Chapter 43: The Servant's Wife 43 "I don't want to be a confidant anymore" and the protagonist's top...
Lu Huai had always known that there was no comparison in strength between civil officials and military generals.
Especially since he was born weak, Huaiyuan had practiced martial arts for many years and was a leader in physical fitness among the younger generation.
But he had never felt so clearly the huge gap between them through such intimacy that crossed the safety line - Huaiyuan hugged him effortlessly, as if he was not an adult man, but just a soft and touchable cloud.
But in Lu Huai's eyes, he was more like a weak boat, floating up and down with the tide, being completely controlled and mastered.
Although Pei Yu's nature was still there, he still maintained his innocence when he was confused and infatuated. Apart from the passionate kiss, he did not have the bad habit of moving around like Chen San.
In some ways, it's much easier to deal with.
But in fact, as long as the opponent is weak enough, even a novice attacker can control the situation.
Just like now, Lu Huai's eyes were gradually blurred as he was being consumed by his friend, who made him feel guilty. The lights reflected in his eyes flickered, like a rippling star lake.
Everything was like a churning pool of ink, making him confused and unable to tell the directions.
Pei Yu's palm was so powerful and hot, holding him so tightly that his waist was trembling slightly from the heat.
As she kissed him, she lovingly wiped away his uncontrollable tears, calling out, "Good boy Yanjin, good Ah Huai..."
"my wife"
All of Lu Huai's breaths blended with that of his former confidant, and the sweet juice between his lips and teeth was sucked away with great relish.
He felt like a dried-up spring... about to drain, about to die...
If Lu Huai had not seen it in person, he would not have been able to imagine that this young general was not only skilled in wielding swords and guns on the battlefield, but could also use his tongue as a sharp weapon to stir up trouble and fan the flames when "dealing" with him.
He was a married man, and it wasn't his first time being kissed.
But in this familiar yet strange atmosphere, which he had never thought would be intertwined with him like this, in this direct attack of love that was so thick that it made him breathless, Lu Huai could only passively endure it, and his body softened and he was defeated.
Pei Yuyi had not expected that when he really oppressed Yan Jin, every exchange and contact would be so sweet and graceful, making him unable to let go and wanting it to last forever.
He recalled the restrained, light kiss on their wedding night, and suddenly he admired himself a little.
When Pei Yu finally made up his mind to let him go, fearing that Lu Huai would be uncomfortable and that he would be possessive and resentful, Lu Huai's chaotic mind could only think: Didn't Huaiyuan say that both distance and acceptance were fine? Looking at this, would he really be willing to let him go if he refused?
"Yan Jin..."
"I."
After Pei Yu let go of Lu Huai, he quietly waited for his judgment. He looked at his best friend, who was always on guard against him, and whose usually amiable and bright eyes were now tinged with obscurity and showed an attitude of vigilance and rejection. He no longer wanted to make excuses or pretend anything, but his eyes were filled with bitterness and obsession.
But intellectually, he felt that he was completely terrible and vile, while emotionally, he was still turbulent and turbulent:
Although Lu Huai's cheeks, ears, and the exposed skin on his neck were all covered with cherry blossom pink thanks to his passionate and greedy plunder, and the fragrance of his confidant still lingered on the tip of his nose and lips, his heart still cried out that it was not enough.
I wanted to look down further, to let my eyes, or perhaps not just my eyes, touch the delicate collarbone and the clothes that were always neatly closed, except for the day when we met at Huayinglou...
Thinking that everything that made him dream might have been cheated away by Shen San, Pei Yu felt jealous and resentful, but couldn't help but long for pity.
But he didn't dare to beg or add fuel to the fire, so he just retreated to his original place like a loyal servant.
This gesture made the elegant young man, who was frightened by him just now and was now wiping the corners of his wet and crystal-clear lips in embarrassment and anger, let down his guard a little.
Lu Huai was just trying to calm down and explain to Pei Yu that this was impossible, when he looked in astonishment at the man who was standing like a piece of wood to atone for his sins and began to take off his clothes.
