Chapter 73 073 The silver chain on her ankle kept jingling…
Chapter 73
Lin Wan complained softly, not even caring that the thin outer garment she was wearing had slipped off. Even though it was undeniable that she was still deeply attracted to Xie Huaiyuan, and even felt happy about it.
But Xie Huaiyuan said he wouldn't give her any more medicine. Of course, she didn't want to be trapped by his side forever because of this. But even if she scooped up more water now, it would be of no use. Those things were hidden too deep inside, completely trapped in the crevices. She was very uncomfortable, and her toes curled up.
Suddenly, Lin Wan stopped dipping her fingertips in water.
She slowly turned her head to look at the golden nanmu screen bathed in sunlight, her eyes instantly filled with shock. After realizing what had happened, she jumped into the bucket full of water with lightning speed. The water splashed and the silver chain jingled as it soaked the once dry floor.
"How do I stop?" Xie Huaiyuan approached step by step, finally stopping in front of Lin Wan. He narrowed his eyes slightly, a hidden glint flashing within them. "Do you need my help?"
No, no need.
Xie Huaiyuan looked down at Lin Wan, whose mouth and nose were almost submerged in the water from the bucket, and couldn't help but chuckle softly: "If I really wanted to do something, do you think your burying your head in the sand would stop me?"
Lin Wan, her mouth and nose close to the water's surface, snored and said, "I know."
"Do you really know?"
Lin Wan sensed his ill intentions and, without hesitation, quickly shook her head and hurriedly hid behind the bucket.
Xie Huaiyuan: "Are you afraid of me?"
"Of course not!"
Lin Wan hurriedly retorted, trying to hide the slight guilt in her heart.
If he really wanted to do something to force her, no one here would stop him. The worst outcome might be that she would half-heartedly comply. Suddenly, Lin Wan was stunned, shocked that she actually had a half-hearted thought of compliance.
She slowly raised her hand above the water to cover her face, burying her head in her palm: "Your Highness, could you please leave for a moment? Let me be alone in peace."
Lin Wan's lips were pursed as if she was about to cry, and her hurt, watery eyes made Xie Huaiyuan's heart tighten.
"Okay." Xie Huaiyuan hesitated for a while but still nodded in agreement. He bent down to pick up the outer garment that Lin Wan had just dropped on the floor. He picked it up, but it was already soaked by the water that had spilled from the bucket. He reached out and casually placed the soaked outer garment on the round stool next to him.
The dim sunlight shone through the water stains on the floor, casting shadows around the inner room and illuminating her pale, helpless face. A sweet fragrance wafted over, and her slightly parted lips, delicate and round nose, and captivating eyes filled with autumn water were all like cat claws scratching at Xie Huaiyuan's heart.
His gaze was so intense and burning that Lin Wan was almost too embarrassed to meet his eyes.
"You can continue." Xie Huaiyuan turned his head and stepped out of the screen.
Lin Wan couldn't see his expression clearly anymore, so she naturally didn't know that Xie Huaiyuan's brows were furrowed and his suppressed voice seemed to carry a certain Fang Qini aura.
Lin Wan gently glided through the water, creating ripples. Whether it was a sense of relief or something else, she whispered, "Thank you, Your Highness."
After a moment of silence, the sound of Xie Huaiyuan's feet splashing in the water gradually faded into the distance, slowly disappearing with a faint echo. A chill suddenly swept over her shoulder, which was exposed above the water, making her feel icy cold for a moment.
Her mind was suddenly in turmoil, a thousand thoughts swirling in her head, and she didn't know where to begin. All she wanted was a quiet moment to clear her head.
Lin Wan silently stirred the ripples on the water's surface, gazing intently at the faint, varying depths of the marks on the seabed.
However, the sound of footsteps fading into the distance suddenly changed. Xie Huaiyuan abruptly turned to face Lin Wan, and the golden nanmu screen that Xie Huaiyuan had opened slammed shut.
Hearing the sound, Lin Wan raised her questioning eyes to look at him, only to be completely enveloped and overwhelmed by him, accompanied by a suppressed and heavy voice: "I've changed my mind!"
The sudden sound in the silence reached Liu Ye's ears as she leaned against the door. She seemed to notice something, looked up at the closed door, and then looked down at the two buckets of hot water. Watching the steam rise and disappear into the air, she realized that she needed to find a lid to cover the water, otherwise it would be completely cold by the time things got inside.
Liu Ye called out, urging the old woman to hurry back to the kitchen to find a lid. After hesitating for a while, she still took a few steps away from the tightly closed door.
Xie Huaiyuan gripped her neck tightly with his palm and brought it down hard. The moment their lips touched, Lin Wan was pulled into his arms.
In the dim light, Xie Huaiyuan's breathing was heavy, and his kisses were also heavy. He buried his head in Lin Wan's mouth and made promises without restraint. But after only two kisses, Lin Wan couldn't take it anymore. She reached out from the bucket of water and grabbed his shoulders, whimpering and sobbing as he kissed her even harder.
More water continued to pour down, and Xie Huaiyuan's clothes were almost completely soaked. In the blink of an eye, he had taken off his water-covered clothes and mixed them with the wet floor.
Xie Huaiyuan: "You've already finished cleaning up?"
"Hmm?"
While Lin Wan was still wondering what he was talking about, she suddenly heard a splashing sound breaking the calm surface of the water. Xie Huaiyuan's free hand slashed through the water until the bottom of the bucket slid down into her exposed thighs, and she felt as if she was about to be melted by the force of his blows.
