Xu Yi’s face turned red, burying his face in Jin Yu’s embrace. “The wedding dress is with Hua Yan. Please put me down; people will see…”
“They’ve already seen,” Jin Yu’s voice was calm.
“You…” Xu Yi bit his red lip, unable to comprehend her openness. How could she say such a thing, not caring who might hear?
The household servants were stunned, having never seen their master laugh while carrying a man.
Heng Zi, observing Jin Yu’s back, looked at the shocked servants and ordered, “Go about your own business and do not inquire about the master’s affairs.”
“Yes, Manager Heng,” the servants bowed respectfully.
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Jin Yu held Xu Yi on her lap, and he nestled into her embrace, his face flushed. “We’re already in the room, you can put me down,” he said, concerned about being ridiculed.
“Master, the water is ready,” a servant reported respectfully.
After Jin Yu ordered the servant to leave, she gently stroked Xu Yi’s back. “The servant has gone now; no one will see.”
Xu Yi’s face grew hot. How could she act this way? Even if the servant left, they could still be overheard. It felt as though everyone knew what they had done, and it was still daytime. Was she going to embarrass him now?
Xu Yi’s voice was barely audible, “Hua Yan is still here…”
Jin Yu glanced at Hua Yan, whose face was a mix of worry and relief. “Hua Yan, put the luggage away and you can leave.”
Hua Yan was stunned. “Miss Jin, I should stay and help the young master bathe…”
“I’m here; I won’t mistreat your young master,” Jin Yu stated firmly. Reluctantly, Hua Yan moved toward the door.
“Hua Yan, don’t go…” Xu Yi, nervously clutching a handkerchief, pleaded, “Don’t leave me alone…” He felt anxious about the upcoming bath. It was embarrassing; they weren’t even married yet. If she bathed, he couldn’t stay and listen. If they bathed together, it would be mortifying.
Hua Yan hesitated, looking back at Xu Yi, then glanced at Jin Yu’s serious expression before quickly leaving.
“Hua Yan…” Xu Yi’s eyes filled with tears as he heard her footsteps fade. “Don’t go…”
