The young husband who needed a marriage to dispel misfortune (15)

Xue Ci thought she had misheard.

What licking or anything... How could Xie Qiaosi say something like that?

He frowned, looking suspicious and embarrassed. Then Xie Qiaosi almost repeated himself, "Didn't Qin Zhuo lick that place for you last night?"

Xue Ci felt dizzy.

What?

Blood rushed to his cheeks, and he was filled with shame and indignation, his pale cheeks flushing red. "What... what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Isn't that right?" Xie Qiaosi, seemingly forgetting his shame, kept speaking, only wanting Xue Ci's answer. "I heard you call out."

"It sounds like a cat's meow, it's so lovely."

Xue Ci so angry that her eyes turned black, and she didn't bother to consider whether what he said was true or false, "If you say another word, I will tell Qin Zhuo directly."

Xie Qiaosi fell silent, his eyes lowered, lost in thought.

Xue Ci calmed down.

He won't tell Qin Zhuo these things for now, because if he did, the two of them would inevitably fall out and never reconcile.

He moved the table a little further away, thinking that Xie Qiaosi was just confused for a moment and needed to be guided correctly, "Don't you like women?"

Seeing that Xue Ci was still paying attention to him, Xie Qiaosi immediately perked up. "I've never liked anyone."

Xue Ci in confusion, "Ah!"

Xie Qiaosi raised his finger. "I swear, I've never liked anyone, and I'm completely innocent."

11: [Heh.]

"..." "Don't even mention '11,' Xue Ci herself is tired of hearing that kind of talk," Qin Zhuo said, "You don't like men."

Xie Qiaosi did say that, but he didn't expect to be proven wrong so quickly. "I probably still don't like men, but I get hot when I see you."

Xue Ci lowered her eyes awkwardly. "Th-then..."

He didn't know what to say.

She even thought she had a pretty good temper, but it was because she had encountered too many perverts that she was able to communicate calmly when she heard Xie Qiaosi's strange words.

"In short, I'm already married, so you should stop having such thoughts even if you do."

He sincerely advised Xie Qiaosi, "This is wrong."

Xie Qiaosi didn't care about right or wrong, morality or immorality. After all, Xue Ci had even accepted her husband's brother, so why couldn't he, an outsider, accept it?

She definitely just doesn't like him.

He lowered his head, his face showing disappointment, frustrated by his first failed attempt at attraction. "I know you probably don't like someone like me."

"You like obedient girls like Qin Zhuo?"

Xie Qiaosi, who was usually lazy and unrestrained, looked like he was about to break down. "Actually, I'm quite obedient. I'll listen to whatever you say."

Why can't you accept me?

"You can use my body as you please, I won't ask for any title, and I certainly won't let Qin Zhuo know."

"I'll secretly lick you when Qin Zhuo isn't around."

What's wrong with trying one more man?

"I won't have anyone else in the future, and I'll guarantee it will be clean. What do you think?"

Xie Qiaosi became more and more anxious as he spoke, as if he was trying his best to promote himself, but every word he said was impacting Xue Ci's values.

"You..." Xue Ci frowned and seriously refused Xie Qiaosi's suggestion that she actively seek out men outside. "Otherwise, you should change seats and calm down for a few days."

He dared not tell Qin Zhuo these things, and his gaze swept around the school, finally landing on a scholar who seemed to be only focused on studying the classics.

The scholar was practicing calligraphy when a fragrance wafted over and entered his nostrils.

"Can I change seats?"

He heard a soft, gentle voice, like that of tofu.

I looked up, and her beautiful features were magnified before me.

The scholar remembered that this beautiful woman was Qin Zhuo's wife, but he didn't expect her to speak to him first, so he stammered for a moment.

"Would you like to change seats?"

Xue Ci nodded. "Is that alright?"

"Y-yes! Of course you can." The scholar, as if in a dream, picked up the table and turned around to see Xie Qiaosi looking at him coldly.

Xie Qiaosi was considered a formidable figure in the school; he came from a wealthy family, enjoyed playing pranks on others, and was generally not someone to mess with. He saw Xue Ci say something to Xie Qiaosi, and although Xie Qiaosi's expression was unfriendly, he moved his table and changed seats.

After Qin Zhuo entered the school, he discovered that Xue Ci had changed her deskmate and asked what had happened.

Xue Ci said that Xie Qiaosi's hearing had been poor these past few days, and he couldn't hear what the teacher was saying while sitting in the back.

Xie Qiaosi, who could hear Xue Ci's words perfectly, said, "..."

He wanted to lick her, offering his clean body for free, but Xue Ci looked down on him.

This was a rather serious blow to Xie Qiaosi, who was always proud, and he was listless for several days.

As the autumn wind grows colder, a few autumn rains bring a sudden drop in temperature.

There wasn't enough charcoal in the classroom, and Xue Ci's hands and feet were cold when he read. Fortunately, Qin Zhuo would promptly give him a hot water bottle. However, the hot water bottle was clearly not enough, and Xue Ci's constitution was especially weak in this climate. After coughing for half a day, Qin Zhuo was heartbroken, and most of the classmates also came forward to inquire about his condition.

