“A-Zhuo is still in the manor…” Lin Xihe tried to remind him, but her voice became intermittent due to his movements.
Upon hearing this, Mu Ruoyan's breathing became heavier, and he gently nibbled at her neck with a hint of punishment: "Does it hurt? Remember, you are mine, and only mine."
Lin Xihe winced in pain and couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "You pervert..."
Mu Ruoyan, however, didn't care at all. Instead, she threatened in a hoarse voice, "If you behave, I'll let you go back in an hour. If you don't, you won't be leaving the West Courtyard tonight..."
Lin Xihe had no choice but to let him do as he pleased.
On the other side, Ji Zhuo held Tang Bao, but his mind was becoming increasingly confused.
He recalled the look in Lin Xihe's eyes when she left; her eyes held helplessness and apology, as if she were trying to tell him something.
Has Mu Ruoyan always been this domineering towards Lin Xihe?
Couldn't he have been a little gentler with her?
What should we do if she suffers any injustice in the future?
Countless questions and worries flooded Ji Zhuo's mind, eventually converging into one thought—he couldn't bear to leave her.
Lin Xihe's earlier suggestion echoed in Ji Zhuo's mind again. He looked down at Tang Bao in his arms, and a decision gradually formed in his heart.
It was already completely dark.
Mu Ruoyan didn't keep her word this time. When the two left the West Courtyard, it was already late, and even dinner time had passed.
Tang Bao had already been coaxed to sleep by Ji Zhuo and was lying quietly in her crib.
"Don't be angry, it's not entirely my fault. Who told you to refuse yesterday..." Mu Ruoyan coaxed Lin Xihe in a low voice, her tone tinged with a hint of smugness.
"Get out, shut your mouth."
Lin Xihe was furious. She had just finished dressing when Mu Ruoyan pulled her back down.
By the time everything was over, it was completely dark.
"Don't be angry, okay?" Mu Ruoyan knew she was in the wrong, and her voice was so gentle it was almost like she was trying to appease her.
But he also felt that it couldn't be entirely blamed on him. Lin Xihe knew better than anyone that his constitution was different from ordinary people, and once his desires were ignited, they were difficult to quell.
Lin Xihe stopped talking and stormed out. It wasn't that she wouldn't let Mu Ruoyan touch her, but Ji Zhuo was still in the manor today, helping her take care of Tangbao. She couldn't possibly be like this with Mu Ruoyan at this time.
Mu Ruoyan followed behind, coaxing her softly. At this moment, he had lost his previous domineering attitude and instead resembled a child who had done something wrong, afraid of upsetting her.
If Lin Xihe really got angry, even if he turned around and slapped him twice, he would still ask her if her hand hurt.
However, as soon as Lin Xihe stepped into the courtyard, she saw Ji Zhuo standing with his hands behind his back under the apricot tree.
Hearing the two footsteps, Ji Zhuo slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Lin Xihe's face.
Lin Xihe instinctively covered the bite mark on her neck, and her pace suddenly slowed down. Mu Ruoyan was in a good mood at the moment, so she didn't take her actions to heart.
Ji Zhuo walked towards Lin Xihe. Just when she thought he would be angry or leave in disappointment, Ji Zhuo stopped in front of her and gently pulled down her hand that was covering her neck. His fingers gently caressed the red marks on her neck, his eyes full of heartache.
Upon seeing this, Mu Ruoyan immediately stepped forward and grabbed Ji Zhuo's arm, her tone carrying a warning: "Ji Zhuo, do you not want your hand anymore?"
Ji Zhuo forcefully broke free from Mu Ruoyan's hand, her gaze still fixed on Lin Xihe's face, her voice soft yet firm: "I accept your proposal."
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