Translator – Xiao He Lian
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Chapter 32.1
The surroundings were extremely dark, but the sound of the man’s continuous kisses added a bit of charm.
When Lu Yan did this, his beautiful face was always different. Who would have thought that his hands, which were serious about writing reports, would become soft and tender.
Shen Zhen was made extremely nervous by him, it was clearly not like this before. She remembered before when she said her period was here, he immediately withdrew his hand.
She was afraid that he was going to force himself on her, so she quickly called “My Lord.”
Lu Yan looked down at her, his eyes had an ‘intense concentration’ in them. Of course, the word “intense concentration” was also derived from Shen Yan’s perspective.
Just as she was hesitating how to speak, Lu Yan asked first, “What’s wrong?”
Shen Zhen knew that once he got started, it would be difficult to stop, so she put her head on his chest and said coquettishly: “Not today, I really can’t do it today.” After saying this, she probably still felt that the momentum was not strong enough, and added: “Absolutely not.”
Lu Yan couldn’t help laughing in his heart, but he didn’t show it on his face. He deliberately asked her in a deep voice, “Then tell me, when can we do it?”
Shen Zhen stretched out five fingers towards him, meaning five days.
Lu Yan raised his eyebrows slightly, expressing his dissatisfaction.
Shen Zhen’s heart thumped and she muttered secretly, could it be that he was still counting the days?
She thought for a moment and put down another finger. Now it’s four.
But the man’s expression remained unmoved.
Then, the little finger was also put down. It became three.
The scene of Shen Zhen ceding territory and paying indemnities1(chinese idiom, meaning Allocate part of the land to them and compensate for the cost of using troops.), anyone who looks at it will sigh at her innocence.
It is important to know that most men in the world reach out for a yard after taking an inch2(be insatiable).
Fortunately, Lu Yan didn’t really intend to bully her. When Shen Zhen’s third finger was bending downwards, he curled up his middle finger, flicked her forehead and said, “Go to sleep.”
With her looking like this, it was a good thing that she was not allowed to escape from the city with Shen Hong. Otherwise I’m afraid she would be sold off somewhere and she would help them count the money, and while she is at it, she will help others clear their account too.
Lu Yan turned to lie down and rubbed his brow.
Thinking back to the dream just now…
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Just a year ago, Zhao Chong had a little daughter. He was naturally happy to have a daughter, so he held a hundred-day banquet at home. The dignitaries of Yangzhou City came to congratulate one after another, and Lu Yan was naturally invited.
These days, Lu Yan naturally took Fuman with him for such occasions,
Normally, it wasn’t much of a big deal but tomorrow was New Year’s Eve, and other people’s houses were bustling with activity. When Lu Yan left her at the mansion, she couldn’t help feeling a bit lonely.
Tangyue was afraid that she would feel bored, so after dinner, she specially asked the kitchen to prepare a few more of her favorite sweets, the milk custard was specially ordered by the Heir Apparent.
Halfway through the meal, Lu Yan happened to appear at the door.
Shen Zhen quickly stood up and greeted him.
Lu Yan took two steps forward, patted her shoulder and said to her, “Keep Eating” After that, he sat down next to her.
It was obvious that he had something to say.
Shen Zhen felt uneasy. After eating a few mouthfuls, she stopped eating and said, “My Lord, do you have something to say?”
Lu Yan said “hmm” and then asked, “Are you done eating?”
Shen Zhen nodded quickly. After all, where can eating beat curiosity?
Lu Yan glanced at her with a smile and said, “Then don’t make a fuss about being hungry later.”
After their eyes met, he pulled Shen Zhen up and said, “Let’s go, I’ll take you somewhere.”
Immediately after, she was sent onto the back of a horse by him.
When it comes to piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, Shen Zhen is proficient in everything, but she really doesn’t know how to ride a horse. “My Lord, where are we going, can’t we ride in a carriage?”
Lu Yan got on the horse and took her into his arms.
Then, ignoring Shen Zhen’s nervousness, he picked up the reins with one hand, clamped the horse’s belly and set off.
The speed was so fast that Shen Zhen got scared and she immediately closed her eyes and grabbed his cuffs.
They headed south from Guangji Bridge, passed through streets and alleys and passed through a dense forest. He stopped when they were almost out of the city.
Lu Yan pulled the reins, turned over and dismounted and reached out to help Shen Zhen, “Come down.”
After a bumpy ride, when she suddenly stepped back to the ground, her legs couldn’t help but tremble.
After standing firm, he looked up and saw an illustrious plaque – Chu Mansion.
Shen Zhen looked back at him, “My Lord, where are we?”
Lu Yan looked at her with a smile, curled his lips and said, “Knock on the door.”
After hearing this, she raised her head and looked at the plaque again. Her heart started to beat wildly and she could already guess the answer.
Shen Zhen ran over, picked up her skirt and went up the steps. She put her hand on the door knocker and knocked three times.
Soon, she heard a familiar step, the door slowly opened and Qingxi leaned out. When Qingxi saw the visitor, she threw the lantern in her hand to the ground with a “pop” and shouted hoarsely, “Young Lady?”
Shen Zhen stood there with her eyes slightly red. After a while, she clenched her fists and hugged Qing Xi.
As soon as the golden beans like tears fell, sure enough, the face of the man behind her darkened.
He rubbed his chest, frowned slightly and sighed.
But in the end, he did not speak out to stop her.
Shen Zhen followed Qingxi to the main hall of Ruicao Hall. Soon, she saw An momo walking out leading Shen Hong.
Before An momo could react, Shen Hong jumped on the spot and screamed: “Third Sister!”
