Chapter 427: Exhausted

Yun Zheng returned to the bedroom and collapsed directly onto the soft big bed without even taking off her high heels.

She sank into the duvet and sighed with satisfaction, "It's finally over~"

Fu Linghe chuckled and walked to the bed, kneeling on one knee at the edge of the bed, and gently grasped her slender ankle with his slender fingers.

"Are you tired?" He gently helped her unbuckle her shoes and gently placed the diamond-studded high heels on the carpet.

"Hmm..." Yun Zheng closed her eyes, her voice filled with weariness, "I've been standing all day, my legs are almost broken."

Fu Linghe's fingers moved up along her calves, kneading her tense muscles with moderate strength.

Yun Zheng hummed comfortably, and her toes curled up unconsciously.

"Honey, your cooking skills are getting better and better~" she muttered vaguely, like a sated cat.

Fu Linghe chuckled softly, his fingers moving to her thighs, his fingertips gently pressing the sore muscles.

He leaned over and whispered in her ear, "Mrs. Fu, you've worked hard today."

Yun Zheng opened one eye, a sly smile playing on her lips. "So, how does Mr. Fu plan to reward me?"

Fu Linghe did not answer, but expressed his opinion through actions.

His palm moved up along her waistline, skillfully found the acupoint of her shoulder, and pressed in circles with his thumb.

Yun Zheng let out a comfortable sigh and relaxed completely.

"Turn around." He ordered softly, his voice filled with a gentleness that could not be refused.

Yun Zheng obediently turned over and completely gave her back to him.

Fu Linghe placed his palms on her smooth back, starting from her shoulder blades and massaging down inch by inch.

His strength was just right, not too light to tickle her, nor too heavy to make her uncomfortable.

"Here..." Yun Zheng pointed to her lower back, "I think I twisted it when I was holding the baby today."

Fu Linghe frowned slightly, and immediately moved his palm to the position she pointed, and slowly rubbed her skin with his warm palm.

"Let me hold the baby from now on." His voice was filled with heartache. "You've only just recovered, so don't overwork yourself."

Yun Zheng buried her face in the pillow and laughed sullenly, "Mr. Fu is now good at speaking sweet words. Who was it last night..."

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Fu Linghe's sudden and heavier pressure, and she let out a small scream.

"What happened last night?" Fu Linghe pretended to be stupid, but his hands moved more lightly, his fingertips circling around her waist.

Yun Zheng blushed and stopped talking, just buried her face deeper into the pillow.

Fu Linghe chuckled and leaned over, placing a light kiss on the back of her exposed neck.

"Are you shy?" His breath brushed against her ear. "Wasn't it very passionate last night?"

"Fu Linghe!" Yun Zheng turned over suddenly and almost hit his chin.

Her eyes widened and her cheeks flushed, "You...you..."

Fu Linghe took the opportunity to hold her in his arms and bent down to kiss her slightly open lips.

The kiss was gentle and lingering, without any lust, just pure intimacy.

Yun Zheng gradually relaxed and put her arms around his neck.

After the kiss, Fu Linghe nuzzled hers with the tip of his nose. "Let's take a shower?"

Yun Zheng lazily shook her head, "I don't want to move~~"

"Shall I carry you there?" Fu Linghe raised his eyebrows.

Yun Zheng's eyes lit up, but then dimmed again. "Forget it. You've been tired all day too."

She struggled to sit up, but was picked up by Fu Linghe.

"It's my honor to serve Mrs. Fu." He easily picked her up and strode towards the bathroom.

There was warm water in the bathtub, and a few rose petals were floating on the water, emitting a faint fragrance.

Fu Linghe carefully put Yun Zheng down, then knelt on one knee beside the bathtub and tested the water temperature. "Just right."

Yun Zheng looked at him in surprise, "When did you prepare this?"

"While you were feeding the children," Fu Linghe helped her unbutton the back of her dress, "I thought you must be tired."

The dress slipped to the ground, leaving Yun Zheng with only her close-fitting silk clothes.

Fu Linghe's eyes darkened for a moment, but soon regained clarity.

He reached out to test the water temperature, then helped her remove the last of her clothing.

Yun Zheng stepped into the bathtub, and the warm water immediately wrapped around her tired body.

She let out a contented sigh and sank completely into the water, leaving only her shoulders and head exposed.

Fu Linghe rolled up her shirt sleeves, picked up the bath ball beside her, and squeezed her favorite jasmine-scented shower gel into it.

"Turn around." he whispered.

Yun Zheng obediently turned around and faced away from him.

Fu Linghe's hand started from her shoulders, and the foamy bath ball gently slid across her back.

He moved with great care, as if he were handling some precious treasure.

"Are you comfortable?" he asked in a low voice.

"Hmm..." Yun Zheng's voice was already filled with sleepiness, "It feels like a dream~"

Fu Linghe chuckled, his hands moving non-stop.

He washed her back, then turned to the front and gently washed her arms and collarbone.

Yun Zheng closed her eyes and let him do whatever he wanted, her whole body relaxed like a puddle of water.

When Fu Linghe's hand moved to her lower abdomen, Yun Zheng suddenly opened her eyes.

There are also faint stretch marks there. Although they are very shallow, you can still see the silver marks under the light.

Fu Linghe's fingertips gently stroked the lines, his eyes incredibly gentle.

"It's beautiful, but hard work," he whispered.

Yun Zheng felt a lump in her throat and almost burst into tears.

She grabbed his hand and put it on her face, "Silly..."

Fu Linghe came closer and rested his forehead against hers. "Thank you for giving me two such lovely babies. Thank you for being my wife."

The water gradually became cold. Fu Linghe took a bath towel, wrapped Yun Zheng completely, and then carried her out of the bathtub like a child.

Yun Zheng leaned in his arms, smelling the familiar scent of his cologne, and felt extremely at ease.

Back in the bedroom, Fu Linghe helped her dry her body and took out the pajamas he had prepared long ago.

Yun Zheng let him do whatever he wanted like a good baby until she was tucked into bed.

"You should go take a shower too," she said drowsily, "the water is getting cold."

Fu Linghe kissed her forehead and said, "Wait a few minutes."

When Fu Linghe came back from a quick shower, Yun Zheng was already half asleep and half awake.

She felt the other side of the bed dip, and then a warm embrace enveloped her.

"Go to sleep." Fu Linghe's voice rang in her ears, "The children have the confinement nanny to take care of them, so you don't have to get up early tomorrow."

Yun Zheng found a comfortable position in his arms and soon fell asleep.

Fu Linghe looked at her peaceful sleeping face in the moonlight and gently brushed away the loose hair on her forehead.

Outside the window, the moonlight gently shines on the windowsill of the nursery, and two little babies are sleeping soundly in their respective cribs.