Xue Ci was sickly, barely breathing, and her skin was pale.

It seems even speaking is difficult for them.

But his sickly face didn't become ugly; instead, it made him even more pitiful.

He received kindness from most of his classmates, including thick blankets, hand warmers, and cough drops... However, these were only temporary solutions, and Xue Ci became even weaker at night due to the low temperature.

Qin Zhuo hurriedly asked her teacher for leave and went to find Qin Wuzhen.

Before leaving, he prepared everything meticulously, providing Xue Ci with a comfortable environment as much as possible.

"My lady, I'll be back soon." Qin Zhuo tidied the stray hairs at Xue Ci's temples. "I've told Xie Qiaosi that he'll take care of you while I'm going to see my elder brother. If you'd like some tea, just have him make it."

I don't know if Xie Qiaosi has changed his style recently or what, but he's not as sharp-tongued anymore.

Qin Zhuo had no idea what this person had said to Xue Ci in private, but he thought the other party was reliable enough. If he had known, he certainly wouldn't have asked him to take care of her.

Xue Ci was dizzy and huddled under the thick blanket. She couldn't hear what Qin Zhuo was saying and mumbled a response.

Qin Zhuo kissed Xue Ci on the forehead and then hurriedly left.

The room quieted down, the charcoal fire was burning brightly, Xue Ci slept for a while and then woke up, feeling a pair of large hands reach under the covers and grab his ankles.

Something hot was then placed on top of me.

The two times he helped Qin Zhuo step on the ground left a deep impression on Xue Ci. He was startled and instantly came to his senses. He subconsciously kicked the other person, but it didn't feel hard. Instead, it felt soft.

Xue Ci opened her eyes and just then saw Xie Qiaosi pull his face back from under the covers.

"You..."

Was he glaring at Xie Qiaosi's face just now?

Xue Ci was embarrassed, after all, the action was quite insulting. Now that Qin Zhuo wasn't around, it would be too easy for Xie Qiaosi to confront her.

He became nervous, and an unnatural blush rose to his cheeks.

"Afraid of me?" Xie Qiaosi noticed Xue Ci's nervousness and pursed his lips. "Don't worry, I'm not that much of a beast. I won't secretly lick you when you're uncomfortable."

Xue Ci had just breathed a sigh of relief when the next sentence popped up—

Even if I were to lick you, I would get your permission first.

Xue Ci still couldn't stand the talk of licking, and wrinkled her nose. "I don't need anyone to lick me."

"Really?" Xie Qiaosi wondered when he had started to enjoy doing this kind of service, but his body still wouldn't obey him as he tucked Xue Ci's blanket in. "But the person who licked you seemed to enjoy it."

"When Qin Zhuo kissed you every day before, he looked so happy."

"I actually felt pretty good when you kicked me in the face."

"..."

Xue Ci didn't understand; Xue Ci was completely at a loss.

Xie Qiaosi showed no remorse, as if these were all perfectly normal things to him.

His large, burning hands pressed tightly against Xue Ci's slightly cool soles. "Why are you looking at me like I'm a pervert?"

Xue Ci: "... Aren't you one?"

"If I were being a pervert, I would have smelled you there or kissed your lips just now." The fabric Xie Qiaosi had stolen had long since lost its scent, and he seemed to have developed an addiction to smelling Xue Ci every day. He moved closer, and the scent on Xue Ci's body was slightly masked by the smell of medicine, but the combination of these scents was not unpleasant.

His peach blossom eyes drooped, and his expression was completely unlike his usual nonchalant demeanor.

I think I like you.

The sudden confession left Xue Ci at a loss, and in the end, all she could manage to utter was an "oh."

"Can't you accept me the way you accepted Qin Zhuo's elder brother, Doctor Qin?"

"I'm younger than him and don't need a formal title. If all else fails, you can inspect the goods first, what do you think? Or you..."

Xue Ci didn't hear what Xie Qiaosi said next; he was still confused by Xie Qiaosi's earlier statement.

"What nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever talk to my older brother...?"

"I saw you nestled in his arms, and he was using his hand—"

Xie Qiaosi's next words were drowned out by the creaking sound of the door being pushed open, and the two of them looked towards the doorway at the same time.

Qin Zhuo and Qin Wuzhen still carried the dampness of the night breeze.

"My wife, my elder brother and I are back!" Qin Zhuo immediately ran to Xue Ci's bedside and asked with concern, "How are you? Are your hands and feet cold?"

Xue Ci only then realized that Xie Qiaosi was still holding her foot, and she felt a guilty feeling, as if her husband had caught her cheating.

He pulled his foot back, Xie Qiaosi's hand was suddenly empty. Disappointed, he took his hand out from under the covers.

Qin Wuzhen glanced at it indifferently.

Qin Zhuo, stunned and oblivious to everything, said, "Big brother's here. If you're feeling unwell, be sure to tell me."

The two brothers were broad-shouldered and large-bodied; once they stood beside the bed, there was absolutely no room for Xie Qiaosi to move.

They really don't need me.

The two of them probably wouldn't be able to stand it.

But spending too much time together can get boring, Xie Qiaosi firmly believes she has a chance.

