"Of course," Ling Feng said calmly.
Su Qinghe smiled. "Did you prepare a hot bath for me?"
Ling Feng was taken aback upon hearing this. He looked up and questioned Xiao Ying, but when he saw her shake her head, an awkward expression appeared on his face.
"I didn't expect that it's possible to burn it now." He said, getting up.
Su Qinghe waved her hand in refusal. "Just kidding. I don't have any clothes to change into here. I'll just go back and wash them later."
Ling Feng paused, then sat back down on the stool and began to urge the guest to leave. "Then you should go back now; you'll catch a cold if your clothes get wet."
"OK."
After glancing at him, Su Qinghe turned and strode away.
The servants in the manor all knew that she had a habit of practicing martial arts in the morning. As long as she rested in Cuihua Courtyard, hot water would be prepared the next day, and it should have been delivered to her room by this time.
Su Qinghe rushed over, only to find a large group of servants already gathered outside Cuihua Courtyard, whispering among themselves about the dilapidated house.
Seeing this, Su Qinghe remembered that she still needed to repair the house. She slapped her forehead, dismissed the servants with a few words, closed the door that had been half-cut by the sword, and quickly went in to take a bath.
"Looks like I won't be able to stay here for a while."
Su Qinghe left the house feeling refreshed and instructed Zhang Fu to invite a bricklayer. Afterward, she chose a temporary place to stay in the backyard and waited for everyone to clean the place thoroughly before moving all her belongings in.
“My lady, moving back and forth is such a hassle. You can actually stay here with us on a rotating basis.”
After giving these instructions, the men left, only to run into Su Qinghe on the way.
After finding out the reason, Lin Xi frowned as he looked at the courtyard, which was much smaller than Cuihua Courtyard.
This courtyard is smaller than theirs and farther from Cuihua Courtyard. Although this way they won't be bothered by the noise of construction, it's still a lot of work to move things back and forth.
Seeing his disapproving expression, Su Qinghe smiled and pinched his cheek.
It feels very comfortable. I've obviously gained some weight compared to before. My whole face is chubby now, all scrunched up, looking just like a plump, white steamed bun.
"Anyway, we don't have to move it ourselves, so what are you worried about? At worst, we can just give them more tips."
The others were still standing by watching. Lin Xi, feeling embarrassed, reached out and grabbed Su Qinghe's hand, revealing a red mark where she had just pinched it.
Standing to his side, Qin Ange stared in astonishment, her eyes wide with surprise. She reached out and touched her own face, only to find it wasn't as soft and smooth as she had imagined, which disappointed her.
Lin Xi didn't notice his actions, still immersed in embarrassment and anger.
"It's just a hassle anyway," he muttered under his breath, trying to establish the authority of a legitimate ruler.
Su Qinghe smiled, her eyes crinkling, and affectionately pinched his other cheek.
"Hmm, I think so too. I'll stay in the small west courtyard tonight. Sigh... it's been three months already, that's good..."
"Master Wife!"
Seemingly fully aware of the lewd words Su Qinghe was about to utter, Lin Xi called out to her in embarrassment and annoyance, interrupting her before she could speak.
“Brother Yuan and I are close in age, it’s been about three months, and I haven’t been feeling well lately…”
Lin Xi spoke softly, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes, not daring to look at Ji Yuan.
Su Qinghe obliged and looked in the direction he was looking. Ji Yuan stiffened, a look of helplessness flashing across his face.
He nervously pursed his lips.
“These past few days, Yu-ge’er and An-ge have both said they’re bored at night, and my wife has been staying at Cuihua Courtyard for the past few days as well. Why don’t we go and keep them company… and have a chat…”
Although he knew that as a husband he couldn't refuse his wife's requests, Su Qinghe was really... well, he was pregnant and couldn't withstand such torment...
He rarely dared to meet Su Qinghe's gaze, and silently tugged at Ji Qingyu's arm.
Seeing this, Ji Qingyu blushed and stepped forward, following his lead.
"My lady... that..."
Faced with Su Qinghe's group of husbands, even if Ji Qingyu had the thickest skin, he couldn't bring himself to openly invite her. He could only look at her with shy and timid eyes.
Seeing his appearance, even if Qin Ange was stupid, she could guess what they were trying to shirk. In a panic, she rushed out without thinking.
"I miss my wife so much at night lately!"
Qin Ange's face turned bright red as he stood in front of Su Qinghe and shouted, startling everyone present.
Ji Qingyu looked up in astonishment at the big, dumb guy next to her, her face full of shock.
"You, you! Qin Ange!"
He shouted, but after a long pause, he couldn't say anything.
Qin Ange clutched the clothes at her side, her eyes darting away, avoiding his gaze, and feigning confusion.
"W-What's wrong, Brother Qingyu..."
"I...you! Humph!"
Ji Qingyu stomped his foot in anger. He had never seen a man more shameless than himself!
Watching the farce unfold, Ling Feng was filled with surprise, but he glanced at Ji Qingyu and Qin Ange a few more times.
Su Qinghe's husbands are all interesting people.
The two were still arguing, while Ling Feng silently stood with Lin Xi and Ji Yuan. Anyway, this matter had nothing to do with him; he was only a month pregnant, a time when the fetus was unstable.
"My lady, I spoke first..."
Seeing that she couldn't fool Qin Ange this time, Ji Qingyu simply went directly to Su Qinghe and tried to coax her into choosing her.
Seeing this, Qin Ange was dumbfounded and at a loss for what to do; he couldn't produce a voice as soft and delicate as Ji Qingyu's.
But after thinking about it, he felt he couldn't just stand there, so he took two steps to Su Qinghe's side, grabbed her other arm, and just looked at her quietly without saying a word.
With both of Su Qinghe's arms locked, she looked at this and that, feeling conflicted, when she caught a glimpse of Lin Xi secretly laughing.
Isn't this the culprit?
Su Qinghe narrowed her eyes and raised her arm.
"Alright, stop arguing! Xiao Xi is the rightful owner, so we have to go to his place on the first day no matter what! We'll go one by one in order!"
She broke free from the two men's grasp in a few moments, took a few steps over, and pulled the stunned Lin Xi into her arms.
“I will not show favoritism to anyone. Everything must be done according to the rules. Don’t you agree? You are a virtuous and good husband.”
Su Qinghe looked down at Lin Xi with a mischievous grin, making him blush.
Lin Xi hurriedly looked away, avoiding eye contact with Su Qinghe, regretting that she had gloated too soon.
"My lady...I really..."
He teased her, trying to find an opportunity for himself, but Su Qinghe wouldn't let him finish.
"I just held him and did nothing."
I would be truly foolish to believe you.
Lin Xi muttered to himself, but dared not refute on the surface. As the rightful ruler, he could not embarrass Su Qinghe time and time again.
Seeing that the matter was settled, Ji Qingyu pouted and pulled Qin Ange back to Ji Yuan's side.
We should fight when it's time to fight, and we'll still be good brothers afterward!
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