Chapter 91 Chapter 91 Jinjiang First Release
Chapter 91
Su Li glanced at the sky, which was shrouded in dark night fog.
Although the mountains were still damp from the rain, the moonlight was hazy and the clouds had dispersed, so no clouds or rain could accumulate and it shouldn't rain.
Since this was the case, Su Li was not worried about Cui Jue getting wet, so she no longer cared about where he went.
The kitchen was lit by a cheap rapeseed oil lamp.
There was a faint orange light, and the lamp wire emitted wisps of black smoke, which was very irritating.
Su Li knew that cooking oil lamps were harmful to the eyes, and she didn't want Lin Yin to stay in the kitchen for too long, so she went forward to help him wash the dishes, turned off the fire and closed the door early, and went back to her room to sleep.
Before going to bed, Su Li gave Lin Yin a calming pillow filled with cassia seeds and chrysanthemums.
Lin Yin hugged the pillow, feeling warm in his heart.
Su Li always remembered his old problem of having trouble sleeping at night and being prone to nightmares, and this was a way of showing her concern for him.
Lin Yin and Su Li said goodnight. Seeing that she was about to leave, he pulled her back and said in a low voice, "Sister..."
"Hmm?" Su Li turned around and looked at him with a smile.
Lin Yin frowned, unsure how to advise him. "Sister, you haven't witnessed Cui Jue's ferocity on the battlefield, so you don't know how violent and brave he is. He shows no mercy to anyone. He hunts down and kills all his political enemies, regardless of whether they are veterans or remnants, leaving no room for future trouble... Sister, if you deal with him, you must be extremely careful."
Three years ago, Lin Yin was just a young vanguard of a powerful northwestern clan. He had rarely witnessed a few siege battles led by Cui Jue.
Cui Jue was best at arranging battle formations and making plans, but by taking advantage of the geographical location and timing, he was able to defeat the powerful tribes in the northwest.
Putting aside personal prejudices, Lin Yin admitted that Cui Jue was indeed resourceful and decisive in military affairs, and was no less capable than veterans who had been in the military for many years.
Even Lin Yin was somewhat convinced.
In the confrontation in the kitchen just now, if Cui Jue really wanted to kill Lin Yin, he would not have to be bound by a sword. He could just pick up a flower leaf and break it into a sword to kill Lin Yin.
Lin Yin had just exchanged sharp words, and he did not fight with Cui Jue. In addition to observing Su Li's attitude, he also had a tiny selfish motive.
He knew that since Cui Jue ascended the throne, he had promoted the imperial examination system, allowed children from poor families to apply for promotion, promoted commoners to become officials, and weakened the preferential treatment of the aristocratic families who "occupied land and provided shelter to their guests, and inherited the throne without change". He tried to support the common people, thereby opening up a new political situation and competing with the century-old families.
Let’s not talk about how much selfish motive Cui Jue had in doing this to consolidate imperial power.
Are they trying to stop the powerful families from raising armies and amassing strength so as to avoid threatening the imperial power in the future?
The fact that Cui Jue, as the head of a prominent family, dared to reflect on himself and reshape the political structure after coming to power, and was even willing to delegate power to the grassroots so that people from poor families could also have the opportunity to succeed, is already admirable enough.
Even though Lin Yin was reluctant, he had to admit that Cui Jue was a good emperor who cared about the people.
But Cui Jue's intelligence and wisdom also represent how unwise Su Li's act of feeding the tiger with herself is... Lin Yin feels that Su Li cannot beat Cui Jue, and if she stays with him, she will get hurt sooner or later.
Su Li nodded: "I know, A Yin, don't worry."
After she finished speaking, she raised the corner of her lips slightly, not knowing what she was thinking about.
"Besides, I feel that this vicious tiger...can no longer kill me."
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It was late at night, and Su Li was bathing and changing clothes behind the curtains in the room.
She prepared warm water for washing tomorrow, took off her disguise clothes, lifted the curtain and prepared to go to sleep.
As soon as the curtain was pulled open, the light leaked in a foot, splashing yellow light all over the ground.
