Chapter 8: The Old Covenant Marries a New Marriage (5) The Sinner Should Not Be Redeemed…

After sitting in the house all day in rain-soaked clothes, Xie Yun realized she was starting to feel a fever near the afternoon. The fever was now even stronger; she could already feel her burning body beneath her cold, heavy wedding gown.

Her head gradually began to feel dizzy. She was forced to sit in the room all day listening to the heavy rain outside.

Han Zhen was not even older than her, and she didn't know much about marriage customs. Just to make it festive, she found a lot of red dates, longans, and lilies and sprinkled them on her bed.

To make her feel more comfortable, magnolia incense was burned in the house.

During the time Yan Huinan was away, she quietly looked around the room. Because of the rain, the room was dim all day long. The furnishings were simple and rustic, but there was really too little breath of life.

It seems to be used only for sleeping.

But as she sat on the bed, Xie Yun couldn't help but feel nervous. She had never thought that one day she would become Yan Huinan's wife. She knew what being a wife meant, and she also knew what a wife had to do...

If she refuses, will Yan Huinan force her?

So, she waited anxiously until midnight. Si Wen stood outside the door and said to her, "Madam, it's getting late. Please go to bed early. The general still has official business to attend to."

Xie Yun heaved a sigh of relief. The thing she was worried about wouldn't happen for the time being. But this matter was like a hurdle, always hanging in her heart, and she didn't know when it would break out.

That's right, Yan Huinan hated her so much, how could he be happy with her? She was worrying for nothing.

Forget it, let's take it one step at a time. The most urgent thing now is to think of a way to get Yan Huinan to release the flying mirror.

She could finally change into dry and comfortable clothes. Fortunately, she did not lack the necessary supplies after getting married.

She had already expected that she would have a fever tonight, so she asked Han Zhen to find some medicinal herbs for her, boil some medicine and drink it before going to bed. After falling asleep at night, the cold air would be expelled by itself, and she should be better tomorrow.

Unexpectedly, Han Zhen's face was filled with sorrow. "The general has always treated his wife badly. I've never heard of such a cold and aloof scene when a nobleman married his wife. This, this is simply nothing! Even if they bring in a concubine, they have to have a sedan chair carried in through the side door! Now that the general is not coming back, who in the mansion will take his wife seriously in the future? I'm afraid he will treat her like a soft persimmon and squeeze her at will."

Han Zhen became angrier and angrier as she spoke, and more and more worried about Xie Yun. She had originally thought Yan Huinan was too busy to visit the injured Xie Yun, but after the last incident, she realized that there was such a deep connection and entanglement between them.

Xie Yun wasn't worried about being bullied. After all, she wasn't someone to be trifled with. Even if she was bullied, she would definitely find ways to retaliate.

She smiled and comforted Han Zhen: "Don't worry, you have seen how powerful I am last time. Even if I am bullied, I will get back at you. Don't worry. But if you don't find me some herbs, I will definitely not die from being bullied, but from illness."

Hearing her words, Han Zhen hurried off to look for herbs. It had only been in the past two months that she discovered that the Madam was not only well-educated and well-mannered, but also skilled in medicine. No matter what ailed her, she could cure it simply by visiting the Madam. Furthermore, by following the Madam, she had not only learned to write, but had even learned to identify medicinal herbs!

As she walked, she thought: Madam is so powerful, she will definitely not be bullied.

Thinking this way, Han Zhen's young heart felt much better. She now believed in Xie Yun almost unconditionally and was full of anticipation for the days ahead.

Xie Yun, however, didn't think so. She was now surrounded by enemies. She didn't believe Yan Huinan would marry her just because of a little childhood affection. He must have other reasons, but she just hadn't thought of them yet.

After she had boiled the medicine and fell asleep, she was indeed drowsy with fever that night. However, she was too dizzy to wake up and could not tell the time.

She was only vaguely aware of a pleasant scent beside her, a cool, cedar-like fragrance that made her feel uneasy from the inside out. People with fevers are particularly susceptible to cold, and the person beside her carried a particularly strong chill. Xie Yun practically huddled up in a ball, shivering violently at the slightest hint of cold.

She opened her eyes slightly and saw that the sky outside was getting light, and it seemed that dawn was approaching.

In a daze, she seemed to hear someone calling her name, and it kept calling. A familiar figure also appeared in her dream. She guessed it was Yan Huinan, but she could not catch up with that person no matter what, and she could not wake up.

After an unknown amount of time, she felt less cold. The damp, cold mist in her dream dissipated, and she landed in a spring meadow. It was warm and sunny, with a gentle breeze and the fragrance of flowers wafting through the air.

When she woke up again, it was naturally after the fever subsided. But she suddenly found herself curled up comfortably in Yan Huinan's arms, his hands tightly wrapped around her slender waist.

Her heart suddenly felt nervous and frightened.

When did he come back? Xie Yun pondered over it again and again in her mind. Perhaps Yan Huinan had returned last night when she was about to wake up.

But she had never slept with anyone before, let alone a man. She hadn't had time to get used to spending every day with this man.

Yan Huinan's breathing was now shallow and steady, much less tense than before. Looking closer, his facial features were deep and sharp, his chiseled features were clear and smooth, and he was indeed exceptionally handsome.

There was a faint dark tint under his eyes. The gilded morning light shone on the side of his face, but the light was broken by his tall nose bridge, bringing with it an inexplicable sense of brokenness.

