Chapter 67

"Good boy, call me 'My Mistress'."

Whether it was fate or not, a light rain suddenly started falling outside, making the night road slippery. If one wasn't careful, one could easily slip and fall. Xue Lingyu didn't want to have a few more bruises on her body for no reason, so she had no choice but to stay.

He was prepared to draw a line between Chu and Han with Jiang He, but unexpectedly, Jiang He moved the quilt to the chaise lounge and gave him the bed to sleep in.

Having gone this far, it seems she really won't touch him. Xue Lingyu breathed a sigh of relief. Although they had already been intimate, he was still a little shy and hesitant. Besides, such things could only be done legitimately after marriage.

What was supposed to be a peaceful night turned into a nightmare when, after the lights were turned off, Xue Lingyu lay alone on the bed with his hands folded in front of his chest. He felt his heartbeat getting faster and faster, and there was no other sound in the room, which made him nervous.

A strange feeling surged up inside him, and he couldn't fall asleep no matter what he did. Finally, he sat up and secretly looked up at Jiang He on the chaise longue.

Jiang He was nowhere to be seen on the boudoir.

Xue Lingyu felt strange. He hadn't heard Jiang He get up, so how could she have disappeared? Before he could think about it, a hand emerged from the darkness and covered his mouth as he tried to scream.

Then a hot body slipped into his bed, snuggling close to him and jokingly saying:

"Young master, your wife isn't here right now, why don't we sleep together?" LJ

When Xue Lingyu saw the person's face clearly, she couldn't help but glare at her. She knew that this person had no good intentions and that she would not escape being taken advantage of tonight.

Around noon, Xue Lingyu woke up and smelled a odor in the room. Following the smell, she saw a beautifully prepared meal on the dining table.

Footsteps suddenly came from outside the room. Xue Lingyu immediately pulled the quilt over to cover his slightly exposed body and began to feel annoyed that Jiang He had thrown his clothes on the chaise longue, making it impossible for him to leave the bed now.

Following her mistress's instructions, Yuange heated up the food on the table so that Xue Lingyu could eat after washing up. After entering the room, she kept her head down, not daring to look at Xue Lingyu for fear of offending him, so she didn't know if he was awake.

Xue Lingyu had intended to pretend to be asleep, but seeing that Yuange was about to take all the food away, he couldn't help but speak up, "W-why are you taking all this food away? It still looks edible..."

Xue Lingyu swallowed hard and placed her hand on her flat stomach.

"So you're awake. I was just following your instructions to take these dishes back to the kitchen to reheat them, as it's not good for your health to eat them cold," Yuange said, her eyes lowered. She quickened her pace, hoping to leave as soon as possible to avoid accidentally letting something slip.

"Oh...so she's your mistress? She's not actually a servant?" Xue Lingyu pressed, "Then who exactly is she?"

He had asked the woman, but she only told him that her surname was Jiang, and that her family owned quite a lot of land and could order around the young lady's steward, so her status must be quite high. Xue Lingyu initially guessed that she might be one of the young lady's distant cousins.

Now that Xue Lingyu heard Yuange call her "Master," she felt that her guess was pretty much right.

Yuan Ge looked at Xue Lingyu with a troubled expression. It wasn't that she didn't know, but her mistress had instructed her not to say anything for the time being.

"Alright, alright, I won't ask anymore." Xue Lingyu finally gave up.

Yuange called in a servant to help Xue Lingyu wash up, and then brought back the reheated food before going off to attend to other matters.

Xue Lingyu had to breathe a sigh of relief. It was thanks to Yuange for sending someone to help him; otherwise, he would have had to get out of bed and go to the chaise longue to get it himself, which would have been cold and embarrassing.

This servant was specially bought by Jiang He from outside. He had a clean background and did not know Xue Lingyu's past or his current identity. He served him as if he were his master.

As the maid combed Xue Lingyu's hair, she exclaimed, "Young master, your skin is so beautiful, it's truly flawless."

Whether in the past or present, anyone who sees Xue Lingyu's appearance will inevitably say that he is handsome. Xue Lingyi initially wanted to marry him off to a prince or other member of the royal family.

Xue Lingyu had heard such words too many times. Every time they met, Xinyan couldn't help but pinch his cheek and say that he was good-looking. But that woman had never said that. She wondered if he was not good-looking enough for her.

Xue Lingyu remembered the beauty cream Jiang He had given him yesterday and on a whim said, "Let's try this today."

He opened the box, dabbed a little on his face with his fingertip, and instantly felt a cool sensation, along with the fragrance of jasmine. It felt pretty good.

After the lord returned, Xin Yan continued to be responsible for sweeping the courtyard as before. He dared not slack off and even worked harder than before. The other people in the courtyard were puzzled. Some people still took advantage of the recent happy event in the mansion and thought that the lord would not be too harsh on them.

