Chapter 38 Softness in the Arms
Although Old Madam Shen cannot live without Liu Fuying, she is not a rude person.
Paying homage to her deceased mother is both emotional and reasonable. As a mother herself, she understands best the inseparable bond between mother and child that transcends life and death, so she would not hold Liu Fuying back from leaving.
As long as Liu Fuying comes back on time on the promised day.
Old Madam Shen mistook her for Xu Liangyin, and she had previously agreed with the old lady and said that she was adopted by the Liu family after being separated from her family when she was young, so Old Madam Shen had no doubts about her returning to the Liu family or going to Yizhou to worship.
Liu Fuying and Shen Xiunian had both issued instructions regarding what happened on the street, asking people in the mansion not to tell Old Madam Shen so as to avoid upsetting her.
He was also afraid that if Old Madam Shen found out, she would think that Liu Fuying was leaving the capital because she was extremely sad, and would never come back. By then, he would be unable to leave because of the delay.
After resting for a few days, Liu Fuying finally got ready to set off on the first day of the new year.
In the past few days, Liu Fuying's father Liu Ciyan came to her house frequently but was turned away every time. It was impossible for Liu Ciyan to apologize sincerely. I'm afraid he was afraid of the help from the General's Mansion and came here just to pretend.
Shen Xiunian was also busy in the military camp all day long. After his injury healed, he returned to the court a while ago.
He knew that Liu Fuying was going back to her grandfather's home in Yizhou. Although they were husband and wife, they were not familiar with each other and never asked about each other's private affairs. He didn't know what to say. As long as his mother didn't make a fuss or object, he would be fine with it.
But, there are always doubts in my heart.
It is understandable that Liu Fuying was so heartbroken because of what happened on the street two days ago that he went back to his mother's home to relax.
But he always felt that the incident would not affect Liu Fuying at all.
She didn't seem like the type to be bothered by that.
But what could he say? Asking one more question would be across the line for both of them.
After leaving the city, Liu Fuying separated from Jin Li in a secluded place.
After marrying into the Shen family for more than two years, she has also cultivated some confidants of her own. The followers who returned to Yizhou with Jin Li were all trustworthy, but of course they could not reveal her real whereabouts.
"Madam, I hope everything goes well for you and that you will get what you want in the end."
"Okay." Liu Fuying hugged Jinli, patted her head and said, "When you go back, burn a few more incense sticks for my mother and tell my grandmother that I will bring the children back to see her next year."
"Well, Jinli knows."
After they parted, Liu Fuying went to Xiangshang.
Of course, she also hopes to get what she wants, but there are still many variables in the plan.
For example, even if she became pregnant, she could not guarantee that it would be a boy.
But that’s all. I can slowly calculate those things later.
For now, let’s see Pei Zhouwu first.
The sun at noon is the hottest, the water is steamed to become scalding, and it only feels a little more comfortable after sinking down.
When they got there, Liu Fuying carefully poked his head out of the water as usual to make sure the surroundings were safe and whether there were any...
When she saw someone standing on the shore, she was stunned.
Pei Zhouwu stood there.
Beads of sweat can be seen on his forehead and nose, showing that he has been standing for a long time and is not afraid of getting melted in such hot weather.
But Liu Fuying was satisfied because she knew Pei Zhouwu did this for her.
She swam to the shore and slowly emerged from the water. She stepped on the hot stones on her shoes and stood in front of Pei Zhouwu. She smiled at him with a smile warmer than the sun and said, "I'm here. I came to see you as promised."
Before Pei Zhouwu could smile, she opened her arms and fell into his arms.
He was caught off guard and was knocked off balance, which caused a smile to appear on his face.
"It's good to see you." Liu Fuying hugged him even tighter.
These words come from the heart.
Those people in the capital city all annoyed her, unlike Pei Zhouwu, who was clean and clear, purer than the pond water behind him, without so many messy affairs.
The softness in his arms was what Pei Zhouwu had been longing for.
She said she would come today, and he began to look forward to it from the day she said that.
He wanted to see her, too.
It’s great to see her!
"Hiss!" Liu Fuying suddenly cried out softly and retreated from Pei Zhouwu's arms.
Pei Zhouwu's smile froze, not understanding what was going on.
"Why are you so silly?" Liu Fuying still smiled, touched his palm and said, "The sun is so hot, your hair is so hot, it's so hot, what are you doing standing here?"
Pei Zhouwu opened her mouth, but seemed unable to say the words that showed she was waiting for her here.
Afraid that she would laugh at him for being stupid.
But even if he didn't say it, his meaning was already revealed in his affectionate eyes.
"Come here." Liu Fuying grabbed his hand and led him to the bedroom. "Don't do this again. What if you get a heat stroke? In such a hot sun, even an egg cracked on a stone might get cooked."
Under the sunshade eaves behind the bedroom, Liu Fuying stood face to face with him.
Inexplicably, she remembered the day when Chen Xiunian said that Pei Zhouwu was still thinking about the firefly wood hairpin she gave him while he was sleeping.
Pei Zhouwu has taken a liking to her, and everything will go smoothly from now on.
"Let me take a look at your injuries. You promised me that day that you would take good care of your injuries. I wonder if you have done so."
She deliberately put on a stern face, as if she would be angry with him if he didn't take good care of his injuries.
Pei Zhouwu did not resist her pulling her clothes, just waiting for her to find out that he had done what she asked, and his injuries had healed a lot.
The gauze on his body has been removed. The wound is deep, and although it has stopped bleeding, it will take some time for the scar to heal completely. Fortunately, there is no ulceration or festering, which shows that it is the result of careful daily cleaning and dressing changes.
"good."
Liu Fuying straightened his collar and looked at him with a satisfied smile.
"You really took my words to heart."
She smiled sweetly, and Pei Zhouwu felt sweet in his heart as well.
He kept her in his heart and completed the tasks she asked him to do seriously, just to see her smiling face like this when they met again.
"Then..." Liu Fuying pointed to the place where Pei Zhouwu had just stood by the pond, "Then you have to promise me that you won't stand in the hot sun waiting for me like this anymore. As long as I say I will come, then I will definitely come."
"Okay? Promise me." She asked again and again.
"Okay." Pei Zhouwu's eyes were bright, and he nodded and responded again and again, "Okay, I promise you."
However, when he took a glance and saw the blood oozing from Liu Fuying's left sleeve, his expression suddenly changed.
He pulled Liu Fuying's hand. At first, Liu Fuying tried to break free and pull his hand back.
However, he held on really tightly.
Of course, Liu Fuying was also playing hard to get. It had been a few days since she was injured, and the wound should have stopped bleeding long ago. But now it was all because she had deliberately reduced the dosage of medicine in the past few days, causing the wound to heal slowly.
She clearly intended to let Pei Zhouwu discover that she was injured.
"Let me see."
Pei Zhouwu's tone was not harsh but it was full of determination that would not allow any arguments.
He gently lifted Liu Fuying's sleeve, revealing the gauze soaked with blood. He had just swam in the water for a long time, and the gauze was soaked with blood, making it even darker.
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