Chapter 215 - Saying Goodbye (1/2)

Shi Fengju had wanted his mother to help look after his wife, but it was not very nice to say it out as he was worried that it might get onto his mother’s bad side. His mother had always been a little oblivious, but she was unusually alert this time. She could not help but comment angrily with a smile, “I think what your big sister told me has some truth in them. Just what did Sang Wan give you to make you so thoughtful of her!”

Shi Fengju creased his eyebrows and said, “Mother, why do you say that! I’ve my reasons for respecting Sang Wan deeply. Sang Wan keeps the household well-organized, is filial to you, and took care of Big Sister to the best of her abilities. I have no idea what to say if you are unsatisfied with her!”

Wang Shi glanced at him once and sighed, “I know she’s good, but I don’t wish to see my son preferring the new and casting away the old! Ai, forget it, forget it, we’ll talk more about this when you come back! I actually feel that Fangzi and Sang Wan do get along well together, why do you insist on cutting your relationship with Fangzi!”

Shi Fengju said, “Since Mother raised the topic first, then I have something else I wish to tell Mother. When I am not around, let Cousin Fangzi serve by your side, but don’t let her intervene in anything else! Having someone around you will be able to distract you from your boredom!”

Wang Shi felt a little unhappy after what he said and told him unwittingly, “I know. I won’t mistreat your wife, so go back and have a good rest! You don’t have to come here tomorrow morning!”

Shi Fengju got up and bowed three times to Wang Shi to bid farewell before leaving.

At Ning Garden1, Sang Wan immediately ordered Zhide, Liu Ya, and Nanny Li to pack the things needed right after he left to inform Wang Shi. Everyone was shocked to know that their Young Master was going on a long trip the next morning. Seeing how dark the sky was, everyone made haste to pack. Nanny Li grumbled throughout, mostly about how he should not make rash arrangements.

When Shi Fengju came back, he saw that the house was a mess. Nanny Li was grumbling as she packed, but she could not bear to scold him when she saw him. She sighed and said, “This old servant will have a servant prepare the hot water now. Young Master, please take a bath first and have an early rest. This old servant and everyone else will have everything ready for tomorrow morning!”

“Thank you, Nanny!” Shi Fengju smiled and said, “For the days that I won’t be at home, I’ll have to trouble Nanny to take care of Sang Wan. Don’t let her stay indoors for too long and don’t let her get too tired!”

Nanny Li smiled and said, “This doesn’t need Young Master to say, this old servant knows what to do!”

After Shi Fengju took a bath, he ordered a servant to call Sang Wan to rest.

Nanny Li saw how Sang Wan seemed to want to refuse, and she quickly convinced her, “Young Mistress should go and accompany Young Master. This old servant here is enough to watch over this! I’m sure Young Master wishes to speak with you too! Besides, you might end up waking him if you went back while he’s asleep, and that won’t be good!”

Sang Wan, without a choice, could only nod and give some instructions before entering the chamber.

Shi Fengju placed both hands on the back of his head as he laid on the bed. The soft linen robe hung loosely on his body, leaving a fair bit of skin exposed.

Upon seeing Sang Wan, he smiled at her and got up before gesturing to her, “You know that I’m leaving in the morning, so why didn’t you come in earlier to accompany me? I had to send someone to beckon you over! Come here quickly!”

Sang Wan glared at him for a while before going up to him, “And whose fault was it? If I’m not present to watch, some things may get left out and it won’t be convenient for you! And since you’ll be in a hurry, there might not be any time for you to purchase anything that’s left out while you’re on your way!”

Shi Fengju’s heart warmed and he pulled her into his embrace. He hugged her tightly to feel the warmth of her body and lowered his head to say, “I’m not so particular about it. Besides, Nanny is a very conscientious person; she will take care of it well. Sang Wan, I will be away for very long, are you going to miss me, hm?”

He used his rough finger to run across her cheek, chin, and neck gently. Her body weakened from the sensation and she leaned entirely against him. Raising her eyes, she whispered softly, “I will.”

Shi Fengju curled his lips and said roughly, “Sang Wan, I’m suddenly regretting my decision. I shouldn’t have promised Second Uncle and Second Aunt that I’d go over there personally! Sang Wan, how am I supposed to get used to waking up tomorrow without you by my side!”

