The Young Husband Who Needed a Wedding to Ward Off Misfortune (16)

Xue Ci was a little confused when she heard this, thinking that Qin Wuzhen was saying something vulgar.

But my brother is such an upright person, he probably wouldn't do that.

It simply means... pressing acupoints.

Xue Ci felt he had become mischievous; his first reaction to such words was actually to think of something inappropriate. His cheeks flushed, and trying to hide his unease, he deliberately added, "It would be great if Big Brother could often help me press my acupoints."

After saying that, Qin Wuzhen didn't speak, but the Fragment in his head laughed.

The laughter was strange in a way; it was a bit cold, yet carried a hint of teasing.

Xue Ci felt as if she had been figured out, her ears burning, but she pretended not to hear.

The Fragment wouldn't let go of such an opportunity to deliberately bully someone.

[My baby is so silly.]

[He was pressed down there and still agreed to something else.]

Xue Ci had already misunderstood, and after being exposed, she was so embarrassed and angry that she denied it: [Where were you pressed? What are you talking about? I have no idea.]

The Fragment deliberately said, "[It's a crevice that oozes sweet juice.]"

Xue Ci was shocked by Fragment's statement.

At least in his view, this reassembled Virus Fragment was much more serious and composed than the separated fragments, speaking with restraint and subtlety, and not making strange remarks.

Now they're even saying things like "seam"...

Xue Ci was almost fainting from the heat on her face: [What... I don't have that kind of thing!]

He was too embarrassed to say those two words.

But the Fragment replied in a very serious tone, "[If there were no seam, how could so much sweet juice have been licked out? And how could it have eaten such a big thing, filling its belly to the brim?]"

Xue Ci her blood rush to her head, her mouth opened and closed repeatedly, but whether she was angry or frightened, she couldn't utter a rebuttal.

If he weren't entirely sure he was a boy, he would have been pressured into getting a medical checkup.

Seeing Xue Ci welling up with tears from being teased, her lips bitten until they were red, Fragment said with heartache, "[Baby, I was just kidding, baby doesn't have that kind of thing.]"

[I'm just annoyed by this man because I saw my baby being harassed.]

[Baby, pay attention to me.]

For the first time, Xue Ci desperately wanted the Virus Fragment to have a physical form: [Luckily, you're virtual data. If you appeared in front of me, I'd definitely beat you up.]

The kind of fight he imagined was a brutal, visceral action scene with a touch of childish eccentricity.

But Fragment could think about was getting slapped.

Its voice was hoarse: [Baby, don't worry, I'll have enough energy soon, and I'll have a physical form soon.]

I will become the person you like.

Xue Ci wanted to retort by asking, "How do you know what I like?" but hearing its excited tone, she didn't want to spoil the fun.

[Then please be careful.]

[11 says the Quick Transmigration Bureau is after you lately.]

The Fragment was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "[Where would you like to go in the next world, baby? Or what kind of person would you like to become?]"

Where to go...? The small world she was going to wasn't her own choice, but Xue Ci still thought about it seriously: [I want to play games.]

He added a crucial sentence, "[I don't want a husband.]"

The Fragment, however, misinterpreted his meaning.

[Does the baby wish her husband were dead?]

[Understood.]

Xue Ci:?

The door was suddenly opened, and he saw Qin Zhuo and Xie Qiaosi carrying in hot water. Both of them looked at him, and he couldn't continue chatting with Fragment and daydreaming.

At this moment, Xue Ci was resting her head on Qin Wuzhen's lap, her black hair tangled around him, and only her steaming face could be seen.

No matter how you look at it, it's... sexy.

As the silver needles were removed, Xue Ci was about to lift her face when Qin Wuzhen pressed down on her shoulder. "I can do it."

What handsome young man would be so intimate with his husband's elder brother?

Xie Qiaosi found it irritating and glanced at Qin Zhuo.

Whether the other person was foolish or had already gotten used to living with the three of them, they actually asked Qin Wuzhen to properly examine Xue Ci.

What should be checked?

Should I get pregnant?

Xie Qiaosi's eyelids twitched. On one hand, he felt that Qin Zhuo was a spineless husband, and on the other hand, he was glad that if Qin Zhuo hadn't been so stupid, he might not have given Xue Ci the chance to use her body.

