Li Xiaoxiao was immersed in happiness when suddenly fragments of her previous nightmare flashed through her mind, one after another, causing her body to tremble and shrink back. Why did she have such memories at this crucial moment?
"Husband, it's so cold." Li Xiaoxiao closed her eyes and grabbed the man's hand.
Qi Yu felt a pang of tenderness and immediately hugged her in his arms, his massive body completely covering Li Xiaoxiao. The little baby, who was sleeping nearby, whimpered softly in her sleep.
"My wife, what's wrong with you?" Qi Yu became increasingly worried, sensing that something was off about Li Xiaoxiao. She seemed to be thinking about something terrible, and he couldn't let her know anything, especially about their past life and those memories. He wanted them both to be happy and fulfilled.
"Husband, I dreamt that you killed me in my dream. It was so scary. Why do I keep having these scenes replaying in my mind?" Li Xiaoxiao sobbed softly. Qi Yu froze. How could Li Xiaoxiao remember these things? Where did things go wrong? He could only hold the person in his arms tightly and whisper comforting words in her ear, "No, I will never do such a thing again, and I will never treat you like that. Xiaoxiao, don't think too much."
Qi Yu was unusually nervous. These things would become increasingly difficult to hide in the future. The only thing he could do now was to appear around Li Xiaoxiao as much as possible and give her all his love. No matter what happened afterward, she would still be reluctant to let him go.
"Husband, I'm so scared, husband." Li Xiaoxiao's sobs continued, and the sudden appearance of her power seemed to indicate one thing: she was stepping into the abyss.
Qi Yu could only pat her back to comfort her. Li Xiaoxiao hadn't stopped crying all night, her suppressed sadness overwhelming him. Qi Yu's hands clenched tightly; his current abilities were insufficient, after all, the enemy was so powerful.
"Don't be afraid, my wife, don't be afraid, my wife trusts your husband." Qi Yu's sexy and magnetic voice kept whispering in Li Xiaoxiao's ear, and Li Xiaoxiao finally calmed down and gradually fell asleep.
Qi Yu soothed her until he closed his eyes as well. The little baby beside him was already fast asleep. "Don't be afraid, my wife, our child has returned. I will protect you and the baby," Qi Yu added. Li Xiaoxiao finally felt a little relieved, and a faint smile appeared on her lips in her dream.
The next day, Li Xiaoxiao woke up to find Qi Yu still asleep. She felt a heavy weight at her feet and, when she lifted her head slightly, she saw that Ying had somehow ended up lying at their feet.
Li Xiaoxiao felt a pang of heartache for the child and thought of getting up to pick him up, but Qi Yu seemed to sense it. He grabbed the child and lifted one of the small children to his other side, then turned to the inside of the tent and hugged Li Xiaoxiao tightly.
"My wife, sleep a little longer." Qi Yu's voice was still clear and pleasant in the early morning. Li Xiaoxiao was hugged again. The coolness and faint warmth of the man's body made her eyes, which were clearly open, unable to stay open again. She fell asleep again in no time.
The family slept until noon before waking up. When Li Xiaoxiao woke up, she found that the discomfort in her body was much better, and she no longer felt as heavy as before. Even the uncontrollable evil energy in her heart was temporarily suppressed.
Li Xiaoxiao struggled to get up. Qi Yu also woke up at this time. Seeing Li Xiaoxiao struggling in his arms, he found it a little funny. "Wife, are you awake? You seemed to have a nightmare last night. You still need to get up to see your family today."
Qi Yu got out of bed and immediately picked up Li Xiaoxiao, heading straight for the bathing area. He hadn't taken care of his wife like this in a long time, and now he was in a great mood holding his little darling.
"My wife, it's been a long time since I've served you as you bathed, changed, and dressed. I'm so happy to be holding you in my arms now." Qi Yu carried Li Xiaoxiao and walked off the bed.
Meanwhile, the baby was still fast asleep.
Li Xiaoxiao held the man's collar with one hand, in a great mood. Qi Yu had become stronger after his trip, but one thing remained unchanged: his thoughtfulness and care for her.
"If my esteemed husband were to rise to a high position in the future, would he still be willing to be my washerman?"
Li Xiaoxiao was being held, her eyes still heavy with sleep, but she was sharp-tongued. Perhaps it was because she was with Qi Yu that she was more likely to be spoiled and indulgent. Now that she was a princess, she no longer spoke like that in public.
"Of course I'm willing. If you're willing to keep washing my clothes, that's no problem. It would be my honor." Qi Yu replied with a smile, speaking frankly, without any of the timidity he had shown before. After speaking, the man seemed to want more, so he hugged Li Xiaoxiao even tighter and kissed her forehead.
"Of course, I'm not the little lamb I used to be. For example, I stole a kiss from you without your permission. I have my own opinions too." Qi Yu said seriously. Li Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment when he heard these words. When did Qi Yu become so eloquent? He didn't know how to evaluate the man's childish behavior.
It wasn't until Qi Yu carried her into the bathing room and she was lying in the tub that Li Xiaoxiao realized she had just been rebuked and teased by the man.
"Qi Yu, how could you treat me like this? Next time you'll need my permission." Li Xiaoxiao asserted her dominance once again, but the man was only focused on filling the bathtub with flower petals and adjusting the water temperature, being serious and cautious.
After finally getting the water temperature just right, Qi Yu took out a silk cloth and carefully washed Li Xiaoxiao's long hair. His fingers moved gently through her hair, stroking each strand with his slender, jade-like fingers. Qi Yu's eyes showed a hint of infatuation and rapture. The washing lasted for half an hour. Under the man's care, Li Xiaoxiao comfortably half-closed her eyes. Her almond-shaped pupils, when closed, held a captivating light. The woman's delicate and beautiful features were mesmerizing, and her skin in the water was as white as jade, like a lotus root, her body glowing.
She is his goddess alone, and no one else can touch her.
"My wife, you are so beautiful. In two years, you will also be a famous beauty. But for now, this one can only be mine." Li Xiaoxiao was still enjoying the man's pampering when she came out of the bath, dried herself off, and put on her clothes. That's when she heard the man's strange words.
She looked up with her wet hair hanging down, and saw that the man's phoenix eyes were only for her, as if he wanted to imprison her there. Li Xiaoxiao felt a little strange. What had Qi Yu gone through? He had never dared to look at her with those eyes before.
"Qi Yu, stop looking at me like that. I'm not your slave. That look is really unsettling." Li Xiaoxiao obediently put on the clothes the man had brought her and said this casually. But after hearing this, Qi Yu's gaze towards her became even more strange.
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