Chapter 104 A First, Awkward Kiss

The Empress Dowager said, "He was poisoned yesterday and soaked in water for a long time. He only had the imperial physician prepare the medicine for him to drink this morning when he went to the East Palace."

After these two times, do you still not understand?

Whether he likes men or women, if he doesn't want to, no amount of drugs will make him give in.

Besides, his body can't withstand such abuse; you mustn't do anything foolish like that again.

Princess Jinyang nodded, weeping.

When Xie Yunyu returned home in the morning, Gu Yu was terrified, her face turning deathly pale.

After Xie Yunyu left last night, Qingchen told Guyu that she had gone to see the Prince of Shou'an.

Let Gu Yu stay inside the house to cover for Xie Yunyu.

As a result, Xie Yunyu did not return home all night, and Gu Yu was worried and did not sleep at all.

After daybreak, Xie Yunyu returned wearing a veil.

Upon returning, I asked Guyu to arrange a bath.

Looking at the marks on Xie Yunyu's body, Gu Yu naturally knew what she had done;

Xie Yunyu didn't say anything, and went to bed after washing up. She slept until noon.

Since no one was around in broad daylight, both Zheng and Wu Yumin sent people to inquire.

Gu Yu said, "Miss stayed up late reading storybooks last night and fell asleep. She's catching up on sleep now."

Wu Yumin listened, smiled and shook her head, not pursuing the matter further.

Madam Zheng complained a few times: "This child, can reading storybooks be a serious matter? He's getting lazier and lazier."

Xie Yunyu didn't tell anyone about what happened that night.

Just then, Xie Yunman was appointed to an official position by the Ministry of Rites and was very busy as soon as he started working.

He didn't go to Tianxing Tower, and Xie Fu didn't have a chance to report to him.

For a long time afterward, Xie Yunyu continued her normal life.

Xiao Ling lived in the palace.

They either lived in the Eastern Palace or with the Empress Dowager.

Occasionally, they would be summoned by the emperor to accompany him, to paint a picture or play chess.

Life was quiet for another half month.

The Xie family has been busy exchanging betrothal gifts with the Xue family, and they have already completed more than half of the six formalities. The wedding is scheduled for next month.

That day, after Xie Yunman finished his official duties, he saw Xue Weiyang at the door.

Xie Yunman boarded Xue Weiyang's carriage.

"Why are you here?" Xie Yunman asked casually.

Xue Weiyang looked at Xie Yunman with a bewildered expression: "What? Can't I come?"

Xie Yunman smiled and said, "Yes."

"We have a new chef at my house. He makes especially delicious red bean and osmanthus cake. I'll give you some to try."

As Xue Weiyang spoke, she opened the food box and placed a small dish of pastries in front of Xie Yunman.

Xie Yunman looked at the pastries in front of her, which smelled delicious, but hesitated to take a bite.

Xue Weiyang tilted her head, puzzled, and asked, "Why don't you like it?"

"No, I didn't wash my hands when I left the office..."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and showed Xue Weiyang the ink stains on his cuff.

Upon hearing this, Xue Weiyang reached out and picked up a piece of pastry.

Seeing that her scheme had succeeded, Xie Yunman was delighted to see those slender, white fingers holding a piece of reddish-brown pastry and presenting it to her.

He took a bite, met Xue Weiyang's expectant gaze, and nodded, saying:

"tasty."

Upon hearing this, Xue Weiyang's eyes immediately lit up.

“I heard from my sister Yu’er that you like this kind of pastry, so I had it made, and sure enough, you like it.”

Xie Yunman nodded: "Mm."

Seeing that he didn't speak, Xue Weiyang asked again, "Why aren't you saying anything?"

"I'm choking, I want to drink water."

Xue Weiyang quickly poured him a glass of water and fed it to his lips.

Xie Yunman drank a cup of tea from her hand.

Xue Weiyang was completely unaware that she had been serving him without realizing it.

I was quite happy about it.

Xie Yunman looked at the silly young woman in front of him and his heart softened a lot.

I somewhat envy her simplicity and straightforwardness.

"What have you been doing at home these days?" Xie Yunman asked.

