Chapter 82 Forever like this, that's enough.
It seemed to feel wronged after being bullied so badly.
Yu Wenxue was startled by this sudden retaliation. She had intended to bully it, but it bullied her instead, and she couldn't help but let out a weak panting sound.
Feeling out of position, she began to panic. Her hands, unsure of what to do, clung to the scenery before her, fearing she might drown.
But she couldn't escape its deliberate revenge. The more she made a fuss, the more excited it became, relentlessly retaliating time and time again. Finally, having no other choice, she had to beg for mercy.
Gu Yun Shen ignored him and insisted on explaining his reasoning.
Yu Wenxue scratched hard, leaving faint red marks on his smooth back.
...
The water gradually cooled down, and at the same time, the bed curtains fell, and she was wrapped in layers of soft blankets.
But soon she realized she was no match for it. No matter how strong a human was, they were no match for a demon. The illusions repeated themselves, and she gradually lost herself...
Later, I lost count of how many times it bullied me. When I woke up, the bed curtains were torn to shreds, and the mess on the floor was proof of the absurdity.
Yu Wenxue shook her dizzy head, feeling only a dry mouth and throat.
She got up to drink water, her strong heartbeat pounding against her back, seeping into her very bones.
Gu Yunshen fed her water.
Like rain after a long drought, she happily crawled back into bed, only to be turned around by him and forced to look him in the eye.
Gu Yun Shen's gaze was like a dangerous venomous snake, moist and sticky, inseparable.
Their eyes met, and her chaotic thoughts finally cleared. Yu Wenxue bit her lower lip, only to see that he was shirtless, and below his delicate collarbone were countless hickeys...
Who else could be the culprit besides her?
She remembered the madness of the previous night and quickly lowered her head, like a blushing little shrimp, so shy that her toes crossed.
...
Gu Yun Shen, without changing his expression, pulled his shirt up, seemingly unintentionally revealing a red mark. "How are you going to make it up to me?"
"You're the one who's accusing me first!"
Yu Wenxue, slightly enraged, mumbled a cowardly remark.
Her back is still sore! She has dark circles under her eyes, clearly indicating that she hasn't slept well.
But as he regained consciousness, he realized that she had indeed stripped him naked first and then taken advantage of him completely last night.
Gu Yunshen said quietly, "It seems I haven't satisfied you, and now you're turning your back on me after I've served my purpose."
"..."
Yu Wenxue was furious and secretly punched him in the chest. With her movement, his clothes, which had been neatly gathered, were now wide open, revealing his full chest once again.
She cleared her throat, looked away, and gazed at his face.
A faint smile played at the corners of her eyes, but a touch of red tinged the corners, making the small mole appear even more alluring.
There's plenty of time in the future, so Yu Wenxue decided to swallow her anger. After all, she's a magnanimous person!
But is there really a long future ahead?
*
Winter came earlier than usual this year. Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and snowflakes have begun to fall in the capital. The paths that the servants had just cleared were soon covered with a blanket of white snow.
The wind and snow weighed down the branches. Lin Qingwan got up, closed the window, and repeated Yu Wenxue's question: "You said the fastest way to hold a wedding?"
Yu Wenxue gripped the teacup tightly with both hands, the hot water obscuring her eyes. She nodded solemnly and said, "There are still almost five months until March. I can't wait any longer."
Lin Qingwan sensed something was wrong and immediately checked her pulse. The pulse was steady and strong, and she found nothing unusual. In fact, it was improving.
But she still became suspicious and asked, "Is there anything else that's bothering you?"
Yu Wenxue smiled and said, "No, look at my pulse, it's perfectly fine, isn't it?"
“That’s true.” Even so, Lin Qingwan still felt uneasy and patiently explained, “The wedding process in this dynasty is not complicated. It includes betrothal, asking the name, accepting auspicious gifts, presenting betrothal gifts, announcing the wedding date, and the wedding ceremony. However…” Lin Qingwan paused and continued, “If the groom is a member of the royal family, two more things are added: the nuptial cup ceremony and the investiture.”
