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- A resourceful and voluptuous beauty seduces a cold and aloof powerful official into breaking his vows; the cold and aloof offici...
Chapter 39 Shan Yuming sucked and bit with displeasure, desire, and dissatisfaction...
Forsythia.
Cui Yiluo was stunned for a moment, then realized that the withered branch in the box did look a bit like forsythia.
Why would he collect a withered forsythia? Young men from aristocratic families dislike the Four Gentlemen of Flowers and instead treasure the humble forsythia.
Perhaps it was given to him by someone, and it meant so much to him. Even within his reserved heart, there must be some kind of emotion hidden within.
Cui Yiluo gathered her thoughts, put the wooden box back into the depths of the rosewood cabinet, picked up the rice paper and continued copying.
After lunch, Cui Yiluo was still in Jiang Yunjin's study when Lilan suddenly came to report that Jiang Zhaoyue had arrived with Yang Jingling. Cui Yiluo put down her pen and walked towards the flower hall of Yuzhuyuan.
As soon as I entered the flower hall, I heard Jiang Zhaoyue's voice: "If Yiluo hadn't married my eldest brother, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to set foot in Yuzhu Courtyard for many times."
Jiang Yunjin's reputation for being aloof was widespread, and Yang Jingling, childhood friends with Jiang Mingxun, had naturally heard of this. She smiled faintly and asked, "Don't tell me you'd like to see your brother more often?"
Jiang Zhaoyue hurriedly shook her head and looked at Cui Yiluo who was sitting down. "Yiluo, it's fine as long as you see her more often. Why should I see her? I think in a while, I'll have nephews and nieces. It's a pity that I haven't found a marriage yet."
Yang Jingling took a sip of tea with a calm expression and said, "I saw you and Jingzhao Yin at Ruyi Tower last time..."
Jiang Zhaoyue's expression changed, and she quickly changed the subject: "Yiluo, when are you and big brother planning to have a baby? I really can't imagine big brother holding a baby."
Cui Yiluo was amused and helpless: "Why did my cousin bring this up?"
On the other side, Yang Jingling put down her teacup, spread out her palms and said, "Yiluo, let me take your pulse. If you want to have children, you should take care of yourself."
Seeing that the topic was successfully diverted away from herself, Jiang Zhaoyue naturally encouraged Cui Yiluo to take her pulse.
Since it’s her own body that needs to be taken care of, Cui Yiluo naturally wouldn’t refuse.
Yang Jingling placed three fingers on Cui Yiluo's wrist for a moment, then asked her to switch hands and hold it again. Then she withdrew her hand and said, "You are in good health, there is nothing wrong."
Cui Yiluo retracted her wrist. Of course, there was nothing wrong with her. She always took good care of herself. The one with the problem was clearly Jiang Yunjin.
Jiang Zhaoyue, who was standing by, shared the same thought: "Could it be that there's something wrong with Big Brother's health? He works day and night for official duties, and he's been working tirelessly. Yiluo, you should give Big Brother some nourishment."
Cui Yiluo just smiled and said nothing.
He was very strong. Not only did he almost knock her apart every night, but he could also control himself for a long time without stopping. He was clearly tense up by her so much that his veins were bulging, but after frowning and closing his eyes to calm down, he could pinch her waist again and move.
Even harder, as if punishing her for pushing herself deliberately.
But it is not easy to get pregnant if you only do it once a night.
Yang Jingling seemed to be acutely aware of something and lowered her voice: "Have you used the box of things I gave you? You don't have to worry about the incense harming your body. Not only will it not harm you, it may even help you conceive."
When Jiang Zhaoyue heard this, her expression became complicated again, but in the end she said nothing. She took a sip of tea and turned away without looking at them.
Yang Jingling was generous and straightforward, and she was also a doctor, so Cui Yiluo naturally didn't have so many concerns.
"I haven't used it, and I don't think I'll ever need it."
Yang Jingling paused, then hesitated and asked tentatively, "Your husband..."
Cui Yiluo nodded.
Yang Jingling was obviously shocked for a few moments, then confirmed in disbelief: "But I gave you a lot of booklets... I can't possibly have none of them..."
