Chapter 139 My Husband is Mighty!
"What was that sound? Nianxia, did you hear a loud noise just now?" Bibo turned to look at Nianxia.
Without needing a reply, just by looking at Nianxia's expression, Bipo knew that the sound she had just heard was not her imagination.
On their wedding night, a loud noise suddenly came from the room, which seemed very unusual.
Could something have happened?
"I have to go and ask." Nianxia felt uneasy. She took small steps forward and walked all the way to the main house. "My lord, my lady, is there anything you need from me?"
"Step back." The male voice in the room was hoarse.
Nianxia lowered her head, about to retreat, when she suddenly heard a "bang" from inside.
The sound was extremely loud, like some kind of heavy wooden frame crashing to the ground. It could be heard clearly even through the door, which startled Nianxia.
Bibo tugged at Nianxia, signaling her to leave first.
After walking a short distance, Bibo said, "The Lord has spoken, and we must not disturb him tonight under any circumstances."
Nianxia looked worried. "But two loud noises in a row sounded really creepy. Could it be that the Lord and his wife... have started fighting?"
"Impossible!" Bibo immediately denied. "We've been with Madam for almost a year, and we've all witnessed what's happened during that time. If Madam wanted the stars in the sky, Lord Junhou could probably pluck them down. You've finally gotten married, and it's your wedding night. Lord Junhou should be overjoyed, how could he possibly do anything?"
Nianxia's worried expression turned into confusion. "Then what happened just now? It couldn't be that the Lord and his wife were so carried away that they knocked over the decorations in the room, could it?"
Bibo blinked. "It's not impossible."
Nianxia coughed lightly, "We'll probably find out the specifics when Lord Jun calls for water."
As they looked at each other, their faces gradually turned red.
*
Inside the main courtyard.
Even as Dai Li was held down on the couch by the waist, she couldn't help but turn her head to stare at the carved wooden bed frame on the floor.
The poor carved bed frame was first pulled down, then the owner complained that it was in the way, and finally it was kicked to the ground without hesitation.
"It's over, it's over..." Dai Li's mind was buzzing.
Her chin was gripped and turned to the side by rough, long fingers, and this time it was Qin Shaozong's turn to look down at her. From his angle, he could see the white waves part, slowly revealing the tiger-shaped jade carving that had been hidden deep in the mountains.
The belt had been removed, and the two inner garments were now even more open, with the embroidered cloud patterned hem pressing down on the vibrant fabric, half-hidden and half-revealed.
The man stared intently, his eyes blazing with fury, but his words remained perfectly serious: "Supervisor Dai has disregarded court regulations, abused his power, and acted presumptuously as a supervisor. According to our dynasty's new regulations, those who trample on etiquette and laws shall be punished with five hundred lashes."
Dai Li was preoccupied with the broken bed frame and had no interest in listening to his fabrications. She immediately kicked her legs and said, "Qin Changgeng, get up first."
He quickly raised his right hand, grabbed that long, white leg, and said, "The offending official, Lady Dai, shows no remorse; she shall be punished with a lash."
The word "笞" originally meant to beat someone with a board. But now, after Qin Shaozong finished speaking, he simply raised his hand and lightly slapped the board.
White waves surged, and the half-concealed inner garment slipped completely down, unable to conceal the trembling crimson, a breathtaking sight.
Dai Li, her eyes wide open: "..."
"Tell me the truth right now! Who taught you to abuse your power?" he shouted.
Seeing that she was only looking at him, Qin Shaozong raised his hand and picked out the tiger jade carving tied with a black rope, his smile wicked, "I, an unknown nobody, love to steal what others love. Since you cherish the gift your husband gave you so much, then I'll just take it away."
Dai Li: "..."
After speaking, he reached out with three fingers to grab something, but instead of the tiger-shaped piece of mutton-fat jade, he grabbed something else.
Dai Li knew he intended to do something evil and was on guard against him, so she hurriedly raised her hand to cover him, but she was still a step too late and only managed to cover the back of his hand.
Qin Shaozong's smile deepened. His palms were calloused, and he was now rubbing and kneading them with his fingertips, thoroughly enjoying himself. "Inspector Dai, why don't you confess?"
Dai Li shuddered uncontrollably, her cheeks flushed, and she let out a soft hum. Her peach blossom eyes sparkled, as if they would melt away at any moment.