Anyone would get tired of him, but he's young and energetic, and his body is clean. I believe Xue Ci will consider it.

Xie Qiaosi's mind was filled with all sorts of chaotic thoughts. He then saw Qin Wuzhen wrap several handkerchiefs that smelled of medicine in waterproof paper, scald them in hot water, and then place them on Xue Ci's forehead where she had been pricked with acupuncture.

Qin Wuzhen said calmly, "You should also put it on your chest."

Xue Ci "Oh" and immediately started to unbutton her clothes, but Qin Wuzhen held her hand down and glanced at Xie Qiaosi.

Xie Qiaosi understood.

--This is to drive him, an outsider, away.

When did he become an outsider? He even helped boil water!

He even ate with Xue Ci, and Xue Ci taught him "Xue Script"?

How can they be considered outsiders?

Xie Qiaosi convinced himself and straightened his back.

As a result, Qin Zhuo snatched the wooden basin and kicked him out.

Xie Qiaosi was already furious, but as Qin Zhuo closed the door, he heard Xue Ci's voice. "Don't be so fierce..."

He felt he could do it again.

He'll rise to power sooner or later.

fine.

Upon hearing this, Qin Zhuo, who was inside the house, looked aggrieved. "Wife, he's always staring at you with ill intentions, and lately he's been clinging to you all the time, I..."

As he spoke, he realized he sounded like he was being jealous, so he changed the subject. "My wife, how are you feeling these days?"

Xue Ci also felt a little guilty.

He knew Xie Qiaosi's feelings for him, and Qin Zhuo's sixth sense was correct, but for the sake of a harmonious future between the two, he could only pretend to be oblivious.

"I feel much better after my older brother massaged me."

Compared to her pale skin just now, Xue Ci's complexion looked much better.

Qin Zhuo took off his shoes, sat on the edge of the bed, and held Xue Ci's hand in his palm.

The room was well-lit with charcoal, and Xue Ci was sandwiched between the two tall brothers.

He felt like he couldn't breathe.

His shirt was gradually opened, exposing his skin to the air, and the temperature made him break out in small goosebumps.

Qin Zhuo stared intently at him.

"My lady, the red tip is standing up..."

Qin Wuzhen was still there, and Xue Ci felt very embarrassed, so she secretly glanced at Qin Wuzhen.

Fortunately, the other person was a doctor and didn't care about these things at all.

A medicine patch was attached to my chest.

Xue Ci was covered in a thin layer of sweat from the heat, and it felt as if someone had stolen the oxygen from her. She couldn't breathe through her nose and could only open her lips.

His lips were a deeper, redder color closer to the inside of his mouth, almost matching the color of his oral cavity.

The outer part of the lip is a light pink.

So close...

Qin Zhuo and Qin Wuzhen probably noticed that he had taken off his shirt and were worried that he would get cold, so they stood very close to each other.

They were so close that their breaths were hitting his skin.

Xue Ci's chest was pink and full, and it would occasionally tremble with the men's hot breath.

It's like being held and rocked so hard you can't stand it, your body trembles violently—no wonder they're distracted, it's just that the little beauty's appearance is so incredibly alluring.

It was so astringent that I wanted them to make me cry.

Xue Ci had no idea that the two men surrounding him, whom he considered a good person, including the one sitting outside waiting, were all thinking all sorts of random things.

After the medicine pack was applied, Xue Ci wiped away the fine sweat with hot water and lay down feeling refreshed.

I slept until noon the next day.

Xue Ci was feeling a bit better, so Qin Zhuo put a thick cloak with a fur collar on him and they went to school.

Just looking at it makes you feel warm and cozy, like a kitten full of energy.

My deskmate was switched back by Xie Qiaosi.

Xue Ci sat down, opened the book, and before he could even pick up the brush, Xie Qiaosi squeezed next to him.

Xue Ci was knocked to the side and swayed slightly, but Xie Qiaosi quickly helped her back to her right side.

He said with displeasure, "Why are you sitting so close?"

Xie Qiaosi said frankly, "You smell nice."

"..."

