Holding a Pearl
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Xie Zhiy_an, the eldest legitimate son of the century-old Xie clan, was noble to the core and as refined as jade. He married the most dignified young lady from a family of scholars, and everyone said they were a perfect match, destined by heaven.
Initially, Xie Zhiy_an didn't care much about the marriage; it was merely for managing his inner household and serving his elders. Even in conjugal matters, he maintained a solemn composure, never overstepping. Thus, shortly after their wedding, he left for the frontier without a second thought.
Fortunately, his wife was virtuous. Her monthly letters detailed everything, leaving no room for complaint. Until the ninth year of Zhende. On the day frost and snow covered Chang'an, Xie Zhiy_an returned to court early.
Later, he stepped into the "Linlang Pavilion," which had become famous in Yanbei in less than two years. Inside, the pearl curtains were half-rolled, and the room shone brightly. Twelve young men in brocade clothes, half-undressed, knelt in rows, their bare torsos adorned with various beautiful trinkets.
His supposedly 'dignified and proper'夫人, his wife, was holding a vermilion brush, pointing at a certain young man's waist. The tip of the brush moved three points downwards, and she commented with a smile: "The gold chain is exactly one inch longer, perfect."
"Bang." The mother-of-pearl screen crashed to the ground. Xie Zhiy_an, clad in dark robes stained with frost, stood at the door, stepping on the shattered pieces. "Madam, what an elegant pastime," he said, a dangerous smile playing on his refined, jade-like face. At this moment, the wind and snow swirled in, and the room fell silent. Only the gentle clinking of pearls and jade could be heard.
【Short Scene - Conjugal matters are, in essence, etiquette】
On a rainy night, the Linlang Pavilion was brightly lit. Sheng Puzhu was pressed against the dressing table, watching the usually upright Lord Xie try on each piece of jewelry. "Is the jade pendant tied like this?" "How do you wrap the pearl chain?"
"This jade ring... why doesn't Madam personally put it on for me?" He leaned down and bit the small mole on her earlobe, his voice burning. 【Usage Notes:】 ·A sweet post-marital story - lighthearted everyday life ·When the model couple tears off their disguise ·Fantasy - extensive private settings - 1v1, pure on both sides Story Tags: Deep Affection, Heaven-Sent Match, Sweet Story, Marriage First Love Later.
Characters: Sheng Puzhu, Xie Zhiy_an, Charismatic.
Brief introduction: When the model couple tears off their disguise. Moral: I am me, the first class in the world, the best here.