Facing each other
"I don't."
Cha Suxun repeatedly waved his hands in denial, but Ah Li grabbed his hand and promised solemnly, "It's okay, I don't mind, and you shouldn't take it too seriously. This isn't an incurable disease. I promise, after I delve deeper into medical science, I'll definitely find a way to cure you."
"No, Ah Li, you misunderstood. I really don't have any hidden illness."
"Okay, okay, no, no." Ah Li coaxed him as she got out of bed, put on her shoes, and sat down at the dressing table. Ah Li took off the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix wedding crown on her head, but her neck didn't hurt as much as she had imagined. Ah Li praised him and asked, "Ah Xun! Where did you get the golden crown? It's so big, but my neck doesn't feel tired at all, and it doesn't hurt at all."
Ah Li picked a spot where her mouth wouldn't prick, wiped it with a handkerchief, and then carefully took a bite. "Solid!"
"As long as you like it."
"Where did you get it? I'll go get more someday. When my daughter gets married, I'll make her the most luxurious and elaborate set. I'll let her marry in a grand manner, just like her mother and me."
"I made it myself. Just draw whatever style you want."
Ah Li's eyes widened in shock upon hearing this. She lifted the golden crown and examined it closely. Atop this tiara stood delicate, tiny birds—a hundred, if you counted carefully. The phoenix atop the crown was especially lifelike, even the patterns on its feathers were clearly inscribed. It must have taken several days and nights to complete.
"Having you as my...husband is the accumulated blessing of three lifetimes."
When Cha Suxun first heard her shyly call him "husband", his heart was filled with ripples and he couldn't recover for a long time.
"My wife and I are of one mind and mind. Having you as my wife is the blessing I have accumulated over many lifetimes."
Ah Li was grateful, and knowing that he had made it himself, she cherished it even more. Late at night, she searched through boxes and drawers for a long time before finding a suitable box to temporarily store it.
As she rummaged through the boxes and drawers, Cha Suxun followed her, holding a candle. Seeing that she had been busy for so long just for this, he felt that his thoughts were equally cherished, and he was also happy.
Under the dim candlelight, their eyes met, each filled with the other, and only the other. The atmosphere in the room grew ambiguous, making one unconsciously imagine other blushing and heart-pounding scenes. Cha Suxun sensed a warm response from somewhere and quickly coughed lightly, distracting them. "Are you hungry? I'll bring you some food."
The moment he turned around, Ah Li took his hand and gradually intertwined their fingers. "I'm not hungry. It's getting late, husband, let's go home."
"Oh... OK, OK." Cha Suxun stammered in response as she obediently pulled him to the bed. She naturally untied his belt, unbuttoning it one by one. When she finally took off his outer garment, Cha Suxun, afraid that she would see his desire, quickly held her hand down and wanted to do it himself.
"Didn't my husband just say that he liked me being close to him? Were they all lies?"
He remained silent for a long time, refusing to let go of her hand. Remembering what her mother and aunts and mothers-in-law had taught her, she raised her eyes and gazed at him intently with a weak and lost look.
Sure enough, after staring at her for less than three seconds, Cha Suxun let go of her hand. "I'm not lying, I just..."
Before Cha Suxun could finish her words, she took off her last coat. When she put it away and turned around, she saw the bulge in the fabric.
She was also stunned. Facing Cha Suxun's flushed face, A'li prepared herself mentally and untied the belt of his underwear in a few seconds. When it came to his pants, Cha Suxun held on to the waistband tightly and refused to let go. He took a few steps back and fell on the couch.
Looking at his strong arms and chest, A'li felt a little embarrassed, so she simply blew out the candles in the house, leaving only the pair of dragon and phoenix candles.
After she took off her clothes, she fumbled for the cloth bag Aunt Miaohua had given her. She didn't want to use it, but seeing that Ah Xun was not very proactive in treating her.
After unpacking the cloth, Ah Li blushed at the sight of the fabric. Inside was a small red bellyband and a few pieces of tattered yarn skirt. With every step, the white roots of her thighs were faintly visible.
Aunt Miaohua said that even those who are not smart enough will have to take the initiative after seeing this.
When she reached the couch, Chi Xun was already tucked in. She threw back the covers and lay down beside him, hugging him from behind. But even after all this, Chi Xun remained unmoved. Ah Li felt discouraged. She had tried her best to be a good wife, following the advice of her elders, but she still couldn't please her husband.
She promised Axun that she would be a good wife. If she couldn't do it tonight, she would do it tomorrow night. If that didn't work, there were other things she could do well.
Besides, she has been deceiving her mother for so long, and now she has no children. If her mother finds out the truth, she will definitely punish her family members.
She pulled back her arms from his and said, "Just sleep peacefully. I won't make things difficult for you."
Cha Suxun could hear her loss and sadness. After hesitating for a while, he turned around, held her in his arms, and lay face to face with her.
"It's not difficult! It's my fault..."
