Chapter 54 Even when she's angry, she's still incredibly cute...
"Fine, he can have whoever he wants, whether they are noble ladies or commoners. As long as he takes a liking to them, it's just a matter of the Emperor issuing an imperial decree to bestow the title of princess."
"What are you saying?"
Xue Lanyi disliked his irrelevant words and forgot her taboos for a moment. She sat up straight and looked at him: "Our Dayong is not a weak and small country that can be bullied by others. The women of Dayong are not just a piece of silk or an ornament. How can you just give them away like that?"
"Do you mean that after he arrives in Shengjing, you plan to search every eligible woman in Dayong for him to admire and choose from?"
"That's a good suggestion."
"You!" Xue Lanyi was even angrier when she saw his nonchalant expression.
She forgot that he was still sitting on her seat. In her excitement, Wei Zhang's breath hitched, and he let out a soft, pleasant gasp.
Xue Lanyi was filled with shame and indignation and tried to get off him.
Wei Zhang supported her slender waist.
She disobeyed him, and he should have been displeased.
But when she sat on his lap, gesturing wildly and asking him a barrage of questions, it inexplicably made him feel good.
This comfort is completely different from the comfort I felt just now.
He rarely smiled, and spoke a few more words to her, "Forget about noble ladies or commoners, even if a woman is married to someone else, as long as Xiao Cheng takes a liking to her, I will still give her to him."
"You're simply..."
This is getting more and more absurd!
"If a couple is loving and has many children, are you going to forcibly separate them?"
"Why not? It is only right to do this for the country and its people."
Wei Zhang didn't seem to be joking with her.
He always focuses on the results, regardless of the process.
If there is a quick way to resolve the border conflict, there is no reason not to.
He didn't take the matter seriously; instead, he stared at the cherry blossoms that were undulating with anger and found them quite adorable.
He began to fidget with his long fingers with great interest.
Xue Lanyi didn't even notice; she was just angry. "Don't you think this is humiliating?"
"What shame is there in benefiting the country and its people?"
Wei Zhang continued fiddling with the objects without distraction, looking down at her changes. "Are we going to wage war against them just to protect a woman?"
Although Dayong had accumulated considerable strength through the reigns of several wise rulers.
However, with the young emperor currently in power, even the position of chief minister is vacant, and the border generals have lost half their fighting strength due to Wei Xuan's departure.
While the Western Qi Dynasty did not have the same profound cultural heritage as the Dayong Dynasty, it has risen to prominence in recent years.
If we start a war now, even if we win, we'll only suffer heavy losses on both sides.
Did you profit?
This was Wei Zhang's primary concern.
Xue Lanyi couldn't argue with him, and only when she turned her head away did she realize his outrageous behavior. She then pushed him away without any mercy.
Wei Zhang's hand missed its target, but he chuckled, "What do other people's lives or deaths have to do with you? Are they worth your time and effort to argue about?"
Xue Lanyi was overwhelmed by a surge of emotions and glared at him sharply, "Is life just about eating and drinking to one's heart's content and living a life of wealth and luxury?"
Is there no one or nothing in this world that you care about?
Xue Lanyi believed that people without family and friendship were no different from beasts.
Even with immense power and wealth, being alone is like chewing wax – tasteless and meaningless.
But as soon as she said it, she realized she had spoken without thinking.
It's too late.
The smile in Wei Zhang's eyes gradually froze.
"No, no."
He answered her.
The saying goes, "If a man doesn't look out for himself, he'll be punished by heaven and earth." Kindness is nothing more than a farmer covering a snake; why should he care about others?
A chilling voice echoed in the room, and the cold moonlight illuminated his frozen smile.
Xue Lanyi felt a wave of fear wash over her, and her long eyelashes trembled as they drooped.
A somber shadow fell over her eyes, and she gave up.
She was genuinely afraid of offending Wei Zhang and causing trouble for herself.
From Wei Zhang's perspective, all he could see was the girl lightly biting her lip, her slightly red eyes still damp.
If he looked more like him, she felt wronged.
Wei Zhang's expression hardened slightly, and a leaf seemed to flutter down into his previously frozen eyes.
It was very light, creating only shallow ripples.
It stopped in an instant.
Wei Zhang and she sat facing each other, remaining silent for a long time.
