Chapter 15 Chapter 15 "Marrying You Is Not My Original Wish"
Zhao Qingyi's almond-shaped eyes turned cold instantly.
The two maids hurried out to greet her. They were also careless. They didn't expect Zhao Manyi to come at this time. Who let her into the mansion?
It was impossible to stop her. Zhao Manyi walked in with a rosy face and a smug look on her face. "Big sister, I heard you weren't feeling well, so I made some nourishing medicinal food at home and sent it to you. Come and try it."
She took out the soup bowl from the food box and placed it in front of Zhao Qingyi. A fresh fragrance immediately hit her face. It was indeed brought from the Zhao family.
Zhao Qingyi glanced at him and said calmly, "Thank you for your kindness, Third Sister, but it's past the twilight hour, so I won't eat."
Having been a concubine in Lingnan for three years, she often cooked for Li Che at this time. She had no idea of Zhao Qingyi's habits. Upon hearing this, she smiled awkwardly and said, "I haven't seen you for three years. I don't know your rules very well. I am sorry for being abrupt."
However, Tan Yue was still smart enough to step forward and take the soup bowl away. "Miss Third is so kind. I will accept it on behalf of Grandma."
Zhao Manyi forced a smile, sat down gracefully, and her eyes unconsciously wandered around the room.
It turns out that not only before but also after her marriage, her cousin still lived a wealthy life. Look at this Lanyue Pavilion, the silver screen and golden house, so magnificent, and which of the furnishings was not priceless?
On the other hand, although she was also a daughter of the Zhao family, the treatment she received after marriage was very different. Zhao Qingyi could marry a promising scholar who had won the imperial examination, but she was arranged by her cruel stepmother to marry a sickly man to bring good luck, and she became a widow at an early age.
If she hadn't worked hard to go to Lingnan and give birth to Jun'er for Li Che, she would have been trampled under Zhao Qingyi's feet for the rest of her life. However, in these three years, she and Li Che still didn't live as comfortably as her cousin.
Why should Zhao Qingyi be the only one enjoying the huge Li family?
Zhao Manyi was furious, having forgotten that in the past three years, the amount of money Luo had sent to Lingnan was as much as flowing water, and in the end, all the money was spent on her and her son.
At this moment, she was still blaming Li Che in her heart, blaming him for not letting her live in the Li family. She didn't think about the fact that she and Zhao Qingyi were cousins, and no one would say anything if she came to stay for a few days.
"Big sister."
Zhao Manyi sat over affectionately, took Zhao Qingyi's arm and said, "You've been supporting the Li family alone all these years. Isn't it very hard? With only a few family members and servants, will you be overwhelmed? Do you want me to stay and help out?"
His thoughts were almost clearly written on his face.
Zhao Qingyi glanced at her sideways, her distinct black and white eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. "They are just trivial matters, not hard work, so there is no need to trouble you, Third Sister."
"Big sister..."
Zhao Manyi hugged her arm and acted coquettishly.
Before Zhao Qingyi could say anything else, Li Che hurried in and asked in surprise, "Third sister is here too?"
Zhao Qingyi raised her eyebrows imperceptibly. Wasn't he the one who let the person in, and he was still pretending to be stupid in front of her?
Zhao Manyi met Li Che's eyes and was obviously feeling guilty. When they were making love before, she coaxed Li Che by saying that she came to deliver medicinal food to her cousin and never mentioned living in Li's house. Li Che agreed when he was in high spirits. But now he caught her red-handed. He would definitely scold her for not being cautious enough.
"Brother-in-law." Zhao Manyi stood up and saluted, looking as if she was not familiar with him.
Zhao Qingyi was ready to rest. She was only wearing a middle-length dress, with her long black hair loose. She did not look as unkind as she did during the day. In addition, she was beautiful, and her figure was rare nowadays in terms of slenderness and well-proportioned curves, not too thin.
Li Che couldn't help but take a second look at her and told her to leave. "It's getting late. Third sister, you should go back to the Zhao family as soon as possible."
