Just as they were talking, a little maid hurried in to announce, "Madam, the master is back."
Xin He glanced at Xiaoyu and Shulan: "Let’s not talk about this for now. You may all leave first."
Shulan and Xiaoyu bowed their bodies before exiting, "Yes."
As soon as Mu Houchu entered, Xin He subtly swept a glance at his face. Hmm, not bad, his mood seemed quite good. Presumably, he hadn’t noticed anything unusual, and she felt slightly relieved, the corner of her mouth raised slightly. "Back? Have you had your meal? I’ve asked the kitchen to keep your meal warm."
Mu Houchu’s smile grew even wider, making Ji Xinhe feel somewhat uneasy—what goes up must come down, there must be demons!
"I won’t eat. I don’t have time." Mu Houchu sat beside Xin He, embracing her waist. Although it was not as slender as before, it seemed more comfortable with some flesh on it.
Xin He was taken aback, "What else do you have to do?"
Mu Houchu lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Did you forget what I said this morning?"
"What did you say?" Xin He had been busy all day and couldn’t remember what he had said. Besides, she was on guard for him suddenly noticing something, so she naturally didn’t remember.
However, Mu Houchu didn’t get angry, but instead laughed even brighter. "I told you to take a bath."
Xin He’s face flushed red instantly, glaring at him, "What bath!? I’m pregnant!"
Mu Houchu’s hands had already started to get restless, expertly untieing her clothes and slipping inside. Hmm, round belly, round chest. It was actually quite nice being plumper – her chest had grown along with her weight.
"Mu Houchu!" Ji Xinhe gritted her teeth.
Mu Houchu innocently blinked his eyes, "I specifically asked the doctor today. He said that your body is good right now, and it’s not impossible to have sex, as long as it’s in moderation."
As he spoke, his hands didn’t slow down at all. He took advantage of Ji Xinhe’s distraction and even tore her skirt.
Xin He stared at him with wide eyes, her face burning with shame, "You actually asked the doctor about... about having sex?!"
Mu Houchu felt that his little wife was perfect in every way, except that she was always so noisy when it came to serious matters. He simply silenced her by covering her lips with a kiss, and after enjoying it, whispered: "Be good, just once, then it’ll be enough."
As he spoke, he didn’t give Ji Xinhe any more chances to resist and pushed her down.
The night outside was dark, and even the cicadas in the trees had fallen into a quiet atmosphere, seemingly infected by the private passions lingering within the room – until a furious female voice shattered the silence.
"Mu Houchu! You said it would only happen once, you bastard!"
——
Early the next day, Xiaoyu and Shulan were trembling at the door. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
Under normal circumstances, Ling Feng wouldn’t be allowed to enter the inner courtyard, so he naturally waited in the outer courtyard. His mood surely wasn’t any more relaxed than Xiaoyu and Shulan’s.
Not until the door creaked open.
A dark-colored robe appeared in their sight. Xiaoyu and Shulan barely dared to lift their heads, both bowed immediately, "Your servant greets the master."
However, Mu Houchu seemed to be in a very good mood, appearing refreshed, and even rarely responded with a nod, "Hmm."
He immediately strode away.
Xiaoyu and Shulan looked up in fright, watching the sudden grandeur of their master’s figure, reminiscent of the day he married their madam. What was going on? Had he found something or not? Or was he in such a daze that he acted abnormally?
Xiaoyu and Shulan exchanged glances, and quickly pushed the door and entered, "Madam."
Right now, Xin He was still curled up in bed, unable to get up.
"Madam, the master has already left," Shulan reported.
"Mhm," Xin He replied listlessly.
Shulan whispered, "The master seems to be in a very good mood today."
Xin He gritted her teeth - of course, he was in a good mood!
"Madam, has the master discovered that... that matter yet?" Shulan couldn’t help but ask.
The incident weighed heavily on Shulan’s heart, almost driving her mad. Every time she saw Mu Houchu now, her heart trembled. Fortunately, she had learned to maintain her composure from Xiaoyu. Apart from that, Mu Houchu generally didn’t pay much attention to her. Otherwise, she would have been exposed at any time.
Xin He glanced at Shulan, "No one will know if you don’t say anything."
Shulan quickly covered her mouth, "Your servant certainly won’t say anything!"
Xin He struggled to sit up, "Help me up."
This beast, once aroused, had absolutely no humanity! In the end, he reluctantly let her go for the sake of the child, but this was not a good sign!
It suggested that he had started to realize that they could still have sex now, and practice had proved that there were no major issues - wasn’t her sole protection now rendered useless?
What if the matter of writing love letters to Song Ya Lan was exposed? Wouldn’t the consequences be frightening?
At this thought, Ji Xinhe couldn’t help but shiver, feeling even more pain in her waist.
"Madam, if you’re uncomfortable, sleep a little longer," Xiaoyu came forward to help her up.
But Xin He shook her head, "Song Ya Lan is likely coming to Lian’an Town today. We have to be careful."
Xiaoyu nodded reluctantly, "Yes."
——
As expected, early this morning, Song Ya Lan arrived at Lian’an Town.
Traveling in a horse carriage along the official road, she found the hour-long journey surprisingly bearable, and her heart filled with joy.
"Miss, this trip to the temple is not going to be an easy one, even if Aunt Yun helps with the arrangements. What if you can’t stand it? The second madam has already issued an order that it is you who asked to go there. What if you can’t return later?" Cui Cui couldn’t help but give a few more words of caution during the journey.
She didn’t want to go to such a harsh place even for Song Ya Lan, let alone herself!
She was the main maid by Fifth Miss’s side and had a certain reputation in the Song family. Her living conditions were far better than those of ordinary girls. If she followed Song Ya Lan to such a place this time, wouldn’t she suffer terribly in the future?
But Song Ya Lan glared at her, "Why are you talking so much? If you’re not happy, then leave!"
Frightened, Cui Cui immediately knelt before her, "Your servant would never be unhappy. I just don’t want Fifth Miss to suffer."
Song Ya Lan snorted, "Don’t worry, do you really think I’m going there to suffer? Just wait and see!"
Still anxious, Cui Cui couldn’t trust anyone, least of all her own mistress. She knew that her mistress was not a reliable or trustworthy person!
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