Shangyang Town.
It was noon, and the market was crowded.
The market in Shangyang Town had become even more prosperous.
The Qin family, a prominent household in Shangyang Town, had been doing many good deeds for the past year, increasing their reputation even further.
Not long ago, the master of the Qin family had traveled to Xiliu City, ostensibly for the marriage of the Qin family's young lady, Qin Yun Wan. However, the marriage then fell through.
The Qin family's young lady had also disappeared.
A couple of days ago, Shangyang Town suddenly became lively, with news that the Qin family's young lady had returned.
"I heard the Qin family's young lady is back?"
"You're so slow. I heard the Qin manor is preparing for a wedding. Look, those are people from the Qin family, busy making arrangements everywhere!"
Three or five vendors gathered, often discussing gossip in town.
The person pointed in that direction, and indeed, Steward Qin was seen leading servants from the Qin manor, all carrying large bags and baskets, heading to various shops for purchases.
"Isn't the Qin family's young lady known for being a spoiled and arrogant girl? If not for her family's wealth, how could someone with her temperament get married? Didn't that engagement fall apart recently?"
"I heard she's changed her ways..."
"Then, who is the groom from?"
"..."
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"Miss! The son-in-law is back!"
Outside, it was a world of ice and snow. A delicate and beautiful woman, clad in a white cape over a pink dress, was playing in the snow in the courtyard.
Upon hearing the news, Qin Jiu Jiu quickly darted into the room.
If Xie Jing saw her, it would be a big problem!
"Stop!"
A familiar voice came from behind her. Qin Jiu Jiu paused and stopped.
Xie Jing's stern gaze fell on Qin Jiu Jiu's back, then he flashed behind her.
His gaze moved down to her soaked shoes and socks.
They were covered in snow, some of which had not yet melted.
"You're being disobedient again." The man's tone was still cold, but inexplicably, there was a hint of tenderness.
Just as Qin Jiu Jiu was about to explain, she was suddenly scooped up into an embrace.
"Xie..."
Realizing that there were maids in the courtyard, Qin Jiu Jiu's face instantly flushed red. She buried her face in Xie Jing's chest and mumbled, "Someone's here!"
Her hands tightly clutched the clothes on his chest, and her shy demeanor slightly appeased Xie Jing.
"Let me down!"
She cooed.
"What did you just call me?" Instead of letting her down, Xie Jing leaned closer to her ear and whispered.
"A'Jing." Her voice was very soft.
"What did you say?" Xie Jing pretended not to hear.
"I... husband!" Her voice was still very soft, tinged with girlish shyness.
"I can't hear you, speak louder."
It seemed as if, unless she called out loudly, Xie Jing wouldn't let her down or carry her inside.
The maids beside them lowered their heads, not daring to look, their faces already blushing crimson.
"Husband!" This time, as if pouting, she said it with a laugh, very loudly.
Xie Jing curved his lips slightly and then put her down.
"That's more like it..." His hand gently caressed her face, tucking away a stray strand of hair from her forehead.
"Xie Jing! Xie Jing! Xie Jing!"
Suddenly, Qin Jiu Jiu took advantage of his inattention and ran out.
She even deliberately shouted his name loudly.
"I won't call you those two words!"
Suddenly, her foot slipped, "Ah!"
Qin Jiu Jiu twisted her ankle and fell to the ground.
"Wuwuwu..."
She had truly embarrassed herself completely!
"Tao Tao, hurry and help me!" She had no choice but to plead for help from someone nearby.
But Tao Tao could only look at her with difficulty, then lower her head, pretending not to see or hear anything.
"Xie Jing!" She had to look up at Xie Jing.
Her entire face was puffed out with anger, making her look like a little rabbit.
She propped herself up with her hands, trying to force herself to stand.
But it was evident that she had overestimated her abilities.
Just as Qin Jiu Jiu thought she was about to fall again, a pair of hands caught her, and she fell back into Xie Jing's embrace.
He held her and walked directly into the room.
Because Qin Jiu Jiu was always afraid of the cold, the room was heated by underfloor heating, and as soon as she entered, she was enveloped in warmth.
Her hands, red and swollen, quickly became both swollen and itchy.
Because of what had just happened, Qin Jiu Jiu was still angry with Xie Jing, and neither of them spoke. Qin Jiu Jiu kept a stiff expression, unwilling to look at him. Kuai Shu Ge.
Xie Jing placed her on a chaise lounge, then turned and went into the inner room to retrieve the wound medicine.
Qin Jiu Jiu suddenly realized that this scene was familiar.
It was from a dream...
It seemed to be because she had just been poisoned by the love flower. During that period, she often had such dreams, and in those dreams, Xie Jing was always incredibly gentle.
Xie Jing knelt on the ground and grabbed her foot.
This scene was exactly the same.
"I'll do it myself." Just as Qin Jiu Jiu tried to withdraw her foot, she heard his undeniable voice.
"Don't move!"
She truly didn't dare to move anymore.
Xie Jing's gentle expression at this moment made Qin Jiu Jiu forget that she was still angry.
He slowly removed her shoes and socks, then placed the medicine in his palm, and began to gently rub it on her ankle.
Qin Jiu Jiu rarely saw Xie Jing like this, so she didn't interrupt.
"Has Madam watched enough?" With a hint of teasing in his cold tone, Qin Jiu Jiu instantly blushed and her eyes darted around.
Xie Jing stood up and walked to her side.
He bent down and leaned close to her ear.
"Madam, call me husband..."
His warm breath brushed against Qin Jiu Jiu's earlobe, sending a tingling sensation through her entire body, like an electric current.
Qin Jiu Jiu gritted her teeth, unwilling to speak, but her face was burning hot.
He suddenly bit her earlobe.
"Hiss~"
Qin Jiu Jiu forced herself to stay alert, unwilling to succumb so quickly.
Xie Jing understood her body even better now, knowing exactly which spots were most sensitive and could easily make her surrender.
Xie Jing gently bit her earlobe, his soft and agile tongue lightly licked it, and Qin Jiu Jiu trembled uncontrollably.
Her ears were her most sensitive spot, and when Xie Jing was aroused, he always loved to bite that spot...
Qin Jiu Jiu quickly pushed him away, her breathing already uneven.
"You... stay away from me..."
But he clung to her again, this time directly lifting her waist and hugging her tightly.
"Xie Jing, you... what are you doing? It's broad daylight!"
Seeing him carrying her towards the inner chamber, Qin Jiu Jiu's heart suddenly began to race.
Why was this man so energetic!
He was constantly bothering her, doing that thing...
Qin Jiu Jiu suddenly felt something surge up her throat, and she gagged, "Wah," and vomited.
It all landed squarely on Xie Jing's clothes.
Heaven as my witness, she absolutely did not do it on purpose!
And it certainly wasn't because she was tired of doing that thing...
Soon, Xie Jing found a doctor.
Even though Qin Jiu Jiu explained that she was just feeling unwell, Xie Jing stubbornly insisted on calling the doctor.
Everyone in the room was silent.
Old Master Qin looked at his daughter, more worried than ever.
Xie Jing, on the other hand, had a solemn expression, appearing deeply troubled.
Please don't tell her she had a terminal illness!
She had only completed half a year of her mission last night. She couldn't just die like this!
She wanted to live a few more years!
"Congratulations, Master, Son-in-law!"
"Miss is with child!"