Su Li yawned, her eyes filled with tears and mist.
She tilted her head to look at the bed, and was caught off guard by a tall, dark figure. She was so frightened that she almost screamed.
"Young Master?" Su Li clenched the handkerchief in her hand with her fingertips, took a step closer, and called out.
The black shadow moved slowly, and the dim light illuminated Cui Jue's cold face, which looked like it was carved with a knife and an axe.
"Um."
The man responded softly, leaning against the headboard of the bed, his whole body immersed in the shadows.
Su Li took a look at him and realized that Cui Jue's black hair was loose and a little black, with the ends of his hair as sharp as needles, and showing an oily black sheen, as if it had been soaked in clean water.
His outer clothes were also taken off, and his snow-white undershirt was soaked by water. It was tightly attached to his strong and lean abdominal muscles, and it had a soft and shiny luster.
Needless to say, Cui Jue must have found a cold pool in the mountains and bathed in it long ago.
Su Li hung the handkerchief on the wooden washstand and asked in surprise, "Didn't the eldest master return to the fort?"
Cui Jue frowned slightly and replied coldly, "It's raining in the mountains today, and the paths are muddy... If I leave the mountain rashly, I'm afraid I'll bring trouble to Chixia. If it takes a wrong step and accidentally breaks a hoof bone, it will never be able to walk upright again."
By then, the war horses will be useless and can only wait for death in depression, with no way to save the situation.
Su Li felt sad when she heard this and couldn't imagine the scene of Chi Xia being injured.
Su Li liked Chixia Ma Xiong, so naturally she didn't want anything to happen to Chixia, and she no longer forced Cui Jue to go out late at night.
She was stunned for a moment and asked, "I didn't see the eldest master riding into the courtyard just now... Then where is Brother Chixia Ma?"
Cui Jue said, "There is a stable in the deserted house in the village. I have ordered Chixia to go there and rest. Tomorrow at the hour of Yin, he will come to the village entrance to greet me."
There are several empty houses in Meihua Village, all of which have been filled with fodder and water troughs by Cui Jue's men. Chixia is bold and intelligent, and can understand what people say.
Chixia was once trapped behind high walls and had to stay in the stable all day, which made her very depressed.
Now that Cui Jue had taken him to the mountains for a trip, Chixia was so happy that he was raising his mane and hooves.
The mountains and forests are vast and sparsely populated, so it can run wherever it wants in the middle of the night. As long as it hears Cui Jue's whistle in the morning or when it is time to go into the city, it will rush back to the village entrance.
It was a rare opportunity for Chixia to turn into a wild horse, and he was so happy that he put Cui Jue down as soon as he arrived at the village entrance and ran away happily.
Su Li didn't know the inside story and still felt pity for Chixia in her heart: once a war horse becomes intelligent, it must be used to the fullest extent of its power. It is really hard for it to be ordered around by its master.
Su Li thought of Chixia who had to sleep in the open air in the mountains, and the expensive horses, especially such red-maned horses. Hu Sao and Yang Dalang knew at a glance that Cui Jue was extremely wealthy.
Su Li couldn't bring Chixia home with her, so she could only ask hesitantly, "But the weather in the mountains is cold. Will Chixia get cold sleeping outside? And tomorrow morning, Chixia will come to greet the eldest master. Will it be too tired? Besides, the eldest master is very tired getting up early every day to attend court. If that's the case, why not go back early at night to avoid delaying court affairs..."
Cui Jue glanced at Su Li and saw that her face was full of sincere worry about Chi Xia, which made him feel depressed.
She was worried about a warhorse freezing outside, but she didn't mention Cui Jue soaking in the cold mountain pool late at night...
Su Li only knew that Chixia had to rush back to the inner city of Liuzhou at the hour of Yin every day, but she forgot that he also got up at the hour of Yin every night and rode back to the palace.
There came a day when Cui Jue couldn't even catch up with a horse, which made him really depressed.
Cui Jue's eyes were cold, and when he stared at the people around him, they were like steel knives scraping bones, making Su Li feel uncomfortable all over.
