The hand ca back to rest on her again.
Xiqiu frowned, slowly exhaling, forcing herself to close her eyes and try hard to ignore the hand.
The hand started to get restless, slowly inching its way along her neckline to her chest. Xiqiu’s eyebrows drew together as she slapped the hand away, saying, "I’m really tired!" She twisted her body, trying to avoid the hand.
"Ah!" The hand didn’t leave but instead pulled her forcefully into the bed. Her back was already pressed against Fourth Master Xiao’s chest, and Xiqiu let out a cry of surprise.
"Fourth Master!" Xiqiu said angrily, "I’m very tired, I need to rest now, and you should go to sleep early too!"
If we’re not going to talk, then let’s simply not say anything!
"The matter of the Hu Family..." In the silence, Fourth Master Xiao suddenly spoke from behind her, "It’s not like what everyone says it is."
Xiqiu was stunned to hear this, not expecting Fourth Master Xiao to bring up the matter of the Hu Family. She didn’t respond but quietly waited for him to continue.
Fourth Master Xiao held her and, after a mont of contemplation, slowly explained, "Back then, after Miss Hu fell ill, Madam Hu ca to beg my mother to find a divine doctor among the common folks. At that ti, I already knew many people outside. When I heard about it, I entrusted soone to search everywhere. Later, I found out that there was a Divine Doctor Zhang in Tongzhou, whose dical skills were excellent but was extrely arrogant. My mother asked him several tis but failed to invite him, so I personally went to Tongzhou and brought Divine Doctor Zhang to the Hu Mansion by force..." He paused and then continued, "However, it was already too late, and Miss Hu still passed away."
He spoke lightly, as if talking about soone else’s affair, with a very calm tone.
So that’s how it was. Xiqiu’s tense body relaxed a bit.
Fourth Master Xiao continued, "Because of Miss Hu’s death, many matchmakers ca to propose marriage. I was quite annoyed and, in a fit of anger, declared that I would mourn for Miss Hu for three years to seek so peace."
So it wasn’t because he was deeply in love with Miss Hu, feeling heartbroken and sad that he made such a decision; it was to avoid those people proposing marriage in the mansion. However, this explanation indeed fits Fourth Master Xiao’s character and style.
"Things weren’t as others spread around. I only t Miss Hu once, and the engagent was arranged by my father. So it’s not like others imagined, deeply devoted and heartbroken!" After Fourth Master Xiao finished speaking, Xiqiu still said nothing. He was a bit puzzled and leaned close to Xiqiu’s ear, asking, "Girl, you don’t believe ?"
"No," Xiqiu suddenly spoke, replying, "I believe you." After that, she turned around to face Fourth Master Xiao and asked, "As long as it’s what you tell , I believe it."
Fourth Master Xiao looked at Xiqiu’s earnest face and her big, clear, and innocent eyes. He laughed heartily and hugged her even tighter.
Xiqiu was held so tightly that she could hardly breathe, but still, a question lingered in her mind. She wanted to ask about Second Miss Hu but felt it would be strange to ask. She couldn’t pinpoint why it felt strange, but her words were stuck in her throat, making her feel odd.
"Girl." Fourth Master Xiao stopped laughing and placed his face against her neck, taking a deep breath, slowly saying, "Girl, I’m not angry with you. I’m just angry with myself!"
Xiqiu was again taken aback, finally understanding that he was continuing from what he said last night. She replied in surprise, "Fourth Master?"
Weren’t you avoiding the subject all the ti? Why are you talking to about it now?
"Hmm." Fourth Master Xiao, his face against her neck, sounded slightly muffled, "I’m just mad that I married you but didn’t make you happy."
Xiqiu finally realized he was blaming himself!
In a flash of inspiration, Xiqiu suddenly understood. She raised her eyebrows and asked Fourth Master Xiao, "Did you overhear the conversation between and my younger sister that day?"
Fourth Master Xiao said nothing, and after a long silence, he murmured almost inaudibly, "Hmm."
So that’s how it was, just a misunderstanding. She chuckled softly and replied, "What I was discussing with my sister that day was rely an expression of how I felt before marriage. Every woman has those complex emotions before getting married; I did too. But it didn’t an I was unhappy marrying you, Fourth Master!"
Fourth Master Xiao’s arms froze around Xiqiu.
Xiqiu solemnly added, "On the contrary, I am very happy to have married you, Fourth Master!"
Holding Xiqiu, Fourth Master Xiao, like a predator lurking in the dark, had eyes that burned intensely. He leaned in to look at Xiqiu and asked with a smile, "Are you really that happy?"
Perhaps not before, but now Xiqiu felt very fortunate to be married to Fourth Master Xiao. Despite his many flaws, compared to other n, his virtues shone like gems—bright and dazzling, both comforting and warm.
"Yes! I’m truly very happy to have married you, Fourth Master."
Fourth Master Xiao laughed heartily, and Xiqiu, leaning against his chest, could clearly feel the joyful vibrations coming from it.
In an instant, warmth overflowed from her chest, filling her heart. Xiqiu’s eyes beca a bit moist as she leaned against Fourth Master Xiao’s arms, letting him hold her in his embrace...
User Comments
0 comments from readers