【Chen Zixi×you】I really didn’t have any improper thoughts at the beginning 3
Chen Zixi had no idea that you talked in your sleep—perhaps this is what Jiang Yan meant by “talking too much”?
After drinking the hangover soup and kissing him, which made him feel uneasy, you fell asleep on your own. Chen Zixi was worried about you and sat beside you, intending to wait until you fell asleep before leaving.
——He absolutely never thought of staying to take care of you. You are already a teenager, and it is not polite to do so. He especially doesn't want to mislead you when you have no idea about love.
But soon, he heard your laughter, which seemed quite happy. Then, you said, "Brother Zixi, be my bound healer... Uncle Jiang has so much health, he doesn't need you to heal him. I need your huge amount of healing..."
Chen Zixi propped his elbows on the table, shook his head and chuckled, then added softly, "Don't worry, he really doesn't need me right now. You need me more."
"Yeah..." He didn't expect you to actually pick up the conversation. "Brother Zixi, I really can't leave you. It feels so good to be able to get a mouthful of milk from killing a bear. I'm not very skilled, and my fan can only make a few hundred. I've already thrown it aside and stopped repairing it..."
Chen Zixi smiled as he thought back to the day he found you. It was Jiang Yan who sent him a message, saying the child had grown up and was determined to make his own way, and that he couldn't leave, so he asked him to help look after him.
You were completely possessed at the time, unconscious, and somehow managed to provoke a bear. Although you fought back and forth, you had no defense and were swatted away several times. He didn't recognize you at first, but instinctively, as a Qingxi disciple, he rushed to your rescue. When he moved you to the tea stall out of the sun, he caught a glimpse of the scar above your cheekbone and recognized you.
Chen Zixi was still lost in thought when he heard you speak again: "Brother Zixi, don't forget to consider me... I have to wait in line to get a perfect husband like you who is excellent in every way. If I miss it, it will be gone..."
...My ideal husband? Chen Zixi suppressed his inner joy and smiled bitterly, wondering if Jiang Yan would just stab him with a sword when he returned.
But he didn't want to ignore your question, so he said softly, "I know. I promised you."
I heard you chuckle, as if you were satisfied, and didn't say anything else.
Chen Zixi waited patiently for a while, and only went back to his room to rest after seeing that you had indeed stopped talking in your sleep.
The next day, you didn't wake up until the sun was shining into the house.
The quilt in the inn was stained with a faint smell of alcohol. You jumped up, washed your face and rinsed your mouth, and opened the window to ventilate, finally getting rid of the smell. When you came to your senses, you realized that Brother Zixi's hangover soup was indeed effective. You didn't feel any headache or dizziness, nor did you feel like vomiting.
...Brother Zixi...When you think of him, you feel like you're soaking in hangover soup, a mixture of sweet and sour. You've never felt this way before, and you don't quite understand why, but you just want to stay by his side. Even just looking at him makes you feel happy and upbeat.
And him, last night you kissed his cheek, and he didn't refuse, nor did he push you away. He even promised you that he would consider you when he wanted to start a family. The thought of this made you throw yourself on the bed and roll violently.
When you were happily daydreaming, there was a gentle knock on your door.
"Are you awake? I brought some food for you." It was Brother Zixi's voice, still so gentle and soft, making people feel like they were in the spring breeze.
You immediately jumped out of bed and opened the door. A young man in white was holding a tray and looking at you with a smile.
...No, why does he look the same as yesterday? Didn't he toss and turn at all? This thought suddenly popped up in your mind, and you couldn't help but stare at him again and again, until he asked you helplessly, "Are you not going to let me in?" Only then did you realize what was happening and stepped aside to make way for him.
"They're all light dishes. You might not like them, but they're good for your health." Chen Zixi calmly placed the dishes on the tray one by one on the table, then turned his head to greet you. "Come and eat."
You walked over hesitantly, wanting to ask many questions, but in the end, you could only say: "Brother Zixi, have you eaten?"
"I've eaten, you can eat now." Chen Zixi lifted his skirt and sat down in a very casual manner.
But you can't focus on the food. You can't help yourself and can't help but look at him.
"Why do you keep looking at me and using me as an excuse to eat?" Chen Zixi raised his eyebrows and teased you.
You shook your head instinctively, then came to your senses and nodded vigorously, making him laugh and cry. Then you stammered and asked him, "Brother Zixi, did you... miss me last night?"
Chen Zixi opened his eyes slightly wide and looked at you. You didn't think there was anything wrong at first, but your face started to heat up when he looked at you like that. You lowered your head embarrassedly and pretended to eat.
