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Three days later, Xu Lanxin went to Yuanfu Restaurant early as promised.
After going upstairs, we arrived at the agreed place and pushed open the door. The person inside turned around.
Red V?
Has she come to Kyoto? Has she left the Dream of the Red Chamber?
Xu Lanxin paused for a moment, then recovered and smiled.
"Madam Cen."
Hong Fu stood up and bowed, appearing somewhat different from her demeanor in Jinling.
Compared to before, it seemed to have more of a living quality, and there was a hint of emotion in its eyes.
"Miss Hongfu, are you here in Kyoto for sightseeing?"
She didn't answer immediately, but poured a cup of tea and handed it to Xu Lanxin.
"I have redeemed myself, but... only after leaving the Red Chamber did I realize that there is no place in this world that I can cherish. Afterwards, thinking of the kindness the lady has shown me, I came to the capital."
Hongfu handed over a contract.
A contract of indenture?
Xu Lanxin looked at her, somewhat bewildered.
What's going on here?
Hong Fu got up and knelt down in front of Xu Lanxin.
"Please, Madam, take me in to repay your kindness. I would be willing to be a maidservant."
Xu Lanxin looked at her without making any move.
Why does it suddenly feel like everyone is rushing towards me? Putting aside how Hong Fu escaped from the Dream of the Red Chamber, now that she's free from suffering, she should stay away from it.
Now, she has personally offered herself up as a slave, shackled herself. This is contrary to the Hong Fu she knew; she doesn't believe Hong Fu is someone who enjoys being bound by others.
Well, let's see what she's up to first!
"You get up first. If you really have nowhere to go, then come with me for now. Once you have somewhere to go, I will return your indenture to you. From today onwards, you shall change your name to Ruyue."
"Madam Xie."
Hong Fu, now known as Ru Yue, came to the capital alone and had nothing to pack or prepare. So, she returned to the Cen residence with Xu Lanxin.
No one in the household dared to say much about her suddenly buying a maid. Apart from a few gossipy people, the only concern was that the maid was too beautiful and they suspected that she was bought to please Cen Yan.
For several days in a row, Xu Lanxin did not notice anything wrong with Ruyue. After arriving, Ruyue did not try to make a name for herself. Instead, she obediently followed Xiaoxi to learn and did her work seriously, without uttering a single unnecessary word.
She seemed to genuinely want to become Xu Lanxin's maid to repay her kindness.
Half a month later, Cen Yan returned home.
The Cen family began to bustle with activity. To welcome him back, Madam Wang even prepared a banquet, though it was just a family gathering.
Xu Lanxin was in Wang Shi's courtyard at this moment. In the hall, Cen Yan sat opposite her, replying to Wang Shi's words, but his eyes kept glancing at her.
The longing is tinged with affection.
Having not seen him for so long, she missed him terribly, but when she met his eyes, she felt a little shy.
Seeing the longing in their eyes, Wang smiled gently.
"Alright, take your wife home now."
She'll be able to hold her grandson soon, won't she?
After bidding farewell to Madam Wang, the two left hand in hand and returned to Qingzhu Garden together.
Xu Lanxin's hand was being held tightly, her palms were warm and damp.
The person being pulled didn't turn around; they were wearing light-colored clothes today and looked somewhat tired.
As soon as Xu Lanxin stepped into the house, she felt her vision blur and she was already pressed against the door.
Before I could even react, a handsome face leaned down in front of me.
Her red lips were tightly enveloped, and a passionate, moist tongue invaded, constantly entwining and pulling.
The breath that fell on her face was hot and burning, as if it had scorched her heart.
The breath inside her lips was completely swept away by him, and she could hardly breathe.
A soft laugh came from above.
Xu Lanxin was finally able to breathe fresh air.
"fool."
Just then, a light knock came from the door.
After not hearing any noise, Qingyu braced herself and stepped forward: "Sir, the hot water for bathing is ready."
After days of continuous travel, I definitely need to take a shower first.
After the longing in Cen Yan's eyes subsided slightly, he stroked her face and said, "Help me wash."
ah?
Xu Lanxin was somewhat stunned.
Until Cen Yan's voice came from inside the bathroom.
"Aren't you coming in yet!"
Is this really how it has to be?
She moved in slowly, her hands and feet a little numb.
Cen Yan had already taken off all but one piece of clothing, his slender fingers weaving through the knots in his robe.
The alluring lines of her muscles were already faintly visible through the wide neckline.
His robe was wide open, revealing his powerfully undulating pectoral muscles and bulging abdominal muscles with a firm and strong physique.
The scene was so stimulating that she stared at it blankly for a moment, not even blinking.
When the large hand reached his waist, it fumbled for his belt, took off his outer trousers, and was about to pull down his underpants.
A gulping sound broke the atmosphere.
When Cen Yan's low laughter came, she snapped out of her daze and quickly covered her face with her hands.
The sexy scene she had just witnessed, along with the steamy heat inside, made her feel hot and bothered.
He slightly parted his fingers to peek again, but the person was already in the water.
Xu Lanxin pouted in disappointment.
"come over."
A deep voice came through.
As she squatted down, a warm breath came from beside her ear, causing a tingling sensation.
"I'll take a closer look tonight."
