Chapter 50: My husband, Wang Qinghan, is now so indulgent towards me?

The two embraced, but Jiang Yunjin did not react.

It's like tacit approval.

And so, with practiced ease and directness, a soft thud echoed from the ground.

She knew she was only taking advantage of his pity, but that's what she wanted to do.

The red curtains were lowered.

In the quiet afternoon, the sound of canopy beds echoed repeatedly in the deserted Jixuezhai courtyard. At first, it was gentle and restrained, but later it turned into the usual rows of beds, as if they were about to break apart.

Finally, the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped, the sunlight shone golden on the carved windows, and the room was quiet.

The golden light did not penetrate the red tent through the gaps. The tent was sealed, filled with the lingering scent of mugwort.

In the lingering afterglow, Cui Yiluo nestled in the man's arms, her delicate clothes revealing her demureness, and she softly exclaimed.

The man buried his head in the crook of her neck, without speaking, his breath coming in ragged gasps. His strong arms held the petite Shen Qu close to his chest, a gesture that felt both comforting and reassuring.

Cui Yiluo hugged him even tighter, making herself even closer to him.

At first, he was clearly restrained, as if he were trying to soothe her, his tone slow and gentle. But she kept hugging him tightly, nestled in his arms, and even called him "husband," making him feel uneasy.

She kept demanding, Biper, and Qu. Jiang Yunjin was already restraining himself, but being treated like this by her only made him feel more and more empty.

Perhaps her words were inappropriate, something he had always disliked. He continued to admire her purity, yet he also complied with her requests, obsequiously submitting.

Finally, she felt that Hun Shen had taken over his breath, and she had completely concealed his presence.

Jiang Yunjin raised his head, his eyes still holding the dark color of Qingyu. Cui Yiluo sensed that he had already recovered, but he had already been unrestrained this afternoon. He had been tempted by her to break his vow of licentiousness in broad daylight, so how could he possibly break the rule of not being allowed to do it again?

Even though she knew he was going to go out to fetch water, Cui Yilu couldn't help but stop him. She didn't want Bao Chang to disappear; she suddenly didn't want to leave the place where she had been waiting.

She gently lifted her chin again, touched his thin lips briefly, and then parted.

Jiang Yunjin's dark eyes grew even darker.

But he ultimately did not take any further action.

He looked at her with his eyes slightly lowered, his voice carrying a hint of satisfaction, and sounding a bit hoarse compared to when he couldn't help but groan earlier.

Are you feeling unwell?

Cui Yiluo knew what he meant. There had never been such a long time before. Even though he was still somewhat rational and considerate of her feelings, he had responded generously to her repeated pleas. But he had never continued to be so affectionate before.

It wouldn't be uncomfortable, it would just make it feel more sticky. Cui Yiluo truthfully replied, "No."

Jiang Yunjin's expression relaxed slightly, as if he was about to pull her back to Xia Chechu, saying, "I'll go get some water."

Cui Yiluo naturally refused, but she pressed him with a smile, saying, "Why do I feel that my husband is becoming less and less concerned about daytime debauchery? Isn't my husband the most law-abiding person?"

After several rounds of intense pleasure, Cui Yiluo's eyes regained their previous lively and cunning look, and she deliberately teased him again. She knew that he had only agreed to have illicit relations with her during the day because of some desire and some pity, but Cui Yiluo maliciously wanted him to face his transgression.

Jiang Yunjin's gaze fell on Zhu Chun, whose eyes were filled with tears and whose hair was even more radiant. His voice was deep: "You've wanted this time and time again, haven't you?"

Cui Yiluo, who had expected him to avoid answering as usual, was taken aback, then stared straight at him, "What, is my husband so indulgent towards me now? Will he give me whatever I want?"

After saying that, Cui Yilu thought to herself, "She's really pushing her luck as always."

Jiang Yunjin simply asked, "What do you want?"

Cui Yilu smiled and kissed him on the lips again, her expression meaningful.

Jiang Yunjin's eyes darkened, and then he grabbed her wrist to stop her, his tone tinged with helplessness: "Cui Yiluo, follow the rules."

Cui Yiluo gave a soft snort. She was already used to his disciplined nature. She looked at him with a half-smile, without any anger or displeasure.

There were still some hours before dinner, and a lot had happened in the short two hours of the afternoon, including another intense battle. After taking a bath, Cui Yiluo went straight to bed.

The sound of water in the bathhouse made Cui Yilu feel increasingly sleepy, and she sank into the brocade mattress and fell into a deep sleep.

Half-asleep, she felt a warm sensation on her side. She was startled, but the familiar cool bamboo scent mixed with the fragrance of bath beans came over her. Cui Yiluo realized that the person was Jiang Yunjin. She couldn't help but wonder, didn't he never take a midday nap and only care about official business?

She was not fully conscious, but she came to her senses in a daze.

It seems he was really tired last time, which is why he had to rest for a while.

Cui Yilu didn't think too much about it. She just vaguely snuggled up to him, found a place to settle down, and then fell into a deep sleep again.

The softness that had entered his arms embraced his waist and abdomen, her breathing even and slow. Jiang Yunjin could always tell whether she was asleep or not. Knowing that she had fallen asleep, his eyes rippled slightly, his arms stiffened for a moment, but he still tentatively raised them and put his arms around her waist.

