Chapter 50 Familiar Taste
In the side room, Lu Changning was not there. Yun Wan took off her outer clothes and only wore a light gauze inner shirt.
Yueya boiled some hot water and came in. When she saw the marks on her body, she couldn't help but exclaimed.
Thinking that this was not her own yard and that the old lady and Aunt Zhong lived next door, she quickly covered her mouth to avoid attracting attention.
Putting down the copper basin of hot water in her hand, she came to Yun Wan and stared at the red marks on her shoulders and collar, feeling both embarrassed and distressed:
"Ma'am, these marks on your body...were they made this afternoon?"
She observed Yun Wan's expression and asked cautiously.
In a flash, she suddenly remembered something and immediately asked, "Is it the Seventh Master that the man in blue mentioned? Did he bully you?!"
Yun Wan opened her lips and said, "It's him."
Seeing her so calm, Yueya suddenly felt that the name sounded familiar, as if she had heard Yuezhi mention it before.
Yes, it was the nobleman who sent the lady back last Cold Food Festival. Yuezhi said that the man was called "Seventh Master"!
It seems that he is someone the lady is familiar with.
"Madam, who is the Seventh Master? How could he be so powerful?"
Yueya's gaze fell on the mottled marks on Yun Wan's body again. She naturally knew where these marks came from.
When the Third Master was still alive, he and his wife loved each other very much. Even though he was weak, there would be more or less marks on his wife's body every few days.
But how could there be so many? At first glance, I thought the lady had been bitten by mosquitoes all afternoon.
Yun Wan waved at her and Yueya leaned over.
Yun Wan whispered something to her, and Yueya was stunned and stood still.
Shocked, she realized the seriousness of the situation and immediately assured, "Madam, don't worry. I will keep this a secret and won't reveal a single word!"
Yun Wan hummed, "That girl Yue'e is a bit of a fuss. Find some time to talk to her privately so she doesn't reveal the truth."
Yueya nodded heavily: "I understand."
Under the dim candlelight, Yun Wan was dressed in plain clothes and had a plain face, looking as cool and pure as an angel. Only a few pale red marks exposed on her neck added a bit of ambiguity and tenderness.
Yueya wrung out a hot handkerchief and wiped her face. Seeing this, she whispered, "I'll go get some soothing cream to apply to you, to prevent the marks from getting worse tomorrow and being noticed."
Especially Aunt Zhong, who likes to find fault and dislikes her own wife. If she becomes suspicious, it will definitely bring trouble to the wife.
Fortunately, she was far away from the door just now, and it was night, otherwise she would have noticed something strange if she had come closer.
"Go ahead."
After getting consent, Yueya walked out lightly, ready to look for the medicine in the suitcase.
In an instant, Yun Wan was the only one left in the room. She sat alone on the round stool in front of the dressing table, staring at herself through the bronze mirror in front of her.
She has black hair and fair skin, a rosy complexion, a rosy complexion, and an indescribable charm in her eyebrows. Her cherry lips are red and plump, and she looks full of energy.
He didn't look like he had just recovered from a serious illness, but rather like he had drunk too much tonic.
A sigh escaped from his lips.
......
At the top of the mountain, after Yun Wan left, silence returned to the Moon Cave Gate.
Emperor Jingxuan sat in the hot spring with his clothes on, his broad back leaning against the jade wall, exactly where Yun Wan had been not long ago.
His black hair was scattered and soaked in the water, and there was a hint of satisfaction on his cold and resolute handsome face. His thin lips were scarlet, and there was wild desire between his brows. His dark and moist eyes were slightly lowered, looking at the pink cloth in his hand.
Jiang Fusheng, dressed in casual clothes, quietly appeared and stood beside the screen on the shore. He bowed his head and reported, "Master, the Xuanlong Guards have sent Madam Lu back safely without attracting anyone's attention."
There seemed to be a sound of splashing water, and Emperor Jingxuan changed his long legs and moved them to a new position.
Hearing this, he hummed: "Well done."
His clothes were completely soaked, and a scratch mark was faintly visible on the open collar. It became more obvious after being soaked in water, and the edge was red and swollen, but Emperor Jingxuan seemed unaware.
He looked into the distance, his gaze falling on the moon hanging in the night sky. The moonlight was lonely and cold, but it spread across the world, illuminating everyone. It was cold and gentle, just like his wife.
"How about I bring your wife into the palace? Will your wife be happy?" Emperor Jingxuan said suddenly.
He doesn't think so.
But Jiang Fusheng didn't dare to say this directly, so he hesitated:
"I am not Madam Lu, so I dare not speak rashly. However, being your companion is a blessing, and no woman would be unwilling to do so. I believe Madam Lu would also be happy."
"But if Your Majesty truly wants to treat Madam Lu well, why not ask Madam Lu in person?"
Emperor Jingxuan chuckled softly, his eyes filled with a deep, unwavering intensity: "Of course she won't agree."
The woman only had her late husband in her heart.
The corners of Jiang Fusheng's mouth twitched and his heart was beating fast.
Since you already know, why bother asking?
Emperor Jingxuan lowered his eyes and said as if to himself, "I want Madam to be by my side, but I don't want to hurt Madam's feelings. What should I do?"
If he forcibly imprisoned his wife in the palace, he would be no different from a robber, which was not what he wanted.
But he hadn't seen his wife for a long time and missed her terribly.
At this time, Jiang Fusheng said, "I heard a few days ago that a perfumer in the Incense Bureau had to take leave to return home because his mother was seriously ill. The vacant position has no one to replace it for the time being..."
The unfinished meaning is self-evident.
Emperor Jingxuan glanced at him and chuckled, "You seem to know everything."
Jiang Fusheng smiled flatteringly: "This is my duty as a servant. It is my honor to share your worries."
Speaking of incense, Emperor Jingxuan pinched the pink cloth and sniffed it.
Was it an illusion? Why did he feel a sense of familiarity?
But how is that possible?
Jiang Fusheng, who was standing by, was so frightened when he saw this scene that he quickly lowered his head and dared not look around.
If he guessed correctly, what His Majesty was holding in his hand was a woman's undergarment?
There is no need to guess who it belongs to.
.......
Unexpectedly, Yun Wan had a good sleep last night. She had no nightmares and was not woken up. She slept very deeply, so she woke up around noon the next day.
After a night, the marks on her body only faded a little, but they were still very obvious at first glance, especially on Yun Wan's skin, which was as delicate as cream and as white as porcelain.
Yueya: "I'll go get some powder to cover it up for you."
However, the effect of makeup was limited. Even a layer of it could not completely cover the marks on her neck. Yun Wan had no choice but to change into a stand-up collar dress.
After washing up and going out, she happened to meet Aunt Zhong who was also going out at the door. She was still thinking about what happened last night. She glanced at Yun Wan and turned away.
Yun Wan ignored it.
Looking up, I saw Yue'e walking slowly with a large basket in her arms. "Madam, someone brought some fresh peaches and pomegranates!"
Yun Wan glanced at the beautiful fruit in the basket and asked, "Who sent it?"
Yue'e hesitated for a moment and whispered, "It was someone from the manor on the top of the mountain. He said he wanted to give you a taste of something new. As soon as he saw me, he put the basket down and ran away."
As if he was afraid that they would not accept it.
Yue'e asked, "Madam, should we stay?"
"Keep."
Why not stay?
Yun Wan ordered: "Pick some out and send some to the old lady and the second sister-in-law's room."
After processing the fruit, Lu Changning, who had not been seen all night, came back slowly.
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