Chapter 44: Birthday. For him, consummating his marriage was another great gift. ...
The next day was Pei Ji's birthday.
According to their original arrangement, today should have been a day of celebration for the whole mansion, but because of what happened last night, the atmosphere in the mansion was particularly sticky and tense. The servants didn't even dare to speak, and could only do their work quietly according to the arrangements.
Pei Ji did not sleep well all night, fearing that He Zhiliao would have a fever again or feel uncomfortable in other places at night, and would wake up every once in a while.
Until dawn, no one in sleep made a sound.
If his chest wasn't still rising and falling, and if there wasn't warm breath wafting from his nose, he would have suspected...
Sudden--
His originally steady breathing became heavier. Pei Ji immediately leaned over and stared at him carefully. His long and thick eyelashes flickered, and his hazy eyes slowly opened.
"You finally woke up. I thought you were going to sleep through the day." Pei Ji held his hand and kissed it, with a smile on his face.
【ah……】
As soon as he answered, he realized that his throat was in great pain. This simple sound was very rough and hoarse, and extremely unpleasant.
He Zhiliao suddenly sat up, touching his throat, his face pale, as if something unbearable grief had happened.
"It's just the sweating from last night. It's okay." Pei Ji quickly comforted her as she stood up. "I'll bring you some tea to moisten your skin. It'll be fine."
Seeing that he was about to leave, He Zhiliao suddenly hugged his arm again. Her reluctant and panicked look broke Pei Ji's heart.
The anger in my heart was overwhelming, but I could only suppress it.
Pei Ji's voice became softer and softer. "Then I'll carry you to drink some water. Whose husband is so clingy today? It's really incredible."
He Zhiliao blinked, pursed his lips and smiled softly.
It’s him! It’s him!
Pei Ji picked him up and placed him on the couch. He poured him a cup of hot tea and watched him gulp down the tea. He asked softly and carefully, "Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Hearing him ask this, He Zhiliao vaguely remembered what he had done in the bathtub. He thought that the other party would use this opportunity to consummate the marriage with him, but it turned out not to be the case.
I feel a little disappointed, but also inexplicably happy.
He blushed and shook his head. Actually, he felt a lot more relaxed and not as suffocated anymore.
But when I think about the reason for this situation, I can't help but feel shocked. How could they give him such medicine? It's really hateful.
"That's good. I'll have the court doctor take your pulse later so we can feel more at ease." Pei Ji pinched his cheek, unwilling to continue talking about this with him, and changed the subject. "Do you remember what day it is today? Why don't you have anything to say to your husband?"
He Zhiliao's eyes lit up when he heard that. She put down the teacup, held his lips together, looked at him seriously, and then pressed her lips against his.
Pei Ji felt warm in his heart when he saw that pious look.
Since the previous life, he has been following me with this kind of gaze.
Fortunately, fortunately he can see again.
Just when Pei Ji was about to deepen the kiss, Xiao Zhiliao turned her head away, preventing him from prying open her lips, and then ran into his closet barefoot.
Although their clothes were mixed together, they still had their own wardrobes and would not touch each other's things on weekdays, so the gifts he prepared were never discovered.
Of course, this is what he thinks.
Pei Ji knew what the gift he was going to give was, but he still waited with anticipation. Until he saw He Zhiliao take out a set of clothes from a box in the cabinet, he was still surprised.
It is a complete set of purple brocade.
It is embroidered with a crane flying across the clouds, and a small cicada held in the crane's claws. But if you look more closely, you will find that the cicada is crawling on the crane's claws, and there are no other patterns.
There is also a cloak and a fur collar, the fur is all white, which looks particularly warm.
【You can wear it when the weather gets colder. 】
[The cape and fur collar can be worn in winter.]
[I don't have the right fur, otherwise I could make gloves.]
He said this silently, as if by looking at the clothes he could imagine how Pei Ji would look in them, he must be exceptionally handsome and elegant.
Pei Ji stroked the clothes, the soft touch spreading on his fingertips, making him dare not touch it easily again.
Yunjin was not expensive to him. What he found precious was He Zhiliao's craftsmanship and thoughtfulness.
"They look great. I'll put them on in a minute." Pei Ji whispered, "When it gets colder, I'll put all of these on too. Who taught you these?"
