Chapter 22: Intending to elevate his cousin to be a concubine.
The kiss he had envisioned didn't happen.
He never tasted the sweetness he had longed for, the sweetness he had thought about several times. He only felt the soft touch of her cheeks, which were also fragrant.
Wen Qiyan paused in his act of bending down to kiss him, remaining motionless for a moment.
Ji Wanyuan's heart was pounding uncontrollably, her full breasts heaving noticeably against the blankets covering her.
Even though they hadn't kissed, she was having trouble breathing.
Because they were so close, the man's breath was all over her cheek, warm, with a dangerous and aggressive intensity, right on the pulse in her neck.
Not only Ji Wanyuan sensed the man's presence, but Wen Qiyan also smelled the rich fragrance emanating from the young woman's collarbone and neck.
After their previous intimate contact, he already knew that this was neither cosmetics nor perfume made in the market.
Rather, it was the scent that Ji Wanyuan herself exuded after taking a bath, a scent that she might not even be aware of herself.
It was mild, not only not unpleasant, but he even liked it.
like……?
The moment this thought crossed Wen Qiyan's mind, he frowned instantly.
What does he like? Ji Wanyuan?
No, he didn't like Ji Wanyuan. He just liked her scent. He wouldn't say he liked her, but he didn't dislike her.
Thinking of this, he instantly felt at ease, casting aside the unfamiliar and slightly frightening emotion that had just surfaced in his mind, and pulling himself back to the present reality.
Logically speaking, Ji Wanyuan was playing hard to get and rejected his kiss.
He should be angry and push him away, after all, he didn't want to kiss him.
But for some reason, even though he didn't achieve his expected goal, he wasn't overly angry. Instead, his desire to kiss her intensified.
It has to be said that her little trick this time actually had some effect on him.
“You’re still angry,” the man said.
This time it wasn't a question, but a statement.
As Wen Qiyan, positioned above her, spoke, his breath, sometimes heavy, sometimes light, intermittently brushed against her cheek. This time, Ji Wanyuan not only felt warmth but also a slight tingling sensation.
He can talk, but why is he standing so close to her?
"I...I'm not, I'm not angry."
"Get up quickly."
Her hands were bound, and only her face could move. But even if she could move her face slightly, how far could she turn it? Her neck was almost being pulled and hurting.
He still won't leave!
When the man didn't respond, Ji Wanyuan sensed danger.
Her mind raced, and she immediately came up with an excuse, "I...you're too heavy, you're pressing on me."
The person beneath her muttered an explanation, thinking that his thick eyelashes could conceal the emotions in her eyes well, but unfortunately he had already seen through her panic and her forced composure.
Wen Qiyan found her reaction amusing, a rare occurrence for him.
"Is there?" the man asked casually.
He remained motionless, but his gaze was already casually sweeping across her face, like a beast poised to pounce, surveying its newly occupied territory.
Waaaaah...
Ji Wanyuan almost cried from being scrutinized by his slow, deliberate gaze.
Because she felt that Wen Qiyan was slowly torturing her.
What is he looking at? Is he picking out a spot, looking for a good place to bite her?
He was about to bite her to death.
She doesn't want to die!
"Was it crushed?" he asked casually as he surveyed the area.
Ji Wanyuan lied through her teeth, her voice trembling slightly, "Yes, there is..."
She tilted her head too far to the side, and it was clear that she really wanted to get out of bed.
But because she had gotten herself so caught up in it, she was trapped and found it difficult to extricate herself.
Instead of working out, her plan backfired, and the neckline of her undergarment was torn open.
Her delicate collarbone was revealed, along with the faintly visible, rounded shape of her jade-like skin.
His injuries seemed not to have healed yet; he could see the faint, scattered lights that had not completely dissipated, but the candlelight was weak and obscured by the curtains, making it impossible to see clearly.
The person involved was completely unaware, still trembling with fear, stammering, "I...I have a stomachache."
After pausing for a while, Ji Wanyuan finally uttered that sentence.
"You must have pressed on my stomach. Get up first, let me see?"
The child in her womb is indeed her shield; she can't afford to get into trouble.
But after Wen Qiyan saw through her disguise, he directly answered her question, "Your injuries haven't healed yet."
"I……"
What exactly is he trying to do?!
It's astonishing how serious he is; I never realized Wen Qiyan was so oblivious. Was he doing it on purpose?
"I already said I wasn't injured, you—"
Before Ji Wanyuan could finish speaking, the man, unaware of her presence, propped himself up slightly. She thought he was leaving, but it was just a feint. With his other hand, he directly pulled off the quilt and tore open her undergarment.
Her shoulders were instantly exposed, and even the knot of her undershirt came undone with ease.
Ji Wanyuan, “?”
"!!!"
What is he doing?
How could this be?!
If only I had had Emerald tie a tight knot in the sash of her undergarment, it wouldn't have come undone with such a gentle tug.
The coolness instantly gave me goosebumps.
"..."
Her hands were now bound again, and the man's burning, deep gaze had fallen upon her.
An interplay of cold and heat.
Ji Wanyuan felt like the area of skin she was being stared at was burning; it was just too embarrassing!
Who is spreading rumors that Wen Qiyan is not interested in women?! She'll have Emerald find that person tomorrow and slap their face until it's swollen.
Waaaaah...
I've been taking medicine for a few days now, and although I'm mostly better, my skin is still delicate and smooth because I've been pampered since childhood and have always used the best skin-nourishing lotion.
Even a light touch would leave a red mark, let alone the teasing and harassment Wen Qiyan did.