"What are you going to do?" Seeing his confidant revealing a large area of strong and muscular body, he couldn't help but panic again. He took a few steps back and almost bumped into the wall.
Pei Yu grabbed him back, and he was caught off guard when his face touched the naked chest of this manly young general.
Both of them blushed immediately because of this trembling and dangerous touch.
"Don't be afraid, Yanjin. I won't do anything to you again. I just want to apologize. Just now, I... acted too aggressively and couldn't help but offend Yanjin. I truly deserve to die."
Pei Yu took out a whip that was not thick but had barbs from the backpack he had prepared earlier, and presented it to his best friend with both hands. His face was full of apology and sincerity, but his eyes were still filled with firm and passionate affection, which made Lu Huaiyi afraid of being burned when he looked at him.
"Why is it so?" Lu Huai finally softened his heart. Although he was annoyed by Huaiyuan's toughness and recklessness, after all, a true friend is as rare as a mountain stream. He still couldn't bear to hurt this good friend who had spent countless wonderful nights with him and shared similar interests.
But Pei Yu would not allow him to retreat. He simply held the whip handle without thorns towards Lu Huai and pressed it into his hand. Then he knelt on one knee with his back to him, closed his eyes and said something so blasphemous that even he himself felt ashamed:
"Yan Jin, I, Pei Yu, am a greedy wolf who will keep drooling until I'm satisfied. I just haven't revealed it to you. In fact, I've been thinking about this since I dreamed about it at the Qionghua Banquet..."
0359, who was peeking at the screen, was immediately shocked. "Huaihuai, look at this man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, who is so hidden. He has set his sights on you since he arrived! Tsk tsk tsk tsk, you can only judge a person by his appearance but not by his heart. I never thought that."
Lu Huai did not reply, but silently agreed in his heart. He did not expect that this close friend had been harboring evil intentions for a long time and now dared to reveal it like this.
Now that he was done with this, even his acting had to change direction - the misunderstanding that Pei Yu loved Chen San turned into a close friend having feelings for him that went beyond the boundaries of a close friend.
This awareness of the truth was reflected in his actions. Before Pei Yu could continue to add fuel to the fire, saying how much he was obsessed with him and had been planning this for a long time, this gentleman with a red face could no longer bear it and refused to listen. Unable to bear it any longer, he followed the other party's wishes and swung his whip, scolding: "Pei Huaiyuan! Have you said enough?"
The pain inflicted by the military whip that his beloved had specially prepared for punishment spread across the firm, wheat-colored back, but Pei Yu said nothing and just endured it silently. Feeling the pain, he felt a sense of relief and pleasure.
"Not enough! I don't want to just watch you and Shen San being affectionate. I want to take your place..."
"I've been thinking about this for a long time, not just overnight."
Lu Huai was annoyed with him, but he didn't dare to act rashly. The hand holding the whip couldn't stop shaking because of the violent fluctuations of emotions.
After putting in so much effort, he could only speak in a timid voice: "What are you thinking! This should never be..."
"Huaiyuan, I regard you as my confidant and my best friend, but this...can't happen."
Pei Yu laughed bitterly, but the words on his lips continued:
"Not enough, Huaiyuan thinks it's not enough."
"If I could not hold Yan Jin in my arms, tie the knot with you, and hold your hand, I would still regret being far away."
"So today I can bring my dreams into reality. Even if Yan Jin whips me to death, I should still smile in the afterlife."
He poured out his delusions about a noble man, word for word, causing Lu Huai to whip him again before he stopped. However, his mind inappropriately echoed with the teachings of his Buddhist mother. He thought that he had completely let her down, committing all three sins of greed, anger, and ignorance.
Lu Huai then saw that the whip was so cruel that even his limited strength could leave crisscrossing blood marks on Pei Yu's broad back. He dropped the things in a panic and hurried over to check Pei Yu's injuries.
Seeing him like this, Pei Yu gave up on "punishing" him and approached the slightly injured beast like a kind-hearted deer offering itself as a sacrifice. He felt a bit amused and helpless for a moment.