Her hand tightened suddenly, her nails leaving several red marks on the dark back of his hand.
Qin Shaozong feigned dissatisfaction, "We still can't get it out. Inspector Dai really kept the treasure very well hidden. Fine, I'll find another way."
He bowed his head.
Dai Li gasped, her thoughts drifting away from the damaged bed frame and focusing entirely on the present. "You unruly little pawn, you've indeed harbored ulterior motives. I will bring you to justice today."
His voice was muffled, as if he were eating something, "You, Inspector Dai, how dare you turn the tables on me. Hiss, so you're a snake spirit in disguise, otherwise how could you cling to me so tightly..."
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The bright moon in the sky was obscured by dark clouds, then slowly blown away by a belated breeze. Nianxia and Bipo waited outside for an unknown amount of time before finally hearing the call for water from inside.
The main house has side rooms on both sides. Usually, one room is used for bathing, and the other is for servants to rest so that they can serve them at any time.
However, Dai Li didn't like having no private space, so at her request, Nian Xia and Bi Po moved into a side room and could be called from outside when needed.
However, that was before. Tonight's wedding is naturally different from any other night, so Nianxia and Bipo are on standby at any time.
When they heard the call for water, they hurried inside to prepare.
Two buckets of boiling water had been prepared in the side room beforehand. After boiling, no cold water was added; the buckets were simply covered with wooden lids.
Although quite some time has passed, the total volume of water remains the same, and the insulation is well done, so the water is still very hot and cannot be used without adding cold water.
The two women quickly prepared warm water and were about to go into the inner room to tidy up as usual when they heard the master of the house say in a deep voice, "There's no need to go into the inner room."
Nianxia subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound and saw a burly man standing at the junction of the inner and outer rooms, almost blocking most of the archway with his strong body.
He was simply wearing a long robe, the belt tied loosely, revealing a large expanse of his muscular chest and several faint scratches on his dark skin.
Despite his unrefined attire, the dignity he had cultivated over the years had not diminished much; he possessed a powerful aura that no impetuous young man could match.
Nianxia didn't dare to look any longer and quickly lowered her head to agree.
Dai Li lay on the couch, listening to Bi Po and Nian Xia come in and then leave. She was panting, and her attention drifted back to the broken carved bed frame on the floor.
This time, Bibo and Nianxia didn't go into the inner room, but what about next time? We can't keep them out forever, can we?
Beds in this era were mostly assembled using mortise and tenon joints. Now that the carved wooden railings along the edge of the bed are broken, the only way to repair this area is to completely dismantle the entire bed and replace the railing section.
If it's completely dismantled, the dismantling process will inevitably involve clanging and banging. The noise will be considerable, and word will spread quickly, soon the whole household will know.
Dai Li shuddered, her face burning.
Qin Shaozong returned at some point, reached out and scooped up the limp Dai Li from the couch, carrying her to the side room. Seeing her absent-minded and flushed, he subjectively interpreted it as, "Is Madam still not satisfied? Perfect, so am I. How about we each lead an army and engage in a naval battle on the Huai River to decide who is superior?"
Dai Li: "...That's enough."
But Qin Shaozong was clearly not enough. After the gate to the new world opened, he was extremely excited and changed Dai Li's identity several more times.
From inspector to commander, and from ruthless female spy to innocent and romantic princess, they all changed in turn.
When Dai Li finally returned to her true self, she breathed a sigh of relief, both satisfied and exhausted, and closed her eyes to sleep.
...
The saying goes, "The chill of early spring can freeze the young," and early spring mornings are indeed quite cold. However, the coolness has its advantages, such as being suitable for sleeping.
Since Qin Shaozong's parents had both passed away and there were no elders in the family, Dai Li did not have to get up early on the second day of her marriage like a typical newlywed and go with her husband to visit her aunt and uncle.
No one came to urge her, and she slept until she woke up naturally without any psychological burden.
only……
Dai Li sat on the couch, clutching a quilt, staring at the carved wooden railing still lying on the ground, feeling a chill run down her spine.
But the other culprit has vanished without a trace!
"Madam, are you awake?" Nianxia's voice came from outside. But strangely, she didn't come in immediately.
"Nianxia, you and Bibo stay outside and don't come in," Daili had no choice but to say.