A large hand gripped the back of her head, forcing Xue Lanyi to lean against Wei Zhang's right shoulder.
He tilted his head slightly, revealing the strong muscles of his right shoulder and neck beneath his loosened black collar.
It is not particularly robust, but it possesses formidable power.
"Bite," he said calmly, his aura softening considerably.
He used to love letting her bite him, especially when he was in a good mood.
So he had many of her teeth marks on his shoulder, some deep and some shallow, some of which he guessed were scars that wouldn't heal properly.
Xue Lanyi didn't know why he suddenly made such a request again. She didn't want to satisfy his strange hobby, so she kept her mouth shut.
"obedient."
He stroked her hair, and seeing that she remained unmoved, he smiled and said, "Can't bear to part with her?"
"No way!"
Without hesitation, Xue Lanyi gently parted her teeth and bit his shoulder.
Wei Zhang's eyes darkened slightly, but the intense pain quickly overshadowed the lingering emotion he hadn't yet grasped.
Xue Lanyi resented him and hated her, so how could she not be able to bear to part with him?
Sometimes, when she had nowhere to vent her anger, she would take the opportunity to bite him hard, so hard that her teeth would embed themselves in his flesh, and beads of blood would constantly emerge from the tips of her teeth.
It must have been very painful.
Instead, she heard the man's deep breathing, which sounded pleasurable.
Wei Zhang raised his neck, his Adam's apple bobbing as he felt the pain she was inflicting on him.
A dense, stinging pain spread from my neck and collarbone into my bloodstream, reaching all the way to my heart.
That vivid perception seemed to be branded on my heart, impossible to shake off.
He rarely experiences this kind of heart-pounding feeling.
It hurt, but it felt real.
It's so real that it makes you occasionally crave it.
He looked down at the girl who was clinging to his chest like a cat, letting her bite and nibble at him indiscriminately.
Her tiny teeth marks were now all over his shoulders and chest.
He held her shoulder.
Xue Lanyi, who was venting her anger, looked up in surprise, her round, bright eyes like glass.
Wei Zhang's eyes, however, were frighteningly deep.
He rolled over and pinned her down on the armchair...
Xue Lanyi didn't get the better of him at all. For every tooth mark she left on his upper body, he returned the favor with just as many kiss marks in the same spots on her body.
The next day, his body was covered in wounds, and he was too ashamed to be seen by anyone.
Xue Lanyi didn't go to Jinxiufang, but several embroiderers came to Chong'an Hall to take her measurements and make clothes.
On the day of the succession banquet, a suitable set of clothes was put on her.
The embroiderer was skillful and, taking advantage of her unique figure, applied a lot of fabric to the horse-faced garment and short jacket, so that her waist was no longer restricted.
Xiao Yi also made a clever design, with support for the lower half of her chest and waist, so that she wouldn't feel overwhelmed after just a few steps.
For the first time in five years, Xue Lanyi wore clothes that allowed her to breathe freely. Her mood instantly improved, and she stood in front of the mirror in the outer room, radiant and glowing, and spun around.
When Wei Zhang opened his eyes, he saw a pale yellow skirt swaying lightly outside the beaded curtain, nimbly passing before his eyes.
The girl hadn't had time to tie her hair up yet; her long hair reached her waist and spun along with her skirt.
A ray of morning light shone on her from outside the door, making each strand of her hair sparkle with golden light.
Too conspicuous, Wei Zhang stared through the curtain, momentarily distracted.
"Master is awake."
Ying Qi, with his broad back and muscular build, stood in front of the beaded curtain, blocking out the sunlight.
Suddenly, everything became gloomy.
Upon hearing this, Xue Lanyi's smile immediately vanished, replaced by a serious expression. She casually tied her hair into a bun and led her maids and servants into the inner room.
She lifted the curtain, took the porcelain cup, and handed it to Wei Zhang, intending to help him wash up.
She was already very skilled at the movements, but this morning she was unusually happy, and the blush on her cheeks had not yet faded, making her look slightly different from her usual docile appearance.
It has gained a touch of girlish liveliness.
Can a new piece of clothing really bring such joy?
Wei Zhang looked her up and down with a half-smile, neither taking the cup nor getting up.
The Duke is usually an early riser and a late sleeper, but these past few days he has not attended court and has been inseparable from his concubine, even getting up later than usual.