As he spoke, he rested one hand on her head and the other around her waist, his forehead against hers, his nose nuzzling against hers, testing her for any hesitation. After confirming, Cha Suxun slowly kissed her. Only when Ah Li hooked her arm around his neck did he cross the line and offend his precious child.
As the kiss deepened, his hands unconsciously wandered around her waist, untying the knot of her bellyband without any instruction. The woman in his arms felt it, and her entanglement with him paused for a moment, then he came to his senses and tied her knot again.
He let go of her, pulled her into his arms, and held her in his arms, calming himself down. But she caught him by surprise, saying, "You didn't snatch me away by force, what are you worried about? I'm a woman, and I've taken the initiative... You like me, but what are you worried about? I really don't understand."
"Madam, please...let go of me first..."
"I won't. You want to run away. You said you'd give me a child to tell my mother about. No matter what, I don't regret it. You and I are married. It's only natural. I, A Li, am yours in life and in death. No matter what, I am yours. No one can take me away. I'm giving you one last chance. If you're still so reluctant, we'll divorce and pretend nothing happened. This time, I don't want you anymore."
Cha Suxun became anxious the moment he heard about He Li. He untied the two ties around her waist and the one around her neck. He pressed her down and kissed her gently. Cha Suxun whispered in her ear, "Please don't abandon me. Please cherish me..."
As he spoke, he leaned over and pretended to be intimate with her, then he used his magic to create an illusion, letting Yuanli fall asleep in his arms, making her have a dream that was so real that it was hard to tell the difference.
No matter how greedy he was, he didn't want to make love with her in this situation.
Cha Suxun lay awake all night, holding her as she fell into deep sleep until dawn. Since he was in his true form, it was impossible for him to fall asleep like a mortal. He clung to the comfort of his bed, reluctant to get up. He dawdled until the hour was almost up, then he rose and returned to his mortal form. He deliberately wore a loose-fitting shirt and used magic to create numerous red marks.
Arriving at the woodshed, Cha Suxun took off Qi Heng's blindfold.
He was already disheartened, and after seeing the red marks all over Cha Suxun's neck and chest, he felt even sadder.
"You saw her marry me with your own eyes, but you've given up? I wish I could cut you into pieces right now, but even if you die on the mountain, you'll still be a disaster that will kill her! I won't kill you, because death is too easy. I want you to be immersed in the pain of losing her for the rest of your life."
After saying that, Cha Suxun blindfolded him again, straightened his clothes, and removed any traces of deception before ordering people to come in and take them away and throw them away.
Ever since Cha Suxun was abandoned in the town to fend for himself, Jiwang Valley had returned to its former tranquility, and he was able to continue his love affair with her. It was as if the days had returned to the past, as she delved into her studies of witchcraft, and whenever he had free time, he would follow her around, caring for her and offering his every care.
Until Abang Ayi came to report again, saying that a murder had occurred in Awan's home and Awan's two children had been skinned.
Both children were cut open from behind. The wounds extended from the back of the neck to the coccyx and then to the heels. There was blood all over the ground, and the bodies were hanging there.
This was clearly murder. But Ah Wan, the mother, disappeared before the child was found.
Before the yamen officials arrived to seal off the scene, the neighbors had already witnessed the scene. Many strong men were so disgusted by the blood and scattered organs on the ground that they could not help vomiting. Women and children dared not come to see it. In an instant, the story of this murder became more and more exaggerated.
After hearing this, Cha Suxun was quite displeased. He sighed softly and frowned, "So who is the murderer?"
"I don't know."
"This is a murder case committed by a mortal, not by some evil spirit. Wouldn't it be easier to just ask Ah Xiang and find out? Idiot! Do you want me to ask Ah Xiang myself?"
"After the incident, we immediately contacted Ah Xiang to review the records, but Ah Xiang found that the two children had decades more to live, but suddenly died. In my humble opinion, this murder may not have been committed by a mortal. Moreover, I have calculated and tracked Ah Wan's location, but the strange thing is that I can't find any trace of her even with my mortal-detecting techniques."
Upon hearing this, Cha Suxun immediately summoned a psionic butterfly and ordered it to fly out and survey the town for any suspicious demonic auras. "No need to keep an eye on A-Wan's house anymore. Capture her and bring her back. If she's alive, I want her to be seen alive. If she's dead, I want her to be seen dead."
After Abang and Ayi left, Cha Suxun immediately went to Awan's house. The blood on the ground had dried, and the whole house was gloomy and lifeless since the accident.
The children had been sent to the yamen's coroner's office. Since Ah Wan had disappeared, no one had claimed the children, so they had no choice but to remain at the yamen. There was nothing strange about the house, and the demonic presence was minimal, likely just some ordinary plant and flower demon.
Cha Suxun arrived at the yamen, but before he lifted the white cloth, he vaguely saw that the child's body seemed to be covered by a layer of gray silk net.
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