Chapter 26 Exclusive 7 She didn’t expect that he would really dare! …
At least Chen Ying slept well and peacefully last night.
She thought she was somewhat comforted by him.
He made her feel very comfortable.
And had a good night's sleep.
Before daybreak, she sat up and began to prepare the things Chen Jinshi would bring to the exam venue tomorrow.
He prepared five brushes, all of which were mixed-hair brushes that he usually used, and two ink sticks. One was made of pine soot and used during the day, which was shiny black. The other was made of lampblack and used at night, which would not produce any ashes even when writing by candlelight.
The inkstone I chose is a palm-sized Duan stone, which is light.
There is also a porcelain water dispenser for adding water when grinding ink.
Chen Jinshi has always been very picky about these utensils, so Chen Ying had to prepare them herself.
The roll bag is made of oilcloth, which is waterproof and moisture-proof.
I bought some dry food for him early in the morning.
She broke the big steamed buns into pieces by herself to avoid being inspected. If those people had touched them, Chen Jinshi would definitely not eat them.
The roast chicken and pressed duck were chopped into small pieces and placed in a box, so there was no need to ask anyone to check them.
Wrapped in oil paper and cut into paper-thin slices of braised pork jerky, just chew a couple of slices when you’re hungry.
I also prepared some ginseng slices for him, so that if he couldn't bear it anymore, he could put one in his mouth.
Chen Jinxing also put aside his duties today and stayed in the mansion to help with the preparations.
"Amu, he's that size, he doesn't need ginseng slices."
Chen Ying didn't even raise her head: "Get it ready, it doesn't take up any space, what if something happens?"
As he stuffed the bag, he said, "Three sets of clothes and pants, and a pair of soft, thick cloth shoes..."
Chen Jinxing felt dizzy and dazzled by what he saw.
"Amu, Chen Jinshi is not that delicate."
"Apart from anything else, we need to prepare all the medicines. Jinxing, you should also take a good look and see if there is anything you can fill in the gaps." Chen Ying turned to look at him. "These nine days of exams can cost many people half their lives. I'm really not worrying too much. Besides, I haven't worried about this for him in a long time. This is probably the last time. Jinxing, don't just stand there like an idiot."
Chen Jinshi yawned as he opened the door and leaned against the door frame, only to see two people busying around in the yard.
He looked up lazily and saw Chen Ying frowning slightly, as if thinking about whether there was something wrong.
He had an idea and went to help her.
"This large tarpaulin is the most important. It can be spread on the roof to keep out the rain, and it can also be spread on the wooden planks of the cell when sleeping, with a mattress underneath to keep out moisture."
"Am, let me help you fold it." He reached out to take it.
Chen Ying waved him away: "Brother Shi, stop making trouble. Go review your lessons or go back to bed and continue sleeping. In short, don't make trouble here."
Chen Jinshi: “…”
Seeing her folding a large oilcloth there alone, Chen Jinxing had no idea what she was busy with.
He walked over and snatched the work from her hands.
Chen Ying was determined to snatch it from him, and he couldn't help laughing out loud: "Chen Ying, you want me to pass the exam. If I don't pass the exam like this, I will jump into the Fu River in front of you."
Chen Ying glared at him: "What are you talking about."
She had to keep herself busy and put herself back in his place.
As long as I worry about him and treat him like my own son, yesterday's emotions will no longer exist.
In medical books, this is called the flow of qi and blood to the lower burner, the harmony of the belt meridian, and the normal distribution of body fluids.
He smiled and held her hand: "Okay, you go and rest. What are you going to do? I'll do it."
He held her fist tightly, his lips curled up slightly, his eyes fixed on her, a warm smile on his face.
Chen Ying was stunned, and the work in her hands was taken away by him.
"Chen Jinshi, you..."
Chen Jinshi did nothing. He was helping her. No, he was helping her help him.
He did nothing wrong, she was the one with the problem.
She held her pounding heart and sat down on a chair under the tree.
He flaunted his body in front of her, causing her to completely ignore the difference in status between them.
That immoral feeling was soon diluted by his increasingly strong muscles, and he increasingly showed his mature manly side.
