Chapter 14: My Wife 14: Surprise in the Bathtub and Jealousy
Pei Yu knew that he had unspeakable thoughts about his friend, but even so, they were both men, with the same body structure, so he didn't feel that there was much difference between them.
Besides, a frail scholar like my friend would be thinner and easier to restrain than a warrior like myself.
Compared to being Shen San's harbor, Lu Huai was clearly more suitable to be held by himself. Pei Yu thought that the two of them would be a perfect match. He originally thought that his most extraordinary idea was this.
Until the moment he broke in, he saw the person who usually dressed neatly and tightly took off his coverings like an immortal descending to the mortal world, and his fair shoulders shone like jade - the dignity and elegance were sinking, while the enchantment and seduction were rising.
The white stained with pink attracts more attention than the cold color. This gentle gentleman is more like a water monster in the lake. His beauty is so frightening that it is hard to think of the usual word "gentleman". The huge contrast makes people unable to take their eyes off him.
They are both men, so why is Lu Huai so different from him in every way?
Only then did he realize that a despicable person like him could have even more outrageous fantasies.
Lu Huai's clear eyes seemed to be shrouded in mist, their eye sockets moist and red. He looked at the intruder with vigilance and determination, as if he would rather die than live in disgrace.
After entering the DPRK, he offended too many people, and assassins from different forces often came to show their presence, so he had to be on guard.
After recognizing that the person was a friend and not an enemy, Lu Huai felt less nervous and thought of something else. A feeling of shame and embarrassment surged in his heart, and he quickly sank the half of his body that was floating above the water back into the water.
He didn't notice Pei Yu staring at him blankly, thinking in his heart, "I can't and shouldn't do this."
Her gaze honestly traced him inch by inch, from his smoky, crimson face to his graceful neck and collarbone, all the way to his cherry-red cheeks, which were submerged in the water's ripples due to the sinking...
Seeing the gentleman's blushing face, he withdrew it with some regret and reluctance.
"Pei Huaiyuan?! Why don't you knock on the door before coming in?"
Pei Yu only felt that his friend's slightly trembling voice sounded like anger and surprise, and his heart felt numb and itchy, and even his speech became clumsy.
"I... I knocked, but maybe you didn't hear me, Yanjin. I couldn't find you anywhere, and even the girls Chun and Xia were nowhere to be found. I was a little anxious and just rashly looked around. I didn't expect to offend you like this."
Although they were all men, Lu Huai did not think it was a big deal to let people of the same sex see this appearance, and he would not think of his friend who loved Chen Chensheng as something that the officials of the Yong Dynasty were too concerned about.
But a gentleman like him doesn't know that the truth is becoming more and more distant with repeated elimination.
However, Lu Huai had been strictly observing the rules of etiquette under his father's teachings since he was young. In addition, he admired the sages who followed the ancient rituals. Except for emergencies such as injuries, he had never exposed his body in front of others since he was old enough to understand, even to his close family members and his personal maids Chunying and Xia Lu.
He believed that not being able to dress properly was a form of disrespect. Although he was sensible and not rigid enough to make excessive demands on others, he always used this to restrain himself.
I never thought that today I would make an exception and embarrass myself in front of Pei Yu.
"Huaiyuan, can you please go out first? I'm being so rude." Lu Huai came back to his senses from his shock, and felt that it was not good for the two of them to confront each other in such an awkward manner, so he called him with a blushing face.
"Wait till I change my clothes, then we can talk."
"Okay, Yanjin, I'm going out first. I'm sorry for being so abrupt!"
Pei Yu was coaxed out in a daze. The remaining rationality and apology made him stand outside the house with his back turned honestly.
But what lingered in his mind was the stunning scene just now. Thinking about the beautiful dream he had of imprisoning the banished immortal after returning from the Qionghua Banquet, he actually felt that he could definitely make it more complete now.
His face suddenly felt hot. It was already red, and now it looked like it was about to bleed. The redness was obvious even on his skin, which had been tanned from the battles.
He suddenly hated his sharp eyes and ears that made him invincible on the battlefield. The tiny sound of his friend changing clothes sounded so clear to him, so clear that his body couldn't help but imagine everything in the room: how layer after layer of clothes gently and slowly wrapped around his friend's thin and flexible body.
While the people outside were still daydreaming, Lu Huai inside acted decisively and quickly got dressed and pushed the door open to walk out.
When he saw Pei Yu, he still felt a little embarrassed, but he didn't show it on his face. He still smiled softly, "Huaiyuan, I'm fine."
The person in front of him looked a little dazed, still immersed in the embarrassing situation just now.
"I haven't seen you in a while, and I miss you so much. But Huaiyuan came here so suddenly today, and I really didn't expect it. I apologize for the poor hospitality. Is there anything you want to discuss with me?"
Lu Huai didn't want to burden his friend, so he lightly passed over the terrifying meeting in the bathroom and turned the conversation to Pei Yu's purpose.
"It's nothing serious, I just missed you too much. Yanjin has worked hard, and you look much thinner during this trip to Chongzhou."
