The official posthouse superintendent in the capital was extremely busy today. He had just temporarily accommodated two unexpected high - ranking court officials.
Everyone was muttering in their hearts.
People thought that Lord Xiao and General Sheng might have some special preferences. Instead of staying in their own spacious and bright mansions, they came to stay in this shabby posthouse.
It was said that they were here for the reunion of the three sisters. But Lan Jinxiang was exhausted from the journey, so naturally she would go to take a bath first.
Lan Jinqin had just pushed open the door of her room when a dark shadow flashed in front of her eyes. Xiao Rencheng squeezed in right after her.
The woman looked at him helplessly. "My lord, your room is just opposite."
Xiao Rencheng said, "I can't sleep without my wife by my side."
Lan Jinqin laughed. "My lord, you slept well enough for the first thirty years without anyone by your side, didn't you?"
"Precisely because I had no one by my side for the first thirty years, I now know even more clearly that having my wife by my side is where I truly belong."
Although the love words were a bit cheesy, they still made her blush and her heart race.
Lan Jinqin glared at him helplessly. "It's just one night. I never said I would really go to Tartary. Why are you keeping such a close eye on me?"
"You are the one I've chosen as my lifelong partner. There's only one of you in my life. If I don't keep a close eye on you, what if you run away?"
Today, seeing Caiyu's attitude towards Song Yinghuai, and that she seemed quite likely to follow Lan Jinxiang back to Tartary, he had been on high alert.
He didn't care whether Caiyu would go or not. That was Song Yinghuai's headache. But as for Lan Jinqin, he would never let her go.
Since he was determined not to let her go, he would stick to her like a shadow.
Xiao Rencheng took off his boots first and got onto the couch. "Wife, I've been tired all day. I want to rest first. If you still want to catch up with the second young lady later, feel free. I'll leave the door open for you."
Lan Jinqin: "..."
Meanwhile, in another room not far from theirs.
Sheng Jiangli pushed open the door. Sensing someone following him, he turned his head and couldn't help raising his eyebrows, with a devilish smile on his lips.
"Sister Shu'er... Did you follow the wrong room?"
Caiyu didn't say a word. She just stared at him quietly, as if there was something she wanted to say but hesitated.
Sheng Jiangli pulled her into the room, closed the door, and pinned her against it, propping his arms on either side of her.
He lowered his star - bright eyes to look at her. "Shu'er, don't look at me like this. If you do, I'll can't help but take you away."
"Then take me away!" Caiyu looked up, meeting his star - like eyes, and said softly, "Brother A Li, I want to leave."
Sheng Jiangli was stunned for a moment. The smile on his lips gradually faded and then slowly returned.
"Really?"
"Really."
"Don't you regret it?"
"Yeah, I don't regret it."
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Lan Jinxiang was taking off her clothes one by one.
Xu Ziyi had been directing the maids in the posthouse to prepare hot water. Seeing this, his eyes darkened. Finally, he turned his head and was about to leave to avoid the scene.
"Stop." Lan Jinxiang's overbearing voice came from behind. "Where are you going, Lord Xu?"
Xu Ziyi stood with his back to her and said in a deep voice, "You're going to take a bath. I'll just step aside."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard soft footsteps behind him, like a cat's paws gently treading on the Persian red carpet, slowly tugging at his heartstrings.
Xu Ziyi's back suddenly stiffened. He could imagine the situation of the woman behind him, but he didn't dare to turn around and look.
His knuckles curled. Maintaining his position with his back to her, he nervously said, "You..."
His sleeve was tugged. The words Xu Ziyi had just started to say stopped. He nervously lowered his eyes and looked at the bright red - painted fingernails on his sleeve, forgetting what he was going to say.
Xu Ziyi swallowed hard. "What do you want to do?"
"I want to - sleep with you."
Xu Ziyi was shocked by her words again. "Lan Jinxiang, you're becoming more and more shameless!"
Lan Jinxiang gave a charming smile. "I thought you came with me just for this."
"You summoned me here." Xu Ziyi said helplessly.
Lan Jinxiang nodded. "Yes, I summoned you here just for this. You came so readily. Why are you being so coy now?"
