He kissed my lips, biting the corner before relaxing his grip and increasing his speed.
A chorus of ghostly wails and wolf howls accompanied the sound from the door. Don’t misunderstand; it wasn’t me, but Yuan Xiao outside. Probably hearing my plea, thinking I was being bullied.
Que’er’s voice rang out: “Don’t go in! Madam is dealing with emotional issues with the master, no interruptions allowed…”
I was on the verge of tears. This was not dealing with emotional issues; it was clearly me being dealt with!
It was an impressive evening, handled twice in the study and then dragged to the bedroom for two more times.
Finally, I fell asleep, and before losing consciousness, I heard a cheerful rooster’s crow.
When I awoke, my whole body ached from resentment, shame, and anger. An Jin hadn’t gone to the morning court, smiling and propping his head to look at me.
I glared at him fiercely and turned away, deciding to express my indignation through silence.
“A Yao is so heartless, draining me and then turning away?”
I covered my ears, resolutely refusing to be bewitched…
He gripped my fingers tightly, but I only felt a sourness in my heart. “That’s right, you are selfish,” I turned over, pinching his face, which had become stiff from trying to suppress his sorrow, and smiled: “But my family has abundant good fortune. My great-grandparents had six children and lived to be eighty; my grandparents had four children and are doing well; my parents had three of us, and they’re healthy. I’m sure I’ll be fine too, so I’ll share some of my good fortune with you. On average, we should be able to live together until we’re sixty-five and have two children. How’s that?”
He was stunned for a moment, then began to laugh. “Okay, I’ll go along with your arrangement.”
Chapter Twenty-Two: A Scandalous Impersonation
After cuddling for a while, they finally got up reluctantly.
An Jin claimed illness and missed the early morning court session. He was initially not required to visit the Personnel Department, but someone urgently requested his presence.
