Seeing Su Xi’s reaction stirred Jin Yu’s heart, and she kissed him again, finding him even more lovable and attractive now that he was pregnant. She wanted to keep him hidden away from others.
Just as Su Xi thought Jin Yu was going to do something embarrassing again, she pulled the blanket up, saying, “Sleep. You must be very tired. Don’t push yourself.” Her voice was husky with desire.
Su Xi softly replied, “I’m not tired. If you want, I can still continue.”
Jin Yu stroked his hair affectionately, “You’re not tired, but the baby must be. Go to sleep.” He insisted he wasn’t tired, supporting himself until he finally fell asleep.
Su Xi placed his hand on his belly and fell asleep in Jin Yu’s embrace.
Jin Mo returned home last night and learned that Su Xi and Xiao Lian had been brought back to the mansion by Yun Mei. She was slightly angry. Her elder sister was about to marry Xu Yi, yet Yun Mei had returned Su Xi, who was pregnant, causing an awkward situation for Xu Yi. Jin Mo saw Yun Mei as possibly opposing her or Jin Yu, or pitting Su Xi against Xu Yi. She believed Su Xi should have waited until after the marriage before entering the mansion.
Jin Mo thought Xu Yi might be happier marrying her, as she could provide him with exclusive favor without competition. However, he preferred to be one of many wives, just as it was two years ago.
Xiao Lian turned to leave, but Jin Mo called out, “Where are you going? I can show you the way.”
“None of your business,” Xiao Lian replied, considering Jin Mo a detestable woman who had caused Jin Yu great sorrow.
“The mansion is very large.”
You might get lost finding my elder sister’s quarters,” Jin Mo said to the curious and bewildered Xiao Lian, who seemed lost.
Initially reluctant, Xiao Lian remembered the handkerchief he had made and agreed, “I’m going to find my brother.” At least Jin Mo was willing to help him, unlike the servants who looked down on him.
Jin Mo smiled faintly and said, “Just follow me.”
