Chapter 22: Can we have intimate actions at night?
Cui Yiluo tightened her slender fingers, looked at his restrained frown, and said aggrievedly, "Husband, don't you want to?"
The palm holding her fingers tightened its grip to stop her movements. Jiang Yunjin's voice was tinged with hoarseness: "This is the rule."
It was true that this was a rule among aristocratic families, but rules were rules. How could anyone else know what happened on the bed? Everyone else followed it, and few newlyweds would adhere to it. He was probably the only one who would.
Jiang Yunjin moved her hand away and placed it back on her lower abdomen, emphasizing again: "Go to sleep. You need to get up early to greet me tomorrow."
His attitude was so unwavering that Cui Yiluo feared she wouldn't be able to sway him tonight, even if she tried her best. Just now, on the couch, he'd clearly been lost in lust, nearly shattering her bones. But once he'd gotten off the couch and donned his robes, he'd picked up his moral code again, becoming once again the self-disciplined, chaste gentleman.
Seeing his condition, I wonder if he will have to observe etiquette and abstinence day and night from now on.
Cui Yiluo frowned secretly.
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The sun was rising, its gentle sunlight illuminating the room in crimson. Just after the hour of Mao, Cui Yiluo was awakened by the movement of someone beside her getting up from the bed. She groggily rose, her long black hair cascading down. Gazing at the crimson curtains, she slowly came to her senses. She had married Jiang Yunjin yesterday.
"Husband."
The man standing beside the couch responded softly, his voice hoarse from the morning: "Did I wake you up?"
Cui Yiluo shook her head.
Not entirely. She was already wary of someone suddenly sleeping next to her, and now her sleep was even more restless. So even though he had been intentionally being gentle, she still woke up.
The sunlight slanted onto Jiang Yunjin's handsome profile, making the dark circles under his eyes even more obvious. It was obvious that he didn't sleep well last night.
Last night before going to bed, she seemed to be asleep and unconsciously touched the back of his hand. As expected, she felt that his whole body was tense.
He had lived for twenty-one years without ever being near a woman, and suddenly he was sharing a bed with a woman, covered under the same quilt. Wouldn't that make him feel uncomfortable?
So she turned sideways and leaned her whole body against his strong arms, feeling him become stiffer and his chest vibrate as she wished.
But he couldn't push her away because of the moral code, because that would definitely wake her up.
His body, strained and tense from the effort, was hot and stiff. Cui Yiluo found it amusing and secretly hugged him tighter. But falling asleep hugging a rock was too uncomfortable. Before long, she couldn't bear it anymore and let go. She pretended to turn over in deep sleep and fell asleep on her side.
The moment she let go, she clearly felt the man's body relax instantly.
As his thoughts returned, Jiang Yunjin was already fully dressed, his appearance neat and tidy. He was a man of cleanliness and disliked being touched. While other gentlemen were dressed by maids or servants, he never allowed anyone to serve him.
But at this moment, his movements were extremely uncomfortable. Cui Yiluo smiled silently. On the couch where he had slept for twenty years sat his wife, with whom he had done all the intimate things. The burnt-out dragon and phoenix candles on the table not only signaled their marriage but also brought back memories of last night in the dim red tent, the flickering candlelight and the soft touch of their hot skin against each other.
He picked up the jade belt, and suddenly a snow-white and tender hand appeared in front of him and grabbed his jade belt.
Cui Yiluo smiled considerately and said in a soft voice, "Husband, let me help you."
Although he hadn't slept well, Jiang Yunjin's dark eyes still reflected a sharp light. He decisively refused: "No need."
Cui Yiluo blinked. "But, according to the rules, shouldn't the newlywed wife change her husband's clothes? Is the husband going to break the rules, or should Yiluo break the rules?"
Her voice was soft and gentle, like a clear spring flowing, but it blocked people's minds.
Jiang Yunjin fell silent.
Cui Yiluo smiled even more and took the jade belt from his hand. The jade belt slid smoothly out of his hand.
Then, her soft arms wrapped around his waist, as if to make it easier to dress him. She moved closer, and the black hair on her head gently brushed against the man's jaw and Adam's apple, and the faint fragrance of a woman lingered in his nose.
With a light click, the jade belt was fastened, and the powerful waist and abdomen were outlined by the jade belt.
Cui Yiluo did not let go, but grabbed the clothes on his waist and abdomen. She looked under the jade belt innocently and confusedly, then looked up at Jiang Yunjin.
