Chapter 83 (Second Update)...
Bai Hua is a light sleeper, and ordinary noises can easily wake her up. Hearing faint voices around her, she groggily opened her eyes, calmed herself down, and realized that the voices were not coming from the corridor.
The dark room is separated by a hidden door, and the soundproofing of this room is excellent. No one inside can hear anything outside, and no one outside can hear anything inside, providing excellent privacy.
That's why, after last night's passionate lovemaking, she dared to moan so unrestrainedly.
A moment later, her cheeks flushed. She quickly stopped thinking, afraid that she might accidentally recall her naked and wanton appearance when she and the young master were entwined and rolling around, which would be incredibly embarrassing. She quickly closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down.
A short while later, the sound that had disturbed her sleep came again. This time, Bai Hua could tell that the sound was coming from the skylight. There were probably two or three people gathered in the courtyard outside. Judging from the noise, they were preparing to set off early in the morning, and they were chatting while leading their horses and loading their luggage.
Actually, they weren't talking loudly and deliberately disturbing people's sleep. Their voices weren't loud, and if someone was sound asleep, they might not be woken up. But Bai Hua was an exception. Because she was a light sleeper, even though she was exhausted from the previous day and had dark circles under her eyes, she still couldn't sleep soundly and slept until she woke up naturally.
Ning Jue was still asleep, breathing shallowly with his chest rising and falling rhythmically.
Bai Hua looked up at him up close. From her angle, Ning Jue's eyelashes were thick and long, with a perfectly curled arc, making him extremely handsome.
She boldly reached out, gently touching Ning Jue's eye.
The skin at the corner of his eye was so fine and thin that she didn't dare touch it for too long. She quickly and carefully withdrew it, thought for a moment, and then gently touched the peak of his lips with a hint of teasing.
I thought to myself, since he's fast asleep, I can be a little reckless and no one will know.
Withdrawing her hand, Bai Hua was satisfied and was about to close her eyes and continue to catch up on her sleep when, unfortunately, the people in the courtyard started chatting again. This time, they seemed to be closer to the darkroom. What was originally a muttering conversation was now being heard clearly through the skylight, word for word.
"Alright, stop overthinking. Didn't we already check? Nobody lives next door. The innkeeper even took you upstairs herself with the key. There's no one in that room at the end. So stop making trouble. If you're short on cash and don't want to pay, just say so. As your brother, I'll settle the bill for you. The innkeeper seems like an honest man, and his wife is mute. Don't make things difficult for them, okay?"
"Are you out of your mind? Who doesn't want to pay? Yesterday you fell asleep as soon as you entered the room, so drunk that I had to take care of you. And now that you've sobered up, you're repaying kindness with enmity, saying I don't want to pay for the accommodation. How can you be so heartless?"
Because they couldn't agree on anything, the two started talking and it seemed like they were about to argue, and their voices became much louder than before.
Bai Hua was still sleepy, but if she wanted to sleep peacefully, she would have to wait until the people in the courtyard left the inn. For now, she might as well listen to the commotion and have some fun.
The standoff has begun again.
"Who deliberately tried to embarrass you? Fine, since you're not short of money, why did you have to yell at the shopkeeper just now, saying you didn't sleep well, and even act tough with the mute woman, demanding compensation? Isn't that extortion? You were so aggressive that you scared her so much her face turned white. She just couldn't speak. If she could, seeing your fierce and glaring look, she would have called for help immediately."
The person being criticized was indignant, still believing they were right and not losing any of their momentum: "Who's trying to extort money? I really shouldn't have wasted my breath talking to you, you still don't believe me after all this time! There was groaning and moaning in the next room all night long, I heard it clearly, it was so agonizing, otherwise I wouldn't have been so restless and barely slept a wink. But the weird thing is, I insisted on going next door to check in the morning, and there was really no one there. Could it be that the noise last night came from those two grown men in the opposite room? Absolutely impossible... I clearly remember hearing that young lady's sweet, panting, and coquettish voice."
