Chapter 56 Fish and Water (Revised) He's drunk.
The boy revealed his lean and muscular upper body, with perfectly proportioned thin muscles. Perhaps due to deliberate training, he had the kind of physique that looked slim in clothes but was well-built when undressed.
Yu Wenxue silently lowered her head, controlling herself from looking too much.
She walked to his side, the heat rising steadily, her face instantly engulfed in flames, turning bright red. She cleared her throat: "I'm about to begin, are you ready?"
"Um."
Yu Wenxue moved closer to his chest and gently hooked her fingertip at his waist and abdomen, but just like the first time, she couldn't open it.
She increased the pressure, rubbing the mechanism on it, and murmured, "This belt seems a bit difficult to untie." She tried several times, but all attempts failed.
"Your technique is wrong." Gu Yunshen held her hand and guided her step by step on how to solve the problem.
"So that's how it is," Yu Wenxue said happily.
That way, I won't waste time undressing him anymore, and the time saved can be used for...
But he will cry.
She'll cry if I kiss her for three seconds, but if it's thirty seconds...
Her belt had fallen off, dragging her outer trousers down to the ground, leaving her only in her underwear.
Gu Yun Shen held her hand and said calmly, "I should take a bath."
"Then I'll head back first." Yu Wenxue withdrew her hand, but didn't pull it away. She glanced at her sideways, puzzled, and asked, "Weren't you going to take a bath?"
Would she be so drunk that she needs someone to accompany her to the bath?
Gu Yun Shen glanced at her slightly parted lips: "Mmm."
Then let go!
Yu Wenxue felt helpless. How could someone have such a low alcohol tolerance?
She tried again, but instead of pulling away, her grip tightened, becoming increasingly oppressive.
"You're drunk. I'd better go see if I can get some hangover soup..."
Halfway through her sentence, Gu Yunshen kissed the back of her hand.
He still couldn't resist.
Itching requires cold water to relieve the dryness.
With my eyes closed, all I could smell was her scent.
I pinched my nose, and all I could see in my mind was her smiling face.
He felt as if his whole body was being torn apart by a million ants. He tried to suppress his emotions, but he couldn't hide the desire that permeated his entire body.
He leaned forward, unable to resist getting close to her breath, and nuzzled his chin against the crook of her neck.
He did not continue.
He was asking for her consent.
Her heart was pounding. Yu Wenxue pushed him away without much force, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes: "If there's nothing else, I'll go out now."
She practically ran back to bed and burrowed under the covers.
A drunk person probably doesn't remember what they did while drunk, and their behavior is mostly out of control.
I remember once, my grandfather went out to dinner with his comrades and drank too much. When he came back, he danced with a stray dog in the park all night...
Therefore, when Gu Yun Shen wakes up tomorrow, he probably won't remember what he did.
Similarly, he wouldn't notice whatever she did...
It was a bit hot, so Yu Wenxue pulled back the blanket.
It was quiet behind the screen; there was no sound of flowing water.
Lately, he's been taking longer and longer showers. Does he really just "soak" in the bath? Doesn't he ever play in the water?
Yu Wenxue turned over and closed her eyes.
A little while later, it opened its eyes again.
They haven't come out yet after so long, could they have fainted inside?
They are nominally husband and wife, so it's normal for them to show concern for each other.
Besides, I still need him to complete the mission, so it's not right to just leave him behind and go to sleep.
Yu Wenxue sat up and quietly got out of bed.
She was just showing concern; she had no other intentions.
Gu Yun Shen leaned motionless against the edge of the bathtub, revealing the varying depths of the scars on his back. His half-wet, dark hair hung casually over his shoulders, making his skin appear even whiter.
Yu Wenxue paused in her steps.
From this angle, she couldn't see his emotions, but every time she noticed his scars, her heart would ache for no reason.
She called out, "Are you alright?"
No one answered.
Yu Wenxue took a few more steps forward, bent down, and gently placed her fingertips on his shoulder, asking with concern, "You..."
"Splash!" Waves splashed up on the water.
By the time she realized what was happening, half of her body was already soaked, and she was lying on top of him, firmly held captive.
Gu Yun Shen tilted his head back, cupped the back of her head, and kissed her earlobe.
The movement was clearly forceful, yet it unexpectedly felt gentle, like the lingering warmth of fish and water, constantly creating ripples on the surface.
The water had cooled down, but a thin layer of sweat appeared on the tip of her nose. Yu Wenxue subtly twisted her waist, but was quickly restrained and unable to move.
The gentle kiss spread from her earlobe to her neck, delicate and persistent, gradually eroding her defenses from her initial resistance.
Something softened and overflowed in my heart.
Push him away.
She thought.
But she didn't.
He was just drunk.
His burning lips and tongue withdrew, but the strength in his embrace did not lessen, like a drowning person clinging to a rock on the shore, clinging tightly to each other.
Yu Wenxue breathed a sigh of relief, her tense body gradually relaxing. She looked at him, her eyes showing no aversion, but rather a hidden vulnerability.
