63 Leg massage
◎The hand on the waist actually has a tendency to slide down.◎
In the evening, as dusk fell, Pei Yuefang returned home from his post in the palace. When he reached the gate of Anle Garden, he stopped and looked at the brightly lit main room opposite.
The usually deserted mansion instantly became more lively and looked more like a home just because of the arrival of one more person.
The orange candlelight penetrates the window paper, dimly outlining the scene inside.
The silhouette of the girl was traced on the window paper. Sometimes she held her chin in her hand in deep thought, and sometimes she tilted her head to talk to the maid. Her gray-black outline swayed gracefully, like a person coming to life from a shadow play.
The aroma of food, the clatter of dishes, and the faint sound of laughter drifted to the courtyard.
He stood quietly in front of the door, staring silently for a long time, until the accompanying servant whispered a reminder: "Young Master?" Only then did he retract his gaze and step forward.
The maid waiting in the corridor saw him and bowed hurriedly, then turned inside and reported: "Madam, the general is here."
The laughter in the room suddenly stopped, and the next moment the door was opened with a creak, and a faint smell of food mixed with light incense wafted towards him. Pei Yue stepped in, his eyes swept across the inner room, and his body suddenly stopped.
The dazzling red wedding room that was so eye-catching when I left in the morning has now changed completely.
What catches the eye is a mixture of light and dark pink and purple, a white porcelain vase with flowers, smoky-colored cushions, white stone bead curtains, mother-of-pearl screens... Every detail is exquisite, revealing the tenderness and ingenuity of a girl's home.
Pei Yue's Adam's apple moved slightly.
Before he could even open his mouth, his wife fluttered over like a butterfly, gently approaching him, lightly holding his arm and smiling just the right way: "Husband, why are you home so late today? You must have been working hard."
Then, she raised her delicately made-up fair face and tilted her head and said, "Look, my husband, is my room elegantly decorated?"
The girl was petite, barely reaching his chest. When they were pressed against each other like this, with her head slightly lowered, he could just see the red mark on her collarbone hidden by her clothes.
Seeing that the man remained silent and only looked at her neck, Chu Yufu's heart skipped a beat and sweat broke out on her forehead.
The arm she had been holding loosely wrapped around his in an instant, and with a little effort, she led him to the table, her words quickening: "After my husband left today, I was left alone in the room. I felt that this room was empty and deserted. I wanted to make it a comfortable and suitable place for my husband to rest. I personally went to the warehouse to carefully select all the things! My legs are already sore from walking twice, I'm really tired..."
At this point, she bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, her eyes moving, and said with a hint of pity: "But if my husband really doesn't like it, I will remove it and replace it..."
Although he said this, the grievance in his eyes was so clear that it almost overflowed. It was obvious that he liked his arrangement very much.
An ordinary man, seeing his wife pretending to be sensible despite being reluctant to leave, would definitely praise her elegance and try to please her. However, Pei Yue suddenly felt a hint of teasing in his heart.
He raised his eyebrows slightly, opened his thin lips, and uttered only one word: "Okay."
"If my husband likes it... well?" The expected lines were stuck in her throat.
The smile on Chu Yufu's face froze instantly, and her arm around him loosened slightly.
Huh?! Her strategy of retreating to advance had always worked, but why had it suddenly hit a wall this time? What should she do…try persuading him again? But she had already said that if her husband didn't like it, she could withdraw, so she couldn't refuse now.
Her shoulders slumped, and she was about to accept her fate when she heard the man's deep voice again.
"Very good, quite elegant. If you like it, Madam, please keep it."
A huge stone in her heart fell to the ground, and Chu Yufu immediately breathed a sigh of relief. She frowned again, but when her eyes swept across Pei Yue's indifferent face, she couldn't help but spit in her heart: He didn't even tell the whole story! How scary!
Over dinner, she recounted the day's events at the mansion. The man spoke very little, mostly just listening quietly, occasionally acknowledging his understanding with an "hmm." The flickering candlelight and the wafting steam of the food emanated a touch of the warmth of a common home.
After dinner, Pei Yue got up and went to the study.
