Chapter 4 (1/2)

Chapter 4: l.u.s.t Once More [R18]

Li Rufeng did not work the past two days so he rested at home with his lovely wife. As newlyweds, he naturally wanted to keep her company but apart from mealtimes, she would stay in the study all day.

All day, he would watch her as she read.

As night fell, the city became ablaze with lights.

After her shower, Xu Mo laid down on the consort chair while her wet silky black hair draped down as water droplets dripped down.

The man's gaze fell on her as he lightly stepped into the room. He moved towards the chest of drawers and took out a handkerchief.

She opened her eyes slowly and faced him as he lifted her head on to his lap. She wanted to get up but was firmly held down.

”Princess, you will get a headache if you sleep with wet hair.” Li Rufeng whispered quietly while he used internal forces* to dry her hair.

*TL-note: Also called Inner Energy, Internal Strength, Internal Power, or Internal Force. The cultivated energy within a martial artist's body. Utilizing it, a martial artist can accomplish superhuman feats of speed, agility, strength, endurance, etc… It can even be used to heal wounds and nullify poisons.

Xu Mo let him do what he wants and pouted, ”I did not sleep.”

The man's mouth curled, ”Yes, you are not asleep.”

The pampering tone is his words made the young lady blush like a red plum in the snow which made her seem even more lovable.

He swallowed and his mouth became extremely dry as he witnessed this scene. It has been a few days since that night but whenever he displayed the slightest desire, she would distance herself.

He learned later from books that a woman's first was not always pleasurable so much so that it would be very painful. Therefore, prominent families would often choose concubines who had a calm demeanour. That night, he was reckless and never even thought to look into this so it was natural she would be fearful.

But today, he can endure no longer.

When her hair was dried, Li Rufeng removed the handkerchief and left it aside then lifted her up.

”I……don't want to sleep yet.” Xu Mo licked her lips and curled into a circle.

Li Rufeng walked a few steps towards the bed and laid her down, ”Not sleep, we are not sleeping.” The implication of those repeated words made her s.h.i.+ver non-stop.

Xu Mo understood his meaning but his burning gaze scared her. She stammered, ”I don't want……” but before she could continue a finger pressed against her lips.

”Mo-er*, we are husband and wife so these things are unavoidable. I used to be able to endure but since that night it has been impossible without you. Plus, I am at my prime right now.” As he spoke, his hand slowly moved towards the hem of her pink nightdress.

*TL-note: Er means child. It is often used as a diminutive marker; in a name, it is equivalent to the English '-y' or '-ie' ending such as Tommy or Jackie. In this case, it is used as a term of endearment.

At this moment, the idea that being a modern person, she had to blindly submit to others in ancient times made her feel somewhat reluctant.

As her nightdress was taken off leaving only the cheongsam covering her chest, she tried to obstruct him.

At lightning speed, she quickly rolled went under the quilt and moved to the innermost corner of the bed while her eyes were locked on him in full defence mode.

Xu Mo knew this was not good but she was afraid! If this was the modern world, her body would be categorised as underage. Moreover, their bodies don't fit together at all. What was even worse was this seemingly calm man nearly disa.s.sembled her during those two days.

Ah! Girls are really pitiful in ancient times!

While she was absent-minded, that person crept closer and broke through her last protective barrier to whisper, ”What are you afraid of.”

Xu Mo panicked as she stared at his gentle expression.

Once again, she was held down underneath his body but Xu Mo already gave up resisting. The disparity of strengths between them was too great and she felt like a cat that he had just caught effortlessly.