Chapter 50 Rogue
Ji Shu's barracks were not far from the main tent, and Pei Yanzhi soon walked over. Lu Changming lifted the curtain, bent down, and strode in.
As soon as he entered, he frowned. The tent was not only simple, but also bitterly cold in the wilderness, even worse than he had imagined.
Although Ji Shu was sent to accompany him in a carriage along the way, Pei Yanzhi did not give any instructions, and his subordinates speculated that she was a concubine.
However, she did not live in the same room as the lord. Although she was the daughter of a high-ranking family, her food and lodging were not different, which is why the people below her became negligent.
There wasn't even a decent chair in the tent. Pei Yanzhi had long known that although she was the daughter of a merchant, her daily life was no worse than that of those from high-ranking families.
He lived in such an environment for seven or eight days. It didn't bother him, a grown man, but it was really too much for a young woman to endure.
Lu Changming sighed inwardly: No wonder that girl was so angry just now, this Madam Ji has such a good temper.
At this moment, Chunzhi came in carrying hot water from outside. Looking at the shadowy figure on the tent, she assumed it was the young lady waking up.
Just as she was about to speak, she saw Yan Hou sitting on the edge of the bed with his brows furrowed. When he saw her come in, Lu Changming shook his head at her, and she fell silent and stepped aside.
Pei Yanzhi watched as her small body curled up at the far end of the bed, her head buried in the soft pillow, revealing her thin, pale face.
Her beautiful, arched eyebrows were slightly furrowed, perhaps due to physical discomfort, and she murmured unconsciously, talking in her sleep.
Pei Yanzhi reached out and stroked her cheek, his gaze revealing an unreadable emotion.
As he left, he simply said, "Take good care of them."
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Ji Shu looked at the strong back of the figure not far away outside the window. Perhaps sensing the heat behind him, he spurred his horse and glanced back intentionally or unintentionally.
One glance was enough to make Ji Shu's heart skip a beat. She hurriedly pulled the curtain down and gasped for breath. After learning that this was all his arrangement, Ji Shu felt a mix of emotions.
As the sun set, the large group of people camped in the wilderness, and Wu Yang drove the horse-drawn carriage to the post station.
The food at the inn wasn't fancy, but it was edible enough. Ji Shu ate a few bites and then put the rest down.
I don’t know if it was specifically instructed, but even though it was just an ordinary post station, it was still more comfortable than being in the wilderness. At least there were soft beds and places to wash up.
After settling the things she had brought from the carriage, Chunzhi said to Ji Shu, "Miss, I'll go down and prepare some hot water for you right away."
Ji Shu sat in front of her dressing table and removed the hairpins and ornaments from her head. Chunzhi called to the waiter at the door to bring in hot water.
Ji Shu walked to the side room and draped her dress, undergarment, and hairpin over the screen.
A warm current gradually rose over her head, and Ji Shu let out a comfortable sigh of relief. Today was finally not so unbearable.
Suddenly, the door opened. Ji Shu assumed it was Chunzhi. When Ji Shu was taking a bath, Chunzhi would usually leave to do other things because she was not used to having someone by her side.
He lowered his head and wiped his body with a handkerchief. The front was easy to wipe, but the back was difficult. So he called out, "Zhi'er, come here and wipe my back."
She placed the towel on the side of the bathtub, closed her eyes slightly, and leaned over the tub.
The person outside seemed to have heard it, got up from their chair, paused slightly, and walked over.
Ji Shu didn't feel anything was wrong. She was even drowsy while soaking in the hot water. When Pei Yanzhi came in, he saw that her black hair was held in place by only a silver hairpin.
Her entire snow-white and delicate back was exposed, unfolding like a beautiful butterfly valley. Water droplets trickled down her curved spine, disappearing into two whirlpools at her waist.
Men who have experienced it know all too well how this body is so captivating and unforgettable.
Her skin was truly like solidified cream, smooth and supple as butter.
Pei Yanzhi closed his eyes, banishing all thoughts from his mind, and took a towel from the side, soaked it in hot water, and gently wiped her back.
Ji Shu closed her eyes, feeling the alternating heavy and light wiping on her back, and let out a comfortable "hmm". After a moment, she felt something was wrong.
Chunzhi was always talkative and would never remain silent for so long. Moreover, Chunzhi's wiping was always gentle, far less powerful than the steady strength of the person behind her. She secretly took a breath.
Could I have run into a lecher? I hunched my shoulders slightly and reached out to grab the inner garment on the screen, but it was too far away, about two arm's width away. I'd better stand up if I wanted to get it.
She pretended to be drowsy, leaning her body slightly downwards to let the water cover her completely, revealing only her rounded shoulder.
"Okay, Chunzhi, you can go out now. I need to wash for a while longer."
The person behind him didn't say anything upon hearing this, nor did they pause for a moment; they simply strode out.
At first, she did think he was a lecher, but as soon as she opened her mouth and smelled the agarwood scent of bitter tea on him, she guessed who he was.
I wonder what he came here for. After getting up, I twisted my hair and got dressed. There seemed to be no sound in the hall. Could he have left?
Then he called out loudly, "Chunzhi, Chunzhi?"
The room was completely silent.
Ji Shu walked out with her hair still wet. As soon as she stepped out of the side room, she saw the tall and imposing man sitting on the table.
He subconsciously looked up and saw what she was wearing underneath, and his Adam's apple bobbed rapidly.
Her slightly damp hair hung down in front of her chest, soaking a large area. Since she was indoors, she was only wearing a smoky pink undergarment, the collar of which was slightly open, revealing a silver-red undergarment underneath.
She slightly raised her eyes, a faint blush spreading across the corners of her eyes, her gaze hazy and sleepy, her cheeks flushed.
Fortunately, it was already late at night, and no one would see her. When Ji Shu saw him, she did not show any surprise. She sat down in front of the dressing table without stopping and took the cotton handkerchief that Chunzhi had prepared.
Slowly twisting their still-dripping long hair, neither of them uttered a sound, both knowing in their hearts that the person inside was him.
Pei Yanzhi leisurely gazed at her beautiful figure, as if admiring a painting.
The two of them were locked in a stalemate, seeing who would speak first.
Ji Shu twisted her hair until it was almost dry and let it hang loose behind her. Seeing that he still hadn't left, she finally lost her temper.
No one would speak politely if their body was inexplicably seen by a man. She said coldly, "My lord, I need to rest!"
He stood up as he spoke, clearly indicating that he was being asked to leave.
Pei Yanzhi slowly sipped his tea. Hearing this, he did not get up but slowly said, "I will stay here tonight."
Ji Shu frowned and said in an unhappy tone, "I'm not feeling well tonight and I'm afraid I can't serve you. If you want someone to serve you tonight, I'll have General Lu find someone for you."
After speaking, he was about to go out to look for someone.
Pei Yanzhi was so angry that his teeth itched, and he pulled her back. He was just so disliked by her.
Ji Shu fell onto his hard lap with a thud, firmly held in place and unable to move.
"you……"
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