He grabbed Su Li's hand and pulled her closer.
The man's strong and muscular tiger's mouth pinched her slender wrist, gently twisting it, and spoke in a dangerous tone.
"Su Li, do you really want me to leave at night? Because Lin Yin is here, I am too much of an eyesore, right?"
Cui Jue's voice was full of resentment and jealousy. He didn't hide it at all, and even Su Li could hear the gnashing hatred in his voice.
Su Li saw those long fingers clasping her snowy skin, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Young Master, you misunderstood. I didn't mean that. I just thought you might not be used to the country food and felt wronged for no reason... I saw that you didn't eat much meat tonight except tofu and cabbage. I wonder if you'll be hungry in the middle of the night."
Hearing this, Cui Jue's breathing slowed down, his long eyelashes trembled slightly, his eyes were burning, and he murmured, "You... actually know how much I ate?"
Su Li smiled gently, her almond eyes were like flowing moonlight, dazzling.
She no longer struggled to break free from Cui Jue's restraints, but instead fell on his lap.
Su Li leaned on the edge of the bed, getting closer and closer to Cui Jue.
She said to him, "Of course. The eldest son and A Yin are both people I know well, so I will of course keep an eye on your meals and take care of them from time to time."
Although Su Li's words compared Cui Jue and Lin Yin, they were unpleasant.
But Su Li was not indifferent to Cui Jue. She would also pay attention to his every move...
Hearing this, all the resentment, injustice, and secret jealousy that Cui Jue had felt in his heart today were suppressed by Su Li's few light sweet words, without even a ripple left.
Cui Jue was quiet for a rare moment. He released the hand that was holding Su Li and let her come closer.
Su Li stared at Cui Jue quietly.
She looked at his eyes and eyebrows, which were as bright as shining jade, and her gentle gaze lingered on his face.
Su Li whispered, "Cui Jue, please don't touch Lin Yin, okay?"
Cui Jue originally thought that Su Li's gentleness at this time was because she had feelings for him, but she deliberately showed weakness in order to protect Lin Yin!
Cui Jue's anger rose again, and he couldn't help but sneer. His cold eyes fixed on her coldly: "Are you protecting a man from outsiders?"
Su Li let him look at her with an unfriendly expression. She no longer trembled or shook with fear, and then she stepped back step by step.
Su Li, on the contrary, rose to the challenge and gently held Cui Jue's frosty hand. The girl's warm palm covered the thin back of his hand with ambiguous meaning, rubbing it back and forth.
"Cui Jue, he is my savior."
Cui Jue pursed his thin lips, leaving a faint bluish-white tinge between his red lips. His displeasure was obvious.
But Su Li did not make any excuses and continued to wait for his next words.
It's really annoying that he is so stubborn.
Cui Jue closed his eyes and endured it. He didn't push her hand away. He just replied in a deep voice: "Su Li, I saved you too."
"Yeah." Su Li smiled inexplicably, as if she herself found it absurd, "So, I also remember the kindness of the eldest master."
The girl's voice was extremely low and light, with a faint sigh of confusion.
An extremely slight sigh was enough to stir up huge waves in Cui Jue's calm heart.
He seemed to have sensed something and was eager to grasp it.
The man turned his head and saw his strong and powerful arm bones across Su Li's waist and abdomen, bringing a sense of oppression as if a storm was about to come.
In the blink of an eye, Su Li was embraced in Cui Jue's arms.
She sat on his hard knees, unable to move.
The girl's slender waist, which could be held in one hand, was grasped by the man and bent, and then tightly pressed against Cui Jue's boiling chest, unable to break free even if she struggled.
Cui Jue's cool long fingers rubbed Su Li's soft flesh from her pointed jaw, sliding into her open clothes and enveloping her plump, snowy valley...
Su Li was burned for a moment, and felt her earlobes tingling and numb, all she could smell was the burning breath exhaled by Cui Jue.
Su Li was gradually aroused by him. Her neck was covered by Cui Jue, and she felt the amazing strength of Cui Jue's teeth.