Pei Yu originally wanted to get straight to the point and ask him about Cheng Ruochen, exposing someone's hypocritical facade for Lu Huai to see clearly.
But what he saw just now was bold and unrestrained, with no restraint at all, and even a sense of heat rising from the tip of his nose, and he was so impulsive that he seemed to be bleeding.
In other words, his actions were even worse than those of Cheng Ruochen, whom he wanted to expose.
Now that he is embezzling money, how can he still have the right to criticize others?
The most terrifying thing is that if he intentionally hints to Yan Jin that the man may also have such thoughts about him, then it will be easy for him, who is smart enough, to discover the clues from the unusual behavior of his "friend".
Thinking of this, no matter how unwilling he was, he could only hint at it from a friend's perspective.
"Yanjin, when did you become so close to Cheng Tanhua? And when did he go to Chongzhou? I remember the person who was with you was not Lord Chen from the Ministry of Rites?"
While listening, Lu Huai led him to the yard where they usually chatted. Pei Yu followed closely, and the two sat in the familiar old place.
Lu Huai teased, "Is Huaiyuan jealous? You ask like a dignified young lady who suspects her husband of cheating on her."
This sentence was so accurate that Pei Yu's heart was beating like a drum. Although he knew that he was not talking about jealousy in love, it still touched his heart.
Pei Yu's throat was dry and he uttered hoarsely, "Did you really eat it secretly?"
She was also afraid that her complaining tone would really make him notice something, so she tried to make up for it by saying, "I'm just worried that Yan Jin has found a more like-minded partner, and he won't be able to enjoy the moon, drink wine, and express his feelings with me anymore."
Seeing Pei Yu actually respond to his teasing, Lu Huai felt a strange, inexplicable feeling well up in his heart. But then, seeing his friend's breath catch in his throat and his genuine panic, he understood his friend's concern and hurriedly explained to him, feeling both amused and embarrassed.
"How could that be? You are my closest friend. Huaiyuan will always be my best confidant!"
"I had arrogantly assumed Huaiyuan wouldn't care about me getting off the carriage just now. I was wrong about that and I apologize."
He also told Pei Yu that he had met Cheng Ruochen, who was working for the Ministry of Rites, in Chongzhou, and that their acquaintance had only happened recently. There was no deep "care" or so-called close friendship as Pei Yu believed.
"Don't be like this! Yan Jin, you are not wrong. It's my fault that I am narrow-minded..." The last sentence was spoken in a voice as light as a mosquito.
It was obvious that he was narrow-minded, harboring ulterior motives, and was the one who offended Lu Huai in this way. However, just because he was a little unhappy, that person had to apologize to him.
Pei Yu really loved Lu Huai's gentle and generous appearance, but he couldn't help but blame him for being so harsh on himself.
Even if Lu Huai scolded him for what happened today, he would feel less guilty and could find an excuse to avoid facing his own dirty heart.
The beloved is as bright as the moon, but he is like a shadow that is not illuminated by it. He only wants to pull him into his own dark pool.
"I can't..." Pei Yu warned himself secretly.
Inside the Lu residence, Lu Huai and Pei Yu discussed their experiences in Chongzhou. It was only with such close friends that Lu Huai dared to share his experiences in Chongzhou, his plans and thoughts with Chen Qingyuan and Gu Yucheng. This was a serious matter, and as expected, he saw Pei Yu's brow furrowed.
"Yan Jin and the two adults are right to worry. I have a few brothers here who are good at tracking. When I return, I will send them to follow Wu Heng."
"At the banquet tonight, I will also pay close attention to the movements of the two Northern Xiongnu people. If they truly have second thoughts and sense that their plan has been leaked, they might point the finger at you. Yan Jin, you must be extra careful."
Pei Yu decided to return home immediately to make arrangements and discuss the matter with Pei Zhi. Lu Huai replied "Okay," and then he saw him trying to climb over the wall and leave in a hurry.
"Wait, Huaiyuan, I saw the attendant Wu Heng brought earlier. The Han-looking one named Hesuler is a bit suspicious. He might be a descendant of the people from the Mi clan who followed the Northern Huns. If possible, have someone keep an eye on him."
"Okay, I'll send someone to check it out. Yanjin, take care of yourself."
The man in front of him was clearly just a newly appointed civil servant, but on his thin shoulders he had already shouldered the heavy responsibility of serving his country and the people.
Pei Yu looked at Lu Huai deeply, then reluctantly turned his eyes away. He gathered his energy and quickly rushed back to the mansion. In his mind, he was also thinking about how to weave a network to entrap the man with double intentions.
Love was certainly important to him, but he was also a loyal minister to the Yong Dynasty. If the ministers were to disobey their duties, the country would be in danger; if the country were to fall apart, then everything would be just a mirage.
Lu Huai leaned against the stone table in the courtyard and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had originally planned to find Huaiyuan after cleaning up and explain the matter clearly. Although there were complications and Pei Yu saw his rude behavior, he had ultimately achieved his goal.
The layout has been launched, and everything is just waiting for the turtle that is wanted to be caught to fall into the trap.
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The second update is here! These two chapters are really good.
The next chapter will start to enter the climax~
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