Chapter 46 Proof of Love “I want you… to stay here tonight…
"You..." Shen Wenji opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a complete sentence. He stared at Xie Yunqing blankly.
There were tears on her eyelashes, which were trembling wetly, and she looked pitiful.
Xie Yunqing was amused by her appearance. He raised his hand to pinch her cheek and lifted her chin with his fingers.
He lowered his head and moved closer, his nose almost touching hers, his deep eyes staring into hers: "Chen Wenji, I like you, can you hear me?"
The candlelight reflected in his eyes, making his gaze even more fiery, almost melting people.
Shen Wenji was uneasy when he looked at her. He turned his head away and denied it flatly: "How could you possibly like me? It must be Tianque Ling..."
Before she could finish her words, Xie Yunqing's fingertips firmly grasped her chin, straightening her face, and his deep gaze fell on her moving lips.
A kiss that leaves no room for struggle, falling directly and passionately.
Shen Wenji let out a short exclamation from her throat, her eyes wide open. She never expected Xie Yunqing to kiss her.
She suddenly loosened her grip on the Tianque Bell, and the bell fell to the ground with a "ding-ling" sound, rolling out several circles of tiny ringing sounds.
Xie Yunqing stroked her cheek with his fingertips, then moved to the back of her neck. He clasped his palms tightly around her neck, pulled her forward, and deepened the kiss.
Their lips collided, his kiss was brutal and violent, even punishing, grinding mercilessly, prying open her clenched teeth, forcefully invading, lips and tongue entwined.
The back of her neck felt like the bones were pulled out, and her body slid down involuntarily and was caught by his large hands.
Her breathing was completely controlled, and the physiological tears that had overflowed without her noticing quietly slid down her flushed cheeks.
The fingertips with thin calluses gently wiped away the tear marks, and Xie Yunqing's lips finally slowly withdrew, leaving behind an ambiguous silver thread.
"Does this prove it?" His voice came from his lips, a little hoarse, and his hot breath hit her face, making her ears burn red.
"Prove...what?" Shen Wenji's mind went blank and he didn't react for a moment.
Xie Yunqing chuckled and covered her lips again.
The kiss was light, lingering and gentle, outlining the shape of her lips bit by bit, as if confirming some treasure, with a heart-throbbing warmth.
"Prove that I like you."
Shen Wenji froze, forgetting even to breathe. She looked up at Xie Yunqing and murmured in disbelief, "Aren't you affected by the Soul-Snatching Incense?"
Xie Yunqing frowned. Could it be that Shen Wenji's hot-and-cold attitude towards him recently was all because of this strange soul-sucking incense? What exactly was this? How come he had never heard of it before?
"What is soul-sucking incense?"
Shen Wenji didn't intend to say it at first, but under the pressure of Xie Yunqing's kiss, he gradually lost the upper hand.
"I'll tell you!" Her cheeks were burning hot, and she begged for mercy with an unsteady breath: "Don't kiss me anymore, don't kiss me anywhere!"
Xie Yunqing's eyes flashed with regret. He thought Shen Wenji could still be stubborn for a while longer.
"Then go ahead and talk. I'm listening." He slowly stood up and slowly rubbed the water stains on his lips with his fingertips.
Listening to Shen Wenji's explanation of the whole story, Xie Yunqing almost laughed out of anger.
He looked at her with a dark gaze, and asked through gritted teeth, "So... you think I said I liked you because of that damn soul-stealing incense secret technique?"
Shen Wenji nodded shyly, "I even thought that the Tianque Bell had lost its effect and hadn't removed the secret technique from you."
She raised her watery eyes, full of worry: "How is it? Have you felt anything strange recently? Or have you experienced any side effects?"
Xie Yunqing was speechless. He sighed and said, "There's nothing wrong with me. Everything is fine, except..."
He deliberately dragged out his tone, his eyes lingering: "It's just that sometimes I miss you so much, especially when it's late at night and everyone is asleep..."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Shen Wenji. She hammered her palms and said, "It's over, it's over. It must be that the Soul-Snatching Incense Secret Technique has not been solved."
Xie Yunqing: "..."
He took a deep breath, and suddenly called Shen Wenji's name seriously and solemnly, while holding her hand tightly and interlocking their fingers.
"It has nothing to do with the Soul-Captivating Incense Secret Technique." His voice was firm.
Shen Wenji retorted, "How do you know? This secret technique is always confusing. What if it's just your illusion?"
“Because Xie Yunqing has liked Shen Wenji for a long time.”
Xie Yunqing tightened his fingertips and held her hand tighter, the warmth of his palm coming through the gaps between their interlocked fingers.
"Very early, even earlier than the Soul-Snatching Incense." His eyes were filled with tiny glints, and his brows arched. "This love wasn't aroused by a secret technique. I've been hiding it for too long, and I couldn't help but let it slip."
Shen Wenji's fingertips curled in his palm, then he squeezed it back even harder, his eyes red, but the corners of his lips couldn't help but rise: "Then why didn't you say it earlier?"
"I was afraid you wouldn't like it." Xie Yunqing's voice was lower, with a hint of blatant grievance: "You seemed to hate me before, I was afraid that my heartfelt feelings would be just a joke in your eyes."
"If you don't tell me, who will know?" Shen Wenji raised his eyebrows and asked angrily, "Why? You're not afraid now."
Xie Yunqing smiled and shook his head: "Not only am I no longer afraid, I'm even going to tell everyone openly."