Yanjin, oh Yanjin, if you didn't hit me hard enough, if you didn't hit me sober enough, I would have an excuse to indulge in this moment of pleasure and be intoxicated by your fantasy dream...
The amazing thing is that he had already thought of this military whip and prepared it in advance so that his confidant, who was as noble as the moon, could teach him a lesson for his delusional thoughts.
At this moment, the tingling sensation from the whip was greater than the pain, leaving him with an indescribable aftertaste.
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By the time Lu Huai returned home at 5:00 a.m., the bright light had regrettably faded away over the hilltop, leaving only the lights along the street, stretching out his long shadow.
Pei Yu wanted to send him off, but he insisted on not letting him do so.
At this moment, he was alone and confused, not knowing how to face Huaiyuan in the future. Even if the other party promised not to treat him so abnormally again and would only be friends with him as usual, he was still afraid.
This panic came from the fact that he not only knew that this most kind-hearted and upright confidant had illicit thoughts about him, but also knew that the other party could possess and control him effortlessly.
Thinking that he would meet Pei Yu in court tomorrow, Lu Huai couldn't help but hold his forehead and felt pain between his eyebrows.
When he returned home, Shen San, who was waiting for him in the main hall, thoughtfully poured tea for him.
Lu Huai took it with a gentle smile and said thank you, seemingly no different from usual.
However, Shen Chensheng, who was with him day and night, still found out something. She noticed that Lu Huai was in a bad mood and looked at him worriedly: "Ah Huai, did your talk with General Pei go wrong today?"
"It went quite smoothly. The misunderstanding between Huaiyuan and I has been resolved." Lu Huai replied after hesitating for a moment.
"only···"
"Just how?"
He looked at Shen Sanjueyan's face which was full of concern for him, and suddenly he felt a little regretful that he had not made up his mind to say goodbye to Pei Yu.
After all, he was already with Shen San, so how could he get involved with others, especially Huaiyuan, his close friend?
If Shen San knew that he was imprisoned by Huaiyuan and did such an intimate and inappropriate thing, one can imagine how uncomfortable he would be.
He was also useless. He was obviously a man, but he was at a disadvantage so easily that he didn't even have a chance to refuse.
After thinking about it, Lu Huai, who didn't dare to confess the earth-shattering changes that had just happened, guiltily held Shen Chensheng's hand and continued his words in a gentle voice.
"I feel like I've been treating Ah Sheng poorly these days. I was so busy that I forgot about time and indulged in playing with my brothers. I should spend more time with my wife and take good care of our little family."
Although Chen Chensheng knew that something must have happened between her husband and Pei Yu that he didn't know about, which made the situation worse, she thought that it was that vulgar and unromantic person who had brought trouble upon himself by making Ah Huai angry.
She didn't take it to heart anymore, but smiled brightly, and her fingers flexibly slipped into Lu Huai's fingers, seizing the opportunity to fit them closely together.
"It is my great fortune that Ah Huai has such awareness."
"Then tonight, I hope you can give me some guidance..."
So today the Lu Mansion closed down very early because the top scholar was "tired".
Chen Chensheng would never let go of the "meat" that was in his mouth. Although he couldn't eat it all no matter how hard he tried to please him, he was able to get his husband used to being close to him little by little.
That night, Lu Huai had to go to court the next day, and Shen San was also preoccupied with an invitation from a mysterious person, so he didn't do anything too extreme.
So Lu Huai rubbed his fair calf which was a little sore and tender. Although there were a few ambiguous red and purple spots on it, they were all hidden under his robe. He could still go to court as usual, but he deliberately avoided a certain burning gaze that was eagerly longing for a response.
Chen Chensheng, however, broke her usual habit of staying at home at Lu's residence. Calculating the time, she first told Ningshuang Ningbi, Chunying and Xialu that she was going out to buy some things for Lu Huai to do needlework. Then she turned around and covered herself tightly with a veil, took a dagger for self-defense, and headed towards the remote house mentioned in the letter.
As soon as he arrived at his destination, he saw a familiar young man in gorgeous clothes standing in the yard. Just as he was about to approach, he was stopped by the servant guarding the door.
