Chapter 24: Exclusive 5 I will offer my head and whip...
Chen Ying gave him a cold look, warning him that he could make a scene at home, but he must not bring shame to the Chen family outside.
The matter involves Chen Jinxing's lifelong event, and Chen Ying will not tolerate Chen Jinshi's interference.
Mrs. Zhang's face showed embarrassment, and she asked tentatively: "Brother, brother, what are you thinking about..." What do you think of her brother's marriage?
Chen Ying's face darkened. Chen Jinshi knew that she was angry, but don't think he didn't know. As soon as that damn eldest sister-in-law came in, Chen Ying was going to leave.
Regardless of whether he had any way to stop her from leaving, whether it was throwing a tantrum or tying her up, at least she couldn't think about leaving earlier than before.
Chen Jinxing continued, "The three letters and six ceremonies, the betrothal gifts and the name-asking, which one can be left out? If we rush through it, I'm afraid the neighbors will laugh at my grandmother for marrying so carelessly. Not only will it be bad for your daughter's reputation, it will also diminish the prestige of our Chen family."
Mrs. Zhang choked and looked extremely ugly. Chen Jinshi had cursed out all his hidden thoughts and openly said that her family was "taking advantage of it."
Chen Ying's anger was almost uncontrollable.
Chen Jinshi shrugged his shoulders as if nothing had happened. He was telling the truth.
Chen Ying clenched her fists and squeezed out the words from between her teeth: "Chen Jinshi, don't be rude! The elders are talking, what right do you have to interrupt! Get out!"
Chen Jinshi's face froze. He glanced at her indifferently and walked out.
Mrs. Zhang's face turned red and white for a while, and she forced a smile after a long while: "My brother is straightforward and what he said makes sense. Since your family has a clean and upright style, then everything will remain as usual. Miss Chen, I am really sorry to bother you today, please don't take it as an offense."
Chen Ying said sincerely, "He may have been a bit rude, but he's a very decent person. He's not some scoundrel. I'll apologize on his behalf. Madam, please don't take it to heart."
"I know, I know."
Mrs. Zhang felt a little embarrassed and could no longer sit still. She said goodbye and left in a hurry.
Chen Ying breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't care whether the wedding date was moved up or not, as long as she could finally marry him.
She packed up her things in the shop and prepared to close it and go home.
As soon as she walked out of the door, Chen Jinshi crossed his arms and leaned against the wall waiting for her. When he saw her come out, he glanced at her sideways.
Chen Ying ignored him and was very angry.
Because of Chen Jinshi’s asshole behavior.
Does he know what decency between adults means? Some things can be kept secret, can be declined politely, can be discussed privately, but can never be brought to the table.
Exposing someone is a very, very, very unseemly thing to do. It is impulsive, childish, and reckless.
"Chen Ying!"
Chen Ying walked in front, and Chen Jinshi followed quickly. Both of them had long legs and took big steps. When they walked on the road, they looked like two parallel "大" characters, and their shadows were stretched out by the setting sun.
"Chen Jinshi, I thought you had grown up."
She was very disappointed in him.
"Chen Ying, do you really want to leave my house as soon as possible? Do you hate me so much?"
"Yes, I hate you now, Chen Jinshi. I hate you so much. Do you even know what propriety is? What is decency? If you want to be a bully and a jerk that everyone hates, go ahead and do it! But I don't want to."
Chen Jinshi's brows knitted together. After hearing her words, he was no longer thinking about this matter. He was thinking about...
Yes, he is disliked by everyone and does not care about the consequences, allowing those thoughts to grow wildly in his heart.
He had no shame or decency, and he was obsessed with his mother, losing his composure and making her annoyed.
Completely disregarding her, she is a decent person.
He slowed down his pace. He was not qualified to catch up with her and walk side by side with her.
Chen Ying was overwhelmed by anger. It had been a long time since Chen Jinshi had been so out of control.
No matter how naughty he is, he only makes trouble at home and never acts mischievously in important occasions.