Zhao Manyi suddenly looked up and glared at Li Che secretly, and Li Che kept winking at her.
Zhao Manyi smiled, "Just now, my third sister said she wanted to stay at home for a few days. Why did you chase her away, my husband?"
"That's not what I meant." Li Che was almost caught in the middle and felt like he was not a good person. He laughed dryly twice and said, "I've been away from home for too long. You've been responsible for all the household chores. I'm afraid you're too tired, so I want you to have a good rest for a few days."
Not sure if it was true or false, Zhao Manyi's eyes were red, "I am the younger sister who is not sensible. I come to bother you in the middle of the night."
"Since you're here, just stay."
Zhao Manyi insisted on moving in, how could she refuse?
Zhao Qingyi smiled and instructed Qiaoyue, "Liulizhai has just been cleaned up, and the room next door is empty. Take the third young lady there to settle down."
Qiao Yue immediately agreed and asked Zhao Manyi to follow her out.
Looking at the couple standing and sitting facing each other in the room, Zhao Manyi bit her lip and quietly warned Li Che with her eyes.
They will be better off, and Li Che shouldn't be unable to hold it in.
After Zhao Manyi left, Zhao Qingyi turned cold and sent Li Che away, "I'm tired and need to rest. My husband, please go back."
Li Che was just about to say a few words to her to get closer, but she suddenly poured a bucket of cold water on him, and he felt unhappy. "Why, after not seeing you for three years, is this how you treat your husband?"
Zhao Qingyi didn't even frown as she said calmly, "Marrying you was never my wish."
Li Che knew that Zhao Qingyi was proud and arrogant, and that she had married him only to fulfill the engagement, and had no feelings for him at all. But when he heard these words with his own ears, he still felt like he had been slapped in the face, and it hurt like fire.
This concerns a man's self-esteem, how can he tolerate it?
"Zhao Qingyi, I am your husband. Whether you like it or not, this is the fact!" Since they are husband and wife, consummating the marriage is her responsibility as a wife.
Zhao Qingyi was too lazy to pay attention to him and turned to walk into the inner room. Tan Yue blocked her way outside the bead curtain.
Li Che decided to get rid of the man tonight. He raised his foot to go in, and Yuxiu appeared out of nowhere and saw him. "Hey, sir?"
Li Che paused.
Yuxiu walked over and said apologetically, "My handkerchief fell in grandma's room, so I wanted to come and get it. I didn't expect to disturb the good thing between master and grandma. I really deserve to die." As she said this, she slapped herself lightly.
With Yuxiu as an outsider present, if Li Che wanted to force things, he would probably lose face as a man. After all, it would be embarrassing if the news got out that his wife was unwilling to consummate the marriage with him.
He pondered for a moment, and did not approach the inner room, but looked at Yu Xiu.
When Qiao Yue sent Zhao Manyi to Liuli Zhai, she informed Yuxiu of the news. Yuxiu had received instructions in advance and had changed into a scarlet gauze skirt early and waited. In order to get to Lanyue Pavilion quickly, she trotted all the way and was exhausted and out of breath. Her snow-white breasts were hidden under the gauze, looming and rising and falling.
Li Che made his choice immediately between a cold and unromantic wife and a considerate, charming and enchanting concubine. As if to deliberately anger Zhao Qingyi, he simply picked up Yu Xiu and walked out.
Tan Yue, who was standing in front of the beaded curtain, breathed a sigh of relief, "Fortunately, Auntie arrived in time."
After a while, Qiao Yue came back by another route, bringing with her a confused Li Jiao. "Young Master, would you like to stay in grandma's yard tonight?" She coaxed Li Jiao and took him to the next room to stay.
Li Che originally just wanted to piss off Zhao Qingyi, but when he went out with Yuxiu in his arms, the faint sweet fragrance from Yuxiu lingered in his nose, making him infatuated and his breathing quickened.
"Where is your room? I'll take you back."
