Chapter 75 All Indulged I've seen you in love, and you're just as alluring…
If Lu Hengzhi and his wife could communicate effectively, Xu Congjing would be the happiest person.
He closed the door, scurried inside like a lackey, and obsequiously shoved a hot water bottle into her arms, saying, "Not satisfied? Unless..."
"Unless what?" Lou Yanxu took it with both hands, and then felt a thin layer of calluses rubbing against the back of her hands. She heard him say, "Unless you and I get married and everything is settled."
She disagreed, saying, "Marriage can be divorced, there's no such thing as a settled matter." If marriage meant everything was set in stone, wouldn't she be trapped in the dark and hopeless prison of the Marquis of Chenghua's mansion for the rest of her life? Fortunately, she knew there were always those more powerful than herself and was not afraid of authority. She was willing to fight for her freedom even if it meant getting hurt. Now, having experienced the ways of the world, a marriage contract could no longer bind her. She could do as she pleased, or not do as she pleased.
"Then I will spend my whole life being good to you, so good that you can't live without me, and we will be entangled for all eternity. Only then will it be over." Xu Congjing knew that she was no longer the Lou Yanxu of the past, and that she was more responsive to gentleness than force. He was afraid that he was not good enough to her, so that she could leave without any trouble.
Her eyes curved into crescent moons, with a captivating hint of red at the corners, but the smile vanished in an instant, replaced by a faint sadness. "People say that divorced women are unlucky and bring misfortune to their husbands. If you marry me, you'll inevitably face gossip. Have you thought this through?"
Xu Situ, a favorite of the Crown Prince, is high and mighty. How many families would genuinely congratulate him on marrying a divorced woman? Prejudice is hard to dispel, and he can't control public opinion, inevitably leading to a vortex of rumors. Not to mention, who knows how many people secretly resent her for taking a share of the spoils? Therefore, the two must reach a consensus on this matter; otherwise, future conflicts will inevitably lead to estrangement.
Fortunately, Xu Congjing's attitude was quite resolute. He snorted coldly, a mocking smile on his lips, "What kind of 'husband-killing' face is there? Those who are said to be 'killed' are just making excuses for their own lack of strength, attributing their incompetence to their wives. No wonder they have accomplished nothing in their lives."
"I only regret that I hesitated back then, letting you enter that dragon's den and tiger's lair. If I had the chance to choose again, I would definitely storm into the Marquis's mansion and snatch the bride. If you were to be the bride, you would be my bride, Xu Zizheng's bride!"
In the days leading up to her wedding, he couldn't sleep for nights on end, his mind filled with images of her harmoniously playing music with another man. But at that time, he was secretly plotting to kill his father, unwilling to waste the opportunity, and later deeply regretted it. If given the chance again, he would never choose again; he would seek revenge, and he would have her too.
Lou Yanxu clenched her clothes tightly with her fingertips, lowered her eyes and smiled bitterly, "You hated me back then, so how could you marry me?"
“Wanwan, it’s true that I hated you back then, but I never thought of breaking my promise.” The vow of “marrying you with an eight-person sedan chair” was etched into his bones and he had never forgotten it. He was eager to prove his feelings, and he held her shoulders tightly with both hands. “I never thought of giving you up. I only thought it was selfish of me. Even though I knew we would be torturing each other, I still wanted to keep you by my side.”
“I now fully realize my mistakes, and I will let you punish me as you see fit.” His lips trembled slightly, and his eyes revealed deep self-reproach and guilt. Lou Yanxu saw this but did not want to bring up the past, so she smiled and said, “When did I say I would punish you?”
He paused for a moment, then gently massaged her sore throat, before sitting down beside her and resting his head on her head. "To have my wife's tenderness is my good fortune."
The sudden intimacy made her blush. She nudged his waist with her elbow and said with a slight reproach, "Don't take advantage of me!"
But instead of retreating, he caught it with a palm strike, and the two locked eyes.
As dusk fell, the bright moon parted the clouds, casting slivers of light through the window. Xu Congjing's gaze fell upon those glistening, translucent lips. He tentatively pressed his lips down, and their breaths mingled.
Lou Yanxu's eyelashes trembled, her eyes gently closed, and she unconsciously wrapped her arms around his strong, muscular back, her back straight, gently yielding to his. Like a fireball crashing into a snow mountain, wave after wave of heat rolled in, enticing him to become immersed in it. She actively entwined and nibbled, making her lover unable to resist.
But then a dog barked from somewhere, snapping her out of her daze. Embarrassed, she abruptly pushed the person away.