"Come on, can you stop being so lewd? And that coquettish voice... Are you really sure it's coming from the next room? I'm wondering if you're having a wet dream? What you think about during the day, you dream about at night. Tell me honestly, how long has it been since you've been with a woman? Are you thinking about it? Here's what we'll do: after we get to Jiling today, we'll settle down first, and tonight, I'll take you to the brothel alley. You can choose any kind of beauty you want and let off some steam."
"Get out of here! Believe it or not, just pretend I didn't say anything! This is really weird. Could it be that I've encountered a female ghost... I think I shouldn't have gone into the brothel, but should have gone to the temple to pray to the gods."
"Get lost, don't scare people."
The voices faded into the distance. Even though the two hadn't finished arguing, once they left the courtyard and walked further and further away, they could no longer hear anything through the skylight.
Bai Hua never imagined that she would be involved in something she was just listening to. She had to admit that while listening, she really wanted to find a place to crawl into.
But there was nothing else in front of her but Ning Jue's strong, lean chest. She had nowhere else to go but into his arms.
She was so embarrassed that she didn't even realize she was fidgeting and sighing all the time. Ning Jue, who was fast asleep, opened his eyes and was woken up by her.
He was still half asleep and naturally grumpy when he woke up, but as soon as he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was Bai Hua's face. All the resentment in Ning Jue's heart vanished, and his mind and eyes were completely occupied by the girl in front of him.
He had longed for the scene and the sense of fulfillment of sleeping in the same bed with her for a long time.
Ning Jue looked at her and asked, "Why did you wake up so early? And you look so gloomy."
"Just now, I was mistaken for a female ghost."
Bai Hua muttered something in the same tone, feeling no remorse for disturbing him, only ashamed that their intimate moments had been overheard by outsiders.
Thinking back to how I whined and fawned over myself last night, I felt like dying, like I wanted to smash my head against a wall and die.
Ning Jue was bewildered and didn't understand.
He had just woken up and missed the commotion in the courtyard, nor did he understand why Bai Hua looked so utterly hopeless.
Didn't you just wake up? Why are you already in a bad mood?
Ning Jue pondered for a while and suspected that he had been too rough with her last night, and she had come to settle scores with him.
If it's this kind of debt, he'll definitely have to admit it. He'll have to coax the girl, blaming her for being separated from him for so long and missing her so much, which is why he was so abrupt and demanding.
Ning Jue deeply reflected on his actions, put his arm around Bai Hua's slender waist, rubbed his chin against her shoulder, and said, "It was my fault. I was unrestrained last night and made Hua'er suffer. From now on, I will definitely discuss things with her. As long as Hua'er says no, I will never force her."
Upon hearing this, Bai Hua blushed even more, wondering why he had suddenly brought it up.
Who talks about sex so casually? This person...
Bai Hua blushed and remained silent. Ning Jue gently rubbed the back of his finger against her flushed cheeks and continued to express his sincerity, "Actually, last night I wasn't just thinking about my own pleasure and your feelings. It was because I saw that you seemed to enjoy it, and your body was responding very passionately, so I became more and more vigorous. I'm already satisfied that you didn't object. If you wanted me to stay, I..."
Ning Jue hesitated, and stopped abruptly before finishing his sentence.
Now that we've heard this far, what's one or two more sentences? Let's just listen to the rest.
Bai Hua suppressed her embarrassment and continued, "What? Don't leave things unsaid."
Ning Jue looked at her, his eyes deep and unfathomable. Without further hesitation, he uttered those explicit and provocative words: "If you take the initiative, I will not be able to resist. The sword blade is sheathed, perfectly fitting, and belongs to you. I also want to enter my own sheath, to fill it completely, and to be inseparable from you."
Bai Hua: "If you say something like that... will you still be able to look at the action of drawing and sheathing a sword the same way in the future? Won't you have dirty thoughts?"
Ning Jue: "I would be very happy if I could think of you."
Bai Hua pursed her lips and remained silent.
The two were very close together. Ning Jue keenly sensed something, paused slightly, and then reached down to explore.
With a flick of his fingertip, he asked with a smile, "Hua'er, why are you all wet?"
Bai Hua was so focused on her embarrassment that she didn't notice anything amiss until she was reminded. She quickly realized something was wrong as she squeezed her legs together.