Gu Yun Shen's eyes were bloodshot, his gaze clouded with mist, and he lowered his head, the shadows of his long eyelashes concealing his true emotions.
His bone structure was already excellent, three-dimensional and full, with a good brow bone, and especially his eyes, which were like a piece of dark jade, black and deep, completely inheriting the superior appearance of his birth mother.
Anyway, he wasn't wearing any clothes, so he wouldn't remember it when he woke up.
Yu Wenxue felt a little excited, covered his eyes with her hand, and lowered her head to kiss him.
Gu Yunshen's body moved almost imperceptibly; she sensed it but ignored it.
Thirty seconds shouldn't be too difficult...
Just as she counted to the tenth, her palm touched a wet tear.
Did you cry again?
Yu Wenxue suddenly looked up.
A sense of guilt welled up inside her, and she guiltily stroked his fur, waved her hand, and asked, "How many is this?"
Gu Yun Shen ignored her.
That means he's still drunk.
Suddenly interrupted, Yu Wenxue's eyes darted around, unsure whether to continue.
Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of his exposed wrist and was momentarily stunned.
My wrist is covered with tiny dots that look like pinholes.
Thinking back to his memories, where he repeatedly pricked himself with needles to prevent himself from forgetting his hatred, that aching and uncomfortable feeling in his chest returned.
Lost in thought, she couldn't help but grasp his wrist and touch it.
Many of the scars are old and smooth, indicating that there has been no self-harm recently.
She then looked closely at his arm, and as expected, there were many tiny round holes on the inside as well.
This spot hurts the most.
Just as she was about to check again, he gently pulled her wrist and drew her back into his arms.
She could feel his strong heartbeat on her face, but she couldn't hear anything else.
Her chin was hooked up, forcing Yu Wenxue to tilt her head back.
He stopped just as their noses were about to touch.
Without speaking, it was as if he was asking a question in silence.
He's so drunk, let him have his way.
Yu Wenxue didn't dodge; in fact, she moved a little closer as if possessed.
In an instant, their lips met.
The kiss began tentatively, and only after confirming there was no resistance did it penetrate deeply, becoming intertwined and entangled.
Compared to their initial domineering attitude, their passion became more tender and lingering, their tongues swirling in each other's mouths, gradually tinged with desire.
After a while, their lips parted, but Gu Yun Shen didn't give her a chance to back down. His gentle kisses landed on the corners of her eyes and the tip of her nose, gradually spreading to behind her ears, expressing his desire and longing.
Her lips tingled slightly from being sucked, and Yu Wenxue returned the kiss without backing down.
...
Another day of mission failure.
Yu Wenxue slumped onto the table, rubbing her chest in grief and indignation.
Although she hasn't felt uncomfortable there for a long time, there's no guarantee that the system won't go crazy one day and give her an electric shock if she doesn't complete the task.
Yu Wenxue tried to imagine the scene, wanting to shrink herself into a turtle shell, but unfortunately she couldn't.
This is a three-courtyard house, which is said to have been specially set aside by the local prefect. The crown prince lived in the main house, while they lived in the east wing. It is unknown who lived in the west wing, but it was mostly military dependents.
The swimsuit was ready, but Gu Yun Shen had been so busy these past few days that he had no time to go swimming with her.
He left when she woke up.
He still hadn't returned by the time she went to sleep.
Bored during the day, she took the leftover fabric from making a swimsuit and decided to sew a halter top.
As the weather gets hotter, wearing these clothes to bed will probably cause heat rash.
Just as I was about to take out my needle and thread, there was a gentle knock on the door.
Is Mrs. Gu here?
Yu Wenxue pushed open the door and saw a young woman with a round face, who looked about the same age as her. She had a pair of shallow dimples when she smiled and wore a woman's hairstyle. She must be a military dependent.
“My husband’s name is Yan Liang. He is Lord Gu’s subordinate. You can just call me A Tao.”
"I made some 'touhua ci' and was thinking of bringing some to you. I'm bored here, so I thought I'd come and keep you company."
"Atao, what a lovely name." Yu Wenxue invited her in. The moment she stepped into the room, she suddenly remembered that she hadn't had time to put away the suspender pattern she had drawn, so she rushed in and covered it with an embroidery hoop.
Atao covered her mouth and chuckled, raising her eyebrows: "Is Madam making shoe patterns for Lord Gu?"
"You can just call me Wen Xue."
She was being called "Madam" repeatedly, which was making her very uncomfortable. She was too embarrassed to say that they weren't husband and wife yet, so she could only bite the bullet and reply, "I don't know how to make shoes, I just draw whatever comes to mind."
Seeing that Yu Wenxue was approachable, Atao warmly took her hand and said, "If you're interested, I can teach you."
"You can make shoes?"
“Of course,” Atao whispered in her ear, quite proudly, “I made all of my husband’s nightgowns, shoes, and socks.”
"You're really amazing." Yu Wenxue gave her a thumbs up.