Seeing that the Duke showed no intention of staying, the experienced nanny quickly gave a wink and led everyone out, closing the door behind them.
It was early morning, before the morning sun had even shone into the house.
The room was slightly dim, but not like nighttime when you couldn't see anything. A clear light shone on them, and Xue Lanyi and he faced each other, not understanding what was going on.
Just as she was subconsciously taking a step back, Wei Zhang suddenly reached out his hand to her.
With palm facing up, the thumb, adorned with a black jade thumb ring, is raised.
This is……
Did he want her to help him up?
How could a grown man develop such a lazy habit?
Xue Lanyi inwardly complained, but she had no choice but to obediently step forward and place her hand in his palm, their palms touching and clasping together.
But to her, Wei Zhang was an absolute behemoth.
Xue Lanyi used a lot of strength to pull the person to the edge of the bed, but she couldn't lift the person up. Instead, she was sweating profusely.
She looked at Wei Zhang with sorrowful eyes, while Wei Zhang lay motionless on his pillow, watching her futile efforts with a smile in his eyes.
Xue Lanyi was furious. She gritted her teeth and pulled hard.
Wei Zhang suddenly sat up on his own, and Xue Lanyi almost fell backward because she used too much force.
With a gentle pull, the man pulled her into his arms.
Her hair, which she had hastily tied up, came loose again and fell down, making her face look even smaller and prettier.
"What are you doing tormenting me so early in the morning?" Xue Lanyi muttered sullenly.
The little bit of happiness she had just felt had long since dissipated because of him, and she stood up from his arms with a furrowed brow.
Wei Zhang supported her waist, and although he didn't use much force, she was already panting and couldn't move, so she slumped onto his lap.
His large hand slipped into her short jacket, and his cool fingers traced her undergarments along her back.
"What?!"
Xue Lanyi was startled.
Last night, he tossed and turned several times. Xue Lanyi couldn't take it anymore and quickly pressed his hand down. "I heard from Qingyang that there are already guests waiting outside Chong'an Hall. Don't, don't let people laugh at us."
Actually, looking out the window at this moment, you can already see people bustling about outside the courtyard.
Today, not only are all the court officials present, but the Emperor and the envoy from Western Qi will also arrive soon. With so many people, it's possible that someone might accidentally wander into Chong'an Hall.
If people see that the host is still inside the house, it's inevitable...
Xue Lanyi, in any case, did not want to become someone else's gossip.
But she didn't dare to speak her true feelings, and only went along with his advice: "If someone sees you indulging in debauchery during the day, and then impeaches you in court tomorrow, wouldn't that tarnish your reputation as a Duke?"
As she spoke, Wei Zhang's fingertips touched the five vertical ribs supporting her clothes, enough to straighten her back and make her talk more.
The things they said sounded nice.
Wei Zhang measured the bone brace with his fingers without making a sound, but laughed and said, "Which mansion doesn't have one or two favored concubines? It's no big deal if they linger in the bedroom occasionally."
Xue Lanyi felt a hand moving upwards along her waist, the long fingers seemingly holding the ties of her dress on her back.
"Wei Zhang!"
Xue Lanyi pressed down hard on the hand that was causing trouble on her lower back.
She doesn't have his influence, making the emperor and envoys wait for her.
"You can do whatever you want at night, but not during the day!" she said, her almond-shaped eyes wide.
She dared to be mean to him now.
Wei Zhang had no other intentions, but seeing her unruly expression, he felt he had to punish her.
"Take your hand away."
He nudged her palm through her clothes.
She pressed even harder.
He leaned close to her ear, his deep, magnetic voice brushing against her lips, "Let me touch you, and I won't do anything else after that."
"Wei Zhang!"
Xue Lanyi's cheeks flushed red as if they were on fire.
Is this something a Duke or a Grand Secretary should say?
Have you no shame?
Xue Lanyi couldn't bear to listen and turned her head away.
The two remained silent and locked in a stalemate. Xue Lanyi was still sitting on his lap, and she could clearly hear the increasingly loud noise from the guests outside.
Wei Zhang is a man who will not give up until he achieves his goal.
He was shameless and laughed with great interest.
There's no benefit in Xue Lanyi stalling for time with him.
Her mind raced with conflicting emotions, but she finally let go of his hand and closed her eyes tightly.