"How quickly can these be done?" Yu Wenxue asked.
Lin Qingwan: "If we simplify the process, it will still take at least three months."
"Three months..."
It's been too long.
Yu Wenxue lowered her head, staring blankly at the foam on the surface of the tea: "It doesn't need to be fancy, as long as the etiquette is proper and three or five close friends are present, that will speed things up."
Lin Qingwan's expression was complicated: "I can, but I'm afraid it would be unfair to you."
"how long?"
"Ten days."
“It’s alright. Being together isn’t about how grand and lavish the wedding is.” Yu Wenxue looked out the window and couldn’t help but sigh, “The snow came very early this year. It’s only November, and it’s already so thick.”
She didn't have much time left, and she hoped to make the most of her remaining time without any regrets.
That day, she used the system's last two rewards: a life-saving charm and a wish.
The system told her that the original setting of the book would not change, and her mission would not change because of the plot. In any case, Gu Yun Shen could not change the ending of death; this was his destiny.
Similarly, she still wouldn't live past twenty.
Yu Wenxue seized this opportunity and chose to revive him after his death.
Her mission will be completed after Gu Yunshen "dies" and she will be sent back to the modern world by the system. Before that, she asked the system to help her make her illness look like that of an ordinary person.
As long as both of them can live well, that's fine.
Lin Qingwan gave a long list of wedding arrangements, but seeing that Yu Wenxue wasn't listening attentively and was staring blankly at the peach tree outside the window, she said softly, "When the peach blossoms are in full bloom in spring, how about we brew a pot of peach blossom wine together?"
Yu Wenxue came to her senses: "Peach blossom wine, that sounds delicious."
"According to our local custom, families with daughters will bury a jar of wine called 'Daughter Red' when she is born."
"When the daughter gets married, this jar of wine will be dug out and drunk as nuptial wine on the wedding day."
"There's such a saying?" Yu Wenxue asked curiously, "Is it too late for me to bury it now?"
Lin Qingwan was both amused and exasperated, lightly tapping her forehead with her fingertip: "If we bury it now, we'll probably have to wait twenty years to dig it up and drink from it. By then, An'an will probably be married and have children!"
These words gave Yu Wenxue an answer, and the worries that had troubled her for half a month finally found a solution. She got up and stood in front of the window, looking at the branches bent over by the snow, and chuckled to herself: "I know."
She ran happily to the door, turned back and smiled: "Thank you, Qingwan, I'm going home to bury my daughter's red wine!"
...
"So, you plan to dig it up and drink it in twenty years?" Gu Yun Shen picked up the shovel and stood still without moving.
Yu Wenxue put the scarf on him; the fluffy scarf, combined with his bewildered expression, suddenly gave her an urge to pounce on him.
She tilted her chin up and pointed to the old tree in the yard: "Twenty years from now, you can dig it up again."
"I didn't have this opportunity when I was a child, but now that I do, of course I should have it!"
Gu Yun Shen pursed his lips and remained silent, quickly digging a hole.
"My cousin found this wine for me. He said it's the best Fenjiu, and the longer it's stored, the more mellow and rich it becomes. It will definitely have a unique flavor if we dig it out and taste it again after twenty years."
Gu Yunshen was in charge of digging the hole, while Yu Wenxue was in charge of filling it with soil. Wearing thick gloves, she laid the last layer and patted it with satisfaction: "Okay, let's go bury the next jar."
"..."
She buried five jars of wine in one go, enough to drink for a hundred years. Gu Yunshen didn't understand, but respected her choice. The two of them worked all afternoon and finally filled all the pits.
Yu Wenxue wore a homemade thermal mask, her eyelashes covered in fine frost. "You're not allowed to secretly dig it out and drink it. You have to wait twenty years."
Gu Yun Shen covered her ears, which were red from the cold, and listened quietly to her speak.
"I deliberately saved some for us to drink while enjoying the moon tonight."
"good."
