Chapter 25
Shen Ah Heng looked at his eyes that were full of grievance and pleading, and listened to his stammering request with a foreign accent, and alarm bells suddenly rang in his heart.
My God, what kind of vicious words are these!
Was this guy poisoned by the Yaochen Sect and became stupid? How can he say such things casually?
Doesn't he know what the three words "Don't go" mean when they come out of a man's mouth?
It’s over, it’s over. He’s just a little Hu man and definitely doesn’t know about it.
Shen Ah Heng took a deep breath, trying to make her expression look calm and patient, pried open the fingers that were holding her wrist, and asked softly: "Why don't you let me go, is there something wrong?"
She pried Ashina Yu's fingers apart one by one, and the light in her eyes dimmed instantly, like a small flame extinguished by rain.
He twisted the corner of his clothes helplessly. After a long while, he finally said in his not-so-fluent Central Plains dialect, in a low voice with a hint of grievance: "I... I'm not used to... sleeping alone."
"?"
Brother, how did you sleep alone in the temple before?
I just had to sleep with her for a few days, and you're not used to being alone?
After Shen Ah Heng heard this, the ripples that had just emerged in his heart were instantly drowned out by a faint silence.
Don't be mean to him, don't be mean to him, don't be mean to him.
Shen Ah Heng took a deep breath and decided to explain it to him clearly, so as to prevent this little fool from making any more jokes that would be misunderstood.
Shen Aheng tried his best to use a way that he could understand, and said patiently: "Listen to me, we are not in the mountain temple of Qingxiu Mountain, nor are we at the old woman's house. We have no choice. This is the Central Plains, and there are the etiquette and rules of the Central Plains."
"rule?"
Ashina Yu raised his head, his eyes somewhat confused.
"Yes, the rules."
Shen Ah Heng nodded, pointed at him, then pointed at herself, and said, "You are a man, and I am a woman. In our Central Plains, generally speaking, men and women cannot spend the night in the same room, let alone sleep in the same bed. This is called 'men and women should not be intimate with each other'. It is a very important rule. If others see it, they will gossip."
Ashina Yu blinked as if he understood something, perhaps because the words "men and women should not touch each other" were a bit confusing, but he understood the meaning of "no" and "this is the rule and cannot be violated" from her tone and serious expression.
His eyes dimmed completely, and the hand that was holding her wrist slowly and reluctantly loosened its grip.
Shen Ah Heng hardened his heart, no longer looking at his tearful look, and turned away.
"I'm going back to rest. You should go to bed early too."
Back in his room, Shen Ah Heng finished washing up and lay down on the soft bed.
But no matter how she tossed and turned, her mind was filled with Ashina Yu's aggrieved and lost look, like an abandoned large dog, which gave her a headache.
well.
“Forget it.” Shen Ah Heng patted his face and said, “He is just not used to sleeping here alone. He will be fine in a few days.”
Comforting himself like this, sleepiness slowly came over him, and Shen Ah Heng gradually closed his eyes.
Just as she was about to fall asleep, a loud thunder exploded outside the window, followed by a crackling sound of raindrops as big as beans.
Shen Ah Heng opened his eyes drowsily, looked at the tightly closed window frame, confirmed that it was closed tightly, then closed his eyes again with peace of mind, turned over, and prepared to continue sleeping.
She didn't know how long it had been, but just when she was about to fall asleep, there was a rustling sound outside the door.
The sound was very light, almost imperceptible amidst the sound of the rushing rain.
Shen Ah Heng had practiced martial arts for several years with his master since he was a child. Although his kung fu skills were not very good, his senses were still sharper than those of ordinary people.
This is definitely not the sound of rain, it is more like someone scratching the door gently with their fingers, or the sound of the corner of clothes rubbing against the door panel.
Shen Ah Heng's sleepiness disappeared without a trace in an instant, his heart suddenly tightened, and he quietly took out the short knife he carried with him from under his pillow.
Shen Aheng held his breath, tiptoed to the door, and looked out through the crack in the door.
