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Fool!
Chu Gexing stared at her.
He couldn't say much, but he could move.
“I like it,” he said, reaching out and firmly grasping her retreating hand. “I want it!”
Fifth update! I was worried I wouldn't be able to update, so I set my alarm for 5 AM and got up to write. Pretty diligent, right? XD
Chapter 199 of "Turning the Tide of Gentleness": A Scheme of Rights and Interests
It turns out that this person is also very easy to bribe; I hadn't realized he had this trait before.
The gift was given with trepidation; it wasn't a lie, but a genuine desire to give it to him. It was bought the night before she left Fengcheng, when Chu Gexing accompanied her to the night market. At first glance, she simply found the little thing pleasing to the eye, paused for a moment, and was about to leave—she didn't want to put any thought into something insignificant, especially since it cost money. But when she saw the delicate little dragon on it, she suddenly, inexplicably, wanted to…
Uh, after thinking about it for a long time, I think we should all try to curry favor with the people around Chu Zhen. Although Chu Gexing has a bad temper, it would be good if the two of them could always maintain a distance that is neither too close nor too far.
Unexpectedly, he was so accommodating, taking it as if he were snatching it away, though he still maintained a stubbornly indifferent expression.
At first, he clearly said that this thing was ugly, and looked down on it with a disdainful expression, which made her feel inferior and she didn't dare to take it out.
I didn't expect things to change so quickly.
Chu Gexing touched the jade, which had been warmed by his body heat, and lay on the quilt on the floor with his back to the bed, smiling slightly.
Surprisingly, this thing was actually meant for him.
So holding it in my hand always feels unreal.
It seems they took something from someone else and will return it soon.
It feels so strange, but I can't shake it off.
Moreover, I didn't like it at first. I thought the green was incredibly childish and the dragon was very distorted.
But once it was in my hands, I suddenly realized how good it was.
The greenery was as refreshing as the first tender bud of spring, and the shape of the little dragon was extremely exquisite, almost lifelike. It was amazing that the guy could pick out such a good thing.
The more I look at it, the more I like it. Or perhaps this is what they call cherishing one's own possessions.
Afraid of losing it, I held it tightly in my palm.
These two always go to bed early once night falls.
One sleeps on the bed. The other sleeps under the bed; neither intrudes on the other.
Tang Leyan was the type to go to sleep as soon as night fell, so she didn't think much of it.
She just felt that Chu Gexing was working too hard, so she stood guard at the foot of her bed like a gatekeeper, working hard without complaining or uttering a sound.
If she were to do this, she would probably be complaining endlessly.
Thinking about this, a feeling of admiration for him welled up in my heart.
They simply went to sleep at night, not voluntarily, but under duress.
Because of the special nature of the place we live in.
Diancui Pavilion was a famous brothel.
It should be said that there was hardly a quiet place in the entire room. The deliberately coquettish voices of women and the casual laughter of men rose and fell, and occasionally strange moans and sounds of barely concealed passion could be heard.
Although this room was a "relatively quiet" place that Su Keren had specially arranged.
But even in the quietest place, it's still inside the Diancui Pavilion.
If they didn't sleep, the two of them would sit quietly facing each other in the room, the house so lifeless that it only served to highlight the lavish and decadent scene outside.
Even the most composed person can't help but get distracted.
Fortunately, Tang Leyan is not the type to endure for long.
Fortunately, Chu Gexing was not someone who could easily lose patience.
Therefore, once night fell, the two would live separately in different places, facing each other in solitude. They pretended that the sounds of passionate lovemaking outside did not exist, and thus they remained at peace.
But tonight is a little different.
The main reason why Chu Gexing would rather endure being dressed as a woman than leave was because this place was safe.
Brothels and pleasure quarters attract little attention, and few would suspect anything. The envoy bestowing a marriage upon Shun, along with his deputy, are both here.
Moreover, Su Keren is exceptionally resourceful and can indeed be of great help. She often finds miraculous medicines for Tang Leyan, which helps suppress her sudden and severe illness.
Chu Gexing waited until Tang Leyan's injuries had healed before leaving.
But even in the safest place, there's no guarantee that no one will come to bother you.
The Cui Pavilion is renowned, and recently, the "Peerless Beauty" has become even more famous. Su Keren has kept all other lecherous men out of the way. However, some people have come under the guise of the government, and Su Keren has no choice but to accept them.
Tang Leyan was dozing off when the knocking sounded.
Chu Ge was struggling to count the jadeite.
One piece, two pieces, three pieces... jadeite fluttering everywhere.
I just can't fall asleep.
He could hear every sound outside clearly. Through the window paper, he could hear every faint groan, which never stopped. He hated his extraordinary hearing and eyesight more than ever before.
He suddenly became alert when he heard unusual footsteps.
The footsteps seemed to be some distance away.
Over the past few days, Chu Gexing had clearly heard all the footsteps coming and going from Diancui Pavilion.
This was the first time I had ever heard this sound.
Moreover, their footsteps were steady, clearly indicating that they were trained fighters, and there were quite a few of them.
