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Yun Kexin watched Feng Yinxiao's tall and upright figure gradually disappear at the door. Remembering Feng Yinxiao's intense "kiss" earlier, her heart couldn't help but race. Sitting back on the kang, she recalled her wedding in her previous life, which seemed to lack such joy and liveliness. It even felt rushed and perfunctory. At that time, she thought that perhaps a wedding could be spent in such tranquility. Looking back now, she realized how dull and foolish she had been in her past life, believing that this was "Mother Frugality," not wanting to be extravagant and wasteful, thinking of her future livelihood. In reality, it was just Fu Lianyin using her under the guise of marriage to gain her trust before ultimately getting rid of her. However, there was a contradiction here: Fu Lianyin had countless ways to eliminate her. At that time, her biological parents had passed away, her adoptive father had died from a serious illness, Yun Ke was imprisoned, and the First House and Second House were likely imprisoned as well. So why did the Fu Family need to use marriage as bait to lower her guard before eliminating her? That seemed a bit far-fetched.
Lost in thought, she suddenly heard children outside clamoring to see the new Wife, but they were pulled away by another young woman. It was Qingyuan Marquis who had instructed that the bride had not yet met her relatives and should stay alone in the bridal chamber without receiving guests; they could only see the new Wife after meeting relatives the next day. Yun Kexin smiled self-deprecatingly: In her previous life, there were hardly any guests at her wedding, let alone children wanting to see her. It made sense; since they wanted to eliminate her, why go through so much trouble? Her hindsight was telling.
Comparing her past life with this one, Yun Kexin felt grateful that Feng Yinxiao had given her such a formal and solemn wedding.
She then began to examine the new room. It was a main room with six sections and side rooms; the inner room was for living, the next room was for receiving guests, opposite was a lounge, and after connecting the side room it became a wash area. There seemed to be a Study because she could faintly smell books and ink wafting in.
Yun Kexin's face flushed: Could this be the Study she accidentally stumbled into years ago? Remembering how she had twisted and turned upon entering, it resembled the "path" she had taken before.
She shifted her gaze to the newly plastered walls; the curtains hung were bright red with intricate patterns, beautifully decorated at the flower board and beams, while the floor was laid with high-quality mirror tiles that reflected the room's furnishings. It seemed that before their marriage, Duke of Yan's Residence had greatly renovated this new room, giving it a welcoming feel as if it were home—peaceful and warm.
Yun Kexin's heart fluttered: In her previous life, although she was confused and lost, she always hoped for a home of her own where she could live her own life. She never expected this wish would come true in this life when she had already decided not to marry!
At that moment, Shining and Shan Yue suddenly entered the new room without warning and called out: "Madam."
Startled from her thoughts, Yun Kexin quickly turned to look at the doorway and reproached them:
"You scared me... Why are you here? Where is Shanling?"
"Shanling is still in the main hall helping with tidying up," Shining said as they walked into the new room. Shan Yue held a bowl of snacks and smiled, "Originally we were both supposed to come here too, but then we were called by Young Lord. Madam must have been busy with the wedding today and eaten very little; we brought some food for you but if we saw you resting we wouldn’t disturb you."
"I'm not hungry," Yun Kexin replied calmly as she sat cross-legged on the kang. "Please pour me a cup of water."
"Sister, this dessert is red date and longan sweet soup, which can also quench your thirst," Shan Ying took the bowl from Shan Yue's hands, walked to the bedside, and smiled, "It can also nourish your body."
Yun Kexin had no choice but to take the bowl and sip a few mouthfuls.
"Madam, Young Lord instructed that if you are tired, you should rest early and not wait for him. If you are not sleepy, we can keep you company and take care of you just like we did at the Duke's residence."
Yun Kexin was taken aback for a moment, then felt relieved: his thoughtfulness was not something she was experiencing for the first time; it was nothing strange. Yet inexplicably, she couldn't help but feel touched—he was worried that since she was new here, being alone would make her miss her family.
"I'm not tired," Yun Kexin said with a serene smile, "let's wait for Feng Yinxiao to return."
Before entering the door, her mother had repeatedly warned her: a new wife resting before the groom returns home is a great disrespect, and in the future, she would be criticized by her husband's family; even her own family might be implicated and humiliated. This was something Fu Lianyin had never told her in her previous life. In this rebirth, her mother had only warned her about some matters before marriage, far more than what she learned during over a decade in the Third House.
Feng Yinxiao valued and treated her so well, considering her feelings; of course, she should respect him in return.
Shan Ying wanted to say "then let’s keep you company," when they heard the respectful voice of a maid from outside:
"Lord Marquis, you have returned!"
"Mm!" Feng Yinxiao replied simply.
Yun Kexin hurriedly wiped her lips lightly and tidied her hair, sitting up straight.
As the door creaked open, a faint scent of wine mixed with the unique sandalwood fragrance of the man wafted in. Feng Yinxiao entered the room with a slightly flushed face and signs of intoxication. He was surprised to see Yun Kexin still sitting there with her makeup intact on the intricately carved dragon and phoenix rosewood bed.
"I was waiting for Young Lord..." Yun Kexin explained with a faint smile.
I always thought that the Seventh Sister, being raised by the scheming Aunt, would never be taught to pay attention to these details before marriage. I was mentally prepared for her to not perform perfectly, and I wouldn't blame her for it. I never expected Yun Kexin to adhere so strictly to the rules and behave so properly.
"Yun Kexin, you can change now," he said, slightly moved as he pointed to her heavy Phoenix Crown and elaborate attire. "Wearing this must be tiring."