It's her fault for having such wild thoughts, forgetting that bodily reactions usually precede reason.
Ning Jue was still asking, "Even just being close to me will cause this?"
Bai Hua was extremely distressed and said seriously, "I don't know...you, please don't ask anymore."
Ning Jue smiled, the corners of his lips curving upwards, his expression becoming even gentler: "Okay, I understand. It's still my fault. Whether it was because we were close or because I spoke, it's all my fault."
Knowing that he was deliberately teasing her, Bai Hua was not to be outdone and followed up with, "Yes, even your breathing is wrong, so you might as well stop breathing altogether."
Unexpectedly, Ning Jue remained composed in the face of her deliberate provocation and quickly responded, "I can hold my breath when I kiss you. Since breathing is wrong, it seems that I am only not making a mistake when I kiss you."
As he spoke, he leaned forward, his hot chest burning against her, as if inviting her.
Bai Hua stood with her hands in front of her, looking somewhat at a loss.
The feeling of thirst came faster than she had imagined. Looking at the handsome face of the man in front of her, she suddenly felt that there was no need for her to hide.
Before Ning Jue could launch a further offensive, Bai Hua pressed her body against him, took the initiative to climb onto Ning Jue's arm, tilted her head slightly, and was cushioned by his large hand. The two kissed passionately and eagerly.
Ning Jue rolled over, pressed down on her and kissed her. The blanket slowly slipped off her shoulders, but no one paid any attention.
The slight chill that slowly develops from not being covered by a blanket will soon be offset by the rising body temperature during passionate kisses.
Therefore, no one cared, and no one had time to pay attention.
Ning Jue bent Bai Hua's legs and tried to spread them apart, his eyes asking for her opinion.
Bai Hua looked at the light streaming in through the skylight, a hint of hesitation in her eyes: "It's almost dawn..."
Ning Jue: "I'll do it as soon as possible."
Bai Hua gradually relaxed and nodded in agreement.
She knew that the "as soon as possible" was a white lie. But the two of them were already sticking together, and if they didn't actually do something and insisted on separating, not only would Ning Jue be unable to stand it, but Bai Hua would also be unable to go on and off all day.
The wedding candles burned out last night, leaving the couple with no way to tell the time. Only a skylight let in light, making it difficult to discern the time.
Bai Hua didn't know what time the two separated, only that afterwards, Ning Jue kissed her forehead, then got up and got out of bed. She felt as if all her energy had been drained away, her eyelids were so heavy that she couldn't even lift them.
...
She slept soundly and peacefully, and was no longer disturbed by any noise outside.
During the day, people came and went at the inn, and there was a constant flow of footsteps in the courtyard. However, Bai Hua had fallen into a deep sleep right from the brink of unconsciousness, so this sleep was not a question of whether she was light or light. If she didn't get enough sleep, she would probably continue to feel dizzy.
She slept for quite a long time, even past noon, and didn't wake up until the afternoon.
Taking a nap like this makes you feel all groggy.
Bai Hua opened her eyes and took a long time to recover. Looking at the unfamiliar decor and furnishings in the dark room, she felt a little dazed and confused, not knowing what year it was.
Looking at the skylight again, she suddenly realized, a beat late, that this was a dark room inside the inn, which Ning Jue had brought her in.
Ning Jue wasn't there. She got up from the bed and tried to open the door, but encountered an obstacle.
She didn't know where the mechanism was, so she touched and turned all the obvious objects, but the hidden door remained completely unresponsive.
After trying too many times, Bai Hua gradually lost patience and her movements became impatient. At the same time, she felt lost and dejected. Looking at the surrounding walls, she felt as if she were trapped in a prison cell.
Bai Hua looked up, wanting to shout directly at the skylight, but felt it would be inappropriate.
Who knows what kind of people live in the inn? It's a mixed bag of people, so it's best to be careful and not act rashly.
In her anxiety, and needing to relieve herself, Bai Hua looked annoyed and decided not to move around anymore. She sat back on the bed and waited quietly.
As soon as she sat down, Bai Hua noticed out of the corner of her eye a piece of white paper on the cabinet next to the bed, which seemed to have some writing on it.
