◇ Chapter 33 (33) Seeds of Doubt
Bai Kang also figured out that this little guy was trying to trick him.
I'm afraid he has been discovered a long time ago.
Lianzhi looked up at him, wondering if Bo Kang would get angry. But Bo Kang just rubbed his head and said, "Go home. I'll take you back."
Huh? You're not angry?
Lianzhi was confused and let him hold her hand and go downstairs. He didn't stop talking and came close to Bai Kang and asked in a chattering voice: "Brother Kang, aren't you angry?"
Bai Kang didn't say anything, but opened the car door and helped him get in first. Lian Zhi sat down obediently, and waited for Bai Kang to get in. As soon as she was settled, she stuck to him and said, "I ran out without telling you."
The boy's voice was as clear as a bell, without any affectation. But to Bo Kang's ears, it seemed to carry a charm, softly and softly drilling into his ears, as if using a small hook to hook his heart.
Seeing that he was silent and sitting very stiffly, Lianzhi continued, "I spoke to that man in private. Aren't you afraid that I conspired with him..."
Lianzhi was taken aback by being suddenly picked up, and let out a small cry of surprise. The world was spinning before him, and before he could protest, Bai Kang placed his head down on his lap and slapped his butt hard with his broad, hot palm.
Lianzhi:!!
Still unsatisfied, Bai Kang spanked her several more times. The scorching heat penetrated his skin through his thin summer clothes, and Lianzhi suspected that he had burned her buttocks.
Damn Bai Kang, he actually dared to hit him!
Lianzhi curled her lips, ready to pretend to cry again. Bo Kang didn't give her the chance and smacked her lower back a few times. The blows weren't strong, but for the delicate Lianzhi, it felt like torture. The touch of his hand was so good, Bo Kang couldn't help but slap her a few more times, not until Lianzhi looked at him with tearful eyes.
As soon as he let go, Lianzhi lunged forward, raising her hands fiercely to hit him back. However, her movement strained her lower back, causing a burning pain all over her waist, even in an unspeakable area.
Lianzhi suddenly didn't even have the energy to lose her temper.
"It hurts." He complained, his voice weak, and Bai Kang's heart softened. On the surface, he still looked serious: "Since you knew I would be angry, why did you go with a strange man?"
"I do." Lianzhi said confidently.
Just as he finished speaking, another palm landed, but only a sound was heard. Fearing that he would feel pain, Bo Kang only lightly hit his own arm, hoping to frighten Lianzhi—he couldn't see anyway. Besides, Lianzhi's small body was damaged by his blow, so he was the one to blame.
"Aren't you afraid he's a thief? Aren't you afraid he's a human trafficker?" Bo Kang demanded. "If he's a bad guy, what would I do if I wasn't here today?"
"I followed Brother Kang because I saw him there." Lianzhi blinked.
This was true; he was indeed deliberately testing Bai Kang. After hearing this, Bai Kang's stern expression instantly broke, and he took out medicine from the cabinet at his feet: "Get down."
Lianzhi blinked again.
"I'll apply medicine to you." Bo Kang finished speaking and sighed, "Tell me before you leave the house next time. If there's any danger, I can come find you."
That's impossible. Lianzhi didn't say this out loud, she just smiled at him. Bo Kang picked him up again and wanted to see where he had hit him. When his warm hands were placed on his waist, Lianzhi suddenly noticed and quickly held his hands down: "It's nothing serious, no need to check."
"Doesn't it hurt?" Bai Kang said, a little annoyed. He was strong, and the lotus was so delicate. He didn't want to hurt her.
Lianzhi, who was always delicate and cried out in pain, clung to his hand tightly, preventing him from moving. Bo Kang suddenly realized that Lianzhi was actually quite strong, and was actually on par with him...?
After being looked at by him inquiringly, Lianzhi relaxed her strength slightly. The moment he let go, her thigh suddenly felt cold.
Bai Kang returned to the Ministry of Rites with a slap in the face.
The people around him were so embarrassed by his appearance that they dared not breathe. But then they thought, since Bai Kang had already had a criminal record and had angered his wife again, there was nothing surprising about it.
Besides, Lord Bai seems to be very happy.
Chang Yuzhu was going to his house today. Before Bai Kang got married, Chang Yuzhu always went to his house. When the two of them got off the carriage and were about to go to the study, Bai Kang suddenly said, "Wait a minute."
After saying this, he left the others behind and quickly walked towards the adjacent wing. Chang Yuzhu followed him secretly.
Bai Kang seemed to be in a hurry and didn't even have time to close the door. As soon as he entered the room, an apple flew straight towards him and almost hit him in the face.
He caught it with one hand and found a lot of fruits and vegetables scattered on the ground, as well as broken porcelain plates. Bo Kang walked to the bed and lifted the quilt.