She was actually quite entranced. Even when he was young, he was such a dandy boy, yet he attracted countless noble ladies from the capital to admire him. He was already a handsome man, and now he is even more so.

"You've been watching for so long. Why, you've never seen a man before?"

Xie Yun was frightened by this sudden ridicule and quickly looked away.

"Let me go." She said angrily, "Every man I've ever met is better than you!"

Sure enough! He still had that vicious look on his face.

Yan Huinan scoffed and let go of Xie Yun without any reluctance, even with a hint of disgust. He lifted the thin blanket and got out of bed.

Xie Yun glared back angrily.

Yan Huinan had breakfast with her. Because the general was there, the breakfast was much more sumptuous than what Xie Yun had eaten before.

Her taste has not changed. The food in the capital is her favorite. On the contrary, she can't eat the spicy and greasy food in Daliang.

It was rare for Xie Yun to have a normal and peaceful breakfast, but Yan Huinan ate quickly and called her after he finished.

"Xie Yun, do you know what a wife's duty is?"

She naturally knew that after she had made her engagement with Lou Cheng, a palace maid would come to her house and teach her one by one what she should do.

But Xie Yun was quick to learn anything, but she didn't like these things. She couldn't learn how to serve a man.

She needed to learn pharmacology, manufacturing technology, and so much more. She hated the thought of becoming a woman, a wife, who was restricted in every way.

Why should she do what they say a wife should do?

Even if she does what a wife needs to do in the future, she must sincerely want to spend her life with that person. Everything must be done voluntarily by her.

She shook her head dismissively and said, "I don't know."

But Yan Huinan knew her too well, so well that he knew every vulnerable spot on her body. In the past, he had followed her inclinations, but now he could accurately counteract her vulnerable spots.

Xie Yun was still picking up some food when Yan Huinan suddenly picked her up. He threw her roughly onto the bed and leaned over her.

His broad body blocked all the light, and a huge sense of oppression enveloped Xie Yun.

I only heard him say quietly: "It's okay if you don't know how to do it. I will teach you one by one."

Xie Yun angrily pushed and kicked him, trying to break free from his restraints, but Yan Huinan was incredibly strong, easily restraining both of her hands with one hand. He brutally and without mercy pressed her hands down above her head, leaving her no room to fight back.

"I can't learn it! Don't waste your energy." Xie Yun said stubbornly.

Yan Huinan sneered, "Really? I'll teach you how to do it."

After saying this, he casually picked up a belt and tied her hands in a few seconds. Then he straightened his messed-up clothes, looking like a real scoundrel. He walked to the door and said loudly:

"Si Wen! Go chop off one of Fei Jing's fingers and bring it over."

Si Wen answered outside the door: "Yes!"

This threat was so intimidating that it was almost as effective as crushing Xie Yun in the palm of his hand.

Upon hearing this, Xie Yun quickly said, "I'll learn! Yan Huinan, you teach me! I can learn it. Please get Si Wen back!"

Yan Huinan said nothing.

Xie Yun was scared, she was really scared.

She hysterically tried to stop Si Wen: "Si Wen! Come back! Si Wen!"

"Yan Huinan, I beg you. I will be obedient." Xie Yun pleaded with the man in front of her with wet eyes. From now on, he is her husband, and she will not be able to escape from his control in a short time.

Only after hearing an answer that satisfied him did Yan Huinan slowly and calmly send someone to call Si Wen back.

He leaned over and approached Xie Yun. Looking at Xie Yun's eyes full of fear and unwillingness, he did not feel any satisfaction in his heart, but instead felt a dull pain.

He never thought that one day the person who made Xie Yun so painful, sad and scared would be himself.

He lowered his head in despair and heartbreak, and kissed Xie Yun's soft, moist red lips. As soon as they touched, he sank into her like drowning, unable to extricate himself.

He kissed her painfully, bit her vengefully, and struggled with her vigorously, as if he wanted to tear Xie Yun apart and eat her whole.

The flame that had been dormant for many years was ignited wildly in just an instant.

Xie Yun's tears finally couldn't be held back any longer, and they fell, dripping into their entangled kiss, bitter and salty. At the same time, Xie Yun quietly swallowed the whimpering sound of a small animal in pain.

Yan Huinan raised his hand to wipe the corners of Xie Yun's eyes, but she just closed her eyes in despair.

Something in my heart broke in an instant.

But when Yan Huinan saw Xie Yun crying, he felt even more upset, and anger spread to every part of his body. He stirred and explored her mouth even harder and unscrupulously.

He didn't let Xie Yun go until she was out of breath.

Xie Yun was forced to lean on his chest and gasp violently: "Yan Huinan, I hate you so much."

Yan Huinan took it as a tacit agreement and silently untied the straps that bound her hands. With a slightly hoarse voice, he ordered her, "Come here."

Xie Yun no longer dared to disobey him easily. If she disobeyed him once, he would make things more difficult for Fei Jing.

She had no choice but to walk over and help Yan Huinan dress and tidy up his clothes like an ordinary wife.

"Xie Yun, you are as smart as before."

Xie Yun didn't respond to him. She was too lazy to respond. She just wanted to send him away quickly so she could have some peace and quiet.

Who would have thought that before he left, he actually left Si Wen to watch over her, and instructed her, "Madam, you must go to the ancestral hall and kneel for a full hour every afternoon. You must keep an eye on her."

Xie Yun asked doubtfully, "Why?"

Yan Huinan: "Shouldn't the guilty atone for their sins to the dead?"