The man calmly looked away.
Cui Yiluo spoke softly, her breath gently touching his neck. Her words were suggestive and at the same time, she seemed to be understanding: "Husband, it's still early."
The muscles in his neck tensed instantly.
Jiang Yunjin turned his head, and the next moment, Cui Yiluo was forcefully pulled away by him.
Unlike the intense atmosphere elsewhere, his expression was stern, his dark eyes shone with coldness, and he said in a deep voice, "No intimate behavior during the day."
Cui Yiluo blinked lightly: "Then can it be done tonight?"
Jiang Yunjin's expression paused.
The bedroom suddenly became quiet. Cui Yiluo looked at him seriously with her watery eyes, waiting patiently for his answer.
Jiang Yunjin pursed his lips and said, "I'll go and have someone serve the meal."
Cui Yiluo stopped there and didn't ask any further questions. She called the maid in to help her wash and dress.
Of course she knew he would not agree, and she didn't even think about doing that with him right after waking up. After all, his strength when he lost control was so great that her waist was almost broken. She had other things to do today.
After finishing their meal, seeing that it was almost time, the two of them headed towards the main hall. On the first day of their wedding, Cui Yiluo had to serve tea according to etiquette, and everyone from the other rooms also had to be present, so the main hall was immediately filled with people.
Cui Yiluo and Jiang Yunjin walked into the main hall side by side, instantly attracting the attention of everyone in the hall.
Except for the second room where Lan Hui was, everyone in the other two rooms had different expressions, with curiosity in their eyes.
Cui Yiluo came from a humble background, but she had only managed to hook up with Jiang Yunjin by taking advantage of his drunkenness and respect for etiquette, becoming the wife of the Jiang family's eldest son. The wives of the third and fourth wives even began to regret not having their nieces "visit" earlier, letting the second wife take advantage.
But then again, it is difficult to understand what Jiang Yunjin’s attitude is in this matter.
As for love, he was used to being alone, so it was impossible for him to suddenly fall in love with a woman. But if he said he had no other feelings, why did he have to marry her as his principal wife? He knew better than anyone that his wife would not only manage the affairs of the first house, but would also be in charge of the entire Jiang family in the future. This was related to the prosperity of the Jiang family, and Jiang Yunjin was the one who cared most about the prosperity of the Jiang family.
"Meet Grandma."
Cui Yiluo pretended not to notice the inquiring gazes from the third and fourth rooms. She put on a gentle smile and bowed gracefully with Jiang Yunjin.
Jiang Yunjin's posture in saluting was still impeccable. He was wearing a moon-white brocade robe with dark pine and bamboo patterns, which made the man's slender and graceful demeanor stand out even more. He was usually so aloof and dignified that no one could approach him. Now, standing next to the woman who looked even more beautiful and graceful after her marriage, they seemed to complement each other surprisingly well, as if they were made for each other.
Everyone's eyes swept over Cui Yiluo's eyebrows again, and they were all stunned.
Cui Yiluo's eyebrows are usually as long as willow leaves. Although she still looks pretty today, the artist's technique is not very good.
Everyone's eyes subconsciously turned to Jiang Yunjin, who was standing beside her with a cold expression, and they secretly clicked their tongues.
Cui Yiluo curled her lips almost imperceptibly.
In accordance with marriage customs, Jiang Yunjin naturally would not refuse her request to draw her eyebrows. She had already prepared herself to go out with ugly eyebrows today, but she did not expect that he seemed to be very skilled in painting. Although his technique was not very good, the result was not bad.
Everyone had different expressions and exchanged glances quietly. Amidst the undercurrent, Madam Jiang suddenly coughed in a deep voice. Everyone immediately restrained their expressions and sat up straight.
Madam Jiang glanced around the hall, her eyes warning. The maid who had been with her for many years immediately understood and said, "Madam, now that everyone has arrived, let the eldest young lady begin serving tea to the elders."
Madam Jiang nodded calmly, showing no trace of joy after the happy event. The eyes of the other families changed secretly again.
Cui Yiluo's expression remained unchanged as she generously and gracefully offered tea to everyone. When it came to Lan Hui, Lan Hui's eyes were filled with joy and worry. Cui Yiluo smiled and gave her a reassuring look.
The old lady took a sip and put the tea down. Although she had a kind smile on her face, there was no smile in her eyes.