"Go boil some water." Qin Wuzhen opened the medicine box, took out silver needles that had been soaked in medicine, grabbed Xue Ci's wrist, and looked displeased.

Qin Zhuo nodded immediately.

Seeing Xie Qiaosi still standing at the foot of the bed, his eyes fixed on Xue Ci, he turned cold and told Xie Qiaosi to come with him to the kitchen to boil water.

look.

This is also part of my share.

Xie Qiaosi felt that he was beginning to integrate into this family.

After the silver needles were inserted, Xue Ci's blood and qi flowed much better, and the tightness in her chest disappeared.

Qin Wuzhen pulled him out of the blanket, covered him from the chest down, and gently pressed his acupoints with his fingers.

The warmth of his fingertips made Xue Ci's skin feel hot as well.

"Is that Xie Qiaosi?"

Qin Wuzhen had specifically inquired about it; the sons of wealthy families were known for their extravagant spending and carefree attitudes.

He remained composed, suppressing his concern and jealousy. "Have you been getting along very well with him lately?"

Xue Ci felt comfortable as he massaged her, and let out a soft hum, like a cat purring when its fur is stroked.

"He's a really nice guy. He often treats me and Qin Zhuo to meals, and his grades aren't bad either."

After she finished speaking, Xue Ci felt Qin Wuzhen's fingers tighten, and her tender skin was rubbed red.

He said in a disgruntled and spoiled voice, "Big brother, be gentler."

"Sorry." Qin Wuzhen stopped exerting force. Seeing Xue Ci with her eyes closed, seemingly half asleep, he couldn't help but reach out and touch Xue Ci's long eyelashes.

Xue Ci's eyelashes trembled, sensing something amiss, a strange feeling passing through her mind.

Thinking back to Xie Qiaosi's words, he reconsidered—he and Qin Wuzhen were indeed quite close.

Especially the way Qin Wuzhen touched his eyelashes just now.

However, he believed that the other party did not mean that, and had always treated him like a younger brother.

Xue Ci considered herself to have a good relationship with Qin Wuzhen, so she spoke her mind, "Big brother, Qin Zhuo and I are already married."

Qin Wuzhen's expression was inscrutable. "Hmm."

"So, you can't just touch my eyelashes, okay?" Xue Ci figured he probably hadn't been in a relationship and didn't understand these things, so she patiently explained, "These are things only a husband can do to me."

After a moment, Qin Wuzhen said quietly, "Did that Young Master Xie say something to you just now?"

He stood at the door and heard his name called, but he didn't hear the whole thing.

I wonder what bad things this Mr. Xie would say about him to Xue Ci.

"He might have misunderstood my relationship with my older brother, but he meant no harm." Xue Ci felt that Qin Wuzhen must value his reputation, so she added, "I've already explained it to him; my older brother just treats me like a younger brother."

Younger brother?

Qin Wuzhen stared at his fingers, where the veins were bulging.

His hands were more interested in caressing soft lips, picking up a small plum blossom from the snow, and exploring the depths of the stream.

Slowly ripen the unripe fruit until it releases the aroma of ripe fruit.

Eat it little by little, swallow it down.

"Don't worry, I only see Xue Ci as a younger brother." Qin Wuzhen's lips curled slightly, but his eyes held no trace of a smile. "If others misunderstand, let them misunderstand."

Xue Ci a little sleepy and mumbled an "Mmm".

He was completely unaware of Qin Wuzhen's beast-like gaze as his eyes gradually closed.

"Xiao Ci?"

Qin Wuzhen, and upon hearing Xue Ci's unconscious murmurs, he ran his fingers down her cheek and gently rubbed it.

Something came to life under his fingers, becoming round and bulging.

It looked like it was about to burst with juice, splashing his hands with sweet liquid.

What would happen if Xue Ci woke up right now?

Should I slap him? Or should I stare at him like a panicked rabbit, quietly crying and telling him that what he did was wrong?

Silly rabbit.

If it really were a rabbit, he would make the little rabbit's belly bigger.

He forced her to call him husband.

Qin Wuzhen's mind was filled with dark thoughts.

But when it comes to actually doing something, they dare not do anything.

"Xiao Ci, is that guy surnamed Xie also eyeing you?"

"Did I see him put his hands under your blanket to warm your feet?"

"Didn't Xiao Ci say that only her husband can do these things?"

"Xiao Ci is naughty."

Qin Wuzhen whispered slowly and deliberately in Xue Ci's ear, his movements light and deliberate.

When Xue Ci woke up, she felt a tingling sensation in some parts of her body, but mostly she felt comfortable after the massage.

He felt Qin Wuzhen's hand rubbing his head, and he habitually rubbed against it. "I wish my older brother could come and massage me more often."

"Xiao Ci likes it very much?"

Xue Ci nodded. "Big brother knows acupoints, it feels so good to press them."

Qin Wuzhen's voice carried a hidden, husky chuckle as he curled his fingers and pinched Xue Ci's rosy cheek, "Then I'll massage Xiao Ci's acupoints every day from now on, okay?"

Author's Note:

"Jiu" means "according to acupoints".