Lianzhi's red eyes and pink face, which had been covered in sweat, were exposed. Bo Kang lifted his feet and took a look, making sure Lianzhi hadn't moved around and hadn't been scratched by the broken porcelain pieces before he felt relieved.
"Don't touch me!" Lianzhi slapped him, furious, tears streaming down her face. "I'm going to chop off your head!"
Not only did Bai Kang beat him, but he also... took off his pants to look at the wound. Did he treat him like a child?
"Go ahead and chop it. I'm glad you're not angry. I'll let you fight back," Bai Kang coaxed.
Hit back? Bo Kang's arms were so hard, he didn't want to. It would hurt his hand if he hit him.
Lianzhi stopped hitting him and was about to calm down. Bai Kang took advantage of the situation and continued to coax him: "I hurt you, you have to give me a chance to apologize, right? Let me apply medicine on you, okay?"
Even Eunuch Wen has to come and apply the medicine. Lianzhi hugged the quilt and said nothing. Even though he knew that Bo Kang really wanted to see his wounds and had remained calm when he saw him bathing before, he still felt embarrassed.
It’s all Bo Kang’s fault anyway!
"Baby, let me take a look, otherwise I will be worried." Bai Kang said.
Lianzhi then turned around and buried his head in the soft pillow like a little ostrich. He tried his best to ignore the feeling behind him. Bai Kang applied the ointment very quickly, spreading it in a few strokes. After applying the ointment, he blew on it and said like a child, "Baby, you're great. You didn't cry out in pain."
Why did Bai Kang become a little disgusting? Lianzhi listened to his particularly gentle tone and said unhappily: "Don't treat me like a child!"
Bai Kang hummed twice, not knowing whether he remembered it or not. There was a loud knock on the door, followed by Chang Yuzhu's urging voice: "Bai Kang! What are you doing? Did you fall asleep? Forgot about me!"
"Chang Yuzhu is looking for you." Lianzhi pushed him, "Go over quickly."
They did have something to discuss, but Bai Kang didn't want to avoid Lian Zhi either. He wrapped her in a blanket, leaving only her head exposed. Bai Kang said loudly, "Come in and talk!"
Chang Yuzhu rushed in immediately, as if he couldn't wait any longer. He was startled to see the mess on the floor and the person on the bed. He quickly smiled and saluted Lianzhi, "So my sister-in-law is here too. Bo Kang, let's go to the study to appreciate the paintings."
"Are you ready to go to the hunting ground the day after tomorrow?" Bai Kang said bluntly.
Chang Yuzhu was even more surprised. They had been discussing this matter today, and had been avoiding Lianzhi. Unexpectedly, Bai Kang was so direct. It seemed the two of them really had a good relationship. He didn't hesitate, sitting at the door and saying, "Who do you think I am? I'm definitely prepared. But you know, I'm just making up the numbers. With my little arms and legs, how can I compare to those barbarians from the North Sea?"
Lianzhi was indeed interested: "Brother Kang, what's the matter?"
"You've seen it. An envoy from the North Sea Territory has arrived, and I'm accompanying him on a tour of the capital," Bo Kang explained. "A tour" was actually the etiquette and hospitality officials from the Ministry of Rites used to greet the envoy. "Baby, do you want to go?"
"I want to go." Lianzhi's eyes were full of the words "I want to go and play".
Bai Kang guessed this was the case and set a time with Chang Yuzhu. Lianzhi listened quietly and didn't make any more noise. After they had finalized the time, Bai Kang was about to send Chang Yuzhu off. Before leaving, he picked up two apples from the ground.
"Do you want to eat it?" He wiped it clean with his sleeve and handed it to Chang Yuzhu.
"You picked it up from the ground and gave it to me to eat?" Chang Yuzhu said in disbelief.
"Squeamish! I wiped them all." Bo Kang didn't care. Throwing away those apples would be a waste. He would pick them up, wash them, and share them among them. But he couldn't give them to Lianzhi; he definitely wouldn't eat the fruit on the ground.
Chang Yuzhu stared at him, sneered, and said sarcastically, "Baby? Who said you don't like me?"
Bai Kang pretended not to hear.
After walking a few more steps, seeing no one around, Chang Yuzhu quickened his pace, wanting to hurry back. Suddenly, Bo Kang asked, "Yuzhu, do you think Lianzhi looks like the late emperor?"
Of course they look alike. Chang Yuzhu nodded, and Bai Kang scratched his head, not knowing how to explain his absurd guess.
A guess so absurd that even he thought he was crazy.
"Why do you think Lianzhi always says he wants to chop off my head?"
Finally, Bo Kang asked this question.
"So what?" Chang Yuzhu widened his eyes, "Because the late emperor said he would chop you down, do you think he is like the late emperor?" This can only mean that Lianzhi has a very bad temper!
"Bai Kang, don't treat me like..." Chang Yuzhu didn't say the second half of the sentence. Bai Kang knew what he meant and hummed in annoyance.
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