Xue Ci glanced guiltily at Qin Zhuo, but fortunately Qin Zhuo only thought Xie Qiaosi was picking a fight.

What happened?

11 popped up: [He's openly and blatantly trying to steal her away.]

That's something Xie Qiaosi could do.

However, if Qin Zhuo finds out, the two will definitely not be able to remain close friends like they were in the original story.

Xue Ci scrunched up his little face. It wasn't until the three of them went to lunch together after school that noon, while Qin Zhuo went to buy food, that he seriously asked Xie Qiaosi, who had bought him sweet cakes, "What are you making?"

Xie Qiaosi: "I'm pursuing you."

Xue Ci felt embarrassed to refuse his blunt words, and he emphasized again, "I have a husband."

"My relationship with my older brother isn't like that; you've misunderstood."

"And all I need is one husband, I don't need anyone else... to lick my boots."

When she spoke the last few words, Xue Ci's voice became indistinct.

Whether to lick it or not... that's so strange.

But Xie Qiaosi didn't care about any of that. She even said things like, "What's wrong with having another husband?" "How could you not get tired of him at your age?" "I'm very healthy and clean, you can try me." "I don't want any title."

Xue Ci and rolled her eyes.

"Then you have to do it secretly, so Qin Zhuo doesn't find out."

He coughed, suppressing his embarrassment, and said, "I won't like naughty children."

"If you're good..."

Xue Ci didn't say what came next; if she had, it would have been out of character (OOC).

After all, he was an honest man who still secretly loved his older brother.

Even if he didn't say it, Xie Qiaosi would understand perfectly.

His voice was excited and thrilled. "Are you serious?"

Xue Ci lowered her face and remained silent.

His ambiguous attitude was interpreted by Xie Qiaosi as tacit agreement.

Sure enough, in the following days, Xie Qiaosi stopped being presumptuous in front of Qin Zhuo. However, as soon as Qin Zhuo left, he would come over and ask him what he wanted, and even take out all the silver notes he had on him to give to him.

Xue Ci was forced to give money, and the other party seemed quite happy about it.

He lowered his face, his thick eyelashes blinking repeatedly.

It seems like he's reflecting on something.

The final conclusion is--

I think I've become a bad person.

11 popped up: [How is that possible! The host is the best host!!!]

I think I'm deliberately trying to hook someone.

Xue Ci lay face down on the table, her cheeks flushed red from the pressure.

He had been confessed to by several people before, some even writing him long love letters. He read them carefully, but rejected them decisively.

He's gone bad now.

They all know how to hook men.

11: [You've grown up.]

Xue Ci was puzzled: [What do you mean?]

You know that refusing is useless.

[It's all their fault; they're the ones who keep bothering you.]

[You only did this because you were forced to for the sake of the plot.]

[And even if you don't do anything, just breathing, they'll think you're incredibly capable.]

"..."

Xue Ci, half-believing, half-doubting. "Really?"

11: [Otherwise, why don't you try it on that pervert?]

Besides that Fragment, who else is the pervert that 11 is talking about?

Xue Ci felt it wasn't a good idea to try it so casually, but at the same time she was curious whether what 11 said was true.

Virus Fragment don't get angry.

No matter what he does, Fragment will unconditionally spoil him.

Xue Ci wasn't narcissistic; it was just that Fragment had always treated him this way. He felt he was already quite familiar with Fragment's relationship, and after thinking about his words, he tentatively called out to him.

[Are you there?]

A very ordinary opening.

But Xue Ci sent it voluntarily.

Those two words then become different.

[I'm here, baby, what's wrong?]

Why are you contacting me all of a sudden?

[Baby.]

[Baby?]

Is your baby lacking something? Money or points?

Still looking for a boyfriend?

[Feel free to ask me anything.]

Xue Ci remained silent, while Fragment's messages kept springing up like mushrooms after rain. He had already started saying that he would soon have a physical form, that everything would be according to his aesthetic, that his private parts would be very large and curved, and that he would be very good at serving him.

?

Seeing that the style of the post was getting increasingly out of control, Xue Ci banned it from speaking.

This experiment allowed Xue Ci to successfully reflect on her actions.

It's not that he's bad.