"People say you are thin-skinned, but how come you always say something earth-shattering?" After a moment, Chen Zixi laughed, his laughter clear and bright.
He waved the fan gently, stirring up a fragrant breeze. It was different from the medicinal aroma you smelled last night; it was a light, incense-like scent. With this scent, he seemed even more like a nobleman.
The faint scent intrigued you, and your body reacted before your mind. You bravely reached out and grasped his left hand. It was warm to the touch, and the insides of your fingers were covered in a thin layer of calluses.
After you finished this action, you remembered to check his expression. He just looked at you with a frown: "Have you thought about it?"
...What have you thought of? You are a little confused.
He was not in a hurry and reminded you: "Have you forgotten? The last question I asked you yesterday."
The last question? You thought about it and realized that what he was going to ask was: Why did you kiss him?
You couldn't come up with the answer to this question. You could only try to recall how you felt when you kissed him last night, then hesitantly said, "...I, I want Brother Zixi to always look at me and be with me. It would be even better if he could be my husband..."
Chen Zixi knew you didn't quite understand. You hadn't lived with your parents since childhood, raised by Jiang Yan and Han Xiangxun. No one had ever explained this relationship to you in detail. They weren't even husband and wife, so you hadn't even had the chance to learn from them.
But he also knew that the fact that you could say such words showed your true feelings. So he composed himself and said with a smile, "I am more than ten years older than you. You are only a sixteen-year-old girl, and you have only been in the martial arts world for a few months. Now you want me to be your husband. If you gain more experience in the future and find a more suitable husband, wouldn't I be wasting your time?"
He didn't agree as you thought, nor did he say you were a child who didn't understand feelings as you thought. You knew he was serious and didn't really want to reject you.
So you told him seriously, "How could there be a more suitable candidate? Brother Zixi is handsome, has a good temperament, is a good doctor, and has a good family background. I can't think of any shortcomings in you. You are the most suitable candidate."
Chen Zixi looked into your eyes, the way they sparkled when you praised him. He recognized the feelings within them and didn't want to disappoint you.
"Okay." He smiled.
You suddenly felt your eyes brighten and you felt refreshed. The way you held his hand became particularly justified: "Don't worry, Brother Zixi, I will treat you well!"
Chen Zixi: "..." Shouldn't he be the one saying this?
You looked at his slightly blushing face, and an idea flashed through your mind. You looked at him eagerly again: "Well, can I kiss you again now?"
Chen Zixi:?
His face seemed to be a little red. He closed his eyes, looked at you carefully, and said softly, "This kind of thing should be left to men to take the initiative."
You felt shy and excited at the same time, dropping your chopsticks and throwing yourself into his arms, where he caught you firmly. You leaned against his chest and asked eagerly, "Why don't you kiss me?"
Chen Zixi was stunned by the question. It took him a long time to come back to his senses. He covered your eyes with anger and amusement.
Then you enjoyed the kiss from Zixi. It was very gentle, and very fragrant... and a very long kiss.
The following trips you two took were even more pleasant. With your changed status, Chen Zixi was completely obedient to you, and you basically lived a life of ease and comfort.
If you like to eat, Chen Zixi remembers your favorite foods better than you do. If you like to drink, he'll prepare sweet and sour hangover soup for you. If your clothes get torn or dirty, he'll immediately prepare new ones. If your hair is messy, he'll quickly comb it and add a variety of hairpins. It's safe to say that he treats you just as well as Aunt Han and Uncle Jiang.
...What a heavenly day! You couldn't help but sigh. You stayed in Chen Zixi's arms, not wanting to get up at all.
Chen Zixi held you with one hand while he unfolded a letter and read it with the other. You had no idea what it said or who it was from, but he read it for a while and suddenly sat up straight.
"What's wrong?" you asked him.
Chen Zixi held the letter and read it again from beginning to end. Then he looked at you with a helpless look on his face: "Jiang Wulang's letter said that he would be returning to Buxianxian soon, and asked me if you had returned."
I haven't heard Uncle Jiang's name for a long time. When I heard it suddenly, I felt like I was in another world.
After being in a daze for a while, you came back to your senses and asked hesitantly: "So... should I go back?"
Chen Zixi looked at you and nodded.
"Then..." You thought for a moment, tentatively wrapping your arms around his waist. "Zi Xi, can I take you back?"
Chen Zixi: “…”
He tapped your forehead helplessly: "I have to send you back anyway, can I really let you go back alone?"
