he smiled freely and contentedly.
He was teasing her.
Shi Li finally realized this and turned around angrily to get back into the bathtub, but was stopped by Wen Ren Ding, who gently kissed her on the forehead.
"Don't make trouble, we'll be there in a little while."
He knew that Shi Li was bored after sitting in the carriage for so long, so he deliberately teased her.
Shi Li's heart was completely soft.
She stopped tossing and turning and hugged Wen Ren Ding's neck, with her ear pressed against his chest. She heard his steady and powerful heartbeats and fell asleep in a daze.
When Shi Li regained consciousness, the carriage had been stopped for who knows how long.
"Are we there yet?" She looked around blankly.
Wen Ren Ding patted his hands, took out a thick windproof cloak and wrapped her tightly, then got off the carriage.
Shi Li quietly stuck her head out and looked around.
As expected, the Wenren family's old house was even more magnificent than Wenren Ding's house. Two rows of spirited servants stood in neat rows, and the main door was wide open.
Two middle-aged people, a man and a woman, were standing at the door with smiles on their faces.
Wenren Xinqing stood beside the middle-aged woman, also looking at this side with a smile.
Wait!
So this man and woman who had been standing at the door for a long time... were Wen Rending's biological father and stepmother???
Shi Li reacted belatedly and looked up at Wen Ren Ding.
There was no unnecessary expression on his face, but fortunately he didn't frown. He seemed to be accustomed to such a grand welcome and walked towards the gate without looking around.
"Thank you for your hard work on the journey. Knowing that you will come back together, I have prepared everything." The first person to speak was Wen Ren Ding's biological father Wen Ren Qing, and he even looked at Shi Li lovingly as he spoke.
Before Shi Li accepted his kindness, Wen Ren Ding moved sideways to block Wen Ren Qing's sight.
Shi Li: ...
"Dad, you see, I told you that my brother is so overbearing. He can't even let others look at Lili for even a second!" Wenren Xinqing took the opportunity to complain, and was then glared at by Wenren Ding's second wife, Wang Cuilu.
The last time Wen Rending returned to the old house was last year. Wang Cuilu tightly grasped her handkerchief, fearing that she would get too excited and upset him again. Only the wet corners of her eyes revealed her true feelings.
She was originally a maidservant of Wen Rending's biological mother. She was seriously ill and was saved. She felt that her life belonged to the young lady.
Later, Wen Ren Ding's biological mother passed away. She was afraid that Wen Ren Qing would remarry and his descendants would treat Wen Ren Ding harshly, so she found a lot of evidence to hold against him and negotiate with him.
Unexpectedly, Wen Renqing was more loyal than she thought, and never thought of remarrying. The two hit it off for Wen Rending, and Wang Cuilu simply married him, which put an end to the idea of having other women outside, and at the same time allowed her to take care of Wen Rending closer.
It’s a pity that after so many years, Wen Ren Ding still hasn’t become close to them.