By the time Ji Wushang realized what was happening, he had already sworn a solemn oath.
Ji Wushang pulled his hand down. "I won't allow you to say that! I don't want to share you with anyone, but I can't hurt you, do you understand?" Ji Wushang pouted and looked at him. Yes, if he liked her, she would definitely choose the most beautiful woman for him and give her to him. She would even give up her position as his wife!
If you love him, what can't you do? You've seen his sincerity, and he's done so much for you. How could you bear to be selfish again?
I'm content as long as I treat him well. As long as I can fulfill his wishes and see him happy, that's enough for me.
Nan Xuzong looked at her, staring at her for a long time. "Wu Shang, Wu Shang..." he sighed. "My heart has only you. There is no room for anything else. As for taking concubines, I, Nan Xuzong, would never do it and would never stoop to it!"
"Then, then the baby..." Ji Wushang mumbled after a long while.
“Baby, I would never want a child that wasn’t born to me by you.” Nan Xuzong lowered his head and gently kissed her full forehead. “Do you understand, my Miss Wushang?”
Miss Wushang...
Upon hearing this, Ji Wushang was suddenly stunned. Miss Wushang... Miss Wushang! Why would he address her like that? But it feels so familiar, where have I heard it before?
Nan Xuzong looked at her and smiled. "What's wrong?"
"I'm fine." Ji Wushang looked at him. "Could you call me Miss Wushang again?"
Nan Xuzong kissed her small lips and said, "Miss Wushang." His voice was like a fine wine aged for many years, and every word penetrated her heart.
Miss Wushang...
A voice seemed to flash through Ji Wushang's mind. Unfortunately, it drifted so far away that he couldn't catch it!
"Is something on your mind?" Nan Xuzong looked at her expression. "Tell me, has something happened?"
"No, I... I think I've heard you call me that before..." Ji Wushang blushed and looked at him shyly.
He was slightly taken aback. Had he called her that before? But he had only called her that because he wanted to tease her and make her promise. Before, he always called her Miss Ji.
"Never mind, I can't remember again." Ji Wushang looked at him. "Shouldn't we go back?"
Looking at her slightly embarrassed face, Nan Xuzong said instead, "No, we still have things to do."
"What is it?" Ji Wushang blurted out. The next second, any words were silenced by his lips. He absorbed her beauty.
Nan Xuzong's eyes were deep and unwavering. He wasn't afraid; there was still some time left, and he wouldn't give up this opportunity! He had always cherished it and had always been working hard! He would definitely find a good way to solve everything!
He relentlessly attacked and seized territory.
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"Cong, stop, um..." She didn't want to be so intimate with him here. What if she couldn't walk back later? She didn't want that... Ji Wushang was lost in his kiss, but because of her inner reluctance, she still maintained a trace of resistance.
His burning eyes were fixed on her, his Adam's apple bobbing, sweat dripping from his forehead and hair. He gently wrapped her clothes around her, inwardly scolding himself for being too hasty, then embraced her, saying, "Stop, just stop... be good, I'll just hold you for now."
"Mmm." She nodded gently, letting him hold her. His passion gradually subsided before he laid her down. "Let's go back!"
"Okay." Ji Wushang nodded shyly, tucked in his clothes, fastened his belt, and then stepped forward.
He straightened his clothes, then looked up at Ji Wushang and saw the kiss mark he had just left on her neck. He gave a silly smile.
Ji Wushang immediately knew there was a problem and looked at herself abruptly. "I... did I not tidy myself up properly?" After checking herself, she immediately realized that her lips must be red and swollen. She looked at him with a hint of coquettish anger in her eyes, but he leisurely took out a small bottle from his bosom. "Here, let your husband wipe them for you."
"Nan Xuzong!" Ji Wushang scolded, "You really... are so bad!" He was about to hit him when he said that. Ji Wushang simply couldn't find any other words to describe him, and he was afraid that he would get angry, so he could only find a more neutral word.
Nan Xuzong grinned. "I'll only be naughty with you." He then covered her hand with his and placed it on his chest. "Don't move, be good." His smile was so charming that Ji Wushang couldn't help but be captivated, and she listened to his words and really didn't move.
