Chapter 156 Heart Knot

Shen Yuexi lay on her side next to Xiao Zhuo, supporting her head with her hands, looking at the sleeping Xiao Zhuo.

It was already dark outside the window. The candlelight on the table shone through the yellow lampshade, casting a soft yellow light on the two of them.

Xiao Zhuo was covered with a quilt, lying straight as usual, with his hands outside the quilt, neatly crossed on his abdomen.

It was already remarkable for a person to be so meticulous while awake, but it was even more remarkable to be so meticulous while sleeping. Shen Yuexi really wanted to know how Xiao Zhuo had cultivated this sleeping skill.

Can I really sleep well like this?

I think of my sleeping posture, rolling back and forth. I hold whatever I can get, not only hold it, but also ride on it.

With Xiao Zhuo's identity and status, he could actually endure being bullied by her.

Shen Yuexi almost laughed out loud when she thought about how she had been pushing Xiao Zhuo to the edge of the bed. She quickly covered her mouth and stole a glance at Xiao Zhuo.

Fortunately, he shouldn't have been woken up.

His long, wispy hair draped across his smooth forehead, falling onto his thick, long eyelashes. His smooth, fair face was characterized by a sharp, cool demeanor. His brows were as sharp as a knife, his nose was straight, and his lips were beautifully shaped, all of which exuded his nobility and elegance.

The exposed hands were white and slender. In the candlelight, the nails glowed faintly, and the blue veins on the backs of the hands were clearly visible.

This was her invincible husband. Even when everyone thought there was no hope, he could still save everything.

With a man like this by her side, she had nothing to worry about. He was strong enough to clear any obstacles in his way and would definitely achieve his own wishes. As his wife, all she had to do was be a salted fish.

She also felt a little sleepy, so she got out of bed, picked up the lampshade, and blew out the candle. Then she got back into bed, threw back the quilt, and got into bed.

The two of them had a tacit understanding that whoever went to bed first would sleep inside. Usually she would go to bed first, but this time it was Xiao Zhuo who went to bed first.

So, when the roosters in the village crowed one after another...

Shen Yuexi felt someone was watching her in a daze. When she opened her eyes, she saw Xiao Zhuo looking at her with his head propped up by his hands.

His long black hair fell down his jade-like cheeks and down his neck, as deep as the night sky. His cold and proud eyes were staring at her without blinking, and his thin lips were slightly raised.

"Husband, you...you are awake." She smiled awkwardly and carefully retracted her legs that were riding on Xiao Zhuo.

This was not good. She noticed that Xiao Zhuo's back was against the wall.

Is it really that exaggerated? In just one night, Xiao Zhuo was squeezed against the wall?

Xiao Zhuo whispered, "You've been bullying me for a long time."

"Ah, that..." Shen Yuexi smiled guiltily, "Husband...you don't even know I fell asleep. Can you be more active and change positions?"

"I had already changed once in the middle of the night, but you pushed me to the edge of the bed again. So I moved to the bed again," Xiao Zhuo coughed, "and then, this is what's happening now."

So they've already changed once? It seems the bullying was more severe this time.

"Oh...husband, you're very warm. I told you I like sleeping next to you." Shen Yuexi smiled awkwardly as she raised herself up. "Husband, please sleep a little longer. I'll go make you breakfast."

Just as she stood up, Xiao Zhuo turned over and pushed her back onto the bed: "No, I must punish you."

Xiao Zhuo's face was so close, and the breath from his mouth blew on her neck, making her feel itchy and numb, making her blush and her heart beat faster. She subconsciously reached out to push his chest and said with a smile:

"Husband, you see... I just don't sleep well. Actually, I really didn't mean it..."

Xiao Zhuo didn't say anything, but held her hands and pressed them above her head.

Feeling the weight of the man on her body and his somewhat rapid breathing, Shen Yuexi felt that she might not be able to escape.

Even if she had never eaten pork, she had seen pigs run. She knew exactly what Xiao Zhuo was going to do next.

What is supposed to happen will happen.

Since ancient times, heroes have been unable to resist the temptation of beauty. Xiao Zhuo guarded a beautiful woman, his wife, every night, but he could do nothing. Was he too harsh on her?

Xiao Zhuo had once been intimate with her while she was asleep, and she had slapped him in the face. She clearly felt that she was his, so why did she keep refusing to agree to him?

What exactly is the problem?

While she was still thinking, Xiao Zhuo's lips had already sealed her lips tightly.

A feeling of dizziness.

"Men are unreliable. They treat you like a treasure before they have sex, but after they have sex with you, they are completely different people."

The words of a colleague from her past life echoed in her mind.

"Yuexi, you're so silly. You only know how to do research all day long, and you don't have this idea in your head at all. I'm an experienced person, and I'm kindly reminding you, but don't ignore it."

"I don't believe it. I must find a man who is devoted to me and only treats me well." She retorted unconvinced.

"It's not uncommon to say there aren't some devoted men out there. They're definitely a rare breed, like giant pandas. And if a vixen comes along and flirts with them..."

"If I can't find one, then I will never get married."

She remembered that she swore in her heart at that time that she would never find a promiscuous and unfaithful man. This was her bottom line.

I know where the knot in my heart lies.

She wasn't the most beautiful woman in the world. Besides, even the most beautiful woman would eventually age and fade. If Xiao Zhuo were to regain his crown prince's position, or even ascend the throne as emperor, he'd have all the beauties in the world to choose from.

Emperor Yongde had a group of concubines, and even Meipu's sister had to serve in the palace.

This kind of thing was reasonable in ancient times, but it crossed the bottom line she set.

If Xiao Zhuo treats her well, then he can only treat her well. She only accepts monogamy and will never allow Xiao Zhuo to have a wife or concubine. However, as Xiao Zhuo is the crown prince, she cannot stop him from doing so.

This was the root of her reluctance.

Before, it was like there was a layer of hazy morning mist, and she had never been clear about her true thoughts until now.

The desire that was originally aroused by Xiao Zhuo quickly cooled down.

Xiao Zhuo seemed to notice her expression, stopped his movements, and said softly, "You don't want to?"

Shen Yuexi nodded first, then shook her head.

In her heart, she recognized Xiao Zhuo. Such an outstanding man would be hard to find even with a lantern. But she could not tolerate Xiao Zhuo having other women.

"Why?" Xiao Zhuo's expression returned to a stern tone, "You and I are obviously husband and wife."

"I know," Shen Yuexi looked away, "I..."

After much thought, she decided to make things clear. A short pain is better than a long one. Some things must be communicated clearly between both parties, otherwise it would be torture for both of them.

"I don't want you to have other women. You can only be good to me." She turned her head and looked at Xiao Zhuo.

After hearing this, Xiao Zhuo did not answer directly, but sat up silently.

Shen Yuexi knew that for Xiao Zhuo, a man from the ancient times, having three wives and four concubines was normal. Her request was actually quite excessive for him. Ordinary people from wealthy families could afford to marry multiple wives and concubines, let alone those who held sway over the empire, such as the Emperor or the Crown Prince.

"You are my only legal wife," Xiao Zhuo said solemnly, "no one else will have your status. When I ascend the throne, you will be the empress."

"It's not a question of status," Shen Yuexi corrected, "If that day ever comes, you can only have me as your wife and you can't take any other concubines."

"It's hard to understand." Xiao Zhuo slowly shook his head. "From ancient times to the present, the emperor's taking concubines has always been in accordance with etiquette and law, and there is no objection."

Shen Yuexi sighed inwardly, this was the difficulty.

Xiao Zhuo believed that it was in accordance with etiquette and law for the emperor to take a concubine, so what should she do?