At the same time, the curtains unintentionally fell down.
The brocade gauze curtains moved without wind, and the sunlight streaming through the gaps in the curtains shimmered on her face, sometimes bright and sometimes dim.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on her nose, and her fingertips were clenched so tightly they turned pink and white.
Within the four curtains, only her soft, short breaths could be heard.
Wei Zhang watched with great interest as the girl in his arms sometimes breathed heavily, sometimes bit her lip, and sometimes her pretty face scrunched up in a frown.
How can a person have such a wide range of expressions?
He looked down at her, but the hand protecting her waist remained still.
"Hurry up!"
This constant need to change things was actually torture for Xue Lanyi.
Like a guillotine hanging over one's head, it lingers on.
She urged him on fiercely.
Another long while passed.
Wei Zhang instead withdrew his hand.
Xue Lanyi's waist was freed, and she suddenly looked up.
Meeting his smiling eyes, he cupped her face reassuringly, gently stroking it with his thumb, "Don't worry, I'll make it up to you tonight."
"..."
Those words made it sound as if Xue Lanyi had something on her mind.
Xue Lanyi opened her mouth, as if to refute.
Wei Zhang stood up and lifted the curtain.
As the sunlight streamed in, his face regained its usual cold and stern expression.
With so many things to attend to today, there's really no reason for me to linger in bed.
If he actually touches something, he probably won't be able to leave the bed for a while.
Wei Zhang glanced at Xue Lanyi one last time before getting off the bed and heading towards the clothes rack.
Hearing the commotion of their masters, the maids and servants waiting outside immediately filed in.
Xue Lanyi felt as if she had been granted a pardon, and quickly straightened her clothes and went forward to help him change.
He changed into a black robe, stood in front of the bronze mirror, and exuded an aura of power.
In stark contrast to his wild wolf-like appearance in the tent just now, his voice also became cold and clear as he said to Xue Lanyi, "In a little while, go to the backyard to greet the female guests."
Xue Lanyi paused in her hand as she straightened his clothes. "Isn't it inappropriate for me to go?"
Today, many of the guests in the backyard are old acquaintances of Princess Zhaoyang.
Princess Zhaoyang was, after all, a criminal, so it wasn't good for her to have much contact with them...
"Don't worry." Wei Zhang's calm aura enveloped him.
The two simple words clearly meant that she didn't need to worry, as no one dared to mention that she was Princess Zhaoyang.
Indeed, even the emperor himself attended his succession banquet; when the envoys from Western Qi entered the capital, they did not meet the emperor first, but went to the Duke's mansion first.
With such power, even if others saw Xue Lanyi's true face, who would dare to deliberately provoke trouble and question her identity?
He can decide who she is, and she will be whoever he wants her to be.
Xue Lanyi had no words to refute for a moment and could only nod in agreement.
But when I thought of the envoy, another name popped into my mind.
Xiao Cheng...
Xiao Cheng will also be visiting the residence today.
The backyard is mostly occupied by women; he probably wouldn't be there.
Xue Lanyi tried to console herself in this way, but her hand involuntarily tightened its grip on Wei Zhang's clothes.
In an instant, Wei Zhang's gaze fell upon him.
Xue Lanyi was startled and quickly composed herself, getting up to straighten his clothes.
Wei Zhang's suspicious gaze remained fixed on him.
The atmosphere became eerie and quiet.
"What would you like for breakfast? I'll let you... um!"
Before Xue Lanyi could finish speaking, a strong arm wrapped around her waist and lifted her up slightly.
Her gaze drew closer to his.
After waiting a while, Xue Lanyi's lips remained tightly closed, and she had nothing to say.
Wei Zhang leaned down and kissed her upper lip.
"Don't get any funny ideas."
With a slight exertion, Xue Lanyi felt a sharp pain in her lips and quickly pressed against her shoulder.
Wei Zhang released her and stepped out of the house.
As I approached the door, Qingyang was already waiting for me.
Wei Zhang raised his hand. "The boning of the garment is too thin. Have the embroiderer alter it again."
"Here you go!"
Qingyang went off to handle the matter personally.
Inside the room, the intense heat emanating from Wei Zhang dissipated, and a burning, tingling pain returned to Xue Lanyi's lips.
Wei Zhang was clearly warning her not to try to escape the Duke's mansion while there were many people around.
