Chapter 204 - Refusal (2/2)

“Missy,” All of a sudden, the thought about Sang Yufei popped up in Cai Yun’s mind, and she lowered her voice, “Why don’t you be honest with Young Mistress about your relationship with her family’s Second Young Master? She might even use all her means to prevent the marriage!”

“Absolutely not!” Shi Lian panicked to the point where she forgot to cry. Displeased with Cai Yun, she explained sternly, “Such a thing must not be said. Don’t you act rashly! Sister Sang Wan has always treated me well and often offers her help if it is within her ability. Telling her about our relationship might cause the situation to turn from bad to worse instead!”

“Missy…” Cai Yun could not understand.

Shi Lian let out a deep sigh before smiling bitterly, “Second Young Master Sang has a very reputable identity, while I am just a humble daughter of a lowly concubine. If Sister Sang Wan knew of our relationship… would she still help us?”

Cai Yun’s expression changed, and she blurted out, “Then what if Second Young Master Sang has a change of heart…”

“He won’t!” Shi Lian shook her head. “His feelings for me will not change! And even if he does, I can only blame myself for having misjudged him!”

Feeling dejected, Cai Yun lowered her head and went silent.

In the evening, Shi Fengju returned home from work. Sang Wan welcomed him back with a smile as she helped him untie his cloak and remove his coat. She took the silk robe that he usually wore at home from a servant, helped him wash his hands and face, and poured him a cup of tea to drink after they went into the warm room.

Throughout, Shi Fengju smiled and spoke with her about the various happenings within the household while enjoying her soft voice. This was the time he enjoyed most after his work. He would feel the warmth of being home with a wife who was understanding and caring.

“Did you miss me, mhm?” Shi Fengju signaled to the servant to leave before he pulled his wife into his embrace to enjoy their alone time.

“Aren’t you tired of asking the same question everyday?” Sang Wan teased him with a slight push.

Shi Fengju smiled. He held her slender and fair fingers in his hand and pulled them closer to his lips for a kiss. “Why would I? I love to hear you say ‘I miss you’ to me! Sang Wan, you should know how much I think of you at every moment!”

Sang Wan’s face turned red-hot and she pouted at him shyly. She pulled her hand free and took a step forward before turning to give him a smile, “Are you tired? I’ll give you a little massage before we go for our dinner!”

Shi Fengju nodded and rested against a chair behind him. Sang Wan went to his back and massaged his shoulders and neck. Shi Fengju exhaled comfortably as he closed his eyes to further relax himself.

After a short while, Liu Ya shouted from behind the screen to ask whether dinner should be served. Sang Wan answered her before nudging Shi Fengju up. He stretched his shoulders with a little twist and turn, then hugged Sang Wan, “My wife is the best, I feel so comfortable and relaxed now! Let’s turn in early tonight, shall we?” He approached her and ended his words in a seductive tone.

Heat once again crawled up Sang Wan’s face and she chided him gently, “Has Lord gone through the account books yet? There should be a lot to handle with the newly opened store!”

Shi Fengju laughed, “there are the shopkeepers, it’s not like I have to do everything myself. Right now, I just want to spend quality time with my lovely wife!”

Sang Wan did not respond, and instead pulled him out to have dinner. Shi Fengju curled his lips upwards, his eyes only filled with her.

After dinner, they stood at the hallway to appreciate the flowers and encourage better digestion. In a short while, Shi Fengju urged the servants to prepare a hot water bath.

The sky had turned dark when they were finally done bathing and drying their hair. Shi Fengju grumbled about being weary from work as he dragged his wife along with him into their chamber. Once the doors were closed, he pulled her closer towards him and they started getting intimate.

Sang Wan drowned herself in his kisses, and her half-inviting actions turned Shi Fengju on even more.

“Sang Wan, are you tired?” After some cleaning up and wiping, Shi Fengju laid down beside his wife and pulled her into his embrace. Pecking her face, brows, and nose, he felt an indescribable tenderness for her.

Sang Wan’s mind was on Shi Lian’s marriage. She wanted to bring up the matter to Shi Fengju tonight, but who knew they would end up having an intimate moment with each other. She did not want to throw a wet blanket over such an occasion. However, who knew what the situation would turn into the next day? It may already be too late for any changes to be made if her mother-in-law had her mind made up.

“Ouch!” Sang Wan was lost in thoughts when she felt a sudden sting on her fingertips. She looked down to witness her husband, who was the culprit, smiling innocently at her.

Annoyed by him, Sang Wan pulled her hand away and chided, “Are you a dog? Why are you nibbling at my fingers?”

Shi Fengju laughed deeply as he placed a kiss on Sang Wan’s lamenting lips, “That’s because you were so lost in thought!”