Piaoxianglou.
Just as Lin Xi had said, Ji Yuan slept until lunchtime was almost over.
"Hmm..." he groaned and sat up, supporting himself with his hands.
"Hiss!" He felt as if all the bones in his body were falling apart, and it hurt whenever he moved.
Ji Yuan looked around the room but couldn't find Su Qinghe. He was a little disappointed, but then he blushed when he thought of her vigor last night.
I have no idea what time it is now.
According to custom, after a newlywed husband and wife consummate their marriage, the husband must serve tea to his elder brother who has been married before him.
Although Lin Xi was younger than him, she had entered the family earlier.
Ji Yuan quickly dressed and tidied himself up before leaving the room.
Lin Xi and Ji Qingyu were just about to have lunch when the three of them bumped into each other on the porch.
"Brother! You're awake!" Ji Qingyu was the first to run over and take Ji Yuan's hand.
"Are you alright?" he whispered in Ji Yuan's ear.
"What could be wrong with me?" Ji Yuan looked at him suspiciously.
"N-nothing, it's alright!" Ji Qingyu said softly, avoiding his probing gaze.
"What time is it now?"
"Brother Yuan! It's almost noon!" Lin Xi said with a smile.
“Really…” Ji Yuan blushed.
He slept until noon, missing the tea ceremony.
"Xiao Xi, although it's late, we can't break the rules. Please sit down, I'll go get you a cup of tea!"
As Ji Yuan spoke, he pulled Lin Xi to their usual dining spot and sat her down, then picked up the teapot on the table and poured himself a cup of tea.
"Brother Yuan! Xiao Xi is not worthy of your tea!" Lin Xi understood what he was going to do and hurriedly stood up from the stool.
How could he let Brother Yuan serve him tea? The mistress likes him so much; he's very likely to become her husband.
How could he possibly accept being served tea by his future husband?
"Xiao Xi entered the door earlier than me, so I should serve you tea!"
Ji Yuan's voice was gentle and his tone was unhurried, making it very pleasant to listen to.
"But, but the wife doesn't have a proper husband yet. If the wife decides to marry Brother Yuan in the future, it would be very improper for Xiao Xi to drink this tea today!" Lin Xi said timidly with her head down.
"Me? No way!" Ji Yuan said confidently.
“I can tell that the wife likes Xiaoxi very much, and Xiaoxi will definitely be the rightful husband. You don’t need to belittle yourself. Xiaoxi is worthy of this cup of tea.”
"Besides, even if what Xiaoxi says is true, and I become the official husband in the future, you've already drunk the tea I offered you. You can just return the favor later! I don't mind!"
"Since neither of us is the principal husband now, we should be ranked according to the order of our entry into the family. Xiaoxi will be the principal husband!"
Ji Yuan slowly walked to Lin Xi, holding a teacup. He bent down slightly and raised the teacup above his head.
"Please have some tea, sir!" His voice sounded gentle and respectful.
Lin Xi looked at the tea that was brought to her, but she couldn't persuade the stubborn Ji Yuan. After a moment of silence, she reached out and took it.
"Alright, alright! Brother Yuan, get up quickly!" He took a sip of tea and hurriedly put the tea on the table, reaching out to help Ji Yuan up.
"Thank you, Doctor!" Ji Yuan straightened up and thanked Lin Xi with a smile.
Ji Qingyu stood aside and watched without saying a word.
The matter was already settled, and his elder brother was completely devoted to that woman. Even if he didn't want to, it was no use. He might as well behave and cause less trouble for his brother, so that the woman would treat his brother better.
If Xiaoxi's brother is truly the rightful husband, and they have a good relationship, then his brother's life will also be easier.
What do you all talk about when you get together?
The door was suddenly pushed open, and Su Qinghe walked in.
"My lady!" Ji Yuan called out obediently, bowing slightly to Su Qinghe.
Even though a night had passed, he was still a little shy and didn't dare to look her in the eye.
"Wife, wife master!"
When Lin Xi saw Su Qinghe, he seemed a little guilty, stammering and avoiding eye contact.
Ji Qingyu didn't say anything, mainly because he didn't know how to address her, and just stood there stiffly.
The atmosphere inside the room suddenly became somewhat eerie.
"...What's wrong with you three?" Su Qinghe asked, glancing at the three of them.
Ji Yuan could guess that she was shy, but why did Lin Xi also have this expression?
"It's nothing, we just talked about men's affairs. My wife must be hungry after being out for so long, I'll go and ask the waiter to bring the food!"
Lin Xi gave an extremely awkward explanation and quickly turned and left.
The only one in the room who could be considered normal was Ji Qingyu, so Su Qinghe had no choice but to focus her attention on him.
"Ji Qingyu!"
"Huh? Don't call me, I didn't hear anything!"
Ji Qingyu was suddenly called out, and she hurriedly shook her head and waved her hands, turning her back to Su Qinghe with her buttocks facing away.
After thinking for a moment, he quickly put his hands behind his back to cover his buttocks.
Su Qinghe took a deep breath, her brow twitched, and she stopped investigating, pulling Ji Yuan down to sit.
"Are you feeling unwell?" she asked with concern.
When Ji Yuan saw that she was being so direct, he blushed and lowered his head without looking at him, replying softly.
"It's...it's okay! It's just that my lower back is a little sore..."
Thinking about Su Qinghe's lewd behavior last night, Ji Yuan felt wronged. She clearly said that was the last time...
Ji Yuan lowered his head, and Su Qinghe noticed the white jade hairpin he was wearing.
Unlike Lin Xi's playfulness, the white jade hairpin made the already gentle person appear even more docile.
It's truly as gentle and refined as jade!
Looking down, Su Qinghe could only see his profile.
The horrible scar has disappeared, leaving smooth skin.
Without that scar, Ji Yuan looks even better!
Yes! It's the charm of a mature man!
Su Qinghe couldn't resist and pressed her lips against his cheek.
Ji Yuan trembled, but remained silent.
Ji Qingyu was originally facing away from Su Qinghe, covering his buttocks, but seeing that she didn't react for a long time, he turned back around out of boredom and happened to see this scene.
"You! Humph!"
Ji Qingyu was provoked and quickly turned back. In broad daylight, under the clear sky, this shameless woman!
She really doesn't treat him like an outsider!
"I can kiss my own man whenever I want. If you don't like it, go back inside!" Su Qinghe glanced at him and said casually.
"My lady! It's almost lunchtime!" Ji Yuan gently tugged at Su Qinghe's clothes.
Seeing that Su Qinghe wasn't angry, he quickly said to Ji Qingyu, "Yu-ge'er, go inside and get the cushion!"
Ji Qingyu didn't say anything and went inside to get a cushion.
When he came out, Lin Xi had already returned. He took a cushion and sat down between Lin Xi and his older brother.
"The restaurant is ready today. Let's finish our meal, pack up, and move in this afternoon!"
Su Qinghe served each of them a dish, except for Ji Qingyu.
"Okay!" The two nodded.
The lunch was exceptionally heartwarming.
After they finished eating, they packed up the things they had brought from Qingshan Village and went to Zuixianglou.
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