Feeling the hand return to his waist, Ling Feng couldn't help but smile and close his eyes in relief.
The room fell silent as the two quietly enjoyed these rare moments of comfort.
When it was time for dinner, Ling Xue arrived as expected, but this time she was accompanied by someone else, Ling Huan.
"Oh! Brother, you smell wonderful today! How come you're willing to use the incense ball I gave you?"
As soon as Ling Huan got close to Ling Feng, she smelled a scent on him that was different from usual. She sniffed incredulously, her eyes darting around, her words full of teasing.
He scrutinized Su Qinghe beside him, his eyes filled with seductive allure.
"Brother and sister-in-law, my elder brother never used these things that belonged to men before. It's clear he really wants to please you. You must spoil him more! You can't be fickle in the future!"
"Ling Huan!" Ling Feng shouted, his face showing anger.
"What's wrong? I'm just trying to put in a good word for you! Don't be shy!"
Seeing the fierce glint in Ling Feng's eyes, Ling Huan charmingly waved the fan in her hand, covering half of her face. Behind the fan, she was full of teasing and was not afraid of him at all.
"Hey, I've recently researched some new scents, they smell amazing, there are peony, osmanthus, plum blossom... I'll bring you some more after dinner..."
"Shut up, I don't need it."
Ling Feng squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth and pulled the "flower butterfly" that was constantly swaying in front of him to his side.
"oh oh!"
Feeling the increasing force on her arm, Ling Huan gave him a charming wink and shut her mouth in a huff.
Ling Feng awkwardly walked to Su Qinghe's side. "Let's go."
Su Qinghe smiled and looked at the three men with interest.
Ling Feng was dressed in all black with a blank expression, while Ling Xue was dressed in pale yellow with an innocent look on her face.
Ling Huan, whom I met for the first time, was dressed in a striking and alluring red outfit, with exquisite makeup and seductive eyes.
Are these really three brothers?
As if sensing Su Qinghe's confusion, Ling Huan swayed her slender waist and moved closer to Ling Feng.
"Brother and sister-in-law, the three of us brothers weren't born to the same father! But we have a good relationship!"
"Otherwise, my elder brother wouldn't have suggested that we two marry... Ah!"
Before Ling Huan could finish speaking, she screamed and then grimaced, clutching her waist.
Ling Xue was startled and looked worried. She quickly bent down to check on him, "Second brother, what's wrong?"
"Ouch...it hurts! Big brother, you're so cruel, sob sob..."
Ling Huan's eyes were glistening with tears. Ignoring Ling Xue, she looked up at Ling Feng accusingly.
Ling Feng expressionlessly put his hands behind his back.
"I warned you a long time ago not to talk nonsense. Don't mention what happened just now again, or it won't be as simple as a light pinch."
After saying that, he secretly glanced at Su Qinghe beside him. Seeing that she was still smiling and not curious about what Ling Huan had just said, he felt relieved.
Ling Huan rolled her eyes, rubbed her back, and straightened up.
"Fine, don't bring it up then. You were the one who said it in the first place, and now someone's afraid we'll take it from them! I don't even care!"
He walked forward on his own, his steps quick, as if afraid that Ling Feng might make another move.
"Oh dear! He's really forgotten his brothers now that he has a wife! More than ten years of family ties are gone just like that... So heartbreaking... Ouch!"
He walked with a graceful, swaying gait, when suddenly he tripped over something and almost fell to the ground.
Ling Huan's nagging continued from ahead, and Ling Xue seemed to understand what he was talking about.
He glanced at Su Qinghe, his face flushed, muttered something under his breath, and quickly chased after her, lifting the hem of his robe.
Su Qinghe shrugged. "Shall we go too?"
Ling Feng nodded awkwardly and took Su Qinghe's arm.
"I don't know how I fell down just now, my right leg is a little numb, could you help me walk a bit?"
"It would be my honor," Su Qinghe replied with a smile.
The two walked out of the courtyard at a leisurely pace. As they approached the door, Ling Feng casually kicked a longan on the ground into a corner.
Considering Ling Feng's safety, the two walked slowly, and the other two brothers had long since disappeared from sight.
When they arrived at the restaurant, they found a large table full of people, but at a glance, Ling Hong was the only woman.
“These are my mother’s five husbands. My father was the principal husband, but he passed away when my sister was born. The men in green and red next to him are Xue’er and Huan’er’s fathers, respectively.”
Ling Feng thoughtfully explained everything to Su Qinghe.
Su Qinghe nodded to indicate that she understood, and with a natural expression, helped the person to the front of the crowd.
After taking their seats, as expected, they were subjected to a barrage of questions from several men.
Su Qinghe didn't put on airs like she did when she first met Ling Hong. She always wore a humble smile and maintained the perfect image of a gentleman.
Ling Hong's husbands were all very perceptive of the situation and treated Su Qinghe with great courtesy.
After some pleasantries, dinner was finally served.
Most of the dishes on the table were ordered by Ling Feng today. Su Qinghe glanced at them and realized that they were all dishes she often ate at home.
She gave Ling Feng a meaningful look, and seeing his calm expression, she couldn't help but think of a very apt modern term: strong man!
Ling Feng pretended not to see Su Qinghe's gaze, calmly picking up food with his chopsticks, even giving her some, which made Ling Hong and the others look strange.
After the meal, Su Qinghe's impression of the family improved considerably.
Ling Feng took her around the pavilion and introduced her to many people and things, but Su Qinghe was most interested in the medicine hall.
"This stuff is good."
After going around and seeing many novel poisons, Su Qinghe also successfully obtained some powerful antidotes by using Ling Feng's identity. Of course, most of them were given to her by Old Man Bai.
Upon hearing that Su Qinghe had arrived, he immediately rushed out of the medicine room, eager to see what kind of person Ling Feng's wife was.
He was very satisfied with the result, and with a smile, he immediately gave her a bunch of strange and unusual things.
In the end, Su Qinghe returned to the courtyard carrying a large box.
"The Huaqing Pill that Grandpa Bai gave you is an excellent antidote in the pavilion. Except for some specially made poisons, it can cure most poisons circulating outside. You should keep it safe, you might need it in the future."
Hearing Ling Feng's explanation, Su Qinghe was overjoyed. She had gained another treasure, and this trip was truly worthwhile.
"Then I'll go ask him for some more."
Su Qinghe deeply understands the life truth that "thick skin gets you far," and she doesn't even know what shame is when it comes to something as good as this.
Ling Feng quickly stopped her.
"These are made with rare and high-quality medicinal herbs. Grandpa Bai only makes seven or eight of them each year, so there aren't any more for you."
"Uh... okay."
Su Qinghe tossed the porcelain bottle in her hand, looking regretful. As expected, good things are hard to come by.
However, given how rare this medicine was, Old Man Bai actually gave her three pills at once. Should we say he was generous or just incredibly generous?
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