Chapter 126 Bones

"You've had a long day, shouldn't you rest earlier?"

Xie Qi sat up, the bright red quilt slipped down, making his face look like a peach blossom, and said in a seductive tone: "The old lady has called a doctor again, and she may need someone to take care of her tomorrow. If you don't go to bed early tonight, you might not even have a place to rest if she calls you tomorrow."

Xie San Niang's mind won't settle down so quickly. As long as they don't get their hands on the dyeing manual, she and her husband probably won't have a moment's peace.

Therefore, Xie Qi's words are not wrong.

Shen Yuanzhu thought for a moment, then nodded and went to the bathhouse.

After washing up, Shen Yuanzhu saw Xie Qi sitting on the wedding bed, bending down to help her finish stringing the beads she hadn't yet completed.

Upon seeing her, Xie Qi said, "I've finished stringing them for you. Come and rest."

Seeing Xie Qi's joyful expression, Shen Yuanzhu slowly nodded.

As soon as Xie Qi climbed into bed, he obediently gave up the seat next to him.

Although they were husband and wife, they had never been this intimate before. Shen Yuanzhu paused for a moment as Xie Qi eagerly pulled back the covers.

He used to sleep on a small couch, but now on the wedding bed, there is only one quilt.

Seeing Xie Qi, who was only wearing underwear and was completely naked, looking at her expectantly, Shen Yuanzhu couldn't help but blush.

However, since they are already married, it is only natural for them to share a bed, so there is no need to be too coy.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Yuanzhu took off her hairpin and lay down next to Xie Qi.

Xie Qi's hand, gripping the corner of the blanket, trembled slightly, but his expression remained impassive as he carefully covered Shen Yuanzhu with the thin blanket.

"you……"

His whole body was so stiff that he could touch the Shenyuan Pearl beside him with the slightest movement.

She had just finished washing up, and she carried a familiar, light fragrance. Xie Qi couldn't help but turn to the side, his nose twitching slightly.

Shen Yuanzhu was not asleep.

The person next to her got closer and closer, and the burning body temperature made her feel stuffy. She was a little annoyed and was about to turn around and push the person away when she saw Xie Qi propping his head up and looking at her with a smile on his face.

His eyes were bright and filled with joy.

After a moment's thought, Shen Yuanzhu withdrew her hand that was about to push Xie Qi away.

Even if you're husband and wife, having some affection for each other is better than being a resentful couple.

Seeing that she didn't seem to resist him, Xie Qi suppressed his pounding heart and slowly moved closer to her.

Stray hairs fell across her forehead, and Xie Qi, his hands stiff with effort, gently brushed them aside. A soft breath brushed against his wrist, and Xie Qi felt a burning heat travel all the way to his heart.

She could hear Xie Qi's heart pounding like a drum in her ear. Listening to the irregular urgency, she gradually felt at ease.

Although Xie Qi behaved strangely on a daily basis, he did not make her feel dangerous.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Yuanzhu turned over and moved closer to him.

The girl's sweet fragrance filled the air, and her slight initiative made Xie Qi unconsciously tense up, as if afraid of disturbing her.

After a while, he gently picked up a lock of her hair.

Married in our youth, our love is unwavering...

Thinking of this, Xie Qi smiled beautifully.

He untied his hair and gently tied it into a knot with hers.

Xie Qi's hands had distinct knuckles, but now that she was closer, Shen Yuanzhu could see that from his knuckles to his wrists, there were countless tiny marks.

She curiously pressed her chest against his, and Xie Qi's face flushed. Suddenly, some inappropriate thoughts arose in his mind.

Sweat beaded on his lower back muscles; he bit his cheek, his ear tips burning hot.

It felt like I was soaking in warm hot spring water, a little hot, but just enough to make me feel... relaxed and happy.

Seeing the furry head pressed against his chest, Xie Qi felt his blood boil and rushed towards a place he shouldn't be.

He suppressed his embarrassment and pressed his lips to hers...

As Xie Qi moved, he withdrew his hand, and Shen Yuanzhu's gaze followed the scars. When Xie Qi mustered up the courage to press his lips to hers, she turned her head to look at his bony and strong wrist.

A gentle kiss, but it didn't land where it should have; it only brushed against her hair.

She avoided it...

She avoided it!

Xie Qi's expression froze, and his blood instantly cooled.

The overwhelming joy faded, leaving only disappointment and embarrassment.

The person who always prayed to be loved, but was pushed away countless times, ultimately failed to gain her favor and was pushed away again.

Xie Qi felt as if sharp thorns had suddenly grown in his heart, piercing through his soft body.

"your……"

Shen Yuanzhu raised her hand, wanting to grab Xie Qi's wrist, but saw him suddenly turn around, his back to her.

"Waaah..."

Her hair was pulled painfully, but Xie Qi only left her with his back turned.

"..."

She said that Xie Qi had a mental illness!

Shen Yuanzhu also got angry, glaring fiercely at the man's bare back, rolling up the thin blanket on her body and hugging it all to her chest.

That thing is so unpredictable, might as well let it freeze to death.

The agarwood bared its teeth, making a grinding sound as it chewed.

She said, "What kind of damn couple are we? It's not as good as two taels of silver that makes people happy!"

With no sound beside him, Xie Qi turned over and gripped the silk quilt beneath him tightly.

He used too much force, so much so that his fingertips turned white and became numb, losing all sense of pain.

The prickly and itchy feeling slowly crept up her body, and Xie Qi couldn't help but bite her arm hard.

The pain came, but he did not find relief or relief as he usually did.

He repeatedly pondered Shen Yuanzhu's dodging movements in his mind until he remembered what she had asked before she made those moves.

Xie Qi was taken aback, but his eyes gradually cleared.

Just now, was she...?

Were you talking to him?

Xie Qi clutched his wound, biting his lip tightly for a long time before finally mustering his courage: "Did you... have something to ask me just now?"

The silence behind him made him uneasy. Xie Qi's heart skipped a beat, fearing that Shen Yuanzhu would never pay attention to him again.

“Yuanzhu…”

With a soft, sticky sound that hinted at weakness, Xie Qi turned his head and saw Shen Yuanzhu sleeping soundly and deeply.

"..."

He thought for a moment, then leaned down next to Shen Yuanzhu, his gaze following her slightly furrowed brows, all the way down to her slender, fair neck...

The agarwood pearl was awakened by the heat.

She had a nightmare all night, in which a dense net wrapped her up completely.

She wanted to escape, she wanted to struggle, but the large net seemed to have a life of its own, tightening its grip more and more.

Not only that, she also sensed that the large net was like some kind of spirit, whispering and babbling in her ear.

The voice kept repeating, "Yuanzhu...love me..."

Chen Yuanzhu was both shocked and feverish, and broke out in a sweat.

But when she opened her eyes, she saw that Xie Qi was holding her tightly in his arms.

His chest was burning hot, so hot that it was hard to breathe.

The fire from last night hadn't died down yet. Shen Yuanzhu reached out and covered Xie Qi's face, then forcefully pushed him away.

Xie Qi didn't sleep soundly; he woke up as soon as the person in his arms moved.

He woke up, but only dared to lower his eyes and remain silent.

Seeing his appearance, Shen Yuanzhu couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

She raised her foot to kick Xie Qi, but he grabbed it.

His face, initially cold and cracked, gradually flushed red...