It was dark outside, with only a dim lantern hanging at the end of the corridor. The light was weak, and with this little light, she could clearly see a thin and tall figure reflected on the window paper.
He was very familiar with that figure, with smooth shoulders and a slender neck. Even though it was just a shadow, it exuded a cold and aloof temperament.
Ashina Jade!
Shen Ah Heng's hanging heart was relieved at once, and her tense body relaxed. What a guy, why did he come to her in the middle of the night without sleeping?
Shen Ah Heng put away the dagger, gently unbolted the door, and opened it.
The door creaked open.
There was no one standing outside the door. Shen Aheng was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously lowered his head, only to find that Ashina Yu was squatting in the corner, curled up like a cat wet by the rain.
His clothes were all wet, his black hair stuck to his pale cheeks, and under a few strands of wet hair, his beautiful eyes were looking at her in horror, like a frightened deer.
The moment their eyes met, he froze. Perhaps he had not expected her to open the door suddenly. His eyes were full of panic and helplessness. His originally cold and white face turned strangely red because of tension and coldness.
"You..." Just as Shen Aheng opened his mouth with some words that were difficult to express, he suddenly jumped up from the ground as if he was scalded. Because he had been squatting for too long, his legs were a little numb, and his body staggered and almost fell. He hurriedly held onto the wall to stand firm, then turned around in a panic and ran to his room.
"Stop." Shen Ah Heng stood still, speaking in a low voice and a faint tone.
Ashina Yu suddenly stopped, stopped where he was, with his back to her, not daring to move.
His thin shoulders were slightly hunched, and his wet robe stuck to his body, outlining his slender and bony features. In the dim night rain, he looked somewhat pitiful.
Like a child who has done something wrong and is being punished by standing in the corner, the fingers hanging in his robe are curled up nervously, like a little animal that has nowhere to go.
Looking at his soaking wet, nervous and helpless appearance, Shen Ah Heng's displeasure at being disturbed in his sleep was slowly replaced by heartache.
Shen Ah Heng sighed, turned sideways to make room for the door, and said, “Don’t stand outside in the cold wind, and think about the coolness again, right? Come in.”
Upon hearing this, Ashina Yu's body stiffened noticeably, as if he had not expected her to say that.
After a long while, he slowly and stiffly turned around.
Under the light, he looked even more disheveled, his hair and eyelashes were dripping with water, which slid down his pale cheeks and dripped into his collar. His eyes were still a little panicked, and he didn't dare to look at her directly. He just glanced at her quickly and then quickly lowered his head, like a criminal awaiting sentencing.
He didn't move, but just whispered in his Central Plains dialect with an exotic accent, stammering: "I, I didn't... do it on purpose..."
“I know.” Shen Ah Heng interrupted him, pointed to the stool in the room and said, “Come in and sit down first, I’ll find you a clean towel.”
Ashina Yu seemed to have received permission. He lowered his head and moved in step by step, his movements as stiff as a puppet.
He walked slowly to the stool, sat down carefully, and placed his hands neatly on his knees. His whole body exuded an obedient look of "I'm good, don't be angry."
Shen Aheng turned around to find a clean handkerchief. She didn't have any spare clothes for him, and it would be inconvenient to call someone over so late. After thinking about it, she had to take out her own clean undershirt and give it to him to wear.
"You can wear mine first. I'll ask the servants to prepare a few more sets for you tomorrow."
Ashina Yu took the dry handkerchief and a set of middle clothes handed to him by Shen Aheng, blushed, lowered his head, and obediently walked behind the screen to change clothes.
Shen Aheng sat at the table, listening to the rustling sounds of people changing clothes coming from behind the screen, feeling a little helpless and a little funny.
After a while, Ashina Yu came out from behind the screen.
When Shen Ah Heng saw it, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Her undershirt was too small for him. Not only did the hem barely cover his hips, but the sleeves were also too short, revealing his beautifully shaped arms. What was even funnier was that the tight neckline made his graceful collarbone clearly visible, creating an indescribable hazy beauty.