She quickly took it to look, and it said: "Count the fifth brick from the left of the potted plant, kick it hard, and the door will open."
"..."
It turns out the instigator had been there all along, and in such a conspicuous place. No wonder Ning Jue didn't pay attention to her; she was clearly blind to her own fault.
Bai Hua quickly found the potted plant, counted the bricks, and after confirming which one it was, kicked it with considerable force.
Almost simultaneously, a strange, muffled sound came from the wall. Seeing that the thick wall was showing signs of loosening, Bai Hua understood and reached out. Without using much force, the hidden door opened directly.
There are people outside the door.
Fortunately, she was a woman; otherwise, people would have seen her wearing only a single, loosely draped garment.
Bai Hua felt a little embarrassed, and then became nervous. She wondered if the other party already knew the secret of the hidden door, or if they had just stumbled upon it by accident. And what was this person's identity?
Bai Hua was wary, and the other person seemed to have noticed something as well. He wanted to explain but couldn't bring himself to speak, so he could only gesture at her.
This was sign language, which Bai Hua couldn't understand, but it confirmed that the other person was a mute.
Bai Hua suddenly had a flash of inspiration. She remembered that when the two men were arguing outside the courtyard this morning, they seemed to have mentioned that the innkeeper's wife was mute.
Ning Jue was acquainted with the shopkeeper, and if this woman was his wife, she should be a reliable person.
Thinking of this, Bai Hua slowly breathed a sigh of relief, and her guard down a bit.
She nodded to the woman, intending to turn back and put on some clothes to dress more appropriately. Just as she was about to take a step, the woman suddenly spoke up to stop her.
Of course, the other party didn't directly say "don't go." The mute girl's voice was different from ordinary people, muffled and indistinct, and its meaning was impossible to discern. However, she also expressed herself with gestures and gestures. With this cooperation in conveying information, and with Bai Hua's patience, she quickly understood that the girl wanted her to take a shower first.
There was indeed a bathtub in the room, filled with water and steaming hot.
Bai Hua looked over and thought to herself that she really should take a shower; the smell on her body was strange and unpleasant.
"Did someone tell you to come in and bring water?" Bai Hua asked.
The mute girl smiled and nodded. Bai Hua realized that she was actually quite pretty when she smiled.
Bai Hua then asked, "Have you seen the person who stayed at the hotel with me? Do you know where he is now?"
After listening, the mute girl first nodded, then shook her head.
Bai Hua didn't understand what it meant at first, but after thinking about it, she understood.
She nodded to answer the first question, and shook her head to answer the second.
So, the mute girl saw Ning Jue this morning, but she didn't know where he was now.
Bai Hua suddenly felt a pang of sadness and emptiness.
She didn't want to admit it, but she was starting to worry that the young master would abandon her here.
A voice inside her was firmly telling her that this situation could never happen, but at the same time, another faint voice was urging her, "Why can't I abandon you?"
Bai Hua felt heavy-hearted and weak, and desperately needed external help to warm her body.
She nodded to the mute girl, agreeing to take a hot bath.
The mute girl quickly added hot water for her and showed no intention of leaving.
Bai Hua looked her over for a moment and asked, "Are you going to stay?"
This time, the mute girl didn't use hand gestures, but pointed to the flower petals and semen placed on the small table next to her. Bai Hua understood and didn't object.
Before going up Xianyang Mountain, Xiao You always took care of her when she took a bath. She couldn't reach her back by herself, so having someone help her would make the bath more thorough and save her a lot of effort. She was used to this and wasn't embarrassed at all.
Back when she was in Jingqi, she had even more people serving her when she bathed. If she was preparing to attend a palace banquet, she would have four people serving her while bathing. On ordinary days, she would have at least two people accompanying her while bathing.
Looking back now, it was such an unnecessary luxury.
Seeing that she had not yet given a response, the mute girl was unsure of what to do and wondered if she had offended someone.
Seeing the disappointment in her expression, Bai Hua readily nodded to her, indicating that she could stay and help.
A relaxed expression immediately appeared on the mute girl's face.