Nan Xuzong looked at her, then slowly applied the medicine from the bottle to her lips, his palm gently caressing her beauty, his eyes filled with tenderness. His eyes held a smile, a tenderness he had never seen before.
Ji Wushang was too embarrassed to look any further and lowered his head.
Nan Xuzong smiled and said, "I'll wipe the hickeys off your neck for you." He didn't say the words "hickeys."
Ji Wushang blushed, but still obediently raised his head slightly.
His fingers caressed her neck, and he finally couldn't help but kiss her a few more times. "No, no more... Cong..." Ji Wushang was afraid that he would do something reckless, so she pushed his head away.
There was an awkward look on his face. "Um, I, I couldn't help it...hehe..." He let out another silly laugh.
Ji Wushang sighed helplessly, "Hurry up, it's getting late, we need to go back to the manor."
"Yes, yes." Nan Xuzong nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, his eyes regaining their dark depths, and carefully helped apply the medicine to her neck.
Seeing that the marks quickly faded and the swelling on his lips disappeared, Nan Xuzong couldn't help but marvel at the medicine's miraculous effects.
"Alright." Ji Wushang stood cheerfully in front of him. "We can go back now! Don't forget our important business!"
"Yes, it's serious business." A hint of ambiguity flashed in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Ji Wushang blushed with embarrassment, "I was referring to the matter of Wang Cizi and the others."
“It’s important business as well.” Nan Xuzong nodded.
Helpless, Ji Wushang walked behind him and said, "Husband, it's time to go!"
"Yes, my wife." She played with him, so he played with her too. Nan Xuzong took her hand, "My wife, give me a kiss."
"Shameless!" Ji Wushang scolded, and immediately pushed his wheelchair back.
"Stop, this isn't the way!" Nan Xuzong shouted quickly.
Ji Wushang obediently stopped. "Then which way do we go?"
"Come with me." Nan Xuzong looked at her. "See, you've remembered?"
"Remember what? Remember these roads? Hmm, not bad!" Ji Wushang blurted out. His memory was pretty good; he could remember most of the roads he had traveled and the books he had read.
"Good that you remember." His lips twitched. "Come on, look at these, I'll teach you."
Ji Wushang sensed something was wrong. "Stop."
"Huh?" He turned around and looked at her in surprise. "What's wrong?"
Looking into his eyes, Ji Wushang still said, "It's alright."
"Hmm." His eyebrows curved into a smile immediately.
Seeing his reaction, Ji Wushang suppressed her thoughts and followed him.
As he pushed the wheelchair, he explained the purpose of every mechanism and exit, where food was stored, where silver and jewelry were kept, and so on, telling Ji Wushang everything without reservation. Ji Wushang nodded and wrote it all down.
I dare not deliberately forget him, for fear that one day I might be able to help him. First, I must not hold him back, and then I must enrich myself to help him through this short life. With him by my side, I will never be alone.
Nan Xuzong held her hand and walked with her, saying many things before slowly walking out.
Ji Wushang then realized that he and the other person had actually arrived at the September Pavilion! That is to say, the Jade Pavilion and the September Pavilion are connected!
Ji Wushang was quite surprised, but Nan Xuzong laughed and said, "Well, you've remembered everything? There are still many things you need to remember!"
"I think I can remember it." Ji Wushang didn't dare to boast too much, but he felt relieved after hearing her words. With her intelligence, as long as she was willing to memorize, he only needed to say it once and she would definitely remember it. Moreover, she would definitely not let him down!
Ji Wushang was stunned by his gaze. She looked back at her clothes and, finding no stains or dirt, looked up at him and asked, "Why are you staring at me?"
"Because I can't get enough of looking at it." Nan Xuzong smiled, then said seriously, "Let's go, have our meal, and then head back to the manor!"
Hearing his cheerful voice, all the gloom in Ji Wushang's heart was swept away, and he didn't even pay much attention to his strange reactions, just thinking that he was as cunning as ever.
When they returned to the Marquis's residence, they had just arrived at Moxuan Garden when a maid announced that Aunt Zhao had arrived!
Upon hearing the name Aunt Zhao, Nan Xuzong's face immediately darkened. "What is she doing here!"