Zhuang Hongxiu asked the embroiderer to teach the He brothers and sisters. They didn't like doing it, so they let me do it, and I learned it.
He was originally not allowed to learn needlework, but the He brothers and sisters loved to be lazy and were always thinking about taking shortcuts. Whenever the embroiderers came to teach, they would let him listen outside and then help them complete the needlework.
I think Zhuang Hongxiu also knew about this, but she often praised her two children's needlework in front of others.
Pei Ji gently rubbed his fingertips, his voice particularly gentle, "I like birthday gifts very much, but don't do it again in the future. The servants will do these chores. You have so many things to do every day, how can you have time for these?"
【I have kung fu skills! 】
He Zhiliao frowned slightly. It was obvious that he was very capable.
"No, you don't," Pei Ji said. "You have to study and practice calligraphy every day, attend banquets, and in your spare time, go out for tea, listen to music, and go to the market with friends. How can you have time for these tiring tasks?"
Hearing this, He Zhiliao curved his eyebrows and smiled.
Pei Ji felt sorry for him and didn't want him to do such a time-consuming and laborious task.
In that case, let’s just say he doesn’t have it.
【clothes……】
"Put it on now and let everyone admire my husband's craftsmanship. Wear this when you go to court tomorrow!" Pei Ji said with great pride.
【You must wear court robes when entering the palace.】
He Zhiliao quickly reminded him not to make mistakes in front of His Majesty, as it would always be bad. It would be disastrous if His Majesty had a bad impression of the Pei Mansion.
Pei Ji couldn't help but feel a little regretful, "Then I will wear it every holiday and every day off!"
How can I wear it?
Young Master Pei has to change his clothes every month. Not to mention wearing the same clothes during festivals, if he doesn't change them every day, he will be gossiped about by outsiders.
But after hearing him say this, He Zhiliao was also happy.
The two of them showed up at the East Garden. When the people in the mansion saw their appearance along the way, they breathed a sigh of relief. The unbearable atmosphere disappeared in an instant, and the mansion became cheerful.
Although today is Pei Ji's birthday, Qin Yurong is also a meritorious official, so Pei Su and Pei Ding came to pay their respects to her early.
Seeing them coming, Qin Yurong did not mention what happened last night. "Hurry up and sit down. You are all diligent today. There is no need to guard me here. Say goodbye and go back to the yard."
On Pei Ji’s birthday, the men of the Pei family naturally had to ask for leave.
Not only that, other mansions also sent gifts, and Concubine Rong in the palace also sent people to deliver things early in the morning. Even His Majesty gave some gifts, which can be said to be very respectful.
Even so, the Pei Mansion still kept its doors closed to prevent outsiders from disturbing them.
The breakfast in the kitchen was no different from before. Pei Ji had already reminded them in advance that they should eat lunch together, and dinner would naturally be eaten in the small kitchen with Xiao Zhiliao.
The lunch was particularly sumptuous, and the whole family raised their glasses to celebrate his birthday.
Pei Ji was wearing a new purple suit, and his handsome face was full of pride. "I sincerely thank all my family members. Please send the gifts to my yard after lunch. I'll drink, and you can enjoy it as you please."
These deliberately flattering words were really interesting. If Qin Yurong heard him say such things on ordinary days, she would definitely give him a couple of slaps, but today she would naturally let him do as he pleased.
The table was full of delicious delicacies, and He Zhiliao kept adding food to Pei Ji's bowl and plate like a hamster. Pei Ji looked down and saw that many dishes in his bowl and plate did not suit his taste.
Pei Ji pretended not to know and ate. Everything on either side was edible. If it didn't suit his taste, then it didn't suit his taste.
One dish after another.
Pei Ji glanced at his empty bowl and started serving him some food. "Eat more. These are all your favorite dishes."
He Zhiliao suddenly felt guilty and picked up a few of his favorite dishes with his chopsticks. He shouldn't have done something naughty on purpose.
Pei Ji lowered his eyes to hide the smile in his eyes. Little guy, you are still playing weird games with him.
Although the lunch was peaceful, it was a rare kind of peace. No one talked about the miscellaneous state affairs, only the joy of a happy family.
After lunch, each courtyard delivered gifts to Pei Ji.
He Zhiliao knew that the Pei Mansion was very powerful, but she didn't expect that Pei Ji had robbed all the warehouses several times, but he could still take out these things. It was obvious that he had been hiding them on a daily basis to guard against Pei Ji.