This gesture seemed to please Cui Yiluo, who was still asleep, and she snuggled closer to her.

His cold expression softened slightly as he slowly lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on the woman's fair face, which still had a hint of red from the morning sun. Her expression was calm, and her fingers, no longer as cold as they had been in the afternoon, had regained some warmth.

Suddenly, the man seemed to remember something, his eyes darkened, and a sharp look appeared on his face.

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When Cui Yilu woke up, the space beside her was empty. Looking at the sky outside, she saw that it was already dusk, with golden light mixed with crimson scattered about, about to be replaced by the pitch-black night.

The courtyard seemed completely silent. Cui Yiluo wanted to open the door and call Lilan in, but as soon as the door opened, the deliberately suppressed sounds that had been blocked outside reached her ears.

But Jiang Yunjin stood behind the screen wall, seemingly giving Wen Feng some instructions, his voice calm and somewhat stern.

Because of the distance, Cui Yiluo couldn't hear clearly.

"...The guards...find a doctor...they're still useful."

Although it was just a few words, Cui Yiluo immediately guessed what he was saying.

He had just prepared a carriage to send the Cui family away and sent people to pack their bags. After so many hours, they should be setting off soon. Jiang Yunjin instructed Wenfeng to send guards to protect them and also to find a doctor for Cui Qi to accompany them, because he still had a use for him.

As for its purpose, it goes without saying; the light in Cui Yiluo's eyes dimmed.

She recalled Cui Qi looking at her with terrified eyes and calling out "Ayi," and at that moment, the absurd idea in her mind was somewhat confirmed.

But how could this be, and why is it like this?

Cui Yiluo was in turmoil. She bit her lip and suddenly called out, "Husband."

The sound behind the screen wall disappeared instantly. Cui Yiluo keenly sensed his slight surprise and his reluctance to let her see it, and her heart sank.

Jiang Yunjin whispered to Wen Feng, "Go down."

He responded upon hearing the news.

In just a few breaths, the man's tall figure emerged from behind the screen wall. He had changed out of his plain white nightgown and into a silver-gray brocade robe, regaining his previous refined and dignified gentlemanly appearance. She was only wearing a nightgown and stood in front of him, the two of them appearing somewhat out of place.

"woke up?"

His voice wasn't as dull as if he'd just woken up; in fact, even the hoarseness from the previous conversation had disappeared, as if he hadn't slept at all. Yet, Cui Yiluo clearly felt him lie down on the couch, and she had slept in his arms for quite some time.

I suppose that although he was tired after doing that, he didn't have the habit of taking a nap at noon, so he probably wouldn't be able to fall asleep for a while.

Cui Yilu hummed in agreement.

Jiang Yunjin's gaze slowly fell on her thin nightgown and her feet, which were covered by cloud-patterned shoes and silk stockings, and his brows furrowed slightly.

"Why did you come out like this?"

His tone was somewhat displeased and sharp. Upon hearing this, Cui Yiluo's eyes darkened slightly, and she tilted her head up to look at him, saying, "No one else in the courtyard saw this. Would this break my husband's rules?"

Wen Feng was behind the screen wall just now, and even through the screen wall, you couldn't see the hem of her skirt. After Wen Feng left, there were only the two of them in the courtyard.

“That’s not what I meant,” Jiang Yunjin said with a hint of helplessness, looking at her earnestly, “It’s chilly outside, don’t catch a cold.”

Cui Yiluo was slightly taken aback. Hearing him say that, she did indeed feel a chill. It was already October, and soon Shengjing would welcome a snowfall. The air was already carrying a hint of the approaching winter chill.

Was he worried that she would catch a cold?

Before Cui Yilu could figure it out, a warm sensation suddenly covered her palm.

After he took her hand, she stared at his hand holding hers, his knuckles clearly defined, for a full moment, stunned. They had only held hands once that afternoon, never before, so how could he act as if they held hands frequently, his movements so practiced?

But then she immediately felt the large hand holding hers stiffen slightly.

A smile suddenly appeared in his clear, watery eyes. He was still uncomfortable, but why should he take her hand if he felt uncomfortable?

"Go back to the house first."

His cold voice reached her ears, and as if noticing the coldness of her fingers, he subconsciously frowned even more.

Cui Yilu smiled, then suddenly grasped his hand in return.

Sure enough, she felt his hand stiffen even more in an instant.

A smile appeared in her eyes, and she unconsciously curled the corners of her lips slightly.

But the next moment, long, strong fingers suddenly gripped her soft hand even tighter.

Cui Yilu was startled. Before she could react, she saw the man's dark and deep eyes looking at her.

She inexplicably noticed a very faint, almost imperceptible smile in his eyes, as if it were an illusion; she had never seen him smile before.

Author's note: Deleted everything, no more kissing, are you satisfied now? [Cracking face]

My cousin tricked me, and A-Luo was shocked [doge emoji]

It'll probably be sweet for a few more days, then it'll be time for my cousin to go crazy [doge emoji]. My cousin's current energy level is 30%, so when he goes crazy, it might be really insane [pity emoji].

Furthermore, they won't let the Cui family off the hook; they're only keeping them around for A'Luo's sake.

Thank you to all the little ones who watered with nutrient solution! [heart emoji]