"Chen Wenji, I like you."
He pulled their clasped hands to his lips and kissed their interlocked knuckles with great care.
"I love you."
"If you don't mind me being annoying, I can talk to you day and night, and tell you thousands of times without getting tired of it, until we grow old together."
"Who wants to grow old with you?" Shen Wenji retorted stubbornly, but then smiled and bumped into his arms.
Xie Yunqing pretended to be angry and frowned to tease her. He raised his hand as if to tickle the soft flesh on her waist: "If not with me, who else do you want to be with?"
"That's too many people. After all, I still have a lot of suitors around me, such as the owner of Zuihualou, who is very good." Shen Wenji dodged with a smile and patted his shoulder: "Xiao Xie, you still need to work hard."
She started to bring up the past: "Just now you were about to leave without even looking back. I've remembered it and plan to severely deduct points from you."
"Deduction points? What happens if too many are deducted?"
"Change people when all the points are taken." Shen Wenji reached out and poked his chest with his fingertips, and asked, "Were you afraid when you wanted to leave just now?"
Xie Yunqing held her rebellious fingers, and the calluses on his palms gently rubbed her fingertips. He said helplessly and gently, "A little, I'm afraid it would scare you."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself, afraid you'll think... I'm a little reckless. After all, a few hours ago..."
Shen Wenji's cheeks flushed instantly. She pulled her hand back, covered his mouth, and muttered softly, "Don't mention it."
Xie Yunqing held her wrist, kissed her hand, and said: "Okay, don't mention it."
She retracted her hand, turned and walked towards the bed, saying, "Go ahead, I'm going to bed."
Xie Yunqing quickly caught up with her, suddenly bent down, picked her up by the waist, and gently placed her on the edge of the bed.
Then, he bent his knees and half-knelt, holding her bare ankles, frowning and asking, "The ground is cold, why don't you wear shoes or socks?"
Shen Wenji shrank her feet, but he held them down, and he carefully put on her stockings.
She looked at him squatting in front of her, his loose scarlet robe spread on the ground, outlining his broad shoulders and narrow waist.
Not knowing what she remembered, her cheeks turned redder and she said timidly, "I forgot."
"Don't forget it next time." Xie Yunqing raised his eyes and said seriously, "It's my fault too. Next time I'll put your shoes away and never let you run around barefoot again."
He stood up and first prepared some soothing tea, placing it beside her bed within easy reach to prevent her from getting thirsty during the night. Then, he used magic to warm the quilt until it was perfectly warm, then carefully and gently covered her with it. Finally, he lowered the layers of curtains that covered the bed.
Shen Wenji tucked his head into the quilt, the scent of his magic lingering on his nose. Watching him busying around, he couldn't help but want to tease him: "Are you not going to collect nectar anymore?"
Xie Yunqing was startled, then remembered how clumsy he was under the tree. His ears suddenly turned red, and he stammered, "Tomorrow, tomorrow I'll pick more."
He has to go back and study it carefully tonight.
Afraid that Shen Wenji would laugh at him, he quickly changed the subject, reached out to tidy up her hair, and said gently, "It's late, it's time to go to bed."
Shen Wenji grabbed his wrist, used the force to stand up, and with his other hand pulled his sleeve tightly to prevent him from leaving.
She moved further into the bed, leaving half of the space free, her eyes flashing cunningly: "My bed is very big, do you... want to stay?"
Xie Yunqing's breathing suddenly stagnated. His eyes swept across the soft bed and met her undisguised expectant eyes. His Adam's apple rolled slightly.
Reason told him that he should leave, but how could he bear to refuse.
The desire hidden in his heart couldn't wait to see the light of day. The surging love broke through the soil and grew wildly like a vine, entangling him so that he couldn't move.
"I..." He was about to speak, but Shen Wenji pulled him forward by his sleeve.
He leaned over unexpectedly, leaning against her side, and brushed his nose lightly against her lips.
The candlelight fell on her rosy lips, and Xie Yunqing's gaze gradually sank.
He could hear his own heartbeat, deafening, clearer than ever.
This was too unfair. He was completely unable to withstand it and was defeated in the blink of an eye.
"Xie Yunqing." Shen Wenji called his name, his soft and ambiguous voice brushing past his ears: "I don't want you to wait, and I don't want you to be afraid."
She raised her slender arms, wrapped them around his neck, tilted her head forward, and pecked the corner of his lips lightly. Her voice was as thin as a mosquito, but very clear: "I like you, too."
"I want you to...stay here tonight."
Xie Yunqing's breathing became completely disordered.
But this time, he didn't retreat, but instead grabbed her waist and deepened the kiss that she initiated.
Between their lips and teeth, he slightly pulled away and carefully traced her face with his eyes, his gaze full of cherishment. He asked hesitantly, "You really don't regret it."
It's not the first time, there's nothing to regret.
Shen Wenji said nothing, but just clutched the collar of his shirt on his chest and gave him the answer with a deeper kiss.
Xie Yunqing hugged her tighter, not with the forceful possession he had in the past, but with a promise of cherishing her.
It is the inexpressible intimacy and fusion tonight, and it is also the everlasting companionship in this life.
The clothes fell to the ground along with the curtains, and the candlelight swayed gently in the lampshade, extending the ambiguity in the room.
The albizzia flowers outside the window fell all night long, but they did not disturb the warmth in the room at all.
Two hot hearts, in the quiet night, are tightly pressed together, never to be separated.
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