That Madam Zhang is the mother of Chen's daughter-in-law who has not yet married into the family. She is the future relative of the Chen family. What an important guest she is!
She felt that Chen Jinshi was so unreasonable that she didn't even think seriously about what he said:
"Chen Ying, do you really want to leave my house as soon as possible? Do you hate me so much?"
Chen Jinshi fell further and further behind her, and he was far behind her.
All he could think about was that Am hated him. Without their father, he meant nothing to her. She had disliked him for a long time and was eager to find a wife for Chen Jinxing as soon as possible so that he could replace her and become the new mistress of the Chen family.
What can he do?
The two people are getting further and further apart.
Chen Ying, if I keep annoying you...should I let you go or keep you by my side?
The setting sun stretched the figures of the two people diagonally. Chen Ying was already very far away from him, so far that he couldn't even see her shadow.
He walked slower and slower, and almost decided to let her go.
Chen Ying returned home and did not go to see Chen Jinxing for a while.
Chen Jinxing is different from Chen Jinshi. Chen Jinxing no longer needs her care.
Even though she encountered a lot of things related to him today, she didn't plan to talk to him.
But Chen Jinxing came himself. He went to her room to pay his respects and told her what had happened that day.
"Amu, I have something to tell you about the Anjun Prince's Mansion."
Chen Ying interrupted him: "Jinxing, I don't want to know."
Chen Jinxing was somewhat frustrated. He omitted all the secrets and simply stated the result: "The Princess of An said that the Queen Mother will summon me to the palace to meet her soon."
It is hard to say whether you will get some rewards or be lucky enough to get an official position. Moreover, there are different levels of official positions. Once you enter the palace, you may be sent back if you are not careful.
Chen Ying only asked him: "Are you satisfied with the Zhang family's marriage?"
She had no intention of teaching Chen Jinxing to be trustworthy and honest. This was something he should have learned long ago, and it was not her turn to teach him.
So if Chen Jinxing really looked down on the Zhang family at this time, Chen Ying would respect his decision and help him handle the matter properly.
But if the person opposite her was Chen Jinshi, she would never ask such a question.
She completely trusted Chen Jinshi's character.
This thought came to her suddenly, and she was shocked for a moment, and her anger subsided a lot.
I was able to listen to Chen Jinxing's speech patiently.
Chen Jinxing said: "The Zhang family was chosen by my mother for the marriage. I am very satisfied. Everything will proceed as usual."
Chen Jinxing is now considered to be the most famous person in Jinling City. Chen Ying nodded gently: "I understand, you can go."
After they left, the room became deserted.
Chen Ying walked to the kitchen to find the water tank, scooped up half a bucket of cold water, and drank a few big mouthfuls with a wooden ladle.
The sweet well water slid down her throat, making her feel much more sober.
She returned to her room, sat in front of the dressing table, and took off her hairpins and rings one by one. Even though she was calm, she couldn't bear it today.
She recalled Chen Jinshi's words and began to think carefully.
The bronze mirror was polished to a shine, reflecting her bare face.
So that's why he was making a fuss.
He always thought that once the Zhang family girl came home, she would leave.
This caused his emotions to lose control and he suddenly became confused.
She let her hair down, letting it drape over her shoulders. She walked to the window and half-opened it. A faint, soothing incense burned in the room, and she gradually began to feel sleepy.
She began to blame herself. It was her problem. Shi Ge'er lost his mother when he was young and had always been dependent on her. She shouldn't have warned him from the beginning about when she would leave.
The fault was that she shouldn't have said that in the past, not her leaving itself.
You must leave.
Since she has accepted the call of "Am", she has to take care of him even on the day before she leaves.
Chen Jinshi oscillates back and forth between "she hates me" and "it is my freedom to make her hate me."
A voice said, "Stay away from her. She doesn't owe me anything. Since she hates me, it would be best if I never bothered her again."
Another voice roared, "Even though she hates me, I'll just hang around her. If she wants to leave, I'll tie her up and lock her up. Even if she hates me, what does it have to do with me? At worst, I'll just kneel down before her and beg her to love me."
