After a night of passion, Ye Chen's hair hung damply by his ears. He lay lazily on Pei Guanjing's chest, listlessly twirling a finger on Pei Guanjing's solid torso.
The gentle touch of his fingertip was as soft as a feather brushing against skin, yet it stirred ripples deep within Pei Guanjing's heart.
Seeing Ye Chen in this state made Pei Guanjing's heart soften instantly, like the surface of a lake caressed by a spring breeze, awakening tender feelings. He reached out with a large hand, grasped Ye Chen's twirling finger, and slowly brought it to his lips, placing a deep, affectionate kiss on it. His voice was low and gentle, "What's wrong?"
Ye Chen glanced at him, his eyes filled with playful reproach and a hint of shyness. He gently withdrew his hand from Pei Guanjing's grip and continued to trace circles on his chest, his tone tinged with a faint melancholy. "It's nothing, just a bit hard to accept."
As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Guanjing immediately realized the implication. A flicker of panic and guilt flashed in his eyes.
Indeed, they were not yet married, and under the dual influence of the Rain Dew Period and the frenzy of their desires, their entanglement had made the likelihood of pregnancy almost certain.
In that moment, Pei Guanjing's large hand gently caressed Ye Chen's bare back, filled with tenderness. His voice carried a hint of caution as he asked, "Are you... worried?"
Lying in his embrace, Ye Chen quietly listened to the chaotic rhythm of Pei Guanjing's heartbeat, sensing the unease within him. After pondering for a moment, he mustered the courage to speak up. "I originally wanted to live alone, but Pei Guanjing, since this has happened and you've marked me as yours, you have to follow me from now on. Do you understand?"
He had been troubled by the fact that he had turned from a straight man into someone who could so easily share a bed with Pei Guanjing. In the past, he wouldn't have dared to even think about such things!
Noticing that Ye Chen seemed upset, Pei Guanjing nodded vigorously without hesitation.
He gently cupped Ye Chen's face and pressed it against his warm chest, softly saying, "A Chen, don't be afraid. I won't leave you. Now... what we've done is already beyond what is acceptable before marriage. I want to ask your father for your hand in marriage ahead of time; I hope you're willing."
Ye Chen lazily lifted his eyes. "Do as you wish, but don't argue with my dad."
"How could there be a quarrel? You’re overthinking it, Chen. Now that my adoptive father and father-in-law are cooperating, they will naturally support our engagement. You don’t need to worry too much."
Ye Chen lay on his chest, rolling his eyes dramatically. This guy, still injured, was making such a fuss and yet remained so confidently outspoken—it was truly bizarre.
Eventually, as night fell, Pei Guanjing, dragging his injured body from the intense activity yet still filled with excitement, endured the pain of his wounds and boiled several pots of hot water.
He first gently wiped Ye Chen down before hastily cleaning himself up and heading to bed.
After that, the two of them embraced each other and fell asleep, drifting into dreams in each other's arms.
For several days, Ye Chen was unable to get out of bed, experiencing firsthand the vitality of a man who had been a virgin for over twenty years. Finally, he could no longer bear it; using all his strength, he kicked Pei Guanjing away and trembled as he struggled to get out of bed to use the restroom.
Unfortunately, for these past few days, Pei Guanjing had treated him like a child. The intimate gestures made him so embarrassed that he didn’t even dare look at himself in the mirror.
As the days passed, the pinewood scent on Ye Chen had faded by half, but Pei Guanjing still liked to hold him close, sniffing at his Heavenly Mandate like a dog and without hesitation giving him another mark.
Fortunately, it wasn’t malicious; it was a comforting mark. So Ye Chen merely glared at him without cursing. He thought to himself that it wasn’t worth arguing with a man who had only just lost his virginity after over twenty years.
After using the restroom, Pei Guanjing acted like a considerate servant, carrying him back into the room and setting him down by the stove.
He then turned to the room where Liu Jin had stayed and carefully gathered Ye Chen’s shoes and clothes. Once dressed and in his shoes, Ye Chen stood up and slowly walked around Pei Guanjing’s room.
The scent in the room was so thick it was almost overwhelming; if Tian Qian or Kun Ze were to enter, they wouldn’t need any explanation—they would know exactly what had happened here. Such a strong aroma might even alert someone as composed as Zhong Yong to something being amiss.
Ye Chen stole a glance at Pei Guanjing, who seemed quite happy sitting by the fire, holding a scroll in one hand while intently reading and occasionally sneaking glances in his direction.
He wondered if his presence was disturbing Pei Guanjing's reading. The more he thought about it, the more awkward he felt, realizing he needed some time to gather himself. So, he crossed his legs and turned away from Pei Guanjing, saying, “You should rest. I prefer to sleep alone; it feels more comfortable. Things have been too chaotic lately, and I need some time to sort things out.” With that, he turned to leave.
His fingers tightened around the Medical Book as Pei Guanjing looked up and called out sharply, “A Chen.”
There was urgency in his voice.
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