Fu Hanlai's smile had frozen.

It's really frozen solid.

The smile remained unchanged on his face, but then it abruptly stopped.

He tried to move his wrist, but for some reason, Jiang Xuelin's hands, which looked fair and soft, were so strong that he couldn't pull them back at all.

Isn't this a bit strange?

Who spends all day wielding swords and spears and whose hands, apart from a few calluses on their palms, still look fair and tender?

Now it was Jiang Xuelin's turn to look down at Fu Han.

Anyway, Jiang Xuelin had also learned the things that Fu Hanlai had learned before. The two of them had even exchanged booklets to read, and she was very familiar with the contents. It's just that she didn't study as hard as Fu Hanlai did by lamplight.

So... she can do what Fu Hanlai can do too!

She hadn't thought that much about it at first, but luckily Fu Hanlai reminded her, making her realize that she didn't have to follow the book and let Fu Hanlai take the initiative.

She can do it too!

The booklet did say that no matter what, the man should take the initiative, but Jiang Xuelin felt that she could give it a try.

Seeing Jiang Xuelin's excited expression, Fu Hanlai felt a chill run down his spine. He tried to move his hand and struggled.

fail.

Unwilling to accept defeat and unwilling to let this chance to redeem himself turn into a second defeat, Fu Hanlai struggled again, his face turning red as he tried to free his hands from Jiang Xuelin's grasp.

Failed again.

Fu Hanlai: "..."

Jiang Xuelin: Hehehe!

“…Um, Jiang Xuelin, listen to me, this is very tiring. Why don’t you rest and I’ll do it? I’m not afraid of hard work.” Fu Hanlai forced a smile and said cautiously.

Jiang Xuelin pursed her lips to prevent herself from laughing, but she couldn't be happier inside.

ha!

Fu Hanlai thinks he can beat her?

Tsk tsk!

He doesn't even know his own limitations. She could give him a handicap with just one hand and he wouldn't stand a chance.

“Tired? Then I should come even more. I’m not afraid of hard work. Besides, Mother said that you were weak when you were little, so she told me to be gentle.”

Although the "gentle touch" meant to refer to Fu Hanlai being rude and not to being gentle in bed, Jiang Xuelin believed that Fu Hanlai would understand what she meant.

"So, leave this tiring stuff to me. You just lie down and relax."

I'm a little excited.

Jiang Xuelin changed her position, keeping her straddling Fu Hanlai with her legs straight and her ankles resting on Fu Hanlai's forearms. She casually withdrew her hands from his wrists and excitedly rubbed them together.

Seeing her start rubbing her hands together, Fu Hanlai felt an even greater sense of urgency.

He knew that Jiang Xuelin had grown up on the border and learned some habits from the soldiers. Now, almost all of those habits had changed, but she would occasionally bring them out when she was emotional.

One of them is rubbing your hands together with your palms clasped together.

This indicates that Jiang Xuelin is currently very excited and curious, and can't wait to do something.

Look again at those bright, sparkling eyes...

Help!

Help me! Help me!

"Wait, wait, Jiang Xuelin, don't be impulsive, listen to me..."

Before he could finish speaking, all his words were swallowed back down.

Jiang Xuelin leaned down and kissed him.

…………

The servants at the door looked down meekly at the blue stone bricks in front of them, seemingly oblivious to the rustling sounds from their two masters inside. However, Zilu, who was on night watch, couldn't help but blush.

It's really not her fault.

She was still an unmarried girl.

However, if things continue like this, I believe they will soon have a little master. The girl is beautiful, and I wonder if the little master will look a lot like her.

...I just don't know what those muffled groans that kept coming from back then were about.

It was late at night, and all was quiet outside, but inside it was bustling with activity. After some time, Zilu finally heard her young lady's strong voice outside the door, "Ziluo, bring in two buckets of water."

"Yes, this servant will go and prepare it right away."

Ping An, on the other side, did not hear his young master's voice and sighed inwardly.

ah.

Is it the Crown Princess who called for water again this time?

It seems that it was the Crown Princess who ordered the water last time.

I don't know who the other people are.

...

When Jiang Xuelin came out after taking a bath, Fu Hanlai was still squatting on the bed, not moving, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

She tidied her hair and walked to the bedside, raising an eyebrow. "Fu Ashou, hurry up and clean up. Aren't you going to sleep?"

Fu Hanlai looked up at her resentfully without saying a word.

Jiang Xuelin: "..."

Tsk.

She probably doesn't think this is her fault.

After all, it was Fu Ashou who started it, not her; she was innocent.

In any case, Jiang Xuelin will never admit that she has a problem.

That's right.

It's all Fu Ashou's fault for being so despicable, insisting on competing with her.

Could she possibly lose? In all these years, when has she ever lost?

Having convinced herself, Jiang Xuelin, who had initially felt somewhat guilty, instantly became confident and looked down at Fu Hanlai, raising her chin.

She couldn't help but have some doubts.

"...Fu Ashou, are you really not going?"

Fu Hanlai didn't want to talk.

He was reflecting on his actions.

I'll teach you to be the worst!

I know Jiang Xuelin's personality perfectly well, so why did you say that?

Even if you want to say something, why can't you wait until everything is over?

Jiang Xuelin never had that intention in the first place!

I'll teach you to be the most despicable! ...

Clap clap clap!

I'll punch you!

Ugh, I'm really going to become withdrawn.

As expected, their attempt to avenge their previous defeat failed.

...Luckily, it was just him and Jiang Xuelin here, otherwise he would have been too embarrassed to show his face to anyone, sob sob.

Anyway... anyway, he's embarrassed himself in front of Jiang Xuelin more than once or twice, so he'll get used to it.

You'll get used to it...

real.

Other embarrassing things have happened before, so this is nothing.

Accidents are all accidents!

Having mentally prepared himself, Fu Hanlai finally emerged from his sullen state, whimpering.

Looking up, I saw Jiang Xuelin's smiling and teasing eyes.

Fu Hanlai: "..."

ah.

no.

I feel like isolating myself again.

I'll teach you to be the most despicable! ...

Jiang Xuelin could tell from Fu Hanlai's expression that he felt embarrassed and lost face. She crossed her arms and shrugged. Thinking about the possibility she had just considered, she couldn't help but ask a question.

Fu Hanlai was mentally lashing out at himself before he finally calmed down.

Then, Jiang Xuelin's words instantly broke his defenses.

They really broke through the defenses.

Jiang Xuelin said...

"Fu Ashou, are your legs weak? Do you want me to carry you to the bath?"

Anyway, she's strong; she can lift Fu Ashou with one hand.

Fu Hanlai: "..."

Ahhhhh, Jiang Xuelin, I'll never let you get away with this!

They are irreconcilable enemies!