He made her suffer, so she would remember to behave properly.
Having learned her lesson once, how could Xue Lanyi not know that one should not act rashly without absolute certainty?
But not taking any rash action does not mean not taking any action at all.
It's a rare treat to see so many old friends today; who knows, there might be some unexpected opportunities.
Xue Lanyi sat in front of her dressing table, applying ointment to her lips while absentmindedly pondering.
She has thin skin, and although Wei Zhang didn't bite her open, her skin still swelled up.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the pain in her lips subsided slightly.
There was a rapid knocking at the door.
"Auntie, there's trouble in the backyard," Ying Qi said, bowing.
Xue Lanyi jumped up with a start, and the image of Xiao Cheng, with his wasp waist and long arms, carrying a curved sword, immediately popped into her mind.
Ying Qi, panting, said, "The Grand Tutor's granddaughter, Zhuang Wanyi, and the Minister of War's daughter, Yin Qiuyue, got into a fight over a golden rabbit-hair cup!"
Xue Lanyi breathed a sigh of relief when she didn't hear the name "Xiao Cheng".
But he quickly regained his composure.
Wei Zhang asked her to entertain the female guests, so she naturally had to take care of the internal strife.
only……
These two girls were very close to Xue Lanyi; they were childhood playmates.
If we were to meet again in this situation, it probably wouldn't be good.
Xue Lanyi took a deep breath; she had to go after all.
"Go and fetch the famille rose porcelain cups from my private treasury, and bring them to the backyard with some chilled peach blossom ice wine."
As Xue Lanyi hurried through the corridor, she pondered for a moment, then said, "Bring some Biluochun tea that was sent from the south as well."
"this……"
Yingqi, who was behind, was somewhat embarrassed. "Master has always loved Biluochun tea. The warehouse has the last batch of pre-Qingming buds for this year. Should we tell him?"
"Your master has no time to deal with these trivial matters today. Just do as I say."
The slightly assertive voice drifted to the other side of the corridor.
At that moment, Wei Zhang was chatting with Pei Xiuyuan in the pavilion outside Chong'an Hall when he suddenly saw a yellow figure flash by.
She carried a hint of the aura of a matriarch.
Wei Zhang subconsciously followed her gaze until her figure disappeared at the end of the corridor.
"It seems that Your Excellency is doubly blessed, having both inherited the legacy of your ancestors and gained the assistance of a virtuous wife." Pei Xiuyuan clasped his hands in a gesture of respect. "Congratulations."
Wei Zhang's gaze lingered for a moment before he bowed in return, saying, "I heard that Your Excellency and Your Excellency have welcomed their first son, and I should also offer my congratulations."
Pei Xiuyuan's expression froze, and his face visibly dimmed.
Congratulations!
Pei Xiuyuan's voice was cold and devoid of any joy.
*
In the backyard, Xue Lanyi walked around the two-story detached house and stopped at the corner of the house.
She gestured to the maid to present the peach blossom ice wine in the pink porcelain cup and the Biluochun tea in the celadon porcelain cup to Yin Qiuyue and Zhuang Wanyi, who were not far away.
These two girls are the apple of their clan's eye; what haven't they seen? Why would they really make a fuss over a golden rabbit-hair cup?
It was nothing more than the tea prepared in the backyard not meeting her expectations, causing her to throw a little tantrum.
When Xue Lanyi was a princess, she often invited them to her residence to admire the flowers, and she remembered each of their preferences.
Yin Qiuyue liked sweet cheese, and Zhuang Wanyi liked light tea, so the princess's mansion stored ice in winter and harvested tea in spring every year.
Xue Lanyi also learned many different ways to cook for them. They were all kind-hearted, and as long as the food suited their tastes, there was nothing to argue about.
Xue Lanyi watched from a distance, hiding in a secluded spot.
Ten steps away, in the waterside pavilion, seven or eight women were either admiring the fish or playing pitch-pot.
Zhuang Wanyi and Yin Qiuyue sat in the main seats, and when they received the newly delivered tea, the fighting subsided.
They were girls who had grown up together and had no major grudges against each other. They drank tea and chatted and laughed.
Inside the waterside pavilion, the girls' laughter, as clear and melodious as silver bells, echoed the scene at the Princess's mansion in the past.