He was only doing it for the sake of the plot.

He's still an honest man.

*

Xie Qiaosi may seem unruly, but he is extremely obedient to Xue Ci. He never goes against her wishes and always does whatever she asks. He also loves to buy things for Xue Ci and spend money on her.

It's also related to his upbringing—where money is, there is love.

Of course, spending money is just the most basic thing when pursuing someone.

Seeing the progress bar keep moving forward, reaching 70%, Xue Ci Xie Qiaosi a friendly look.

Xie Qiaosi felt she was about to succeed in taking over, and she was all smiles every day. Qin Zhuo found it strange, but seeing that Xue Ci was in good health recently, she was naturally in a good mood as well.

The atmosphere among the three of them was surprisingly harmonious for a moment.

The plot quickly reached a crucial turning point that Xue Ci was very reluctant to face.

According to the original plot, he was physically weak, and this winter was particularly cold. He was constantly sick and could only take medicine to keep going. His body was almost half dead from the illness.

All of these plot points serve as foreshadowing for the following spring, when he divorces the protagonist, is captured by bandits, and dies of illness in the woodshed.

11. To protect Xue Ci from the torment of illness, she used a protective talisman beforehand, which defended her against 90% of the damage.

Ke Xue Ci was delicate, so she didn't find the remaining 10% too difficult to endure.

He was already sensitive to the cold, and after the cold wind picked up, he developed a high fever and fell into a coma.

Qin Zhuo and Xie Qiaosi were both terrified, and Da Fengye called Qin Wuzhen over.

The three of them stayed by Xue Ci's bedside that night, and her fever finally subsided.

But his body is too weak; he probably won't be able to continue his studies.

Xue Ci temporarily returned to the Song Family. It was cold on the road, Qin Wuzhen called for a group of carriages with heaters inside. Qin Zhuo held Xue Ci in his arms, but she still looked sickly.

After taking her home, Madam Liu was so frightened by Xue Ci's weak appearance that she burst into tears.

Qin Zhuo comforted Madam Liu, but he himself was so anxious that he developed several blisters on his lips.

After several days and nights of working up a sleepless night, Qin Wuzhen, with bloodshot eyes, finally brought the good news to the Song Family.

When Madam Liu saw him from afar, she ordered her servant to hold an umbrella to shield him from the snow.

Qin Wuzhen was dressed thinly, his face slightly pale. Upon seeing Madam Liu and Qin Zhuo, his first words were. "I can cure it."

Madam Liu was so moved that she wiped away her tears. Qin Zhuo immediately said, "Then, elder brother, please help Xue Ci get treatment."

Qin Wuzhen didn't even brush off the snowflakes falling on his hair. "We're still missing a snow lotus as a medicinal ingredient."

The Song Family had all heard of the Snow Lotus, a treasure for prolonging life, but they had never seen it. They had heard that this precious flower grew on cliffs in the Western Regions and only bloomed in early spring when the snow melted.

Moreover, it is as fleeting as a night-blooming cereus, almost no one has ever seen it, and the snow lotus sold on the market is all fake.

"I'll have to find it myself. I asked my master a few days ago and he roughly knows the location. I'll set off after giving Xue Ci acupuncture today. Please take good care of Xue Ci."

Even knowing the exact location, they still had to climb the towering mountains. Seeing that Qin Zhuo also wanted to go, Madam Liu was worried, but she also knew that this was the only way to save Xue Ci.

Qin Wuzhen took the medicine box and went into Xue Ci's room.

A strong medicinal smell wafted over, completely overpowering Xue Ci's natural scent.

The young man lay on the bed, sickly and listless, his eyes tightly closed, showing no signs of life.

Qin Wuzhen held Xue Ci's hand tenderly.

If he could, he would really like to suffer this pain in Xue Ci.

Xue Ci felt someone pick him up.

He'd been feeling groggy lately. After the acupuncture needles were removed, he glanced out the window at the bright sunshine and asked, "Is the weather nice today?"

Qin Zhuo squatted by the bed and rubbed his face against Xue Ci's hand. "It snowed today, my wife."

Xue Ci's eyes lit up for once. "Is it snowing? I love playing in the snow!"

