Chapter 110 Can I Really Trust You?

The two slept face to face at night.

The snow and the moon were too far away; there was no light, everything was blurry, and there was only a vague shadow.

Shanlai's heart stirred. He pulled his hand out from under the covers, held it out, and moved it towards his lover's face. His fingers gently brushed across his forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose, lips... each touch fleeting, like a dragonfly skimming the water, yet leaving a lingering itch and tingling sensation, lifting him upwards...

Liu Min gently took her mischievous hand and whispered, begging her to stop playing around.

He can't keep up.

The elders were all asleep nearby; how could he dare to act recklessly?

He wasn't even qualified to sleep on this kang (heated brick bed), even though he had long been a regular sleeper on it.

Seeing that his younger brother was quite angry after hearing his niece's words, Gu Xun had no choice but to step in again as a peacemaker. He said that it was already very late, and with so many things happening all night, his niece must have cried countless tears and must be exhausted. He told her to go and rest first, and not to ruin her health, because everyone would be worried about her if she did.

Liu Shen also said that the east side had just been cleaned up and all the utensils were complete. He suggested that the Duke and the Third Master should go and rest there, and that they could discuss the matter tomorrow.

When it comes to his daughter's well-being, Gu Fang had no choice but to endure it, no matter how unhappy he was.

My daughter is important.

That's all for now, let's take a break.

But there's one thing...

He looked up at the source of the trouble, his eyes flashing like lightning.

Liu Min was not a stupid person, and immediately said, "I would like to take the night watch for my father-in-law. I humbly request your permission."

They're quite sensible.

The father-in-law raised his chin, then nodded condescendingly, and stood up, ready to accept the service. But before that, he wanted to say a few words of farewell to his daughter and comfort her, just like he had done when she was a child.

Before he could speak, his daughter said, "He's not going there. He has to stay with me. It's cold, and I can't sleep well alone."

"What are you saying!" Gu Fang immediately glared at him again.

Two young people of the right age were sleeping together.

He's been through it all; he knows all too well what's going to happen.

"If it's cold, just burn more charcoal! What's so difficult about that?" Then she turned to scold the troublemaker, "Why don't you get over there right now! Do I have to invite you?"

Liu Min was about to go over immediately when Shan Lai grabbed his arm and hugged him tightly. Shan Lai looked at his father, puffing out his cheeks, "I said I'm not going, and that's final! You're trying to bully him again!"

It's often said that men forget their mothers after marriage, but nowadays it seems women are no different! Once married, they completely forget their parents and relatives!

Liu Min turned to look at Shan Lai, his face full of grievance and helplessness. His eyes clearly said, "Why are you making things difficult for me too?"

Everyone with eyes can see how this will end.

Gu Xun still had to act as a peacemaker, as only he could do it. But since it involved his niece's private affairs, he really didn't know what to say, so he could only silently pull his younger brother out.

Gu Fang was unwilling to do that; he immediately started cursing.

What a femme fatale! What a vixen!

The words were already on his tongue when his older brother covered his mouth.

I know him too well.

The wicked father-in-law was dragged away, and the father-in-law quickly followed, leaving the young couple behind.

The husband's arm was still wrapped around his wife's chest.

I felt very sweet inside, but I couldn't help feeling uneasy.

"I'm afraid my father-in-law will never forgive me."

"Don't be afraid, he's just a paper tiger, nothing to fear."

Liu Min smiled helplessly, "You are his daughter, he cherishes you, that's why you don't think he's scary."

He's different. A son-in-law is supposed to be chosen by his father-in-law. In his father-in-law's eyes, a son-in-law is either good or bad. The more a father-in-law values ​​his daughter, the harsher he is at finding fault. He didn't have much of a foundation to begin with, and then he caused all this trouble. No wonder his father-in-law hates him.

"You always say he's a bully, but haven't you been bullying him all along?"

Shan Lai laughed and said, "Who told him to keep stirring up trouble?"

"This is not good; it hurts his feelings too much."

Shan Lai pouted. "Hasn't he been the one hurting me the most?"

That's what they say, but...

"I don't want to be an obstacle between you and your family. It's my duty to please him, not to be bullied..."

Shanlai listened, looked at him, and smiled with her eyes crinkling.

Her smile was genuine and beautiful.

Liu Min was infected by her cheerfulness and started laughing along, even though he had no idea why she was laughing.

When asked, she said, "That sounds familiar; I've said the exact same thing before."

Back then, he was the young master, and she was the servant girl; now the situation is reversed, she is the young lady, and he…

They're even worse than slaves.

But their feelings for each other have never changed.

"Do you feel unworthy of me now? Just like I felt unworthy of you before."

He smiled and said, "Even if I were still the son of a high-ranking official, I'm afraid I wouldn't be good enough for you now. I still have that much self-awareness."

"But I only love you. I don't want anyone else. I only love you."

When she said this, her eyes were so bright, like twinkling stars in the sky.

"Be bolder, take me as an example. I'm just a maid, yet I dare to ask the young master to abandon power and fame and wander the world with me. I dare, don't you dare?"

Liu Min glanced to the east and whispered, "I dare not... Your family is all very fierce. If I dare to lure you away, I will definitely suffer a terrible fate after being caught. I might be torn to pieces."

He made a joke, but his face was completely serious.

It's finally getting better.

Shanlai felt relieved, tiptoed and gently kissed the corner of his lips, then pulled him towards the clean room.

After tidying up, I lay down to sleep.

Just sleep.

Since they started living together, apart from the few days when Shanlai was inconvenient, there have been few boring moments like this.