He listened intently again:
And then I heard Su Keren's voice again.
Chu Gexing thought for a moment quickly, then suddenly sat up from the ground.
Tang Leyan, half asleep on the bed, vaguely sensed him getting up and asked indistinctly, "What's wrong?"
Chu Gexing's mind raced, trying to figure out what to do now.
Should we leave with her now, or...?
However, her injuries are not fully healed, and moving her rashly might worsen them. It's not the best course of action.
Seeing that he remained silent, Tang Leyan slowly opened her eyes and turned her head to look at him.
He reached out and lifted the red curtain, then asked, "Hmm?"
His voice carried a hint of languor, as if he were half asleep.
When she raised her hand, her shirt slipped down, revealing half of her snow-white arm.
Chu Gexing saw this and frowned.
Or there is a way that can be used, but...
The footsteps drew closer, fast approaching, and Su Keren's voice, now increasingly angry, said, "My lord, I've already told you, that's the girls' quarters over there. Are you going to do this...?"
It seemed impossible to stop the person who came.
Tang Leyan seemed to hear the voice as well, and half-awake from her daze: "It seems..."
Chu Gexing said in a low voice, "Don't speak, someone is coming."
Tang Leyan responded with an "Oh," and as drowsiness overcame her, she forced herself to ask, "What, what should we do?"
Chu Gexing leaped up, grabbed the bedding in his hand, thought for a moment, rolled it into a ball, quickly stuffed it into the cabinet next to him, and then jumped onto the bed.
"You... um... what are you doing..." Tang Leyan was in a daze when she felt someone else beside her, with a warm breath and a familiar scent.
"Shh!" Chu Gexing reached out and hugged her, whispering in her ear, "Leyan, just bear with it."
Tang Leyan struggled uncomfortably for a moment, but Chu Gexing didn't stop. He unbuttoned half of his own clothes and reached out to her, pulling the clothes off the uninjured half of her body down to her shoulder.
Tang Leyan noticed and called out softly.
Chu Gexing withdrew his hand, but hearing the footsteps approaching the door, he gritted his teeth and reached out again, deliberately stroking her shoulder, eliciting a soft moan from her, her body shrinking slightly. He then breathed heavily before whispering, "Be good, just bear with it... just a little while..."
The door was suddenly pushed open.
Chapter 200 of "Turning the Tender Land Upside Down": The Red Silk Curtain
Outside the room, the warbling of orioles could still be heard; inside the red silk curtains, they slept like mandarin ducks.
Chu Gexing rolled over and laid Tang Leyan on top of him, only revealing a patch of snow-white shoulder facing outwards. He lifted his clothes, but she pressed them down tightly, concealing the boundless spring scenery. With each movement, the limp clothes fell to the side of the bed, swaying alluringly.
He reached out, his touch gentle and tender, and brushed the hair from her forehead, revealing her bright and clear face. Compared to him, her appearance was quite deceptive. At that moment, her gaze was hazy and dreamy, as if she were lost in her own world. To an outsider, it appeared to be the arrogant and passionate state of someone overflowing with spring fever. But he knew that the reason for this was that she was—too sleepy.
He controlled everything subtly. He reached out and grasped her slender waist, gently shifting her body to prevent her from actually falling asleep. She let out a few helpless sobs in her drowsy state, wanting to get off him and get a proper sleep, but he wouldn't let her move. Taking advantage of the shadows flickering at the doorway, he reached out and wrapped his arms around her neck, gently biting her ear.
It was intentional.
Tang Leyan exclaimed "Ah!"
He pulled her head down with force, pressing it perfectly against his neck. His own hair had long since come loose, and due to the hurried movements, a few strands had fallen across his forehead and clung to his alluring face, adding a captivating charm that made people lose their minds.
Those who entered, by the light of the entrance lamp, clearly saw what had just happened. Without exception, they were all stunned.
The beauty on the bed, as if startled from a sweet dream, glanced at them with a hint of resentment. Her face, half-hidden by her black hair, could not conceal her boundless radiance.
That's what it means to be deeply moved. That's what this moment feels like.
Not only the officials who came to inspect, but also Su Keren, the well-informed proprietress of Diancui Pavilion, were like this.
She knew perfectly well the true identities of these two men, and vaguely sensed that this scene might have more to it than met the eye. But at this moment, the usually stern and unsmiling man suddenly lay willingly beneath Tang, his face displaying an expression that seemed to say, "This servant wants everyone else to die." Even knowing he was a true man, Su Keren was still utterly captivated by this sight. "Gentleman's Hall"
A tingling, numb sensation spread from between her bones, and Su Keren inexplicably felt her legs go weak.
Just as she was about to find a place to lean against, she suddenly felt an unusual gaze from the person on the bed.
Su Keren truly lives up to her name.
She held on for a split second.
After catching the message from someone in a split second, Boss Su's professionalism finally kicked in. She took out a small handkerchief, coughed softly, and said, "Gentlemen, have you all seen enough?"
And there was someone nearby who answered blankly, "No..."