The maidservant lowered her head, not daring to speak.
Ji Wushang tugged at Nan Xucong, "Cong, don't do this."
Nan Xuzong had a sour look on his face, clearly indicating: I just don't like her coming here!
Ji Wushang turned around and asked the maid, "Where is Aunt Zhao?"
"Auntie is still at Zhuangshu Garden. She said she'll only come over if the Princess Consort is free, to discuss matters at the manor," the maidservant said timidly, seeing Ji Wushang's gentle demeanor. She didn't dare look at the two of them at all.
Nan Xuzong kept a cold, tense expression. "Wu Shang is not available!"
“Cong.” Ji Wushang turned around and took his hand. “At least Aunt Zhao is still in power now, how can we refuse? Besides, there’s still some time before dinner.”
Nan Xuzong's face gradually warmed up as she pulled and tugged at him with a playful and coquettish air, but he didn't say anything or stop her anymore.
Even if Aunt Zhao comes, it will be the same! I will definitely be there to watch her, and if she makes any inappropriate moves, I will not let her off!
Seeing his reaction, Ji Wushang released his hand and then turned to the maid, saying, "Then please invite Aunt Zhao to sit in the courtyard! The weather is perfect for basking in the sun and warming up."
The maid nodded in agreement, "Thank you, Princess Consort!"
"Go ahead!" Ji Wushang said, "Please invite Aunt Zhao to sit in the courtyard." "Yes!" The maid immediately ran out.
Ji Wushang turned around and looked at Nan Xuzong. Nan Xuzong looked at Ji Wushang with a pout, like a wronged child. Ji Wushang stepped forward and asked, "What's wrong with you? Hmm?" He then gently flicked Nan Xuzong's nose.
Nan Xuzong couldn't help but smile. His wife always knew how to do things her own way! He used to gently stroke her nose like this, and now she was doing the same to him!
Seeing that his mood had improved, Ji Wushang leaned on his shoulder and said, "Don't look so sour. I am your legal wife and a member of the Marquis's family. Naturally, I should prioritize the Marquis's family. Otherwise, people outside will say that I am disrespectful to my elders because I am your wife or the eldest daughter of the General's family. They will say that I have become lazy, unkind, and unfilial after marrying into the Marquis's family."
Nan Xuzong, hearing her words, finally understood some of her difficulties. He was a man, and because of his leg injury, he could only return to the manor occasionally, out of respect for his father, the Marquis. He knew that infighting within the inner court was common, but he hadn't realized it could be so intense. Although he knew from books about the social constraints faced by women in the Great Xia Zhou Dynasty, he didn't know the constraints were far greater than he had imagined.
Seeing that he was relieved, Ji Wushang smiled, and then the two of them entered the Moxuan Garden together.
"Since Aunt Zhao is coming, I need to prepare first, otherwise she'll definitely make things difficult for me." A sly glint flashed in Ji Wushang's eyes. "Aunt Zhao is thinking of taking a concubine for you!"
Upon hearing this, Nan Xuzong's face immediately darkened. "If they want to die, I will grant their wish!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Wushang stepped forward and said, "If you don't take a concubine, Second Young Master Nan certainly will!"
“That’s him, I don’t care!” Nan Xuzong said.
"Ji Yinxue will be worried," Ji Wushang said with a smile, then called out to the outside, "Zhu'er, go and invite the Second Young Mistress to a gathering at Moxuan Garden!"
"Yes." Zhu'er, who was outside, immediately replied, and then, hearing footsteps, ran out of the courtyard.
Nan Xuzong nodded, "I'll listen to you."
"Ji Yinxue is proud and arrogant, and extremely shrewd. She will not allow anyone to threaten her position. Therefore, if anyone tries to marry the Second Young Master Nan and steal her position as his legal wife, she will definitely use all sorts of schemes to defend her rights. At that time, things will be in chaos on the Second Young Master Nan's side."
"Hmm." Nan Xuzong poured her a cup of tea. "So, you're inviting her over?"
“Exactly.” Ji Wushang nodded, then took the teacup he was offered and drank it.
Just then, someone outside called out, "Your Highness, Your Highness's Consort, Consort Zhao and Miss Zhao have arrived."