From this moment on, she decided not to take care of him anymore.
The responsibility I inherited from the General ends here.
The reason she is still here is simply because the Chen Mansion's backyard still needs a woman.
Chen Jinshi packed up his things and sighed, "Chen Ying, why did you prepare so many things for me?"
Chen Ying waved her hand and said, "I'm also worried that you might be missing something. Chen Jinshi, take what you need, and you can handle what you don't need."
Chen Jinshi didn't mind her talking like that, and seemed to not care about him. He smiled and said, "Leave all these things to me from now on. Apart from my own things, running errands at the counter, taking care of the housework, even the things in your room, Chen Ying, you can leave them all to me. You don't have to do it yourself."
Chen Ying was stunned. It seemed as if their identities had been swapped.
"But I, I am your Am, I should do these things."
Chen Jinshi turned around, resting his hands on the arms of her chair, and said in that completely enveloping manner, "You used to be my mother, but not anymore."
"Why? You kowtowed before your father, and I have done so all my life."
"I don't need you. I don't want you to be."
Chen Jinshi is so domineering and unreasonable.
Chen Ying didn't have the energy to blame him.
"Are you going to go against your father's wishes?"
Chen Jinshi stood up and said, "I was forced to do that. He was already like that, beating me with a stick and asking me to kowtow to you, Chen Ying, I didn't want to at all."
Chen Ying asked him: "Why don't you want to?"
Chen Jinxing walked in from the outer door. Chen Jinshi shut up. He walked between the two of them and said to Chen Ying, "The carriage is ready. We have to leave early tomorrow. Let me take him there."
Chen Jinshi was about to nod when Chen Ying said, "I'll take you there."
Chen Jinxing frowned slightly: "Amu, don't tire yourself out. Why bother sending him there so early in the morning? I can do it."
Chen Jinshi sat down on the chair and waited for them to come up with a result.
Of course, he didn't want Chen Jinxing to send him off. The two of them were swaying in a carriage early in the morning. It was a mess. They were bound to have a fight.
But he also didn't want to make Chen Ying work hard, as she was already worried enough about his affairs.
Chen Ying shook her head: "No, I will send him off. I won't feel at ease unless I see him walk into the examination room with my own eyes."
Chen Jinxing finally gave in: "Okay, I'll go feed the horse some more hay."
After Chen Jinxing left, Chen Ying stood up and the two did not continue the previous topic.
She patted Chen Jinshi's shoulder. This action was a bit difficult for her to do as he was much taller than her.
"Alright, go do what you need to do. We'll set off on time at 3:00 AM tomorrow."
Having said that, she turned her head and went somewhere else.
Chen Jinshi followed and said, "Chen Ying, is there anything you want me to help you with?"
"No, the most important thing at home now is your business."
The whole day was spent in busyness and no one had the time to think about anything else.
They all disappeared after dark.
At the hour of Yin, the sky was completely dark.
Chen Ying knocked on Chen Jinshi's door and he sat up from the bed.
She had a single piece of clothing draped over her shoulders, and the cool air mixed with the warm fragrance from her body blew in.
She lit the candle on the table, and he was able to see her face clearly.
"Amu, you're still asleep."
She half-raised her eyelids, turned around to look at him, and said in an unspeakably gentle voice: "Brother Shi, I'll take you there."
She walked towards him, getting closer and closer, and he lifted the quilt.
She handed him a piece of clothing that was neither too thin nor too thick: "Wear this, okay?"
"good."
He took the clothes she handed him.
She stood up and said, "I'll go out and wait for you. Call me when you're dressed."
He pulled her and asked her to sit down beside his bed. There was only a candlelight flickering in the night, and their faces were hidden in the light and darkness.
Chen Jinshi covered his eyes and begged, "Stay with me for a while, I'm scared."
Chen Ying: “…”
While he was stunned, he had already started to take off his clothes.
She stared intently, and then her cheeks turned red.
She realized it and turned her head away, not moving from his bed.
She breathed shallowly to keep herself in a calm state.
He took off his shirt and called her again: "Chen Ying, why don't you look at me?"
"ah?"
She turned her head and saw his bare upper body. Is this right?