Bai Hua was exhausted last night. Although she had slept for a long time, she had only regained her energy and not her physical strength. She tried to wipe herself down at first, but soon ran out of strength, so she simply handed the bath towel to the mute girl and asked her to help her.
Amidst the rising steam, she closed her eyes, trying to relax. The gentle flow of water soothed her legs, slowly washing away the stiffness. The pressure was just right, neither too light nor too heavy, making her feel very comfortable.
The mute girl seemed to be able to distinguish the various acupoints, and after being pressed by her for a while, she felt extremely relaxed.
Bai Hua sighed inwardly, thankful that she hadn't told the mute girl to leave, otherwise she would have lost a treasure.
Before I knew it, the water had gotten a little cool.
The mute girl stopped what she was doing and considerately gestured for her to go out and fetch a bucket of hot water, returning shortly afterward.
The two were communicating smoothly. When she pointed, Bai Hua understood and nodded, allowing her to leave.
Soon, a commotion was heard at the door, and someone pushed the door open and entered.
Bai Hua had her back to that direction. Hearing the sound, she didn't bother to turn around, knowing that the mute girl must have returned.
The mute girl moved faster than she had imagined; it was surprising that such a frail body possessed such strength.
Bai Hua noticed yesterday that there was no place to get hot water on the second floor. Carrying water from the first floor to the second floor was really hard work. Thinking of the mute girl's thin and weak body, Bai Hua felt a little sorry for her. But at that moment, she didn't hear her panting heavily. It seemed that she didn't care about carrying a bucket of water. You can't judge a book by its cover.
Bai Hua snapped out of her thoughts and lazily said, "After adding hot water, apply the lotion. Don't soak for too long, or your skin will wrinkle."
The other party did not respond, but simply did as instructed.
A bucket of hot water was slowly poured in, and the water temperature returned to the most comfortable level. Bai Hua hunched her shoulders and suddenly wanted to soak a little longer.
That feels so good.
"How about... we apply it later? Are you tired? Why don't you sit down and rest for a while?"
The other person couldn't speak, but could understand what she was saying. After Bai Hua finished speaking, she didn't suspect anything and continued to lie comfortably on the edge of the bathtub, resting her head on her arm to relax.
After a while, someone approached from behind and stopped at the edge of the bathtub.
The other party was applying lotion to her. As soon as the jar was opened, the fragrance naturally wafted out, filling her nostrils.
However, something is a little strange...
This time, the mute girl actually disobeyed her orders and took it upon herself to apply the essence to her.
Bai Hua wasn't difficult to please. Thinking that the mute girl might be in a hurry to go downstairs to do something else, she didn't mind and chose to cooperate.
However, perhaps because she was in a hurry to leave, this time she pressed the buttons completely differently from before, and it wasn't as meticulous.
Bai Hua had originally planned to close her eyes and enjoy relaxing her acupoints, but after a while, she suddenly realized something was wrong. Not only had the other person changed their strength, but their kneading technique had also changed, and even...
Wait a moment.
Bai Hua's heart skipped a beat.
If it's just because the mute girl lacks patience, then the massage technique might change slightly. But if the change is too drastic, Bai Hua has to suspect that the person massaging her before and after is not the same person at all.
Bai Hua hardened her heart and, without hesitation, quickly submerged herself in the water. At the same time, she spun around and reached out to viciously scratch the wrist of her opponent, who was unable to retract in time. Her fingertips dug deep, leaving three conspicuous bloody marks, showing that she had used great force; it was all or nothing!
Ning Jue winced in pain. No matter how skilled he was, he couldn't dodge it. How could he be wary of Bai Hua? Besides, the atmosphere was so romantic, with her helping him bathe. His eyes were filled with tender affection. Little did he know that he would see bloodshed without realizing it.
The wound, when it gets wet again, hurts terribly.
Ning Jue held back, not even frowning. He wasn't angry at Bai Hua for being so alert; on the contrary, he was relieved. However, he had originally thought she would recognize him.
Bai Hua froze on the spot, staring blankly at Ning Jue's face so close to hers. She was surprised and bewildered, but at the same time, she breathed a sigh of relief.
But she didn't relax for long before she tensed up again.
