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Xia Muxin wanted to refute him, but listening to his smug tone, her heart softened inexplicably, a sweet sensation brushing against her heart before it sank into the warmth of his broad chest.
After indulging excessively, Xia Muxin lay in bed for a day and night, while Shen Muhan acted as if nothing had happened. However, Xia Muxin enjoyed the attention; even a glass of water was brought to her. Shen Muhan took care of all the cooking and chores himself. Although the food was a bit burnt and salty, and even slightly undercooked, it was still edible. He had added too much water to the rice, but Xia Muxin didn't mind since her appetite wasn't great; some porridge suited her just fine. It was a bit of a hardship for Uncle Shen, who had to go gather firewood after finishing several bowls of porridge. On his way back, his stomach began to grumble. Having learned from his experience at noon, he made some progress that evening. After Xia Muxin had eaten her fill, she playfully patted Shen Muhan's head and said with delight, "You can be taught."
Shen Muhan shot her a cold glance, but it lacked any intimidation; instead, his starry eyes sparkled with affection, making Xia Muxin blush again and urge him to wash the dishes quickly.
It was midsummer, and even at night, the heat was stifling. With various mosquitoes buzzing around this season, Xia Muxin lay on the bed until Shen Muhan came over to carry her to the bath. She hung her arms around his neck and smiled mischievously. The tub was already filled with water, and Shen Muhan lingered over her body, reluctant to leave. At that moment, he swiftly removed her clothes. Xia Muxin cursed him under her breath for being a lecher as she crouched down in the tub. However, it wasn't completely dark yet, and the water was crystal clear. Even though Shen Muhan had tossed some unknown flower petals into it, everything remained somewhat visible. His gaze dimmed slightly as he swallowed hard; if not for considering that Xia Muxin might not handle it well, he would have pounced on her like a hungry wolf.
He sighed deeply and thought he should exercise some restraint.
But thinking this way didn’t stop him from wanting what was in front of him. Every time Xia Muxin took a bath felt like a battle—both defensive and yearning—but Shen Muhan stopped just before crossing the line and instead held her hand to help resolve things.
Afterward, Xia Muxin lay panting in Shen Muhan's embrace as he sat in the tub with her, eyes closed in relaxation.
"What is this strange scent?" she asked.
Her nose was filled with a faint fragrance that was quite unique; she couldn't identify what kind of flower petals were in the tub. Instead of feeling sleepy from the aroma, she felt more alert.
"This is the mosquito-repelling flower from Common Mountain; it's not easy to obtain and also has refreshing properties," he explained.
These petals were delivered by Ming Yi just today. He had set off immediately after Shen Muhan's wedding ceremony and traveled day and night for nearly five days to acquire them. This afternoon, Shen Muhan had extracted the essence from these flowers; the petals floating in the tub were just a smaller version of the real thing stored in his medicine chest. After mixing them with herbs he had gathered himself, just one drop could last three days without being disturbed by mosquitoes—allowing for a peaceful sleep.
Xia Muxin nodded in realization; she noted that these petals looked quite peculiar and that she had never seen them before.
After their bath, Shen Muhan personally helped her put on her clothes before tossing their soiled garments into the tub. Xia Muxin understood his intention without needing to think: if these flowers could repel mosquitoes, then naturally their clothes soaked in this water would carry the same refreshing scent and serve dual purposes—what's not to love?
After Xia Muxin put on her clothes, Shen Muhan finally donned a thin, light-colored long shirt. Noticing Xia Muxin gazing at him with a lovesick expression, he smiled and wrapped an arm around her shoulders, speaking softly.
"Does it still hurt? Are you tired? Do you need to rest now?"
Hearing Shen Muhan's words, Xia Muxin's dreamy gaze instantly turned vigilant. Could it be that he wanted something again...
Seeing the change in her expression, Shen Muhan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. After a pause, he suggested, "If you're not tired, how about we go for a walk?"
Dayaoshan was indeed beautiful, with its tiered landscape revealing a different charm at night. Since arriving here, Xia Muxin hadn't taken the opportunity to stroll around; she had been too busy. Now that night had nearly fallen and the moon hung high in the sky amidst countless twinkling stars, it seemed like a perfect time for a walk.
Xia Muxin's expression relaxed immediately, her eyes brightening as she smiled and nodded at Shen Muhan.