Cui Jue bit her pale and fragile neck from behind, as if he wanted to tear her apart and eat her. His force was so strong and fierce that she couldn't avoid it at all.
Su Li smelled the gentle fragrance of grass and trees, and beads of hot sweat oozed from her nostrils.
Su Li's legs felt weak and the joints of her feet were slightly tense.
Waves of soreness ran up my spine uncontrollably.
Then, she heard Cui Jue's heartbeat, rumbling like lava.
He could hear his slightly heavy breathing, and even a terrifying tearing sound. Su Li's thin dress finally shattered in Cui Jue's hands.
Scattered pieces of clothing were stained with sticky sweat, with a faint dark color emerging.
The remaining piece of coarse cloth hung on Su Li's pitiful thin ankles, trembling slightly in the night wind.
Su Li did not meet Cui Jue face to face.
She was still in his arms, sitting astride his legs.
Su Li was held tightly in his arms, letting the strong fragrance of orchid fill her mouth and nose.
When Cui Jue bent her chin and kissed her until she was dazed.
Su Li was finally hit by a hard stone.
Then, the boiling stones were moved...
Su Li tried her best to accept it, and her waist felt sore.
Her eyes were moist with tears and she was breathing softly.
When Cui Jue was hesitating whether to retreat or not, he and Su Li bit each other's ears and whispered to each other, "I didn't take the medicine today. If you don't allow me, I won't be here..."
Su Li didn't know whether she was possessed by a ghost or for some other reason.
She actually tilted her head and sucked and bit the tip of Cui Jue's tongue.
The girl held back her tears and whispered, "Young Master, please do as you please. I... am fine."
These words are so exciting that it's like a death warrant.
It was just a few words, but it seemed like a bowl of aphrodisiac medicine was poured into Cui Jue's abdominal cavity.
For a moment, Cui Jue's head was buzzing and his rationality collapsed.
His breathing suddenly became rapid, his blood surged, his blood vessels dilated, and his large palms forcefully pinched Su Li's waist.
The man lost his composure. He held Su Li up weakly, with veins bulging in his arms, and pressed her forcefully into his arms.
Cui Jue's dark pupils were dark. He endured it silently, restrained his breathing, and carefully kissed Su Li's neck, which was as white as cream.
He pressed against her.
Let Su Li cling to him softly and bonelessly.
Su Li was drenched in sweat, and even her knees were shaking.
She felt a little regretful that she had just given in and allowed Cui Jue to whip her at will.
When Cui Jue finished his work, Su Li was already leaning on Cui Jue's broad shoulders, unable to utter a word.
Su Li was drowsy, and she let him rub her cheek gently with his nose bone, which was as deep as a knife.
Cui Jue still didn't come out. He hugged her tightly and kissed her collarbone again.
Su Li was in a daze and could only feel a faint tingling sensation on her neck. She pushed Cui Jue away, and her murmur was filled with a hint of perverseness.
"Don't leave any marks..."
Cui Jue paused, his breath gradually becoming colder: "Are you afraid that Lin Yin will see?"
Su Li felt that he was unreasonable and glared at Cui Jue presumptuously: "It's hot out, and you have to wear a dress with a stand-up collar to cover up the hickey. The scones are very hot!"
"Um."
Hearing this, Cui Jue's hatred disappeared without a trace. He reduced his strength and deliberately grinded Su Li, "If you are angry, you can bite back."
Su Li was unwilling to be outdone and attacked maliciously.
She licked Cui Jue's bony Adam's apple, deliberately applying force, sometimes lightly and sometimes heavily, leaving circles of light red teeth marks.
Cui Jue had been through battles on the battlefield, fighting in many battles and had seen all kinds of swordplay.
The bite marks left by Su Li were small and neither painful nor itchy, and did not disturb him at all.
He felt Su Li's clever tongue against his throat and let her entangle with him.
Cui Jue's throat rolled slightly, and another unbearable emotion surged up.
Cui Jue rarely had such a satisfying moment. He got what he wanted and even had the urge to keep this moment forever.