Smiling faces had all appeared at the Princess's residence; they were her honored guests.
After not seeing each other for many years, I felt both familiar and unfamiliar.
Xue Lanyi stood in the corner, so captivated by the feeling that she couldn't move.
Seeing that the two girls were enjoying their meal, he secretly instructed the maid: "If A-Yue... if Miss Yin wants more ice cream, please make sure to use less crushed ice and sprinkle some osmanthus petals on top to counteract its coldness."
Xue Lanyi remembered that Yin Qiuyue had a bad stomach and her parents didn't allow her to eat ice cream, so she often ran to the princess's mansion to eat it.
He claimed that he was worried the princess was lonely living alone and came to keep her company, but in reality, he ate bowl after bowl of ice cream in Xue Lanyi's boudoir until his stomach was round and he was writhing in pain.
Fearing that she would be punished by her parents, Xue Lanyi often let her stay at the mansion to sleep together, and even secretly gave her a piece of warm jade that the emperor had given her.
It is said that the warm jade can change the coldness of the human body. Although Xue Lanyi is also cold, she can restrain herself from eating ice and cold food.
Yin Qiuyue, being a glutton, naturally needed Nuanyu even more than she did.
"Yiyi treats me the best." Yin Qiuyue carefully held the warm jade to her lower abdomen, and while clinging to Xue Lanyi's arm, she swore in a coquettish tone, "I will never eat ice cream again, so you won't be able to sleep at night. If I'm lying, I'm a dog!"
The next day, she barked like a dog in front of her and, as usual, ate three bowls of ice cream.
...
Even now, Xue Lanyi can't help but chuckle at the image of her swallowing hard while contemplating her pain.
At this moment, a woman's regretful sigh came from the pavilion by the water: "No matter how good the sweet soup of the Duke's mansion is, or how fragrant the Biluochun tea is, it can't compare to the tea that Princess Zhaoyang of the county mansion brews herself."
Sitting upright in the main seat, Zhuang Wanyi rubbed her temples. Her pale and thin face still showed the same melancholy as before. "I still remember five years ago today, when Zhaoyang's birthday was approaching, my sisters and I enjoyed flowers, brewed tea, and hung lanterns in her mansion. It was so lively. Now everything has changed."
Images from the past suddenly flooded into Xue Lanyi's mind.
At that time, her birthday had not yet arrived, but the birthday gifts from her uncles, aunts, and Ah Xuan had already filled the room.
All sorts of novel and unusual items were on display, making it difficult to keep up with the demand.
The two maids, Yin and Zhuang, were also very enthusiastic and insisted on helping her prepare for her birthday banquet at the mansion.
Surprisingly, they still remember her birthday.
Xue Lanyi suddenly wondered if she had been judging others by her own petty standards.
They are old friends who haven't seen each other for many years. Regardless of their status, their friendship remains. What's wrong with going up and saying hello openly and honestly?
Xue Lanyi suddenly realized that her vision was too narrow, and straightened her clothes in front of the water tank at the corner.
I deliberately loosened my clothes to make them less revealing of my figure.
He then took a deep breath and prepared to head towards the waterside pavilion.
Turning around, a colossal creature suddenly appeared before them, blocking their path like a wall.
Xue Lanyi almost bumped into it.
He stumbled and his back hit the water vat.
The enormous shadow completely blocked her view.
The newcomer wore a tiger-skin half-sleeved robe with exposed, thick arms that were as muscular as Xue Lanyi's waist, and leopard print tattooed on his bronze arms.
A ruby-scimitar hung at his waist, its vibrant color as dazzling as blood.
In an instant, Xue Lanyi's soul left her body, and all her emotions were stripped away from her physical form.
"Xiao Cheng!"
Her pupils dilated, as if she had fallen into an abyss of cold water, her back pressed tightly against the water vat.
"It's been so many years, Princess, you've really grown even more..."
Xiao Cheng looked her up and down without any attempt to hide it.
The clothes were already quite loose, but the summer fabric was too thin, and the light shining through from behind still revealed her slender curves.
Xiao Cheng's eyes darkened slightly. "Duke Wei truly doesn't recognize a pearl. The princess is unparalleled in beauty, yet you're only offered her as a concubine? Perhaps..."
As he spoke, his bear-paw-like hand naturally reached out and stroked the girl's terrified cheek.
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