"Go through this corridor and turn left."
Her jade sleeves were hooked around his neck, and the veil had long since slipped off, revealing two slender, white arms. Her face turned red when Li Che stared at her, and her fingers unconsciously twisted the clothes on Li Che's shoulders.
"Over the years I've been at the farm, I often think of you..."
In just a few steps, Li Che recalled the happiness that Yuxiu brought him when he was young after just a few words. She was his first woman and the woman who taught him the art of bed.
He was so excited that he couldn't wait to enter the room. He didn't even look up at the plaque on the gate - Liuli Zhai, which was where Zhao Qingyi arranged for Zhao Manyi to stay.
As soon as she entered the room, the gauze on Yuxiu's body was torn into pieces. By the time she reached the couch, the two of them were already frank with each other.
Zhao Manyi was sleeping in the next room. The two rooms were connected, so any movement could not be concealed. She had just washed up in the room and was about to blow out the lights and go to bed when she heard strange noises coming from next door.
She was not an inexperienced girl. When she heard the creaking of the bed curtains, she knew that the people next door were doing that kind of thing. She was originally too disdainful to pay attention. Just as she was about to get on the bed, Zhao Manyi's face suddenly changed and her fingers trembled.
No, it seems that the person living next door is the concubine named Yuxiu.
Right now, he is with Yuxiu...
Zhao Manyi's chest heaved violently.
No, no, no, it's impossible. Li Che was clearly in Lanyue Pavilion before. Zhao Qingyi was a dull and boring woman. She believed that Li Che would not be interested in her.
But if it was replaced with that seductive jade sleeve...
No, no!
Li Che said he only loved her!
Zhao Manyi tried to comfort herself in her heart, but she was still panicked. She pressed herself against the wall, wishing her ears and eyes were on the other side of the wall.
She held her breath and listened carefully. She could faintly hear heavy breathing and occasional fragments of words, but they were all drowned out by the sound of the shaking bed. She could not tell whether the person next door was Li Che.
Zhao Manyi simply lifted her skirt and ran out. When she stepped out of the door, she slowed down her pace and the woman's delicate voice came into her ears.
"uncle……"
Soon the gasps were drowned out by the violent creaking sounds.
Zhao Manyi was shaking violently all over. She covered her chest, which felt like a big hand was gripping it tightly, causing severe pain. Every time she took a step closer to the next door, her feet felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead.
She slowly walked to the door and finally heard the man's happy growl. This time she heard it clearly. It was a voice she was very familiar with.
It really is... Li Che!
Zhao Manyi only felt a "buzzing" sound in her head, and the last bit of luck was gone in an instant. She swayed and almost fell.
A strong sense of betrayal and anger surged in her heart, her eyes filled with tears, and she pretended to break into the door, but reason pulled her hand back from pushing the door open.
Yuxiu is Li Che's concubine, and it is natural for them to be together. Even Zhao Qingyi, the original wife, cannot criticize her. If she rushes in and gets jealous at this time, it will definitely arouse suspicion.
Because she has no position at all and is not qualified to accuse Li Che.
Zhao Manyi tried hard to control herself, her nails digging deep into her palms from her clenched fists. She turned back to her room angrily, trying to force herself to calm down.
But the noise was separated by a wall, and after a moment of silence, it once again clearly reached her ears, instantly reminding her of what happened between her and Li Che.
Now, the one enjoying himself under him was another woman.
But just a moment ago, Li Che had clearly vowed that he only loved her, Zhao Manyi.
What about being forced to do so, what about not knowing the truth, all of that was a lie to her!
Jealousy and anger were almost overflowing. Zhao Manyi gritted her teeth and in a rage, picked up the teacup on the table and smashed it hard on the ground.
This smash completely aroused all the hatred and grievance in her heart. She could no longer control herself. Her shoulders trembled and her chest heaved. She smashed several things one after another, but she still felt unsatisfied.
Her eyes swept across the scissors in the basket, and she rushed over and grabbed them in her hands.
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