After a moment of silence, Cui Jue caressed Su Li's face and kissed her deeply.
When Su Li was about to turn into a puddle of water again, Cui Jue pressed his forehead against Su Li's, and his indifferent phoenix eyes were filled with a bit of intense tenderness.
Cui Jue swallowed the sweet liquid the girl fed him and asked her in a low, hoarse voice, "Su Li, if I don't restrict you from entering the palace and don't impose any restrictions on you...will you marry me?"
What should have been a tender and sweet scene was frozen in an instant because of Cui Jue's overly presumptuous words.
The atmosphere was cold, like frost.
Su Li's breathing was unstable. She had just come back to her senses from the oppressive lovemaking.
Su Li was speechless for a long time. After she calmed her breathing, she suddenly looked up at Cui Jue, "Young Master..."
"Hmm?" Cui Jue placed his palm on the girl's sweaty temples, stroking them gently, trying to make her let go.
Cui Jue observed Su Li calmly.
Until Su Li's thick eyelashes trembled slightly, like a butterfly with broken wings, shivering slightly, "Master, do you remember Zhang Che who died in your hands before?"
Although Su Li did not witness this tragic scene with her own eyes, she was not stupid. She knew that Zhang Che's body was torn apart and he must have died at the hands of Cui Jue.
"What do you mean?" Cui Jue's finger bones stiffened and his narrow and long phoenix eyes closed slightly.
He was reluctant to ruin the beauty of tonight. Even after hearing Su Li's unkind words, he still reached out and gently lifted the girl's sweaty black hair from her forehead, staring into her watery almond eyes.
Su Li thought for a moment and said, "That day, Zhang Che came to my house and blocked my door, shouting about my 'extreme difficulty in getting pregnant' so that everyone knew about it. He did all sorts of evil things and even forced other innocent women to death. The eldest master punished the evil and promoted the good, so it was well done to kill him."
Cui Jue was praised, but he did not show any joy at all.
He pursed his lips and said nothing, waiting for Su Li to continue.
Su Li felt Cui Jue's breathing slow down. He was even more cautious than she was. She couldn't help but laugh, "But, he is stupid after all. Even when he examined my symptoms, he was not thorough enough..."
Cui Jue's phoenix eyes suddenly shrank, and the barely perceptible smile on his face finally disappeared without a trace.
Su Li looked directly into Cui Jue's eyes, which were so beautiful that they did not look like those of an ordinary person. She raised the corners of her mouth slightly and spoke clearly to Cui Jue word by word.
"Actually, he left out half of what he said. Three years ago, I was attacked in Pingyao City and fled on horseback. The enemy came with great force, wielding a net of arrows to destroy the entire city. I was a weak woman after all, and I couldn't run fast enough. As a result, I was shot in the side and abdomen, and fell in the snow. Unfortunately, I lost too much blood, and my uterus was exposed to the cold... Just to save my life, it took a tremendous amount of effort."
Her hint was obvious enough, and Cui Jue was smart, so he must have understood it immediately.
As expected, Cui Jue remained silent and even lost his voice.
Su Li knew that the Cui family had few descendants, and the eldest wife had only one legitimate son, Cui Jue.
As the monarch of Wu, he must have a woman to give birth to children for him and continue the royal line.
Cui Jue loved children and he could not tolerate being childless.
"Cui Jue, not only am I having trouble having children, I'm also having trouble conceiving..."
And from Su Li's almost pitying smile, Cui Jue also understood one thing.
He felt like he was falling into an icy cave. His limbs and bones suddenly became cold, and even his fingers became stiff.
At this moment, Cui Jue finally understood.
Why did Su Li not struggle in the imperial tent that day, allowing him to hold her in his arms and take all his essence...
It’s not that Su Li agreed to accept him.
It's not that Su Li loves him and allows him to do what he wants.
She just knew that there was no future between the two of them, and she was just fearless.
Sure enough, Su Li smiled at him and said cruelly, "Cui Jue, you shouldn't be obsessed with me. I will never have children in this life."
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