Facing Yang Jingling's shocked gaze, Cui Yiluo nodded again.
Except for the day when she took Chinese medicine, it would be strange for a man who only used one style every time to cooperate with her in using the things in the box. Sometimes, when she was too irritated to bear it and started to complain too deeply, he would block her mouth.
At first, Cui Yiluo didn't notice it. She was already drowsy and her vision was shaking violently. It was only after many times that she realized that what she said must be "obscene words" in his eyes, which made him lower his head to block it.
Therefore, no matter how many booklets Yang Jingling gave him, since he was such a conservative person, he would probably never use those booklets in his lifetime.
"But it's nothing more than that."
At first, it was interesting to tease Jiang Yunjin and watch him sink into lust, but later it became monotonous and boring.
There was a hint of sympathy in Yang Jingling's shocked eyes.
Isn't it fun to do this?
A silence fell, and Jiang Zhaoyue broke it. "By the way, Yiluo, there's a new play being performed at Fenghua Tower tomorrow. The actor who sings it is very popular and famously handsome. Unfortunately, my brother is taking Jingling and me to Luoxia Peak to admire the maple leaves tomorrow, and I've wasted a lot of money on having someone book a private room. Why don't you go with my brother? Don't waste the time."
Cui Yiluo smiled and said, "He's very busy with official duties, so it's better not to interfere with his work. But it's okay, I'll go with Lilan."
It's more free and unrestrained. Besides, Jiang Yunjin would never get involved in such entertainment as watching a play. He would only think it was a waste of time.
Jiang Zhaoyue nodded in understanding, "I'll have someone give you the wooden sign later."
After booking a private room in Shengjing Zhongxi Tower, a wooden plaque with the corresponding room name is used as proof. After entering the building, hand over the wooden plaque and the servant will take you to the corresponding private room.
Cui Yiluo nodded, her smile unable to conceal her joy: "Thank you very much, cousin."
She may not have been to the theatre for a long time.
After she finished speaking, she suddenly caught a glimpse of the corner of a silver-gray robe out of the corner of her eye. The familiar style of the robe startled her and she subconsciously looked over.
Her sudden look up naturally alarmed Jiang Zhaoyue and Yang Jingling.
Jiang Zhaoyue was in a position where she could see Jiang Yunjin leaving through the carved window. She called out in surprise, "Brother?"
Cui Yiluo's heart skipped a beat. When had he been standing outside the door? Could he have overheard what she and Yang Jingling were talking about?
Jiang Yunjin seemed to be about to leave the flower hall, but was stopped by Jiang Zhaoyue, so he had to walk back to the door of the flower hall. His tall figure was facing the sunlight, casting a long shadow on the carpet in the hall. His handsome face also looked a little gloomy because he was facing the light.
Cui Yiluo secretly observed his expression. Seeing that his eyes were still as calm as before, she felt a little relieved. She walked up to him and said with her usual smile, "Husband, why are you back so early today?"
In the past, he would only come back after finishing his shift, and would often stay to handle official business until it was completely dark before returning home.
That's why Cui Yiluo was chatting with Jiang Zhaoyue and Yang Jingling in the flower hall without any scruples and without making any noise.
Jiang Yunjin said calmly, "I handled official business in the city this afternoon and came back after finishing it."
Cui Yiluo responded, her eyes full of smiles, and she teased him casually, "Husband, were you looking for me just now?"
Jiang Yunjin stared at her with his dark eyes, and after a moment he said, "No, I was just passing by."
Cui Yiluo was completely relieved after hearing this. He has always been a gentleman. There is no one in the entire Jiang Mansion who is more disciplined than him. She thinks he would not do anything like eavesdropping. It has been a while since she finished talking about that matter with Yang Jingling.
And if he really heard it, with his old-fashioned and ascetic nature, he would definitely be unhappy, but he looked calm and did not seem unhappy, and the direction he was going just now should have meant he was going to the study.
It seems that he just happened to pass by.
Cui Yiluo felt relieved and her smile became even more intense: "Then my husband, please go and get busy. I'll send someone to call you when it's time for dinner."
Jiang Yunjin's eyes were deep, he hummed softly and turned to leave.
