vrcanaries Chapter 306 Unforgettable
Chapter 306 Unforgettable
Xiao Zhixue was immersed in the pages of the book, not looking up: "Oh, it doesn't matter, after all, they are all your brothers, it's not a shame to publicize the family. Besides, it's better to suffer some setbacks here than to be outdone by your brothers outside, right?"
Fan Yanmu was speechless and thought to himself, this sounded reasonable, but he couldn't tell what was wrong with it?
Seeing Fan Yanmu remained silent, Xiao Zhixue raised her head, only to find that he was in a daze and was speechless.
She waved her hand in front of his eyes: "Hey, what's wrong? Are you mute?"
Fan Yanmu grabbed Xiao Zhixue's hand and said, "Madam, the more I think about it, the more I feel that what you said is not right."
Xiao Zhixue blinked and said, "Alright, don't worry about the smell, it's getting late, go to bed."
Fan Yanmu caught the sly smile in her eyes and pulled her into his arms: "I finally understand, you are making fun of me. Not only is my martial arts not as good as yours, but even your brothers are not as good, right?"
Xiao Zhixue struggled a few times, then gave up resisting: "My husband, this is wrong. When did I ever say such a thing?"
Fan Yanmu no longer struggled with words, but instead moved closer, sealing her mouth with a kiss and preventing any possible rebuttal.
The summer night was hot, and the high temperatures for days had caused the couple to seek cooler places, but this night, the atmosphere was just right and the two of them were unspokenly close.
Fan Yanmu brought an irresistible force to Xiao Zhixue, forcing her to surrender and snuggle into his chest, letting the gentle waves carry her away slowly until her strength was exhausted.
She muttered to herself that a simple hug would be enough, why bother with so many fancy things? But whenever facing Fan Yanmu's exploratory and passionate eyes, she would always give in half-heartedly and immerse herself in his arms, becoming a bridge for their emotional exchange.
The next morning, the sunlight had climbed over the high walls and filled the room, but there was no sign of Fan Yanmu. Only warmth remained in the room.
Xiao Zhixue lazily leaned on the bed, her voice carrying a hint of sleepiness that had not yet completely dissipated: "Siqin, come in."
Outside the door, Siqin and several maids had already prepared toiletries. Holding exquisite copper basins, velvet towels and various ointments in their hands, they gently pushed open the carved wooden door and entered one after another like a group of dancing butterflies.
Siqin's movements were extremely cautious. She meticulously helped Xiao Zhixue put on a silk undergarment embroidered with intricate patterns. Her eyes inadvertently swept across the unignorable marks on Xiao Zhixue's neck. Two red clouds immediately appeared on her cheeks, and she shyly averted her gaze quickly.
Xiao Zhixue noticed Siqin's reaction, a teasing smile appeared on her lips, and she asked softly, "Is He Xiang here today?"
Siqin was about to turn around and go out to pass on the message, but was interrupted by a familiar voice: "I'm already here, no need to bother."
As He Xiang spoke, she walked into the house with light steps, and then she skillfully helped Xiao Zhixue put on her luxurious dress, but she couldn't help complaining: "Why can't the prince be more gentle? Look at what you are wearing, princess, why don't you talk about him."
Xiao Zhixue's smile was thorny, and there was a hint of cunning in her tone: "Aren't you always helpless against Fu Dong? Men, how can you listen to these things?"
Even He Xiang, who was married, couldn't help but feel hot and blush when she heard this.
To Xiao Zhixue, a soul from the modern world, such a little joke was nothing special, but to Siqin, it made her cheeks even redder. She stood silently aside, her fingers nervously twisting the corners of her clothes.
"Princess, Qingyao just came to report that she wants to come back here to continue serving you. Her husband is always with the prince, and she feels lonely at home alone."
Siqin said softly.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhixue agreed without hesitation: "Let her come back if she wants to. The safety of the yard will be left to her and An Lan."
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, the end of July has quietly arrived. The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, and the hot summer atmosphere is gradually receding. Although people often talk about the autumn heat, the coolness in the mornings and evenings makes people feel very comfortable.
Princess An returned from the summer resort with her little grandson "Xiao Niu Bao". Before leaving, she specifically instructed Fan Yanmu to greet them in person and asked Xiao Zhixue to clean the main courtyard in advance to prevent dust from affecting the delicate grandson.
Xiao Zhixue had no choice but to arrange for He Xiang to lead everyone to clean the house carefully. Even though the main courtyard was usually kept quite clean, they still had to follow the wishes of their elders.
Also returning this time was Xiao Yuyu. She had gone to the villa originally to accompany her grandson, and now that her grandson was back home, she naturally had to come back with him.
And Xiao Wang took advantage of this opportunity to almost live in the yamen, and Xiao Yuyu even stayed directly in Prince An's mansion.
Under Xiao Zhixue's strict guidance, his martial arts skills improved significantly during this period.
Without the supervision of their elders, the young men of the Xiao family would occasionally get together to compete with each other in the martial arts field. The sounds of laughter and cheers were endless, which made Xiao Zhixue both pleased and helpless. She couldn't help but wonder, are all men born to love using force to release their energy?
Xiao Yuyu seemed to be in high spirits these days. Ever since Xiao Wang returned in May and announced that his marriage was a foregone conclusion, everything was being prepared in an orderly manner.
A few days ago, all the ceremonies have been successfully completed.
At this time, he was discussing the specific wedding date with Xiao Wang, and heard that both parents were also on their way to the capital. According to Xiao Zhixue's estimation, the wedding date should be set in the twelfth lunar month.
Speaking of Miss Teng Yuyan, whom Xiao Yukai is about to marry, she is such a pitiful woman.
I remember that the last time Xiao Zhixue was invited to the Lotus Viewing Banquet at Prince Zhong's Mansion, she also took time out to meet with Teng Yuyan in private.
Teng Yuyan has a beautiful and elegant appearance. Although she is not a stunning beauty, her gentle and reserved temperament is unforgettable.
At that time, she roughly knew that the person in front of her was the sister of her future husband. Her expression was a mixture of shyness and joy, and it looked particularly touching.
When talking about Teng Yuyan's life experience, we have to mention her father Teng Xuan.
He served in the army when he was young, and he had a childhood sweetheart in his heart, who was Yuyan's mother.
The woman waited at home eagerly, hoping that Teng Xuan would marry her in a grand ceremony, but what she got was the news that he had already started a family.
After Teng Xuan returned home, he learned that his ex-girlfriend had been waiting for him alone for many years and was now 21 years old. She was considered an old woman who would be difficult to marry. He was filled with guilt, so despite the opposition from Xiao's family, he took her into the mansion as a concubine. This move angered his wife and her family.
Teng Xuan felt indebted to his childhood sweetheart, so he favored her in many things, which in turn aroused the dissatisfaction and jealousy of his wife. In the end, his childhood sweetheart died of dystocia, leaving behind a daughter, Teng Yuyan.
How can a grown man understand the delicate nurturing of children? Teng Yuyan grew up stumbling in a disharmonious family atmosphere. Xiao Zhixue was not in a position to comment on her stepmother's attitude. After all, everyone has different positions and naturally different views.
"My mother is back, please move the sedan closer!"
Seeing Princess An slowly stepping down from the carriage, Xiao Zhixue hurried forward and offered her a hand to support her.
"You kid, you haven't come to see me and your brother for more than a month. Don't you miss your mother, or have you even forgotten your own flesh and blood?"
Princess An scolded half-jokingly.