Until night, when the moon was high in the sky, he curled up in the quilt, resting his head on his arms, thinking of heaven and hell.
Chen Ying knocked on his door.
"Knock, knock."
Two soft sounds were particularly clear in the silence, like a stone dropped into still water.
Her cold knuckles tapped lightly on the rough, thin wooden door, making the sound even crisper.
Family members living together can distinguish the sounds of footsteps, doors opening, doors knocking, and the clashing of hairpins or jade pendants when walking.
Chen Jinshi sat up from the bed, his lips pressed into a line, his jawline tense.
Indulgence suddenly overwhelmed his guilty conscience, so he simply let her in and let her see his ugly appearance at this moment. He confessed everything to her, and then possessed her deeply.
"Chen Jinshi, it's me."
Her voice was so low that it penetrated the dark night and reached his ears.
Chen Jinshi got off the bed and quickly put on his clothes.
He couldn't be completely shameless in front of her for the time being.
Therefore, when the door opened from the inside, Chen Ying looked up and saw a man with a gloomy face but neatly dressed.
He let his hair down, making a gap for her to enter his room, and then closed the door firmly.
With a "bang", the lock was locked and she had walked into the center. He stood behind her, staring at her back intently.
That gaze pressed heavily on the back of her neck, carrying with it scorching heat. His eyes were surging with flames, almost burning her to ashes.
He was breathing hotly, and when Chen Ying turned around, he suddenly returned to normal.
"Amu, what are you doing here?"
He lowered his head, walked to the table, poured her tea, and invited her to sit down.
Amber tea poured out from the white porcelain teapot, creating shallow ripples. The scent of late osmanthus came in from the window and spread throughout the room. The stagnant atmosphere just now seemed to disappear, becoming relaxed and gentle.
"It's a chilly night. I'll bring you a thicker mattress."
Chen Jinshi pushed a cup of tea over to him, and the hot steam enshrouded his drooping eyelashes.
"Where's the mattress?"
"Oh, I forgot to bring it. I'll go get it now."
She stood up and he held her hand. Outside the window, the insects were chirping loudly.
Her fingertips shrank slightly at his touch, but were held firmly by his entire broad palm.
"Don't be in a hurry, Am, drink some hot tea first."
She sat down again, lowered her head to sip tea, and watched the tea stems floating up and down at the bottom of the cup, like the light of an oil lamp, flickering in his eyes.
His gloomy expression softened a little.
She suddenly said, "Chen Jinshi, I said the wrong thing today. I don't hate you, not at all."
She raised her eyes and looked at him intently. She thought that some things had to be said clearly.
Then he buried his head deeply and groaned muffledly.
"knew."
The tips of his ears turned red, and the hostility between his brows disappeared, leaving only helplessness and ecstasy.
The corners of his mouth curled up very lightly and quickly, and there was only satisfaction in his eyes.
He regretted it. He didn't want to stay away from her, nor did he want to imprison her. He wanted to be her good boy.
There was a joyful voice in my heart shouting: "Am, I want to be your good child."
"Then give me a hug."
"Ah?" Chen Ying was a little stunned.
Chen Jinshi raised his chin slightly: "Amu, hug me and I will forgive you."
Chen Ying was a little hesitant at first because his behavior in recent months led her to misunderstand some of his thoughts.
But looking at his clear and innocent eyes at this moment, Chen Ying wondered if she was overthinking it. After all, she was so much older than him, and her mind was far less pure than that of a young man, so it was possible that she was wrong.
Since she said the wrong thing today, it was only right for her to comfort him.
It should be...I guess.
She took a half step forward, tentatively reached out her hands, and gently put her arms around him.
The boy's shoulders were incredibly broad, filling her arms.
She patted his back with her palms and rested her forehead on his hard chest. She couldn't help but blush at her ears, which was covered by her long hair.
She closed her eyes, unable to help but feel the throbbing of his heart.
No one would not love such a passionate man.
No one would not love Chen Jinshi's sincerity and passion.
