"What is your sister-in-law afraid of?"
His gentle and melodious tone carried a hint of lighthearted flirting, causing her face to darken as she glanced at him sideways.
They were very close. He leaned forward slightly and pressed her against the door. His warm breath brushed against her neck, sending shivers down her spine.
Wang Wan was slightly annoyed by his offense and pulled her hand away.
"Let go."
Xie Xuan glanced at her, slowly straightened up, and let go.
"Don't be afraid, sister-in-law. Second brother said that your health has been getting weaker lately, so he sent me to bring you medicine."
He walked to the round table, took out a carved and gilded sandalwood box, and handed it over.
"The medicinal ingredient brought from the South China Sea, with its stamen used in medicine, can dispel cold and dampness."
Wang Wan paused and glanced at him sideways.
The two locked eyes, the faint candlelight crackling in the room, half his face hidden in the darkness, his expression unreadable.
Dressed in a golden and crimson robe, with a red mark between his brows, he stood tall and straight, resembling a dashing young master from a noble family.
She lowered her eyes and bit her lip slightly.
Xie Erlang lost both legs in battle in his early years, so how could he have gone to the South China Sea to get medicine? Besides, he had never mentioned it to her.
She didn't take it, and said calmly, "No need, I'm at my limit, it's no use."
As soon as she finished speaking, she felt a sudden pain in her body and coughed violently several times.
Xie Xuan saw her clutching her clothes, her face pale, and spoke.
Does it hurt?
Wang Wan leaned against the carved red pillar and gave a weak "hmm".
Xie Xuan said, "Then sister-in-law, you must hold on, don't die during the wedding ceremony."
Wang Wan, "---"
She looked up in disbelief, her pale cheeks flushing crimson with anger.
She had never been spoken to like that before in her entire life.
He's clearly a young master from a prestigious family, so why does he speak like that?
She turned to leave, but suddenly, she felt dizzy, her body went limp, and she fell backward.
Xie Xuan reached out his jade-like, well-defined hands to support her, half-embracing her in his arms.
Wang Wan was startled and, ignoring the pain, was about to push him away.
Suddenly, he lifted her into the air and scooped her up in his arms.
"Let go—let go."
Xie Xuan lowered her eyes, "Are you still able to walk?"
Wang Wan sensed something was wrong. She had taken medication before leaving, so it was impossible for her to suddenly feel so weak.
She coughed uncomfortably and looked at the incense burner.
"What—what did you do?"
Xie Xuan didn't say anything, and placed her on the bed.
Wang Wan struggled weakly, managing to sit up, her eyes glistening with tears and her breath coming in short gasps.
"Xie San, have you gone mad? Let me go back."
Xie Xuan chuckled softly, sat down on the edge of the couch, and took off the white fox fur coat she was wearing.
Wang Wan was naturally prone to feeling cold, and couldn't help but shiver.
She was wearing only a white dress underneath, her figure was slender, and she was sickly, looking like a frail willow.
Xie Xuan glanced at her a few times, then took the quilt from the inside and covered her with it.
"You rest for a while. I'll have someone brew some medicine, and once you feel better, I'll take you home."
He spoke politely and respectfully, but she always felt he was dangerous and spoke frankly.
"No need, I'll drink it when I get back."
“Sister-in-law, listen to me. If you collapse on the road, it will kill you.”
He suddenly moved closer and whispered in my ear.
Wang Wan's back trembled, and she instinctively tensed up and stepped back.
She suppressed her fear and looked him straight in the eye.
“What we are doing is unreasonable, and if word gets out, it will bring shame to the aristocratic families.”
Upon hearing this, Xie Xuan chuckled and looked at her teasingly.
"What are you saying, sister-in-law? I was just delivering medicine for my brother. You are just resting here for a while because you are feeling weak."
He paused, then leaned down and brought his face closer to hers.
"It seems my sister-in-law has misunderstood."
Wang Wan was annoyed by his deliberate teasing, but for some reason, she felt very weak and dizzy, and wanted to sleep.
She held her forehead, looking somewhat weak as she urged him on.
"Get out."
Xie Xuan stepped back, tucked the blanket around her, and got up.
"Then sister-in-law, you should rest first. I'll go and have someone brew your medicine."
He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and left.
The night was cool and still, and the soft footsteps slowly faded away.
Hearing the sound of someone leaving, Wang Wan propped herself up and stood up.
But before he could take more than a few steps, his head tilted to the side and he collapsed onto the soft couch behind him.
When Xie Xuan came in, he saw that the person had fallen into a deep sleep.
He turned and closed the door, opened the vermilion window, and a cool breeze blew in, carrying a faint fragrance from inside the room.
He walked to the soft couch, picked the person up horizontally, and placed them back on the couch.
She lay there obediently and quietly, with a light blue silk brocade spread beneath her. Her slender and delicate body was slightly hunched, as fragile as a white epiphyllum blooming quietly.
Her small, fair face was almost translucent, like smooth, creamy jade, and her lips moved slightly, soft and delicate.
Xie Xuan glanced at her a few times, then reached out to unbutton the buttons on her clothes.
Women from noble families are pampered from birth, their skin as smooth and delicate as jade, and a gentle pinch will leave a red mark.
The soft, smooth, and creamy white liquid overflowed between my fingers.
His breathing grew heavier, as if an insatiable beast was roaring within him.
In the dim, enchanting light, their hot breaths mingled together.
Although Wang Wan was asleep, he was sucking and licking her, and she couldn't help but moan. Her whole body was limp as if she was about to melt.
The soft, lingering sounds made the man's eyes grow even darker and redder.
A gust of wind blew by, extinguishing the candlelight and lowering the red gauze curtain.
In the dimly lit tent, he pressed himself against her and kissed her passionately.
An ambiguous and alluring atmosphere arose and spread, its clean and sweet scent seemingly threatening to engulf one.
After an unknown amount of time, the activity inside stopped.
Xie Xuan looked up at her, his breathing heavy.
The cool moonlight shone through the red gauze curtains onto her face, making her usually pale cheeks glow with a rosy luster, and the fine strands of hair clinging to her pink lips trembled as she breathed.
He closed his eyes, suppressing the urge to roar, and half-propped himself up.
It was hot inside the tent, and after being entangled for a while, Wang Wan's body was covered in a thin layer of sweat. She unconsciously kicked the blanket, revealing her long, straight, slender legs.
Xie Xuan leaned against the bedside, glanced at her sideways, his scarlet eyes revealing a hint of desire. He looked away, casually picked up the quilt to cover her, and got out of bed.
He picked up the robe from the ground, put it on, and went to the washroom at the back to wash up.
Once inside, it took more than half an hour to come out.
Wang Wan noticed someone lying down beside her, and an unfamiliar aura swept around her, enveloping her completely.
She tried to open her eyes, but her head was so heavy that she couldn't open them.
A soft murmur came from her arms.
Xie Xuan lowered his eyes and leaned closer, but couldn't hear what she was saying.
He smiled slightly and pulled her into his arms.
Suddenly, he seemed to remember something, grabbed her soft, boneless hand, and scratched several marks on his chest.
Her hands were slender, with rounded nails painted with red nail polish. She scratched them a few times, leaving clear scratch marks.
He examined the person carefully by the moonlight, and seeing that it seemed plausible, he was satisfied. He then held the person in his arms and fell asleep.
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