Ruiming saw all of this, and the next day he punished a neglectful maid who served in the house.

Therefore, a third-class servant position became vacant in the lord's room, and Ruiming went to inquire whether to buy one from outside or promote one from the courtyard.

After so many incidents, Father Jiang was somewhat distrustful of outsiders and still felt that the people in the manor were more reliable. At least they had spent some time in the manor, so there was no need to re-teach them the rules, thus avoiding unnecessary trouble.

Father Jiang said to Ruiming, "Let's promote someone from the courtyard. You decide what to do."

Ruiming paused for a moment and said, "I think the maidservant who sweeps and cleans the courtyard is quite good. She never slacks off in her duties and is also very pleasing to the eye. She can entertain you when she is with you, my lord."

"Xinyan?" Father Jiang felt that the name sounded familiar.

"That's the one you picked first when you went to the Foreign Languages ​​Department to select students last time," Ruiming reminded him.

Mr. Jiang only remembered the general appearance, so he decided to give him a chance first, "He seems like an honest person, so let's choose him."

Ruiming agreed and immediately set about doing it.

Father Jiang stopped Ruiming and asked, "He'er went to so much trouble to find Xue Lingyu, have you found her yet?"

"The Fifth Prince has now been married off to a distant land for political reasons, and this matter has probably been put behind His Majesty. All I know is that Miss did not continue to search for Young Master Xue after the Fifth Prince's marriage."

Mr. Jiang frowned deeply, utterly puzzled: "Then why is she unwilling to get married? Is there some hidden illness in her?"

Father Jiang began to recall Jiang He's past. Xue Lingyu had been very favored since entering the manor, but later she was poisoned by the "Red Beauty Curse" and her body gradually deteriorated, making it difficult for her to conceive. However, Jiang He was not worried at all.

The more Jiang's father thought about it, the more frightened he became. He immediately slammed his hand on the table and said, "Go and summon Doctor Ji to the manor to give He'er a proper check-up!"

Jiang He had just received a message by carrier pigeon. After reading it, a smile appeared on her face. She folded the letter and handed it to Yuan Ge, instructing, "The famous doctor I invited from beyond the Great Wall will arrive in a few days. Arrange her accommodations and make sure she is well taken care of. I will take people over when I have some free time."

This was a renowned doctor she specially invited to help Xue Lingyu improve her health. Because of the sudden blizzard outside the pass and the old woman's slow legs, it had been delayed for so long. Now it seems that it's not too late, and she can help Xue Lingyu with her amnesia.

If Xue Lingyu can regain her memories, then everything will be much easier.

Yuange took the letter: "Yes, Miss."

Before leaving, Yuange suddenly remembered something and hesitated for a while before daring to ask Jiang He, "Miss, would you like another quilt tonight?"

Jiang He shook her head as she flipped through the account book, "No need, it's enough."

Two people sharing a blanket is just right; she doesn't mind it being cramped at all.

Yuange now realized that her worries were unnecessary. She was afraid that her mistress would be cold at night, but her mistress might actually be too hot.

Jiang He was going to have dinner with Xue Lingyu, but since it was still early, she finished reviewing the accounts and went back to keep Xue Lingyu company.

As soon as she pushed open the door, she saw Xue Lingyu weaving a love knot. She had almost forgotten about it, but Xue Lingyu still remembered.

Xue Lingyu lowered his head, his eyes intently focused on the red thread in his hand. His long, ink-black hair slanted slightly, making his exposed skin appear even whiter than snow.

She walked over and hugged Xue Lingyu tightly, sniffing his snow-white neck a few times, and sighed, "Young master, you smell so good, what perfume are you wearing?"

Xue Lingyu was almost startled. He gave Jiang He a reproachful look and pretended to break free from her embrace, but Jiang He hugged him even tighter.

Xue Lingyu hid the half-finished love knot in her sleeve and said haughtily, "I didn't use any incense. Let me go. I have to go back."

"Why are you leaving as soon as I get back? Are you that afraid of me?" Jiang He chuckled, taking in his little actions, and reached out to take out the love knot he had hidden. "Why do you like hiding things so much? It's a pity I've already seen it."

"This is the first time I've ever hidden it! Don't slander me." Seeing that she had been exposed, Xue Lingyu had no choice but to obediently show it to Jiang He.

Jiang He played with the love knot for a while and then claimed it as her own, refusing to return it to Xue Lingyu. Xue Lingyu was so angry that she almost laughed when she saw that she actually wanted the half-finished product.

Jiang He was so close that she could count his eyelashes, yet she kept staring at his face. Xue Lingyu touched his own face, secretly harboring a little ulterior motive, and asked, "Do I look especially good today?"

"I bet she used a beauty cream." Jiang He noticed it at a glance, leaving Xue Lingyu to complain in her heart about her lack of romantic understanding.