He is hard, broad and enveloping.
Unfortunately, she couldn't allow herself to indulge in it. She buried her face deeper, patted him gently, and said sullenly, "Don't be angry, Shi'er. It was Am who said the wrong thing today. You are very good, you are a very good child, and Am will never regret taking care of you."
She spoke with her eyes closed, suggesting that she was bringing their relationship back to a normal one of age, even though her body was completely covered by him.
He suddenly tightened his arms, leaving her no chance to escape.
Her whole body leaned on his chest, and she was completely controlled by him.
So obedient, so well-behaved.
His hand unconsciously stroked her head, smoothing her fluffy hair. His palm was large enough to cover the entire back of her head.
Chen Ying's tall, strong and plump body seemed so small under his chest.
She was unaware of the control, she was obsessed with the suggestion she was making to herself.
Until he asked, "Emu, can you kiss me?"
When he was little, she had always kissed him. When he was obedient and fell asleep, she would kiss his forehead as a reward. When he listened to her for several days in a row, took his medicine on time and went to school well, she would pinch his cheek, kiss him, and praise him: "Good boy, go play."
Chen Jinshi was very unruly. He had thought that he would never submit to this woman. He didn't know why he bent his waist so quickly.
At one point, he thought he had betrayed his biological mother and turned to another woman.
It turned out... he just wanted to get her reward.
He thought that he would never be humble and obedient just for the sake of his mother's kiss.
But he wanted Chen Ying's kiss and hug.
Even if it requires him to do something that goes against his nature and begs for mercy.
Chen Ying suddenly woke up, pushed him away and escaped from his shackles.
Only then did she realize that she was almost suffocated by him. She was in such a small space!
She took a deep breath, her intuition overriding her ethics and taking over.
She scolded him harshly, almost screaming at the thought in her head: "Chen Jinshi! No!"
She pulled herself out of his body until her arms were empty. Then he came back to his senses, opened his beautiful sleepy eyes, and looked at her blankly.
His expression was so pure and sincere that Chen Ying once again thought her intuition was wrong.
"Amu...why not?"
He seemed genuinely puzzled.
Chen Ying's expression changed several times, and she turned around and fled.
She didn't know how to face him.
She didn't even realize that the man's expression behind her had also changed suddenly. He looked at his empty palm, "tsk," and shook his head in disappointment: "What a pity, Chen Ying, you almost fell for my trick. So, you already know what I'm thinking."
—I know you have the broadest mind and the softest heart, so please, can you forgive me this time? Also, I want to ask for something even more extreme...
The provincial examination was held in the Imperial Examination Hall in the provincial capital, not far from Nanjing, so Chen Jinshi did not need to leave in advance.
Chen Ying put aside the work in the shop early and focused all her attention on him.
She was strict but had clear boundaries, and letting Chen Jinshi take the exam was an indispensable part of her repayment to the general.
Regardless of whether he can pass the imperial examination or not, it is her responsibility to urge him to study hard.
Before dawn, Chen Jinshi was practicing boxing in the yard, shirtless, with the muscles of his upper body fully stretched out, which was particularly prominent when Shen Ying stood here.
Chen Ying remained calm and said, "Chen Jinshi, go review your lessons now."
Chen Jinshi turned around and faced her, revealing his strong and angular abdominal muscles.
She glanced at him lightly, her eyes slightly narrowed, with a hidden fire hidden in her eyes, warning in silence.
Chen Jinshi's back, which had been tense just now, slowly collapsed, the lines of his shoulder blades became soft, and his arms drooped.
He slowly bent down to pick up the short coat on the table, put it on perfunctorily, and walked towards the study reluctantly.
When he passed by her, he leaned very close to her and said, "I know."
It was that kind of seduction that seemed unintentional but was actually intentional. She had seen him naked more than once. As he wished, this body had completely occupied her mind at this moment!
He seemed to be saying to her right next to her face, "Mom, I know you like to watch, so watch more if you like." Then he left with a smile.
No, that's not right, it's dangerous.
