Chapter 28: It's human nature to fall in love with her. The left hand is a tender caress, the right...
Lin Meizhu raised her eyelids, taking in his playful expression, and said slowly, "Which one are you talking about?"
Shen Changfeng's expression changed instantly. He had only been joking at first, but seeing how she was seriously thinking about it and trying to verify it, it seemed like she really had it in the past?!
The hand that was pinching her waist tightened its strength, and he pressed down on her Beiyue, asking in a questioning tone: "How many do you have?"
Lin Meizhu hummed softly in her throat, then said slowly, "I haven't asked the prince either."
In other words, don't ask, who hasn't had a past?
Shen Changfeng's teeth itched with hatred. Whether he asked or not, she was the only one involved. But she was different. She admitted it freely, yet she kept her past secrets secret. He leaned close to her neck and warned, "You'd better never let me know who they are."
Xiaoyue's palms were soft and began to tremble and twitch again.
Shen Changfeng's expression eased slightly. He rolled over and lay back on the wooden couch, cradling the exhausted woman in his arms. He carefully studied her face, which hadn't fully recovered from her sated state. He stroked the roots of her moist, raven-black eyelashes, kissed the tip of her round, plump nose, and gently licked the scar on her lips.
He felt that Lin Meizhu had just admitted it too readily, and it was possible that she was still angry with him. Even if she really was deliberately deceiving him, what would it matter?
It's human nature. My wife is so beautiful, it's human nature to fall in love with her.
She loved him now, and he was the one she would spend the rest of her life with. That was all that mattered. A thought flashed through his mind: What would it be like if they had a child? Just thinking about it made him curl his lips.
Shen Changfeng even considered himself lucky. As the saying goes, marry a virtuous wife and a beautiful concubine. His wife possessed both qualities: virtuous and dignified, yet also charming and attractive.
Generally speaking, a girl born as a concubine with outstanding appearance would be spotted very early and hired as a concubine of a high-ranking official or wealthy businessman. Lin Meizhu's appearance was beyond description.
He thought her name was perfectly chosen, not because of the "Mei" character, but because of the "Zhu" character. Like a pearl, round and smooth, soft in the mouth and warm in the palm of the hand... perhaps calling her "Baozhu" would be more appropriate, as she was a treasure from head to toe.
But she was obviously unaware of her own power to bewitch people, and her eyes were always clean and pure.
The ultimate purity is charm.
She hadn't been as tongue-tied as she was now when she was trying to evade him just now, but he had plenty of patience.
He saw the moisture in her eyes, gently held the side of her face, and listened to the faint sobs in her throat. He knew what she wanted to say, and he shook his head: "No, it's not enough."
He gently tucked her long hair behind her ear and inserted his other finger into her hair, slowly but firmly.
The left hand is tender caress, the right hand is brutal pleasure.
Amidst the dense tide, Shen Changfeng raised his head slightly, exhaled a breath of hot air, and suddenly shivered violently, almost losing his wooden ring.
Lin Meizhu glared at him fiercely. Before she could close her teeth again, he grabbed her jaw and said through gritted teeth, "I think you deserve to be punished!"
He picked the person up and walked towards the bunk bed.
After the fierce battle, both of them were resting and recuperating.
Shen Changfeng was full and in a good mood, so he told the story of the letter: "Your sister wrote you a letter and sent you a few rabbits."
Lin Meiju's breathing became even, and she barely lifted her eyelids halfway, and hummed softly, indicating that she was listening.
"Your mother, Wang, hasn't been feeling well lately. She said she's very scared."
Lin Meizhu suddenly opened her eyes and frowned, "When did the letter come from?"
"At noon."
Lin Meizhu slowly stood up: "I have to find time to go back and take a look."
Shen Changfeng saw that her calves were still trembling when she stood up, and carried her to the bathroom.
She steadied herself on the edge of the barrel and rubbed her belly.
Shen Changfeng listened to the sound of dripping water, turned around, and saw that she was so tired that half of her body was leaning on the screen, so he said, "Let me help you."
Lin Meiju avoided his hand without thinking and put on a stern face.
Shen Changfeng was not annoyed. After all, it was his good deed. He took a clean towel and wiped her body. "You don't have to go on duty tomorrow. I'll go back with you."
