Chapter 38 Some things are better said out loud

For a moment, the world was as quiet as ever, and Lin Xi could only feel his heart pounding.

It feels really bad to have all my thoughts seen through by others. I always feel that I have no privacy in front of Xiao Yongyan.

If one day, Xiao Yongyan didn't stand on the same line with her, she might not even know how she died.

"I..." Lin Xi wanted to speak, but his voice became hoarse after saying just one word.

Xiao Yongyan's heart was as clear as a mirror, and he knew that his young wife did not completely trust him.

Since you have already married him, why do you have other thoughts in your mind?

Lin Xi had accompanied him through all the exile and many life-threatening situations. Why was she not so determined at this moment?

"Xier, what are you worried about?" Xiao Yongyan couldn't help but ask.

However, Lin Xi was frightened by Xiao Yongyan's question and stammered, "I suddenly remembered that I have something else to do in the store, so I'll go back first."

After saying that, he turned and ran away.

Xiao Yongyan did not stop him, but just stood there, silently watching Lin Xi go away.

One afternoon, Xiao Yongyan sat in the study, holding in his hand the book "Wei Yan" which he had read thousands of times as a child. However, an hour passed and he had not turned a single page of the book.

Before I knew it, it was almost dusk.

On the way back, Dai Lan'er noticed that the atmosphere between the two people was a little strange, but she couldn't figure out what had happened. She could only carefully observe the expressions of both sides and try to minimize her presence.

Until they entered the house, Lin Xi and Xiao Yongyan didn't say a word.

After sending Dai Lan'er away, Xiao Yongyan finally said his first words, "I'll go cook."

Lin Xi felt quite uncomfortable, she didn't know how things turned out like this.

In fact, it should be a good thing that her husband is very capable. But Lin Xi just couldn't control her awareness of being prepared for danger in times of peace. She was always worried that if she were to go against Xiao Yongyan one day, he would definitely make her suffer.

Xiao Yongyan was cooking alone in the kitchen, feeling very bitter.

The two of them had come this far and gone through so many hardships, he thought Lin Xi already fully understood what kind of person he was, but he didn't expect that his young wife would actually be afraid of him.

At the dinner table.

The two people held their bowls and looked at each other in silence, but countless thoughts flashed through their minds.

"Well..." Lin Xi felt that it was not a good idea for the two of them to remain in this stalemate.

"Xi'er," Xiao Yongyan interrupted, "What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of being held accountable by the court again?"

Please forgive his limited imagination, which only allowed him to think of this reason.

"Of course not." They had all been exiled to such a faraway place, what else could they do.

"What is that?" At this time, Xiao Yongyan had already put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands, and was approaching Lin Xi step by step, determined to get a result.

The sense of oppression brought by Xiao Yongyan was extremely strong. No matter how Lin Xi tried to avoid it, it seemed that she could not avoid it. She could only act cautiously under his pressure.

"I..." Lin Xi swallowed his saliva, but couldn't utter a word.

Suddenly, without any warning, and no one would have planned the plot like this, Xiao Yongyan kissed Lin Xi.

The warm touch came from his lips, and Lin Xi felt his brain turn into a mess.

Even though she talks a lot in daily life, she has almost no actual experience in love. When Xiao Yongyan suddenly used this trick, she was completely unable to resist.

"Xi'er, tell me why you are afraid of me." Xiao Yongyan's voice was extremely gentle, and his intimate whispers sounded in Lin Xi's ears.

She replied almost in a possessed manner, "You are too smart. You know what I am thinking."

Xiao Yongyan never expected that the answer would be this. He had lived for decades and this was the first time he discovered that smart was actually a derogatory word.

Without Lin Xi's further explanation, Xiao Yongyan could understand immediately. No one wants to have their thoughts guessed by others.

"Listen to me about this." Xiao Yongyan held Lin Xi's hand and held her tightly in his arms.

"You have heard a little about the situation in the capital. My father is the regent and holds great power. Over the years, countless people have wanted to drive him off the throne. We have been through a lot over the years. I don't want to see through you, but these things are like a house with the door wide open to us. We can see through it without any effort."

Xiao Yongyan continued, "I am indeed sensitive to conspiracy and scheming, but can't I see through your thoughts? Otherwise, why would I have to interrogate you step by step?"

Lin Xi was somewhat convinced by this sentence. What Xiao Yongyan said seemed to make sense. If he really knew everything, why did he keep pursuing his own answer?

How come I seem to be convinced?

Lin Xi was a little confused.

No, that's not right. Xiao Yongyan is a eloquent guy. How can I believe him so easily?

Xiao Yongyan had been paying close attention to Lin Xi's expression. After seeing the distrust on his young wife's face, he felt a little helpless.

"Xi'er, I've said before that I will only have you as my woman in this life. We've been through so much together, don't you still believe me?" Xiao Yongyan seemed a little hurt. "My father told me since I was a child not to hang out with women, and not to let maids in my house. I really can't guess what you're thinking."

Xiao Yongyan's confession was truly sincere.

"If it were any other woman, I wouldn't be so patient."

Xiao Yongyan looked at Lin Xi steadily, his eyes burning.

His eyes seemed to carry some kind of magic. Just one look at them would attract the strong emotions in them. Lin Xi only took one look and could no longer escape.

"I understand." Lin Xi lowered her head. Why did it seem like she was being unreasonable today?

Xiao Yongyan held Lin Xi in his arms, stroking her hair again and again, cherishing her very much.

…

As soon as Dai Laner entered the door, she couldn't wait to tell Ge Xuecai the good news, "Boss, the wife of the Xiao family said that she wants you to work in her store."

Ge Xuecai was sitting with his legs crossed, waiting for Dai Lan'er to come back and cook. He didn't expect to hear this news, and was a little surprised for a moment, "Did Lin Xi really say that?"

"Yes," Dai Laner was overjoyed, "she just told me today. If you can go to work for her instead of gambling, our lives will definitely get better and better."

However, Ge Xuecai was not thinking about living a good life at this time, but instead curled up a wicked smile. He had observed these days that the bacon from Lin Xi's family tasted quite good, and it was sold at one hundred coins per pound, which was very valuable.

"Going tomorrow?" Ge Xuecai asked.

"Yes, come with me tomorrow." Dai Lan'er was all smiles. After enduring so many years, Lin Xi's appearance was like a god descending from heaven. She didn't even dare to think that there would be a day when things would turn around.

"Got it." Ge Xuecai stood up, humming a song as he staggered into the inner room. Before leaving, he did not forget to order, "Hurry up and cook. I'm starving."