Chapter 96
The Xun family had many houses, and Shu Shouyi's bedroom was located diagonally behind their bridal chamber.
Before pushing open the door, Xun Yi casually took a torch from the wall and stepped over the threshold, carefully reminding him, "Watch your step."
The hem of her wedding dress was long enough to cover her shoes. Shu Wanxiu lifted the hem slightly and walked in steadily.
"The bed is over here."
When Xun Yi was carrying Shu Shouyi, he could still hold the torch with difficulty, but when he put him down, he had to be careful not to burn him.
Shu Wanxiu noticed his predicament and immediately took the torch.
Xun Yi was able to put Shu Shouyi down smoothly and cover him with a blanket.
While he was covered with the blanket, Shu Wanxiu had already looked around the entire room by the light.
The wooden bed is new, the wardrobe is new, and the windows are newly covered with paper.
The bedding on the bed was clearly freshly washed and clean.
Although there was one less dressing table, there was one more small table for placing items next to the bed.
The room was only slightly smaller than their wedding room, but otherwise it was just as good, and far better than the conditions on the mountain.
It also greatly exceeded Shu Wanxiu's expectations.
"Brother Xun, thank you very much."
Almost without thinking, she uttered the old name.
Xun Yi didn't mind. He gently approached and took those jade-like hands in his hand. "Between you and me, why say such things?"
Not wanting to disturb Shu Shouyi's sleep, Xun Yi gently pulled Shu Wanxiu out of the room and back into the bridal chamber.
Even if the two of them do nothing and say nothing, the atmosphere in their wedding room is exceptionally romantic.
Shu Wanxiu's heart pounded, and she unconsciously hid on the other side of the room, far away from Xun Yi.
Isolated and out of reach, Xun Yi was caught in a dilemma: sitting was awkward, standing was awkward, and lying down would be an even greater sin.
He broke the silence by feigning a cough, "Why don't I go fetch some water, and you wash up first?"
Washing and grooming?
Shu Wanxiu rubbed her arms and mustered her courage to agree.
Hot water was available, and the aunties who helped out at the stove today added two pots of hot water to boil before going home.
Xun Yi went to the storeroom, held the edge with both hands, and took out the bath tub that Shu Wanxiu had brought with her as part of her dowry.
First, wash the brand-new bathtub twice with water from the water tank before bringing it into the bridal chamber.
"Is it alright to put the bathtub here?"
Shu Wanxiu sat in front of the dressing table, taking apart her hairpins, with her back to him.
Sister-in-law Cui Cui is very skilled; all the hairpins and rings from the betrothal gifts were put on her head today.
She glanced at it and casually said "okay".
Xun Yi then went out and fetched two buckets of water, one cold and one hot.
Just then, Shu Wanxiu untied the last hairpin, and her long, flowing hair suddenly cascaded down.
Although a full bucket of water makes no noise, a half-full bucket makes a lot of noise, but a full bucket of water will spill out when it is shaken.
"Pfft—"
The water fell irregularly onto the ground, spreading out into a large patch of water.
Shu Wanxiu lifted her skirt and stood up. "Shall I help?"
A fiery red wedding dress, a slender waist, long, flowing hair, and a face smaller than the palm of your hand.
"No, no need." After feeling a surge of heat throughout his body, Xun Yi turned away awkwardly.
"The water spilled, I'll bring some more!"
...
As Shu Wanxiu watched him leave, she slowly lowered her skirt and took something out of a small box that was part of her dowry.
This morning, before the matchmaker arrived, her aunt secretly handed it over to Tingyi without her knowledge.
"You must keep this safe."
Auntie looked more nervous and embarrassed than ever before.
Out of curiosity, she pressed her for an explanation, but her aunt hesitated and couldn't say. She only told her to look at it after the wedding ceremony today, before entering the bridal chamber, when no one was in the room, and said twice: "Remember, remember."
Xun Yi brought some more water into the bridal chamber, and Shu Wanxiu locked the door from the inside.
This was a very rough paper book. Before opening it, Shu Wanxiu was extremely puzzled—she was not very literate, so why did her aunt give her a book?
However, as soon as the book was opened, she was struck dumb and threw the booklet away.
The hard corner of the booklet hit the corner of the table, which shook the porcelain cup on the table with a loud bang.
Xun Yi, who was preparing to take a shower in the courtyard, stopped scooping water and rushed to the door. "What happened? Did you slip and fall on the wet ground?"
