Chapter 2 - Awake (2/2)
“Nn…” Ruan Zhu bit her lower lip, using her delicate little hand to grab the other’s large and restless hand. She had seen on the internet before that a man’s lust was very strong upon awakening. The ones with a wife would push them underneath to make love for a period of time. Thinking of this, she immediately stiffened her body and didn’t dare to randomly move. Unlike last night when she thought the pleasant lovemaking was a dream, now she’s awake and at a loss.
“Zhu Zhu…” Yun Shi Yi hoarsely called her name before discovering her rejection and lowly laughed: “We’ve been married for a few days now. Are you still shy?”
Ruan Zhu lowered her eyes. She wasn’t shy, she was nervous and tense. No matter who it is, anyone that crossed over to find themselves lying a on large bed being teased by two men wouldn’t have a normal reaction.
“Our families live far apart so Eldest Cousin had never seen you before. But from the day we got married, Zhu Zhu became my, Yun Shi Yi’s, lawful wedded wife and I pledge that I will treat you well for a lifetime. All of my properties are now yours to control, including my own self that is now also yours. You don’t have to worry, it should be me that worries.[e] My life’s destiny is now placed in the palm of Zhu Zhu’s hand.”
The social status of men in this era is no longer great. Once home, they have to obediently listen to their wife’s words. Even a little mishap can be cause for divorce, and there are plenty of examples of this occurring. But in divorce, not only can the property not be taken back, all children born are also considered “owned” by the wife.
The men in this era have become accustomed to being controlled by their female counterpart. They believe it is heaven’s law and earth’s principle and no one had ever thought to change this unreasonable situation as even the country’s ruler fears his wife. Although this is the case, women still frequently protest that there are too many husbands and have asked to lessen the required number of husbands and childbirths.
What a joke. What are men supposed to do then? Could it be to shave their heads to become Buddhist monks?
The just-transmigrated Ruan Zhu was still shy when facing the people of this ancient era. Furthermore, this man that was holding her was her proper and official husband. She really didn’t know what to say or do. “Eldest Cousin.” She tried calling him, and found that this label wasn’t bad. It suited her much more than calling him ‘spouse’ or ‘hubby’.
“Does Zhu Zhu have a question to ask?” Yun Shi Yi stared at her with lust in his eyes, his fingertips drawing circles on her chest. They’ve only managed to have one pleasant night and it was on the day of their wedding. Scared of hurting her, he’s been patient, but Heaven knows how hard it’s been to suppress himself.
“That thing we did last night, can we not do it? I don’t want to…” She discovered his □ had risen, thus could only beg him with a reddened face. She truly hasn’t made any mental preparations yet and there was also another man sleeping behind her. It’s not that 3P is impossible, but they should wait until they’re more familiar with each other right?!
Yun Shi Yi didn’t respond. Instead, he leaned over and kissed her, intertwining their lips and tongues together. He explored her mouth for a while before letting her go and softly saying: “Eldest Cousin will serve Zhu Zhu in dressing. In a while, we still have to go out.”
Ruan Zhu nodded her head. Taking the opportunity while Yun Shi Wei was still asleep, she properly got ready without delay. She didn’t yet have the courage to face two men while being stark naked.
But how could that Second Cousin be so similar to a pig? They’ve talked for so long yet he still hasn’t woken.
She had already accepted Yun Shi Yi in her heart and enjoyed his service.
In her previous life, her family was ordinary and her appearance was average. It was only when she entered college and didn’t encounter any pursuers that a secret yearning for love emerged deep in her heart. She had hoped that someday, a tall and handsome man would kneel in front of her and woo her with a bouquet of flowers.
On campus and on the streets, her eyes had followed men with extraordinary looks, but she knew that with her average appearance she could never enter their eyes…
Now that she is being treated so carefully by an ultra-handsome guy that was most definitely considered eye candy, her vanity was truly satisfied.
[a] Meaning harem/reverse harem; could be any number of M:F
[b] The “Zhu” in both names are the same character. 阮珠 vs 秦珠
[c] aka polyandry ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
[d] 天经地义, idiom meaning right and proper
[e] Double meaning is that he’ll take care of all the worries now + having to be worried of his situation