Transmigrated As My Former Uncle's Sweetheart

"I don't mind, though" Ji'er mumbled. After thinking for a while, she suggested a compromise. "I want to stay with you for one more day. Can't you wait until tomorrow to send me back?" She raised her head and gazed at him quietly, her eyes full of anticipation.

Every time she gazed at Chu Qi like that, he would be unable to resist her.

After a moment of silence, he nodded. "...Very well."

Ji'er broke out a smile.

Staring at his thin and attractive lips, she stood on her tiptoes to kiss them but only managed to reach his chin because of the height difference.

Chu Qi's eyes were fixed on the azure sky. His ears grew hot when he felt the tickle on his chin.

Ji'er was really getting bolder and bolder.

Thankfully, there was no one else in the courtyard.

Ji'er was disappointed when she saw that he was looking elsewhere instead of at her. She whined, "Lil Qi, bring your head down a little more."

Chu Qi knew what she wanted to do. A faint blush colored his handsome face, and after a moment of hesitation, he finally lowered his head.

Pleased that she had gotten her way, Ji'er tasted his lips thoroughly.

Chu Qi tightened his arms around her waist slowly. Prickles of sweat broke out along his forehead, and there was forbearance in his dark eyes.

After a while, Ji'er released him contentedly and leaned her head against his chest, panting softly. "Lil Qi, you're just so addicting."

Chu Qi, "..."

Why did that sound so suggestive?

He gazed down at the girl—so smug after kissing him—and pursed his lips. There was a hint of delight in his eyes that even he did not notice.

After calming her breathing in his arms, Ji'er said, "Lil Qi, show me around your mansion."

Although she had frequented the General Residence in the past few years, her goal had always been to visit Lil Qi's courtyard, and she rarely set foot in other places.

However, the sun was bright and warm that day, which put her in the mood to explore the garden.

"All right," Chu Qi replied. Just when he was about to walk away, a dainty hand reached out to him.

This time, he understood without needing Ji'er to say anything. He took her offer and clasped her hand.

A sweet, blissful smile spread all over Ji'er's face.

After Ji'er stayed in the General Residence for another night, Chu Qi escorted her back to the palace the next day.

Although Ji'er was reluctant to leave, she did not protest.

She followed him into the palace meekly.

Upon hearing that Chu Qi had brought Ji'er back, Lu Liangwei immediately sent servants to usher them to Grand Phoenix Palace.

When they arrived at the entrance, Chu Qi released Ji'er's hand.

Ji'er drew close to him and whispered, "Lil Qi, are you worried my mother will see us holding hands?"

Chu Qi was indeed concerned about that; after all, they were not engaged yet.

"Yes." He nodded without denying it.

Ji'er said, "Actually, my mother's pretty open-minded. She even encouraged me to pursue you."

Chu Qi glanced at her wordlessly, but he privately thought, 'Encouraging is one thing, seeing her precious daughter holding hands with a man when they aren't engaged yet is another. No one would be happy to see that.'

Ji'er sighed. "All right, as you wish."

They entered Grand Phoenix Palace one after the other.

Upon her youngest daughter's return, Lu Liangwei immediately looked her up and down to ensure that she was fine. Then, she turned to Chu Qi and asked in concern, "Lil Qi, have you recovered from your injury?"

"I'm all right now, Your Highness," Chu Qi replied.

"That's good to hear. Have a seat." Lu Liangwei then pulled Ji'er to sit down beside her. As she observed the way they interacted with each other thoughtfully, she said to Zhu Yu, "Send someone to tell His Majesty that Ji'er and Lil Qi are back."

"Yes, Your Highness." Zhu Yu left briskly.