Qi An led the way, holding a lantern. Recalling the scene of his wife tenderly serving soup to his son during the meal, he couldn't help but glance back at the lights of Anle Garden and said with a smile, "Although the decorations inside the room are indeed a little extraordinarily elaborate, it's obvious that his wife put a lot of thought into it. Just now, when we were eating, his wife even served you soup personally, which shows that she was thinking of you."
Pei Yue heard this, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly. He chuckled and shook his head: "If you really have me in your heart, why would you kill me first and ask for my permission later?"
She was just a little fox who was used to sweet-talking. It was obvious that he liked her, but a few words turned into an elaborate arrangement for him... But he didn't care about these. When marching in the wilderness, he could sleep with the grass as his pillow. It was up to her to do whatever she liked.
At night, Chu Yufu leaned on the soft couch by the window, holding a medical book she had brought with her.
The candlelight was soft, the pages of the book rustled. After an hour, fatigue set in. She rubbed her eyes, called for water, washed up, and changed into soft pajamas. Even after she sank into bed, there was still no sign of Pei Yue.
She lazily called Lan Zhu over and yawned slightly, covering her mouth. "Is the general still in the study?"
Lan Zhu thought for a moment and replied, "While Madam was washing up, I took a peek from afar and saw that the lights in the Golden Jade Pavilion were still on. Do you want me to go and fetch the General?"
"No, no, no need!" Chu Yufu felt her legs go limp instantly when she heard the word 'General' while lying in bed. She waved her hands hastily and even shrank back, "Put down the curtain, I'm sleepy."
Hide for a while while you can.
Lan Zhu lowered the curtain as instructed.
In the darkness, Chu Yufu moved closer to the bed, leaving more space outside. Her breathing gradually became steady and long, and she fell into a light sleep. After an unknown amount of time, she heard subtle noises outside the tent.
Then, the curtain was lifted, and a body with a slightly cool moisture came over, and a big hand naturally wrapped around her waist.
She hadn't slept very soundly to begin with, and when the man lifted the curtain, she was half awake, and when he reached out his hand, she was completely awake.
The hand on her waist was unusually strong and restless, and after a moment, it seemed to be sliding downwards. Her ears suddenly felt hot, and she hurriedly reached out to hold the hand down.
"My... legs hurt... I fell when I got out of bed this morning and my knees are bruised. I have to go back home tomorrow..." His voice was soft and tender, as if he had just woken up, with a hint of barely perceptible nervousness.
The man paused when he heard this. Just when Chu Yufu thought the crisis was over and was secretly relieved, the other party broke free from her hand and continued to explore downwards!
Her heart instantly rose to her throat, and her body tensed slightly. However, that warm, powerful hand simply landed on the base of her sore thighs, massaging them with just the right amount of force, neither too light nor too heavy.
"Here?" The man's deep voice carried a warm breath, which sprayed on the side of her neck, causing her to shrink her neck involuntarily.
The man's strength was just right, and pressing on her leg flesh relieved the soreness very well. She couldn't help but let out a satisfied hum from her nose and hummed softly.
She was a little embarrassed at first, and marveled at how considerate this man could be. But then she thought, they had already done the most intimate things, so what did this mean? Besides, he was the culprit in the first place!
It was only right that she was being served like this! She simply tilted her head and rested her head contentedly on his strong, broad chest.
Xiaoxiao yawned and asked, "What are your plans for the next few days, my husband? When are you going to Uncle Pei's house?"
"What are your plans, Madam?" She could clearly feel the steady vibration of the man's chest as he spoke.
Chu Yufu found a comfortable position in his arms, thought for a moment and said, "The day after tomorrow I have to go to the Xinguo Mansion to give the young master acupuncture. Can we avoid the day after tomorrow?"
After more than a month of meticulous treatment, Young Master Yan has gone from wheezing every three steps and coughing every five steps to being able to walk around the courtyard on his own. The results are remarkable. These five-day treatments must not be interrupted, even after marriage. This is no secret; the man must know.
Pei Yue did know, and he learned it from his immediate superior.
Shen Lanjun, the commander-in-chief of the Palace Guards, was the legitimate son of the Marquis of Anping and Madam Shen's older brother. On his first day back in Beijing, he was stopped by Lord Shen, offering wine. He exclaimed, "It's fate!" He explained that it was inconvenient for him to approach Miss Chu in person, so he had to come to him to thank his fiancée for saving his nephew.