"Then I'll bring it--"

Before Qin Zhuo could finish speaking, Qin Wuzhen coldly interrupted him, "You must not go out, and you must not touch anything cold."

Xue Ci knew Qin Wuzhen was strict, so she looked at Qin Zhuo pitifully.

Qin Zhuo hesitated, then said, "My wife... wait until you're better..."

Xue Ci was so angry that he didn't want to talk to anyone. He had been brooding for many days, feeling gloomy, so he wrapped himself in the quilt and rolled into bed.

"My wife..."

He heard Qin Zhuo call him and huffed, "Oh."

Their hands were grasped, and the two of them didn't know how long they stayed by his bedside, so long that Xue Ci got sleepy and closed her eyes.

*

When he woke up, only Madam Liu was left by the bedside.

Xue Ci shrank deeper into the quilt. After a while, he learned from Madam Liu that the two of them had gone a thousand miles away to find snow lotus for him.

Xue Ci hurriedly asked 11 to buy amulets for the two of them before she could breathe a sigh of relief.

Seeing his bad expression, Madam Liu had the servant open a small crack in the window. "Look, Qin Zhuo said you wanted to play in the snow before he left, and he even built a Snowman in front of your house."

Xue Ci paused, then peered through the crack in the window.

Sure enough, there was a tall, silly-looking Snowman standing in the yard.

It's a bit ugly.

Ke Xue Ci managed a slight smile after being coaxed.

Seeing that he was happy, Madam Liu said, "I'll go get you some pastries. Doctor Qin said you can have a little bit."

Xue Ci, recalling Qin Wuzhen's earlier serious demeanor, weakly uttered an "Oh." After Madam Liu left and the windows were closed, he couldn't see the Snowman, but he found a small, sculpted Little Snowman on the table.

The charcoal fire inside was strong, and the Little Snowman was almost melted.

There was a piece of paper left next to it.

It was Qin Wuzhen's handwriting—a few short lines, written in a refined and literary style, even more obscure than classical Chinese.

Xue Ci read it several times and roughly understood that the other person was telling her not to worry.

Seeing that the Little Snowman was getting softer and softer, he hurriedly put Snowman outside the window.

He then rested his chin on his hand and gazed into the distance.

Come back safely.

One day, two days... the snow in the yard gradually melted, leaving only the Snowman.

Xue Ci still sickly, but she could take a walk in the yard when the weather was sunny.

Some of his classmates would come to visit him, bringing him delicious food and fun toys from the street. Xie Qiaosi brought the most and came the most.

So much so that Madam Liu had already taken an impression of Xie Qiaosi and even praised the young master for his good character.

Xue Ci wasn't Xie Qiaosi for coming to find him; he was just too bored and lived in constant fear while waiting for the two of them to return.

He just needs to sleep for a long time every day.

This time it will take a little longer.

In his sleep, he felt someone surrounding his bed, feeding him a bowl of very bitter medicine.

But soon, a piece of candy was stuffed in.

The familiar aroma of wheat.

I slept for a while longer.

Xue Ci opened his eyes and found a group of people gathered around the bed, all staring at him.

My body felt light, a feeling I hadn't experienced in a long time.

Qin Wuzhen came over and took his pulse. "He'll be fine after a few more days of rest."

Am I getting better?

Xue Ci was surprised—but that's not how the script was written.

He wanted to ask 11, but 11 was sobbing. "[Waaah, it's finally okay!]"

It knew that the host cared a lot about points and the plot, but seeing how much the host was suffering, it still decided to secretly help the Qin Family find the snow lotus.

Their wings are almost broken from flapping!

"My wife, you... you're all better now!"

Qin Zhuo was excited and wanted to say something more, but then his vision went black and he collapsed in front of Xue Ci.

Xue Ci's chest tightened with fright, and she quickly grabbed Qin Wuzhen: "What happened to him? Is he injured?"

Jing Yun then recounted how Qin Zhuo had harvested the snow lotus.

The two have been staying on the cliff face for the past few days, braving the bitter cold and blizzards. They have been in danger several times.

Finally, by the grace of heaven, they encountered the snow lotus. However, the snow lotus grew on a very steep slope, and the group proceeded cautiously, except for Qin Zhuo, who was reckless and grabbed the root directly.

