Chapter 7 He boldly broke free of the two chains binding his wrists…
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Liu Qingqing, on the contrary, became more and more charming under his care, and her personality became more lively and bold.
It looks more like her original form if she hadn't been tormented by Xiao Ying.
He's always on the go, always busy.
Xie Lang was unaware of Liu Qingqing's grand plan.
He felt that the way she looked at him these past two days was sly and mischievous, as if she was plotting something.
But what can a young girl like her do, even if she's up to no good?
Xie Lang pretended not to know, but a sense of anticipation arose in his heart.
After Xie Lang finished his shift, Liu Qingqing returned to her room and found the chain, examining it carefully.
Outside, servants were sweeping the courtyard. As the broom swept across the stone slabs, it pulled her thoughts back to the past.
At that time, Xie Lang tied her up in the main room and she couldn't go anywhere. Every time Xie Lang came back, his eyes were filled with emotions she couldn't understand.
Looking back now, he probably didn't understand it himself back then, he didn't understand why he was like that.
Suddenly, it felt like something from a past life.
It feels like such a long time ago.
It was only a little over a year ago.
In the past year or so, many things have happened between her running away from Xie Lang, being found by him and returning to his side.
Her state of mind was also very different from before.
When I saw the chain again, I felt a strange sensation.
Perhaps because Xie Lang is now so accommodating to her, wishing he could give her everything, she feels nothing when she thinks back to the past; she just smiles.
But she knew that Xie Lang's expression would turn melancholy whenever he thought of the past. He would pause whenever he touched her ankle.
But the scar there had clearly been removed by his ointment.
Now that she had a second chance, Liu Qingqing didn't want to see him looking so sad and heartbroken.
For many days afterward, without Xie Lang needing to wake her, she would get up early without a word of complaint and go to the training ground with him. This aroused Xie Lang's suspicion, and he frequently looked at her.
Liu Qingqing found the bright doubt in those eyes amusing, but she didn't show it on her face.
Besides that pair of chains, she also had three more made.
What's the point of a chain?
It would be better to tie them all up.
She was very shrewd, and she felt especially pleased whenever she saw Xie Lang's puzzled but bewildered look!
Liu Qingqing thought again, "What kind of life did we have after we got married!"
It's only when there's a back-and-forth that things are truly enjoyable!
Finally, one day, the forged chains were secretly delivered to the mansion.
She quickly hid herself before Xie Lang returned to the manor.
He also had Qingju cook a delicious meal and personally went to buy fermented rice wine.
When Xie Lang returned to Jialan Garden and stepped into the main room, he indeed stopped in his tracks upon seeing the table laden with delicacies. He especially glanced at the exquisite wine pot.
Liu Qingqing was smiling at him at the table. When she saw him in a daze, she quickly got up to greet him, took his hand, and led him into the room.
"Why have you prepared such fine food and wine today?"
It's no wonder Xie Lang is cautious; the last two times she took the initiative, it never turned out well.
Unexpectedly, Liu Qingqing rolled her eyes at him upon hearing this, saying, "Lord Xie, it's as if I've been mistreating you."
That one glance made his heart flutter, and his eyes deepened.
It must be said that Qingqing has been well nourished by him lately, and is like a Luoyang peony in full bloom in spring, rich, dignified, and beautiful.
Putting two conflicting words together is even more irritating.
He did whatever she asked him to do.
I sat down and had dinner with her properly.
Halfway through, Liu Qingqing raised her wine cup to him, "Congratulations, my husband, on growing another year older. May you have many more happy returns of the day."
Xie Lang paused, holding his wine cup, only then realizing that today was his birthday. His nose tingled, and he choked up slightly, saying, "May you have this day every year."
After saying this, he tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp.
Perhaps because he was in a good mood, he drank with great gusto without Liu Qingqing having to persuade him.
One cup after another.
Later, her beautiful phoenix eyes turned red, as if they were filled with the red glow of the evening sky, captivating Liu Qingqing.
It has to be said that, no matter what, Xie Lang's face is etched in her heart without any flaws.
In the end, Liu Qingqing couldn't bear to let her drink anymore and snatched the wine cup from her.
His unfocused gaze lingered on her, making her heart tremble.
Liu Qingqing knew that Xie Lang had been very restrained in his gaze ever since they reconciled, as if afraid of frightening her. But he didn't know that she actually liked the way he looked at her.
It's as if... they can't live without her.
Just as she was engrossed in watching him, Xie Lang suddenly stood up, pulled her into his arms, strode towards the washroom, and kicked open the door.
The boiling water that had been placed earlier was now just warm. Xie Lang stared straight at him, and with a flick of his jade-like fingers, he unbuttoned his own robe.
Liu Qingqing's eyes widened.
They had long been impatient with the gradual process of nurturing each other, yet they wouldn't let him do anything about it.
Xie Lang's handsome face was tense, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Liu Qingqing saw it all and was secretly pleased, but she remained outwardly calm.
"You shouldn't take a long bath after drinking alcohol. Don't be silly."
Liu Qingqing got out of the bathtub in front of him, and sure enough, she heard his heavy breathing without turning around. She quietly smiled.
Not quite right, thank you.
Then I heard him suddenly get up, and the sound of the violently surging water showed that he was in a bad mood.
She hastily wrapped herself in her dress, the ties loosely fastened.
She turned around and saw him standing there casually. She even pretended to hand him a robe and said to him, "Husband, put on your clothes quickly, don't catch a cold."
Xie Lang glanced down and took a deep breath.
But she seemed not to see it; who knows how long she'll be playing tonight.
"Husband, I've learned massage techniques from Master Lu. Would you like to try them?"
