Though Jinyu had previously taken his body, she had never kissed him. After rebirth, they had met few times and barely shared kisses. Xu Yi could only respond awkwardly, often lost in her kiss, his sensitive body going limp in her embrace.

Xu Yi’s subtle male fragrance made it hard for Jinyu to control herself. Her hands tightly embraced his delicate waist, their bodies pressed closely together. Xu Yi’s sleeve slid down, revealing his white wrist and smooth collarbone, ensconced in an ambiguous atmosphere…

When Huayan entered, he saw the two entwined and instantly blushed. Jinyu only glanced at him briefly, remaining intimate with Xu Yi. Xu Yi’s eyes were misty, immersed in the moment, his hands around Jinyu’s neck to support himself.

Huayan lowered his head, not daring to look, hesitating at the carriage curtain. He wanted to leave but felt they were about to depart, and entering would interrupt their intimacy. The subtle sounds of kissing reached his ears, causing his face to flush and his heart to race.

How could Miss Jinyu do this? The young master wasn’t married to her yet. Wasn’t she ruining his reputation? And the young master too – while they would marry soon, he wasn’t married yet. How could he engage with Jinyu like this? What if someone saw them?

However, their intimacy was also nice. Usually, when Miss Jinyu visited the Xu residence, the young master would be so excited he couldn’t sleep, often giggling. Huayan thought to guard them, preventing others from seeing, and return after they were done.

Just as Huayan was about to leave, Jinyu released Xu Yi’s lips. Xu Yi lay flushed and breathless in Jinyu’s embrace, his eyes misty with desire.

His rosy cheeks, crimson lips, and slightly exposed tongue were tempting…

Jinyu had wanted to help reduce Xu Yi’s anxiety, but now she could barely control herself. Xu Yi’s taste was even better than she had imagined. She could feel Xu Yi’s reaction, and one more move might push her to take him right there.

An unusual emotion appeared in Jinyu’s eyes. If Suye were here, he would blush, clutching a handkerchief and softly asking, “Shall we?”

Jinyu closed her eyes, and when she opened them, her gaze was calm, as if everything that just happened was an illusion. Her expression returned to its usual gentleness.

Huayan entered with his head lowered, sitting in a corner of the carriage, not daring to look at them, his face still flushed. He held two light bundles.

As Xu Yi came to his senses, he heard the horse’s hooves and carriage wheels, realizing the Su family was probably far away now. A sense of melancholy filled his heart.

Jinyu caressed his still-flushed face, pulling his head into her embrace. “If you want to come back and see sometime, I can bring you back.”

Xu Yi was stunned, looking up at Jinyu and suddenly remembering he could no longer see. Feeling somewhat dejected, he leaned into Jinyu’s embrace, “…No need. Being with you is enough…”

Jinyu did not speak again, only gently stroking his back, a silent comfort.

She understood Xu Yi’s embarrassment and disappointment. One day, she would let him see everything again—her as his wife and their baby.

Xu Yi swayed gently in Jin Yu’s arms with the carriage, their skin occasionally touching, their breaths intertwining.

Inside the carriage, the atmosphere was still charged. Jin Yu struggled to maintain her composure, her mind replaying Xu Yi’s shy moments. Yet, she calmly held him, hiding her inner turmoil.

Xu Yi’s face flushed as he buried himself in Jin Yu’s embrace, rubbing against her and wondering if Hua Yan had seen anything… how embarrassing…

Hua Yan had just calmed down when he became aware of the sound of clothes rubbing between them, mixed with the rolling of carriage wheels and soft, lingering sounds. Looking up, he saw exactly what he expected.

Hua Yan’s face burned. He dared not look further, hugging his bundle and lowering his head. His heart was more confused than ever.

The atmosphere of departure had shifted with the growing tension.

#

On departure day, the weather was beautiful. Soft sunlight spread across the earth, devoid of cold winds.

Except for the bare branches, one couldn’t tell it was winter.

Su Xi and Xiao Lian sat in the carriage waiting for Jin Yu. The carriage was spacious, even prepared with two soft beds.

Su Xi rested his hand on his belly, waiting quietly. Xiao Lian sat by the window, casually looking outside but wanted to get off. However, Su Xi’s expression told him that wasn’t allowed.

When Xiao Lian saw Yun Mei across from him, he quickly looked away, remembering the small servant who usually bullied him and was often by Yun Mei’s side. Fortunately, he hadn’t seen that servant earlier. He glanced towards the vermilion gate of the Jin residence, saw the servant walking towards their carriage, and shifted his gaze to Jin Mo. Jin Mo was also looking at Xiao Lian, causing his heart to race. Frustrated, he pulled down the window curtain and turned his back, feeling unlucky today.

Su Xi noticed Xiao Lian’s expression and smiled helplessly. “Want to see the baby?”

Xiao Lian cheerfully came to Su Xi’s side, gently placing his hand on Su Xi’s belly.

He treasured the baby, touching it very softly, afraid of accidentally hurting it.

Su Xi smiled at the sight of Xiao Lian’s happiness. With his wife and Xiao Lian by his side, life felt good.

After a while, Su Xi prepared to check the window. “The wife doesn’t seem to have arrived. I’ll go check.”

Xiao Lian quickly blocked the window. “She hasn’t come yet. No need to look.” He didn’t want his brother to see those annoying people or be bullied.

Hearing the sound of hooves, Jin Mo turned to see Jin Yu carrying Xu Yi out of the carriage, landing smoothly on the ground.

Seeing Xu Yi, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time, Jin Mo gazed blankly, his beautiful eyes unfocused.

Xu Yi had already tidied his clothes when he came out, his face flushed with shyness as he lowered his head. After Jin Yu put him down, he nervously clutched her clothing, afraid of being left behind.

Jin Mo smiled softly, his eyes gentle. “Xu Yi, congratulations.”

Hearing the voice, Xu Yi froze slightly, uncomfortable as he lowered his head and stayed close to Jin Yu, his voice barely a whisper. “Thank you.”

Jin Mo looked at Jin Yu, his smile unchanged. “Elder sister, take care.”

“Mm,” Jin Yu replied flatly. “Take good care of the Jin family.” Now that everything was settled, she was ready to leave.

She had never been attached to the Jin family, having lived numbly in the world before. Jin Yu held Xu Yi’s delicate hand, determined to live well for them.

Xu Yi felt reassured by Jin Yu’s grip, a flash of joy crossing his heart, accompanied by a shy smile.

Suddenly, Jin Yu lifted Xu Yi around the waist and carried him towards a large, elegant carriage. Xu Yi felt his face heat up as he wrapped his delicate hands around Jin Yu’s neck, whispering, “It seems like someone is watching.” His tone was shy and embarrassed.

Jin Yu laughed, kissing his red lips, “I know.”

“You know and still…” Xu Yi’s face grew redder, burying it in Jin Yu’s embrace, “They’ll see…”

Jin Yu adored Xu Yi’s shy demeanor, kissing his flushed cheek, “It’s fine. Even if they see, who doesn’t know about our relationship now?”

Xu Yi’s cheeks were bright red, feeling the gaze of others and wanting to hide completely in Jin Yu’s embrace. Yet his heart was sweet, “You’ll really marry me?”

“I will,” Jin Yu softly laughed, whispering in his ear, “We’re leaving now. Once we arrive, we’ll get married. Do you know what we’ll do on our wedding night?”

Xu Yi was too embarrassed to speak, his face as red as blood. His heart was sweet but anxious. Would it hurt? Would she be gentle?