He was holding a towel, wiping his wet hair clumsily. Water droplets dripped down his neatly-shaped jaw and landed on the tight collar. Under the warm yellow candlelight, his skin was as white as the finest warm jade, and his cheeks were faintly flushed because of the panic and embarrassment just now. He looked both cute and a little... seductive.
Shen Ah Heng turned his face away, cleared his throat, tried to make his expression look normal, shook his head, and asked helplessly: "Come on, it's so late, why don't you stay in your room and sleep, run to my place, and squat at the door in the rain."
Ashina Yu paused in wiping her hair, stopped, opened her mouth, and seemed to want to say something, but swallowed the words back. Her eyes were a little vague, and it was obvious that she felt guilty.
He is not good at lying and all his emotions are written on his face.
"I……"
Ashina Yu lowered his head even lower, his voice as soft as a mosquito's: "Thunder... I'm scared..."
Looking at him like this, the last bit of helplessness in Shen Ah Heng’s heart disappeared.
If she didn't agree, he might really squat at the door all night, or come up with some other clumsy way to get close to her.
Shen Aheng sighed, patted the edge of the bed beside him, and said with a resigned tone: "Okay, wake up, you are afraid of thunder, right? Come here, sleep here tonight, but let me make it clear first, you sleep outside, and you are not allowed to move around."
Ashina Yu suddenly raised her head, and her beautiful eyes lit up instantly, like stars washed by rain, full of surprise and disbelief.
He looked at her, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just nodded vigorously, with an unconcealable joy in his voice: "...Yeah!"
Ashina Yu put down the wet handkerchief, walked quickly to the bed, carefully lifted the quilt, and obediently lay down on the outermost edge of the bed, like a child who had received a cake, quiet and satisfied.
After a while, Shen Aheng also got on the bed, lay on the inside of the bed, and covered himself with a quilt.
Ashina Yu beside her was like a stiff stone, not moving at all, and even breathing lightly, for fear of disturbing her.
Shen Ah Heng felt his restraint and obedience, closed his eyes, listened to the sound of rain gradually fading outside the window and the occasional distant muffled thunder, and his body slowly relaxed.
After running around all day and going through so many things, fatigue quickly came over me.
Just when her consciousness was about to fall asleep, she suddenly felt the quilt beside her move slightly.
A warm body, like a small animal, moved towards her cautiously, inch by inch.
Shen Aheng couldn't help but wake up a little, but he didn't move or open his eyes. He just kept his original posture, wanting to see what he was going to do.
He moved very slowly, and every movement seemed to be confirming something. Shen Ahheng could feel the extremely slight sinking of the mattress and his almost inaudible breathing.
His shoulder first touched her arm lightly, like a feather, and then quickly retracted it.
Seeing that she didn't respond, he couldn't help but lean forward a little.
That warm touch, through the thin cloth, Shen Ah Heng could feel the temperature of his body and his somewhat rapid heartbeat.
It seems like he just wants to get closer and seek some comfort.
Halfway through moving, he suddenly stopped, keeping a distance, and stayed quietly for a while, as if to confirm whether she was really asleep or whether she really didn't mind.
After a long while, just when Shen Aheng thought he would keep this distance, he finally seemed to be relieved.
That warm body came gently and completely against me.
His thin chest was pressed against her back, and his arms were cautiously and tentatively wrapped around her waist, with very light force, as if he would let go immediately if she struggled.
A unique fragrance instantly surrounded her, with a hint of herbs, as well as the cool and subtle fragrance of cedar and some Western flowers and plants. It was like the wind on the snow-capped mountains, clean and pure.
Shen Ahheng's heartbeat skipped a beat, and his body subconsciously tensed up for a moment, but soon relaxed again.
She didn't move, still maintaining the same posture, allowing him to hold her.
In the darkness, she could clearly hear his breathing becoming increasingly steady and his body relaxing.
After an unknown amount of time, amidst the sound of his even breathing and the lingering sound of rain outside the window, Shen Ah Heng gradually became sleepy and finally fell asleep.
Forget it, just think of it as a little rabbit afraid of thunder.
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