Yun Kexin smiled and replied, "Yes."
She then instructed the waiting Shining and Shan Yue to help her remove her makeup and change clothes. Feng Yinxiao stepped aside to wait in the lounge until Yun Kexin finished removing her makeup, freshened up, and changed out of her pink butterfly-patterned nightgown. Shining and Shan Yue assisted Yun Kexin onto the bed, while Feng Yinxiao also changed out of his cream-colored robe. He watched as the two maids skillfully spread out the large red bedding and said calmly:
"You both have worked hard; you can rest now. There's no need for you to stay up tonight."
Shining and Shan Yue were momentarily stunned, looking at Yun Kexin in confusion.
Since she had become Feng Yinxiao's person, adapting to and following his lifestyle was only natural.
Yun Kexin smiled slightly: "I'll do as Young Lord says."
Only then did Shining and Shan Yue happily leave and close the door behind them.
"Yun Kexin, come closer," Feng Yinxiao said as he sat beside her on the bed. He then stretched his long legs onto the bed and gently whispered to her, "Let's rest early."
Yun Kexin's face turned red in an instant as she watched Feng Yinxiao lie down next to her. Her heart raced: this must be the time for consummation.
This was something Mother had advised her about, but in her previous life, she had never experienced anything like this. She had never even shared a bed with Fu Yihang. Although she had been physically close to Feng Yinxiao before—holding hands or kissing—those moments were different; they were fleeting. The last time she had "offered herself" to save him, he had been unconscious and unaware. This time, both of them were fully awake, and the thought of being completely exposed made her feel flustered. Yun Kexin realized she was entirely unprepared for this situation and felt quite embarrassed.
"What are you thinking about?" he asked when he saw her sitting upright on the bed with a shy demeanor, lowering her head in silence. He couldn't help but chuckle at her reaction.
"I, I don't have," Yun Kexin fidgeted with the collar of her clothes, "I just..."
"Come on, lie down," Feng Yinxiao had already noticed Yun Kexin's shy and uncomfortable feelings, chuckling lightly, "We're married now, there's nothing to be nervous about."
"But, Feng Yinxiao, I," stammering, Yun Kexin still obediently lay down but tried her best to scoot towards the edge of the bed, wishing she could burrow into the corner of the wall, "I'm not very used to it."
"I know you're not used to it," he moved closer without hesitation, whispering warm breath in her ear, "It's okay, I just want you to lie beside me."
Yun Kexin's face turned bright red: he actually saw through her thoughts!
Feeling too embarrassed to respond, she simply nestled beside him, her nose filled with the faint scent of his bath products and pleasant aroma—such a rare clean man.
Her heart was still anxious about what "actions" Feng Yinxiao might take; unexpectedly, he only held her for a while, said some affectionate words, then released his arms, got up from the bed, and walked to the closet to take out a warm blanket and spread it on the floor beside the wedding bed before quietly lying down.
"Feng Yinxiao, are you sleeping on the floor?" Yun Kexin was astonished.
"Yun Kexin, I just want you to feel at ease," Feng Yinxiao sat up and looked at Yun Kexin's puzzled face on the bed, smiling as he said, "I don't want you to have trouble sleeping on our wedding night."
Yun Kexin felt like there was a grape stuck in her throat and couldn't say a complete sentence.
"But how can a groom sleep on the floor?" After holding back for a while, Yun Kexin awkwardly and contradictorily said, "If people find out about this, it would be terrible. I would drown in their gossip."
"This is our new house; who would dare come in without my command?" Feng Yinxiao patiently comforted her. "Don't worry; tomorrow morning, I'll tidy up the blankets and pillows and put them back in the closet. No one will notice anything."
"Sleeping on the floor is worse than sleeping in the lounge; there's a bed in there," Yun Kexin blurted out in a moment of panic but then realized she had gone too far. She quickly corrected herself, "No, no, Feng Yinxiao; you should sleep on the bed while I go to the lounge."
Yun Kexin was about to get out of bed when Feng Yinxiao quickly pressed down on her wrist.
"Yun Kexin, there are plenty of beds in the vast Duke of Yan's Residence. Even the new house has a side room, but I just want to be closer to you. Even if it’s not for handling emergencies, I want to stay by your side."
Yun Kexin was once again at a loss for words, lowering her head with red-rimmed eyes, murmuring, "But some things... can't be hidden."
She was referring to the consummation of their marriage. Without that, how could there be any signs of blood? If there were no signs, it would surely raise suspicions. What should she do? She hadn’t thought carefully about this issue before and felt quite troubled.
He seemed to see through her thoughts and went to the wardrobe to take out a porcelain jar shaped like a lotus flower. He sat down in front of the marriage bed and handed it to Yun Kexin, saying, "Yun Kexin, this is something I got from Ma Minghao. Inside is chicken blood mixed with powdered medicine. Most people wouldn’t notice anything; they probably won’t pay attention to these details."
As he spoke, a blush crept over both their faces, turning red to the ears. Feng Yinxiao lost his usual calm demeanor; his dark eyes sparkled brilliantly like stars in a cold night sky, shining brightly yet shyly avoiding her gaze, completely unlike his boldness when drinking Toasting Wine earlier.
Yun Kexin looked at Feng Yinxiao in surprise, rarely seeing him so embarrassed and flustered.
He felt increasingly uncomfortable under her gaze and said, "Yun Kexin, you should rest early. Tomorrow we need to get up early for the family introductions, and there are many people and matters in the residence that you need to familiarize yourself with. It will be mentally exhausting..."
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