The words were extremely intimate, but in fact there was another meaning - so that he would not make things difficult for Chu Yufu after marriage and would not stop her from going out to see patients.
But Shen Lanjun was worrying too much, he didn't intend to stop it.
He hummed softly and paused for a moment, "Then it won't be too late to visit uncle later."
Chu Yufu felt comfortable being kneaded, and she gradually became drowsy. Half asleep and half awake, she kicked her other leg and mumbled vaguely, "The other side."
It's used.
Pei Yue choked, then readily switched hands, pressing evenly on the other side. Soon, the person in his arms began breathing slowly and steadily, his hands folded on his abdomen as he fell into a peaceful sleep.
He massaged her for a while longer before stopping. He wrapped his arms around her slender waist again, holding her in his arms, resting his chin lightly on the top of her head, and closed his eyes.
On his wedding night, he finally experienced what it meant to be filled with the warmth and beauty of a beautiful woman.
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The next day, the newlyweds were required to return home according to etiquette. Carrying the gifts they had prepared, they boarded a carriage bound for the Chu residence.
Master Chu was extremely satisfied with his new son-in-law, so he naturally wouldn't put on airs. Upon hearing the announcement, he personally went to the front of the second courtyard to welcome him. His attitude was cordial and warm, and even the tone he used when speaking to Chu Yufu was three points softer than before.
After being away for only two days, Chu Yufu stepped into the Chu Mansion again, but she felt an inexplicable sense of confusion in her heart, as if everything had changed and people had changed.
Lunch was served in the front hall. During the meal, Master Chu enthusiastically discussed court affairs with Pei Yue. Chu Yufu ate quietly, her eyes quietly scanning the table.
She didn't know what was going on. She had just been away from home for two days, but she found many things were wrong.
Wu was unusually silent at the banquet, her face pale and dark under her eyes, looking like she hadn't gotten enough rest. She was wearing only a plain satin dress, devoid of her usual jewels. She was known to value her reputation above all else, so why would she be so careless, knowing her new son-in-law was returning home today?
Chu Jinhe also looked like she was preoccupied. She kept her head down the entire time, only picking up the dishes in front of her. She never even raised her eyes to look at her once, and was completely different from the past.
The third brother was as carefree as usual, and the fourth sister was also normal, eating quietly and well-behavedly.
Only Master Chu had a rosy complexion and was chatting and laughing.
Their actions made Chu Yufu feel itchy and she wanted to know what had happened at home.
As soon as she finished her meal, she left Pei Yue to talk to her father, and found an excuse to run to Cishou Hall with her maid.
In Cishou Hall, Grandma Wei seemed to have known she was coming. She had frozen bayberries and watermelons and was waiting for her in the pavilion. She quickly ran into the pavilion and, as soon as she entered, happily clung to Grandma's side, "Grandma!"
Grandma Wei patted her back lovingly. "I knew you were coming. Are you feeling hot? Come sit down and have something cold to cool off."
The two chatted for a while about family matters, and then Grandmother Wei asked with concern, "Is your son-in-law treating you well? Are the stewards in the mansion respectful? Have you given him any trouble?"
Chu Yufu picked up an icy bayberry and put it in her mouth. The sweet and sour juice bloomed on the tip of her tongue. Thinking of the big hands that massaged her legs last night, her face felt slightly hot. She said vaguely, "Pei, my husband treats me very well. The two stewards are also very respectful. On the first day I came in, they handed over the account books and the keys to the storehouse. It's just that I haven't had time to look through the account books in the past few days."
Upon hearing this, Grandma Wei smiled, narrowed her eyes, and said repeatedly, "Okay, okay, that's good."
Chu Yufu asked, "Grandmother, how are you these past two days? The sun has been very strong lately, so please take care of yourself and spend less time in the sun. If managing the household is too tiring, you can ask Aunt Bai to help out."
Hearing her mention Aunt Bai, Grandma Wei's smile deepened, but she didn't comment. She just laughed and said, "I was just about to tell you. When you leave Grandma later, go to Aunt Bai's place and see her."
Chu Yufu blinked in confusion, spit out the bayberry pit, and replied obediently, "Okay."
【Author’s words】
No prize guessing game: What happened to Aunt Bai? [Dog head holding a rose]
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