Chapter 33 Hot Hot Hot
Tears streamed down Ji Shu's face as she realized that the thirst she had been quenching was now returning, even more intense than before, making her curl up in discomfort.
She unconsciously put her fingers in her mouth, biting her knuckles so hard that blood seeped out, a glaring sight.
Upon seeing this, Pei Yanzhi's expression lost its previous indifference. He frowned and checked the pulse on the side of her neck. That skin was also hot, as if a scorching furnace was hidden beneath it.
Ji Shu couldn't listen to anything else. She shook her head and cried, "I feel so bad, so bad. Please save me."
Today, Ji Shu was wearing a pomegranate red cross-collar long dress with a loose belt. The neckline had been pulled into a mess by Ji Shu, and the overlapping parts of the dress were extremely loose, revealing a dazzling white and smooth surface, like the finest mutton fat.
Pei Yanzhi's last shred of composure crumbled completely, and he forcefully pressed down on the back of her neck.
He leaned down and kissed her rosy lips, his large hands carefully caressing her shoulders, his long fingers circling them twice, and with a gentle tug, her dress fell slowly like flower petals.
Everything struck like a devastating tsunami, and sweat dripped from Pei Yanzhi's strong chest.
She tried to escape, but his movements suddenly became forceful, like a wolf trying to swallow her whole.
She could only clutch the silk cloth beneath her to endure it, but after about two breaths, she suddenly and helplessly let go.
In the dark room, his low, husky coaxing could be heard, and within the pink gauze curtains, a warm and sensual atmosphere filled the air.
I don't know how much time passed, until dawn broke on the horizon, and it was almost daylight.
The room was so messy that it was impossible to sleep. The satisfied man gently stroked her sweaty back, and after what seemed like an eternity, he lifted her by the back of her neck and put her back in bed.
He got out of bed shirtless, sweat trickling down his firm chest. He poured a glass of water and gently brought the already unconscious Ji Shu to his lips, letting her lean against his chest.
He then touched her forehead and, seeing that her temperature had returned to normal, and thinking of his indulgence throughout the night, the man looked at her rosy complexion, put on his clothes, and walked out feeling refreshed.
Furong Pavilion West Garden has always been a residence booked by various wealthy and powerful families. Pei Yanzhi would also stay there occasionally after social engagements.
Lu Changming leaned against a pillar, half-closing his eyes. When he saw the door five meters away finally open, he patted his head and walked over.
The commotion last night was truly earth-shattering. He was originally waiting at the door, but he couldn't stand it anymore, so he ran to within five meters.
Good heavens, my lord is truly vigorous and energetic; he hasn't slept all night.
Pei Yanzhi asked, "Where is that person? Have you found out?"
Lu Changming glanced at his lord's face carefully, his expression calm. "My lord, that person was acting on someone else's orders to drug Lady Ji, in order to ruin her... you know..."
"You know his master too. It was the young lady from the Wei family who gave the order, most likely for the sake of the young master."
Pei Yanzhi's face darkened completely. A young lady who hadn't even married into the Marquis's mansion yet was already so vicious and intolerant. What would happen if she did enter the Marquis's mansion?
He wouldn't have bothered with these things before, but now... he glanced at the door behind him.
He narrowed his eyes slightly: "According to military regulations, cut off his hand and send it to the Wei siblings."
Lu Changming accepted the order and went downstairs, thinking to himself as he went, "Tsk tsk, these Wei siblings are really rubbing salt into our lord's heart."
Ji Shu was awakened by pain all over her body.
My legs, in particular, felt as if they were broken, weak and sore.
Was it a dream? She lay naked in the silk, the room silent.
Ji Shu shook her head and half-propped herself up, "Ouch, that hurts."
The bed was a complete mess, with even dried crimson spots clearly visible.
The clothes I was wearing yesterday were thrown all over the bed and floor.
Despite feeling unwell, she picked up the pillowcase beside the bed and tried to get out of bed to find the clothes scattered around. Just as she reached the corner of the table, someone grabbed her from behind.
Ji Shu tried to struggle, but then she heard a familiar male voice say, "Don't move."
Ji Shu was held in his arms, pressed against his warm chest, listening to his vigorous heartbeat. Pei Yanzhi put her back on the bed, and only then could Ji Shu see his face clearly.
She felt that the aura was very familiar yesterday, but she never expected that it was him.
The man sat on the side of the couch, his gaze darkening as he watched the woman's back. Her entire back was smooth as jade. He picked up the dress from the ground and handed it to her.
He cleared his throat: "Put these on first, then we'll talk about other things."
Ji Shu remained silent. Pei Yanzhi turned his back and listened to the rustling sounds behind him, clearly sensing that she was tying her belt.
Thinking of how that slender waist had been so delicate and delicate yesterday, and how it had been so tender and yielding in his hands, the man's eyes gleamed with lust.
Ji Shu finished dressing, her voice hoarse: "Last night..."
Pei Yanzhi turned around, and the man, who was always expressionless, looked at her quietly. "Do you remember what happened last night?"
Her tone revealed no emotion; she was in a daze during the first half of the night, but she remembered every single detail of the second half.
Even when she first woke up, she thought it was a dream, wondering how she could have clung to this man like that.
"Lord Yan, I was accidentally drugged yesterday, which is why I bothered you like this. You don't need to take it to heart. Once I leave this gate, I will never mention this matter again."
"Don't take it to heart?" Pei Yanzhi pondered these words carefully, then said, "Are you afraid Xingjian will find out?"
Ji Shu suddenly looked up and met Pei Yanzhi's calm eyes. What did this have to do with Pei Xingjian?
Even if she had already rejected Pei Xingjian, and even if their relationship was still okay, since they hadn't officially started dating or discussed marriage, did she still need Pei Xingjian's permission to do whatever she wanted?
“No.” Ji Shu shook her head firmly. “This was my fault. How could I let the Marquis worry? Could the Marquis tell me who drugged me?”
Since they were able to save her, they must have caught the thief.
Pei Yanzhi stared at her quietly for a long while. He could have stopped it last night, but out of selfishness, he let things continue as they were, becoming hopelessly addicted.
He then said, "It was Wei Heng who drugged you."
Ji Shu showed no surprise. She had not offended anyone in this era and rarely even interacted with others.
The only recent changes were with Pei Xingjian and the Wei siblings, and now there's another one involving him.
Since that's the case, I'm the one who'll suffer a loss. I think Marquis Yan won't hold it against me, especially since there's Pei Xingjian in between.
After learning who was behind it all, Ji Shu's tense shoulders finally relaxed. She got up to say goodbye, knowing that Chunzhi must be going crazy with worry after a whole night.
"My lord, I'll head back now."
"Want revenge?" Pei Yanzhi's voice came from behind, as calm as if he were asking about the weather. "I can help you."
Ji Shu nearly fell when she got off the bed, but upon hearing this, she simply shook her head and said, "My lord, this is my own business, so you don't need to worry about it."
"Regarding today's events—I hope Your Excellency will keep quiet about them."
After Ji Shu left, Pei Yanzhi stood up. He glanced sideways at the messy marks on the bed, his eyes darkening slightly.
Some things can't be rushed, but right now he has more important things to do. He'll settle things with her slowly when he returns.
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