"Yes!" The voice rang out, and the footsteps quickly faded into the distance.
Shen Lixue felt a chill all over her body and was weak. She desperately needed to rest. With her slender fingers, she took a brand-new brocade quilt from her side and placed it in front of Dongfang Heng: "You can use this quilt tonight!"
Dongfang Heng's handsome face instantly darkened: "Do you want to sleep with me under separate blankets?" What's the difference between sleeping with one blanket per person and sleeping in separate rooms or beds?
He had already let bygones be bygones regarding what happened during the day, but she was still angry.
"I caught a cold and I'm afraid I'll pass it on to you!" As the medicine took effect, Shen Lixue felt dizzy and weak, her body even more limp and powerless. She mumbled, pulling the brocade quilt around herself and wrapping herself tightly in it, her head resting on the pillow, her back to Dongfang Heng.
The best way to prevent catching a cold is to sleep in separate beds, but it was already late at night and the weather was cold. Shen Lixue didn't want to sleep on the soft couch by the window, and Dongfang Heng was also uncomfortable sleeping there, so she thought of sleeping with separate blankets.
She was facing inwards, and her breath sprayed onto the inside of the bed. By the time it reached Dongfang Heng, the amount of bacteria causing the cold had decreased significantly. He had martial arts skills and internal energy protecting him, so he should not catch a cold again.
Dongfang Heng's gloomy expression softened. It turned out he wasn't angry, but worried that the boy might catch a cold. Looking at the small body curled up in the quilt, a hint of pity flashed in his sharp eyes.
In her hazy state, Shen Lixue felt a little cold and wanted to add another blanket. Suddenly, one side of the quilt was pulled open, and a warm body lay down inside. Strong and powerful arms embraced her small waist and held her tightly in their arms.
Her back was pressed against the warm chest of the person who came, the warmth seeping into her skin through the thin clothes, warming her slightly chilly body. The faint scent of pine lingered in her nose. Shen Lixue turned around and saw Dongfang Heng's handsome face magnified infinitely: "I caught a cold, aren't you afraid I'll pass it on to you?"
Although a cold is a minor illness, it can still be quite uncomfortable if you catch it. Nobody wants to get sick for no reason.
"I possess internal martial arts skills, so I don't fall ill so easily!" Dongfang Heng's gaze was gentle, and his tone was soft. His white jade palm gently stroked Shen Lixue's smooth forehead, and the fever subsided a little. The pills were gradually taking effect.
He gently pressed his full forehead against her smooth forehead, feeling the difference between them. The temperature was still a bit high, but the pill would take effect and the fever would soon come down.
Under the glow of the luminous pearl, Shen Lixue's eyes, as black as ink, shimmered with a gentle light, clear and bright as water. Looking into Dongfang Heng's unfathomable eyes, she hesitated for a long while before softly saying, "Dongfang Heng, actually, Lu Jiangfeng and I..."
"Don't mention him again!" Upon hearing the name Lu Jiangfeng, a fierce murderous aura instantly flashed in Dongfang Heng's gentle yet sharp eyes, a cold glint that sent chills down one's spine.
Shen Lixue's clear gaze dimmed slightly, and she fell silent, saying nothing more. She feared that her affair with Lu Jiangfeng would become a thorn in Dongfang Heng's heart, something that could never be explained or clarified. She and Dongfang Heng were husband and wife, destined to spend their lives together, and she did not want any misunderstandings between them, especially not this kind of misunderstanding.
Shen Lixue had always been radiant and full of energy in front of Dongfang Heng, but seeing her listless state now made Dongfang Heng feel somewhat irritated.
He wanted to use Lu Jiangfeng's incident to teach her a lesson and not forgive her easily, but looking at her current state, she was like a lifeless wooden doll. If he didn't forgive her, she would remain depressed and unable to muster any more energy: "Let's let bygones be bygones about what happened during the day, and don't mention it again!"
Shen Lixue was taken aback, then looked up at Dongfang Heng: "You're not blaming me anymore?"
Dongfang Heng lowered his eyelids, his tone low and solemn: "If there is a next time..."
"I swear, there will never be a next time." Shen Lixue raised her right hand, her eyes sparkling. Her listlessness vanished instantly, and she returned with renewed vigor.
"It's late, get some rest!" Dongfang Heng's sexy thin lips lightly kissed Shen Lixue's forehead, his strong arms reaching under her neck to give her a pillow. His jade-like fingers gently stroked her soft, smooth black hair. He sighed inwardly, hoping that Lixue would not make the same mistake again.
"Okay!" Shen Lixue turned around and nestled her soft body into Dongfang Heng's arms. The two had reconciled. He wasn't afraid of catching a cold, so she naturally had no more concerns. She hugged his strong body with her slender arms, closed her eyes, and a beautiful smile appeared on her lips.
Feeling relaxed and sleepy, coupled with her illness and weakness, she quickly drifted off to sleep.
With her soft, boneless body in his arms, and her gentle, even breathing, Dongfang Heng felt a surge of excitement. However, Shen Lixue was still ill and weak, so he couldn't be presumptuous. He buried his face in her fragrant neck, greedily inhaling the scent that was unique to her.
The fever on Shen Lixue's body gradually subsided, and her rosy face slowly returned to normal. Her long eyelashes curled up, and her peaceful and serene sleeping face was so beautiful that one couldn't bear to defile it.