You breathed a sigh of relief, and then you heard him continue, "But... since he asked me that, it seems he must have known that you didn't go back."
You suddenly looked up at him, and sure enough, he was looking at you. Unsure of what he meant, you whispered, "Could it be... that he knows about us?"
"...He's not that cunning." Chen Zixi pondered for a moment. "From what I know about him, he probably thinks I've been taking you on a wild ride all over the place, and he's worried I've led you astray."
"Of course not!" You defended him firmly. "Zi Xi is so good to me!"
...Chen Zixi felt that he would not be able to escape from Jiang Wulang's beating.
So you immediately packed your bags and rushed to Buxianxian, mainly because you were afraid that if you went back too late, Uncle Jiang and Aunt Han would be even more angry.
Of course, even if you flew back immediately, they would still be angry. You knew that very well.
"Oh, isn't this the young master I haven't seen for a long time? Hello, young master!"
"Hey, who is this? Oh, I see. Young Master, you've brought back a son-in-law for the Master family!"
"What a handsome young man! He's a perfect match for the young master!"
"Look at his attire, he's a young man from a wealthy family, a perfect match for our young master!" Along the way, you've heard a lot of people teasing you, and you're no longer shy and can respond with ease.
Chen Zixi was even more calm than you, smiling and bowing to everyone.
As you enter the tavern, you realize that the hall, which should have been bustling with people, is actually empty. There are only two people you are very familiar with.
Aunt Han was standing behind the counter, and Uncle Jiang was sitting at the table facing the door. They both looked up at you and Chen Zixi beside you.
"Auntie Han, Uncle Jiang, why are you closed today?" You greeted them awkwardly.
"Someone came all the way here to tell us that our young master has returned with a new son-in-law. Why are we still doing business?" Aunt Han sneered. "I thought it was someone, but it turns out..." Her eyes fell on Chen Zixi. "It's our hero Chen."
Uncle Jiang stood up silently, brushed past Chen Zixi, and left with a word "Come out and talk", then walked out with a gust of wind.
You were worried and wanted to chase him, but Chen Zixi held you down, gave you a reassuring look, and followed him out the door. You quickly shouted, "Uncle Jiang, don't hit Zixi—don't hit him too hard!"
From a distance, you saw that Chen Zixi and Uncle Jiang seemed to both stagger.
But you suddenly felt a murderous aura coming from behind you, and it was obvious who the source was - you shrank your neck and turned around to see Aunt Han with her hands on her hips staring at you.
"Tell me," Aunt Han sighed after a long silence. "What's going on? Why is it Chen Zixi?"
You rubbed the corner of your clothes, feeling a little embarrassed. But after all, the person in front of you is Aunt Han, who watched you grow up. You know her temper and she is not the kind of person who gets angry easily, so you confessed honestly.
"I'm not against you, but you're still young. You need to think carefully before making a decision." Aunt Han listened patiently and spoke earnestly. "If you regret it when you grow up, it will hurt you and Chen Zixi. You won't be able to get along normally. Do you understand what I mean?"
"I've made up my mind, and I'm not someone who takes things lightly." You grumbled in protest. "I like Zixi, and I want to marry her. I'm not just looking for a new, exciting relationship or a passing crush."
Aunt Han met your pitiful gaze for a long time before she couldn't help but laugh: "What are you afraid of? From childhood to adulthood, except for things that were truly dangerous, have I ever opposed anything you wanted to do?"
You understood what Aunt Han meant, and you felt more at ease. But when you thought of the two people who had just left, you couldn't help but worry: "Uncle Jiang——"
"He knows his limits." Aunt Han waved her hand nonchalantly. "Besides, Chen Zixi is someone who can roam the martial arts world with him, teasing and teasing people everywhere. How could his skills be that bad? He wouldn't be injured by a fight."
You think this makes sense.
Just half a minute later, the two people outside came back. Uncle Jiang was still walking with a breeze, but Zixi...Zixi's face was injured, and the corner of his mouth was swollen?
You screamed and rushed over: "Uncle Jiang, how could you hit my face?"
Uncle Jiang glanced at you and snorted coldly: "I didn't use any harsh force." It's just a flesh wound.
Zixi was relaxed, smiling as he grabbed your hand: "I'm fine, just a slight disfigurement."
You nodded, and to comfort him, you told him, "Don't worry, Zixi. I'll still like you even if you're disfigured!"
Chen Zixi burst out laughing. He patted your head and comforted you: "I know."
...I don’t know if it was an illusion, but after you said this, the murderous aura in the room seemed to return.
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