Xu Lanxin turned her head in shock, her red lips lightly brushing against Cen Yan's lips.
His eyes suddenly turned deep and dark.
Quickly pin her by the back of her neck to prevent her from escaping.
Slowly explore and gently rub those full, moist red lips.
The tip of the tongue gently parted the lips, probing inside, teasing the little tongue in a dance. The surface teasing seemed unsatisfying, gradually turning into sucking.
Her hand gradually climbed up his neck, the outer edge of his clothes already soaked.
The indoor temperature gradually rose, and his breathing became more and more rapid. Suddenly, he felt a weight on his waist and found himself in the water, lying on Cen Yan's body.
They felt each other's burning heat through the warm water, their soaked clothes pressed tightly together, making any barrier seem superfluous.
The textures are so clear even when they are applied underwater.
The knocking on the door woke the two of them.
The Wang family's banquet is ready; they should hurry over.
Her fair neck was already dotted with red spots, her clothes were half-undone, her eyes were glazed, and her cheeks were flushed.
The raging desire in Cen Yan's eyes had slowly subsided.
After they finished getting ready, the two headed towards the flower hall.
As luck would have it, I ran into Li Yunshi while passing through the garden.
How could it not be a coincidence? They live in two gardens across the street that are close to Qingzhu Garden, and they even call it "on the way".
"Cousin, may I go to the banquet with you?"
They're really blind; out of so many people, they only saw Cen Yan.
"roll!"
The person beside me had a cold expression, devoid of any emotion.
Li Yunshi was only embarrassed for a moment before making an excuse and leaving.
Xu Lanxin was secretly delighted, but she really admired her cheap little cousin for her perseverance and her ability to be so annoying.
When the two arrived at the flower hall, almost everyone was already seated, and all eyes were on them.
Including Li Yunshi, whose clingy gaze kept following Cen Yan.
The atmosphere was broken by an untimely voice as everyone chatted and laughed.
“Sister-in-law, all of our branches of the family have daughters, and our only sons are Yan-ge and Ling-ge.”
Cen Ling was only fourteen years old, Cen Yan's younger brother, whom he had only met once before, at the wedding. This time, perhaps because Cen Yan had returned home, he rushed back from the academy as well.
The young man had a scholarly air about him and fair skin. Although he had not yet fully grown up, he had inherited Wang's good looks and was quite handsome.
After glancing at the two of them, the third aunt continued:
“Ling’er is still too young to be mentioned, but Yan’er has been married for a long time but there is no sign of a child. Sister-in-law, why don’t you choose a concubine for Yan’er so that the Cen family line can continue?”
Tsk tsk, so much quiet for so long, I thought the third branch of the family had calmed down, but I didn't expect them to be waiting here.
However, her plan to use the Cen family's offspring to suppress the Wang family in front of everyone and force them to compromise is unlikely to succeed.
"Third Aunt, my husband and I have been married for less than half a year. Aren't you a little too impatient? On the other hand, my cousin Yun'er is almost past the age for marriage. Why aren't you impatient, Third Aunt?"
If my cousin becomes an old maid, people who don't know the situation might think she's hiding something. Third Aunt, you'd better make plans as soon as possible, after all, we still have several young ladies in our household.”
Li's face darkened instantly, and she fell silent.
The second wife, Madam Pang, also looked displeased, after all, her eldest daughter was almost of marriageable age.
"Third sister-in-law, instead of minding your own family's business, you're worrying about your eldest sister-in-law's affairs."
Fang slammed her cup on the table, her face contorted with anger, and continued:
"If you ask me, if you don't want to get married, just cut off your hair and send it to a nunnery, so you won't cause trouble for people here."
This Li woman is adorably stupid. She spends all her time scheming against others, but she lacks the intelligence to back it up. She makes up for it with jokes, and is easily outmaneuvered every time.
Seeing that he had offended everyone, he could only force a smile and say, "I... I was just too concerned about the Cen family's offspring, so I mentioned it. Sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, please don't be angry."
Li raised his glass in a toast, as if to apologize.
Everyone ignored her and let the matter drop, continuing to chat and drink.
Today, Cen Yan seemed to be in a good mood, having drunk a few more cups and becoming slightly tipsy.
The two walked out of the flower hall. It was already getting late, and servants were lighting lamps in front of them.
As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, for some unknown reason, Cen Yan, drunk, started to carry her in a princess carry.
He walked quickly, leaving the maid and servant behind.
Xu Lanxin recalled the scene in the bathroom that afternoon, and Cen Yan's whispered words, "I'll take a closer look tonight."
She seemed to realize she was drunk for a moment.
The room was filled with red candlelight, and a pair of dragon and phoenix candles burned in the central hall.
There were two halves of a gourd on the table, containing some wine.
She was placed on a stool, and the man picked up a gourd ladle and handed it to her, while he held the other half.
"Let's drink this nuptial wine and make up for our wedding night, shall we?"
Xu Lanxin nodded shyly and drank the nuptial wine with him.
Cen Yan flicked his wrist, and the gauze curtain slowly fell.
The candlelight flickered, and the shadows of people overlapped on the gauze curtains.
Moonlight streamed down, and the red gauze curtains swayed gently in the breeze, filling the room with a romantic atmosphere.
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