Chen Chensheng laughed: "What do you mean, sir? You don't welcome me as a guest?"
"They just saw a flash of silver light on your waist, and they are afraid it might be dangerous. I hope you can forgive me."
He never expected the other party to be so sharp. Upon hearing this, Shen Chensheng had no choice but to throw the dagger on the ground and faced the other party in silence.
Seeing this, Chu Yuanting waved the folding fan in his hand to dismiss the attendants and motioned him to come in.
"Mr. Shen's presence here shows that you are definitely a man of great talent and not just an ordinary person. I am naturally extremely happy and honored."
"How dare you say that as a saint? Your Majesty, you are really embarrassing me." Seeing the styles of the guards' clothes and thinking of Pei Yu and Cheng Ruochen's implicit respect for this man, he immediately knew his identity.
Chu Yuanting didn't want to hide it from him. After all, he still had to make good use of the beauty of this power.
He got straight to the point: "Third Master Shen, it must have been a tough time these past few years. That old man, Shen Youzhong, believed the rumors, favored his concubine over his wife, and allowed Madam Liu to force you into this state. He hid his identity for so many years. It's truly unforgivable."
Is this the ladder to heaven he wanted? It came so easily?
Shen Chensheng tried hard to ignore the uneasiness in his heart and his suspicion of Chu Yuanting's impure motives, and clasped his fists to show his sincerity: "Your Majesty, please speak frankly. What can I do for Your Majesty?"
Chu Yuanting knew the fish had taken the bait when he heard this, and he continued contentedly, "It just so happens that I don't like him either. He's been wrestling with power and politics for so many years, and he's even trying to join forces with my brother. It really keeps me awake at night.
If the Third Young Master can help me gather these vast 'wild ambitions', I will hand over this hatred and the Duke's Mansion to you."
Chen Chensheng savored it carefully and felt that there was no big problem. It was simply tailor-made for him. For a moment, he almost overwhelmed his cautious and rational nature and agreed. But on second thought, he still felt that the pie in the sky was not real.
After all, supporting him would involve sunk costs, and he didn't think it was necessary, so he wanted to explore deeper motives: "Your Majesty, if I am willing, what else needs to be done?"
"Nothing else is necessary. To regain the title of Duke of Guo's mansion in an upright manner, you must completely abandon your identity as Madam Lu Huai and return as a man. Only then can you work for me. During this time, I will not let you and Yan Jin meet again, so as not to reveal the secret to those with ulterior motives."
As soon as these words came out, Shen Chensheng immediately understood that this high-sounding king's support for him was not just because he was afraid and disgusted with the Duke's Mansion's attempt to seize power. His real purpose was probably to drive him away from Lu Huai and completely eliminate him from the game.
Seeing Shen Chensheng's face filled with gloom and a stiff and indescribable self-deprecating arc on his lips, Chu Yuanting knew that he had seen through his purpose.
But he had done his homework, so how could he let the offensive stop here?
"Even if we don't meet during this period, it doesn't mean we will never see each other again in this life. When you take back your power, you can still join hands with Yan Jin. I won't stop you."
A voice in his heart kept shouting, "Climb up the pole, Shen San. The opportunity you've been waiting for is here. What are you still hesitating about?"
The hidden dangers of your identity as a woman are solved by the most powerful person in the world. Not only will they not pursue the matter, but they will also respect you. It's just a small price to pay, isn't it? "
But Lu Huai's beautiful and gentle face flashed through his mind, and he couldn't let it go.
Shen Chensheng's voice trembled slightly, and he lowered his brows and eyes to Chu Yuanting with all his pride.
"Chen San is willing to be your Majesty's henchman and obey your orders, even if it means going through fire and water. However, Yan Jin is innocent, I need to tell him the truth and discuss with him that we can put aside this important position as your Majesty has said. If your Majesty agrees, after Shen San succeeds and takes revenge, the Duke's Mansion will be at your disposal without a single complaint."
He didn't want power, fame, or wealth. He just wanted to stay with his young husband in anonymity, even if it meant being by his side without a name or status.