Dongfang Heng's eyes were as deep as the vast ocean. He hugged Shen Lixue tightly, his handsome face pressed against her beautiful face. He looked up at the window and wondered why it wasn't dawn yet.
As the morning mist dissipated, golden rays shone through the clouds onto the earth. Inside the courtyard, a man and a woman slept in each other's arms on a large bed.
Suddenly, the woman's eyelashes trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes. Her dark pupils were like a deep pool, shimmering with a clear light. Her mind was clear, and her body felt light. The weakness and exhaustion she felt last night had completely disappeared.
A faint scent of pine lingered around her, and warm breath brushed against her ear. A strong, powerful arm wrapped around her waist, and she was nestled in Dongfang Heng's arms.
Looking sideways at Dongfang Heng, he had his eyes closed, his breathing even, lacking his usual sharpness and profundity, but possessing more wisdom and tranquility. His lips were slightly pursed, and the beautiful lines of his face were as soft as a poem or painting.
Shen Lixue sees Dongfang Heng every day, and when she opens her eyes to see him, she still can't take her eyes off him. The number one handsome man in Qingyan is indeed well-deserved.
The sky was already bright, and Shen Lixue felt refreshed and no longer sleepy. She let out a long sigh of relief, gently grasped Dongfang Heng's wrist with her small hand, and prepared to remove the arm that was across her waist. Unexpectedly, the arm suddenly tightened and pulled her into his arms, and his sexy thin lips pressed heavily on her cherry lips.
Shen Lixue blinked hard, but his obsidian-like eyes remained close, unmoving: "When did you wake up?"
"Just now!" Dongfang Heng gently kissed her soft lips, his voice low and suggestive: "Are you cured?"
"I'm fine now!" Shen Lixue's head was no longer dizzy, her body was no longer cold and she had strength again; her cold had completely disappeared.
"That's good!" Dongfang Heng gently kissed her slightly swollen cherry lips, which seemed to still have the taste of clear soup and pills. His sharp eyes were filled with smiles. Her cold had been cured and her body had returned to normal. He could now eat her without worry.
His jade-like fingers reached down to her waist, loosening the sash of her nightgown to reveal a large expanse of fair and delicate skin. His dark eyes instantly deepened, and a gentle kiss landed on her slender neck. Accompanied by a faint fragrance, he left one mark after another on her body.
Dongfang Heng's jade-like fingers gently caressed Shen Lixue's delicate skin, sending waves of tingling sensations through her body. Lost in a daze, her beautiful eyes filled with a thin layer of mist. Bright light reflected into her eyes, and she murmured softly, "Heng... it's... daytime now!"
“No one dares to trespass here!” Dongfang Heng’s white jade fingers ripped open the straps on her back, and the scarlet bodice embroidered with magnolia petals fell off, revealing a beautiful spring scene. His deep eyes were filled with a hint of sadness as he held the trembling body beneath him tightly and gently comforted her.
"I...I still need to go...to the Zhenguo Marquis's residence for a medical checkup..." An ambiguous, coquettish voice escaped from Shen Lixue's lips. Dongfang Heng's body trembled, and a surge of anger rose in his chest. He roared, "You are not allowed to go to the Zhenguo Marquis's residence again!"
Shen Lixue was taken aback by Dongfang Heng's strong reaction, saying, "I... the old lady's illness is not completely cured yet. I must see this through to the end!" She didn't care about the ten thousand taels of gold. She had known the old lady for a while and considered her a friend. Helping her cure her headache was fulfilling her duty as a friend.
"Write down the treatment method, and I'll have other doctors treat you at the Zhenguo Marquis's residence!" Dongfang Heng didn't want Shen Lixue to have any further involvement with the Zhenguo Marquis's residence, especially that Lu Jiangfeng. He was determined to keep Lixue far away from him.
"Alright!" Shen Lixue pushed Dongfang Heng away, grabbed a bathrobe from the side and put it on, then got out of bed. Dongfang Heng harbored resentment towards Lu Jiangfeng and did not want her to see him again. If she ignored his advice and insisted on going to the Zhenguo Marquis's mansion, the two of them would definitely have another argument.
The old lady's illness is already 70-80% cured. A few more days of acupuncture and she'll be fine. It would be the same if other doctors went to treat her.
"What are you doing?" Dongfang Heng lay half-reclined on the bed, looking at Shen Lixue, who was wearing a bathrobe and walking barefoot on the carpet. A hint of anger flashed in his sharp eyes. Just now, she suddenly pushed him away, and he was caught off guard and had no time to stop her.
"Write down the treatment steps!" Shen Lixue said softly, walking to the small table, taking out a sheet of Xuan paper, dipping a wolf-hair brush in ink, and quickly writing.
Dongfang Heng's handsome face instantly turned as black as ink. He only told her to write down the treatment steps, not that he was going to do it now. She actually acted on her impulses, pushed him away, and went to write down the steps. Did the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone have more appeal than him?
The treatment steps were not complicated, and Shen Lixue wrote them in great detail. After finishing the book, she checked it carefully again. After confirming that there were no errors, she turned around to tell Dongfang Heng, but found that the large bed was empty and Dongfang Heng had disappeared.
Where are they?