It was so cold there that the skin stuck to the ground immediately. Qin Zhuo was afraid of damaging the snow lotus, so he lay in the snow until noon when it warmed up a bit before pulling it up by the roots. He even tore off a layer of skin and flesh, but he was glad that the blood didn't get on the snow lotus.

I came back with a high fever the whole way, and I had just gone out to buy maltose.

Now that Xue Ci woken up, the pressure she was holding has eased, and she's actually gotten sick.

Xue Ci listened with a pounding heart and carefully turned over Qin Zhuo's palm.

The wound had already been bandaged up, but just hearing this... he was so frightened that he asked everyone to carry Qin Zhuo inside to rest.

Fortunately, Qin Zhuo was young and strong, and his fever subsided in less than half a day.

Xue Ci, who was gathered around his bed, looked more like a patient.

Seeing that Xue Ci's energy had recovered somewhat, Qin Zhuo happily rubbed his face against him, still holding his hand tightly.

Xue Ci gasped, "Don't move your hands!"

Qin Zhuo obediently listened, and after waking up, he kept grinning foolishly. "My wife's illness seems to be really cured; she even has the energy to scold me now!"

Xue Ci, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Her lips twitched.

Xue Ci frail since childhood, and her illness cannot be cured. The period after her qi and blood are unblocked is the most crucial.

The Song Family prepared a guest room for Qin Wuzhen to stay in.

Xue Ci's illness has improved considerably; fortunately, the progress bar has only slowed down by 5%.

He stopped paying attention to the progress bar and spent his days not only recuperating but also proactively changing Qin Zhuo's dressings.

She hadn't thought anything of it until she saw the bloody, mangled wound with her own eyes, and Xue Ci's face turned deathly pale.

Seeing his frightened expression, Qin Zhuo hid his hand and said, "Wife, I can change the dressing myself."

Xue Ci's attitude was firm. "Give me your hand."

Qin Zhuo obediently extended his hand.

He felt conflicted.

He clearly didn't want Xue Ci to worry about him, but seeing the worried look on Xue Ci's face made him feel incredibly happy.

Especially--

A "snap" sound.

The tears that had been welling up in her eyes fell into his palm.

Qin Zhuo was stunned.

Xue Ci this tear for him.

Qin Zhuo's heart pounded, and he frantically used his uninjured hand to wipe away Xue Ci's tears. "Wife... don't cry..."

Xue Ci's nose was red. "It hurts so much."

He fought back the tears welling up in his eyes and nose. "Why are you so good to me?"

Qin Zhuo's tone was firm. "You are my wife. I love you so much. I would go through fire and water for you if you said the word."

"Besides, I have thick skin, so my hand will heal quickly."

The more he said that, the more guilty Xue Ci.

My eyes were swollen from crying after they changed my medication.

Qin Zhuo stared at him. "My wife, you cried for me. I... I'm so happy."

Xue Ci looked at him with displeasure.

Qin Zhuo whimpered twice like a big dog; he wasn't stupid anymore at this moment.

"My wife... you look so beautiful when you cry."

"It's so swollen there."

Xue Ci's tears stopped instantly.

"No, that won't work."

He turned his face away, but Qin Zhuo kissed his cheek heavily.

outside the house.

Qin Wuzhen, who had just returned from the pharmacy, stood outside the door, his back slightly hunched.

The sounds from inside reached his ears in a muffled manner.

Qin Zhuo kept asking Xue Ci for something, and Xue Ci, seemingly annoyed by his persistent requests, finally agreed.

moment.

He heard Xue Ci's short sobs.

Soft and humming.

There were also heavy sucking sounds.

It looks like they're eating something.

Qin Wuzhen stood there expressionless for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

He had no idea what Xue Ci had agreed to.

But soon, he realized where Xue Ci had been swollen from being eaten.

He would examine it carefully, inch by inch.

No crevice was overlooked.

Author's Note:

Hehehe, sigh, just boil it in water and it'll be fine. [Pity][Pity][Pity]

Waaaaah, my baby is about to wet the bed! So pitiful! [poor face]