The Wei Dynasty has a three-day holiday during the Dragon Boat Festival, and tomorrow is the last day.
Lin Meizhu had no reason to refuse, so she said yes. Noticing that he seemed unusually easy to talk tonight, she casually said, "There's something I want to ask the prince."
"A few days ago, I was taking inventory of the warehouse and found a lot of old cloth piled up. I thought it would be a shame to throw it away, so I decided to select some good ones to make winter linings for the servants. The rest can be sent to the temple for merit. There are also some ancient books and paintings that have been dampened and are useless if left lying around. Prince, do you think you could send someone to check their prices and sell them for a good price while they are still in good condition?"
Shen Changfeng said: "These are all trivial matters, you can make the decision."
Lin Meizhu hummed and said, "Normally, I should ask the prince for his opinion, but the prince has been away from the capital for a while, and Concubine Liu is not feeling well either. I dare not make any decisions on my own, so I have no choice but to ask the prince for his opinion."
When Shen Changfeng heard her mention Shen Zhongda, his tone was somewhat contemptuous: "When my mother comes back, he will come back."
Lin Meiju realized that Shen Zhongda was not sent abroad on business, but was pursuing Li Jieyi.
Her hands were sore from rubbing, and Lin Meizhu thought it was enough, so she used a handkerchief to wipe her legs. Seeing that the person opposite her kept looking at where her hands were, she silently shifted her gaze and said, "Then I'll go get the key to the storeroom another day."
Shen Changfeng raised his eyebrows and said, "The key is not with you?"
Lin Meizhu nodded: "I don't know much about household affairs, and the eldest princess asked me to learn for a while."
Shen Changfeng sneered: "She has bad intentions and wants to make you and Auntie get into a bloody mess. But Auntie doesn't want to fight for it. You are also a kind-hearted person... Auntie has asthma, so don't ask her to go over when you are doing inventory in the warehouse. It will be the same in the future. You will make the decisions on all matters, big or small. Let her rest assured and recuperate."
Lin Meizhu asked, "Isn't this a bad idea...should we wait for the Princess and the Prince's Mansion to return before making a decision?"
Shen Changfeng made the final decision: "No need! Sooner or later, you will be the one to take charge. It's just that this palace has been neglected for many years, so you will have to work harder."
Shen Zhongda was a rough man, and Li Jieyi was not in a position to take care of the household affairs for him. Over the years, Shen, the chief steward, had been busy running the household affairs alone. The palace had complicated miscellaneous affairs, so it was naturally difficult to take care of everything.
Lin Meizhu shook her head: "It's what I should do." It's hard work, but it's worth it as long as I can make some money.
Shen Changfeng had no idea of her true intentions. He simply felt that he had married the right person. Every time he looked at her for a long time, his bones felt like they were filled with foam, and his heart felt soft and mushy. He hugged Lin Meizhu from behind, resting his chin gently on her shoulder, and said, "And the key to my private treasury, take it with you."
This is a pleasant surprise.
Lin Meizhu tilted her head, her eyes asking, "Give it to me?"
He saw her big, wet eyes filled with surprise and joy, and he couldn't help but be moved. He gently kissed her slightly swollen lips and said softly, "Well, all for you."
Lin Meizhu smiled with her eyes curved. "Then I'll keep it safe and not let a single cent of this silver go missing."
Shen Changfeng also laughed with her and carried her back to the bed. "Money is like flowing water. If it doesn't flow, it will rot. Money must be used flexibly to increase it. I bought a few shops before, but because I didn't have time to manage them, I rented them out. If you have time, you can take back the shops and do some business."
This is what I’ve been waiting for! This is what I’ve been waiting for!
Lin Meizhu's eyes lit up, and she said with some uneasiness, "But I have no experience. What if I accidentally lose money..."
Shen Changfeng didn't care. His private funds could at least support an ordinary family of five for a lifetime. Even if she had no experience, how much could she lose? As long as she was happy, that was all.
"Do whatever you want. Any losses are on me."
Shen Changfeng put her on the inside and said, "Go to sleep."
Although Lin Meizhu was also sleepy, she was reluctant to fall asleep immediately. The breathing of the person beside her gradually became regular. She gently removed the hand on her waist and quietly increased the distance between them.