Her gaze fell on the wound on Ning Jue's wrist, which was bloody and horrifying. Then she looked down at her own fingertips, where there was also blood under her nails. She felt extremely guilty and her eyes instantly turned red.
"Are you... in pain? I didn't know it was you. I thought you were some lecherous scoundrel who had wandered out from the streets."
Ning Jue was afraid that she would blame herself, so he didn't dare to frown even once. Hearing her worried tone, he immediately shook his head and replied, "It doesn't hurt. Such a small wound is not even considered an injury. It will be fine in a couple of days. Just think of it as scratching an itch for me."
Bai Hua lowered her head, her voice muffled: "What's itchy? Scratching it will draw blood."
“That’s true.” Ning Jue raised his wrist, stared at it carefully for a moment, and said with a slight smile, “I made you see blood, and now you’ve made me see blood. We don’t owe each other anything, so let’s call it even.”
Bai Hua was confused: "When did you hurt me? How can we even things out if nothing happened?"
Ning Jue said, "If I tell you the truth, I'm afraid you'll get angry with me again."
Bai Hua became more and more confused as she listened. Looking at him, she asked in bewilderment, "Why would I be angry if you reminded me of something I couldn't remember?"
Ning Jue wouldn't dare make that guarantee.
He replied to Bai Hua: "Do you really want me to say this? Are you sure you won't get angry?"
Bai Hua nodded affirmatively.
Ning Jue decided not to waste any more time. The water was getting cooler, and if they continued chatting and soaked for a longer time, Bai Hua might catch a cold, which would be a loss.
He placed his hand on the rim of the wooden tub, leaned forward, and whispered in her ear, "How could I forget? Right there in Guocheng, in Jiang Shen'er's villa, we spent our first night together, and there was blood on the way."
So, the "red" he was referring to was...
Bai Hua's cheeks flushed red, and her ears burned; she was incredibly ashamed.
She stammered, "Well, that wasn't an injury, so it doesn't count..."
Ning Jue raised an eyebrow: "Is there a big difference between scratching and puncturing? Why doesn't it count?"
Bai Hua was really embarrassed: "Can we stop discussing this topic... whatever you say goes. I'll go out first and help you treat your wound. Um... could you please get me a bath towel?"
Ning Jue told her, "You only applied half of the essence, are you not going to apply any more?"
Bai Hua replied, "I'm not applying any more. I've soaked enough. Hand me a towel."
Ning Jue did as he was told, and leaned closer to lift the person out of the bathtub. He used one hand, otherwise the blood on the injured skin would be too conspicuous and horrifying to see on the white cotton towel.
Bai Hua put on her dress and prepared to go downstairs to borrow some ointment from the innkeeper.
Ning Jue stopped her, indicating that there was everything in the dark room, and then explained the exact location. Bai Hua hurriedly went in to search.
While applying the medicine, Bai Hua carefully helped to apply it, and apologized again in a low voice: "It's all my fault. I should have known earlier that you wouldn't put me in danger. I shouldn't have been so wary and hurt you."
Ning Jue patted her shoulder and said earnestly, "Hua'er, you did the right thing. From now on, whether you're by my side or not, you need to be aware of your own safety. I'm actually quite pleased with what you did today. Even if there's a risk of accidentally hurting me, it doesn't matter. Everything should be based on minimizing the risk of hurting yourself, so that I can have fewer worries before doing things, okay?"
When he discussed it with her like this, Bai Hua couldn't possibly say no, so she had no choice but to nod.
She continued to help apply the medicine, using very light pressure and being extremely careful throughout.
Ning Jue enjoyed the process, staring intently at Bai Hua.
He couldn't help but laugh as he looked at the medicine and said, "Hua'er, don't always treat me like a delicate girl. I have thick skin, so it's okay if you apply the medicine with a little force. I can bear the pain."
Bai Hua shook her head and insisted, "No, I want to apply it slowly. I don't want you to endure it."
Upon hearing this, Ning Jue felt a strange surge of emotion. First, she felt a pang of sadness, and then she completely succumbed to her feelings.
He smiled and softly replied, "Okay, I'll do as you say, apply it slowly."
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