Chapter 38 Forced Love Isn't Like This
Chu Yunjin is a little devil.
She had no intention of engaging in lewd behavior in broad daylight, yet she deliberately made the gesture of doing so.
She served her husband gently and virtuously, trying to relieve his fatigue, but every move she made exuded extreme allure—or perhaps that's not quite the right word.
After all, she's good-looking and has a great figure.
Yan Cang liked her so much.
In the eyes of someone who likes her, even if she does nothing, she is inherently fatally attractive.
Moreover, Chu Yunjin's compensation process seems to be progressing a bit too quickly.
In just three days, the transition from disgust and resentment to physical intimacy was incredibly swift, like a rocket launch, leaving the ancient man Yan Cang utterly powerless to resist.
Moreover, Chu Yunjin had already noticed that Yan Cang seemed to be a pure-hearted man in matters of the heart, without any domineering force in his love. If one had to say where he was forceful, it would probably be his decision to forcefully marry the original owner of the body.
Whether it's because he's always cautious around the person he loves, or because he was heartbroken by the original owner of the body, he can no longer easily open his heart.
In short, he is very restrained now.
Even though Chu Yunjin was so proactive, he still restrained himself, unlike those philandering, lustful men who prey on women like hungry tigers.
Chu Yunjin really wanted to tell him that forced love isn't like that. You have to take the initiative. The opportunity is right in front of you, but he only knows how to endure and restrain himself. When will he ever get to have his way?
The atmosphere in the bathhouse was enchanting.
Whether it was because Chu Yunjin's thoughts were heard or not, Yan Cang couldn't resist her pressure, turned around and pulled her into his arms, lowering his head to kiss her soft lips.
The temperature in the bathtub gradually tended to rise.
Chu Yunjin suddenly panicked and reached out to pinch Yan Cang's waist: "No...no."
Yan Cang sensed her resistance and his body stiffened slightly.
All the aroused desires seemed to cool down in an instant.
Yan Cang pursed his thin lips, released her, and said with lowered eyes, "I'm sorry."
Chu Yunjin's heart tightened.
Why did he apologize? Was he worried that he had scared her, or did he feel that he had offended her?
Aren't they a married couple?
Even during the day, it's perfectly reasonable for a couple to take a bath together and engage in some intimate actions when they're in the mood. Why should they apologize?
Chu Yunjin raised her head, gazing into his deep eyes that held a hint of sadness and loneliness. She reached out and hooked her arm around his neck, then suddenly kissed his lips.
Chu Yunjin was very inexperienced; she appeared domineering, but in reality, she had no idea what to do.
So she quickly withdrew after the kiss and explained, "I just thought you should rest well after your shower; your health is important."
Yan Cang remained silent.
"The wedding night can be left for tonight," Chu Yunjin quickly promised, her tone as if comforting a child. "You need to go to sleep now."
Yan Cang frowned slightly: "Wedding night?"
“Yes.” Chu Yunjin nodded. “Although we have been married for two years, our wedding night seemed to have been rather unpleasant. I think we should have a wedding night together.”
Looking into her bright eyes, Yan Cang nodded involuntarily: "Mm."
"Then it's settled." Chu Yunjin turned and left the bath, her body still dripping wet. She casually dried herself with a towel. "After you bathe, go and get some sleep. I'll make the arrangements tonight."
After saying that, he quickly put on a coat and left, his steps hurried, almost as if he were fleeing in panic.
Yan Cang stared at her retreating figure, and couldn't help but smile.
Relationships should develop gradually.
Her attitude has changed a lot in the past two days. Just now, the two of them were naked together, so he can't be too hasty.
Don't rush it, lest you frighten her.
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Chu Yunjin returned to the inner palace to change her clothes, then went out to ask Granny Zhou where the Sixth Princess was.
Granny Zhou replied that the Sixth Princess had gone to the garden, and Chu Yunjin led Adai toward the garden.
The garden is in full bloom at this time of year, a truly beautiful sight.
The air was filled with a pleasant fragrance.
Yan Jinyue sat alone in the pavilion, watching the koi fish playing in the pond with utter boredom. Chu Yunjin walked up the stone steps and asked, "Isn't the princess going back to the palace?"
“I don’t want to go back.” Yan Jinyue threw a handful of fish food into the pond, her tone somewhat displeased. “I’m not happy staying in the palace.”
Chu Yunjin paused for a moment upon hearing this, then walked over and sat down beside her: "Is it because of the Imperial Concubine?"
“My mother was banished to the Cold Palace, and my situation in the palace was already somewhat awkward. Now that I’ve broken off my engagement with Pei Yi’an, I wonder what the concubines and princesses in the harem will think of me.” Yan Jinyue leaned against the railing, a hint of sarcasm on her face. “They are afraid to make sarcastic remarks to me because of my brother, but I can still see the ridicule on their faces and the strange looks in their eyes. I originally didn’t bother with them, but now that my mother is locked up in the Cold Palace and I can’t see her, I don’t even have anyone to talk to in the palace.”
Chu Yunjin felt somewhat guilty.
"The day after tomorrow is Princess Ning'an's birthday." Yan Jinyue turned to look at Chu Yunjin. "What gift do you plan to give her?"
"A congratulatory gift?" Chu Yunjin was taken aback. "I didn't know."
“Let’s order a set of jewelry and send it over,” Yan Jinyue said coldly. “Anyway, we’re not close to her, so there’s no need to put in too much effort. The thought is what counts.”
Chu Yunjin remained silent, her mind replaying the image of Princess Ning'an.
The current emperor's younger sister, the empress dowager's daughter, and Yan Cang's aunt.
Princess Ning'an should have been a woman who enjoyed great favor and privilege.
She has indeed enjoyed this favor to this day.
Despite enjoying such wealth and honor, he had one regret: he had no biological children.
Princess Ning'an's husband, Wen Yishu, is the younger brother of the current Prime Minister Wen. The two sons and one daughter raised in the Princess's residence were all adopted from the Wen family.
Just a quick note.
Fifteen years ago, when Princess Ning'an married Wen Yushu, the prime minister was not yet prime minister. At that time, he was just a vice minister of the Ministry of Rites. His younger brother, Wen Yishu, was handsome, refined, and elegant. He was a young man who caught Princess Ning'an's eye at first glance.
The two got married smoothly.
After their marriage, Wen Yishu was completely devoted to Princess Ning'an and served her to her heart's content. Princess Ning'an also contributed a lot to her brother Wen Yushu's career.
Of course, Wen Yushu himself was also quite talented and capable, and he remained in the high position of prime minister for more than a decade.
With his elder brother holding a high position and wielding great power, Wen, the Imperial Son-in-Law, naturally rose in status within the Princess's residence as well. However, for ten years he remained gentle and considerate, never uttering a single word of dissent against the princess.
Even when the princess had health problems and could not have children, he did not mind at all. He once suggested adopting a member of the royal family, but the royal family members were born with the royal surname and were members of the royal clan. If they were adopted by the eldest princess, they would be born with the surname Wen. Which member of the royal family would be willing to do that?
Later, Princess Ning'an adopted three children from a branch of the Wen family.
Why three?
Because it's lively with lots of people, the eldest princess enjoys being around people.
The two Wen brothers, one with a high aptitude for studying and the other gentle and understanding, firmly captured the heart of Princess Ning'an, and from then on, they soared to great heights as if they had been given a cheat code.
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