"Am, can you give me a kiss? Just as encouragement."
Chen Yingyin quietly clenched her hands on her knees.
Here he comes again.
She couldn't understand his true meaning, but she knew her bottom line.
She shook her head slowly, and the word "no" came out from between her lips.
He put on his shirt slowly, a look of regret on his face.
That's really a pity.
She stood up, walked to the table, and checked his pen caps and book bag one last time.
Chen Jinshi put on her clothes and walked over. He grabbed her and held her neck.
She was stiff all over, facing him head on.
His hand moved to her jaw, and his thumb pressed her lower lip. His voice began to become hurried: "Kiss me."
She frowned slightly. If she couldn't understand the first request clearly, then she could understand this one clearly enough.
Very unclean, very dishonest, Chen Jinshi.
Very despicable, very unbearable, Chen Jinshi.
Don't be so obvious, Chen Jinshi.
She gently moved away from him. She could hear his heart beating wildly and she was worried about him.
She said righteously: "You are so old now, stay away."
Chen Jinshi obediently moved away, but his eyes never left her.
Chen Jinxing sent the two of them onto the carriage. It still took another hour to get to the Imperial Examination Hall. On the way, they met many carriages of students who were also rushing to take the exam.
Chen Ying sat down against the wall of the carriage and began to rest with her eyes closed.
Chen Jinshi sat next to her.
In the small space, the only sound that could be heard was the sound of the carriage wheels moving forward, and the two people's breathing was very close.
And Chen Jinshi's heartbeat.
Chen Ying was very worried about him, as Chen Jinshi's condition was not right.
She opened her eyes and looked at him gently. He was also leaning against the wall of the carriage, his eyes half open, and now he was slowly looking towards her.
She quickly closed her eyes so he wouldn't catch her.
"Amu, do you have anything else to tell me?"
He spoke lazily, but spoke frankly and clearly.
It was as if the whole atmosphere just now was just her illusion.
"Amu, don't you have anything to say to me?"
He suddenly sat up straight, the distance between them shortened, and a sense of oppression suddenly came over him.
Chen Ying continued to close her eyes, turned her head to the other side, and said in a muffled voice: "Chen Jinshi, please be quiet, I want to sleep for a while."
Just like she always found him annoying, Chen Jinshi was annoying more than once, and Chen Ying found him annoying more than once. All other emotions were overshadowed by this annoyance.
Chen Jinshi retreated for a moment. He had grown up and didn't want to be annoying to her. Even if he wanted to go to her bed again several times, he would never use asthma attack as an excuse. He didn't want to make her feel sad.
"Oh, Am, go to sleep."
He looked at her quietly. Her eyelids could not calm down under his gaze. The roots of her eyelashes trembled slightly and her breathing became more disordered.
She felt him reach out and touch her head. She was startled at first, but quickly calmed down and pretended not to notice anything.
Her eyes were still closed, her breathing shallow.
She felt him stroking her cheek with the back of his index finger, and the texture of the fuzz was so clear.
Her back began to tingle.
The feeling of having no way out came back to him, and he was exuding his possessiveness over her.
She realized once again that he was no longer the annoying and trouble-making kid. He was a strong and powerful man with a handsome appearance and an irresistible aggressiveness.
Her breath hit his knuckles, her chest rose and fell, and their heartbeats echoed in this narrow space.
She had no choice but to give in. She pretended to wave his hand away and muttered, "It's so itchy, stop it."
It was her dignity as an "Am" that she did not open her eyes to denounce his overstepping of the bounds of his authority.
Chen Jinshi's hand left her, and then she heard a breath coming out of his nose, and he was chuckling.
She actually heard a hint of bitter doting in that laughter.
The carriage continued to move forward in the dark night, with many students traveling with it in front and behind.
Until he spoke in a deep voice: "Chen Ying, wake up, we are almost there."
Chen Ying woke up in time and opened her eyes.
She raised her hand and pressed it against her forehead, her fingertips rubbing across the tip of her slightly furrowed brow. Her eyes were dazed when they first opened, with a natural red tint at the corners. She turned her head slowly: "Check again to see if there's anything missing."