The low pressure dissipated, and the other two sitting in the hall couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. After chatting for a while, Yang Jingling saw that it was getting late, so she said goodbye and left, and Jiang Zhaoyue also returned to her own courtyard.
After dinner, Cui Yiluo had not finished copying the house rules yet, so she had to go to Jiang Yunjin's study.
Still as silent as last night.
After copying twice, Cui Yiluo's fingers felt sore, so she called Lilan over: "Go and bring some midnight snacks."
After saying that, he looked at Jiang Yunjin beside him and said softly, "My husband has been tired today, so you should use some too."
Li Lan accepted the order and was about to leave when she was suddenly stopped: "Wait."
Cui Yiluo looked at the man who tried to stop her and frowned slightly: "My husband, do you have any other instructions?"
Jiang Yunjin slowly placed the wolf-hair brush in his hand on the pen holder. His tone was calm and serious, and he subtly exuded a sense of pressure: "No eating in the study."
Cui Yiluo had guessed something when he opened his mouth, and sneered, "My husband is truly a prudent and prudent person."
After that, she turned directly to Lilan: "That's all right, Lilan, make a pot of Dancong tea."
Lilan was about to agree when the man's cold voice rang out again: "Dancong tea tastes sweet and easily attracts insects and ants."
Cui Yiluo sneered inwardly, then smiled faintly, saying, "Official documents are extremely important to my husband. I was negligent."
Jiang Yunjin nodded lightly, picked up the pen again, resumed his previous focused look, and began copying.
Cui Yiluo's interest was completely ruined, and she had no intention of resting anymore, so she picked up the pen again.
After copying for a while, Cui Yiluo didn't want to stay in the study any longer, so she went back to her room early as there were still two days left before the deadline set by Old Madam Jiang. Jiang Yunjin was busy with official business during the day, so he had to spend extra time to finish the work.
When he opened his mouth to say goodbye, Jiang Yunjin didn't even raise his eyes, his hands didn't stop moving smoothly, and he just responded softly.
He seemed extremely focused, as if copying the house rules was not a punishment for him.
Cui Yiluo didn't stay any longer, turned around and left the room.
After returning to the room for a shower, Lilan considerately prepared water with herbs for Cui Yiluo to soak her hands in, which helped to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. It really relieved the pain in her sore hands a lot.
"The Jiang family is way too strict. They've already repeated such a thick set of family rules ten times."
Cui Yiluo rubbed her right hand fingers intermittently and said, "They have always been like this. I only have the power to manage the first wife's affairs, and Jiang Yunjin is a man who values filial piety."
Li Lan said unhappily, "Young Master, just accept the punishment yourself."
Cui Yiluo carefully dried her fingers with a handkerchief. Lilan was about to take the water away when Cui Yiluo suddenly called her.
Beside the flickering candlelight, the woman had a slender and delicate figure, with long black hair cascading down like a waterfall. However, her snow-white face, illuminated by the warm yellow candlelight, had a slightly cold expression.
"Put out the candles."
The huge bedroom was completely dark. Cui Yiluo lay down on her side, closed her eyes and prepared to fall asleep.
Half asleep and half awake, the door creaked softly. Cui Yiluo suddenly opened her eyes and looked outside.
After she confirmed through the gaps in the hanging curtains and bamboo curtains that the person outside was Jiang Yunjin, all the tension in her heart disappeared, and she turned around and continued to sleep with peace of mind.
After an unknown amount of time, the gentle sound of water in the bathroom stopped, and footsteps gradually approached the bed.
Inexplicably, Cui Yiluo was still a little sleepy just now, but now that Jiang Yunjin had returned to his room and came out of the bathroom, her mind became even clearer.
The other end of the covering quilt was gently lifted.
A warm breath came from behind her, with a familiar soapberry scent similar to hers.
In the silence, the man's deep and cold voice suddenly rang out: "Not asleep?"
Cui Yiluo naturally didn't answer.
The next moment, her body was suddenly turned over. She was stunned and had not yet reacted when her chin was grabbed by slender fingers and lifted up.
The man supported his body with one arm and leaned over her. With a look of displeasure, desire, and dissatisfaction, he sucked and bit her lips and drove straight in with great momentum.
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