"Yiluo, now that you've entered the Jiang family, you must remember that your every word and action will affect the Jiang family's reputation. This importance is self-evident. If you accidentally damage the Jiang family's reputation, I won't show you mercy for Shenzhi's sake. You will be punished according to the family rules. Yiluo, do you understand?"
Cui Yiluo sat beside Jiang Yunjin and responded softly, "Yes."
Everyone gradually came to their senses. According to the rules, the elders should indeed give some warnings to the new bride on the first day after the wedding, but this warning was just a formality. The marriages among the noble families in Shengjing were all based on equal status, and the interests behind them were complicated. Naturally, they would not put on airs as elders to the new daughter-in-law.
The old lady's behavior clearly showed that she was not satisfied with the new daughter-in-law.
Lan Hui frowned and was about to speak, but her husband beside her grabbed her and shook his head gently.
Although Cui Yiluo agreed obediently, it did not make Madam Jiang's expression soften at all. The warning could not be limited to just a few words. Madam Jiang cleared her throat and was about to continue speaking.
A tall figure suddenly stood up in the hall and interrupted what Madam Jiang was about to say.
Jiang Yun bowed respectfully and said, "Grandma, now that the tea is served, I still have some official business to attend to, so I will take Yiluo back home first."
Madam Jiang obviously had not expected this to happen, and her expression froze.
Cui Yiluo, who was sitting next to him, was also stunned.
Jiang Yunjin gave her a look, and Cui Yiluo understood and quickly stood up and saluted.
The corners of Madam Jiang's lips, which had been slightly raised, suddenly fell. Seeing that the two were really about to leave the main hall, everyone looked at them in surprise.
Jiang Yunjin has always respected his grandmother and never contradicted her. Today, it was obvious that Madam Jiang had not yet finished admonishing his wife before he took the person away.
But looking at his serious expression, it seemed that he really had official business to attend to, and the tea-serving ceremony had indeed been completed. He had always had a distant relationship with other departments and rarely exchanged a few words with them throughout the year. Thinking that this official business was really important, he stood up and took his leave.
Jiang Yunjin seemed unaware of everyone's reactions and directly took Cui Yiluo out of the main hall.
The way back to Jixuezhai was not far. After stepping into Jixuezhai, Jiang Yunjin's face was indifferent, as if he really didn't notice the undercurrent in the main hall just now.
"I'll go to the study first. I need to go out of the house to handle government affairs later. If I can't make it back for dinner, you can eat first."
Officials of Daqi are entitled to three days of wedding leave when they get married. Other gentlemen would like to put their official duties aside during their wedding leave, but Jiang Yunjin was still concerned about his official duties during his wedding leave. On the second day after his wedding, he could not have dinner with his wife due to official business.
Cui Yiluo didn't mind at all. She still had a sweet smile on her face. She showed neither disappointment nor annoyance. She replied softly, "My husband, just focus on government affairs."
Jiang Yunjin's eyes darkened. After looking at Cui Yiluo for a few breaths, he nodded slightly and was about to turn around.
Cui Yiluo suddenly called him in a clear voice: "Husband."
Jiang Yunjin signaled her to speak with his eyes.
Cui Yiluo smiled and said, "Thank you so much, husband."
Jiang Yunjin's expression paused.
What she was referring to was naturally what happened in the hall.
He seemed to hesitate, and after a moment, he hummed softly.
Cui Yiluo took a step closer, looked up at him seriously, hope in her eyes, "When will my husband return to his room tonight?"
"Don't wait for me. If you're tired, go to bed first."
Cui Yiluo responded obediently again, "Then my husband, please don't be busy too late."
It was a polite expression of concern, as if she didn't care when he would return; asking was merely a matter of routine. After all, they weren't a couple bound by love, and except on the couch, they treated each other with respect.
Jiang Yunjin lowered his eyes, nodded, and turned to leave.
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As night fell and it was already late at night, the sound of horse hooves could be heard at the side door of the Jiang Mansion.
Hearing the wind pull the horse away, Jiang Yunjin hurried back from the suburbs, striding towards Jixuezhai under the moonlight. Passing by the rosewood screen wall inscribed with words of gentlemanly propriety and righteousness, he was greeted by the dim candlelight filtering through the window paper, swaying gently in the darkness.
The man paused in front of the door for a moment, then reached out and pushed it open.
With a creak, the door opened slightly.
Suddenly, a soft ball rushed into his arms and hugged his thin waist and abdomen tightly. A faint fragrance followed, climbing up and tightly entwining the two of them.
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