Xu Congjing, still wanting more, took a deep breath, trying his best to hide his desire, but couldn't conceal his hoarse voice. He leaned close to her ear and kissed her, "You clearly want it, so why did you push me away?"
"When did I..." Lou Yanxu naturally refused to admit it, and immediately stiffened her neck to refute, but he stopped her with a finger to her lips, his voice thicker and hoarseer, "Wanwan, I've seen you when you're aroused, just as alluring as you are now..."
This made him unable to stop.
Without another word, he shielded her injured leg with one hand and cupped the back of her head with the other, kissing her passionately and forcefully, gradually deepening and speeding up his kisses. She gradually relaxed, instinctively holding him tighter, savoring this momentous occasion.
It seemed that quite a few patients had come to the clinic, when suddenly a commotion broke out, indicating that several patients were arguing.
The two ignored him and kissed passionately in this secluded corner of the world, only to be interrupted by a loud creaking sound as the door was pushed open.
The two had packed up quickly enough, but Yun Bing, who was rushing over, still saw them and exclaimed, "Oh my good sir!"
In the blink of an eye, the person disappeared.
Lou Yunbing had gone outside the city to discuss business. Upon returning home, he heard that his elder sister had been injured in the fire at Panlou. He was extremely worried and rushed over without stopping. Unexpectedly, he ruined her good deed. He immediately felt a flush spread throughout his body.
Now that his elder sister had woken up, he couldn't stay any longer. He covered his eyes and turned to leave, his mind preoccupied with what he shouldn't have seen. He almost tripped on the platform, but Qing'an came to his aid and prevented him from falling. "What happened?"
He dared not say anything more here, and pulled Wan Qing'an out, shouting, "Let's go, let's go!"
Seeing the redness on his earlobe, Qing'an roughly guessed what had happened. She suppressed a laugh, relieved that there was nothing to worry about, and pulled Wen Jie, who was following behind, out the door.
The door was still ajar. Lou Yanxu breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that there was no more noise outside. She turned her head and glared at Xu Congjing, but to her surprise, his eyes lingered on her lips and he laughed heartily!
"You're still laughing! It's all your fault!" Her anger surged, and she punched him in the chest, accidentally aggravating her wound. With a hiss, she finally managed to stop him.
He quickly composed himself, gently touching her legs and apologizing repeatedly, "Be careful, be careful, it's all my fault, it's all my fault."
If it weren't for my leg injury, I really would have stomped on it. But now I had no choice but to shake off his hand, rub my leg, and ignore him.
The injury was quite severe, and it took two months to recover. By the time Meng Shicheng beheaded him, he was able to walk again.
That day, thick, dark clouds hung heavy over the sky, and gusts of north wind howled through the alley. A large crowd crowded at the alley entrance, and in the distance, they saw the prison cart approaching. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Meng Shicheng was escorted out by two guards and forced to kneel before the executioner.
The people of Chang'an were all filled with righteous indignation. As soon as they saw this person, they couldn't help but rush forward. After being stopped, they could only throw rotten eggs and rotten vegetable leaves at him. A stench suddenly filled the area around the execution ground.
"Corrupt official! Die!"
"Smash him to death!"
"Smash him to death!"
Xu Congjing hid in the crowd, coldly watching this heinous criminal. The gloomy sky could not hide his inner joy. His fists, which had been clenched tightly, suddenly loosened. The hatred that had been building up in his heart for years was finally released.
Perhaps sensing his gaze, Meng Shicheng turned around with a start, meeting his eyes at just the right moment, and said with a self-deprecating laugh, "I've lived a glorious life, but I never thought I'd fall into the hands of a mere brat."
"Xu Congjing!" The dying man showed no remorse, instead raising his eyebrows slightly, his eyes revealing arrogance and provocation. "Don't be so smug. You will have the same day as your father."
Xu Congjing's eyes narrowed instantly.
What right does a murderer have to mention his father?
A fire ignited in his chest, and he uncontrollably took a step forward, only to feel a warmth in his hand and a force pulling him back.
Turning around, Lou Yanxu smiled gently at him, instantly calming his emotions.
She opened her hands and intertwined her fingers again, staying by her side in this way, so that whether there were flowers or thorns ahead, she could not shake them off.
On the execution ground, the executioner held the execution order high. The dark clouds were torn open, and the dazzling sunlight poured down, shining a light over the blade and shooting straight into Lou Yanxu's eyes. She raised her hand to cover her eyes, but through her fingers she saw a knife stabbing straight at Xu Congjing.
Her pupils contracted sharply, and she had already moved over.
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