He couldn't help laughing. Pei Ji was so mean.
"What are you laughing at?" Pei Ji pinched his cheek and shook it, "Come and see if there's anything you'd like to put in your little storehouse."
He Zhiliao looked up at him, and his watery and bright eyes blinked.
"Yuan Rong has taken note of all of this. If we need to return gifts in the future, we will naturally do so according to the regulations. Now they are all ours. You can take whatever you want and keep the rest as rewards." Pei Ji said.
He also suddenly discovered that Xiao Zhiliao had a habit of hoarding things. He always wanted to put all the good things in the warehouse, and occasionally he would put all the snacks neatly into the cabinet.
I didn't get the treatment I received in the He family before, and now I feel uneasy occasionally in the Pei family.
He will find ways to satisfy him and make him feel cared for and cherished, and those trivial things are nothing to be afraid of.
He Zhiliao obediently walked over and picked out the items he wanted. Chun Jian followed him and hugged them, but soon he couldn't hold them anymore.
"Put them in your warehouse. They are all your things." Pei Ji touched him. "You can use whatever you want in the main courtyard warehouse. If you want to take what belongs to mother, I will ask for it."
He Zhiliao shook his head repeatedly. How could he take his mother's things?
Moreover, my two brothers will also get married in the future, and my sisters-in-law will have objections.
Pei Ji naturally would not force him, and the remaining gifts were all put into the warehouse. He did not care much about them, and he would return the gifts according to what the other party gave. Those bad gifts would not be allowed into the Pei Mansion.
The two of them returned to the house for a nap. If it weren't for the fact that a nap would wrinkle his clothes, he would have definitely gone to sleep wearing the new clothes that Xiao Zhiliao had made for him.
If today wasn't special, Pei Ji wouldn't have taken a nap. He just wanted to conserve his energy, which was a necessary move.
Maybe everyone has something hidden in their hearts, and when they are anxious, time slips away quickly from their fingertips, and it is evening in the blink of an eye.
Dinner has been prepared and served in the kitchenette.
The room was lit by candlelight as the two sat quietly having dinner. He Zhiliao never raised his head during the meal. Occasionally, when he heard Pei Ji talking, he didn't dare to look at him, for fear that his cheeks would burn if they looked at each other.
Pei Ji was also very tactful and didn't tease him at this time. After all, there was still a long battle to be fought. If he prevented him from eating well at this time, that would not work.
He Zhiliao didn't understand those things. Before he got married, Zhuang Hongxiu did give him some verbal advice, but she didn't like him, so she didn't tell him carefully.
He is also very sensible. After all, they are not biological children, so it is normal to have some gap between them.
A few days ago, Qin Yurong accidentally learned about their agreement and brought him into the house and asked the old nanny to teach him carefully.
What the old nanny said was very truthful. After all, a man is different from a girl. The more he knows, the better it is for him. She also specifically reminded him that even if it hurts, he must not struggle, otherwise it will make the man unhappy.
The other party also gave him a booklet. The fancy gestures there made him embarrassed to open his eyes. He just glanced at it quickly and didn't dare to look at it again.
But he had already noted them all down, just waiting for today.
After eating and drinking, Pei Ji took him for a walk in circles in the yard as usual to help digest the food. The night wind was very cool, blowing into their hot hearts, but it calmed them both down a little.
After doing all the usual things, he returned to the house.
Harumi said, "Master Zhengjun, the kitchen has prepared hot water and the pot is on fire. The servants will take their leave first."
"Put out all the candles outside." Pei Ji said.
"yes."
With the departure of Chunjian and the others, there was no light outside the yard. Only the two people in the house were looking at each other. In the slightly cool night, their breathing became hot.
He Zhiliao sat nervously on the edge of the bed, fiddling with his sleeves with his hands, trying to calm himself down a little.
Pei Ji naturally noticed his uneasiness, and took out the plum wine that had been placed on the table in advance, and said with a smile: "Would you like to drink some wine to relax your nerves? This is the plum wine you like to drink."
【ah! 】
He Zhiliao nodded heavily. At this moment, let alone plum wine, even if he was told that the wine pot contained strong liquor that would burn his throat, he would fill a glass and drink it all in one gulp.
