Chapter 41 The contraction tightened until there wasn't a trace left...
He covered Yu Tan's eyes with his hand, her eyelashes gently brushing against his palm, making his heart itch as well.
He was extremely close, a distance that an elder brother should not be at.
His lips were almost touching her cheek, and when he lowered his gaze, he could see the fine hairs on her face. With a light breath, her red lips parted slightly, revealing a bright red tongue tip between her pearly white teeth. The small red mole under her lips became extremely vibrant red.
Even with such a forced posture.
There was no resistance or struggle; it was as if he could do whatever he wanted to her.
Yu Tan could put on a cold and aloof demeanor in front of others, but she was all softness and dependence on him.
Old Madam Song could see through his despicable thoughts at a glance, but she was completely unaware.
Was it because she trusted him too much, or was she simply too oblivious to everyone's admiration?
He only needed to get an inch closer to kiss her cheek.
"Brother, what are you doing?" The soft, sweet voice pulled him out of his reverie.
I can't drag her down into that endless sea of suffering.
He hurriedly moved his hand away, but she grasped his knuckles, and she could feel Yu He'an's fingertips tremble.
Oh no, I forgot he doesn't like being touched.
"I came to check on you, I was a little worried about you." Yu He'an's gaze fell on the hand she was holding, his Adam's apple bobbing, looking like he could hardly contain himself. She hurriedly loosened her grip a little.
His gaze remained fixed on her, never leaving her for a moment, from her hands to her face, filled with utmost concern.
It was probably because her appearance last night frightened Yu He'an that he has been guarding her like this.
If it were Yu He'an who was bitten, she would definitely be more anxious than him, and might be crying by his bedside right now.
"It's alright, the fever has subsided... I've taken my medicine on time..." Fearing Yu He'an might not believe him, he brought their clasped hands to her forehead, "It's not hot anymore, is it..."
"Your fever has definitely subsided. I'll teach you how to ride a horse once you're fully recovered." He touched her forehead with his fingertip and then left; he was actually a few degrees cooler than her.
"I won't learn to ride a horse. I can travel by carriage in the future." She always knew when to give up; if riding a horse was this difficult, she wouldn't learn. "Have you heard from Father lately?"
"Father hasn't sent a letter back yet; it'll probably take until the border is still at large before things can be finished... It's a busy time right now..."
She let out a long breath, relieved that she hadn't been exposed.
Considering Madam Song's unusual behavior, it was probably because Madam Song found her annoying and that it was affecting Yu He'an's career. After all, once one enters the court as an official, one must be meticulous in everything one does. If one makes even the slightest mistake, one's career will be as difficult as an insurmountable obstacle.
After Yu He'an entered officialdom, she would simply not go to Fengxu Academy. Having figured this out, she felt much better.
Yu He'an remained seated by the bed, the dim candlelight casting a soft glow on one side of his face. The interplay of light and shadow made his already handsome features appear even more alluring.
Night had fallen completely, it was very late, shouldn't I remind him to leave?
He didn't have any nightmares last night; he must have stayed here all night and must be extremely exhausted.
But if she stayed, she could sleep soundly all night—a huge temptation.
Two conflicting emotions raged within her. The kind-hearted woman wanted him to rest, while the selfish woman wanted him to stay and get a good night's sleep. She left the choice to Yu He'an.
"Brother, are you tired?"
"It's alright, I'll stay here with you. Go to sleep." Yu He'an chuckled softly, raising an eyebrow, her tone gentle and indulgent. "Or is it that you're only now thinking about avoiding suspicion?"
She shook her head. The spring night was chilly, and her fingertips, which had been warm, were now quite cold.
She moved over a bit, making room for half of the bed, and blinked her eyes, "Brother, would you like to come up and rest for a while?"
His shoulders were taut, a tense posture she had never seen before, and he looked extremely averse to contact with people.
She clearly remembered that Yuhe'an didn't have these problems when she was young.
She moved further in, pressing her back against the wall to make room for him, trying to show him that the bed was wide enough that she could never touch him, so he could rest assured.
"Brother."
Seeing that Yu He'an hesitated for a while without moving, perhaps he should be allowed to sleep on the soft couch in the outer room, separated by a wall, so he shouldn't have nightmares.
Yu He'an removed her shoes and socks and climbed onto the bed with slightly stiff movements, leaving most of her body hanging off the edge of the bed, with about two arm spans between them.
"Go to sleep." Yu He'an placed his hands on his sides, closed his eyes tightly, and adopted an extremely standard and proper sleeping posture. It seemed that after saying this, he fell into a dream.
She used to sleep on the same bed as a child, and she thought that it shouldn't matter now.
She overlooked the fact that if they went back to the last time they shared a bed, it would probably have been seven or eight years ago. Yu He'an had long since stopped letting her get on his bed at will, and after preparing a soft couch for her in the study, Yu He'an rarely rested on it.
There was another person on the bed, whose presence was extremely strong. The scent of cedarwood wafted over her, relentlessly trying to penetrate her body.
She opened her eyes, initially only cautiously peeking at Yu He'an. After observing him for several breaths and seeing that the person beside her was breathing deeply and was truly asleep, she turned her head and boldly looked at him.