Shen Muhan chuckled and took her hand as they stepped outside.
Misty blue clouds drifted across the sky like exploded mushrooms, taking on various shapes and constantly changing—a sight to behold. The crescent moon resembled Xia Muxin's eyes when she smiled, while the stars sparkled playfully in the sky. Occasionally, indistinct birds flew by, making soft flapping sounds. Xia Muxin was tightly held by Shen Muhan, her laughter filling the air like silver bells—clear and melodious.
Wildflowers bloomed vibrantly along the roadside in all colors and clusters. Xia Muxin broke free from Shen Muhan's grasp and ran towards the flowers, bending down to smell them, occasionally closing her eyes in bliss. This playful side of her was something Shen Muhan had never seen before—like a spirit among the flowers, radiating her unique brilliance. In that moment, he found it hard to look away.
Eventually, after walking for a while and feeling somewhat tired, they found a smooth stone to sit on and rest. Shen Muhan still held Xia Muxin close and adjusted her position for comfort. She lay back with one leg bent and the other stretched out, swaying it gently.
"Husband," she began hesitantly, finally voicing what had been on her mind for some time. "Can we... not have children so soon?"
It wasn't that she didn't want kids; she just felt too young and was only beginning her career. She hoped to wait until her career had some stability before starting a family. Seeing Shen Muhan frown slightly as he looked at her made her try to appease him. "Look, we just got married; we've only been in our little world for a few days. If we have a child now without restraint, you'll have to practice abstinence, and my focus will surely shift entirely to the baby. If you end up feeling jealous of the child or can't resist temptation outside... I would be at a great loss."
Given their current frequency of intimacy, she couldn't guarantee that there wasn't already a child growing inside her. The thought of being so young yet having to raise a child filled her with melancholy.
She wanted to understand his perspective too; after all, in this era, it was indeed rare for someone his age not to have become a father yet.
Shen Muhan's mood had brightened at the thought of the so-called world for two that Xia Muxin had mentioned. However, upon hearing the flirtatious banter behind him, his expression darkened. Did he really look like that kind of person?
If he truly did, he wouldn't have waited for her like this...
Sigh...
After a long while, Xia Muxin only heard Shen Muhan's deep sigh. Realizing her guilt, she reached out to cup his face, gazing at him for a long time before playfully saying,
"Honey, can you just give in to me this once?"
Honey???
That word was quite novel. Shen Muhan's furrowed brows relaxed as he gently lifted her chin with his long fingers, repeating and elongating the word,
"Honey?"
Uh...
Xia Muxin's heart skipped a beat as she desperately tried to recall if she had ever used that term with him before and explained it. After thinking for a long time, all she could come up with was no. So, she smiled somewhat ingratiatingly and said,
"Hehe... it just means Husband."
Husband, honey...
Shen Muhan mulled over the two terms for a while before finally deciding to let her off the hook. However, he leaned in closer and gently bit her plump earlobe, his voice low and teasing as he said,
"If you want me to indulge you, shouldn't there be some reward in return?"
Xia Muxin was slender, but her ears were soft and plump, and this spot was particularly sensitive. Shen Muhan always loved to tease her there, and each time she would yield to him. Before long, she would be completely at his mercy, allowing him to do as he pleased.
At that moment, when Shen Muhan gently bit her, Xia Muxin felt her face flush all the way to her ears. Fortunately, it was nighttime and there was no one around; otherwise, she would have wanted to dig a hole to hide in.
She realized that his so-called reward was definitely inappropriate. Now, Xia Muxin understood that if she found Shen Muhan serious while alone with him, she would have to carefully consider the truth behind it.
"What's wrong? Unwilling?"
Seeing Xia Muxin lost in thought even in this situation, Shen Muhan became displeased. His large hand reached down from her collar and whispered enticingly in her ear.
Xia Muxin felt a jolt from his touch and quickly pressed her hand against his large hand that continued to move downward through her clothing, mumbling, "This is outside."
Her heart raced with anxiety, fearing that Shen Muhan might not be able to resist and would take things further right there, so she hurriedly tried to stop him.
"I know, that's why I want you to take the initiative and give me some benefits."
However, Shen Muhan completely ignored her objections. His hand continued its descent, persistently threatening her.
In his memory, this girl had never taken the initiative before; he was extremely eager for the other side of her.
- End of Chapter -
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