She turned her back, clenched her fists and then opened them.
She might be hungry.
The sound of turning pages of books could be heard in the study. Chen Jinshi was wearing a long cotton and silk gown. In his normal time, when he was not a troublemaker, his appearance inherited that of his father, elegant and scholarly.
Chen Ying looked away and returned to the hall to see Chen Xing and his wife.
"Miss Chen, this is the income and expenditure for July. The renovation of the west wing cost thirty-five taels, and the new cotton wool we bought is twenty percent more expensive than last year. I have asked the cloth shop to send samples for the new winter clothes, and the tailor will come to your door as soon as you tell him to."
Chen Ying didn't raise her eyelids. "The cotton must be of high quality. The price is not a problem. Let Yunjie choose the samples first, and then give them to Shige'er to choose. Jinxing and I are not in a hurry."
"Yes." Chen Xing turned to another page. "There's another thing. The son of Mr. Liu, the owner of a shop on East Street, is getting married and will have to quit his job for six months. The shop's daily revenue seems to be pretty good. What do you think..."
"First, approve it for Shopkeeper Liu, then wrap it in a red envelope and send it over. Tell Chen Jinxing to take care of it himself. I can't possibly take care of his shop forever."
Chen Ying took a sip of tea. Chen Xing buried his head in embarrassment and said, "The eldest young master is very busy these days. I'm afraid he has no time to take care of the business in the shop."
The eldest son of the family inherited five shops from his ancestors. If they fail to take good care of them, the two brothers will have to kneel in the ancestral temple.
Chen Ying's voice slowed down: "Forget it, when my brother finishes his exams, I'll help Jin Xing watch for a few days."
"Yes." Chen Xing put the account book away.
"When Jinxing comes back, ask him to come see me first."
"yes."
Chen Ying stayed in the mansion for a day, taking good care of Chen Jinshi's diet for the next few days. She couldn't do anything else, so she specially invited two cooks to come back and cook for Chen Jinshi.
"Give him something light, no heavy meat or fish."
At dinner, Chen Jinshi was served a bowl of porridge, two plates of side dishes, and a pot of medicinal food.
Chen Ying personally set the table for him: "Chen Jinshi, come and eat."
Chen Jinshi put down the book and looked over.
"Chen Ying, is this all you're going to give me to eat?"
Chen Ying took a bowl and served him soup. The bowl and dish collided, making a crisp sound.
He sat down at the table so that he could put his arm around her waist.
She placed the soup in front of him and ordered, "Drink up this, it replenishes your qi and blood."
Then she sat down opposite him and ate with him.
She drank the porridge very carefully and gently, not disturbing him at all.
Chen Jinshi's hand suddenly reached out to her mouth and rubbed it with his fingertips: "Mom, you're wet here."
Before she could lose her temper, he quickly withdrew his hand and acted as if everything was normal.
Chen Ying didn't say anything, just raised her eyes.
There was no warmth in those eyes. The corners of her eyes were slightly drawn down, locking all emotion deep within them, leaving only a deep darkness. She stared at him quietly, as if seeing through him from the inside out.
The eyelashes are very long, and the shadows they cast on the eyes look like two silent rebukes.
He didn't say a word, but it was frightening.
The majestic instruction resounded through his head: Chen Jinshi, no need to say more, you should know where you are wrong.
Chen Jinshi's eyes avoided everywhere, he was in trouble.
She saw through his tricks completely. If he continued to use them again and again, he would be pierced by thousands of arrows.
Chen Jinshi, some things should be severely corrected!
So Chen Ying suddenly stood up and said, "Chen Jinshi, I won't be seeing you for the next few days. Study hard on your own."
He watched her leave quietly. Her back was so sacred and solemn that people dared not look directly at her.
Am, what if I pray, what if I pray pitifully?
So, for my pity, could you please give me a kiss?
I will give you my head and my whip, and let you scold and reprimand me as much as you want, and when I behave well, just give me a kiss.
No, "Chen Jinshi, do you only want a kiss?"
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