Bathing Together, a Way to Cultivate Feelings

Wenren Lingmeng's restless heart gradually calmed down. It was actually good to be quiet like this, so Wenren Lingmeng didn't have to face it herself.

If Wenren Lingmeng were awake, she would probably be curled up at the foot of the bed in this situation.

Just then, Xiao E's voice suddenly came to her ears again.

"Ah, son-in-law, wait a moment."

She was stopped? Wenren Lingmeng breathed a sigh of relief, feeling both lucky and a little disappointed.

But it was good, at least she didn't have to face such an awkward situation. Although Wenren Lingmeng didn't have to face it, her heart would always be uneasy, and she probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

It was good that Xiao E was sensible; she didn't treat her poorly for nothing.

"What's wrong?" Mu Zibai asked.

Xiao E thought for a moment before speaking, "Son-in-law and Miss haven't bathed in days. I want to help Miss wash up first. Why don't you join us, son-in-law?"

Wenren Lingmeng: "!!!"

'Xiao E! You deserve to die!'

"Together?" Mu Zibai stared at Xiao E with a strange expression. Was it the "together" he was thinking of?

Besides, wasn't this moving a bit too fast? One second they could only hold hands, at most give massages, and now they could bathe and sleep together?

Even Mu Zibai was a bit taken aback.

Xiao E smiled and said, "Son-in-law and Miss are husband and wife, so of course you should be together. I'm a year older than Miss. Miss loved sleeping next to Madam when she was little. I often saw Madam and Master bathing together, and I was always the one helping Miss. Master said that bathing together is a way to cultivate affection, so son-in-law and Miss should also cultivate your affection more."

Mu Zibai: "."

As if he had discovered a shocking secret, he pinched his chin, lost in thought.

'Xiao E!'

Wenren Lingmeng was so angry she almost jumped out of bed. This Xiao E was becoming more and more lawless. She was already getting more arrogant every day, and now that I can't move, she's even more arrogant!

How could you make decisions for your young lady like this!

You're actually letting your young lady bathe with the son-in-law!

Wenren Lingmeng was both ashamed and annoyed. Bathing together, wouldn't that mean Mu Zibai would see everything? But she couldn't see anything, which was a loss!

'Huh? No, why am I having such thoughts? I'm not normal!'

She just wanted to cover her face and find a hole to crawl into. To be seen by Mu Zibai? Her heart was filled with a million shames, but she wasn't unwilling.

After all, Mu Zibai would see everything sooner or later.

Strange thoughts arose in her mind, even more chaotic than before. Bathing together, sleeping together, wouldn't that mean Mu Zibai would have her completely under his control?

'What am I even thinking? If my husband knew, would he think I'm not a normal woman?'

Wenren Lingmeng wanted to discard these thoughts, but they clung to her like maggots, pulling her deeper the more she tried to escape.

However, at this moment, she felt her clothes being stripped off one by one, as if her modesty was being peeled away bit by bit.

Wenren Lingmeng's heart leaped into her throat, feeling like she was suffocating.

It was all Xiao E's fault, that wretched girl. The first thing she would do when she woke up was strangle her!

Her toes felt a warmth, and then they were placed in warm water. She soaked quietly for a while, and it felt like someone else had gotten in beside her.

Wenren Lingmeng was extremely nervous. She silently dug a hole in her heart and jumped into it, burying herself.

"Son-in-law, isn't my young lady beautiful?" Xiao E asked, leaning by the wooden tub with a smile.

Mu Zibai asked, "I say, aren't you afraid your young lady will deal with you when she wakes up?"

Xiao E laughed fearlessly, "Not at all. My young lady and I have a great relationship; she won't bully me. Besides, my young lady doesn't know!"

Wenren Lingmeng: 'No! I know, and who says a good relationship means you can do this! Who else would I deal with if not you?'

Mu Zibai chuckled and shook his head. At first, Xiao E's impression on Mu Zibai was similar to what he imagined an ancient maidservant to be, all the same.

However, recently, Xiao E's changes have been quite significant, making Mu Zibai a bit uncertain. She had become more... mischievous, more lively, no longer a stiff maidservant.

When did it start specifically?

Come to think of it, it seemed to be after he started telling the story of Dream of the Red Chamber. Perhaps it was influenced by Dream of the Red Chamber. The characters in it were indeed not bound by strict etiquette, which was out of sync with the current constraints on women.

But the stories within it were deeply moving, subtly influencing Xiao E.

Xiao E was not deeply influenced by the rituals and was not so rigid, nor did she strictly adhere to traditional norms. She was also a martial artist with a free and easy nature.

The current Xiao E had a more distinct personality, which Mu Zibai quite liked. The person standing before him was a lively 'person' now.

"How do you know your young lady can't hear? What if Lingmeng finds out?"

Xiao E smiled and said, "Son-in-law, I'm helping you. How can you say that?"

"Help me?"

"Yes, son-in-law and Miss are more like husband and wife now, just like Master and Madam. If Miss and son-in-law have an unbreakable bond in the future, you'll have to thank me." Xiao E said with a smile, as if she were the matchmaker for Mu Zibai and Wenren Lingmeng.

"Alright, alright, I'll definitely thank you."

Mu Zibai chuckled and shook his head. Seeing that Xiao E was still waiting nearby, he asked, "Are you..."

"Of course, it's to help son-in-law and young lady bathe. I'm the young lady's personal maidservant, and I'll be taking care of both of you from now on," Xiao E said with a smile.

"Cough, cough."

Mu Zibai coughed awkwardly. It felt strange to be watched like this by someone standing nearby.

He felt a bit uncomfortable.

Xiao E handed a handkerchief to Mu Zibai. "Here you go, son-in-law," she said.

Mu Zibai took the handkerchief and began to wash Wenren Lingmeng.

At this moment, Wenren Lingmeng was extremely nervous. Feeling Mu Zibai washing her, shyness, fear, and a mix of other emotions spread through her heart.

In a short time, it felt like he had touched every part of her. Before, she had always left these things to Xiao E.

Wait, here? No! Wuwuwu~

This was Mu Zibai's first time bathing someone else. He was clumsy, but he adapted quickly. After all, he had been serving her for so long, he was already used to it.

Wenren Lingmeng had a delicate figure. She had only recently blossomed, her skin was fair and tender, and her body was soft.

Indeed, women were made of water.

"Son-in-law, you still haven't answered my question. Is the young lady truly beautiful?" Xiao E asked with a smile.

"Beautiful. She's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen," Mu Zibai replied.

Truly, when it came down to it, Wenren Lingmeng was undoubtedly the most beautiful woman Mu Zibai had ever seen.

Hearing this answer, Xiao E nodded with satisfaction.

The most beautiful woman? Wenren Lingmeng felt a secret joy within her heart.

"Son-in-law, do you think the young lady will forget you when she wakes up?"