But Chu Yuanting was not here to do charity to save all living beings. He raised his sword-like eyebrows slightly and looked at the submissive appearance of "Lu San" who had been provocative and arrogant in front of him in the past. His eyes were tinged with playfulness, but he just shook his head calmly.
"Great causes always require some sacrifice. If you tell Lu Huai, what will happen if you put him in danger in the future? You must know that if you are going to tear your enemy apart, your every move in the future may turn against you and make your loved one bleed."
Chen Chensheng understood that what he said made sense, but what was more obvious than this overly "thoughtful" reminder was this man's coveting of Lu Huai. If he was not around silently, how would the young man deal with this beast in human skin in the future?
He gritted his teeth, tore off his submissive facade, and cursed Chu Yuanting, "Isn't this sacrifice just to satisfy your selfish desires as the supreme ruler? Are you jealous that I can be by Lu Huai's side as a man and win his favor?"
"Do you really think I didn't see the dirty thoughts His Majesty had towards my husband that day? Although I, Chen San, am despicable, my husband is not. He is a true gentleman, and he is also full of ambition to sacrifice his life for Dayong and for the world of your surname Chu."
"You are forcing a loyal and honest man to become a traitor. This is a humiliation to him. To Yan Jin, having a gentleman like him criticized by a pedantic historian is perhaps more terrifying than leaving him. I would rather rely on my own strength to take revenge in this life, and let my success depend entirely on my ability and luck, than to be your dog mound and harm my husband!"
After Chu Yuanting heard his direct words to him, he could no longer maintain his gentle mask.
I wondered if Shen San, who had always been cold-hearted, was actually quite sincere towards Lu Huai.
But Lu Huai could accuse him like this, after all, it was indeed his own fault as a king who had inappropriate thoughts about his subjects.
But how did Shen San gain this commanding position? Did he win the affection of the top scholar by disguising himself as a woman, or did he win the imperial marriage by committing the crime of deceiving the emperor?
“Miss Shen San, or Mr. Shen San, perhaps you haven’t accurately realized your current situation.”
He approached Chen Chensheng, who was staring at him angrily, and curled his lips slightly at the other's undisguised disgust. "It's certainly a good choice to collude with me, but who told you you could get away so easily and go back to be Mr. Lu's harem confidant? In any case, lying about your identity is a serious crime. Do you really think this matter can be easily put behind you?"
Shen Chensheng sneered: "Your Majesty is so honorable, it is useless for me to say anything else. If you want to punish someone, then give Shen three a quick death."
The other party suddenly laughed heartily, "What a good plan! You want to leave when Mr. Lu loves you the most, so that he and I will always be enemies?"
"I'm not so stupid as to punish you, but I can certainly use your background as a bargaining chip to make some exchanges with Lord Lu. I never knew such an elegant and upright gentleman..."
"That's enough, you don't have to say anymore."
Every word he spoke seemed to be soaked in the blood flowing from his throat. "I promise you."
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The author has something to say: Small theater:
Huai Huai's inner OC: I had that weird dream before I even got it. If I really find the chance, I will do it on a whim...
Pei Xiugou: This time you finally whipped me (covering your face shyly), but it seems like the punishment isn't enough. [Golden Retriever Acting Coquettishly]
(Shy) I don’t know if my wives will find out that I often like to give back. Hehe, the idea of this whip is something I had in mind when Pei Pei played straight ball before, and the main goal is to make it come true.
Chu Gou, that old bastard, really hit hard today. Shen San was beaten back step by step, but with his sharp tongue, he also broke Chu Gou's defense. They're hurting each other ing (Lu Huai +0359's reaction was probably pupils shaking: the sweet conspiracy of the protagonists turned into pulling hair and pants, my god)
Shen San’s good days are coming to an end. I feel like I might be able to get some writing chapters during the Qingming Festival holiday!
It’s too late. I’ll reply to my wives in the morning. Hehe, I’m very happy to see that everyone likes it. Hiahiahia, thanks again to my wife who “saved…”
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