Speaking of this, Xue Weiyang sighed:

"Ever since you wrote to my father telling me to stay home, my mother has kept me confined and made me stay home to embroider my wedding dress."

After saying that, he opened his round eyes and looked at Xie Yunman, complaining:

"As you know, all I know is how to wield swords and spears; how could I possibly hold a needle?"

He then showed his hand to Xie Yunman.

"Look at my hands, they're covered in needle marks. Ugh, it's so annoying."

Xie Yunman looked at the hands in front of him. There were calluses on the tiger's mouth and the base of the ten fingers, which were obviously worn by weapons.

Only the fingertips showed traces of needle marks.

Xie Yunman gently touched her fingertips and asked:

"Does it still hurt?"

Xue Weiyang never expected Xie Yunman to touch her hand.

Instantly, she felt as if she had been electrocuted, the sensation spreading to her heart, which suddenly began to pound wildly.

Xue Weiyang blushed instantly.

After Xie Yunman saw this, she said, "You can have someone else make the wedding dress. You can just do a couple of stitches."

Don't keep picking at needles, what if you prick your hand?

Xue Weiyang had lost all thought at this moment and nodded stiffly:

"Oh, oh, I understand."

Seeing her standing there dumbfounded, Xie Yunman gently put her hand back into her fist.

Xue Weiyang felt as if the hand she was holding was on fire.

Seeing that her face was flushed, Xie Yunman reached out and pulled her over to sit beside him.

"You weren't this shy the day you kidnapped the bride."

Upon hearing this, Xue Weiyang looked up at Xie Yunman, then suddenly leaned in and kissed Xie Yunman on the cheek.

Xie Yunman was stunned, her face turning completely red.

Upon seeing this, Xue Weiyang forgot her embarrassment and laughed.

Sister Yu'er is right. As long as you're not embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed.

Shan Xi said, "We must strike unexpectedly."

Yunqi said that as long as you act like a spoiled brat, the other person will immediately turn into a young lady.

They all make sense.

That's absolutely right, a truly profound statement.

Seeing Xie Yunman's blushing face, Xue Weiyang leaned forward and pecked him on the lips.

As expected, Xie Yunman's cheeks turned bright red.

"You...you're going too far..."

Xue Weiyang, feeling playful, pecked him on the lips again:

"I'm really that unreasonable, how could I... um..."

Before she could finish speaking, Xie Yunman took the initiative, grabbed the back of her head, and kissed her.

The kiss between the two was like chicks pecking at each other.

They bumped and nibbled at each other, and before long Xue Weiyang felt that her lips were swollen.

After a long while, Xie Yunman stopped and said to Xue Weiyang:

"Why don't you take a breath?"

Xue Weiyang felt awkward for a moment, leaned against Xie Yunman to rest for a while, and then forced herself to remain calm and said:

"Uh... you win this time."

"I'll have someone pass on some experience to me when I get back, and then I'll come back to spar with you."

Upon hearing this, Xie Yunman looked at him with an unfriendly expression:

"Who are you planning to ask for advice on this?"

Xue Weiyang knew immediately that he had misunderstood, and quickly explained:

"Yes, it's just explanation and description, not hands-on practice..."

Xie Yunman looked at her and said, "It's not clear from an explanation, so you might as well practice with me now..."

As he spoke, he lifted Xue Weiyang's chin and kissed her.

Sure enough, after sparring for a while, both of them made some progress.

Finally, Xue Weiyang, panting, leaned on Xie Yunman's shoulder, and Xie Yunman put her arm around her shoulder.

Suddenly, Shan Xi outside said, "Miss, we've arrived at the Xie residence."

Xie Yunman finally released her grip, carefully straightened Xue Weiyang's clothes, then straightened her own clothes before speaking:

"I'm leaving."

Xue Weiyang looked at him with bright eyes and nodded.

Xie Yunman couldn't resist and kissed her on the lips again before turning around and getting out of the car.

On the way back, Xue Weiyang kept smiling foolishly.

When we got back to eat, he was still absentmindedly grinning like an idiot.

Xue Zhan was observant and stared at her intently for a while, noticing that her lips seemed a little swollen.

After finishing the meal, he asked Shanxi, "Where did your young lady go today?"