She hadn't used servants for over thirty years, doing everything herself that machines couldn't do, so she was quite adept at tidying up now. First, she dressed and combed her hair, then put the dirty blankets and pillows into the wooden basket.
Once everything was in order, Dai Li finally looked at the carved bed frame that she had intentionally or unintentionally ignored.
This thing definitely can't stay here forever.
Just as she tried to pick it up, Daisy heard footsteps.
Calm and composed, unhurried, as if he had everything under control.
Dai Li knew without looking that Qin Shaozong had returned. And she didn't turn around, focusing solely on picking up the carved sandalwood railing from the ground.
Sandalwood is dense and hard, with a higher density than ordinary wood. Even with its openwork design, such a large piece is still quite heavy.
A strong arm reached out from behind and easily took the carved wooden railing from Dai Li's hand. "Throw this away for now. I'll have someone come and fix the bed this afternoon."
It was a short sentence, but it caused Dai Li to step on several minefields.
"What are you throwing away? You can't throw it away." Dai Li grabbed the other end of the carved wooden railing to prevent the man from taking it out.
Qin Shaozong raised an eyebrow. "Madam, the bed railings are broken and useless. Why not throw them away?"
Dai Li's ears kept turning red. "Throwing away the bed frame on the second day of the wedding, what will other people think if they see it?"
The Marquis's residence has been renovated, so this bed couldn't possibly have been the one that malfunctioned before. If it were to break, it could only have broken on the night of their wedding.
She and Qin Shaozong are no longer young girls and boys; their children have come of age, some have married, and others are traveling around.
On their wedding night, the parents actually broke the bed; it's embarrassing to even think about it.
"Who cares what they think?" Qin Shaozong didn't care. He saw the blush spreading from Dai Li's ears to her face and couldn't help but chuckle. "It's a good thing that the lord and mistress have a good relationship. Why hide it?"
He meant that he had no intention of covering it up at all.
Dai Li didn't have his thick skin, and her face turned completely red. But this guy was really wicked, and he even added at the end, "Inspector Dai, am I wrong?"
A surge of heat rushed to Dai Li's head, turning her beautiful face a deep red. She tried to hold back, but finally couldn't resist and nudged him with her elbow. "I don't care, this matter can't be known by outsiders. Qin Changgeng, put this carved bed frame back."
Qin Shaozong was puzzled. "Put it back? Madam, this thing is broken, there's no point in putting it back."
"Just tie it up with a few ropes and we'll make do. We don't need to replace it for now." This was the most appropriate solution that Dai Li came up with.
If it's broken, it's broken. Let it sit for a few months, and we'll figure out a solution once things calm down.
Dai Li thought her method was very sound, but to her surprise, he immediately denied it, saying, "That's not right."
Firm, unquestionable, and resounding.
Dai Li frowned, about to ask why, when she heard him continue, "Keeping a broken bed is unlucky and will affect the relationship between husband and wife in the future."
Dai Li was amused and annoyed by his reasoning. "Keeping a broken bed is unlucky, but it's lucky that you broke it last night? That's ridiculous."
He argued logically, "Last night I couldn't help myself. Now that I've realized my mistake, I have the opportunity to correct it, so why not?"
Dai Li: "..."
She put on a stern face and called him by his full name again, "Qin Changgeng, you may not care about your reputation, but I do. I don't care, but this matter cannot be known by others, and no one is allowed to fix it."
When she was expressionless, that unattainable distance, like a peony on a high platform, immediately emerged, showing no trace of the alluring charm she displayed the night before.
The atmosphere seemed to freeze for a moment, as if a chilly spring breeze had blown into the inner room.
The two looked at each other for a moment, then Qin Shaozong clicked his tongue lightly. "Alright, let's not let others know. Madam's skin is thinner than paper; she's afraid of being exposed by the slightest breeze. Besides, their gossip is just envy of you and me, so what's there to worry about?"
Seeing that he agreed, Dai Li ignored his subsequent words and said, "Then put it back."
"Why put it back if it's broken? Get a new one." Qin Shaozong took the carved bed frame and held one end in each hand. Suddenly, the veins on his arm bulged, and with a "crack," the sandalwood carving was snapped off by his brute force.
"Hey, wait..."