Chen Jinshi shook his head gently: "No."
In front of the Imperial Examination Hall, Chen Ying lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked at the students who came in one after another and were searched one by one.
She looked at Chen Jinshi with a little worry.
No matter if they were sons of noble families or commoners, they had to pass this stage to take the provincial examination. Although Chen Jinshi's clothes were not conspicuous, he was a rich young man from a prominent family when he came to this place.
"Okay, then you can get off. The line for the body search will take quite a while."
At this moment, all the instructions she had prepared were stuck in her throat and she couldn't say a word.
He seemed unwilling to let this go on, staring at her with burning eyes.
She knew she couldn't fool him at all.
Then he said: "Answer the questions carefully, eat well, sleep well. If you are sick, come out immediately. You are still young. Come back next time. Remember to cover yourself with a quilt when you go to bed at night. I brought you a small stove. Try to boil water to drink. Don't drink cold water..."
He suddenly grabbed her neck and kissed her before she could finish her words.
He held her tightly, and she dodged backwards, her back hitting the carriage with a loud thud.
“Hmm—”
Her face flushed red, and then Chen Jinshi quickly let go of her, picked up the bag, waved his hand and left, with a look of ecstasy on his face.
"Chen Ying, wait for me to come back."
Then her eardrums roared, and she quickly opened the car curtain to look at him, her eyes following his departure.
She was breathing heavily and her heart was beating wildly.
"Chen Jinshi! You bastard!"
She fell to the ground, clutching her chest, furious.
She didn't expect that he really dared! He really dared!
She pretended to be normal and tried her best to cover up the situation, but it seemed like everything had become a joke.
Until the soldiers pushed the heavy gate of the Imperial Examination Hall, the commander shouted: "Close the Dragon Gate——"
All the students had already entered, and the Chen family's groom bowed and asked her, "Miss, shall we go back?"
The sky was already slightly bright, and the sun had already peeked out from the horizon, piercing through the darkness and shining across the streets.
"Go back, go back."
On the way back, Chen Ying tried hard to calm down. The fleeting kiss just now seemed to have never existed.
It just brushed across her lips.
Probably, stayed for a moment.
She convinced herself that Chen Jinshi just lost his balance and fell on her, and then his lips touched hers for a moment.
She had to convince herself this way.
Could it be that Chen Jinshi had been dreaming of kissing her day and night, and finally found the right opportunity just now?
She quickly dismissed the thought, which was really inappropriate.
It was just a kiss of lips, nothing more, right? But why did her back tingle, her ears turn red, and she kept thinking about that scene over and over again in her mind?
She touched her lips with her fingers and pressed gently. It was just like that. He was very strong. Her lips were sunken, and even her teeth...did her teeth touch?
She tried to recall it, more like a recollection, but she couldn't remember whether her teeth had been touched.
He pounced on her so hard and grabbed her neck tightly.
At that moment, she even felt like her throat was being strangled.
Such a fierce attack should have been more than just a light touch.
That is, their lips crushed against each other's fiercely, even hitting teeth, right?
She slowly placed her hand on the back of her neck, imagining the strength Chen Jinshi had just used.
She closed her eyes and thought about it over and over again, trying to rationalize the behavior, but the more she thought about it, the more rapid her breathing became.
It was not until noon that the carriage stopped in front of the Chen Mansion. Chen Jinxing had been waiting for her at the door.
He opened the curtain of the carriage and offered her a hand: "Amu, we're home, but are you tired?"
Chen Ying helped him down by the hand and shook her head: "I'm not tired, you don't have to wait here for me all the time, if you have something to do, go ahead and do it first."
Chen Jinxing said, "I'm not busy, Mum."
Fortunately, Chen Jinxing's figure and appearance are very different from Chen Jinshi's, and the two do not look alike. According to Chen Jichuan, Chen Jinxing looks more like their mother with a feminine face, while Chen Jinshi and Chen Jichuan are almost carved from the same mold.
Chen Jinxing was as respectful and considerate as ever in front of her, never overstepping the boundaries, which made her feel much more at ease.
"Jinxing, we can go to Zhang's house together tomorrow, what do you think?"