She recalled the first snowfall she encountered in the capital at the beginning of the year, like falling snowflakes, accompanied by involuntary tremors, as if those falling snowflakes were about to melt away.
Whether it was because the water brought by the maid was too hot, or because she was infected by Xie Huaiyuan's fiery passion, she suddenly felt as if she had returned to the sweltering heat of summer. She also wondered if it was because she had been interacting with Xie Huaiyuan too frequently lately. As he approached her unhindered and irresistible, without any extra movements, she was already flustered and aroused.
Xie Huaiyuan: "Aren't you the biggest eater? How come you washed and cleaned it all so quickly?"
The door to the dense forest deep in the ocean was knocked open, and before Lin Wan could notice, her wandering fingertips slipped inside.
Lin Wan stared wide-eyed at the man in front of her, unable to believe that he would be so straightforward.
"you!"
Xie Huaiyuan's slightly hoarse voice lingered on her lips, swallowing all the mumbled sounds into his mouth again. His lips moved from her neck down to her chest, forcing Lin Wan to tilt her head back.
Xie Huaiyuan: "Next month is your coming-of-age ceremony. What kind of gift would you like?"
"Huh?" Lin Wan, whose eyes were glazed over, was suddenly startled by his strange train of thought. She hadn't expected him to bring this up at this moment. "Anything is fine?"
Coming-of-age ceremony.
How distant that was! When she first arrived in the capital, the Su family mentioned it. At that time, she had promised her father that if she still couldn't find the person she longed for, she would return home and let him make arrangements.
But life is unpredictable. After many twists and turns, she met the person she had been longing for again, but everything was different from before.
Lin Wan's forlorn expression did not escape Xie Huaiyuan, who had been watching her. As Lin Wan's expression dimmed involuntarily, a hint of displeasure flashed in Xie Huaiyuan's eyes. His palm, full of hatred, grabbed the two snow-white breasts in front of her body. The thick calluses rubbed against the red nipples on the breasts' erect ears, startling Lin Wan so much that she almost screamed.
"Wanwan, let me give you a generous gift." He said in a low voice.
"I don't want anything," Lin Wan said softly, "If you can take me back, that would be the greatest gift you could give me."
She spoke softer and softer, until the last few words were almost inaudible, let alone Xie Huaiyuan who was close to her. Even she doubted whether she had spoken at all.
"It's grown up."
Lin Wan was surprised, but when she looked back at him, she was frightened by his direct gaze. She instantly realized that he was referring to the spot where her palm had landed. She turned her head away in embarrassment and anger, but this turned her head away and made things worse. The light and shadow in the distance reflected their figures, and the vague shadows were so indistinct that she dared not look directly at them.
Lin Wan: "Go to Guangmu."
Xie Huaiyuan did not move.
"Go back." She pressed her lips hard against his, and Xie Huaiyuan's eyes suddenly darkened as he pressed her lips back, finally giving in to her wishes. A rustling sound of silver chains brought her out of the tub and carried her back to Guangmu.
Before she could even adjust to the dizziness of the spinning bed, she was thrown onto the bridal quilt and then pulled back onto the bed.
Reason may prevail... but her involuntary responses were completely beyond her control.
The last vestige of her resolve vanished, leaving her dazed and confused, her mind a complete blank.
at the same time.
The Su residence.
Shen Rongshi alighted from the carriage and stood before the threshold of the steps. He looked up at the plaque with the words "Su Mansion" on it, hesitated for a long time, and then gritted his teeth and stepped forward, letting the guards at the gate go in to report his arrival.
It was the height of the sun, and after standing there for only a short while, he felt his forehead was covered in sweat.
He finally entered the Su residence after much difficulty, only to find that Lord Su was there, while Su Xuanhuai was in the palace. He had deliberately chosen this time to come so that he wouldn't have trouble conveying Xie Huaiyuan's instructions to everyone later.
Lord Su Shaohua was quite surprised by Shen Rongshi's arrival.
"What is he doing here at this time?"
He still remembered that during the morning court session, he and Su Xuanhuai had a fierce argument because of their different stances and the factions they supported. The argument was so heated that it was impossible to stop.
Meng, standing to the side, said softly with a smile, "Since you've come all this way, you must have important matters to discuss. Hurry up and go to the hall to entertain him, and don't neglect Lord Shen."
Without his wife's reminder, having served as an official for many years, he naturally knew how to entertain his colleagues. However, the current situation in the court was divided into two major forces, the Crown Prince and the Prince of Jin, who were locked in a fierce struggle. His arrival was truly ill-timed!
Su Shaohua strode to the front hall and saw the steward serving tea to Shen Rongshi. At the same time, Shen Rongshi turned around and saw Su Shaohua walking towards him.
The two men got up, approached, and greeted each other with extremely polite smiles and clasped hands.
"Lord Su, I apologize for the intrusion today."
"Lord Shen, you are too kind. Is there any important matter of the court to discuss?"
Shen Rongshi politely replied, "This matter has nothing to do with court politics. I was just asked to pass on a message to Lord Su."
Upon hearing that it was unrelated to matters of the court, Su Shaohua secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He then picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip of tea, and casually asked, "Then what is it about? I would like to hear the details."
"The young master intends to marry Miss Lin and would like to trouble Lord Su to do him a favor and invite Miss Lin's father to the capital."
"What?"
Su Shaohua was so shocked that he spilled tea all over the table from the teacup in his hand.
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