In fact, when Yan Yan was still a little kid, when he hugged her or held her like a spoiled kid, she didn"t think it was a big deal.

But now he’s 15 years old …

Yan Yan being so tenacious, having an ambiguous posture, she felt like something was wrong.

She sighed and told him then, “Oh, Yan Yan. You are so big and a grown-up man now. This is not very suitable for us anymore.”

Peony was a flower fairy. Meaning, she was an immortal and even if she was living in a hundred years, her face will not change. She"d still have a young and beautiful face no matter what.

To see two people like this, standing and hugging together, others would mostly think that they were lovers.

Yan Yan"s face turned sad and said, “You don"t like me anymore, Sister Peony?"

He looked a bit sad, but very obedient and loosened his hands, then whispered, “You are the only person who is close to me and whom I trust. I feel safe whenever I"m with you… And sister Peony…"

His words did not finish yet, but Zhong Qing took the initiative to take a step ahead of his hand.

From the age of five until that day, she looked and watched him grew. She took care of him for ten years like his own son. But the most unpleasant thing for her was that Yan Yan became more tenacious to her than before, especially that he was a grown-up man then.

Actually, Yan Yan was gentle and courteous to everyone while he was inside the palace. He looked like his father who gave respect to everyone but remained cautious.

And Zhong Qing admitted that sometimes, when Yan Yan looked sad, she also felt somewhat distressed.

She cannot bear to see him sad.

Because of this, Zhong Qing persuaded herself.

She sighed to admit defeat, “No. That"s not true, Sister Peony likes you. How can I dislike you?"

As soon as she uttered the words, their bodies once again engaged into a generous embrace.

Yan Yan was very fragile that one needed to hold him with an extra care because of his weak body but in fact, his body was very healthy.

Zhong Qing was fiercely and happily embraced by Yan Yan hearing what his Sister Peony said to him. Then he said with a rejoicing voice, “I also like Peony sister!"

She felt some discomfort and wanted to get rid of Yan Yan"s body.

"Ugh forget it. Well, it’s too hard for this child to be so happy and relaxed like today." Zhong Qing thought even if she felt uncomfortable.

While she was focusing on her feeling of discomfort, she did not see the rewarding smile of Yan Yan while he was tightly hugging Zhong Qing around.

Yan Yan was indeed very happy. He learned from the peony sister’s weakness. It was no longer useful to pretend to be a private, fragile man, in order to win her sympathy and compa.s.sionate heart.

If you want something, you have to work hard for yourself.

This became his rule in life.

He realized it after he dreamt when he was thirteen years old. He understood then what he thought of the woman who accompanied him since he was a little boy up to that day.

From then on, instinctive intimacy became a deliberate intimacy.

As the years went by, his dependence and longing for Zhong Qing grew stronger.

For him, her body was soft and fragrant. He couldn’t help but put his head in the neck of Zhong Qing and then breathe relief and happiness.

Zhong Qing was like a deadly poison to him.

He knew that it was dangerous for him but he can"t leave. He didn"t want to be separated from her. He didn"t want to let go of her.