The reason she told Emerald not to tie the straps of her undergarment too tightly was because it was swollen, and if it was touched too much, it would hurt when she turned over at night.
Unexpectedly, such an accident occurred today.
Wen Qiyan didn't even touch her, but his incredibly dark gaze made her hair stand on end.
"You..." She didn't know how to say it.
He suddenly said, "How should I put it? I'm still injured, aren't I?"
He even half-lifted his eyelids to look at her.
Their eyes met.
Ji Wanyuan was full of questions. Huh? His tone was so serious it sounded like he was questioning her.
Did she do this herself?!
Hypocritical scoundrel! Scummy scholar! Ji Wanyuan cursed inwardly.
"Anyway, it's almost healed, so it's not a serious injury."
"Stop looking and let go of me." The young lady was already furious and embarrassed, and her voice was no longer weak.
Wen Qiyan is really good at putting on an act. He looks so serious, but his tone is a bit hoarse, though it doesn't change his original aloofness.
If you didn't see their current posture and only heard their conversation, you would think he was talking to her about something important.
But what is the truth?
He parted her dress, his gaze fixed on the softness of her heart, staring intently at it.
She didn't know where he came from, but as if by magic, he stretched out his long arm and took out a porcelain bottle from the side. After opening it, Ji Wanyuan smelled a faint medicinal scent. She watched as he used his slender, jade-like fingertips to pick out some and rub it over her.
Ji Wanyuan quickly exclaimed, "No need!"
When she's nervous, her mind works very fast. "I... I'm pregnant now, so I can't use any medication casually. It's better not to apply it. Besides, Jade already applied the medicine for me after my bath."
After hearing this, he stood up.
Ji Wanyuan couldn't catch her breath as the man pressed on her shoulder.
As the cool, gentle touch of her fingertips landed, she seemed to have been struck on a vital point and dared not move.
"This medicine can be used even if you are pregnant."
The man spoke in a calm tone, his eyes lowered, slightly taken aback.
Although he had consummated his marriage with her before, he had not experienced it in detail. He only knew that he could not control it and that the sensation was astonishing.
But when he parted the paper to apply medicine to Ji Wanyuan, he took a closer look and was surprised to find that she was so beautiful.
Even when she is lying down, she can still maintain her form and not disperse.
His fingertips touched the woman's chest, landing on her wound, causing a slight warmth to rise in his body for no apparent reason.
"..."
After he lowered his eyes and fell silent, he applied the medicine to her.
This heat surged concretely towards him... and he felt the changes within himself.
Not only him, but also Ji Wanyuan, a "lamb" who was held down, forcibly treated, and completely unable to move.
"Alright... I'll look at other places." The man's voice grew even more hoarse.
Ji Wanyuan didn't know if he was daydreaming or what.
If she said no now, Wen Qiyan would definitely not allow it.
Let's just...
She tremblingly agreed, saying that her lower back needed medicine and that he should move aside so she could get up without touching her stomach.
He was still reeling from the sensation on his fingertips when, after stepping aside and getting up, he realized that she had instantly jumped off the bed and run away, and he hadn't managed to catch her in time.
Looking again, all that could be seen was her retreating figure disappearing behind the beaded curtain, so fast it was astonishing...
Ji Wanyuan didn't care about her disheveled clothes. She slipped away quickly with the clueless night watchwoman, Emerald, towards the guest room.
Emerald, startled by the drowsy sight, asked what was wrong. Had she quarreled with Wen Qiyan again?
But Ji Wanyuan suppressed her wildly beating heart and said no, she was just afraid of sharing a room with Wen Qiyan.
He wasn't drugged, so why was he attracted to her?
Didn't he hate her? Even if he was using a disguise, well... could he really pull it off?
Emerald was worried and wanted to ask more questions, but Ji Wanyuan interrupted her, telling her to lock the door, and lock it with multiple bolts!
After doing as instructed, Ji Wanyuan waited for a while, but seeing no movement outside, she nervously lay down on the bed in the guest room, clutching her bedding.
The next day, before they could even settle the matter, an urgent matter arose at the Censorate, and the father and son left without even having breakfast.
Upon hearing that Wen Qiyan had left home, Ji Wanyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
While doing Ji Wanyuan's makeup, Emerald carefully observed her expression and asked about yesterday's events.
Ji Wanyuan ignored her, pondering in her heart how she should answer when Madam Wen asked later.
After all, this time it wasn't Wen Qiyan who left, but rather she who suddenly ran away.
Telling the truth might not be a good idea, so should I pretend to have a stomachache?
She hadn't figured out how to brush this off yet, but then realized that even if she managed to brush it off, she'd still have to sleep with Wen Qiyan.
You can dodge the first day of the month, but you can't dodge the fifteenth.
Is there a way to solve this once and for all?
As she was still thinking, she suddenly heard Emerald mention the purpose of Aunt Jiang's visit, who lived in the Wen family's residence.
"What brings you here?" Ji Wanyuan asked casually, touching the rouge box.
At most, they're just here to freeload, right? She's seen this kind of relative before.
But Emerald leaned closer and said that she had gotten some information out of the Wen family's old women by drinking and playing cards with them in the first half of the night.
They said that Aunt Jiang's husband's family had a foster daughter raised on the estate, named Cao... Cao Xin, who, according to seniority, was Wen Qiyan's cousin.
Aunt Jiang's purpose in staying at the Wen family's house was to arrange for her daughter to become Wen Qiyan's concubine.
Jade thought Ji Wanyuan would be angry and turn her face dark upon hearing this.
But to everyone's surprise, she paused, and as she slowly turned around, a smile appeared in her eyes, and her tone became subtly animated.
"cousin?"
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