Punish as you please
In the days following the departure of the students from Gezhong, Yi Shen did nothing but follow Wu Qi. Wherever Wu Qi went, he went. When Wu Qi ate, he ate; when Wu Qi slept, he slept; when Wu Qi drew sketches in the study, he... sat beside him, sipping tea.
When Wu Qi was drawing, he was extremely focused, able to exclude everything and everyone from his mind. In his hand was a pen, under his hand were sheets of paper, and beside him were books.
The books were stacked on the table, not very neat because she would flip through them from time to time. Gradually, from Yi Shen's perspective, Wu Qi could no longer be seen; all he could see was the stack of books.
So Yi Shen moved to a spot where he could see Wu Qi and continued to enjoy his tea.
Wu Qi had a general idea of how to break the cannon-like creature in her mind. She had to quickly write down some fleeting thoughts, otherwise they would drift away from her and never be seen again.
Although there were still flowers in her hair, she wouldn't let her hair down at this time. Instead, she would braid her hair and tie it with a hairband.
Bright and intelligent.
This courtyard is not as convenient as the Moonfall Camp, and the study is not as spacious as the Moonfall Camp's attic, but it is comfortable and cozy, and Yi Shen's traces are everywhere.
Wu Qijing wrote two words on the paper: Phoenix Feather.
"Brother Wei Chong,"
Wu Qi now calls Yi Shen "Wei Chong Gege" (Brother Weichong), though not very often. But whenever he does, no matter what Yi Shen is doing, he always looks at her.
Just like now, he looked at her and said, "Have I bothered you?"
Wu Qi didn't react at first, then shook her head with amusement after a while, took the paper and walked to Yi Shen's side. Yi Shen reached out and hugged her in his arms.
"Isn't the aroma of tea bothersome?" he asked.
"Not too bothersome."
"Am I bothering people?" he asked again.
Wu Qi replied, "Others may not know, but with you by my side, I feel very at ease."
This was not a lie or words to make Yi Shen happy; it was Wu Qi's genuine experience. From childhood to adulthood, as long as Yi Shen was by her side, she felt at ease and didn't even have time to consider whether the road ahead was smooth or a cliff.
"That's good. I was afraid of bothering you." Yi Shen kissed the corner of her mouth. "Why did you call me just now? What did you want to show me?"
"Oh, right." Wu Qi showed the paper to Yi Shen. "Look at the phoenix feather."
For Wu Qi, the birth of Phoenix Feather was easier than that of Cannon Scale. Although it wasn't much easier, the birth of Cannon Scale did lay the foundation for the birth of Phoenix Feather. The principle of cannons and the appearance of crystal walls saved Wu Qi a lot of trouble. In addition, Cannon Scale was completely created under her heavy pressure, working day and night.
Now that she's much more relaxed, she can focus more intently on her research.
After carefully examining the paper, Yi Shen placed it on the table, put his arm around Wu Qi's waist, and pulled her closer to him before softly saying, "No rush."
He kissed Wu Qi's forehead, afraid that Feng Yu would bring her even the slightest pressure.
"The weather is nice today. Let's rest for a while, and I'll carry you to get some sunshine, okay?"
Wu Qi instantly understood what he was worried about, and his heart softened. He put his arms around Wu Qi's neck and said, "You should sleep in the sun. Just for a little while."
Changru Town is warm, and the sun will be even stronger after the spring equinox. Warmth will soon turn hot, so Yi Shen dares not let Wu Qi sleep in the sun for fear of sunburning her skin.
After carrying her outside, I found a shady spot under a tree and called someone to bring over a recliner.
He lay on the recliner, holding her close, and gently patted her back to lull her to sleep after covering them both with a thin blanket.
Wu Qi has been sleeping much better these past few days than before, and soon fell asleep in Yi Shen's arms. The sun was getting brighter, and the shade was no longer effective. Yi Shen touched Wu Qi's face and whispered, "Little Qi, let's go inside to sleep. Hold me tight."
Wu Qi didn't open his eyes or wake up. He responded with a sound and then grabbed Yi Shen's clothes, thus holding him tightly.
Yi Shen smiled and said, "Good girl."
Then, they carried the person and the blanket inside.
He didn't really care about Feng Yu; he only cared whether Wu Qi in his arms was having nightmares. He had just enough Wu Qi, and if Feng Yu increased his pressure, he would find another way to rise to a higher position.
However, that method is more dangerous and more ruthless.
Wu Qi rarely dreamed anymore, so naturally she wouldn't wake up startled from her dreams. This time, she was greeted by Yi Shen's pecks and gentle coaxing.
"Xiao Qi, wake up."
"Let's wake up and go to sleep tonight, otherwise we won't be able to sleep."
"Xiao Qi, give me a hug, get up."
"..."
With each word and kiss, he had already kissed her from her forehead to the corner of her mouth.
The doors and windows were closed, leaving only the two of them in the room. Wu Qi, covered with a thin blanket, nestled in Yi Shen's arms, drifted in and out of sleep, feeling warm, soft, and comfortable all over.
She reached out and wrapped her arms around Yi Shen's neck, saying, "I want a kiss."
Not fully awake, her words were unclear. Even after Yi Shen heard her clearly, he deliberately asked, "Where do you want to kiss me?"
“The mouth,” Wu Qi said.
Yi Shen smiled, "She'll wake up after a short kiss."
Wu Qi nodded, staring intently at Yi Shen's mouth, looking impatient. She really liked Yi Shen's mouth; when she was young, she had thought about drawing it on paper, but when she actually tried to put pen to paper, she found that lines and colors seemed inadequate to capture it.
