Pei Han quickly got off the bed and went to Min Yueqing's side, gently patting her back and asking with concern, "What's wrong? Did you catch a cold?"
Pei Han had been coughing for a year, so he dared not take it lightly now; his expression showed obvious tension.
Min Yueqing coughed because she accidentally choked. After coughing for a moment, she waved her hand and said, "It's nothing, I just choked."
Pei Han was relieved after confirming that there were no signs of her trying to hold back her emotions on her face.
Pei Han took Min Yueqing's teacup, refilled her cup, and handed it to her personally, saying, "Drink some water to help you relax, it will make you feel better."
As an unreliable adult who could choke on air for no reason, Min Yueqing didn't dare to say anything at this moment and obediently took the cup and drank some tea.
Min Yueqing was unaware that after coughing for a while, her peach blossom eyes were watery, and two touches of pink appeared on her face, making her eyes sparkle with autumn waves and her cheeks blush. Coupled with her obedient appearance, she could truly melt anyone's heart.
Pei Han was no exception to the common practice.
Seeing that Min Yueqing had finished her tea, he subconsciously took the teacup from her hand and placed it on the small table, but his eyes never left her, and one hand was still on her back.
Pei Han looked at Min Yueqing, who was shyly looking down, and felt a surge of affection in his heart. He lifted Min Yueqing's face with his hand and lowered his head to get close to her fragrant lips.
As Pei Han leaned down, their lips drew closer and closer, their upturned noses touching first. Pei Han then affectionately rubbed his nose against Min Yueqing's small, upturned nose. Their breaths mingled, yet neither of them showed any intention of moving away.
Pei Han slowly tilted his head and pressed his lips to the two soft, fragrant mounds so close to his.
Min Yueqing's body trembled slightly involuntarily, as if even her soul trembled, and her heart was also filled with ripples.
Her eyes were slightly closed, and all her attention seemed to be focused on her lips, feeling the gentle caress and occasional light sucking. Whether it was reality or an illusion, her body seemed to start trembling again.
Pei Han seemed to sense something, so he pulled Min Yueqing into his arms again, resting his chin on her forehead, wrapping one strong arm tightly around her waist, and gently stroking her soft back with the other hand.
Although Pei Han still had official business to attend to, he didn't want to move away from this warm and affectionate atmosphere. He stretched out his hand, took the documents over, and began to read them while still in the embrace.
Min Yueqing leaned against Pei Han's chest, momentarily stunned.
For the first time, she experienced a true tremor of the soul, a feeling that was both novel and incredibly comfortable. This sensation made her feel languid and listless.
Min Yueqing never compromised her own well-being, so since she couldn't muster any energy, she simply leaned against this warm, natural cushion and took a nap.
Not long after, Pei Han noticed that the breathing of the person in his arms was becoming more and more steady and long. Looking down, he found that Min Yueqing had actually fallen asleep against his chest.
Pei Han carefully adjusted his position to make Min Yueqing more comfortable, then pulled a thin blanket over her and gently kissed her forehead before continuing to handle his official duties with renewed vigor.
Min Yueqing slept very soundly. When she slowly woke up, the first thing she saw was two pairs of bright eyes, one from Pei Ji and the other from Xiao Wei.
Pei Ji finally waited until Min Yueqing woke up and said impatiently, "Mother, you slept for so long, it's almost time for dinner!"
For the first time ever, Min Yueqing felt embarrassed. She straightened up, and the thin blanket on her body slowly slid down. She suddenly remembered Pei Han, looked up, and saw Pei Han looking at her with a smile.
"Madam, did you sleep well?"
Min Yueqing forced a calm expression on her face, thinking to herself, "I slept quite well, but you probably weren't feeling too comfortable, after all, you were pressed down by a living person for so long."
She glanced out the window and decisively changed the subject, "Is it raining again outside?"
Pei Ji immediately replied, "Yes, Mother. It stopped for a while, but then it started raining again."
When the rain started again, Pei Ji and Shi Tou were still in the courtyard. They had finished practicing their basic skills and were enthusiastically sparring with their small wooden swords when the raindrops began to pelt their heads. The two of them quickly ran back to their study.
Min Yueqing said, "That's good. Potatoes like warm and humid soil. I estimate that the potatoes will be ripe in a little over a month. At that time, we can not only eat many new dishes, but also distribute these potatoes as seeds to the mountain people."
Pei Ji held Min Yueqing's hand and gave a heavy "Mmm," then asked curiously, "Mother, what dishes can potatoes be used to make?"
"There are so many, such as hot and sour shredded potatoes, stewed chicken with potatoes, braised potatoes, and they can also be used to make French fries. Oh, and steamed potatoes mashed into mashed potatoes with seasoning are also delicious."
It would have been better if she hadn't mentioned it, because now that she was talking about it, even Min Yueqing herself couldn't help but start to crave it.
Hearing so many unfamiliar dish names all at once, Pei Ji and Shi Tou developed an immense anticipation for the still-growing potatoes.
Pei Han was overjoyed at the thought that soon every household in the mountain village would be able to grow potatoes and harvest a large amount of grain.
That night, while reading before bed, even Min Yueqing herself couldn't ignore the alluring atmosphere that filled the air. Taking advantage of Pei Ji sitting in front of him and not being able to see what was happening behind him, Pei Han would occasionally turn his head and give her a light kiss. They were brief, but the ambiguous feeling lingered.
Even as she fell asleep, Min Yueqing still felt a slight soft touch on her lips, and her dreams that night seemed to be filled with sweetness.
For the next month or so, Min Yueqing's life became very regular.
Every morning, she would avoid Pei Han and the others and take Xiao Wei into the mountains. This time, to avoid unnecessary trouble, she didn't even ride the Whirlwind; as soon as she left the courtyard, she used her lightness skill, which actually made her even faster.
With ample food and exercise, Little Wei's size visibly increased. It grew to a meter in length and height, its gaze became more focused, and it exuded an imposing presence simply by standing there.
Now, Xiao Wei will never be mistaken for a kitten or any other animal cub; it has grown into a qualified young tiger that is beginning to show its future domineering aura.
Apart from Min Yueqing, no one else dared to tease it easily.
In the past, Xiao Wei was a tiny creature, and Min Yueqing always held it in her arms. Many of the servants and helpers in the courtyard had never seen Xiao Wei's true appearance clearly, and everyone assumed that the lady had picked up a small pet from somewhere and was keeping it.
To their surprise, in just a few months, this little pet grew up so fast that it seemed to be blown up. Only then did they realize that this was no little pet at all, but a real tyrant!
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