Shu Wanxiu clutched her clothes like a child who had made a mistake, feeling both ashamed and embarrassed, and blushed as she tried to smooth things over.
Xun Yi left with some doubt.
Shu Wanxiu stood for a long time before slowly unbuttoning her wedding dress. The blush on her face had not yet faded, but before immersing herself in the bathtub... she picked up the booklet that had fallen to the ground.
Xun Yi usually only needs 15 minutes to take a shower, but today was different. He scrubbed himself carefully, taking twice as long as usual.
However, after he finished washing up, he waited for a long time, but there was no sign of the door to the bridal chamber being opened.
Filled with worry, he tried knocking on the door. "Would you like some more hot water?"
Shu Wanxiu blushed all over, and trembled when she suddenly heard Xun Yi's voice.
No, no need.
She quickly got out of the almost cooled water, dried herself off, and changed into new clothes—in the midst of her busy schedule, she didn't forget to put the booklet away as it was.
With the last half of his body hidden behind the door, he opened it.
Xun Yi lifted his eyelids and looked into the middle of the room to see the puddle of water he had accidentally spilled earlier.
The puddle of water was originally spilled on the edge of the bathtub. Shu Wanxiu had just taken a bath, and more water had spilled out along the way, making the floor leading to the bed very slippery.
He frowned, stepped into the house, and closed the door behind him—Shu Wanxiu's light touch on the door was no match for his strength.
He closed the door, and although there was only one step between them, he deliberately took two steps to get closer.
The next second, he grabbed Shu Wanxiu by the waist, lifted her body and stepped over the bathtub and the wet puddle on the floor.
Shu Wanxiu gasped in surprise, and as she fell, she instinctively clung tightly to the neck of the person in front of her.
The person who had only intended to gently place her on the bed to prevent her from falling... suddenly collapsed along with her.
Caught completely off guard, the two fell squarely together.
Shu Wanxiu was caught in a pincer attack, and a soft cry of pain escaped her throat.
The night was deep, and all was quiet.
On this early autumn night, the frogs that had been croaking incessantly by the stream have fallen silent.
The sound traveled clearly into Xun Yi's ears.
He nervously reached out and rubbed the back of her head. "Did you bump your head?"
Shu Wanxiu shook her head.
Is that the back or the legs?
Shu Wanxiu continued to shake her head, "It's not a problem with my back." Even the bedding is softer than human flesh.
It's not a problem with my back, it's...
"Glug."
His Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.
Having been too focused on one thing, Xun Yi belatedly noticed a captivating fragrance.
The blush that had just faded from Shu Wanxiu's face quietly covered her fair complexion again.
The contents of the booklet flashed into her mind, and Shu Wanxiu was shocked, scared, and ashamed. Overwhelmed by these multiple emotions, tears welled up in her eyes.
"Brother Xun," she said cautiously, with a hint of pleading.
Xun Yi was not stupid.
The wedding night is one of the three great joys in life.
“You’ve called me by the wrong name,” he gently pecked Shu Wanxiu on the forehead, “My wife.”
Shu Wanxiu couldn't bring herself to say it.
She thought that Xun Yi at this moment was still the same Xun Yi with a clear voice and considerate manner who had just been in Shu Shouyi's room.
Little did they know that every man has a wild beast within him. Usually, they keep it locked up in their hearts, bound by dozens of chains, but at certain moments, they break free of suppression and run wild, causing chaos and upheaval.
Her only chance was to change her tune and be pragmatic.
Unfortunately, she missed it.
A series of delicate kisses fell upon Shu Wanxiu, stealing her breath away.
Gradually, the considerate and understanding Brother Xun completely disappeared. At this moment, Xun Yi, who was so close at hand, spoke in a hoarse voice and was extremely calculating.
His physique and movements were extremely oppressive. Although he showed some tenderness towards women, it was only at the beginning. Later, as things progressed, every grinding and polishing motion was imbued with a ferocious, beast-like intent.
Shu Wanxiu buried her head in her pillow and sobbed softly.
"Don't blame me, Wanxiu."
You should call me husband.
She only wanted to drive that behemoth away, preferably far away, and for that, she was willing to endure any compromise, even if it meant enduring shame.
"My lord, my lord."
"Yes, my wife."
Xun Yi gently stroked that soft, snow-white skin.
"You called too late. Once or twice is not enough."
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