In Mu Wanting's eyes, Shen Xinglan had always been a stern and aloof person. Suddenly being so close to her, she subconsciously took a step back.
Then, Shen Xinglan wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her into his embrace, the heat of his palm making her feel uneasy.
The smile on Su Yu's face also faded.
"If you two are going to be loving, at least try to avoid me a bit."
Shen Xinglan stared at Mu Wanting.
"I can't move. If you don't want to see it, sir, why don't you lift your foot?"
Su Yu stroked his chin, a carefree smile returning to his face, and grabbed a handful of wolf jerky, eating it leisurely.
"I suddenly realized that it's nice to see you two being so loving."
After saying that, his eyes were fixed on Mu Wanting and Shen Xinglan, which made Mu Wanting's cheeks turn red.
Mu Wanting: "..."
Su Yu wanted to watch, but she didn't want to be watched at all. In the end, she gently pushed Shen Xinglan into the carriage.
The enclosed space was filled with the scents of the two of them. Shen Xinglan's large hand was still on her waist, and she struggled uncomfortably.
Shen Xinglan's eyes turned cold as he moved closer to her, his dark pupils fixed on her every subtle expression.
"What, are you so reluctant to get close to me in front of Su Yu?"
His tone turned dangerous.
"Didn't you used to love me hopelessly and cling to me all the time? Now, is Su Yu the one you're clinging to?"
After saying this, Shen Xinglan herself was stunned for a moment.
He's not the kind of person who gets easily flustered.
However, seeing Mu Wanting chatting and laughing with Su Yu, he found it particularly irritating.
She wanted to snatch Mu Wanting away from Su Yu and get her attention back to herself.
Therefore, he made this inappropriate move.
Mu Wanting looked puzzled.
"What does this have to do with Su Yu?"
When she met her clear eyes, Shen Xinglan turned her head away.
He couldn't very well say that seeing her with Su Yu made him inexplicably annoyed.
I want her eyes to look only at me, just like before.
He closed his eyes briefly to suppress his unusual and abnormal emotions before letting go.
The unique fragrance and softness that belonged to Mu Wanting still lingered in her palm.
Mu Wanting skillfully put on a smile.
"Are you feeling bored lying down? Since we're free now, how about I give you a massage and then do some acupuncture?"
Shen Xinglan's cheeks flushed. Mu Wanting hadn't massaged him in a long time, and lately she always had someone else do it for her.
However, the thought of her soft touch on his skin made his heart ache as if it were being scratched by a cat.
He was quite resistant to this process at first.
But now, damn it, he was somewhat looking forward to it.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Mu Wanting knew that he probably agreed, so she pulled up his clothes and massaged him.
Her hand pressed against his skin, her black hair brushing against it. If he were close enough, her body fragrance, carrying the scent of lemon balm, would waft into his nostrils.
Even though it was just a simple massage, Shen Xinglan felt her mouth was dry and her body was reacting.
He looked away, his voice hoarse.
"Are you done?"
Mu Wanting said frankly, "This is just the beginning."
Every minute that followed was unbearable for Shen Xinglan; he was sweating profusely from the effort.
Because his injuries had not yet healed, he spent most of his time lying in the carriage, which was not a pleasant experience; his muscles ached and he felt depressed.
After receiving a massage from Mu Wanting, I broke out in a light sweat, which improved my mood and made my body feel much more relaxed.
Mu Wanting gave him advice while massaging him.
"The wooden planks are ready and will be installed soon. You won't have to lie down all day. You can sit in your wheelchair and look outside, which will be nice."
Shen Xinglan looked at her: "You don't need to be too good to me, Mu Wanting. Don't love me too much. I can't possibly like you."
Mu Wanting paused for a moment, remembering what her younger sister had said about Shen Xinglan having a white moonlight she loved but could not have.
She certainly didn't expect Shen Xinglan to love her, but she still couldn't help but want to flirt with him.
"You are my husband, if I don't love you, who else can I love?"
Her tone of voice was so soft and gentle, and her hands were gently massaging him.
She seemed so well-behaved and understanding.
His heart was beating faster than ever before.
He closed his eyes briefly: "But I'm useless now, I can't give you a good life anymore. You're a smart person, you should know there's no future with me."
Mu Wanting placed her hand on the back of Shen Xinglan's hand, knelt down beside him, and looked at him intently.
"A strong person is not one who is invincible. Rather, it is one who can run even when injured."
"You're injured, so you can't do as many things as before. But there are also many things that you can still do even when you're injured."
"Shen Xinglan, setbacks can't defeat people; what can defeat people is the self that gives up."
"You are the invincible Shen Xinglan, never underestimate yourself."
Shen Xinglan's pupils dilated violently. As if struck by a sudden enlightenment, all the feelings of loss, depression, frustration, pain, and dissatisfaction that had been lingering in his heart were shattered by Mu Wanting's words.
He is now clear-headed and stronger than ever before.
Since he became disabled, everyone has avoided upsetting him, so naturally no one has talked to him about this.
He also found it hard to accept falling from grace; the double blow to his status and health left him devastated.
But even though Mu Wanting knew she might offend him, she still said those things to him.
She even gently brushed the stray hairs from his cheek.
"You are the God of War of the Great Xia Dynasty, you were once so glorious."
"Besides, have you forgotten? I said my mother has a way to cure you. As long as you remember where my mother disappeared, we will find her and your leg will be healed."
Her face was gentle, but there was a hint of expectation in her eyes.
She waited for a long time before she saw Shen Xinglan shake her head.
"I've forgotten where I've seen her before."
Mu Wanting breathed a sigh of relief, still smiling, but her attitude became much more perfunctory.
"Now that you've finished your massage, if you're tired, why don't you rest?"
Shen Xinglan shook her head and sat up by supporting herself with her arms.
Mu Wanting knew that his injuries had almost healed, and since he was being coy and refusing to reveal his mother's whereabouts, she couldn't be bothered to care.
He took out a medical book from the package and started reading.
With Mu Wanting quietly by her side, even without any interaction between them, Shen Xinglan felt a warm glow in her heart.
How many women, upon learning that their husbands are disabled, can still act like Mu Wanting?
Moreover, he also heard from his mother that Mu Wanting had volunteered to go into exile with him.
The kindness she showed him was so profound that he didn't know how to repay it.
Just then, Shen Xudong's anxious voice rang out from outside.
"Sister-in-law, could you please take a look at my sister?"
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