Sang Wan’s breathing turned to a mess as her heart beat faster. She grabbed his waist with her hands and puffed heavily, “Even if you don’t leave this time, don’t you have to make a few trips each year? I will patiently wait for you here…”

Shi Fengju was startled and he smiled. He kissed her hard on her fair face and said, “You’re right, I wasn’t thinking clearly just now! Sang Wan, we are going to part for nearly two months so you’ll have to obey me tonight…”

Sang Wan’s body tightened and a surge of emotions suddenly gushed from deep within her. Her clear eyes opened slightly and she wrapped herself tightly around his body.

Shi Fengju hummed and lowered his head to kiss her again.

After a night of intimacy, they held each other and fell asleep. Shi Fengju held her even harder than usual as she stuck herself to him. There was a feeling of sadness in her and she rested in his embrace on a whim.

When the day was finally bright again, Shi Fengju woke up. As he gradually opened his eyes, he saw his wife wrapping her arms around him. Her eyelashes were lowered and her eyes were shut tight as she was still sound asleep. He subconsciously curled his lips into a smile. After sleeping together on the same bed for so long, this was the first time she was so dependent on him.

Shi Fengju raised his hand to move her loose hair away from her face, and looked gently at her features. He could not bear to leave her, and he could not help but lower his head to kiss her lightly on her nose.

Sang Wan’s eyelashes fluttered and she opened her eyes slightly to look at Shi Fengju in a daze.

Shi Fengju was humored by her half-awake state and lightly let her go. He caressed her smooth shoulder and said gently, “Rest a little while more, I have to get up now!”

Seeing how Sang Wan wanted to get up, Shi Fengju pressed her down and smiled, “Weren’t you complaining about how tired you were yesterday? Why are you so energetic so early in the morning?”

Sang Wan’s face reddened, and she gave him a glare.

Shi Fengju let out a low laugh and said, “You don’t have to get up now. There’s still a while more before the sky becomes fully bright! I’ll leave after washing my face; you don’t have to see me off.”

“Okay,” Sang Wan nodded and said while looking straight at him, “Please take care while on your way!”

Shi Fengju nodded his head and pulled her blanket for her. Turning around, he took the inner robe that hung at the front of the bed frame and wore it properly before getting off the bed to retrieve a blue outer robe. He looked back at her with a smile and walked away quietly.

Gazing at his back and watching him take gentle steps, Sang Wan suddenly felt a strong sense of attachment. She called out to him, quickly pulling a large pink robe over herself and pushing away the blanket, as she ran towards him barefooted. She hugged him tightly from behind and left no gap between them.

“Fengju… You have to come back quickly…” Sang Wan’s nose was suddenly sour. Without her knowing, she was feeling sad about him leaving. The longing she felt was very sudden and it completely controlled her thoughts. She only knew that if she missed this moment, she did not know when the next time would be.

Shi Fengju was stunned. There were lots of emotions churning inside him. Her body was soft and gentle. His blood instantly boiled as her warmth wrapped around him; only he knew how smooth her skin was!

Shi Fengju wanted to turn and pull her into his embrace, but he could not bear to break the wonderful feeling of her body being close to his, so he raised his hands to hold her hands tightly, and he said with a low voice, “I promise you that I will come back quickly. Be good now and go back to sleep!”

Sang Wan rested her head against his back and shook her head. Her hands only became tighter around his waist, almost as if she would never be able to hold him again if she let go.

“Sang Wan…” She had never acted like a spoiled child, not wanting to part with him. Shi Fengju heart ached, yet he was happy and he could not help but feel dismayed. This bad woman, why was she only like this at this moment? If it were any other day, he would not hesitate to take a day off from work to accompany her.

But right now, he could not!

Shi Fengju let out a sigh and shook his head. He lowered his head and saw her smooth and fair arms wrapped around his waist. He froze, only realizing that she wore a thin robe and ran after him. The wide sleeves slid back and exposed half her arms.

“Sang Wan!” Shi Fengju turned around and lifted her with her legs before carrying her quickly to the bed. He covered her with the blanket before creasing his brows together, “The day is still cold, it won’t be good if you catch a cold! Remember to have the small kitchen boil a bowl of hot ginseng soup for you later. I have to leave now, be good!”

“Fengju!” Sang Wan pushed away the blanket and wrapped her arms around his neck as she gazed at him with her watery eyes. Shi Fengju was taken aback as the red lips closed in to touch his cold lips and give him a kiss.

Shi Fengju remained still and his breathing became rapid. Before he could press her down onto the bed, she had already turned over and pinned him down.