The next morning, Fourth Master did not attend the morning court.
He and Ye Zao woke up almost at the same time, he likely a few minutes earlier than Ye Zao.
When Ye Zao opened her eyes in confusion, she saw Fourth Master looking at her.
"Uhm, you're awake." Ye Zao stretched out her hand to rub her eyes.
Outside, the sunlight was splendid, and as Fourth Master looked at Ye Zao, he felt a softness in his heart. He pulled her into his embrace and kissed her lips.
Even though they were both undressed, Fourth Master felt no lust at that moment. He only wanted to be close to her, to hold her and to kiss her. It felt very good.
Ye Zao was exceptionally docile at this time; people are naturally a bit dopey when they first wake up.
As Fourth Master hugged and kissed her, she could only extend a hand and gently place it on his chest, her fox-like eyes still full of bewilderment.
Fourth Master felt he could never tire of her in this lifetime…
