I have seen Su Xi several times; he is tall, handsome, and dignified. To my knowledge, he has a wife, who is gentle, charming, skilled in embroidery, and operates a reputable shop in Yanfeng. My mother even learned embroidery techniques there.
In Yanfeng, Su Xi and his wife embody deep conjugal love, while An Jin and I are seen as a negative example.
I have complex feelings for the princess who fled her marriage, disregarding international relations for the sake of her lover. Is he truly worth such actions? In contrast, Su Xi’s wife seems even more pitiful. If she knows her husband harbors a princess for his own affair, she can only force a smile, which is tragic. If unaware, living in an illusion, it is even more pitiful.
“Remember, all men except me are despicable,” An Jin said, turning away from me and tightly holding my arm against his chest.
“Be good, A Yao, go to sleep.”
I wanted to say something, but he brought my hand to his lips and kissed it.
“Remember, I’ll take care of everything.”
I hugged him from behind, closed my eyes, and quickly fell asleep, having a beautiful dream. An Jin became a supreme god standing on auspicious clouds, holding me as we floated. He then conjured a sugar cake, generously offering it to me.
I happily took it, savoring the fragrant, somewhat hard sugar cake.
Upon waking, I noticed teeth marks on An Jin’s neck, glistening with saliva.
Not long after the New Year, the Seventh Princess married Xiliang. An Jin and I sighed with relief. However, An Jin believed her personality would lead her to imprison me for her anger rather than send me to the Eastern Palace. He felt she had someone advising her, so they should remain cautious.
My elder brother discovered Miao Yin’s true identity, and they have grown intimate. It seems good days are approaching. As for Miao Yin’s distant aunt, An Jin kept it a mystery, only saying she is a powerful lady, likely the wife of the Grand Counselor or the Cao Censor, both of whom have been adversaries of An Jin.
On the other hand, with my younger sister’s support, Song Shu Tian has launched a fierce offensive against the Tang family’s young master, Tang Wei, and is beginning to achieve success. Everything seems fine.