"I..." Unable to bear it any longer, Xu Ziyi finally turned his head angrily. "Lan Jinxiang, you're already married! Your husband is in Tartary. How dare you be so bold as to seduce a court official of the Great Ye?"
Lan Jinxiang was very agile. She hooked the man's neck and pulled him into the bathtub.
"Splash!"
The bathtub splashed huge water droplets!
Xu Ziyi struggled to surface from the water, but was entangled by the woman's snake - like dexterous hands.
Tugging.
Tearing.
The man's clothes floated in the water, and his strong chest was covered with water droplets.
Xu Ziyi's handsome face turned red. The woman lay on his chest and without hesitation bit his thin lips.
The man tried to turn his head to dodge, but she freed her hands to hold his cheeks and kissed him forcefully.
"Lan Jinxiang, you..."
A muffled protest came from the man's lips.
The words were full of struggle, but his actions followed his heart.
His big palm unhesitatingly supported the woman's smooth back.
Their breaths were hot, like tiny flames.
Gradually falling on the trembling skin.
The woman's lips were on his, her eyes full of charm.
Xu Ziyi reached out his hand and stroked Lan Jinxiang's cheek.
Lan Jinxiang saw the spreading passion and love reflected in his deep eyes.
She was stunned for a moment. A cold look flashed in her eyes, and she bit hard on the man's vulnerable neck!
"Um!"
The man winced in pain. His long neck jerked back, and he gasped roughly, but he was reluctant to push her away.
His Adam's apple rolled violently. Xu Ziyi closed his eyes tightly. There was a look of pain on his face, and a faint smell of blood rose.
This woman was really ruthless.
Just one more bite, a bit deeper, and she could bite through his artery.
Lan Jinxiang raised her head, her eyes filled with endless hatred.
Xu Ziyi avoided the hatred in her eyes and said hoarsely, "If... this is what you want, I'll give it to you."
A look of surprise flashed in Lan Jinxiang's eyes, but then she was tightly held by the man around her waist and he thrust forcefully!
The dim yellow light spread in the clean room, faintly showing two tightly entangled figures...
"Splash" sound.
Xu Ziyi picked up the lazily satisfied woman out of the water horizontally and strode towards the small room next door.
His thin lips kissed her smooth forehead, reluctant to part. "The water is cold. Let's continue on the couch."
A cat - like sound came from the satiated woman's mouth, as if she would let him do whatever he wanted.
Xu Ziyi's eyes darkened. He lifted the brocade quilt to wrap them both, especially burying Lan Jinxiang completely under the quilt.
Clothes were scattered all over the place. The moonlight was quiet, shining on the ground, but it couldn't cover the rising heat and lingering passion.
The moon set and the sun rose.
The lovers in the posthouse were all full of passion.
Xu Ziyi woke up from satisfaction. The sky was just getting bright. He absent - mindedly ran his fingers through the black long hair of the woman in his arms.
Lan Jinxiang felt itchy on her scalp from his stroking. She mumbled and dodged. Then, she woke up completely and kicked the gentle and lingering man beside her.
Xu Ziyi was caught off guard.
He was kicked off the couch.
The floor made a loud noise.
"... Lan Jinxiang, what are you crazy about again?" Xu Ziyi supported his sore waist and slowly got up. Looking at the heartless woman who had already sat up, he gritted his teeth and asked, "Didn't I satisfy you?"
Lan Jinxiang glanced at him coldly. "It's okay. Just so - so."
Just so - so?
Okay?
Xu Ziyi gritted his teeth and sneered. "You were clearly very satisfied last night!"
"So what?" Lan Jinxiang put on her clothes and got up. "Last night is over. All that happened yesterday is like the morning dew. Yesterday's things have died with yesterday."
"Now it's a new day."
Lan Jinxiang turned her head, her eyes cold and heartless. "Lord Xu, I'm going to get up and wash up. You have to go to court too. Aren't you leaving yet?"
Xu Ziyi stared blankly at her cold face. The tenderness of last night seemed like a mirage.
He was unwilling and said slowly, "... I can wait for you and go to court together."