Pei Ji smiled and filled his cup with wine. As soon as He Zhiliao took it in his hand, he drank it down in one gulp. Pei Ji was not annoyed, but just looked at him with a smile. There were only the two of them around, and he was the only one who could see his drunken state.
With the wine as a prelude, He Zhiliao seemed to be much more relaxed, his mouth opening and closing to speak silent words, forcing Pei Ji to stare at his lips all the time, as he would miss a lot of words if he was a step late.
【Why didn’t you do it yesterday? 】
[After what happened yesterday, why don't you consummate the marriage? ]
[She simply doesn't want to consummate our marriage...]
These words made Pei Ji feel aggrieved. After what happened yesterday, how could he ignore the agreement and take advantage of others?
An agreement is an agreement. Although it can be changed, there is no need to go to that step unless it is absolutely necessary. He and He Zhiliao will have more agreements to abide by in the future, and they should not be broken easily.
What's more, consummating the marriage is another gift for him.
"It's not that I don't want to, but I'm very nervous." Pei Ji's face was slightly red, and he was obviously a little shy and didn't know how to do it. "Did mother teach you how to do it?"
He Zhiliao nodded slightly, and the old nanny said that he just needed to lie down, and his husband would take care of it.
Thinking of this, Xiao Zhiliao immediately lay down obediently on the bed, placed his hands in front of his lower abdomen, and signaled Pei Ji with his watery eyes to start quickly.
He is ready!
Pei Ji thought he was adorable, leaned forward and kissed the corner of his lips, "Is this how the old nanny taught you? You can't even untie your husband's clothes?"
Little Zhiliao undressed him in a daze. He wanted to throw the clothes on the ground, but then he remembered that Pei Ji especially treasured the clothes he gave him, so he got up and folded them up obediently.
Pei Ji stared at his every move with a sharp gaze, and felt that there was nothing unlovable and likable about him. Even his breathing seemed intoxicating.
After finishing everything, He Zhiliao lay down again and touched his clothes... He had undressed his husband, so it was his husband who should take off his clothes!
【Come on, take it off.】
The drunk little cicada cried silently, its clear and watery eyes innocent and seductive.
Pei Ji was deeply immersed in his eyes, kissing him on the mouth, but his fingers lifted his clothes and let them spread casually on the bed. He raised his eyes and took a look at the jade-like skin, as if his soul trembled.
Pei Ji naturally did not place any hope on Xiao Zhi. He had specially inquired about it himself and knew that men were different from girls. If he was not more careful, he would probably get hurt.
He didn't want Xiao Zhiliao to feel uncomfortable, so he raised his hand and took out the things he had prepared long ago from the secret cabinet.
【What……】
"Ointment." Pei Ji said hoarsely, "It will moisturize your skin and won't break or crack it."
【oh. 】
He turned the little cicada over and made him lie on his stomach. His dizzy head couldn't figure out why he was lying on his stomach, why he needed to wipe the ointment there, and he couldn't figure out what that strange feeling was.
I just knew it was very strange, and I wanted to struggle and flap my wings to fly away, or scream like a cicada.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. If it hurts, just tell me..." He kept soothing her, completely unaware that he was already sweating and his fingers were shaking with nervousness.
The fragrant and greasy ointment gradually melted away, and the skin became moist and smooth to the touch. Only then did Pei Ji stop.
He Zhiliao's eyes were hazy and he was sweating profusely.
Perhaps because he was too nervous and hot, the bedding under him was soaked with sweat. He felt a little uncomfortable and wanted to stick close to Pei Ji, and tears rolled down his eyes.
Pei Ji quickly picked him up and said, "Is this better? Don't be afraid, we will take it slowly."
The little cicada was suddenly caught by a tall crane. He could not break free or escape, and could only scream silently while being trapped by the crane.
Crane seemed a little surprised at Zhiliao's tension, opened his mouth, blocked his mouth, and attacked the pond and the ground, wishing to force him to have no way out, or even drive him crazy.
There was a cool breeze outside and the candlelight was flickering inside.
It reflected a crane in a high position and a cicada that was clinging to him and scratching him.
The night passed quietly.
The entire Pei Mansion is exceptionally quiet today.
The servants all did their work quietly. When they occasionally met others, they dared not say anything but had a smile on their faces.
A lot of things happened in the main courtyard last night. Although they didn't listen carefully, they knew it clearly in their hearts. Zhengjun is now the real Zhengjun!