Chen Jinxing nodded: "I listen to Eminem."
Chen Ying knew that this would be his answer, so she said, "Well, that's settled then."
If you want to speed up the process of the three books and six ceremonies, it can be done quickly if both families cooperate.
Chen Ying wanted them to get married within this year.
"Then I will draft the visiting card. We must follow all the necessary etiquette."
After a simple lunch at home, both of them had their own things to do and soon went out.
Chen Ying hadn't been to the shop for a few days. When she came today, she didn't expect that "Dulan Mongolian Medicine", which had been lukewarm since its opening, would be so popular.
There were people coming and going to see a doctor, and the shop was short-staffed. Shopkeeper Bai was so busy that he was sweating profusely.
"Boss, you're finally here. I heard that the second master of the mansion is preparing for the exam these days, so I didn't dare to disturb you rashly."
Chen Ying took Chen Jinyun's hand and sat down behind the counter.
While reporting the revenue to her, Shopkeeper Bai said, "The shop is short-staffed, so we need to hire a few more assistants."
He also suggested that she continue to expand the store, or simply set up a branch.
Chen Ying frowned: "Why is it so chaotic?"
Shopkeeper Bai wiped his sweat and said, "There are so many people getting medicine that the doctors in the shop are overwhelmed. Boss, you instructed us to check the prescriptions thoroughly before dispensing any medicine to see if there are any errors, omissions, or conflicts. That's why the process is so slow."
It's not that Chen Ying hasn't thought about setting up a branch, but the family is currently in a turbulent time. The new bride is about to come home, and Chen Jinshi and Chen Jinxing both have great prospects. The family may move to the capital in the near future.
Chen Ying didn't want to cause herself any more trouble for the time being.
"No need to hire more people," she decided immediately. "From tomorrow on, we'll only sell ready-made medicines. No loose medicines, and no medical consultations. You can get medicine anywhere. If you think our pills are effective, just come back and buy them. There's no need to make such a fuss in the store."
Having said that, she ordered two young men to go out and disperse the crowd. She didn't believe that there was any disease that could only be cured by her.
As she was speaking, a man carrying a gift box and leaning on a cane came down the street, hopping on one leg as he moved towards the shop. Chen Ying looked closely and saw that it was the man who had broken his leg while riding a horse the other day.
Chen Ying frowned and said, "Why are you running around everywhere instead of staying at home?"
The man put the gift box on the counter, his face flushed with embarrassment: "Doctor Shen, I'm here to apologize. I was blind the other day, please don't take it to heart."
Chen Ying glanced at his leg and said in a slightly slower tone: "No need, I don't take it to heart."
"That won't do," the man stuffed the gift into the hands of the waiter next to him and sat down on the chair. "Doctor Shen is an extraordinary doctor. He clearly has some skills. Why doesn't he see patients in the store? Wouldn't that be a waste of all his skills?"
Seeing the man in front of him dressed in extraordinary clothes and with a very noble demeanor, Shopkeeper Bai took it upon himself to say, "From now on, our boss will only sell finished medicines. He won't even sell individual herbs. How can he have the time to sit in the shop and see patients?"
Upon hearing this, the man nodded immediately. "If it's for peace of mind, then that's fine. As long as the medicine works, let everyone buy it."
Shopkeeper Bai originally thought that the man in front of him admired his boss and would definitely give her some advice, but he didn't expect that he was actually supportive.
The man glanced around the pharmacy and saw rows of labeled porcelain bottles behind the counter. He asked, "Doctor Shen, do you prepare all these medicines yourself?"
Chen Ying hummed, saying nothing more. She had a decent impression of this man, but she was too lazy to socialize.
"That's perfect. My old man has some old illnesses and he always coughs in the autumn. Doctor Shen, do you have any pills that I can take back to try for him?"
Shopkeeper Bai chimed in, "Yes! Look at this bottle. It's called Lung-Moistening and Cough-Relief Pills. Our boss adapted it from an ancient recipe. It uses solid ingredients. It'll be effective for common coughs in three to five days."
The man immediately took out a silver ingot and said, "Give me a bottle. I'll take it back for the old man to try. If it works, I'll come back to buy more."
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