In the evening, the servants set up a square table and a stove in advance under the eaves, with two steaming hot roasted sweet potatoes simmering on the stove.
Yu Wenxue had wanted to try this wine for a long time. She gulped it down and felt the spiciness spread from her throat to her lower abdomen, making her face turn red and causing her to cough incessantly.
Gu Yun Shen gently patted her back, "Slow down."
"It's okay, I just wasn't used to the taste." Yu Wenxue took a few sips of water to wash away the taste in her throat.
"You haven't had it before?"
"No."
Gu Yun Shen snatched her wine glass and said seriously, "One sip is enough; any more and you'll get drunk."
"I'm not drunk, I just drank too fast." Yu Wenxue reached out to grab it, but his hand holding the wine glass was even stronger, and she tried to jump up and down several times but failed.
On a sudden inspiration, she reached out and tickled the itch on his waist.
The two chased each other, making a ruckus, until finally Gu Yun Shen gave in and reluctantly handed her the wine glass, saying, "Just one glass."
"Yes, sir!"
The moonlight was alluring, and the cool afterglow shone on the silvery-white wall, falling on the two people, their elongated shadows adding a touch of melancholy.
Yu Wenxue didn't rush to drink; instead, she put her arm around his shoulder.
"Shall I teach you to dance?"
Gu Yunshen raised an eyebrow: "Dancing?"
“Yes, that’s it.” Yu Wenxue placed his hand on her waist, interlocked her fingers with his other hand, and instructed with a smile, “I’ll take a step forward, and you take a step back.”
"Similarly, if I take a step back, you take a step forward."
Gu Yun Shen followed in her footsteps little by little.
"Then, you stand still, and I'm going to turn around."
The girl's skirt danced in the night, like a dazzling butterfly fluttering its wings.
"What kind of dance is this...?"
"Waltz".
After saying that, Yu Wenxue took the initiative to kiss him.
A drunken kiss, tinged with the fragrance of flowers, gently landed on his lips.
Gu Yun Shen embraced her, cooperating with her initiative; her soft, fragrant touch gently stirred his heart, which had long been as still as water.
He greedily wanted to possess all of this, forever.
Yu Wenxue extended her tongue, savoring the lingering kiss. As their lips parted, she whispered in his ear, "I want to get married soon, is that alright?"
Gu Yunshen's eyelashes trembled slightly, and the hand on her waist suddenly tightened its grip. He didn't ask any further questions, but simply replied, "Okay."
Yu Wenxue buried her face in his chest and said in a flat tone, "Ten days from now is an auspicious day. We don't need to invite many people. Just Qingwan and Atao will be fine, how about that?"
"Okay, whatever you say." Gu Yun Shen brushed a stray hair from her temple, his eyes unblinking: "Do you like being with me?"
"I like it." Yu Wenxue answered without hesitation.
She didn't want to go back at all. In that world, she had no family, no one loved her. She wanted to stay here, where her loved ones and best friends were.
But the result would be that they would all disappear together.
His life had been so bitter in the past, and now he was finally tasting a little bit of sweetness. She wanted him to live, even if they were separated and never saw each other again, at least he would be safe.
Then, she remembered something, quickly ran back into her room, and took out a small pair of scissors.
She cut off a lock of Gu Yun Shen's hair and put it into a sachet, which originally contained her own hair.
"We are husband and wife, bound by our love and trust. No ceremony or procedure is needed. As long as we are together, we are husband and wife."
A butterfly fluttered by and fluttered around the two of them.
Gu Yun Shen glanced at her, crumpled the purse in his hand, and smiled slightly: "If one day you get tired of me, will you leave?"
“I will never tire of you.” Yu Wenxue met his uneasy gaze and smiled. “Forever.”
Gu Yun Shen pulled her into his arms, concealing the disappointment in his eyes: "That's enough."
In a corner where Yu Wenxue couldn't see, he pierced his palm with a silver needle.
Author's Note: [Crying][Crying][Crying] It will be alright.
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