The two girls, who were about the same age, quickly became friends. Atao came from the countryside and had seen many strange and wonderful things. Yu Wenxue listened with shining eyes, wishing she could sit there for three days and three nights with a plate of melon seeds.
They chatted until their throats were dry, and they talked so vividly that Atao took a sip of water to moisten her throat. She said, "I'd like to go to the cooking camp later to borrow the kitchen to make some pastries for my husband. Would Wenxue like to come with me?"
"I'm not going. It would only cause trouble for others." Yu Wenxue knew her own limitations. It wouldn't be good if she caused trouble for others, and then Gu Yunshen would have to clean up her mess.
Seeing that she wasn't interested, Atao didn't press the issue further and simply shrugged, "Alright, I'll make some for you later."
"Hey, wait a minute." Yu Wenxue stopped A Tao from leaving, her tone hesitant: "Do you know where they're usually busy?"
"They've probably already returned to the front courtyard by now." Atao smiled gently. "If you miss Lord Gu, why don't you come with me to see him?"
Yu Wenxue did not refuse again and followed in Atao's footsteps.
Apart from the guards who were on duty every day, there was nothing else in the front yard. Atao was straightforward, so she casually stopped a guard and asked, "Excuse me, have you seen Lord Gu?"
The guard shook his head expressionlessly, without glancing to the side.
"Something's not right. Normally, she would have been back by now," Atao muttered to herself.
Yu Wenxue tiptoed and looked inside again. Seeing that there was no one there, she said, "Then let's go back."
"Wait, let me go ask again." Atao ran into an acquaintance and quickly went up to greet him: "Lord Chang, have you seen my husband?"
The man's name was Chang Su. He had once been a member of the Imperial Guard and was familiar with Yan Liang, so he naturally recognized A Tao. He replied, "Brother Yan went out with Lord Gu, saying he had important business to attend to."
"Do you know where they went?"
"This..." Chang Su's eyes darted around, and he stammered, remaining silent for a long time.
Suddenly, she caught sight of Yu Wenxue standing to the side eating, and her eyes lit up. She quickly lowered her head, her ears turning red, and said, "They, they seem to have gone to Zuifeng Tower."
"Drunken Wind Pavilion?" It sounds like a restaurant.
Yu Wenxue asked, "Does Your Excellency know where this restaurant is located?"
"And this is...?"
“This is Madam Gu,” Atao answered first.
"So it's Madam Gu." A flash of disappointment crossed Chang Su's eyes. He said seriously, "Zuifeng Tower is located in the city's red-light district. Women don't usually go there. You two should go back and wait."
"What is Flower Street?" Yu Wenxue asked Atao.
Is it her literal interpretation?
Tao stomped her feet in anger: "That scoundrel, he actually went drinking with brothels behind my back!"
"No, I have to go and bring him back!"
"Don't be impulsive." Yu Wenxue pulled her back: "Maybe they went there on official business, and it may not be what you think."
Atao said indignantly, "He always tells me in advance when he goes out, but he didn't this time. He must have gone out to have some fun."
"Wen Xue, don't you care whether Lord Gu goes out drinking and carousing?"
"I..." Yu Wenxue hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.
What right does she have to care?
Even if Gu Yun Shen really went, it wouldn't matter to her, since they were only a nominal couple, not a real one.
Ah Tao was unaware of this, and neither were others; only they themselves knew the truth.
Seeing her hesitation, Atao concluded that Yu Wenxue was too shy to speak up.
Having grown up in the countryside, she naturally wouldn't care about such trivial matters. She took Yu Wenxue's hand and headed towards the flower street.
Like a magnet, Atao drew Yu Wenxue to follow her again.
For no other reason than that she wanted to go out for a walk.
It wasn't out of curiosity about what Gu Yun Shen was doing.
Meanwhile, Gu Yunshen and Yan Liang walked down the street, one in front of the other.
"My lord, it's still early today, how about I invite you to listen to a story?"
Gu Yun Shen said expressionlessly, "I'm not going."
He would rather go back and tease Yu Wenxue than waste that time.
Yan Liang scratched his head: "Last time I saw you listening so attentively, I thought you really enjoyed listening to stories."
"You filthy man! You heartless bastard!" Atao roared, blocking their path, and reached out to twist Yan Liang's ear.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch! Grandma, ancestor... what's wrong?"
Yu Wenxue tried to stop her, but failed. She awkwardly withdrew her hand and pretended to look up at the sky.
Her gaze shifted again, and she secretly glanced at Gu Yun Shen.
What happened to the puppy she gave him?
Yu Wenxue quickly came up with a reason for her sudden appearance here.
Who told him to lose the puppy?
She came to "demand an explanation".
Author's Note: Gu's inner monologue after the kiss: [Fireworks][Fireworks][Fireworks][Fireworks][Fireworks][Fireworks][Fireworks]
Seeing that the puppy was gone, Xiaoxuehua was angry. She didn't say anything, but her actions betrayed her true feelings; she was preparing to go home and give Xiao Gu a good beating. [Dog head holding a rose][Dog head holding a rose]
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