The gaze travels from the handsome, sharp eyebrows and eyes, down the neck, to the broad shoulders, the waistline narrowing as it descends, revealing well-defined, muscular muscles that cover the slender bones.
Further down...
She suddenly realized that Yu He'an didn't have a blanket.
He was so tired that he didn't even cover himself with a blanket and just lay down to sleep, dressed in very thin clothes.
In April, the floor heating and charcoal brazier in her house were turned off. If she stayed out in the cold all night, she would surely catch a cold.
The quilt is placed on the top shelf of the cabinet against the wall; you can get it by simply walking a few steps and opening the cabinet.
Waking him up to get it, or having her go down to get it, doesn't seem very practical.
She moved away a little, and Yu He'an's breathing was normal. She moved a few more inches, and the distance between them was reduced to an arm's length.
She lifted a corner of the blanket, pulled it outwards, and draped half of it over Yu He'an's body. Fortunately, her blanket was big enough.
Even when they shared the same blanket, there was still an arm's length between them.
A distance that shouldn't trigger his illness.
Great, the best of both worlds.
She closed her eyes. The fragrance of the epiphyllum she usually used was mixed with the scent of cedarwood, an eerie harmony that brought her peace of mind.
She felt sleepy faster than usual; she had originally thought she would have to wait until the third watch of the night.
She fell asleep before half an incense stick had burned.
However, the person who had been sleeping soundly beside Yu Tan suddenly opened his eyes.
Those glassy pupils were no longer filled with unyielding ice; instead, the undercurrents hidden beneath the ice were now revealed.
Under the boundless darkness of night, his true colors were revealed, and he would no longer restrain himself or pretend to be an older brother in front of her.
His gaze greedily lingered on the exposed skin, the rosy cheeks, the slight upturn of the corners of her mouth, and her slender, graceful neck.
The neckline of the nightgown was slightly open, revealing a large expanse of snow-white, slender collarbone. A delicate, lotus-pink string wrapped around the back of her neck and shoulders, softly pushing open the neckline of the undergarment, the dazzling white skin so bright that one dared not open their eyes.
His desire for her to live a joyful life became the only rope binding his madness.
He maintained that posture, not taking another step closer.
Just like during the day, he was still the brother she trusted, her strongest support.
The space between them was empty, and the chill of the spring night seeped in, causing the sleeping Yu Tan to frown repeatedly. Following her instincts, she searched for the source of the coldness, only to find a strong and warm body, which also carried her favorite scent.
His body stiffened as a pair of slender hands encircled his waist, pressing close to him. The woman buried her face in his chest and sniffed him, her furrowed brows relaxing. She nuzzled him affectionately, her fair cheeks flushing even redder from the touch.
The desires that were forcibly suppressed tore open a hole in this body, and rushed out in a rush.
Until it covered his entire body, it gathered straight towards one point, baring its fangs and claws in the darkness, mocking his restraint as nothing but a joke.
All those years of studying the classics have gone to waste, and the tempering of my character during three years of study abroad has been too much for me.
A single, unintentional movement from Yu Tan, a casual glance, could shatter his cold exterior, turning him into a monster driven solely by love and desire.
He will follow his animal instincts, carrying his favorite mate back to his den and imprisoning her, preventing anyone from taking advantage of the situation.
She will belong entirely to him.
He didn't want to push it away, but the darkness pulled him into oblivion.
His hand, now possessing its own will, touched his cheek, his fingertip gently poking it. The soft flesh sank in, enveloping his fingertip, silently indulging his transgression.
Following the full forehead, I touched the thin eyelids. The moment my fingertip touched them, the eyelashes trembled slightly, but there was no further movement.
This area is light brown, extending faintly to the outer corner of her eye, like a brushstroke, adding to her makeup.
Yu Tan loosened his hair, letting it fall loosely down his back. A few playful strands of hair fell near his cheeks, which he brushed aside with his hand.
My fingertips touched the tip of my ear, and then followed the delicate earlobe downwards. The lustrous earlobe was held between my index and middle fingers, like the most beautiful pearl in the world.
As a child, Yu Tan envied the young ladies who wore all kinds of beautiful earrings. However, when the nanny actually held up a needle to pierce her ears, she was frightened and hid away. Therefore, she did not have pierced ears.
After trying to distract myself for a while, my surging desires showed no signs of abating.
He took a deep breath, resigned, savoring the bittersweet moment.
On this gentle, beautiful night, everything tempted him to indulge and succumb.
Fifteen minutes later, years of restraint finally brought his rationality back.
The person in his arms finally realized something was wrong, loosened their arms around his waist, moved over and went back to their usual sleeping position.
This moment stretched out indefinitely, and he didn't even understand whether he felt relaxed or disappointed.
An invisible hand gripped his heart, and all his resentment flowed out, turning into terrifying vines that coiled around his back.
When Yu Tan was a child, she never slept still; she could roll around on the bed once a night.
It seems she hasn't improved much. She rolled around in the middle and returned to his original embrace, snuggling affectionately against him.
The hand that had been raised finally wrapped around her slender waist, tightening until there was no gap left.
He finally understood that he couldn't let go, he had never been able to let go.
He only wanted Yu Tan to stay by his side.
Not as a younger sister.
They had already crossed the line.
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