Shanlai was a little unaccustomed to it, so he acted strangely.

It made him feel wronged.

Now it was her turn to keep repeating that phrase to him.

"Don't be afraid."

She smiled mischievously.

"He won't actually tear you to pieces."

Actually, it's just that my body isn't used to it; I don't really have that kind of intention.

Although her mother had passed away many years ago, to her it was as if it had just happened, a fresh source of pain.

Fortunately, I had experienced this kind of pain before, so I was able to accept it.

It's not easy to survive, so we should cherish the happiness we have now.

"You should understand my good intentions, right? I'm doing this for your own good, that's why I'm not asking you to come back with me."

Liu Min said, "How could I not know?"

She added, "Actually, there's another reason. I really don't like how my father treats you. I have many relatives, and they're all very good to me... I'm afraid they'll dislike you like my father did, and that you'll suffer... It's not that you're bad or can't please them, it's just that I really don't want you to suffer any injustice... So I'll go back first, take care of everything, and then take you to meet them..."

“If I go back like this, we’ll definitely never be able to stay as wealthy men in Pingcheng again. So you can’t come back with me without clearing things up. Before, it was impossible to stop you like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, but now it’s different. Your aunt has become the Empress, so she’s not afraid of not being able to clear your name. Once you receive the imperial edict, everyone in the world will know what’s going on. Then you can go back, and then you can take the exam…”

She couldn't resist touching his face, brushing his jawline, and playing with his lips...

"You must strive to become a high-ranking official, so that you and I will never again be subject to others..."

He felt utterly inadequate to repay her; merely kissing her fingers to express his submission and love seemed insufficient...

So in the end, I decided to play along.

With an absolutely devout heart, we solemnly worship her as if she were a deity.

Both of them tried their best not to make a sound, which made the suffering even more intense. Each breath pulled at their veins, bringing a persistent tremor and some bloodstains from their fingernails...

The next morning, Liu Min got up early as usual, boiled water, and cooked food.

Gu Xun was a soldier whose daily routine had remained unchanged for decades. He would wake up at a certain time, and when he did, he would wake up the two people next to him who were not used to sleeping on a heated kang bed.

Gu Fang sat up to wake up, and once he was fully awake, he started crying.

His daughter actually sleeps in such a bed and suffers like this...

I love her very much, so I always feel indebted to her.

The other two people didn't know why he was acting this way, and they didn't know how to persuade him, so they just stared at him.

Liu Min, however, heard the noise and came in. Seeing that all three of them were up, he asked if they wanted to wash up, as the water was already boiled.

He really sees himself as a servant.

He couldn't refuse, he couldn't expect his elders to serve him, especially since one of them was his father-in-law, who didn't like him.

This was his way of showing filial piety, but in the eyes of his father-in-law, who disliked him, it meant he was a good-for-nothing.

"How could my daughter have fallen for someone like you!"

Liu Min was no longer as dull as before. Hearing Gu Fang say this, he replied, "Since there are two of us, I will naturally do this kind of thing. I've gotten used to it after doing it for a long time. Please forgive me, Father-in-law."

Did you think you could fool him like that?

Gu Fang sneered, "It's all because you're incompetent and can't command servants, so my daughter has to suffer along with you."

These words also included insults directed at Liu Shen.

So what if I cursed him? What can he do about it?

Liu Min lowered his head and replied, "Father-in-law is right."

My father-in-law still sneered.

Gu Xun watched him argue and felt that his father-in-law had already shown his power enough, so he stepped in to mediate, saying, "Getting so angry first thing in the morning is not the way to maintain your health. You finally found your daughter, and it's all for her sake. You should try to live a few more days."

Gu Fang was not someone to be easily appeased. "If my daughter is betrothed to such a person, how can I expect to live a long life?"

Seeing that he was getting increasingly absurd, Gu Xun frowned and reprimanded him: "Listen to what you're saying! If you're so capable, go and tell your daughter that she's your only blood relative, and who are the others?"

The older brother got angry. Although he wasn't afraid, he was still embarrassed, so he stopped talking, rolled his eyes at his son-in-law whom he didn't like, and got out of bed.

Liu Min went out to get hot water.

Just as I was about to take it over, the person came out.

The father always thought about his daughter.

Without any hesitation, he walked in.

He truly couldn't believe that the brat would dare to be so audacious, with him so close by! His lust was outrageous!

He rushed out, and with a flick of his wrist, he splashed the entire basin of hot water over the brat, drenching him completely.

When Shanlai found out, she couldn't help but feel resentful. She didn't say anything, but just bit her lip. Liu Min offered her sweet porridge, but she didn't take it.

His daughter is angry with him.

As a father, his pride is no match for his daughter's health.

So he personally brought her the sweet porridge and coaxed her, "I know I was wrong, and I promise I won't do it again. I swear, drink the porridge now."

Shanlai asked him, "Can I really trust you?"

When a daughter says something like that, it's like the sky has fallen for the father.

Holding the bowl, he froze as if struck by lightning; it was about to shatter.

Seeing his behavior, Shanlai thought about it and realized that he had indeed gone too far. So he obediently took the bowl and said, "It's almost New Year's, Dad, take me to the street to buy things. I like it when Dad takes me out."

When his daughter was very young, he would often take her out, and on every street full of things, he would ask her if she liked it. Whatever she wanted, he would buy it for her.

He likes to buy her things.

I really like it.

I would like it even more if my daughter didn't whisper in the little rascal's ear while holding the things he bought for her.

I'm so angry!