Her gaze was too intense. Yi Shen shook his head and chuckled, then covered her eyes with his hand. Before Wu Qi could express her displeasure, he kissed her.
A tender and lingering kiss.
The two drew closer and closer, their lips and tongues mingling. Wu Qi said, "I want to see you..." The hand that had been covering her eyes moved to her waist, and she saw Yi Shen.
Yi Shen asked, "You saw me?"
She nodded.
Yi Shen patted her head, "Then close your eyes, and kiss me a little longer."
This time, Wu Qi closed his eyes, and after he closed his eyes...
The thin blanket between the two was somewhat in the way.
A light rain suddenly began to fall, pattering on the eaves, in the courtyard, and on the flowers and plants. Inside, all was quiet except for the sound of rain and kisses. The two embraced tighter and tighter, the thin blanket between them getting in the way.
When one person backs down, the other has to take the initiative, and the kiss just keeps going.
Like that rain, it got heavier and heavier.
Yi Shen patted Wu Qi's head and kissed her cheek, saying, "I can't kiss you anymore." His breathing was unsteady, and he should have retreated away from Wu Qi, but he still let himself hold her in his arms.
Wu Qi looked up and said, "It's raining."
"Um."
She added, "We can't get out."
Yi Shen didn't answer this time; she wanted to go out, and the rain couldn't stop her. He steadied his breathing and waited for Wu Qi's next words. He had assumed she had thought of something fun, and he should let her have her way.
But to his utter surprise, she said, "I want you."
I want him.
On a rainy day, right after a tender kiss.
"Xiao Qi," Yi Shen was about to say something when Wu Qi interrupted him, "Yi Shen, I am very clear-headed and I know what will happen."
She kissed him and said, "I do."
His gaze was clear and unwavering, not deceptive.
Yi Shen raised his hand and gently touched her lips, a gesture that was both restrained and wanton.
He said, "I said I was willing."
Changru Town is located on the border, backed by a series of mountains. When the setting sun falls on these mountains, one can see the verdant peaks clustered together, with falling flowers and light rain. There is no need for the sound of a zither to express the feelings of longing.
A light rain was falling outside the window, and pedestrians passed by with umbrellas.
Tears slid down her inner garment, which was then gently kissed. The jade-like skin slowly softened the wetness, causing her clothes to fall to the ground. Her lips parted slightly, her hair fluttered, and a choked, panting breath filled the air.
Rain falls to the ground, kisses fall on the body.
Until the setting sun disappeared on the horizon, the full moon hung high in the sky, stars kept company with the night, and raindrops dampened the petals. The rain stopped, and all sound ceased.
Yi Shen pulled Wu Qi into his arms, covered them both with the blanket, kissed Wu Qi's red and wet eyes, and said, "You said you were willing, so you still have to cry a little."
Wu Qi pointed to the marks on her body and gave him a reproachful look.
Feeling unusually at ease despite his own fault, Yi Shen smiled and gently rubbed the teeth marks on her little finger, relaxed and carefree, with no intention of getting out of bed.
Wu Qi said, "I can understand anything else, but why did you bite my little finger?"
The teeth marks on his little finger were very faint and would disappear after a good night's sleep; Yi Shen had bitten with restraint. As if he had gained some authority, Yi Shen said with a rather righteous air, "I wanted to bite."
Wu Qi chuckled and said, "You just want to bite?"
Yi Shen, feigning affection, said coquettishly, "Is it not allowed?"
“Sure, sure.” Wu Qi’s eyes crinkled. “I thought you were going to reveal some secret you’d been keeping hidden, or that my little finger meant something to you that you wanted to bite it.”
"Secrets buried deep in your heart?" Yi Shen said, "There are many. For example, that half of the love poem was written specifically for you. For example, the reason I don't like 'Young Master Yi's Etiquette Manual' is because that love poem for you was not finished."
Wu Qi nestled against his chest and said lazily, "I guessed it."
Yi Shen twirled a strand of her hair, and upon hearing this, raised an eyebrow slightly and asked, "What did you guess?"
Wu Qi said, "I guessed you were in love with me."
On a snowy day, she opened the window to let in some fresh air in Yi Shen's room. After a while, she lay down and almost fell asleep. She was still thinking about what Yi Shen had said—it's cold, don't take a nap in the cold.
Therefore, she only closed her eyes, but did not fall asleep.
She opened her eyes in a daze and saw the person she longed for standing not far away, separated from her by a blanket of frost and snow. The frost and snow blurred his face, but his gaze lingered on her for a long time.
Then, he strode forward, stepped into the room, closed the window, and picked her up and placed her on the bed.
“At that time, I was fairly certain that you loved me,” Wu Qi said.
“At that time, I listened to my brother’s words and waited and stayed with him,” Yi Shen said.
"I'm sorry, I tried so hard to keep you out of this mess, but still..."
Yi Shen chuckled lightly, "Back then, we were both pawns. Even if it weren't your wish, I would have stepped into this situation. Staying on the sidelines is not a good option, and besides, for me, having you here is the best choice."
Unbeknownst to him, Yi Shen seemed to have unlocked some secret, uttering sweet nothings one after another. Wu Qi tilted his head back, pinched his cheek, and pretended to be fierce, saying, "Tell me, what storybook did you read?"
Yi Shen let her hold his hand and replied, "These are words I was going to say to you anyway, sooner or later."
Wu Qi kissed him and said, "Even so, I will not forgive you for your persistent behavior of calling for a halt."
Yi Shen replied, "I'll take whatever punishment I'm given."
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