Qin Shaozong's first snap wasn't enough; several more "cracks" followed, and the once artistic carved wooden railing was now just a pile of scrap wood.
"This should be enough to take out, right?" He looked up at her, a hint of mockery in his eyes.
Dai Li: "..."
Dai Li said with a blank face, "Who told you to fold it? There's a piece missing, Nianxia and the others will find out."
"If one piece is missing, just take one back with you." Qin Shaozong saw that she was about to speak, "If you don't want someone else to fill it in, I can fix it myself, right?"
Dai Li looked at him suspiciously.
Everyone has their own expertise. She believed he had the talent to lead an army and command thousands of troops, but as a carpenter…
He probably hasn't encountered this before!
Dai Li was deeply suspicious and felt an indescribable unease.
Qin Shaozong: "I found a carpenter this morning and planned to have him repair the bed after my wife woke up. Since my wife doesn't want others to know, I can only ask the carpenter to teach me a few tricks and then order him to keep quiet."
Dai Li pursed her lips, then quickly smiled, "My husband is mighty! As long as you take charge, this small matter of repairing the bed will surely be a piece of cake."
Regardless of whether it works or not, praise him first to motivate him to work, and try to get the bed fixed before tonight.
Qin Shaozong went to find the carpenter with high spirits.
After lunch, Dai Li took Nian Xia and Bi Po for a stroll around the Junhou Mansion, making room for Qin Shaozong to repair the bed.
The Marquis's mansion occupies a vast area. Dai Li was only married yesterday, and had only visited it once before, for her coming-of-age ceremony. But at that time, she took a carriage directly to the ancestral hall and didn't have time to take a closer look.
The mansion possesses both the grandeur of winding corridors and flying eaves, and the gentle elegance of secluded paths and flowing streams.
It is early spring now, and the flower clusters in the back garden are budding amidst the scattered rocks, as beautiful as a richly colored painting.
Dai Li spent the whole afternoon outside, enjoying the view. Only when the sun had set did she reluctantly lead her people back home.
Instead of returning to the main courtyard, they went to the main hall.
It was time for dinner. As usual, she and Qin Shaozong would dine with a few younger relatives. After dinner, they would each return to their respective courtyards.
When Dai Li arrived at the main hall, all the younger generation, including Shi Rongyue, were there. Her usual seat was still empty, and Qin Shaozong was nowhere to be seen.
As Dai Li took her seat, footsteps approached from the side corridor. She turned her head to look, but it was not Qin Shaozong.
The guard bowed to Dai Li and said, "Madam, the Marquis asked me to pass on a message to you, so that you and the young masters and ladies can have your evening meal first and not wait for him."
Dai Li's heart skipped a beat, but she nodded calmly and said she understood.
An afternoon shouldn't be enough for Qin Changgeng to repair the couch? Please, please, please don't let anything go wrong...
Dai Li was absent-minded and barely listened to the younger generation when they spoke to her. After hurriedly finishing her meal, she put down her bowl and chopsticks and rushed back to the main courtyard.
However, when she returned to the courtyard entrance, Dai Li left Nian Xia and Bi Po with the words, "You two wait here first, no need to come in," and then went in by herself.
The main room was lit up, illuminating everything clearly in the gradually darkening twilight.
That's why Dai Li saw that the place where the bed used to be had been replaced by a floor covered with sandalwood. There were many wooden strips, some already inlaid with mortise and tenon joints, and some not yet.
Amidst the scattered pile of wood, which was completely unrecognizable as a bed, stood a tall, imposing man with a livid face and an expression of displeasure.
Dai Li's vision went black.
Oh no, everyone has their own expertise; she shouldn't have trusted Qin Changgeng. This guy took the bed apart, but now it looks like it can't be put back together at all!
Dai Li seemed to hear someone whispering:
Hey, have you heard about the Marquis of Wu'an's wedding? Oh, no? Well, you're a bit out of touch! Let me tell you, I heard that the Marquis of Wu'an and his bride had a really passionate wedding night, and they even broke the entire bed.
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Author's note: Actually, there's a reason why Qi Nian's big gesture wasn't without merit, right? (whispering)
I've had a cold for the past couple of days, and on top of that, my period. My hand keeps getting better and worse. It's true what they say, "Nobody cares about me, so I write. Writing makes my whole body ache." [crying emoji]
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