Looking at her playful smile, Xie Lang swallowed hard and gave a deep, resonant "hmm."
The two returned to their bed.
Liu Qingqing found a silk ribbon somewhere. "Husband, Master Lu said that the effect is better when the silk ribbon is used to cover the eyes."
Xie Lang looked at her intently. "Did Old Master Lu say that?"
Liu Qingqing's heart skipped a beat, and she felt inexplicably flustered, but she still said, "Yes, Elder Lu gave me all sorts of instructions."
Upon hearing this, Xie Lang suddenly laughed, and his deep, hoarse laughter tickled her ears.
In an instant, he obediently lay down on the bed, saying, "In that case, I will listen to Elder Lu."
Something just doesn't feel right.
Give him a look.
Xie Lang had already closed his eyes.
Liu Qingqing hesitated for a moment, glancing at the place where things were hidden by the bedside.
She stepped forward and covered the brocade with it.
"Please calm down for a moment, my husband. I still need to make some preparations."
After saying that, she busied herself on the bed like a little squirrel. Afraid that he would notice, she covered the chains with fine cloth so that they wouldn't feel cold against her skin.
"Is it true that tying up the limbs is more effective?"
His voice was extremely hoarse.
The black silk draped over his fair skin, obscuring his eyes, but making his nose appear even more prominent and his lips even more alluring.
Liu Qingqing swallowed hard and forced a smile, "Mm."
He glanced at her, letting her do as she pleased, seemingly unaware that anything was amiss.
Liu Qingqing's heart was in turmoil, and she glanced at him again.
She found it a bit strange, but then she thought that she had done this so meticulously that Xie Lang should not know about it.
He's not some kind of ghost, god, or monster.
Then, she pretended to apply osmanthus-scented oil to her hands and pressed them onto his forehead, gently kneading them.
"My lord, are you comfortable?"
She thought for a moment and then started making things up, “Old Lu said that these acupressure points can improve eyesight and relieve fatigue.”
Xie Lang gave a muffled "hmm," his hands clenched into fists at his sides.
If Liu Qingqing had the leisure to take a look at that moment, she would have noticed that the veins looked like they were about to burst at any moment!
The veins on the side of his neck and forehead were also bulging.
Liu Qingqing paused, somewhat worried, and asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"
"No," Xie Lang replied curtly.
After a while, her breathing became smooth and light, as if she had fallen asleep.
Liu Qingqing lifted the black silk and saw that the person was indeed fast asleep, with not even a tremor in their eyelashes.
She wasn't exaggerating; she and Lin Mei had learned some things in Yingcheng, but they learned them from Doctor Zhang.
This massage technique is really comfortable. Sometimes when she is sleepy but can't fall asleep, Lin Mei will use this method to lull her to sleep.
Xie Lang was quiet, his breathing slightly rapid.
Liu Qingqing thought to herself, "Should we just give up?" He seemed very tired.
She stopped what she was doing and stared at him for a moment with her hand still in the air.
Xie Lang remained motionless, as if he were fast asleep.
His gaze swept over the wide-open hem of her clothes, revealing the beautiful skin beneath.
It is like the finest warm jade, seemingly glowing with a soft, luminous light.
For a moment, Liu Qingqing swallowed hard, her heart filled with longing.
Where can she get such an opportunity? If she learns her lesson next time, how will she succeed?
Then she saw Lord Xie nodding politely to her...
Liu Qingqing was immediately filled with a heroic spirit. If not now, when?
She turned around and helped him up, feeling that the skills she had been practicing recently were finally coming in handy!
She trains at the martial arts training ground every day, and now her legs are incredibly strong!
It's not some wobbly, soft noodle.
She had to make him realize her power; otherwise, she would always be the one begging for mercy.
She had made up her mind; she didn't intend to do anything today.
She subtly lured him up before stepping aside, determined to get her revenge on this point.
She thought it that way, and that's what she did.
Although the movements were a bit clumsy and hesitant, it was ultimately successful.
She heard a faint gasping sound in the middle of the night, and quickly looked over. Xie Lang was fast asleep.
You must have misheard.
It's not time to wake up yet; I can't wake up now.
It was the first time she had ever done something like this, and the candlelight reflected on her face, making it hard to tell who was redder.
It was Xie Lang who spoiled her so much that she became so audacious.
She praised herself in her heart.
Before long, I got tired.
Liu Qingqing looked listless and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
It's so tiring, even more tiring than practicing martial arts.
It was fun, but also very tiring.
Turning things around means giving up.
Just then, two soft rustling sounds were heard. Liu Qingqing froze and looked up to see Xie Lang's deep black eyes, which she hadn't noticed at the time.
He managed to break free of the two chains that were locking his wrists!
Liu Qingqing: ...
Crying and begging for mercy won't work.
The giant rocks on the mountaintop seemed intent on smashing a deep crater into the valley.
I don't know how much time passed.
Not only her legs, but her whole body was like freshly cooked noodles, soft and mushy.
"Madam, please don't do that again next time."
Xie Lang hugged her and buried her face in his neck, saying, "You almost killed me."
Liu Qingqing, who had been listless and had been crying until her eyes were red, perked up at these words and turned to look at him carefully. Seeing that he didn't seem to be faking it, she felt a surge of joy.
Its tail is slightly upturned.
It's alright, it wasn't a complete failure.
She was secretly pleased, unaware that Xie Lang behind her was quietly curving his lips, his eyes filled with joy like scattered starlight.
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Author's Note: Next Chapter Preview:
Xie Wu felt a chill run down his spine and could only say, "The master complains that the madam doesn't care about him."
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