"Is there still no movement in the main courtyard?" Chun asked Yanhua as he came to the door. "The food in the small kitchen has been heated up twice. I'll ask them to make it again."
Yanhua chuckled, "It's better to redo it. Zhengjun should eat more delicately."
Xixin gently reminded her, "Don't talk nonsense in front of Zhengjun, or you will be scolded by the master."
Zhengjun is the most shy and reserved person. If she is easily teased, she will probably be ashamed to face others. Will the master punish them?
As they were talking in whispers, the door was pushed open the next moment.
Pei Ji, wearing his inner clothes, glanced at them and said, "Get some water, and ask the kitchen to bring the food."
"yes!"
"Go quickly!"
He Zhiliao in the room had already heard their conversation and begged Pei Ji to drive them away before he dared to poke his head out of the quilt.
There was a blush on her bright face, and the red mole between her eyebrows was even more vivid.
"You should be lying down," Pei Ji said. "I've taken a leave of absence for the past two days and won't be going to the palace. Why should I get up early?"
He Zhiliao shyly held one of his fingers gently, as if she was greeting her mother!
"Mother knows, who can get up after such a struggle? Just lie down obediently. I'll go and pay my respects." Pei Ji held him in his arms and patted his back gently. "Are you feeling any discomfort? I've applied the ointment, are you feeling better?"
He Zhiliao shook his head and nodded repeatedly.
I was so tired that every part of my arms, legs and waist ached. Even my lips were itchy and painful.
Pei Ji felt particularly guilty. He coughed lightly and said, "Then I'll ask the court doctor to come and take a look. Is that okay? Are you willing?"
He Zhiliao nodded.
Although it is indeed embarrassing to let the doctor see me, compared with my health, it is nothing. The most important thing in the world is to be alive.
Pei Ji didn't let He Zhiliao get up. When the court doctor came, he saw him lying on the bed. He thought he was seriously ill. When he took his pulse, his old face almost turned red.
He smiled and said, "It's nothing serious. Zhengjun is just tired. You should still drink the nourishing soup every day and take more medicinal baths to strengthen your body. You should be extra gentle with your private parts and be sure to apply ointment afterwards."
After saying this, He Zhiliao's face had already shrank back into the quilt, not daring to stick his head out again.
Pei Ji smiled and sent the court doctor out. The old man spoke more and more inconsiderately.
He looked at Zhiliao curled up in the quilt and couldn't help laughing. "What are you hiding? The court doctor said everything is fine, so you're relieved. After dinner, I'll go to pay my respects to mother. You just lie down and rest."
A hand reached out from under the covers and scratched, indicating that he understood.
Upon learning that they had successfully consummated their marriage, Qin Yurong seemed to have let go of some worries, and her usually steady temperament also changed slightly. She asked Feihong to take out her box.
"This is a pair of bracelets made of mutton-fat white jade. They are old material." Qin Yurong gently stroked the jade bracelets. "My mother-in-law gave them to me after I became the daughter-in-law of the Pei family. Now you can give this pair of jade bracelets to Zhizhi."
Although she had long regarded He Zhiliao as the legitimate master of the Pei family, that was just the way the inheritance was.
Pei Ji was a little surprised, "Then my brothers..."
Qin Yurong snorted and laughed, "First come, first served. They haven't even started yet, so they have no right to covet my things!"
"Then I'm relieved. Mother, you can prepare it and give it to my future sisters-in-law!" Pei Ji happily held the brocade box in his hands. His little cicada would definitely like it very much.
"Of course." Qin Yurong said softly with a smile on her face, "Now that you are truly husband and wife, you must treat him well and never abandon him again like you did before. You have already started a family and are sensible. You can handle the affairs of the court as you see fit."
Pei Ji's eyebrows moved slightly, "What mother means is..."
Qin Yurong's graceful face was cold, "Of course, those people must pay the price. What about the prince and the princess? It's not okay to offend our own family. Pei Yunzhou, show us your skills."
"When the mother says this, the son will understand."
Pei Ji returned to the yard happily and wanted to show him this good thing immediately, but he didn't expect that he had fallen asleep again. He didn't put it away, but just put it next to him so that he could see it when he woke up.
He understood what his mother meant.
They can only live well if others don't live well.
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