Xue Lingyu's face was indeed different, much smoother than yesterday, and his eyes immediately betrayed him. Jiang He moved closer, almost touching his face, and said with a smile:

You smell so good.

As soon as she said this, her body began to move in sync. Seeing the two of them getting closer and closer to the bed, Xue Lingyu couldn't help but shout:

"And this is broad daylight! We're not even married yet, and even if we were, we couldn't do this every day..."

His voice grew softer and softer, and his face grew redder and redder...

“These are all restrictions on scholars. I am a merchant, and I can have what I want whenever I want.” Jiang He used the rope he had made to tie the love knot to the headboard, leaned forward and said, “Young master, just close your eyes and cling to me.”

"Then when will you marry me?" Xue Lingyu suddenly asked, his dark eyes filled with grievance.

Jiang He began to undo his belt, coaxing, "Good boy, call me your wife, and tomorrow I'll marry you in a grand sedan chair carried by eight men."

Xue Lingyu bit her lip, hesitating whether to call out or not.

Jiang He noticed his hesitation, so she simply tossed her belt aside with one hand and grabbed his slender arm...

Suddenly there was a knock on the door, followed by Yuan Ge's voice: "The lord requests that you come over now."

Just as the atmosphere was about to reach its peak, it was shattered by this sudden accident. Xue Lingyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and secretly glanced at Jiang He's face, which immediately darkened.

Just when Xue Lingyu thought she was about to escape, Jiang He steadied her breathing and called out to the door, "I know, I'll go in a bit."

She had no intention of letting Xue Lingyu go. She kept him struggling until his wrists turned red before Jiang He untied the knot. Only after she got up and left did Xue Lingyu get some fresh air. His eyes were filled with tears, and he kept coughing.

Jiang He was still feeling the lingering heat in her body, so she drank a glass of cold water before going to the main courtyard. Only after she was able to calm down did she go to see her father.

Beforehand, Jiang's father subtly mentioned his suspicions to Doctor Ji. Doctor Ji understood, and when Jiang He arrived, he used the pretense of taking her pulse to check on her health, but in reality, he was investigating whether Jiang He had any hidden illnesses.

Good things were ruined. She had come to ask for a pulse diagnosis, but it was out of concern for her father that Jiang He had no choice but to sit down patiently and let Doctor Ji take her pulse.

Jiang's father sensed that something was wrong with Jiang He's appearance. Seeing that her clothes were somewhat disheveled, he couldn't help but ask, "He'er, where did you go? Why did it take you so long to come back?"

"I've been in the study the whole time, but I got distracted by things at the business." Jiang He coughed unconsciously to cover up her embarrassment.

While Jiang's father was talking to Jiang He, Doctor Ji had already finished taking her pulse.

"Miss is fine, but her pulse is a little weak. It's best to avoid strenuous activity and get plenty of rest," said Doctor Ji.

"Thank you, Dr. Ji." Jiang He stood up and bowed to her father. "I have other matters to attend to in the study. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave now."

Father Jiang nodded, "Go ahead."

After Jiang He left, Jiang's father hurriedly asked Doctor Ji, "Doctor Ji, is there really something wrong with He'er?"

Doctor Ji shook his head: "Miss is fine, just a little weak. If the master is worried, I can prescribe some nourishing soup or write a dietary therapy prescription to help Miss recover."

Father Jiang was still a little worried, so he said, "Thank you for your help, Doctor Ji."

After seeing Doctor Ji off, Jiang's father thought about Jiang He's behavior just now and couldn't help but ask Ruiming beside him, "Did you think He'er was acting a little strange just now, like she was in a hurry to do something?"

Ruiming casually remarked, "Perhaps there really is an emergency at the business."

The pulse diagnosis didn't take long, but when Jiang He rushed back, Xue Lingyu had already fallen asleep. His clothes were still loosely hanging down to his shoulders, and he wasn't even properly covered with a blanket, just like when she left. Jiang He simply crawled into the blanket and hugged him to sleep.

Xue Lingyu seemed to be fast asleep. Well, she was so tired that if she still had the energy to run, Jiang He would start to doubt herself.

Xue Lingyu's sleeping face was very peaceful. His hands and feet were a little cold. Suddenly he felt a warmth and, driven by his body's instinct, he moved closer to it, wanting to absorb the warmth.

Even in his sleep, he was still so restless. Jiang He couldn't help but bite his lip and whisper in a low voice, "Little vixen."

Her hand touched Xue Lingyu's flat stomach, and she couldn't help but wonder when he would conceive her child.

Her brother already had twins, so she couldn't be outdone. She had to have at least two children, preferably a daughter who would resemble her and a son who would look like Xue Lingyu.

However, seeing that her brother couldn't eat much during his pregnancy and had lost a lot of weight, Jiang He felt sorry for Xue Lingyu suffering like that.

"I'll only have one child at most," she thought, hugging Xue Lingyu tightly.

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