I glanced up inadvertently and caught a glimpse of his sleeping face in the moonlight. His lips were as sharp as a blade, but his lower lip curved softly, as if cold jade had been carved to perfection and then suddenly softened, leaving a soft flaw.
His lips are soft and kissable.
Lin Meiju sighed inwardly. If she had not been deceived by his appearance, she would not have suffered so much.
She also felt it was ironic. After she had let it go, he still came to her. What had he been doing before? She hadn't confessed to him yet, but was just trying to find a way out for herself.
She needs money, lots of money.
Although her dowry was already a considerable sum, one of the portions belonged to Lin Youan. Lin Meiju valued this rare sisterhood and always wanted to return it; Chen Huisheng was old and had difficulty walking, the humidity in Lingnan was not suitable for recuperation, and the old man had always wanted to return to his roots in Hubei; the money for travel, buying a house, running a medicine shop, and the seventh day of the first lunar month, after entering the officialdom, he would definitely need money to take care of things... the money on hand was far from enough.
But she was just as sleepy as a pillow. Now she had the key to the warehouse, but to be safe she had to avoid the sight of Chief Manager Shen... What could she do...
She was thinking as she fell asleep, and her eyelids gradually became heavy. Half asleep and half awake, she suddenly heard a sudden and rapid knock on the door, and she jumped in fright.
Shen Changfeng had taken her back to his arms at some point. He held her arms tightly and said, "Don't be afraid."
Lin Meizhu's heart was still beating wildly when she heard Shen Changfeng ask again, "What's the matter?"
Chen Yue's voice came from outside: "Sir, something happened to the Qin family. The Second Young Master Qin is here and wants you to come over."
Shen Changfeng recalled the bad things that happened on his wedding night and was silent for a while. "Qin Yan is missing, right?"
Chen Yue was obviously stunned for a moment, then replied, "Yes."
Shen Changfeng nestled back into Lin Meizhu's neck and said unhappily, "Tell him to get out!"
Suddenly, a hoarse cry like a gong rang out from outside the door: "Second brother! Second brother! It's over! My eldest brother is missing. At first, the people below thought he was just out patrolling the river. Later, someone found a floating corpse downstream. After checking the pass, they realized it was a minor official under my eldest brother! Wuuwuwu... They began to search anxiously, and it has been seven days now!"
"My elder brother, he hasn't been seen for seven days!"
"My mother has fainted twice after hearing the news, and my eldest sister-in-law is also terrified. There is no one in the family who can make a decision... Second brother! Is my eldest brother... Second brother, please come out quickly!"
What Qin Ting said was terrifying, but his actions were even more frightening. He cried, yelled, and banged on the door. The more Chen Yue tried to stop him, the more desperately he rushed forward. Lin Meizhu could clearly see a pair of legs flapping in the air, as if he was about to kick the door down.
This villa is not like a royal palace. The side rooms are small and unique, which means that you can see the bed when you open the door.
Lin Meizhu silently wrapped herself tightly in the quilt. Shen Changfeng lowered the curtain and said, "I'll be back soon."
Lin Meizhu reached out to take her clothes, but Shen Changfeng stopped her: "No, just go to sleep."
As soon as Shen Changfeng stepped out of the door, his sobs were deafening, as if he was about to overturn the roof. Then, he scolded her, and her sobs subsided, whimpering like a scolded dog.
Not long after, Shen Changfeng came back.
He frowned, as if sensing that things were getting a bit tricky, and said, "Tomorrow you'll just wait for me at the foot of the mountain, and we'll go back to the Lin Mansion together."
Lin Meizhu held the curtain in her hands, only her eyes were exposed as she looked up at him. She blinked, indicating that she understood.
Shen Changfeng took two steps, and his pace gradually slowed down as he recalled her eyes that were filled with water.
Just as she was about to lie down, the curtain was suddenly lifted. Lin Meizhu almost cried out, but then she felt soft, warm lips land on her forehead. "Wait for me."
At that time, Shen Changfeng didn't know that he would be away for so long, but fortunately, Lin Meizhu kept her promise and waited for him to come back.
But when he came back, she had already written the divorce papers.
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